Page 1 of The Alpha's Weakness
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Holly
I almost crywith relief when the GPS finally says I’ve arrived at my destination. It’s been a long, stressful drive to my new town, and I’m looking forward to unpacking, relaxing with my best friend, and stretching my legs—not necessarily in that order.
Night Grove Falls is a small town, and I didn’t see much when I drove through it, but it seems like a nice place. It has to be, or Adeline wouldn’t have moved here and stayed. She’s the reason I’m here. I was sick of Atlanta, of the heat and traffic, of dealing with my shitty, demanding boss, and of feeling all alone. So, I decided a change was in order. I quit my job, packed up my tiny apartment, and made the move. I’ll be staying with Adeline and her shifter mate, Rhodes, until I find my own place.
I glance at the house as I pull up and smile. It looks like it was plucked out of a storybook, and I’m excited I get to live here even for a bit.
My car sputters as I park in the driveway, and I roll my eyes.
“So dramatic,” I grumble as I turn off the ignition.
My car has been threatening to die on me since I bought it four years ago, but luckily for me, it never has.
“You made it!” Adeline screams as she bolts out of the house and down the front porch steps toward me.
I hop out of the car, and we squeal as we wrap our arms around each other in a fierce hug.
“It’s so good to see you,” Addy whispers.
I squeeze her tighter. “You too. It’s so good to finally be here.”
“I bet,” she says. “How was the drive?”
“Long.”
“Did you have to drive through that snowstorm?”
I nod. “Yeah, that sucked. It was slow going and kind of pretty… until it really started coming down.”
“Well, I’m glad you made it here safe and sound.”
Addy links her arm through mine, and we head back to my car to grab the suitcases out of the trunk. We each grab a bag, and I follow Adeline into the house.
“Nice place,” I comment.
“Come on, I’ll give you the tour.” She smiles as we set my bags by the front door. “So this is the living room.”
A comfy-looking sectional that I can imagine curling up on sits in the middle of the space, and a giant TV hangs above the fireplace.
“Very nice.”
“Down here is a bathroom and the kitchen,” she continues as I hurry to catch up with her.
The kitchen looks like Adeline’s dream. She’s a baker, so it’s decked out with two ovens, plenty of counter space, and shiny new appliances.
“Is this your favorite room in the whole house?” I ask with a grin.
She laughs. “Pretty much. I’ve been making my desserts in here, and the process is so much faster and easier.”
“I can see why. It’s gorgeous, and that’s coming from me!”
She grins, and then we’re headed up a flight of stairs to the second floor.
“Bedrooms are up here. That’s Rhodes and my room, and this one is yours.” Addy opens the door to a cozy-looking guest room.
“Looks great,” I say, stepping into the room.
