I took some days off work before going to Alpha Baron's birthday party. I have to plan and prepare to bring in my mate because that’s what I need right now. The chiefs are already complaining about my single life, and how important it is that I bring in a mate.

“Darrel, what are you doing here?” My mom asked when she got to where I was sitting, I have been avoiding having a conversation with her, I didn’t know when she got back from her trip.

“You’re back?” I asked her, looking surprised. She stared at me and sat on the couch.

“I returned last night.” She said to...