he Biker Alpha Who Became My Second Chance Mate
Chapter 135
voice.
I didn’t send you any flowers, Athena. What’s going on? Do I need to step up my game?” he said with a laugh, but I could hear the curiosity in his
My heart began to race as I realized my mistake. If Derek hadn’t sent the flowers, then who had?
‘Derek, I need to call you back,” I said quickly, ending the call before he could respond.
I sat there staring at my phone, my mind racing. Who else would send me flowers with a note calling me girlfriend? Who else would know that reading
the note would make me smile?
Movement in my peripheral vision caught my attention, and I looked up to see Tristan standing near my window, looking directly at me. The moment our eyes met, my heart started beating so fast I was sure he could hear it from across the office.
He nodded at me in greeting, that same confident smile playing at his lips, before heading toward his office.
As he walked past, I heard his voice in my mind, completing the phrase from the note: “Have a wonderful day, girlfriend.”
My mouth fell open slightly as the realization hit me. Tristan Hayes had sent me flowers.
Tristan, who had never shown romantic interest in anyone apart from Jess.
I thought he’d change this morning like he always did, thought he’d wake from his sleep and realize he’d spoken what he shouldn’t have said to his
sister.
He really was that serious about winning my heart.
I sat there staring after him, my coffee growing cold in my hands, trying to process this new development. He was really doing it. He was actually trying to court me, to prove that his feelings were real and lasting.
The question now was: how did I feel about it?
Part of me was thrilled that he was making such an effort. The teenage girl inside me who had pined after him for years was practically glowing with
happiness.
But the adult woman I’d become was more cautious, more aware of how much he’d hurt me in the past.
I picked up my phone and called Derek back, knowing I owed him an explanation.
‘Hey,‘ he answered immediately. “Everything okay?”
“I’m sorry about hanging up on you. The flowers… they weren’t from you. I think I know who sent them now.”
“Ah, Derek said, and I could hear the understanding in his voice. “Someone is making his move, isn’t he?”
“It seems that way.”
“Well then, I guess I really do need to step up my game. Can’t let whoever he is win without a fight, can I?”
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Despite everything. I found myself smiling. “Derek, you don’t have to…”
“Yes, I do, Athena, I care about you, and I’m not giving up that easily. May the best man win.”
After I hung up, I sat back in my chair and looked toward Tristan’s office. He was sitting at his desk, apparently focused on his work, but I had the distinct feeling he was very aware of my attention.
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This was going to be interesting. For the first time in my life, I had two good men competing for my affections. Two men who both cared about me, who both wanted to make me happy.
The old me would have immediately chosen Tristan without question. But the new me, the woman who’d learned to value herself and demand better treatment, wasn’t going to make it that easy.
If Tristan wanted me, he was going to have to prove it. And Derek… well, Derek was going to have to prove he was worth choosing over the man I’d loved for half my life.
Let the games begin.
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oh this is spicyyy. i love a good love triangle
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
