Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

-Maya's POV-

The familiar scent of stale beef and leather greeted me as I pushed open the door of The Rusty Compass. My eyes scanned the bar, immediately landing on Riley. She was hunched over, concentrating on pouring a drink, her hair cascading down her back like a fiery waterfall.

As she straightened, our eyes met. A jolt passed through her, and she flinched, taking a step back. "Hi," I greeted, my voice softer than usual.

Her response was a shaky, "Hey." Even from a distance, I could see the dark circles under her eyes, a stark contrast to the vibrancy I remembered.

Concern tugged at me. "Ar

1. me. "Are you okay? Can you

take a break so we can talk in the back?"

She hesitated, her gaze flickering around the room, before nodding slowly. She excused herself to a nearby coworker, who readily agreed to cover her duties.

As soon as the swinging door closed behind us, shutting out the bar's low murmur, I blurted out, "You look exhausted. Haven't been sleeping?"

She sighed, rubbing the circles beneath her eyes. "Yeah, not really. These past two days... I don't even know who to trust anymore. I mean, anyone could be like you, right? And all it takes is one bad mood for them to rip me to shreds.

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"Riley, interjected gently, placing a hand on her arm to stop her from spiraling. "Werewolves aren't bad people. And I'm so sorry I'm putting you through this but no one is going to hurt you."

Her eyes, wide and searching, locked onto mine. "How do you even ex st?" she whisper yelled, "Were you bitten by one? Do you, like, transform every full

moont

I chuckled, the sound offering a welcome break from the tension, "No, not at all, I was born this way. Being a werewolf is part of me, it's in my blood. And actually, werewolves can shift wheneverthey want, not just at full moons."

A shadow crossed my face. "Although, I haven't let my wolf out much lately."

some of the

leather barstool across from her. "One

intently. "So, this wolf... is it

it as strong emotions and instincts; raw and untamed. It's the fight or flight response turned up to

mix of awe and apprehension. "So, when you,

night

you did

fought them off and then... she hesitated, her voice

hadn't gone unnoticed. "Yeah, about that. Werewolves have heightened senses, and our eyes change when we shift

control how much of the wolf you let out?" Her brow furrowed in

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strength without succumbing to its

werewolves, and they have ways to train and control their

a complex one, with its own set of rules and secrets. Which is why it's

something like that? And what about the whole monster thing?

hands in mock surrender. "Hold on a second. Werewolves aren't monsters

We have a...

with humans, but violence is a last resort. Mostly, we just try to

head. "This is all so much to

her a sympathetic smile. "It's a lot to process. But trust me, I wouldn't have told you any of this if I didn't think I could trust you. You soom...

have a good heart. And

hesitant smile touched her lips, "Alright, Mays. I'll try my best to keep your

know you work at a bar and now it sounds really dumb after you just poured one for someone else, but I just got a job and my best friend is

good. Just promise me you won't turn into a giant wolf

lit backroom. "No

she called out, "Hey, Sarah! Can I take a ten-minute break?

Take all the time you need. I can handle things here for a bit." She smiled

table in the corner, the familiar creak

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