Chapter 11: Such a Splendid Invitation

I swallowed every memory I can swallow. I held on to every emotion I can hold on.

I won’t be tempted. I won’t be seduced by the Alpha. Not now.

I won’t. I won’t. I won’t. I—

His lap was nothing compared to any furniture I’ve sat on, as if his lap was meant to be a seat for my very tired ass.

Beta Audrey is probably already waiting for me by the kitchens’ door, ready for strike two.

She very well knows that delivering food is quick and easy. But when it’s for the Alpha…one hour is the minimum time one can assume it takes.

She damn well knows that. Unless she comes charging straight in the Alpha’s office, which is obviously something she wouldn’t dare.

I know Beta Audrey might be sharp-tongued and steel-willed but…she cannot—will not—come face to face with the Alpha unless it's necessary.

And I am not that necessary.

Yet here I am. Not only am I face to face with the vicious Alpha Cain, I’m also sitting on his lap. Lookin