Tasting

46–A New Alpha In Town! 

Nora: 

“Oh my goodness, her mansion is stunning. No wonder she’s so rude to everyone,” Natalya whispered into my ear, and I nodded, trying to avoid the conversation about mansions and money. There were far more important things to focus on than to talk about mansions. 

“It still doesn’t excuse her from being rude to others,” I murmured under my breath, shaking my head as I watched some of the students. from our class making out, not even with their mates. 

“Their mates aren’t here. Are they cheating on them?” I asked, looking directly at the couple while Natalya held my hand and pulled me away from them. The place was packed, and the music was deafening. I had to constantly sigh to catch my breath and glance around. The smell of alcohol was also making me feel drowsy. 

“Nora! Why didn’t you text me when you arrived?” Just when I thought I could stand in the corner and blend into the wall, only emerging when it was time to leave for home, I heard April’s cheerful voice, and then she rushed in my direction. She was wearing a purple mini–dress that barely covered her underwear. 

“Oh my! You look fantastic,” she exclaimed, grabbing my hand after giving me a quick hug and then scanning me from head to toe. 

I noticed Natalya smiling widely, waiting for her turn to be greeted by April. Natalya looked cute in a pink dress with a pink beanie on her 

head. 

I wished April could show some decency and greet her properly. I 

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didn’t care much about hanging around with certain people. I loved being by myself anyway. Natalya was a good friend, so I got lucky. As for Natalya, I could tell she wanted attention and for people to like her. 

“So, who came with you?” she then looked behind me and met with at wall, so she started to look around. 

“Actually, Lord Atwood decided that I would be taking care of her for the night,” that was the perfect moment for Natalya to jump in and remind April that she was also there. April let go of my hands and turned her head to Natalya, sparing her a quick glance before she pulled her nose up in disgust. 

“Hello,” Natalya added again.. 

“Yeah, I saw you. You look–” April turned to her and crossed her arms over her chest. 

“Amazing.” I helped her complete her 

sentence before she ended up 

hurting Natalya’s feelings with her nonsense. 

“Thank you,” Natalya giggled and rocked her body a little. 

“So, none of the brothers came? I mean, Ryker was going to come, right?” the sad pout on April’s face was a clear indication that she was expecting him to come. I mean, I wasn’t stupid to not notice that she was mentioning his name way too many times. 

And while I didn’t feel like I was in a state or had a relationship that would make me feel jealous, I was feeling jealous. I don’t know why, but whenever she said his name, I was bothered. 

“No, he was busy. Besides, I love Natalya’s company. You know, walking around with your stepbrother who is so overprotective could be a bit of a mess,” I bet I sounded like a fool, but April bought it. Even 

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Natalya nodded. 

“So, why don’t you stay over for the night, and then Ryker can come pick you up later?” April once again suggested another scenario that inevitably led her to talk about Ryker, and I shook my head.. 

“Actually, the driver will come to pick me up. He will drop Natalya off too,” I mumbled, feeling a bit uncomfortable with this topic now. 

Her constant mention of Ryker in every conversation was a bit tiresome. I didn’t want to hear about those brothers who treated me poorly and didn’t even care about my feelings. 

“Okay!” April sighed. “By the way, have you met my cousin?” She abruptly grabbed my arm and began to pull me away from Natalya towards a crowd of boys. Natalya hurried and held my other hand so she wouldn’t be left behind. 

“Um, why do I need to meet your cousin?” I argued, but she was so forceful with the pulling that I ended up in the kitchen where a few guys were taking shots. 

“Because he’s cute,” she added, giggling as she pointed at a tall blonde 

guy. 

“There will be no–” Well, I was going to deny it, but looking at the hawk–eyed guy whose jawline could cut anyone’s throat made me choke on my words. He had a beautifully sculpted face with blue eyes sparkling from afar. 

“What happened?” he must have noticed April pointing at him, so he called out. I cleared my throat and then quickly ran my hand through my hair. 

She wasn’t lying, he was cute. 

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“I want you to meet Nora Atwood.” my heart flipped inside my chest. when she mentioned my name alongside Lord Atwood’s. I know I was known as the stepdaughter, but I didn’t have any connection or legal binding to them. 

“Oh!” he smirked. finishing his drink and gesturing for his friends to continue without him. They were all gathered around the kitchen counter when we interrupted them. 

“Hi. I’m Brody Donovan, alpha of Silver Jaws Pack,” he reached us with one hand in his khaki pants and extended his hand. 

Alpha! Of course, he was an alpha material. 

“Hi. I’m Nora.” I uttered. feeling shy for some reason. As he shook hands with me. I noticed how strong his grasp could be yet how gentle he was. 

“Nora! That’s a pretty name.” he said, then leaned in to look into my eyes, “that’s the most perfect green I have ever seen in my life,” he whispered when complimenting my eyes. I shrunk into myself more and awkwardly mouthed a ‘thank you.‘” 

“I’m Natalya, I’m her friend,” Natalya quickly stepped between us with her hand up for a shake. 

“Hey, Natalya,” unlike his cousin April, he was much more welcoming and sweet towards her. 

“Natalya, why don’t you come with me and let them talk,” however, things escalated quickly when April grabbed Natalya’s hand and started dragging her toward the living room. 

“Um,” as I looked over to watch them walk away, I didn’t realize that Brody had noticed my actions. He bent over into my ear from behind 

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and whispered something that made the hair on the back of my neck. 

stand up. 

“Are 

you afraid of being left alone with me? Don’t worry, I don’t hurt pretty girls like you.” 

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