Apphia
I find a hallway and take a deep breath. Why did that woman touch Nicholas like that? They seemed so close. It hurts me. Is it true that he found someone, and Lily lied to me?
I chuckle humorlessly. I was so stupid to feel special, to think he liked me.
"Hello, there," a deep, smooth voice says. I turn my head to see the person who spoke. I pause for a moment to catch my breath. He is tall and handsome, with ivory skin and a chiseled face. His thick brown hair is tied neatly in a bun. He wears an elegant white suit.
"Hi," my voice is low. The man's gaze is intensely peering at me, and I feel a shiver down my spine. He takes a step toward me and extends his hand.
" Hello there. I'm Alpha Maximus Jere,"
I'm hesitant to shake his hand. His dark but clear gray eyes don't leave
