Marked By The Alpha CEO

gleam like glass, showing me-my dark hair's good, dress ironed, but han

hance. I should cheer. But

e grabs stares without trying. He's tall, dark hair, green eyes that seem to watch all. Rooms hush whe

not seen

til yesterda

rushing, fixing, making sure all is set for night. Mia, my pal,

all day for you. Did you read my texts? I said let's do nails bef

t. "Those seem fine," I mention softly. "

playtime?" Quietly, she gets closer. "Plus,

bit. "He won't see me. I'm just a d

're sharp and pretty and goo

work. Though, my heart jumps th

bland. He says Ethan wants my help with tonight's talk. I agree, nodding, bu

ls are smooth, lights dimmed a lot, and big views showing the city below. I strol

dark suit, paired with a crisp white shirt but no tie. His sleeves are pushed

greeted him. "Derek thought you'd

ange flicker crosses his face. Eyes widen, as if I'm a ghos

His face turns back to

s voice is low, no warmth. "T

tells me what to do. He talks fast, I scribble everything. His words are sharp, careful

want for the design, and he really listens closely. He asks neat questions.

thing begins

most touched my arm. Then fast, Ethan leaped up. He stood with speed, the c

is voice had changed now. It felt sharp

to see colors now?

. He didn't look at me then. He stared

all in my chest. I thought he liked my thoughts. No

ay something, but what? I stood the

. His voice was hushed

d slowly. "Wha

ike tight angry balls. "Don't come back here. Work

appear. I nodded even though he couldn

don't know why I marked the times I've seen him too.

hat I must be

hen sigh out loud. Tonight, at the big bash, I must stand by his side to

finds my gut. A small bird flaps there

ld flip our wo

g: please, keep my hush