Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180

I checked the time and agreed. We’d have to be quick and efficient in our shopping and I said a little prayer I’d find what I wanted right away if we were to make it back before six.

I had a lot of fun shopping with Kelsey. I had been looking for a new little black dress that would wow Patrick, but when I slipped on the short red number that made Kels describe me as a “bombshell,” there was no doubt it was the one. I wasn’t sure where he was taking me or what we were doing, so I grabbed a pair of skinny jeans too, and planned to pick up my new blue cashmere sweater I’d gotten for Christmas that made my eyes pop, to change in to if I needed.

I couldn’t resist the black, leather, knee high boots I had seen in the window of a new shoe store on our way out. The best part was they looked fabulous with both the dress and the jeans. Kelsey nodded her approval and we made our way back up the mountain with little time to spare.

Once home I took time to shower and blow out my hair, brushing it till it shined. Lily helped me fix my hair, opting to leave it down. She carefully straightened it and offered suggestions as I meticulously applied my makeup. Dressing, I examined myself in the mirror, feeling particularly sexy and satisfied with the look, though a little nervous, too.

“Are you trying to kill the man?” Lily asked as I stepped out in my new red dress and boots. My black leather jacket completed the look to perfection. “Girl, he is going to have a heart attack when he sees

you in that. You look gorgeous!”

I hugged my sister. “Thanks Lil, and thanks for doing my hair on such short notice, too.”

I packed my new outfit, along with the clothes I had borrowed from Patrick that morning, two additional casual outfits, two work outfits, a pair of pajamas, and underwear to leave over at his place. Maybe it was too soon, but I was not going to let what happened this morning ever happen again. In the bathroom I grabbed a spare deodorant and toothbrush to toss in. I could always leave it in the trunk of my car if I chickened out trying to claim my space in his home.

A low whistle sounded as I left my room and I smiled at my dad and did a little twirl, showing off my

new dress.

“Since when do we go all out like this for family dinner night? You look beautiful, sweetie, but I’m afraid I’m a little underdressed.” He gave me a quick hug and my heart sunk.

“It’s Tuesday? It can’t be Tuesday.”

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Billionaire Alpha’s 99 Deadly Games

Chapter 180

He frowned. “So we’re not dressing up for family dinner night, I take it?”

Mom joined us and eyeballed me suspiciously. “What’s going on?”

I slumped down onto the couch, quite unladylike, and pouted. “I didn’t even realize it was Tuesday family dinner night. I need to call Patrick and change our plans.”

“Wait, wait, wait. What’s this about Patrick and plans? Tell me.”

I took a deep breath. “Patrick asked me out, like on a date … tonight.”

My mother sniffed the air around me and I snorted and pushed her away. “No, we haven’t mated. He knows I’m not ready and thought we should just take some time to get to know each other instead of stressing about it.”

She smiled back at me. “That is a smart man you have there, Elise. A good man. I like that Patrick O’Connell very much and clearly he knows what you need and is patient enough to wait for you. That’s not easy on a mating male.” She glared at me like she was trying to make it more impactful or something, like I didn’t already know that much about him. “Go. Enjoy your date, but I expect you both at family dinner next week. No excuses. Are we clear?”

I squealed a little in excitement and jumped up and hugged her. “Yes, we’ll be there. Thank you,

Mom!”

Patrick