FORSYTHIA’S POV
A grudge left unpaid. An oath fulfilled. Yet, here I was, playing cat and mouse with this man.
I placed my hands on his chest and pushed myself up forcefully.
Alpha Makarios’s eyes widened in surprise. He pushed himself off the floor and stood up. The situation had become awkward, and neither of us wanted to break the tension.
"Thank you for catching me," I said, bowing my head to look at the ground, unwilling to face or provoke him.
"Hmm," the Alpha grunted. He shoved his hands into his pockets.
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my room."
"Come to the Research Lab with me," he commanded.
Immediately, I shuddered. Goosebumps rose all over my skin.
"Very well." I nodded. Reminding him, I added, "Please don't give orders when it’s just the two of us."
Mak’s v
