25: Heart to Heart

Alexa Jo saw me pass by, and she furrowed her brows as if asking how I was. Earlier, I was saved because Jo called Mr. Moris to stop Alpha Gabriel in the front lobby. Not wanting to worry her again, I nodded to signal that I was fine. Yes, I could still control the situation.  ‘Can you control your feelings?’ Mythril snorted.  I bit the inside of my cheek to suppress the itch to argue with Mythril. Once I reached the kitchen, I clutched the tray. My body leaned against one side of the double kitchen doors. My blood rushed to the tips of my fingers.  Earlier this afternoon, I never expected to meet Alpha Gabriel again here. I knew somehow Alpha Alastair would come back, but Alpha Gabriel was a horrible surprise. For me, this encounter was far too soon.  Back when I was forced to leave the pack, I thought our reunion would take place in five to seven years. Maybe then, we would fight in endless battle so I could take revenge on my stepmother and stepsister. Who would have thought he’d ap