My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 48

　　“In order not to raise suspicion, I should also try to show interest in what Rita is saying. Her guard will get lowered if she thinks we’re getting along well. When they all think I’ve given up on escaping… That’s when I’ll make my move” She decided.

　　“… So I finally considered giving him a chance and that one moment changed my life forever!” Rita said, finally pausing after a long time of talking.

　　“O-Oh, wow! That was so…” Roxanne said nervously, after all she didn’t hear over half of the story.

　　“Yeah, so you see Roxanne… You have to accept it sooner or later. It’ll be easier if you do. You can’t fight fate” Rita said with a smile.

　　“Y-Yeah…”Roxanne said awkwardly.

　　After this there was an awkward silence that enveloped the two as they stared at each other uncomfortably.

　　“This isn’t good. It’s clear I’m not paying attention and I don’t care about what she’s saying. Maybe I can…” Roxanne panicked in her mind.

　　In order not to rouse any suspicion, she had to ‘fit’ in. To do that in the most efficient way possible, she would need to fool Rita into thinking she was beginning to accept life in the community, and her new life.

　　“R-Rita… Can you show me around?” Roxanne asked hesitantly.

　　“What?” Rita asked in surprise. She didn’t expect Roxanne to say that.

　　Roxanne gulped. What was she thinking, just blurting out something like that? Now Rita would become suspicious of Roxanne and her motives for wanting to move around the village. However, Rita's expression shocked Roxanne.