C68 The mating party

"Are you certain that no one will overhear what we say?" As they made their way, Max said to Alpha Ruben under his breath.

"It's a mating ball. You believe anyone would care about anything other than scoring a mate?"

Ruben said with a rueful expression on his face, remembering when he had found his mate. He gestured to Max, and they settled down on plush couches.

"Well," you ask