ENSNARED THE ALPHA'S PET
Her usually stern face is softened with an unusual brightness, her eyes shining with a joy that catches me off guard.
“Maya,” she says, sitting down beside me. “I have some news.”
I set down the teacup I’d been holding, giving her my full attention. “What is it?”
She hesitates for a moment, as though unsure how to begin. Then, with a deep breath, she says, “I’m leaving. My lover and I… we’ve finally made the arrangements. We’re going to be together.”
The words hit me like a wave, equal parts happiness and sadness. “Estelle, that’s wonderful,” I say, meaning it. “I’m so happy for you.”