#Chapter 44: Crescent Ventures

Fiona Alexander said he had business matters to attend to in the city and needed to leave for a few hours. His eyes were narrow and solemn as he told me he would be back to join me for dinner in the evening. He had not apologized for leaving me alone here for days. But I knew better than to expect an Alpha to say he’s sorry. Admitting fault could be perceived as a sign of weakness. But Alexander was trying to impress upon me with his actions that he was repentant. I felt sure he was sincere. He believed himself when he said he was going to stay by my side. But I had a hard time believing it myself. Only time would tell whether his actions would match his promises. Contemplating what to do with my day, I sat down at the table in the corner of the room with my laptop and a few of the magazines I’d been reading. I’d been finding it hard to focus on the solitary, self-driven work of reading, doing research, and preparing to apply for new jobs. I pledged to myself that I would