She stopped inside the door, clearing her head. Gadreel didn't follow, and, as Alex glanced backwards, she saw him lean against the ledge and pull something out of his pocket. She shook her head, and turned her attention back to the room.

Immediately she was hit by the wall of scents. She scanned the crowd for the familiar face of Lucifer, but couldn't see past the first line of alphas. Without a sound, she slipped into the crowd.

She was jostled and bumped, and many shot her a contemptuous glance. She ignored them, scenting the air. There. She caught a whiff of the familiar scent. Then it was gone, and she frowned. She slid in between two alphas, wincing as an arm brushed her bare skin. However, it seemed to be an accident, and Alex hurriedly continued on.

She spotted a familiar flash of blonde hair, and she changed directions, heading toward it. There he was, talking with two other men. "Luce," she called, picking up her pace.

Lucifer turned at his name, eyes scanning the crowd. Then it came to rest on Alex, and he frowned.

Alex bit her lip, coming to a stop next to him. "Sorry," she mumbled, scuffling her feet.

"Who's this?" An alpha spoke.

Alex looked up. Blue eyes, and ruffled brown hair. He looked out of place in this scene. Next to him stood another man. Alex tipped her head, scenting the air. Was it . . ? He was an omega? She blinked, surprised. He didn't have a silver collar.

"Her name is Alex." Lucifer's hand came to rest on her shoulders. "She's my omega."

"You got an omega?"

"Omega?" The other omega asked at the same time. He studied Alex, and a rakish smile crossed his face. "Name's Dean." He held out his hand. "And you are . . ?"

"Her name's Alex," Lucifer repeated.

"I was asking the lady." Dean brushed off the alpha.

"I-It's Alex." Alex hesitantly shook his hand.

"Dean," the other alpha growled. "We talked about this."

Dean cocked an eyebrow. "Huh? Oh. Yeah." He looked up at Lucifer. "Sorry."

Lucifer's only reaction was a faint twitch of the eyebrow. "I didn't expect you to come."

"I said that I would." The alpha's eyes flickered around the room uncomfortably. They came to rest on Alex, and she shifted closer to Lucifer.

"Alex, this is Castiel. My brother. And that's his omega, Dean."

"Oh." Alex still brushed her shoulder against Lucifer. "Hello."

"I didn't expect you to go with a female omega," Castiel said quietly.

"It's not that unusual." Lucifer crossed his arms, slightly defensive. "Just because my brothers have male omegas doesn't mean I have to."

"Of course not." Castiel's eyes didn't leave Alex. "I just didn't expect that from you."

Lucifer shrugged. "It's just an omega," he added. He reached up, fingers coming to rest on his temple as he let out a quiet breath.

Alex frowned, slightly put off at his words. She licked her lips mindlessly as someone walked by with a slice of rich chocolate cake, eyes following the alpha across the room.

Castiel noticed. "Dean. Why don't you go get two pieces of that cake. One for you, and one for her." His eyes flickered to Alex, then up to Lucifer. "If that's okay with her alpha, of course."

Alex looked up at Lucifer eagerly. "Please?" she asked, eyes begging. "I like cake."

Lucifer looked down at her, face pensive. Alex's frown deepened, and he gave in. "Alright." He let out a smile. "But only a small piece. I don't want her spoiled."

Alex pouted playfully as Dean hurried away. Lucifer turned his attention back to his brother. "How is it working for Michael?" he asked casually.

Castiel gave a small shrug. "I don't see him very much," he admitted. "Only during board meetings. He's actually been in Europe for the past three months."

"Really?" Lucifer looked surprised, but Alex was already bored of their small talk. "On business?"

"Yes. He only got back last week."

"Did he take Adam with him?" Something in Lucifer's voice sounded like he already knew the answer.

Castiel twisted his lips into a deep frown. "Let's just say I'm surprised Adam came here tonight."

Lucifer nodded in understanding as Dean returned with the cake. He handed it to Alex, but Lucifer intercept it. Alex watched him as he took a bite, nodding at the flavor. "Luce," she pouted.

Lucifer ignored her, reaching for another bite.

Alex knew exactly what he wanted. "Don't make me say it," she whined.

Lucifer looked down at her, eyebrow raised, daring her to object.

Alex saw Castiel and Dean exchange looks, and she sighed, eyes rolling up. "Alpha."

"Alpha, what?"

"Alpha, can I have my cake, please?" When Lucifer handed it to her, she added dryly, "Oh thank you. Your wonderful mercy never ceases to amaze me." She pinned Gadreel's business card between her hand and the plate, balancing the cake easily.

Lucifer let out a growl. "Don't push me," he warned, but Alex doubted he actually meant it. Even still, she lowered her gaze respectfully. "We're working on our manners," Lucifer told his brother.

Dean snorted. "How's that going?"

A whack and small cry of protest told Alex that Cas had lightly smacked his omega. "Maybe you need to work on yours," he growled lightly.

Dean huffed in amusement, digging contently into his cake. "Right," he mumbled. He and Castiel walked away.

Lucifer let out a quiet breath, his hands massaging the sides his head. Alex watched him, concerned. She mentally reached for the partial bond between them, and felt the faint throbbing in her own head. She reached up, palm brushing over his forehead. It was slightly warm. "Are you feeling okay?"

Lucifer shrugged. "I'm a little tired." He sighed, and Alex finally realized he really wasn't feeling good. Of course he wouldn't admit it. She reached for Khul'Shalkrum, wanting to heal him. Lucifer frowned. "Alex."

"I can make you feel better," Alex insisted. "Trust me."

Lucifer shook his head. "I'm just tired."

Alex huffed. Was 'I'm tired' alpha code for 'I feel like crap'? "I'm tired too," she lied. "Can we go home?"

Lucifer blinked, then nodded. "There's a few people I want to say hi to."

Alex frowned. "I don't know . . ."

"We'll go home right afterwards." Lucifer took her hand. "Come on. I'll introduce you." He pulled her after him. Alex followed, tightening her grip on the business card in her hand.