" Ruby?"
I closed my eyes and turned to face him, gathering all my strength. I schooled my face and heart to be cold,
" What?" d**k. I want to add something, but I don't because he is still my Alpha.
" What are you doing here?" he asked.
" None of your business. Why did you call me?"
" Can we talk?"
" I already told your office that my brother will accept my father's award, not me," I informed sternly. My father was receiving humanitarian and military awards presented by the alphas tonight.
" You know that's not it," his voice was soft.
I shrug, " I don't want to speak with you about anything."
" We are mates,"
" And you made it clear where you stand in that bond, and I accepted that. Leave me alone, asshole," I responded and entered the cafe.
I tried to take my mind off Zylon,
