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Sivney relaxed again. “Not here. One of Lidon’s mates is a biological alpha who identifies as a beta. No one has an issue with that, and everyone treats Enar like a beta.”
If Delton hadn’t already been convinced this was his home, that would’ve sealed the deal. How could he say no to a group of people who were so open and understanding, different, and willing to go against the grain of what was considered normal? Triads, alternative status identities, putting omegas in charge… He’d never heard of it.
“It sounds like an amazing system you have here. I’m looking forward to joining.”
Sivney slapped him on the shoulder. “We’re excited to have you.”
Adar’s com crackled. “I gotta get back to work.” He dipped his head in Delton’s direction. “Welcome to the pack.”
Delton stared after the alpha as he walked away, the black cargo pants he wore stretched tightly around his ass.
“He’s easy on the eyes, isn’t he?”
Delton spun around, his cheeks heating when Sivney grinned at him. Busted. “He is.”
He saw no reason to deny it, not under the circumstances.
“You interested in a relationship?”
He shrugged. “I’ve been a little preoccupied, what with the civil war and all, but now that things have settled down, I wouldn’t mind finding someone to spend my life with.”
“How old are you again?”
“Thirty-two.”
“Adar is thirty-four, I think.”
The omega wasn’t subtle, was he? “Good to know.”
“As far as I know, he’s not interested in anyone in the pack yet.”
Delton sighed. “Also good to know.”
“Okay, I’ll stop now.”
Thank you, baby Jesus.
“Do you have any more questions for me?” Sivney asked.
“How are things organized financially? I assume there’s a payment of some kind, like room and board?”
“Nope, not when you work here. We all contribute what we can, and we make it work. A few people have outside sources of income, but for the most part, we’re self-sufficient.”
For real? “That sounds a little like a commune or even a cult, if you don’t mind me saying so.”
“I don’t mind at all. A commune isn’t even that far off, I think. Not a cult, though. We value critical thinking here, just like we encourage people to speak up, regardless of their status.”
“Adar deferred to you.”
“As he should. My words carry the weight of Rhene Hightower, our pack alpha, so we expect people to treat me as an extension of him.”
“Yet you want people to speak up. That seems contradictory.”
“Power isn’t absolute here.” Sivney pursed his lips for a moment. “Have you met Lidon?”
“I have, actually. I saw his address in the city after he defeated General Armitage.”
Lidon Hayes had been the one to conquer the rogue general who’d attempted a coup after the prime minister died, wanting all power for himself. Lidon and his men had stopped him, though the exact details had never been released. But the wildest stories had made the rounds, most of them involving Lidon shifting into a massive wolf.
