“Who has a meeting?” I froze when I heard Enzo’s voice at the door; Val perked up, as did Cassidy-Ann. Enzo looked curiously between the two of us with his right brow raised. “Oh, hello, Alpha Enzo,” Cassidy-Ann said, batting her eyes. “I’m having a banquet tonight and I was just asking Lila i
Lila’s POV “I have nothing to say to you,” I said between my teeth. “What are you even doing here?” “Everybody has been talking about this event for weeks,” Matty answered with a shrug. “I’d be stupid if I didn’t come.” “Then go and enjoy the banquet. I’m working,” I told him as I turned away.
“So would I.” We both gave one another amused looks before I heard Cassidy-Ann calling my name to tend to some possible customers. “I have to get to work,” I said to him. “But enjoy the banquet.” … Enzo’s POV If I could go five minutes without Cassidy-Ann hitting on me, that would be great
Lila’s POV Was he laughing? I had never seen Enzo laughing before and for some reason, it was warming my heart immensely. He had a really nice smile and an even better laugh. Enzo was also a very good dancer, and I never took him for someone who could dance. He never did this kind of thing
Although I didn’t want things to return to the way they were once we returned home, I knew they probably had to. “I also want to feature some of your work in next week's exhibit. What do you think?” Cassidy-Ann asked, interrupting my thoughts. “That would be incredible!” I gasped. “I don’t know
Lila’s POV I felt my soul leaving my body. Everybody clapped as Cassidy-Ann turned to face me. I was off stage, so nobody saw me right away; Enzo, who stood beside me, glanced at me sideways with a frown. “I think that’s your cue,” he muttered. “I…I can’t move…” I said under my breath, my en
Everybody clapped and my face grew hot. I had no idea I was selling some of my artwork. I thought they would just be on display. “Are you the same Lila that lives in Elysium? Of the Nova Pack?” Someone else asked. I heard some gasping at his question and others silenced completely as they wait
Lila’s POV I was in complete shock that Leroy was offering me a real scholarship to this school. He had a look on his face that made me believe every word he was saying. It was the sincerity that tugged at my heart, and I knew at that moment that I needed to make a real decision. “I’m not sure w