Chapter 30: Ayla
My mind was all over the place by the time we pulled up to Kingston’s house. I nearly fell on the stairs when I forgot about the boot on my leg and caught it on a step. Kingston
was there to catch me.
“Everything okay?” he asked. “You were pretty quiet on the ride home.”
I cleared my throat. “Yeah, sorry. It’s just been a big day.”
“I didn’t overwhelm you, did I?” Kingston rushed. “I just know that you’ve been going a bit stir–crazy, and I thought this was a good opportunity for you to get back to work. I’m sorry if just sprung it on you.”
“I mean, you did plan for it to be a surprise,” I said with a grin. “It’s fine. It was very thoughtful. And you’re right. I have been going a little nuts in here. I’m very excited. This was all great. Thank you.”
“But…”
I chuckled. “No ‘but.‘ Really, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.” I pushed up on my toes and k*ssed him on the cheek.
“I’m happy to hear it. Now let me help you up the stairs.”
I rolled my eyes but let him take my arm and assist me into
the house.
“I think I’m going to go change,” said. “I’ll be back out in a
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“Okay.” Kingston k*ssed me on the temple and headed toward the kitchen.
I went to my room and shut the door, taking a deep breath once I was alone. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was feeling. I was definitely excited. That was the truth. I really liked Erica, and from what I learned during our meeting, I admired the company that she had built. It was just a big move to go from being an author to running an entire publishing house within a matter of months.
But it was a really great opportunity, and I was grateful that Kingston had set it up for me. But maybe that was what was bothering me. Kingston had been so wonderful. But I felt like this was being handed to me because the Alpha was asking for favors. I didn’t feel like I had actually earned it.
I brushed off the feeling. I would have several months to earn my place there. It wasn’t like I was completely handed the job and expected to take over on Monday. I still had time to prove myself.
I changed into some loungewear and headed back into the living area. Kingston was coming back in through the front door with a pile of mail in his hand. As he fl*pped through the stack, his brow suddenly furrowed.
“What is it?” I asked.
“You have mail,” he said hesitantly, holding up a blue
envelope.
“What?” No one outside of Sablemane knew I was here, and it wasn’t like I had any reason to receive mail from anyone. I
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took the envelope from Kingston and looked at it.
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It had my name on the front, but that was it no address, no postage. Now it was my turn to furrow my brow. It was a dark blue, and for some reason, it looked familiar.
I opened the envelope, and there was a card inside. Pulling it out, there was a photo of a nature scene on the front. I opened it to read what was inside, and my heart leaped into my throat.
I guess you didn’t understand.
You weren’t supposed to find another.
Be smart, my love, and keep your distance.
Or you’ll force my hand.
You belong to me.
“Kingston,” I said, my eyes locked on the words in front of me.
He must have sensed my panic because he was at my side in seconds. He took the card from my hand.
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