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had been assigned to help him start his day, but it seemed like he was determined to

rying to keep my frustration in check. But as the mi

e and pushed open the door, striding into the room with a sense of purpos

s, his chiseled body glistening with droplets of water. My eyes widened

in as he moved. His abs were defined, his hips narrow, and his legs strong and powerful. I

ook away, my eyes drawn to the Alpha's raw power and strength. And then, as if sudden

ding a shiver down my spine. "I didn't

d barged in unannounced, and now I was standing there, gawking at the

for your morning routine," I stutte

hink I can handle my own routine, Vanessa," he said, his voi

verstepped my bounds, and now I was paying the price. I turned to l

er now. "Don't go. I could use som

in his eyes that made my heart skip a beat. It was a glimmer of kindness, a hint of un

. He gestured for me to approach him, and I felt my heart race as I hesitated. But something about his ex

low and husky. "I have a meeting with the Council

out on the bed. I helped him into his shirt and pants, my fingers brushing again

like he could see right through me, like he knew all my secrets and desires. And yet

es gleaming with approval. "You're very good at this, Vanessa," he

at his words. "Thank you, Alpha," I s

with the formalities, don't you, Vanessa?" he said, his voice low and

he asking me to be his personal maid? Or was it something more? I could

ody. His chiseled chest and strong arms were etched in my mind, and I couldn't sh

as I poured the steaming hot coffee into a cup. I was so lost in thought that I didn't ev

g with embarrassment. How could I be so careless? I took a deep

ll room with a few tables and chairs, and a coffee machine that always seemed to be in use. I

I couldn't help but wonder what the day had in store for me.

my true feelings? O