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Being Interrogated

Author: Aena Zahid
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-07 23:52:06

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Xavier and Zoe exchanged glances.

Were they supposed to make up a good lie? Improvise? Or tell the truth?

No, truth seemed to be the worst option. How could they explain anything to humans when they had so many unanswered questions?

The receptionist tapped her pen on her notepad impatiently.

"What do we do?" Zoe asked through the mind link desperately.

"I have a plan. Just go with what I say, okay?" Xavier replied.

"Ma'am-" Before Xavier could have another word out, the receptionist's facial expression and body language changed.

"What are you?" She asked almost threateningly.

"Excuse me, I don't-" Xavier started but was interrupted again.

"No! No stories or lies. Don't you dare. Do you even know where you are?" She stood up. Her eyes were cold. They were two against one in the room, and one of them was the youngest Alpha Councilor, yet the receptionist was more intimidating.

"Enlighten us," Zoe stood up as well, followed by Xavier. Things were escalating and not in a fri
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