Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103

Chapter 103

Iris

Arthur swings open the front door to reveal an older woman with graying hair standing in the hallway.

“Mrs. White,” he says, stepping aside and gesturing for her to enter. “Please, come in.”

The woman shuffles into the foyer, clutching a small duffle bag to her chest. She stops in the center of the room and looks around with a discerning eye before her gaze lands on me. Something seems to harden her weathered features, and she presses her lips into a thin line.

“Iris, this is Mrs. White, our new nanny,” Arthur says, gesturing between us. “Mrs. White, this is my mate, Iris.”

The use of that word–mate–sends an unwanted thrill through me. I can’t help but wish he’d chosen a different word, because although we are technically still mates, we’re not… together. And yet, at the same time, hearing him say it sets my pulse racing in ways I don’t want to admit.

Especially when he looks as handsome as he does right now, the top button of his shirt undone, hair ever so slightly mussed, and his sharp jaw dotted with overnight stubble.

The woman looks me up and down, causing me to draw my robe a little tighter around myself.

“Pleasure,” she says, then looks at Arthur, “Where is the child?”

“He’s sleeping,” Arthur replies. He begins moving toward the kitchen. “Tea? Coffee? Anything to eat?”

Mrs. White narrows her eyes, but follows Arthur into the kitchen. I hesitate, debating running upstairs to get changed, but ultimately follow them.

“Sleeping this late?” she asks as she settles onto a stool at the counter. “A boy his age should be up already, preparing for the day.”

I glance at the clock on the microwave and frown. It’s not even seven o’clock, and it’s a Saturday.

Arthur pours three cups of coffee and sets on in front of each of us. “Mrs. White is the reason why I was out all day yesterday. The interview process was extensive.” His eyes sparkle with humor. “On both ends, might I add.”

“I don’t agree to work for any family until I have the proper understanding of their household,” she says. “Even if it’s the Alpha President.”