Chapter 0103
Chapter 0103
It wasn’t just because our plans were going well–there was more to it than that. Alexander had a way of making me truly happy, in a way I couldn’t quite explain.
“Wait until you see what I ordered for dessert,” Alexander said brightly.
“Does it pair well with the wine?” I asked, taking another sip of the golden liquid.
“I’m not giving you any hints,” he replied with a playful smirk.
“Fine,” I said, narrowing my eyes. “Keep your secrets.
“I will,” he answered, chuckling, Alexander took a bite of his own food, and a comfortable silence settled between
I savored another bite of the savory chicken, my eyes drifting around the room. The restaurant was filled with happy couples, all engrossed in their dates. It was nice to see so many people enjoying themselves.
But then a memory of the last time I had been here flashed through my mind, and I shuddered involuntarily.
I felt that night was the first time I’d seen David’s true nature. When the manipulation and charm were stripped
he had revealed himself as a vicious creature, ready to lash out.
away,
Word of this engagement would reach him quickly, and I had no idea how he might react. I was already on high alert, knowing I couldn’t afford to take any chances.
As my gaze wandered around the room, I froze when my eyes locked with a pair of fierce, blue ones across the restaurant. My blood ran cold.
Lily Lake, David’s mother, was sitting at a nearby table, glaring at me with open contempt. Her expression was sharp, filled with barely contained anger.
Alpha Derrick wasn’t with her, and I didn’t recognize the other woman seated at her side, but it didn’t matter. The intensity of Lily’s gaze was enough to send my pulse racing
I quickly looked away, my heart hammering in my chest.
“What’s wrong?” Alexander asked, his voice soft but carrying an undercurrent of authority.
“I’m fine,” I replied, trying to steady myself. “I just noticed David’s mother is here and
“Do you want her to leave?” he asked, his tone calm but edged with something dangerous.
I blinked in shock. “Well, yes, but we can’t demand something like that. It would be rude, and it would make us seem…”
My words trailed off as I took in the sudden shift in Alexander’s expression. For a moment, he looked like a completely different person–his usually charming demeanor replaced by something far more primal.
Without saying another word, he stood up, and his bright eyes locked onto where Lily was seated. I watched him walk to her table. As he approached her he narrowed his eyes, grinning in a way that made his teeth flash. It was more than just a smile–it was a silent warning, a subtle show of dominance.
I couldn’t hear anything being said, but he exchanged a few words with Lily. She looked up at him angrily, after a moment her expression shifted to one of unease.
but
I saw her stand abruptly from her table, throwing her purse over her arm. Without sparing me another look, she and her companion hurried toward the exit, clearly rattled,
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I sat frozen, my heart racing, as Alexander returned and re had surged through him melted away, replaced by the easy
“Problem solved,” he said, his voice returning to its usual
I couldn’t help but stare at him, torn between awe and fear
Chapter 0103
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1 sat frozen, my heart racing, as Alexander returned and relaxed back into his chair. The brief flash of power that had surged through him melted away, replaced by the easygoing smile I was used to.
“Problem solved,” he said, his voice returning to its usual snoothness.
I couldn’t help but stare at him, torn between awe and fear What had I just witnessed?
