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Karl I put down the stack of papers and lean back in my chair. I’ve spent the better part of the morning going over the report from my investigators, and I’m still struggling to wrap my head around everything they found. It seems like Abby has had a tough couple of years. Even though h
Chapter 0009
AbbyI stand with my hands on my hips, watching a group of law enforcement officers pour into my restaurant. One of them approaches me, a stern expression on her face. “Mam, you need to shut down this restaurant immediately and straighten out your practice.”“Pardon?” I say, looking around with wid
Chapter 0010
Abby I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it’s definitely not the look that crosses his face. His smile falls, replaced quickly by a frown. He looks genuinely confused, but I force myself not to read too much into it. He could just be faking it. I’m sure his time as an Alpha has taught him
Chapter 0011
Abby Karl hands me the report, his expression unreadable. I can feel his gaze on me as I pick up the stack of papers and scan the first page. “That’s everything my people could find,” he says. I look up at him and nod. It took an hour to get the report, and we spent most of it in tense silen
Chapter 0012
I nod. “Alright.” “But you have to promise we’ll have a serious conversation. The minute this is all figured out.” I bite my lip. It’s not a conversation I’m keen on having, but if he’s helping me with this, I don’t really have the right to refuse. Talking to him is the least I can do if he help
Chapter 0013
Abby A cool breeze drifts in through the kitchen window, and I cross the room to peer outside. I live on the top floor of my building, and I’ve got a great view of a nearby park. Standing at the window, I can hear the whoosh of the wind, and shouts down on the street. I’ve been waiting to hear f
Chapter 0014
“I’ve been fine,” I say. “Good.” He nods. “Nice place.” I can’t tell if he really means it, but I don’t have the nerve to ask. “Yeah, I like it.” He nods again, turning back to me. “And you’ve got a restaurant.” “Yeah, I’ve got a restaurant.” I force a smile. “It’s doing really well.” Of c
Chapter 0015
Abby He looms over me, his jaw clenched. His anger seems to win out over his attempt to shield his emotions from me. The sheer power radiating off him makes me want to back down and submit to him. I shake my head to clear my thoughts and take a step back. He might be an Alpha, but that doesn’t m