Chapter Five - Repercussions

Liz’s POV

I couldn’t think straight at that point.

“You wouldn’t – he didn’t – ?”

“Join me for breakfast. I usually eat up here. What would you like?”

I couldn’t help myself, I yawned.

“Can I let you know later, Alpha? All I want to do right now is sleep for a week.”

“I’m afraid that’s out of the question,” he said.

“Maybe an hour?” I wheedled.

Was I flirting with him? This had to stop, right now.

“You’re not listening, Lizzy, and it’s making my wolf angry.”

“Is that how it works? I wouldn’t know.” I saw his face and launched into a hasty explanation about how I didn’t hit it off with mine.

“Ridiculous. Impossible. Untrue.”

“I only wish it were.”

“Look, Lizzy, my order is a standing one with the Omegas. I like toast and a boiled egg. Shall I tell them to double up?”

I froze, only now realising how it was bound to look, me sitting there in his bedroom with him. Was there a table or did he usually eat in bed? My wolf either didn’t know or wouldn’t say.

“Yes, please. What time?”

“Fifteen