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.

my assignments are going to get far more complicated than this. I can’t let my personal opinions and emotions cloud

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

leads me to the line behind his parents and we begin filling our plates and then head to a long rectangular table at the

Reggie comes up and startles me while I’m lost in the beauty of the glass. “This depicts the great war that prompted the Moon Goddess to declare Alpha Kings and their territories. Even with ranks and hierarchy built into our way of life, there was always someone who wanted power without earning it.” He

guided me to a chair next to Xander at the head table. “You seem to be doing well so far,

a moment

have already begun.”

Reggie takes his seat next to Xander as he