“Rumors spread like wildfire, especially in circles like this.”
Without even glancing up from the computer, Leo’s voice remained calm but carried a sharp edge.
Elizabeth is my MATE, and our bond runs far deeper than you could ever understand. I don’t know who’s feeding you lies to try and stir things up between us, but if you say something like that again, I’ll have security drag you out.”
“The.”
The woman’s smile faltered for a split second, but she wasn’t about to back down.
The defiance in her eyes was clear–she still didn’t believe there was a man in this world she couldn’t break.
Her eyes narrowing slightly as she picked up a cup from the table.
With a deliberate motion, she took a long sip, leaving a vivid smear of lipstick on the rim.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she placed the cup back on the table and glanced at Leo with a feigned look of concern.
“Oh, I’m sorry,” she purred, her voice dripping with false innocence.
“I forgot that this is your cup.”
The implication was clear–she was testing boundaries, trying to see how far she could push.
It was a subtle but calculated move, designed to provoke a reaction.
She wanted to see how much Leo would tolerate, to gauge the depth of our relationship.
Leo’s reaction was immediate and decisive.
He glanced at the cup, his brow furrowing in distaste as he saw the lipstick mark.
Without a word, he stood up, picking up the cup as he did so.
“Then throw it away,” he said curtly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
The woman’s eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting such a reaction.
She reached out quickly, grabbing his arm in an attempt to stop him.
“I’m sorry,” she stammered, her voice wavering slightly. “Let me take it. I’ll go wash it for you.”
“That won’t be necessary,” he replied coolly, tossing the cup into the trash bin with a finality that echoed through the room.
At that moment, I decided to make my presence known.
I cleared my throat softly, drawing the attention of both occupants in the room.
The woman turned first, her eyes narrowing as she took in my presence.
Leo’s reaction was different as he looked at me..
Leo, who had been focused on his computer moments before, now crossed the room with quick strides, his expression a mix of frust
concern.
He reached for me, his strong arm wrapping protectively around my waist, pulling me close as if to shield me from the scene.
- The Dovengo
I glanced up at him, my face calm though my heart raced.
I could see the unease in his eyes, the inspoken fear that I might misunderstand the situation.
But I was used to these encounters–women like the one now glaring at me with thinly veiled disdain were a common occurrence in Leot lie.
“Hi,” I said, my voice steady. “I’m Elizabeth Martin, the person you were just discussing.”
“But there’s a rumor going around that you’ve separated and are now pretending to be Alpha and Luna… Is that true?”
“Put away those little tricks of yours. The choice of spokesperson was evaluated by the business department based on several factors, not on gossip.”
The woman’s suspicious gaze darted between the two of us, seemingly judging in our relationship.
When she noticed Leo’s focused and affectionate gaze at me, her aura completely changed, and the deliberately flirtatious sexiness she had just created completely disappeared.
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