Nate and Roxy stood in a corner, observing the kids playing or eating at the party.
They didn't talk much, but it was normal. Roxy wasn't as close to the Alpha as to start a conversation out of the blue - unless it was of use. Bass was Nate's friend. And Bass was racing after their daughter.
She watched how he forgot to say hi to his friend and Alpha to run after a small, blonde pup wearing a princess dress. Stella was eighteen months old, and she didn't talk yet. But she knew well how to run and jump.
She wanted to run to him and exchange places, but Stella was too fast to run after her in high heels. In the end, Roxy chose to stay next to the Alpha in an embarrassed silence.
Moreover, Jaden was still there, clenching Nate's trousers and looking around. His friends had waved at him, but then - seeing Nate - they hadn't dared reach closer.