Emily’s POV
The late afternoon sun had just begun to soften when I arrived at the amusement park, the smell of fried dough and sugar hit me before I even stepped through the gates, making my stomach twist in anticipation.
I hadn’t felt this light in weeks ever since elder Jacobs’ death, since the chaos, since Ruddy and I contracted partnership.
Today, I wasn’t Alpha Cortez, I wasn't the heiress with enemies lining the city streets, I was just… Emily, the young girl going on a date.
Ralph was already waiting near the carousel, his hands tucked casually into his jacket pockets, he looked like he’d just stepped out of a magazine shoot. He saw me immediately and gave a slow, calm, charming smile that made my heart fluster.
“You made it.” He said, his voice low but playful. “I was startin
