Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

She’s been watching me all morning, I thought, my wolf senses picking

up hér elevated heart rate. Humans think they’re so subtle, but every

change in their body gives them away.

I selected a high–protein lunch from the cafeteria options and found

a quiet corner table. The food was decent, though nothing compared

to the meals at Grey Manor. Still, there was something satisfying

about eating alone, on my own terms.

I noticed Lisa making her way toward me, carrying the exact same

meal I’d chosen. She was trying so hard to look casual that it was

almost comical.

“Mind if I join you?” she asked with an overly surprised tone. “What a

coincidence running into you here!”

I had to bite back a smile. Such an obvious little setup. Humans are

adorable with their little schemes.

“Sure,” I replied simply, watching her settle into the chair across from

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Lisa fidgeted with her napkin before speaking. “Hey Iris, funny

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running into you here at lunch.”

“Yes, quite the coincidence,” I replied dryly, my inner wolf amused by

her transparent attempt at casual conversation.

I could tell she was working up to something, so I waited patiently,

letting her stew in her own nervousness.

“So,” she finally blurted out, “do you know Sebastien Grey personally?

Everyone’s talking about how he seems particularly interested in your

project.”

I took a bite of my salad, considering my response. “I know him. He’s

the CEO–who wouldn’t know him?” I paused, then added with complete honesty, “If you’re asking if we’re close, then no, we’re not.”

It wasn’t a lie. Whatever Sebastien and I had been to each other,

“close” was never the right word.

Lisa seemed disappointed by my straightforward answer, clearly hoping for juicier gossip. I continued eating, letting the conversation

lapse into silence.

As I stood to get some water, I told Lisa, “You go ahead and finish. I’m

just going to grab a drink.”

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I walked toward the break area, silently amused by Lisa’s crestfallen

expression. The poor girl had probably expected some scandalous

revelation about the mysterious CEO and his new intern.

Just as I reached for the water dispenser, a strong hand grabbed my

arm and pulled me into the nearby break room. I heard the lock click

before I could fully process what was happening.

My heart raced as I recognized Sebastien’s scent immediately–pine,

leather, and that distinctive note that was uniquely him. My wolf

stirred restlessly, responding to his proximity despite my brain’s

objections.

I looked up to find Sebastien’s face dark with anger, his eyes boring

into mine with an intensity that made my breath catch.

“What do you want?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

He leaned in closer, his breath hot against my ear as he whispered a

single word: “Not familiar?”

A chill ran down my spine. He must have overheard my conversation

with Lisa. I refused to meet his gaze, but he grabbed my chin, forcing

me to look at him.

What I saw in his eyes terrified me–raw anger swirling with

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something possessive and primal. My heart hammered against my

ribs as I tried to make sense of his reaction.

“When you married me, when you begged for my help to protect your

family, you didn’t think we were ‘not familiar‘ then, did you?” he

hissed. “But now you’re so eager to distance yourself from me?”

The accusation stung, bringing back memories of all I’d sacrificed for

a marriage that was never real. I was about to respond when his

mouth crashed down on mine, his kiss aggressive and demanding.

I froze, caught between pushing him away and responding to the

primal call that pulled my wolf toward his. My mind screamed at me

to resist while my body betrayed me, responding to his touch despite

everything.

Someone knocked on the door. “Is anyone in there?”

I stiffened in panic, mortified at the thought of being discovered in

this compromising position. Sebastien and I locked eyes, his filled

with possession and mine with confusion.

What the hell was going on?