FakeNovelChapter 59 Xena's POV "Aren't you jealous?" William asked Ama.
"I don't really like it, but you're a beta, you need to manage the pack. That responsibility includes talking to girls. I know if I say something, you'll make space for me," Ama replied, looking into William's eyes with sincerity. William pulled Ama close, planting a kiss on her forehead. The tenderness in that simple gesture made my heart ache a little.
"I have to get to school now. Csay goodbye to me," William said, tickling Ama before playfully smacking her butt as she got up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'll walk you out," Ama said, following him. I watched them rush off together, an involuntary smile spreading across my face despite the twinge of longing in my chest.
"I'm glad she's happy here," Ryder suddenly said, his deep voice pullingfrom my thoughts.
"She's never smiled like that before," I replied, standing up to stack our dishes and silverware together. "Really?" His green eyes studiedwith curiosity.
"Yeah." I gathered our trays and utensils, taking them to the return window. "I can tell you why." "Why?" he asked, followingwith his own tray.
"William needs to let her do things her way, not his mother's way. She's talented, and all he does is diminish her abilities. She feels like her voice isn't being heard," I explained, the words flowing naturally as I thought about my best friend.
"She told you that?" Ryder asked as we walked together toward his office.
"I can see it in her," I answered simply, not elaborating on the years of friendship that had taughtto read Ama like an open book.
He opened his office door for me. I sat at one end of the couch while he took the other. The distance between us felt like an uncrossable chasm, though we were only feet apar Aren't you jealous?" he asked suddenly, his green eyes fixed amwith an intensity th made my skin tingle.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmII took a deep breath, my heart racing unexpectedly. Was he reilly askingthis? mixture of irritation and hurt surged through me.
First of all, you haven't actually approached me. Secil, were mot mates yet, so I'm ju a regular girl sitting next to you. This isn't good. Peunite will think we're a couple. You s I'm just a business transaction," I replied, keeping my voice level despite the emotions churning inside me.
Ryder glared at me. "You should know it's not actually like that."
"Well, then I'll just wait for you to paradearound, saidsarcastically, crossing my arms over my chest.
"The Ice Princess wants a parade?" Ryder chucked, the nicknStinging more tha m than I wanted to admit.
"No, just to be accepted and needed," I said softly, a rare momentoɓ M vulnerability slippi through my E carefully constructed defenses. Chapter Comments LIKE
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