All Chapters of Sold to Alpha Brothers: Chapter 261 - Chapter 270

Lucy As the morning sun cast its warm glow over the campus, I met up with Sarah and Amy near the corridor that led to where our algebra class was. The campus was buzzing with energy, and it was contagious as we started to head to class together. Amy waved at a few people as we passed, but Sarah was clearly in a bad mood."Ugh, algebra awaits," Sarah groaned dramatically, flipping her hair over her shoulder. "Who even came up with algebra as a thing. Who made them so miserable that they would just pass on this misery to everyone else? Who did they pay off? Who did they kill?""This isn't a Shakespearean tragedy," Amy said. "It's just class.""I'd prefer Macbeth to equations," Sarah said. "Michelle's so lucky.""She's taking Accounting 101," Amy said. "That's more math, and you hate literature, too.""I said prefer, not like." She wrinkled her nose. "And at least her professor is hot."I laughed, shaking my head. "Did you

Lucy I whirled around him, seeing Duke walking towards me, dressed like normal and frowning at his phone. He was wearing crisp, new-looking clothes: a button-down, vest, and slacks. His sleeves were still rolled up, and he looked like he'd gotten a haircut, but there didn't seem to be a thing wrong with him.Even his almost disgruntled frown was still there.The tears spilled down my cheeks without me meaning for them to fall. I couldn't help it. I took a deep, shuddering breath as if I had been holding my breath for a long time. He looked at me, and his eyes widened. The concern took over his face."What's wrong? What happened?"My anxiety was still buzzing in my ears, and I threw my arms around him and squeezed him close, sighing with relief and shaking as the adrenaline seemed to fade. He smelled like he'd just taken a shower. He was warm, and I didn't smell anything medicinal on him. The cooler he usually had with him rolled along

Lucy The ride to the Blood Moon Estate was quiet. When we arrived, Amy and Sarah headed upstairs without much to say, and before Duke could even start upstairs, Hito had arrived."Hi, Maggie," Duke said warily. Hunter swooped over and landed on his shoulder."Hunter was... perturbed, and I can see why. How could you have come into contact with a magical leech?" Hito approached him. "Come with me. You'll be alright, I think.""Does that mean you won't work me to death?""On the contrary. You need to know how to deal with magical leeches of any caliber. That means extra training." Hito turned to me. "David isn't home yet, but I am sure there are snacks available in the kitchen if you would like."I shook my head. "I'm okay for now. I'll wait."He nodded. "Come on, then. It will be a short session."Duke groaned. "Every time you say that, it means it'll be intense as hell, and I'll probably oversleep again.""

Lucy There was no doubt in my mind that Duke was running through every interaction he'd had with Tom, but I couldn't believe that he was just an operative. Tom's interest in him had seemed so real. Then again, when he'd asked for my help, what exactly had he been asking my help with?Help in keeping an eye on Duke? Help with getting them together?And what about the drinks they were supposed to be getting together? Was that just something to help his cover along, or something real?"Sting operations?""And protection operations," Trent said. "Since... a while ago, the covens and other entities under the Council have put together operations to watch over assets they're looking to acquire. People with special talents and potential."His lips twitched. "While we haven't been told that there is someone assigned to either of you, I wouldn't be surprised if that's because they've been instructed to act in an unofficial capacity."

Tony I went to lunch a little later than most of the office. I had taken to doing so to avoid the rush and running into too many people. I was hoping for a smoother afternoon. My phone hadn't rang all day, thankfully. I hoped that meant that Quillan was settling into the daycare well and that the rest of Blue Moon had gotten the message that they would just have to deal with the nonsense that they'd taken on for themselves.As I entered the coffee room, planning to get an afternoon cup, a man I vaguely recognized from around the office looked up at me. His jaw was set. He eyed me with suspicion as he set the coffee pot back down, empty. He was dressed in slacks and a button-down shirt. His badge was clipped to his belt, but there was something vaguely familiar about him that I couldn't place.The way he looked at me made it obvious that he wasn't thrilled to see me, though I nodded in acknowledgment of his presence all the same. It felt like he was