Chapter 0103 Chapter 0103 It wasnt just because our plans were going well there was more to it than that .
Alexander had a way of making me truly happy , in a way I couldnt quite explain .
Wait until you see what I ordered for dessert , Alexander said brightly .
Does it pair well with the wine ? I asked , taking another sip of the golden liquid .
Im not giving you any hints , he replied with a playful smirk .
Fine , I said, narrowing my eyes .
Keep your secrets .
I will , he answered , chuckling , Alexander took a bite of his own food , and a comfortable silence settled between I savored another bite of the savory chicken , my eyes drifting around the room .
The restaurant was filled with happy couples , all engrossed in their dates .
It was nice to see so many people enjoying themselves .
But then a memory of the last time I had been here flashed through my mind , and I shuddered involuntarily .
I felt that night was the first time Id seen Davids true nature .
When the manipulation and charm were stripped he had revealed himself as a vicious creature , ready to lash out .

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away , Word of this engagement would reach him quickly , and I had no idea how he might react .
I was already on high alert , knowing I couldnt afford to take any chances .
As my gaze wandered around the room , I froze when my eyes locked with a pair of fierce , blue ones across the restaurant .
My blood ran cold .
Lily Lake , Davids mother , was sitting at a nearby table , glaring at me with open contempt .
Her expression was sharp , filled with barely contained anger .
Alpha Derrick wasnt with her , and I didnt recognize the other woman seated at her side , but it didnt matter .
The intensity of Lilys gaze was enough to send my pulse racing I quickly looked away , my heart hammering in my chest .
Whats wrong ? Alexander asked , his voice soft but carrying an undercurrent of authority .
Im fine , I replied , trying to steady myself .
I just noticed Davids mother is here and Do you want her to leave ? he asked , his tone calm but edged with something dangerous .
I blinked in shock .
Well , yes , but we cant demand something like that .
It would be rude , and it would make us seem … My words trailed off as I took in the sudden shift in Alexanders expression .
For a moment , he looked like a completely different person his usually charming demeanor replaced by something far more primal .
Without saying another word , he stood up , and his bright eyes locked onto where Lily was seated .
I watched him walk to her table .
As he approached her he narrowed his eyes , grinning in a way that made his teeth flash .
It was more than just a smile it was a silent warning , a subtle show of dominance .
I couldnt hear anything being said , but he exchanged a few words with Lily .
She looked up at him angrily , after a moment her expression shifted to one of unease .
but I saw her stand abruptly from her table , throwing her purse over her arm .
Without sparing me another look , she and her companion hurried toward the exit , clearly rattled , 1/2 Chapter 0103 I sat frozen , my heart racing , as Alexander returned and re had surged through him melted away , replaced by the easy Problem solved , he said , his voice returning to its usual I couldnt help but stare at him , torn between awe and fear Chapter 0103 +25 BONUS 1 sat frozen , my heart racing , as Alexander returned and relaxed back into his chair .
The brief flash of power that had surged through him melted away , replaced by the easygoing smile I was used to .
Problem solved , he said , his voice returning to its usual snoothness .
I couldnt help but stare at him , torn between awe and fear What had I just witnessed ?