Carrie My heart raced in my chest, matching the frantic pace of my thoughts. How had Jesse appeared so suddenly? I thought I was being sneaky, but he caught me off guard. Jesse was an alpha, with instincts sharper than mine. I couldn't help but be amazed by his ability to sense my presence, even when I thought I was being sly. Caught in the moment, I struggled to find the right words. I stumbled over my excuses, my voice shaking as I tried to regain my composure. "I... I was going to the stream. Yeah. I got lost on the way," I said, barely audible. Jesse squinted his eyes, looking doubtful, and said, "But the stream is on the other side." A wave of defeat washed over me, crushing my pride. I closed my eyes, unable to meet Jesse's gaze, and finally confessed, "Okay, okay. I was following you. I'm sorry." Embarrassment flooded my cheeks, burning hot with shame. I anxiously waited for Jesse's response, fearing the punishment that awaited me. His next question hung in the air, hea
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