Chapter 20. Little Hiding Place

Zara's POV

"Alpha Nicolas, is there a reason you came to see me?" I inquired when I had recovered from my shock.

I took a deep breath, feeling my heart thump against my chest.

"Call me Nic," he grinned.

I felt my heart skip a beat when I saw his stunning yet commanding smile. When he smiled sincerely, he appeared considerably younger.

"Very well," I said, trying again. "Alpha Nic, what made you...?"

"For the love of the goddess," he growled, irritated, and wrinkled his nose as though he could smell something foul. "Ignore the formalities; we are not with other pack members; we are in a cave. I do not see why you and your beta have to refer to me by my Alpha title while here."

I rolled my eyes and sighed.

I was brought up to address an Alpha by his title when we were in the company of other people.

Was he trying to sidetrack the conversation?

Nic fixed me with his gaze, and for a few moments, I felt forced t