The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 10

Scythe approached the counter to order. He looked directly and waved. “Hi Adira!”

“Oh, you know her?” Haley said. “She can just take your order then.”

I sighed, approaching the cash register. So much so subtle. “Good morning Scythe. What can I get for you?”

e menu. “I can’t decide. What is your favorite drink here?”

ffee with cream. Many people like the nutella frappuccino though.” I smiled at him, trying t

with energy, even before having any coffee. He was definitely a morning person.

play to your left with a few other items.” I gestured to the counter that had gla

ting something in his brain. “Let’s get a buttered croissant and a chocolate chip muffin.”

cash register and told him the total.

he pulled out a twenty and handed it to me. “Keep the change.” He winked at me and left and sat dow

om right behind me.

y. He’s just friendly.”

ure about that,” Crystal teased. “I saw that wink.”

day?” Haley snapped.

Haley. “Why are you in such a bad mood?”

f. I shook it off and focused on work. I had enough going on to worry about an argument between teenagers.

mself, typing away on his computer. I was a little surprised after the initial interaction, but then I realized there was nothing wrong with him saying hi to me earlier. We didn’t have to pretend to not know each other just because he was here to make sure no one

t few days. I had been so focused on the fact that I wasn’t full werewolf and that Mark was supposed to be my mate, but I hadn’t thought much about the fact that someone tried to kill me. Scythe’s presence was a constant reminder of that. I tried to think about how someone even managed to dose me with

someone slipped something into my water or something. I looked at Crystal and Haley, feeling uneasy. I knew they didn’t like me, but I couldn’t imagine them trying to kill me. They seemed to be too young to be a hunter as well.

s planning on having me killed. It just seemed unnecessary. Maybe a customer snuck into the break room or something? I was starting to feel extremely paranoid standing in the coffee. It felt too open and exposed.

washed my hands and then left the bathroom.

“Are you okay?”

“I just needed a

“I’ll be over there if you need anythin

to linger in the coffee shop if you don’t want to.” I was worried he would get bored sitting h

or the most part.”

eeling that he didn’t want to go into more details, at least not here. “Okay, well, I only have a little more time left on

row. “Ready for what?”

date tonight.”

you get ready!”

but smile at Scythe. He seemed so bubbl

king me blush again.

when my shift is over.”

ide of the employee’s entrance to the building. He walked me back to my apartment, and I felt comfortable around him.

a pile of dirty laundry on the floor and a few dirty dishes not where they were supposed to be.

s hands.

thy. I walked into the room and gestured my hands to show off the room. “Well, here it is. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s what has gotten me through the years.”

ment before a grin pulled his lips. “It’s cozy. And you made it on your own. That’s pretty impressive. I’m not sure how I would’ve handled not having a pack for years.” Scythe covered his mouth, suddenly realizing what he said was

really sensitive about the not having a pack thing. I’m used to it by now, and I have managed well enough.”

e proud of yourself.”

y fault that I was alone, but then they would turn around and reject me. So far my interactions with Mark’s pack were very different. It gave me hope that this time it would be different.

.” I started walking to the bathroom, when Scythe’s voice stopped me.

f your attacker.” Scythe seemed a little nervous at the question.

red percent, so it felt nice to let the heat relax my muscles.

abits.

feeling embarrassed.

e things uncomfortable.

either. “I’m not really sure. I don’t go on dates very often.”

out in front of him.

for my taste. The sleeves were two thin straps, and the neckline plunged down. The dress was a slender fit that stopped midway on my thighs. There was a small slit up the side of the dress that would reveal even more of my thigh.

skipped over to me, shoving the dress in my hands. “I will just step outside for a moment while you get dressed.” He left my apartment, leaving me standing there with the dress in my hands.

in.”

ned! Alpha is going to drool all over you.”

lp me with my zipper?”

” Scythe was practically bouncing with excitement.

didn’t usually go this all out. I used to dress up more as a teenager, but I lost the desire to after losing my family. I had forgotten how much fun it could be. I felt myself tearing up a little.

back some pleasant memories. It’s been a while though.”

tight hug. “Good. I do

r and flung the door open. The moment Mark saw me, his jaw dropped.