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Considering Beth has had enough bad experiences to want to quit dating, I can tell how well it would go down if I blurted the unvarnished truth.

“I have an idea,” I admit. “It’s close by, and it’s a public place. Do you trust me?”

She barely even blinks before she answers. “I do. I’m not sure why.”

“It’s because I haven’t given you any reason not to, and I don’t intend to.”

“I guess that’s true,” she admits, nodding slowly. “Okay. Sure.”

I lead her to the mall’s exit, and she gives me a warning look.

“Don’t make me regret this,” she warns, her tone threatening.

The hint of shaky vulnerability underneath that bluster makes my jaw clench.

If I ever find out who her ex is …

That’s for another time, Gio.

Tell your mate what she needs to hear.

“You won’t regret a second,” I promise.

Chapter Thirty-Three

Beth

If my sister had asked me what I thought I might be doing tonight, my answer would not have been following a hot Alpha to a nearby location that he hasn’t even given me the name of.

It sounds like the starting point of a murder mystery show.

Not the beginning of a potential relationship.

I’m death-gripping my hedgehog prize from the arcade as I follow Gio down the street. It’s a good thing toys don’t really come to life like those movies, because I’m pretty sure I’m choking the stuffing out of this little guy.

The truth is I’m nervous.

It’s easy to be confident around guys I’m not really interested in.

But point me in the direction of someone who makes my stomach flutter and I turn all klutzy and anxious. Make that someone an Alpha and it’s going to get even worse.

Not that I’ve attracted too many Alphas.

I’d thought one was enough for a single lifetime.

Especially after Rourke ripped my heart to shreds.

Thinking about him reminds me he’s here.

He’s actually in Cressidan City.

It only makes me shakier to know that.

Keeping watch for him in the shadows, I stay close to Gio.

As close as I can get without actually touching him.

I don’t know what I’m ready for, yet.

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