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There was one spot left at the counter and I beelined for it, picking up the pace when I saw somebody coming from the other direction, and sliding in right before they could. Ezra was laughing as he came over, watching the whole encounter.
The old man grumbled as he walked away but didn’t call me out. I probably had Ezra to thank for that.
“What can I get you today?”
“First, thanks for the food last night. I’d like to say it was delicious but I couldn’t make myself eat.” I winced, that wasn’t what I intended to say. These men had words falling from my mouth without a filter in sight.
Ezra narrowed his eyes at me. “But I told him to make you eat.”
“Ezra, clearly, you don’t understand how the world works. Nobody can make me eat. Plus, it was a hard night. I’m fine now though and hungry.” I gave him a hopeful smile but he looked skeptical.
“You’re fine?” he questioned
That had me sighing but not losing the light feeling I’d been carrying around. “I am.” His eyebrows raised at the honesty in my voice. “Why waste energy on anyone who doesn’t appreciate you.” I gave a little shrug. “They deserve each other.”
I already knew that he had women that came in to watch the finale, so I didn’t have to dance around the subject. Ezra likely watched it all unfold.
He leaned forward, face serious. “I can hunt them down.”
“Aw, you’re such a charmer.”
He didn’t back away and I couldn’t tear my eyes away from his. In their depths was everything he didn’t put into words. With him, I was safe and I didn’t have to question it.
“What the hell is this? What’s the old man got to do to get his breakfast around here? Ezra is too busy flirting with every pretty omega that comes in here.”
Annoyance flared in me and I leaned forward so he could see me. “Not every pretty omega, just me.” The possessive growl in my voice was obvious and the fire fell from the old man’s eyes. He nodded approvingly and let it drop.
When an old alpha was being a bully you just had to give him some sass back and he was fine. It had worked on Walter and now this man.
“Do you know what you want?” Ezra asked, giving me an exasperated look. At least he didn’t deny that I was the only one he could flirt with.
“French toast, bacon, no eggs,” I ordered, sliding the menu toward him. “And of course, coffee.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll add water for you,” he snarked as he walked away.
I was left with my thoughts for a few minutes while Ezra got to work. He was efficient, passing food out as fast as orders came in.
I’d barely waited ten minutes before a huge plate was put in front of me. My eyes went wide and I glanced up at the alpha who had clearly lost his mind.
“This is so much.”
He nodded with zero sympathy in his eyes.
“You better eat all of it,” he warned. “I figured since you didn’t eat last night you needed a little extra energy today. And no coffee until you drink this.” He slid a small glass of water my way.
My eyes narrowed on him. “I didn’t order it.”
“Don’t care,” was all he offered back. “Now drink up, omega.”
“Fine,” I grumbled, picking up the glass and chugging it like a college kid at a party.
“Good girl,” he said in a low voice meant just for me. My heart slammed in my chest at the words and I refused to let him see the smile threatening to break free. He smirked anyway as he stood tall, crossing his arms and nodding his head at my food. “Dig in.”
“I’m off work today, it’s not like I have any major plans anyway. Well, other than a date with a book,” I said as I patted the messenger bag I was still wearing.
“Alright, Belle,” he said with a chuckle.
“Go back to work, Beast,” I said as I dug into the food. It was amazing as usual and soon I was shoveling it in faster than I expected. Apparently, I was starving.
