Chapter 76

Cecilia I stood frozen in the hallway, my mind still foggy from our earlier conversation. His apology... it was for how he'd spoken to me when I first came to his bedroom. So the cold, demanding Alpha had suddenly developed a conscience? But what did those last sentences mean? I replayed his words over and over, analyzing each syllable carefully. I think I understood now. The reason he'd been angry earlier was because I hadn't entered his room immediately - he was frustrated that I, his secretary, had been so hesitant and filled my head with unnecessary concerns. With this interpretation, his final statements made sense: He was assuring me there would never be anything between us, and he wouldn't allow any rumors to circulate. A twinge of embarrassment swept through me. Of course that's what he meant. "I understand," I nodded solemnly. "You're right. The innocent have nothing to fear. I'll be more professional." Alpha Sebastian stared at me with an unreadable expression. I'd completely