UM - 015

ALICE.

I took back everything I said about refusing Joshua and making him work hard for this bond.

One smile from that female on the receptionist’s desk, and I came like a hurricane, marking my territory.

I guess when all your life you fought to be noticed, you would always have the insecurity within you that you would not be good enough.

And Joshua? He was my mate. Even if it was only the mate bond that was making him addicted to my kisses, I still wanted to believe he wanted me.

I was terrified the female with blonde hair and big boobs would get his attention, and I would be left with nothing - again. So, I fought the best way I knew how.

But to be fair, I was actually calm when I staked my claim because, if it were the old me, there would be hair-pulling and name-calling involved.

Even when I was furious with Joshua—yes, because he fucked her—I was still protecting my Alpha’s image. I didn’t want to add any more to whatever reputation he had.

Even if I was mad at him, h