Chapter 22 An Apology is in Order

Roseline’s POV:

With the accusation against me cleared up, it was time to see what Wendy would do next.

I pressed the waitress, “If you stole the ring, how did it end up in my bag?”

Finished

I had planned to take the ring when I finished my shift,” she explained, nervously wiping her tears. “But I didn’t expect Ms. Crawford to notice the ring was missing so quickl

and then she had the security guards looking for it everywhere. I was afraid of getting caught, so while no one was paying attention, I hid the ring in your bag. Ms. Sinclair.”

Her voice trembled as she continued, “Please forgive me. My mother’s really sick and needs surgery. desperate.”

“Did someone tell you to do this?” I pressed, my voice cold.

“N–no, it was my decision alone,‘ she insisted, eyes flickering anxiously in Wendy’s direction.

Wendy quickly cut in, biting her lip. “Forget it. Now that the ring’s back, and since you did it for your mother’s sake, I won’t hold this against you.”

I was

“Oh, thank you, Ms. Crawford! Thank you so much.” The waitress bowed down, apologizing to Wendy over and over.

it against her, huh? Funny, that’s not what you

this so easily, she would have had another thing coming.

its rightful owner and Wendy has said she won’t pursue this any further, let’s consider the matter closed. Seeing that Wendy was

waitress away, grabbed her ring, and started

said, stepping in front of her.

could just walk out of here? I wasn’t about to let her off that easy.

you want?” Wendy snapped,

shot her a taunting smile. “Ms. Crawford, were you

to haul me off to the police station. Now that the truth’s out, shouldn’t you

words,

ego. but if she could smear

low, authoritative voice broke the silence.

Thu, 13 Mar

An Apology is in

with repressed anger as she muttered, “I’m

Finished

felt a surge of satisfaction. I pretended to strain to hear. “What was that?

voice slightly and gritted her teeth, forcing out

in any longer and spun around, walking

me, “I sincerely apologize, Ms. Sinclair. What happened just now was a

happens, Alpha, I hope you’ll investigate

hard stare, his Alpha presence pressing down on me. Several nearby pack members backed

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