“I chose a few things... But I... I don’t really have anymoney yet, so...”
“Who cares? This mall belongs to the Black Group. Pick whatever you like, Nora.”
Ohm Moon Goddess. Of course, he owns this mall, too... That’s probably why Tonia picked this one in the first place. For some reason, I feel so embarrassed now. I blush and nod, before remembering he can’t see me. Let’s just change the topic.
“...Are you at work?”
I hear a sigh on his end.
“I am. Getting ready for a meeting.”
“Tonia told me you... scare your associates.”
“I do. People work faster and better when they think I will kick their asses if they don’t.”
I chuckle a bit. We both stay silent for a while, and I find myself brushing my hair with my fingers nervously.
“...I love to hear your voice.” He suddenly says, making me blush
“I love to hear yours, too,” I whisper, embarrassed. “When can I see you again?”
“I’m busy with work, for now, since I missed a lot recently... And Neal is glaring at me right now, so I guess it will be hard to take some time off. But you can call me anytime.”
“Okay, I’ll do that, then.”
“I have to go. I’ll call you later.”
He hangs up, and I can’t help but feel a little bit disappointed. I know he is busy with work, but still. I feel like we only talked for, like, two seconds. I bite my lip.
While I was about to go back inside the café, my eyes suddenly catch a movement in the corner. I turn around, and I spot him. He is wearing a black cap and a large jacket. He is looking straight at me from across the hall.
Alec.
I can’t believe my own eyes. He looks thinner and messy, but it’s my brother, Alec. And he is staring at me, too. What is he doing here, of all places? Is he looking for me? What do I do? He doesn’t look like he wants to approach me. More like... He is glaring at me.
I run back into the café, panicked.
“Bobo, Tonia, my brother’s here!”
Both jump on their feet and follow me outside. But Alec’s gone. I run to the place I spotted him, but there is no one. Damn! Where did he go now? I look down at Bobo.
“Did you pick up his scent?”
“He’s not sure. There are too many different smells, it’s a public place after all... Nora, are you sure it was your brother?”
“A hundred percent sure. Alec was definitely standing there, and he saw me, too, he was watching me.”
“You think he was the one watching you earlier?”
I wouldn’t be too sure about that. The feeling was... Different. I shake my head, looking at Bobo, who is still sniffing every inch of the floor. Tonia asks me how he was dressed and picks up her phone to give out orders. She is sending out people to look for Alec, but I can’t help but feel nervous. I keep looking around, hoping to spot him somewhere among the crowd. I don’t like the way he was looking at me, so full of hatred... Even worse than before.
I shiver, and it has nothing to do with the temperature. Bobo notices and comes to lean against me. My wolf tells me he means it’s okay, not to worry. I just nod, too anxious to speak. Why do I feel so nervous all of a sudden? I don’t like this situation. Something’s off.
“Nora? You okay?”
Tonia comes to put a hand on my shoulder, but I shake my head.
“I want to go home. Now.” I say, staring where Alec stood.
