More Threats and New Troubles

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Once the dessert was over, I paid for everyone, and Zoe was quick to say her goodbyes.

I offered to drop her home as I had some business in her pack. We walked towards my car and were about to get inside when I patted my pockets and said, “I forgot my phone on the table, I think. I’ll be right back.”

I left as she stood looking around the gorgeous white winter scenery and still was the prettiest thing there.

When I returned five minutes later, Zoe was gone. John stood waiting with his hands in his pockets as Alyssa had found some old school friends and was chatting with them.

I looked for Zoe but John told offhandedly, “If you are looking for your client, Alpha. She left with your secretary. Said something about regretting the lunch. Such a weird girl, that one. Where did you even find her?” My blood boiled at the way he referred to her.

I may not be ready to mate her but I would be damned if I let anyone disrespect her.

But before I could put him in his place, Alys