Chapter 18 The Alpha “That was epic!” Darren’s stocky body shook with laughter as the boys crashed into the cafe, faces lit pink with adrenaline and excitement. Their eyes sought the couple sitting in easy silence over their drinks and they made a bee line for the two vacant chairs at the table. Sophia experienced a moment of misgiving at the way Darren’s gaze moved from her hair to her breasts and back up again. She told herself she imagined the flicker of interest in his expression. Animal dragged out a chair and clattered into it, reaching for the bottle of water on the table and Sophia’s glass. He sloshed the liquid into it and slurped loud enough to disturb most of the cafe. His laugh sounded high pitched and eardrum jarring. “That dude’s wrecked the back seat,” he snorted. “What a

