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Keaton to tell him this wasn’t a date and he wasn’t a girl. But Keaton only shook his head and walked up the walkway ahead of him. His attention zeroed in on that tight little ass in front of him. Bit had a nice ass. Shit. His cock stiffened again.
    Bit turned his head as he stepped up on the porch. “Chay? You comin’?”
    Not yet, but you keep teasing me, I bet I can get pretty close. “Yeah.”
    He gave Bit’s ass one more fond glance and jogged up the steps. He took a deep breath, willing himself to relax, and opened the door.
    “Chay.” Joe Winston got up from the recliner and grabbed his son in a big bear hug, pounding him on the back.
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    Chay wheezed at the crushing embrace but returned the gesture.
    “Dad, this is Keaton Reynolds.” He stepped back and indicated Keaton.
    “Bit, this is my dad.”
    Bit gave Chay a quick glare then turned to Chay’s father. He offered his hand as he lowered his eyes and tilted his head to the side, showing his neck out of respect. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Winston.”
    Joe’s eyes widened. “Son, from what my senses tell me, I should be baring my throat to you. You are the stronger wolf, but it’s nice to meet you too. Please call me Joe. You must be the wolf Chay patched up the other day.”
    Chay frowned. Why did his dad think Bit was the stronger wolf? His dad was Beta of their pack. He was very strong.
    Wait. He hadn’t told his dad about Keaton, had he? “How’d you know about that?”
    His dad’s brow raised and furrowed ever so slightly. “Frank Red Hawk told me about it.” He glanced back at Keaton and smiled. “So, Keaton, where are you from?”
    “Georgia, sir.”
    “You’re planning on staying here now?”
    “Uh, maybe. I mean for the time being anyway. My job is here.”
    Joe patted Keaton on the back and led him to the couch. He pushed Keaton down and took a seat across from him. “Tell me about yourself, son. How’s the head? Shot didn’t go too deep did it?” He glanced up at Chay.
    Chay shook his head. What the hell was his dad up to? The man was always friendly, but he’d never taken this kind of interest in Chay’s friends.
    “Good, good. You aren’t a teenager are you?”
    Keaton blinked. From the looks of him, Bit was as confused as Chay.
    “No, sir. I’m twenty-five.”
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    “You’re only a little younger than Chay. What do you do, Keaton? And please call me Joe. We’re family after all.”
    “What?” Chay wasn’t sure who squeaked louder, he or Bit.
    Chay cleared his throat and tried again. “What?”
    Keaton just stared, wide-eyed.
    His dad looked at him, a huge smile on his face. “He’s going to be pack, right? I mean he said he wasn’t going anywhere.” He looked back at Keaton. “Right?”
    Bit nodded, relaxing a little. “Right si—Joe.”
    Yep. The old man was up to something, but damned if Chay knew what. No way could Dad know Keaton was his mate. Chay sat next to Keaton, watching his father closely.
    They sat there for several minutes, Bit answering questions about himself, until his mom popped her head out of the kitchen. “Chay?
    Where’s your new fri—Oh.” Her gaze landed on Keaton then snapped up to Chay.
    Chay barely held in a sigh. Come on, Mom, don’t give him any shit…please.
    Keaton stood, holding his hand out. “Mrs. Winston, pleasure to meet you. I’m Chay’s friend Keaton.”
    Lena looked startled, but shook Bit’s hand anyway. “Nice to meet you, Keaton. I admit, you weren’t what I expected.”
    “Someone a little taller?” Keaton asked, a chuckle in his voice.
    “Someone a little darker.”
    “Mom.” Chay jumped to his feet.
    “Lena.” So did Joe.
    “Supper is ready.” Lena turned and left, going back to the kitchen.
    Chay touched Bit on the shoulder. “Sorry, Bit. She’s kinda, well, she doesn’t…”
    Joe patted Chay’s shoulder, then Bit’s. “What Chay is trying to say