Chapter 80: Touch His Woman
Hailee’s POV
Our eyes locked for a moment. And beneath the blank expression he wore, I saw pain. He was unable to hide that from me.
"Nathan..." I mouthed, but... he turned and started walking away.
"I have to talk to him," I whispered to Callum, already getting to my feet.
Callum looked at me, concerned, but he nodded. "Okay. Go."
I leaned over and kissed his cheek, then hurried down the steps, weaving through the crowd as the announcers were still hyping the crowd about Nathan’s win.
I moved quickly, weaving past the roaring crowd, my eyes locked on the tunnel. But just as I was about to cross the barricade, three unfamiliar boys blocked my path. They wore the colors of the Lotus Pack—deep green with gold accents—and from the way they carried themselves, I could tell they were someone important. One of them stepped forward, taller than the rest, with a cocky grin on his lips. I recognized him. The Alpha heir of the Lotus Pack.
I strode back instinctively.
"Well, well," he drawled, stepping closer. His voice was smooth, arrogant, laced with amusement. "Red hair... now that’s rare. You’ve caught my eye since the moment I saw you sitting with Beckham."
I scowled. "Move. I need to get through.’"
His eyes raked down my figure without shame.
"Wow," he said, his eyes scanning me slowly. "You’re even more stunning up close."