Chapter 168

• Ismena froze. She was in the process of putting the beautiful, flowery, red ribbon back into its packet when that voice simply paralyzed her to the spot. She wasn't even able to process what he said before her brain closed up on her.
• "Oh, of course, of course, Alpha King. Ten of them coming right up!" The seller—Bennie—sounded positively radiant in front of her. Thankfully, her response got her brain and body going.
• "No, Bennie. I'm only buying one. And, I'm paying for that one too, not any other person." She stated softly, but firmly as she resumed re-packaging the ribbon she'd opened last. Maybe, if she pretend she didn't see him, he will leave her alone.