Page 175 of Unravel Me

I calmly cross the lawn, stepping around the dormant flower beds where blooms will emerge in spring, and make my way onto the driveway.

An alpha gets out of the car.

He’s a slender man, maybe twenty-seven years old. His face is pale, and it’s obvious he isn’t in the best mental state. An aura of exhaustion seems to cling to him. Despite my unusually sensitive sense of smell, I can’t detect even a trace of pheromones coming from him. He has quite a handsome face, but the cloud of dimmed, weary energy surrounding him takes away from it.

He glances at me uncertainly, as if he can hardly believe what he’s seeing.

I suddenly remember that I haven’t covered my ears, but I don’t do it now. This is who I am. And Rainbow Spring is a place for people like me. The new Jared stands here calmly, maybe even proudly, allowing himself to simply belong to this special place. I am a magical ABO, after all.

The man gives me an awkward bow.

"Hello. I’m Lex Carter. I came here because Dr. Stefano told me I might be able to find some help here."

My eyebrows lift slightly. I know that Stefano, Silvio’s brother, is a retired doctor, although he still keeps a small practice and sees patients a few days a week.

"Help? What kind of help?"

"I moved here a few days ago with my sick uncle. I’m looking for a nurse who could take care of him. I work online, but I can’t be there for him and tend to his needs as often as he requires. Dr. Stefano told me there’s a man living here who’s a nurse, and that he might be willing to help me."

I blink, a little surprised, but then I remember.

Right. That’s true. Gianni is a nurse by profession. I’m about to express some doubt at the idea, knowing how Gianni is, but then…

I notice the front door opening, and Mauro steps outside with Tommy in his arms. Renato follows him, peering toward the driveway.

They both look at me questioningly.

I clear my throat and turn my attention back to the newcomer.

"I think you should talk to the owner of the house, Renato Santoro. He’ll know what to do in this situation," I add, fully aware that I’m being rather cryptic, but the man obediently turns his attention toward Renato.

Right then, Gianni appears on the doorstep.

"Speak of the devil," I say with a smirk, gesturing toward the omega.

A brief silence falls.

The alpha looks at Gianni, and Gianni looks at him.

There’s a strange, almost electric energy in the air.

I clear my throat lightly and say,

"Dr. Stefano sent this gentleman here. He’s looking for a nurse to help care for his sick uncle. Do you live nearby, Mr. Carter?"

"Yes, two miles from here," the alpha blurts out, his voice slightly breathless, his eyes remaining fixed on Gianni.

I smile to myself. Interesting. Very interesting.

Renato also notices the intense exchange and then gestures invitingly toward the house.

"Why don’t you come inside for some tea? We shouldn’t have this conversation standing on the steps." He smiles and takes a small step back to let the alpha inside.

Gianni’s cheeks turn almost beet red. He quickly retreats into the house and disappears there, with his eyes wide and skittish like those of a young deer.

I sigh as I watch the fascinating little interaction unfold. I just hope Gianni doesn’t get completely spooked, because I have a strange feeling that maybe Fate has knocked on his door today.

I’m just about to follow them inside and see how this plays out, but at that exact moment, my phone rings in my pocket.