Chapter Twenty-Four

Rayne

The Alpha looks a little dazed. It’s almost like he doesn’t see me at all.

I stay close to the tree. I would look away and act like I didn’t see him if it wasn’t considered rude and disrespectful. He’s still my Alpha and I need to show him all the respect possible.

A few moments pass and he’s starting to look as uncertain as I feel. Honestly, I don’t know why he hasn’t walked away in the opposite direction yet. It’s strange for him to be standing there and watching me.

Where’s Denise anyway?

I’m the first to look away. He stands there for a bit and then walks away. I’m relieved when he’s gone. I don’t usually know how to act around him. Two minutes later, Denise is back with the tea. We sit right under the tree with the soft grass beneath us and have some tea.

“You seem shaken up,” she tells me. “Did something happen while I was away?”

I shake my head. I see no point in sharing with her that the Alpha was here and that we only looked at each other. Oddly enough, I didn’t fee