The emcee kept the celebration lively with his witty punchlines. I laughed a couple of times, and during that, I noticed Alpha looking at me lovingly. After dinner, the audience lined up to give me gifts. Some gave vegetables, domestic animals, and plants; others gave packaged gifts.
When it was time to unwrap the gifts, all eyes were on me. I chose the red gift first because of a fascinating smell emitting from it. When I opened the gift, my eyes widen with shock and horror.
"It's a time bomb!"
CINDY'S POV
Alpha Luis immediately grabbed the bomb and ran outside. The timer showed seconds when Alpha threw it far into the air. The time bomb exploded, and the night was tainted with red, orange, and white. It made the sky shine like day.
"Are you okay?" Alpha asked, checking my body for wounds or scratches.
I cupped his face, looking at his worried eyes. "I'm fine. Thank you for protecting me."
"Of course, I will. I won't let anyone hurt you," he said, before kissing me on the lips.