Alek sighed and rested his free hand in the center of her back for comforting reasons. He noticed Cavan residing a few feet away, which was slightly unsettling, but he could see why the older wolf was further back. A smirk formed at his Alpha's words, thinking that they weren't technically mates.. "I'm glad you all are here."<br/><br/>Nene sighed, parting her mouth slightly against his tongue. She smirked back at him and her arms wrapped around his waist.