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Author: Syra Tucker
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-03-21 06:34:31

LYRIC

I tightened my hold around my shopping basket as I dipped my head.

"Good morning, Alpha Zarek. Sorry, I almost bumped into you."

"Oh, it's nothing." He chuckled. "I didn't know you came to such places. You deal with medicines?"

I simply nodded.

"That's nice. I only came over to check for certain things. It's a good thing that I met you here."

A good thing? Why's it a good thing?

I managed a smile as I stepped away. "Take care, Alpha."

I walked away, continuing with my shopping.

A while later, I was done and went over to the counter to clear my bills. To my surprise, the man at the counter simply packed them up and handed them over without asking me to pay.

"Someone already took care of your bill," he stunned me.

Oh? "Who's that?"

"Alpha Zarek,." He tipped his head behind me.

Turning slightly, I found the Alpha learning against a shelf, waving at me with a weird smile.

Okay... Why would he do a thing like this? I never asked.

Dropping the bags, I went over
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