Chapter 111

Cecilia "Not at all excited!" I wanted to scream. What did his dating life have to do with me? Instead, I plastered on my most professional smile and elevated my response to corporate-appropriate platitudes. "I'm happy for you, Alpha Sebastian. Your happiness is important to Silver Peak Pack. Everyone is looking forward to you finding your mate." Alpha Sebastian shut his laptop, his eyes glinting with amusement. "That was quite the speech, Cecilia. Ever work as a wedding officiant?" My chest tightened with irritation. The sarcasm was almost suffocating. Let it go, I told myself. Remember how he helped you this morning. Everyone has flaws, and his happens to be a razor-sharp tongue. I maintained my smile without responding. Alpha Sebastian rose and headed for the door. I followed at a respectful distance. We stepped into the elevator. As the doors slid shut, silence settled between us, heavy and awkward. The kind of silence that filled every inch of space and left no room to breathe. I