My Secret, My Bully, My Mates by Miss L

“You do realize how much bigger you made the target on me right?” I lean in to whisper to him.

“Your target was already placed when you stepped out of that elevator on my arm, no reason not to have fun with the situation.” He’s leaning in close but looking me in the eye, then he shoots a quick look over my shoulder, not moving his face, then looks back at me and smiles a wicked smile.

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“Nothing I wasn’t given permission to do.” He mutters before kissing me on the cheek, but far too close to my lips for my comfort. It’s not that it was bad, but it feels wrong somehow. I know he’s flirting to keep people away from the both of us, but I don’t know if I can reciprocate. Maybe it’s because I know we are related now, or just that I know he isn’t my mate and that’s something he should save for her. I have to suck it up and play this part though. That is my job, my assignment.

get far more complicated than this. I can’t let

and gold chairs. I wasn’t sure what I expected, but this semi-informal buffet style breakfast wasn’t it. I figured leaders of this caliber would want or expect table service, but I also understand the practicality

rectangular table at the head of the room seated under a stained glass window

someone who wanted power without earning it.” He looked pointedly at me and I nodded in understanding, it was still a problem today, but with the Alpha Kings having a common goal to keep

Xander at the head table. “You seem to be doing well so far, no trouble I

at Xander for a moment then back to Alpha

begun.” I giggled and

Was it Chandler or Grunyun?” Alpha Reggie takes his seat next to Xander as he