Chapter 16

FEYRE

After Alpha Zade left, I got up and sat back in my chair, trying to look as normal as possible. Gertrude gives me a look but I shoot her a smile and dig into my pancakes trying to keep a straight face.

Amazing flavors burst on my tongue and I moaned.

"You don't seem to like the alpha very much," she observes a moment later, taking the seat next to mine.

I think about it for a bit before lifting my shoulder in a shrug. She seems to be his fan and I haven't studied her enough to know how she would take that.

"I know he may seem like he isn't the nicest person, but he has a good heart."

I don't reply to that.

"Are you staying here for long?" I purse my lips, chewing slowly and give her a nod then I shake my head.

I swallow a little and mumble. "Not really. I'm not sure."

Her lips break out in a smile.

"It would be amazing," she laughs. I stare at her confused. "I haven't seen the alpha look so alive in long,"

"That