Chapter 69
Chapter 69 A New Job
Chapter 69 A New Job
Lana’s POV
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The next morning, I really didn’t want to face Kade again, not after our blowup the night before ut, all things considered, he had still saved my life, and our contract was still intact. Even if I was angrith him, for all appearances, we needed to continue to look and act like a couple.
And given what had happened, I couldn’t very well deny him his request to escort me everywhere Being an omega and a virgin was a danger in and of itself. I’d nearly died pretending that it wasn’t. I needed be more careful moving forward, for my own sake. And for my dad’s, who was fighting to get better because I had asked him to.
I didn’t want him to wake up only to hear bad news about how I had been hurt. Or worse.
“Ready?” Kade asked as I approached him in the common room.
“Yeah,” I said, and followed him outside. Out there, parked on the side of the road, was a brand new motorcycle. Two helmets were with it. Kade grabbed one for himself and handed the other to me. Mine had burned up in the fire at the café. When had he found time to get another one?
The thoughtfulness warmed me, even as I tried to push it away. After what I had heard last night, having feelings for Kade was useless. He couldn’t wait to get back to his philandering ways. Imposing the contract had been a burden to him.
I couldn’t forget that. Whatever other kindness he might show me was secondary to that truth.
I would never mean enough to him for him to want to give up his playboy ways. Better not to even think about it.
That meant I had to destroy my lingering feelings for him. Easier said than done. But I would find a way. Even if it took some time, I would push all affection for him straight out of my heart. When the contract would run its course, I would say goodbye to him with my head held high, and we would both be happy.
I took the helmet and put it on. As we got on the bike, I said to Kade, “I want to stop by the student resources building before class p>
“Still trying to find another job p>
I hadn’t even started yet. “They might have some local listings posted there. Employers could be looking for student applicants p>
He glanced over his shoulder at me. “The offer to be my assistant is still open p>
“No,” I said at once. My answer had always been no, but since our argument last night – and what I had overheard the less time I spent with Kade, the better. Being his assistant wouldn’t help me with my crush or with my feeling like I’d earned my independence. For both our sakes, I needed to find something else. “The student resources building please p>
“Alright, alright p>
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Kade drove us to campus, finding a spot right in front of the student resources building, like I’d asked. I
pped off first and rushed in while Kade secured the bike and our helmets.
While the main office wasn’t open yet, they did have a corkboard of listings just outside of the locked door. It was overflowing with potential opportunities, each with a few tabs of phone numbers and email address to reach out with a resume.
I pulled a few tabs here, a few there, taking even from those that were probably more farfetched that he others. And a few that I really didn’t want to do. Beggars couldn’t be choosers, after all.
Kade came in then. “Any luck p>
“A few but… ah!” I gasped, a particular listing catching my eye. The job was just a data entry position nothing fancy, but the listing specifically said this was an omega-owned business looking to support omega employees. No one else had pulled any of the tabs. “Look at this p>
Kade looked over my shoulder, reading the listing. “Doesn’t that seem too good to be true p>
“I thought the same thing about the café before I started,” I said. “But omega-run businesses are out there. I’ve got a good feeling about this p>
“Well, if you think so.” Kade reached out and pulled a tab for himself.
I cast him a look. He wasn’t an applicant or an omega.
He shrugged. “Just in case p>
“Just in case what?” I asked, but he didn’t elaborate.
“Come on,” he said. “We don’t want to be late for class p>
I followed him, figuring he was just upset I didn’t want to be his assistant.
I’d get that omega job, and prove myself independent. Then he’d drop the whole thing.
Hopefully.
Todays’ class was the one that Kade and I had together, the one that had started this entire situation of ours, where we were partners, and now pretend dating.
We’d barely sat down when Caleb, who had watched me since I’d entered stood and approached. Kade stood too and purposefully stepped right into Caleb’s way, blocking me from his view.
“Going somewhere?” he asked Caleb.
“I want to check on the well-being of my mate. I’d heard she’d been in a fire p>
“She’s here and she’s fine, you can see that with your eyes p>
Caleb leaned to peer around Kade, making eye contact with me. “Is that true, Lana? If you are injured you have to tell me p>
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“Why?” I asked. “What business is it of yours p>
“I’m your Alpha mate. I need to know these things p>
“It’s none of your business p>
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“If you are injured, it could reflect badly on me and the pack. I’m supposed to protect you. Maybe was wrong of me to trust that you could keep yourself out of trouble p>
“Thanks for your concern,” I grumbled under my breath, looking away from him. With Caleb, he always came first. Before me. Before even his pack.
His reputation was the most valuable to him.
“She’s not your responsibility,” Kade said. “She’s mine. And I protected her just fine p>
Caleb started to growl.
“Everyone sit down,” called the professor. “That includes you two.” He gestured to Kade and Caleb.
Kade didn’t budge, not until Caleb did first, backing away to return to his seat.
Then, Kade returned and sat down. He grinned at me, light as always, but his eyes were hard as stones.
When classes ended for the day, Kade drove us back home.
“I’ll start on dinner,” I said as I set my book bag aside. On the way to the kitchen, I checked my phone. I had a few emails, so opened my inbox. Then I stopped.
“What is it?” Kade asked.
I’d sent in my resume to the data entry job earlier in the day, between classes. “I’ve already got a response from that job p>
“The omega-owned one p>
“Yeah p>
Kade hummed, coming closer. “What does it say p>
I clicked open the message and quickly read through it. “They want me to come in for an interview p>
“Okay. They must want you. That’s good p>
I kept reading. The interview was for tonight. Kade wasn’t going to like that. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it either. That was odd timing, but the email was very personable, with the business-owner saying they were so busy during the day that they could only meet outside of normal core hours.
Kade received his own message and checked it. He cursed lightly under his breath. “I have to go out for a while. Alpha heir business p>
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“Okay,” I said, hoping I didn’t come across as too eager.
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I wanted to go tonight, but I didn’t want to burden Kade with this. Chances were, he wouldn’t even
approve.
“You’ll be okay?” he asked.
“I’ll be fine,” I said.
I waited for a while, after Kade left, when it was almost time for my interview. Then, after changing and being ready, I started to feel guilty for keeping this from Kade.
With a change of heart, I sent a quick text. Sorry, but the interview’s tonight. Here’s the address. I can’t miss it. I’m going alone.
I included the address, hit send, and then walked out the door.
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