Alpha’s Hybrid Cinderella – Chapter 11

I couldn’t give him an answer right away. Class was about to start, and the professor was sending us impatient looks as she shuffled through her lecture notes. Ken had no choice but to leave, but he promised to show up after my class finished to continue our conversation.

I couldn’t stop thinking about it. A party? On Friday night? He had explained it was going to be held on grounds and hosted in one of the buildings that offered venues for just such occasions. It wouldn’t be one of the rowdy house parties that I’d initially thought he was inviting me to, but almost like a school dance.

It was for both current students who could afford the pricey tickets as well as past graduates, a chance to donate to the university and indulge in some nostalgic fun.

ponsors, surely he would be invited and more than welcome. He obviously wasn’t a current student nor could he be a graduate, but he was the reigning Alpha of the city. He must have been invited.

ent to parties with. When would I realize I was free now, and no longer a slave? I was my own person. I got to decide for myself now, whenever I wanted.

e or if he had come back after taking care of business in the meantime. I hoped it was the latter.

can’t give you an answer yet.”

stands.”

it was just the two of us today.

und out before I did. I was surprised that she hadn’t mentioned it yet.

I could stand it no longer. “Ken invited me.”

ped. “Ken? Ken Joseph?”

one would have given it away.

Nothing. I’m not th

n’s mate.”

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not Alpha Evan’s mate.”

t can’t be true. He’s been looking for ages, and he brought you back. He’s never taken a woman before from any of the pack

hat’s it.”

?”

least she took me at my word about Dark Moon’s abuse.

ous as you thought, but haven’t you wondered? I’m a hybrid. Hybrids can’t be an Alpha’s true mate.”

s.”

? You were saying you had nothing to do this weekend, right?”

usiness.

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wered immediately.

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r you.

d you mind if I brought friends?

ut you can only have on

help my amusement. Maybe. We’ll see, I typed back.

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anging around with Ken Joseph again. He had been so angry the first time for no good reason, at least none that he dared to tell me, but it wasn’t fair to hav

away from Dark Moon’s clutches, I couldn’t bear to think of losing Raf, Leon, and yes, even Ken’s company.

his next battle and takeover. A tinge of sadness colored my hours. He was off and aw

was going to wear and got a few pointers, but even so…

d myself I would take advantage of my new life. Letting my fear from living so long in Dark Moon’s shadow control me — no. Never again. Alpha Evan was more generous than they had ev

iny diamonds? Real diamonds? The single strap dress was so beautiful I almost put it back, but again, I’d promised myself. No backing down.

miles on their faces, both of them head over heels for each other in their beautiful attire. They were so happy to see me, and to have this night with each other.

yeah, I could admit it. I was envious of their connection and their shared joy. But I

ear him well. Compliments in people’s heads were hard enough to handle. Hearing them said aloud was simply too much.

he leaned in to ask me what I wanted to drink.

muring died. The music was loud, but with the dead silence from the dancers and party guests, somehow it felt far too quiet.

Indeed, all talking stopped from where we were all the way to the doors.

te.

rd me, dressed in a tux like everyone else here.

ht for me.

he in the next city over? — when he extended a hand toward me.

you for a dance?”