Chapter 22 THALIA I started wiping the ceiling of Alpha Aldric's office. Luckily, I'm used to heights, so cleaning the ceiling was a breeze. "Thalia, what are you doing there? You might fall!" Beta Ryker said in fear as he entered Alpha Aldric's office. I was startled and lost my balance. I fell from the ladder, thinking it was the end for me. But someone caught me, and we both fell to the ground. I landed on the tiles, and he was on top of me. I felt our lips touch. I opened my eyes wide, shocked to see Alpha Aldric on top of me. My heart was racing. He quickly removed his lips from mine and stood up. I was nervous, but I also felt a spark of excitement. Even Athena was thrilled. "Oh, yeah, yeah! The curse will be lifted from us!" Athena exclaimed. I was too stunned to move. Beta

