mum, but she isn't really watching. She takes the empty plate that sits in front of me and carries it to the sink. She has been c

she is acting. There is not a part of this house that has been untouch

est of the dishes when dad f

s for the Alpha and his father. I am starting to

ave aged five years since I last sa

es a small kiss on his cheek, so I look away to give them some privacy. Well that, and to shield my eyes. They are my parents aft

Alpha Logan was relentless. He's still going cr

statement. Could he mean who I think he means? Fo

ser?" I ask, look

nd Alpha Logan won't r

d it back. I don't want

he's sti

ave I

de until we get this resolved. It's Alpha's orders.

ing to be punished for this. If anyone fi

about work

hough Annette is back from vacation, she can't han

There is nothing you ca

er for dinner?" Mom asks

would have fallen over at that. How long

to discuss the arrangements for this evening. I have no idea what

be here when

te

y from within. She is just about ready to jum

e been happie

el very differ

to be presentable for company." Mom's voice breaks me out of

alright?"

only

ctly."

? The less she knows the better. This is my doing and

ite convinced. "You better move alon

o my room. As soon as I am inside, I lock the door behind me

ead while thinking over the possibilities of getting out ton

n my mind. I have spent the evening reading in an effort to throw mom off that any

f a vehicle approaching. It must be him because to my knowledge we wer

uldn't be? I'm guilty and my mate is in love with someo

wildly in my chest. I am only mere seconds from se

time I am

hey have arrived." M

of khakis with a red dress shirt to top it off. His stance indicates professionalism and business, something I know to expect. After al