PAIGE Now in the comfort of my room, I wondered if it was rude to just walk out on them like I did. I didn't mean to ruin dinner for them as it was moving better than I'd expected. It wasn't as bad as I'd envisioned and that was something, though I couldn't stop myself from stealing glances at Hazel as we ate. He didn't look at all thrilled to have me around. It felt like I was intruding on his private space and I needed to get out. I felt the glares, the snarls, and the growls he made. I believed it was because I was there and then the talk about the ball and dates started. It sounded suspicious to me that Alpha Maverick wanted Hazel to go with me as a date. Why would he want someone that doesn't wish me alive as my date? I didn't think twice before deciding to ask them about the reaso

