CHAPTER 3: ALPHA JORDAN'S ARRIVED CATHERINE:I grabbed a clean towel and stepped into the bathroom. I tried to wash off the ache in my heart but it wouldn't bulge. The mirror fogged up as I stepped out, leaving wet footprints on the tiled floor.I wiped my reflection clear and stared at myself for a moment. My brown eyes looked tired. My curls clung to my shoulders, still dripping.“Pull it together, Cathy,” I muttered. “He’s not worth it.”Just then, my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I reached for it and saw Zoe’s name flashing across the screen.“Hey, girl,” I answered, still drying my hair with the towel.“Hey, babe!” Zoe’s voice came through loud and lively. “You up?”“Yeah,” I said, my tone flat. “I just finished my shower. What’s up?”“Listen,” she said quickly, her voice dropping like she was sharing top-secret info. “Big news. We’ve got an important event today.”I frowned. “Important how?”“Important as in—our company was contracted to handle this year's Annual Alpha's Ball
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