Chapter Nine : “Clumsy”

Nadia's POV

It's nearing 2am and I finished my solo set about

an hour ago, and Alpha Nate's eyes never left the

stage. I'd glance up at him every now and again,

and he was still watching me intently.

Did I make that good of an impression?

I thought it was the most odd, short conversation

of my life, but I was really flattered to have him

look into hiring me for the mating ball. It would be

a nerve-wracking performance but I'm totally for it.

"Earth to Nadia!" I turn my head and catch eyes with

Lynette.

I shrug. "Sorry, what's up?"

"Gabby is here to take us home. You good?" I think

for a moment, and wonderif Nate is still upstairs.

It's weird but I feel drawn to him, I need to see him

before I leave. My mouth is ahead of my mind as I

blurt out a huge lie. "Just a couple minutes, I think

I forgot something upstairs earlier. You go and wait

out front. I'll be out soon. Promise." Evie nods at

me and says a quick goodbye to Kai, who turns and

pulls my hand out and places money in my palm. I