#Chapter 13 – Engagement
Abby

He looms over me, his jaw clenched. His anger seems to win out over his attempt to shield his

emotions from me. The sheer power radiating off him makes me want to back down and submit to him.

I shake my head to clear my thoughts and take a step back. He might be an Alpha, but that doesn’t

mean I should let him get away with everything. I don’t need to submit to him, and I have no intention of

doing so ever again. If he thinks he can intimidate me, he’s wrong. I stand up straighter and stare him

in the eye.

“Engaged?” he snarls. “To whom?”

I cross my arms, creating a further barrier between us. I refuse to back down. “His name’s Adam

Mitchell, and he’s great. He’s my partner, and he really cares about me. No matter what, he believes in

me. He thinks I’m competent and loyal.”

I only say the last part to get under his skin, but I can’t help myself. It’s not like he doesn’t deserve it

after everything.

Karl growls in answer, and unease pools in my gut. I have a feeling that the growl came from his wolf

more than anything. He turns away and runs his hands through his hair, clearly trying to get a grip on

his anger. I wait quietly for him to sort himself out.

I was just as surprised when Adam proposed to me, but I haven’t second guessed my answer. Even

though we haven’t been going out for very long, I really like him. I think we could be really good

together, and we have time to get to know each other, anyway. Things move fast in our world, and we

both want the same things. That’s what really matters.

“Did you say Adam Mitchell?” he finally says, turning to look at me again. His expression has smoothed

to it. He’s trying to keep me out. Though, I

trying

“Yes?”

S hit, I know him.” He shakes his head. “He’s the latest restaurant investor to make a name

himself.”

you a fortune as well,” I say. “If

blessing to start a new life.” I’m not really expecting him to do so, but I

ask. It would certainly make life easier if he

his head with a dry laugh. “I’m

the right to sound so

years. Three years. Why is he doing this now,

don’t know what to tell you, Karl. I’m happy

a sudden step toward me, a pleading look in his eyes. “Let’s

behind my back, and he drops his to his side. “I can do better

just can’t stand the

he thought I’d take him back after everything. It’s not as

even know why he left me in the

say. “I can’t focus all of my energy on

before, then what about

approve of my restaurant business. He

know that I have no intention of giving up the thing I love, especially just

how am I supposed to trust that he won’t just leave

nothing.

“We can start over.”

my expression. “No, I don’t think

I’m exhausted. As usual, the

can’t wait to get off my feet and

in. He looks up at

opening his arms

and rest my head against his chest. Today has been an

get to bed so I can put it all

the anger,

“You okay?”

“It’s just been a

“Did something happen?”

torso and close my eyes. His body is warm,

have to carry me to bed sooner rather

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