The Alpha's Scorned Bride
But just as I reached for the bag, Anderson’s hand stopped mine, firm and unyielding.
My wolf bristled slightly.
Then he looked past me, gesturing toward Maria. “Go ahead.”
Maria didn’t notice anything strange. Why would she? She was too busy smiling, already thinking about the fruit.
“Okay!” she chirped, hopping off the chair and grabbing the bag before heading out.
The door closed behind her.
Silence followed, heavy and intentional. Martha lay unconscious, Maria was gone.
Even a blind wolf could tell he was here for me.
I lifted my eyes slowly, meeting his gaze. My expression cooled, my wolf pulling back into that familiar guarded stillness.
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