Alpha Force Elite: The Full Collection by King Mazzy

Author:King, Mazzy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MZK Publishing
Published: 2020-11-23T16:00:00+00:00

5

Maya

At a quarter to seven, I’m dressed and pacing the living room, trying to fight off a panic attack. I draw deep breaths to the bottoms of my lungs and release them slowly, over and over.

From her perch on the sofa, Zelda watches me closely, as if she understands something’s wrong and wants to keep a close eye on me.

“It’s no big deal,” I tell her between breaths. “I have nothing to worry about. I deserve to have a night out with…” I stop and sigh, hands on my hips. “An amazing guy.”

Zelda pants a doggy smile at me as if to say damn straight.

I glance in the round entryway mirror. I’m so inexperienced dating-wise, I had no idea what I should even wear on a date. My first attempt resembled the business casual I wear to work, but even I knew that was the wrong choice. I FaceTimed with Rae, who made me scan the video over my closet. Eventually, she helped me decide on the right outfit—snug-fitting jeans with a high waist that flatter my curves, and a silky, lace-edged black camisole with a plunging V-neck. I wasn’t so sure about that, but Rae insisted it would be perfect. I added a touch of gold jewelry, left my hair down and flowing, and spritzed on a little perfume.

For about five minutes, I felt sexy and sophisticated and ready to knock his socks off—or whatever the kids say these days.

Then, the worry, the self-doubt, the crippling feelings of inadequacies snuck up on me, causing me to wear a path in the living room rug as I wait for the date I don’t think I can handle.

I want to cancel. I want to tell him I changed my mind. But he’ll be here literally any second, and I—

The doorbell rings.

Zelda lets out an excited bark.

“Fuck,” I mutter, then go to the door. I draw one more deep breath, let it out slowly, and open the door.

Cameron stands before me in a light-colored button-up, sleeves rolled to his elbows, hands tucked in his jean pockets. He looks casual and sexy and effortless, and the light evening breeze wafts his delicious, warm, spicy cologne right into my nose.

He gives me a one-sided grin, the dimple side, and I melt. “Hi. You look beautiful.”

“Hi,” I say on an exhale. “I—hi. Um, I think someone wants to see you.”

Zelda dances at our feet—well, his, really, her paws pressed against his shin as she begs to be picked up. Chuckling, he leans down and scoops her up, then kisses the side of her head. Then he glances at me. “Sorry. I should’ve asked first.”

I smile. Seeing him, all tall and build and strong, cooing at my tiny little dog, further makes me melt. And puts me at ease a little. It’s okay. Cameron is safe. Nothing to worry about. “It’s okay. She loves the attention.”

“Will she be okay while we’re gone?”

I nod. “Margie’s going to babysit. She’s out getting Zelda brand-new toys and treats for their first girls’ night, so she’ll be over in about twenty minutes.

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