The Alpha's Fated Swap
Before I could say a word, Grace lunged toward them, her hand outstretched as if she planned to hack at my hair herself.
My body moved before my mind could catch up. I grabbed Grace’s wrist mid-lunge, my fingers tightening around her with surprising strength. She gasped, dropping the scissors with a clatter.
“No,” I said softly, my voice surprisingly steady despite the tremble in my throat. “You won’t do that.”
Grace wrenched her hand away, her eyes blazing. “How dare you—”
I didn’t bother letting her finish. Turning on my heel, I marched toward the cashier, pulling out my wallet. I paid for the service, ignoring Grace’s fiery glare behind me. Then, without giving Grace so much as a second g