NovelEnglishVote (6268) Chapter 0010 “Zaia, | was looking for you.” He says, his voice is deep and husky.
| smile smoothly, despite how | feel. “Oh?” “Yes, how are you doing?” “Great,” | reply, seeing how he’s observingsharply. “Oh! Mrs Watson toldabout the ball. It sounds lovely.” That makes him smile, and he nods, crossing his arms. “Actually, | wanted to talk to you about that. You should definitely come. | think it will do you good too. You should get out more Zaia.
“Oh, | don’t know, | mean, | won't really fit in...” | trail off helplessly, not knowing how to politely refuse him.
| know he flirts lightly and has taken an interest in me, but | have always brushed it off. | don’t understand why as | am a pregnant single mother.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No, you won't, because you were born to stand out.” He winks atand my smile fades as my heart skips a beat.
“Alpha, 1-” “Atticus, Zaia, callAtticus.” He remindsfor the umpteenth time.
Inod, unable to bring myself to do that.
| don’t think he’ll be smiling atif he knew | was the daughter of a rival alpha and the mate of his greatest enemy. Even if it is a rejected mate.
His phone rings, and | am relieved for the distraction. x] “Yeah?” He answers the phone, a frown now settling on his brow. “Wait... what?” He takes a few steps away from me, and his shoulders are tense.
What is going on? “Really? Well.. Yeah, that’s fine, up the security plans around the venue and pack.
grounds. We can never be too careful. Why now? | mean, he +15 BONUS has always refused every invitation sent to him... good... Yeah, hold a meeting, let's discuss this in person.” He hangs up and turns back to me. His playful mood from earlier is gone.
“Is everything alright?” | ask.
“Yeah, it will be. | just have something to take care of. | really want to see you at that ball, Zaia.” I nod, not knowing if I really will go. “I hope it all gets sorted soon and I'll keep it in mind.” He looks down at his phone and nods slowly. too. He’s never wanted anything to do with us, or considered my offers, but now.., he’s possibly interested in accepting the invitation to the New Year's Ball., ” I look up sharply, curiosity filling me.
“Who?” | ask, an unsettling feeling wraps aroundas | wait for his answer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Alpha Sebastian King of Dark Hollow Falls Pack.” My heart thuds, my eyes widening and | look up at Atticus to find he is watching intently.
“Is everything alright, Zaia?” | gulp, trying to force a smile, “Yes, I... I've heard of his reputation, Alpha Sebastian King is quite known for his power and reputation.” | lie, feeling uncomfortable under his sharp gaze. 2 | must be careful. “Yes, he does have quite a reputation.” He murmurs, his gaze is unsettling but I'm far more terrified that Sebastian will find out about the babies. 2 | must avoid him at all costs, there is no way that | can risk him finding out and taking them away from me. My babies are all that | have left, they are my reasons to live.
“Don’t let it unsettle you, the pack will be well protected, and I'm certain he isn’t a baby snatcher.” Atticus jokes lightly, makingfreeze, and | realise I'm clutching my belly..
.15 BONUS “Oh... No it’s just something | do when I'm distracted! We must make sure the pack is indeed safe.” | reply, brushing it off as | force a smile.
He nods slowly, but it is his next words that send a shiver down my spine.
“Oh absolutely, we can’t have the enemy walking around unwatched.”
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