Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 277

Chapter 277

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The sun beats down mercilessly on my back as I stand on the very top rung of a rickety ladder, Sweat trickles down my back, making my yellow sundress stick to my skin. But the banner needs to go up, and I’m determined to get it done myself.

“Just a little higher,” I mutter, stretching as far as Lean The colorful “Children’s Day for the Arts” banner refuses to cooperate, the breeze catching It just enough to keep it tantalizingly out of reach of the branch I’m aiming for.

The ladder wobbles precariously beneath me, and I gasp. Maybe this wasn’t the best idea. But we’re short on volunteers, and everyone else is busy setting up the activity stations around the park.

Trise up on my tiptoes, still gripping the ladder with one hand while the other reaches for the branch. Almost there….

“Irish What the hell are you doing?”

Arthur’s alarmed shout startles me, causing the ladder to wobble even more dangerously. I glance down to see him jogging toward me.

“Hanging a banner,” I call down, as if it isn’t obvious. “What does it look like I’m doing?”

“It looks like you’re trying to break your neck before the event even starts,” he barks, reaching the ladder and steadying it with both hands. “Get down from there. Now.

I roll my eyes but begin my descent. “I almost had it,” I grumble as I reach the halfway point.

“And I almost had a heart attack,” Arthur growls, but he’s smiling now. “The future Luna of Ordan, found dead after falling off a ladder while hanging party decorations. What a headline that would make.”

When I’m eye level with him, I lean forward and press a quick kiss to his lips. “You worry too much, Alpha. I was fine.”

His hands come up to my waist, and he easily lifts me the rest of the way down. “Normal Lunas get volunteers to do the dangerous jobs, you know.”

“Well, I’m not normal.” I smirk and brush a sweaty strand of hair from my face. “And neither are you, Mr. Alpha President who apparently has time to micromanage his mate’s charity event setup.”

“I may have cleared my schedule for the afternoon. Couldn’t miss the big day.”

The simple admission warms me more than the summer heat. “Well, since you’re here, make yourself useful and hang this banner for me. You’re tall enough to reach without risking your life.”

He takes the banner with a mock salute. “Yes, ma’am.”

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As Arthur secures the banner between the two trees, I take a moment to survey the park. It’s been transformed from a simple grassy area to a children’s wonderland. Colorful tents house face painting areas game stations. Volunteers in matching t–shirts scurry around, setting up the final touches.

I can’t help but feel a surge of pride as I look around. Seeing my very first project come to life is more satisfying than I imagined. In just an hour, the place will be filled with children from all over Ordan, including the children from the orphanage.

“All done,” Arthur announces, returning to my side. “Banner secured, at least until the next strong breeze.

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“Thank you,” I say, linking my arm through his. “Want to see the rest of the setup?”

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He hesitates. “Actually, we need to talk.” He stops and turns to me. “I had a visitor today. A representative from the Ordan Humanitarian Society.”

I want to feel excited–the Ordan Humanitarian Society is the biggest charity in Ordan–but the look on Arthur’s face tells me that the visit wasn’t a happy one. “What happened?” Task

“She came to complain about you organizing a public school fundraiser while sending Miles to it hypocritical.

I frown. “How does anyone even know about Wellington? We’ve been so careful…”

Wellington. Called