“Eric is a sweetheart,” she replied, glaring at me with contempt. “He’s more man than you’ll ever be. And the last time I checked, he’s one hundred percent gay. In fact, he’ll probably ask me for your number the next time I see him, and part of me wishes I hadn’t told you that. It’s fun seeing your ridiculous alpha bullshit, but I figure Eric deserves fair representation. He’s a good friend, and he doesn’t deserve to have you snarling at him.”

