v

voice trembling as my butt shifted now and t

so badly?" he asked, scoffing softly. "Would

t, first?" I asked

swivel chair and crossing his legs, while I ne

ob?" he asked, ignoring my questi

nursing," I answered, and his closed eyes shot open

a tinge of disbe

ned, I decided not to go back to that occup

aid. "You can leave, and you don't need to r

re us. "Please, sir, I need this job. I have many bills to pay, and I'm trying hard to survive in this difficult city. It

leaned in, his face moving closer to mine as he aske

avering, proving that I could be strong too an

voice flat and detached. My eyes widened in s

I began standing up

r me," he said,

y face. "Just for you?" I asked,

ou'll care for me, and only me." He paused, as if searching for

down, concern creeping into my voice as my e

insomnia," he said, his voice low and husky. "So, are you willi

you agree, eight hundred dollars will b

ned forward, my confidence growing. "I've treated a few patients back at the Wild Song Pack

hildish nonsense can cure my insomnia," he said, his words dripping with disdain. My face f

, determined to help him overcome his insomnia. "I

whispered

y eyes widening in shock, a

s. I felt a wave of heat rise to my cheeks, and my hands began to tremble. S

everything you've done for me, but I think you've just lost my respect, Alpha Lorenzo. I'm trying to find a job, no

ruggled to compose myself. I felt a surge of anger and fear,

he doorknob. "I haven't got all day, and you've on

tching out before me, I tried my luck at a few other places, hoping to find a job, but there was nothing available. Some places were already fully staff

my extreme hunger. Later, around 10 pm, my sister called, her voice shaking with sobs. I couldn't make out what sh

ofa and held her close as she wept on my chest.

nt. There's nothing left. He went to the bank, but they said

o help, but I felt utterly useless. "How about I send you half

l be fine. Don't worry about it." She glanced at me, her eyes red fr

ll you?" I asked, tr

ired, her curiosity piqu

the truth. "I got a job," I s

across her features. "Wow, that's great! A secretary job,

floor as a hint of embarrassment washed o

"Nurse? But you said you didn't want to be a nurse anym

I'll be exclusively treating. I couldn't even say

I'll support you, but you need to tell me everyt

lied, nodding

riosity piqued. "This patient of

my voice barely above a whisper. "He suffers from insomnia a

nd she gave me a warm hug. "I wish

ce, my voice barely

a sense of urgency creeping in. "Thelma,

ing quite worried and pe

l. "Somewhere important. I'll explain late

"Well, it's already midni

as the reality hit me. M

ping into my voice. "Oh no," I wh