March Whispers
I had been in an online relationship with Alpha Steve for five years without ever meeting him in person.
We made plans to meet in person three times. Each time, my voice locked up and I ran away.
The fourth time, I finally pushed open the hotel room door.
Rose petals covered the bed, but Steve had his arm around another woman.
He said, "Lavinia, you stood me up three times. How am I supposed to know you're really who you say you are—or even what you look like? So I brought Caroline instead!"
Right in front of me, Steve pressed closer to Caroline. I could even see the mark on her neck.
A chill ran through me. My voice locked up, and all I could do was pull out my phone and type, "Then what were our five years?"
Caroline leaned on his shoulder and laughed softly. "So she really is mute. Five years of talking to you must have worn Steve out."
I stood there for a few seconds. Then I laughed.
If he could replace his date, I could replace mine.
I turned, walked out of the room, and grabbed the first man who passed by.
I had no idea at the time that he was the Alpha King!