Chapter 60: Tea

She sniffled and sobbed some more before talking. "He- he is my mate" She took a deep breath and looked me at the eye. "And he likes you." I kept my gaze fixed upon her. "Oh Mandy. I do not think he really likes me. He is just confused." She sniffled some more. "But I heard him. I was curious so I eavesdropped your conversation. I am so dumb. I should have known no one would ever want me." "Amanda. That is so not true. You are so precious." She looked down at her lap. "Not even my mate wants me..." "That is enough. You stop crying right now, young lady. Crying for men is my job, and I do not appreciate your trying to steal my business," I said in a fake severe tone. She chuckled. "Sorry, I do not buy it. To be Alex, you have to rise your voice a little and stare down at people with a frown, like this." Her forehead wrinkled slightly and she put a hand on her hips. "No young lady, fun is not allowed in this house." We both