Chapter 18
Maya’s POV
“Hey,” he whispered, pulling his hand away from mine and fixing his shirt. Inurned around dowly and looked at
him.
“If you’re not comfortable with this, we could definitely go somewhere else, I didn’t mind. Just say the word.” He sounded genuine and I almost hated myself for even showing my discomfort.
“That won’t be necnary” I said, trying to play it off.
He looked at me for a while, I could feel his eyes searching for mine. “Maya, doesn’t really matter to me. I thought this would be comfortable for you. If not, we can leave”
I opened my mouth to say it was okay, but before I could even form a sentence, he had already signaled Martin, who came ever immediately.
“Sir” Marin asked, looking at me and then turning his attention back to Derrick.
“Something came up. Manin. We’re going somewhere else.” Derrick said calmly.
“Is there a problem, sir?”
Martin asked, his voice echoing sudden shock
“No, no problem at all,” Derrick assured him. “How is your family, Martin! Are they nearby?” He asked calmly. I thought the question was odd, but I didn’t interrupt instead I watched on.
“hes sir. They are close by. This is my last shift for the night, and we’re all going)
home together.”
“Thor’s good, really good.” Derrick sand with a smile and I could almovi tell what he was thinking. “How about you and your family, spend the night here! Enjoy the hall and everything that’s paid for
His eyes widened in surprise. “Sir, that’s too generous. We couldn’t povully—
Derrick cut him off. “I okay, Martin. I’ll speak to your boss. Don’t worry about it just enjoy the night with your family.”
Martin looked at me and then at Derrick again. Thank you sir. Really, thank you” I could hear his voice breaking with gratitude and his lips curling
into a smile
Derrick nodded and then turned to me. He stood up and helped me get up. He took off his jacket and wrapped it around me again. “Shall we?”
I smiled and nodded, suddenly feeling warmer than I was a few moments ago.
We got into the car, and Derrick started the engine. Tm sorry if that was too much,” he said softly. “I just wanted to do something special, and it was terrible.” He said with a small smile on his fare.
I smiled back and placed my hand on his. “Thank you.” I said sofily.
He held my hand and squeezed it gently. “I get it. let’s go somewhere simple, okay? No preure
We drove through the city, the tension from earlier seemed to have faded away and the city lights waved past
We pulled up to a small restaurant, almost at the outskirts of the city, I didn’t complain because I knew about his repucation and how people would react if they found our. We walked out of the car and into the restaurant and the doorbell jingled as we went through.
This place is perfect,” he said with a small smile as we walked in together.
The restaurant was wann and had wooden tables, it was wide of the mark from where we just came from. Sit here. I’ll go place our order,” he before heading to the counter
I felt my bag vibrate and I pulled my phone out of my bag, it was a message from Bella. “How is in going“”
I sighed and put my phone into my bag not ready to go there. 1 looked around already loving the atmosphere.
Just then, Derrick came back to the table, carrying a tray. “It smells amazing.” I said, smiling. It has exactly what i would have ordered and that came as a slight wrprise
“Im starving.” Derrick said,
d, and heat
The started to eat. It was really nice to see that he was comfortable and could rauty blend into any kind of lifestyle
I picked up my fork and took a bite. We are in sence for a few minutes and then I decided to break the silence.
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“You’re an Alpha” 1 said, keeping my eyes in my food still.
Derrick looked up and 1 ilid as well. “Yes” He said, not concerneil that | Kad brought that tip.
“Shadow ang pack. My pack, has kind of the major ruling on this side of the city”
I nodded and took another bite, not knowing how to continue the conversation. “Where are you from or at least what pack?” He asked softly
I froze for a moment before answering. “I’m from The Blue moon pack, or at least I was. I don’t belong anywhere anymore.” I said, my voice echoing in some sort as I ended the senience. “It’s a long story. I don’t want in explain” I said before he would ask anymore question.
He nodded. “I understand. I won’t push”
I didn’t have to say something else for him to know that I was a rogue wolf, it wasn’t often to see someone who wanted nothing to do with their
“Cars I ask you a question?” He asked calmly. I looked up to him and he was wiping his mouth. I looked at his plate and he was done eating.
“The night is slipping away, and I don’t want to waste anymore of your time. I like you and would like to start something special.”
I opened my mouth to speak but he touched my hand. “Before you say anything, I can tell that you feel the same way too, you don’t have to tell me We can do this on your own terms, that is if you don’t want anyone to know yet, but I want to be there for you, only you?
I sighed and dropped my fork. “It’s not that, it’s just “I paused and looked at him, our eyes fixed into each other.
“Okay” I whispered. “I feel the same way loo
His lips curled into a wide smile and he squeezed my hand genily.
AD
