Chapter 45. A Silent Encounter

Taya's POV

Jackson’s expression changed, and I knew exactly what he was thinking.

I plastered an indifferent look on my face.

“So, Alpha Sterling, do you still want to treat me—a woman who sells herself—to a meal?”

Surely, Jackson would hesitate to be seen with me now.

No such luck.

“Of course,” Jackson said firmly, his voice a bit rough with his wolf.

He turned and walked toward the hotel restaurant across the lobby.

Open-mouthed, I stared at his back as he strode away, his large Alpha form towering over everyone else.

Why did most Alphas have to be so... big?

After hesitating for a moment, I followed him.

When the restaurant manager saw Jackson, he hurried to greet him personally, instead of letting the host seat us.

“Alpha Sterling, this way, please.”

The manager led us to a quiet table in the corner. He pulled out our chairs and then handed us menus.

Jackson took a menu and looke