AMIRA
“Are you okay?” Jared asked the moment I sat down, his eyes filled with concern. “I saw her walk out after you did, but I figured you would want to handle this alone.”
I felt a wave of relief that he hadn’t followed. If he had, he might have discovered that I was only using him to get what I wanted. Such a revelation could lead to getting fired, hurting Jared deeply, and possibly facing banishment by the Alpha—a fate no one would want to witness. “Thank you for letting me handle it,” I said, grateful for his understanding.
Reaching for the glass of wine again, I barely touched the rim before Jared intercepted it, taking the glass from me and handing me a bottle of water instead. “Don’t get drunk,” he admonished gently. “You still have to make a wish after we are done here.”
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