Tethered
I smiled tightly, eager to rid myself of his presence.
Not only was he an alpha, but a popular one at that.
The last person whose eyes I’d want to have on me.
It was budging to feel like I’d been thrust into chaos the moment I stepped foot on campus.
I needed to walk away, now. Void the mess that was already in front of me, as well as my own untrustworthy feelings and instincts.
His hand reached for my elbow, gentle but firm.
“Seriously,” he muttered softly. Different than the purr he’d used before. “I’m not trying to make a bad impression here. Betas could always use help around campus—“