Chapter 118

Aria’s POV As we walked through the hallway, a few pack members walked past us, bowing their heads in greeting. “Alpha, Luna,” one of them greeted with a polite nod. I smiled warmly. “Good evening.” Knox said nothing. I elbowed him after the pack member left. “Knox,” I mumbled under my breath. “You should have said something.” He grunted. I sighed. “At least nod?” He scowled at me, before turning to the next person we passed. His nod was so stiff that it looked painful. I rolled my eyes. “And maybe try smiling?” Knox scoffed. “I don’t feel like smiling at people, Aria.” “Well, you have to.” Another pack member greeted us. I smiled as I replied in greeting. Knox lifted his lips slightly. It looked less like a smile and more like a grimace. I blinked. “What was that?” “A smile,” he said flatly. I stared at him, then shook my head. “No, that was terrifying.” He shrugged. “That’s the best I can do.” I groaned in exasperation. “You’re hopeless.” He smirked, clearly pleased with himself for