Chapter Forty-Five

Reese’s POV

Her lips still tingled from Troy’s kiss and she briefly closed her eyes to try and gather her thoughts. What could Bryan possibly want to discuss with Troy? If it was news about her parents then he could’ve told them all at dinner.

Russo’s hand gently touched her shoulder and her eyes snapped open. “I never believed you had an affair with Drake.”

“Why not? Drake’s an attractive man,” Reese said as she watched him intently.

“I don’t know about that. I prefer a more feminine form myself but first off, the way you look at Troy … there’s no way you’d cheat on him and secondly, Drake’s a hell of a Beta, loyal to a fault, to both of you. I know you’re pissed at Julian but I’m not him so all I’m asking for is a fair chance.”

“You’ll get it from me.” Reese said and Russo smiled. He looked like a giant teddy bear when he smiled and Reese knew then that Russo would be with her for a long time.

“So this friend of yours, she’s not happy here?” Russo asked her.

“She’s not unhappy per s