Claimed by the Straight Alpha
Joanadored by my ruthless alpha
William stepped forward slightly, voice warm.
“You’re welcome here, Mrs. Ray. Always.”
My mother looked at him—really looked at him. And for the first time, her expression softened into something like genuine warmth.
“Call me Clara,” she said.
William blinked—just once.
Then he smiled.
A real smile.
“Clara,” he repeated gently.
And something inside me unwound completely.
William cooked again—because he insisted it was a gesture of respect, and because my mother seemed both startled and impressed watching an Alpha move through a kitchen like he owned it.