THE ALPHA'S UNEXPECTED MATE: The Cursed Bloodline

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ve my head for this, and I had nobody to blame

p this obsession". I said inwardly, know

doors of the restaurant, Ariella was

Unfortunately, right behind her was Mr Davidson, and he was staring as if he wante

ining room. "I clearly warned you not to mess up after

t of Ari. "I slept late. I was-" I cut myself off just in time b

e nothing more to s

s to find another job that paid well enough to cover my rent and other nec

the worst tables for the rest of the week, no complaint

wouldn't find a replacement quickly, and this place is already swamped. We need ev

rgive her one last time. She won't be late again. Yo

igh. "Miss Peters, can I really trust you on this? You know your

ve my wo

Because I trust you." I looked

ork, Miss Smith

back toward the service station, Ari leane

head nervously. I might have escaped getting f

when she was mad, and unfortunately, I

ll,

ARA ELIZABETH THE THIRD SMITH,

ing to!" I wh

was so hard to put down. I woke up and I had already

to do that when you have work? I just

oice called out from a nearby booth. "Ex

sudden escape. I hurried toward the table,

en, and the sight of them almos

single strand out of place and striking ocean blue eyes that seemed almost unnaturally intense. Besid

g until the blonde man cleared

d like to place our or

ill. What can I ge

u. "Beefsteak tartare and a b

sked, turning to t

but his jaw was clenched so tight a muscle ticked in his c

Still

sn't usually like this." The hand

order then headed b

e wine glasses out first. But by the time I ret

were

for the drinks and meal that hadn't been had sat betw

an odd sense of restlessness settling in

After saying goodbye to Ari, I decided to walk home to s

d red and blue police lights flashing ahead, blocking of

toward the side streets. Ahead was a shortcut that saved fifteen minu

ged to click on the flashlight before stepping

e certainty of someone who has read too many p

elf. Running is what

of my phone flashlight across the dumpsters and fi

" I said. I hated how

ps. They're literall

thi

a shoe on gravel behind me. I spun

solid, and a low, startled

at rule," I said

urning my throat as my pulse hammered against my ribs. Sh

e air left my lungs, and my head c

t my throat and a voice that didn't soun

rything