Alpha's Mateo's Human MateChapter 1
I didn’t think twice about stopping by Nathan's place. Today was our second anniversary, and I had planned a surprise. A quiet dinner at his apartment, candles, a bottle of his favorite wine, and me, hoping to see that look in his eyes that always made me feel cherished.
The bouquet of red roses in my hand felt heavy as I fumbled with my keys. I imagined the look on his face when he saw me, dressed in the new outfit I’d bought just for tonight. My hand shook slightly as I turned the key, excitement bubbling inside me. I couldn’t wait to see him.
But when the door opened, everything I thought I knew shattered instantly.
Nothing could have prepared me for the sight that greeted me. The roses slipped from my fingers, scattering across the floor.
Nathan and Clarisse were tangled together in his bed. The sheets we had picked out were now wrapped around them. Their bodies entwined in a way that made me sick.
I stood there, frozen, watching the man I loved and the woman I trusted betray me. Their gasps and moans filled the room like a nightmarish soundtrack.
Finally, they noticed me.