Rejected by My Alpha Now He Replaced Me with a Copycat Luna novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109

Raven’s POV

I whirled, my hand going for my pocket, ready to pull my new knife, but I eased when I saw Cecilia making her way down the back alley.. Annoyance filled her eyes. “I thought maybe you’d left. Haven’t seen you around much.”

There was no missing the disappointment in those words.

“Been here. Working.” I left out the fact that she hadn’t seen me because she was no longer allowed inside Jack’s after purposely spilling her

drink on me.

Cecilia’s mouth flattened into a thin line. “Look. Will you just tell Dexter to let me back in the bar? This is so stupid.”

I straightened to my full height and stared down at her. “Pretty sure that’s between you and Dexter.”

Cecilia’s jaw worked back and forth. “He won’t let me back in if you’re not happy about it.”

“Miss,” Joe said, exhaustion in his voice. “You know exactly what you have to do. So, stop playing dumb. Apologize and move on with your life.

You were a bitch to the wrong person.”

The redhead’s cheeks bloomed a deeper red. “It was an accident. But whatever. I’m sorry I accidentally spilled a drink on you.”

I couldn’t help the laugh that broke free at the ridiculous non-apology.

Cecilia’s eyes narrowed on me. “What? It’s not good enough for you?”

“I don’t give a damn about your apology. You’re welcome back in the bar as long as you don’t cause trouble or make Dexter feel uncomfortable. I think he’s made it clear where you two stand.”

That redness crept down Cecilia’s neck. “What’s between Dexter and me is none of your business.”

“Actually,” Joe cut in, “it’s very much her business. Don’t play stupid. You’ve seen the way Dexter looks at her. The way they all look at her.”

“All?” Cecilia squeaked.

I rolled my lips over my teeth to keep from smiling. Gods, I loved Joe. Cecilia’s gaze ping-ponged back and forth between Joe and me.

“Disgusting,” she spat and then stalked off back to wherever she’d come from..

“Ah, jealousy,” Joe muttered.

This time, I didn’t try to hold in my laugh or smile. “You’re the best.”

“And don’t I know it.”

We finished loading up the cardboard, downed some delicious cupcakes, and got back to work. The lunch rush was a little heavier today. With Dexter having the day off, Joe and I switched back and forth between working the tables and the bar.

Jonathan and Marian were back, splitting a cheeseburger and the club sandwich with added avocado. Marty was in with a couple of friends. And there were some new faces I pegged as tourists,

“What’s the verdict?” I asked as I stopped by Jonathan and Marian’s table. “Who won today?”

Marian beamed up at me. “I smoked him. Extra avocado for the win.” She held out a hand, and I gave her a high five.

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Jonathan just shook his head, affection clear on his face. “We’re going for the brownie sundae for dessert. That’s the trump card.”

“That it is,” I said with a grin. “I’ll get that right in for you.”

I walked the order to the pass-through window and then moved to check in with Joe. “You good?”

“Let’s swap,” he suggested. “I’m getting twitchy.” Joe hated standing still for any length of time.

I grinned at him. “Not enough midday booze hounds for you?”

“Apparently not.”

“I got it. I’ll refill condiments while you work tables.” It was something I could do while keeping an eye on the bar.

“Sounds good.” Joe was already off, making the rounds to check on people and chat about local spots with tourists.

I pulled out the jumbo bottles of ketchup and mustard and got to work. I didn’t mind the quiet tasks. I could let my mind wander and get lost in the meditative nature of it all. Which is exactly what I did, until the sound of a throat clearing jarred me from my thoughts.

I started to turn, catching the scent before I saw the person.

Wolf. And a wolf I knew. One I hated with every fiber of my being.

There he sat on the stool, easy, casual. His hair was grayer now, but the slope of his nose was so similar to mine.

“Hello, my daughter. I’ve missed you.”

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