“*Something*?” Mia scoffed. “More like they’re scared of you. You do have that whole ‘serious alpha’ thing going on.”
He rolled his eyes, clearly used to Mia’s teasing. “Or maybe they’re just not up for the work.”
“I dunno, seems like they’re intimidated,” Mia said, biting into her pancake. “You should see them when they meet him—eyes all wide, like he’s about to snap at them or something.”
I couldn’t help but smile a little, picturing it. Ethan didn’t seem intimidating at all, not when he was standing there cooking breakfast with that easygoing smile. But then again, I didn’t know him outside of this kitchen.
Ethan caught my smile and gave me a curious look. “What about you, Lila? Looking for a job?”
I blinked, caught off guard. “Uh, no, not really.” My cheeks warmed under his gaze, and I quickly focused on my plate again.
“I bet you’d be great,” Mia chimed in, clearly trying to lighten the mood. “And I mean, Ethan could really use someone who’s not afraid of him.”
I let out a soft laugh, trying to shake off the awkwardness. “I don’t think I’d be very good at handling someone like you.”
Ethan chuckled, but his expression softened. “I’m really not that scary. Promise.”