The Alpha King Call Boy – Chapter 152

“Well, don’t you look sharp.” I gave Kayden an approving nod. “I’ve always said you clean up nice.”

“Yeah, yeah,” he muttered dismissively, fighting a self-pleased grin.

He ran a hand down the smooth surface of his face and throat, which had just been shaved as close as a razor can get. In recent weeks Kayden had been keeping a short beard, making this morning’s transformation dramatic.

he way it likes to be—but the trim was overdue. It felt really good to run my fingers through my mane and tame it easily after a current of wind caught and played

nd offering bar drinks while bustling through efficient fitting services. It was a bit early for alcohol, but the staff acted distraught by my refusal of a beverage, so I finally accepted a cocktail and took a tiny sip just so that they would leave me alone about it.

get the phone, of course hoping it was Fiona.

home for lunch around noon.

fication from Fiona.

ing me. I shooed the tailor out of the room before I answered.

to testify. First thing the next morning.

or what the defense is liable to bring up on cross.”

his over with, though.

e as soon as I can.”

o let her know. I offered to come back and spend a little time with her before I’d have to spend probably the rest of the

ot to worry about our lunch plans. I didn’t like the idea of her being alone all day, but she assured me s

me up from Brandon’s office, letting her know I was on my way back.

ar back from her after a few minutes. Then I became actively concerned when I tried calling her ten minutes later and she didn’t pick up.

as

started panicking when I couldn’t reach Fiona.

entered, because Fiona was asleep in bed and Nina had clearly dimmed the lights for her. The only light on was the stained-glass lamp on Fiona’s desk, where Nina was sitting.

t was already packed full of neatly organized books.

t source of its own.

me to my car,” she whispered, sli

anks for staying with her,” I told Nina once we were out

ething, though.”

What?

afternoon. And she hardly ate anything all day. She’d be pissed if she knew I was telling you this. Said something about, she doesn’t want to worry you, and she’ll feel better once you’re back. Like I said, it’s probably nothing, she’s probably right—I just wanted you to know.”

you for telling me.”

keep an eye on her. I know you already do. I just want to be

end like you looking out for her, Nina.” I meant it. My gratitude for Fiona’s best friend was peaking to an all-time high.

utton on her car key and started toward the driver’s door.

ation.

ot in, then left me with one parting comment. “Take care of our girl,” she said. The

w, careful steps. I didn’t want to wake Fiona, especially if she’d not been feeling well.

for the best, handled the bathroom doorknob delicately and continued through my nighttime ablutions with as much stealth as I could muster.

n drawn to mine by a magnet.

to my neck.

ound her. “I’m sorry I woke you.”

edge of it.

exhaled; it came out as a groan. My body started stiffening immediately.

hat she wanted was quite clear. Her cool hands, featherlight and lazy, started feeling up the contours of my chest.

e she could get ready for bed. The skirt of the dress was scrunched up and disheveled, having been under a blanket that she was now pushing aside.

pered.

r lips to my ear and whined, “God