Switched Bride True Luna novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Logan

I stood at my office window, coffee in hand, watching as morning light crept across the pack compound. I still felt uncomfortable about the date last night. Thad expected so much from it, but it had fallen even more than flat.

Not to mention that Emily and I were as tense as ever when we wtogether today. She didn’t share her usual bright smile with me during our morning briefing

The worst part was that I wasn’t sure where to go from here, whichis unlike me. This was all unfamiliar territory. I didn’t even know how to apologize,

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A car drove up to the packhouse, and I wasn’t all that surprised at the person who stepped out of it. Chloe had decided to drop by

I hadn’t expected to see her so quickly. She must be growing restless, which would work in my favor. I had to play my cards carefully here.

Her timing was great. Emily was in with the pack accountant, and she would probably be gone for a while. That way, she wouldn’t have to deal with her evil step–sister.

Every muscle in my body tensed. Was this what Emily was talking about? Here I was, making plans and doing things behind her back

Suddenly, I felt dirty.

My office door opened, and Chloe Crowley stepped in like she owned the room.

She smiled too brightly. “Morning, Alpha. Can you spare a little time to see me?‘

“Good morning, Chloe. What can I help you with?”

“Actually, I’m here to see how I can help you.” She glided to the edge of my desk, perching on the comer. “I thought I’d bring you something to brighten up your day.”

She lifted a covered tray, unveiling a cup of coffee and a few flaky croissants.

“You brought me breakfast?”

“Just being helpful. You can call it a peace offering.” Her voice purred around the words, but to me it was no better than nails o a chalkboard. “You’ve been so stressed lately. And I thought you’d appreciate a little kindness.”

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I stared at her. Everything about her was carefully curated. Her lip gloss, silk blouse, and floral perfume were all a part of the act.

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e was trying too hard

I leaned back in my chair slowly. “You didn’t strike me as the catering type.”

Chloe gave a soft laugh. “People can surprise you, Logan.”

“Maybe,” I said. But my tone had cooled

She slid the cup toward me. “Try the coffee. I had it made the way you like it,”

I didn’t move. Instead, 1 stared at the cup. Accepting a drink from someone that can’t be trusted was a dangerous move.

When I didn’t pick up the cup, Chloe laughed again, but nervously, this time. “Oh come on. Don’t be paranoid.”

“I’m not,” I said, voice clipped “I’m cautious.”

She blinked at the sudden steel in my tone.

“You don’t have to drink it if you don’t want to. I’m trying to be nice. We will be family soon, you know?”

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The way the said it had the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Her words were poison disguised as purity. Even then, this was an opportunity I can’t pass up.

“I’m glad you’re getting used to the idea of use and Emily being together,” I said. Her smile almost slipped.

“I wasn’t sure the two of you were a good match. In fact, l’in word about you

“How so?”

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