Chapter Thirty: Pity F*ck

"I don't need pink roses in the gardens that face my room."

I utter loudly as I step outside, my heavy breath condensing in the air’s cold.

I should have grabbed a coat, but the sun’s rays shone too deceitfully for that to cross my mind.

"And good morning to you too, Princess."

Beta Leon utters as he shuts the door to his truck after pulling out a few documents.

Despite the shuddering breath that leaves me, he seems fine, dressed only in a plain grey t-shirt that rests straining against his muscles and some old brown pants.

"Couldn’t you find something better to wear?"

Ah shit...I didn't mean to say that out loud.

"For gardening?"

He asks, genuine confusion creasing his brows.

"You ask that as if you plan on doing the digging alone."

"Not alone, but I do plan on doing some digging."

"Why? Don't you have other responsibilities to tend to as a Beta, as opposed to playing gardener?"

A smile creeps up his face.

"My word, Princess, it's almost as if you are trying to figure me out."

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