Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 82

I opened my laptop to see what type of event I needed to find the space for. And it was a book launch. I loved books. Too bad I never got the time to read one. 

The author was none other than the bestseller Emily Parker. I knew her for a strong but sensitive woman who excelled in romance novels. Perhaps my life was worthy of a novel, too.  

Somewhere in the email I received from the company was her phone number. I called her without hesitation and we set up a meeting at Serenade, perhaps one of the most luxurious restaurants in the area.

"Hello Mrs. Parker!" I politely greeted the woman who seemed to have arrived before me. "I apologize for being late..." 

"Please, call me Emily. And it's okay because you're not late. I was the one who arrived early," she replied in her warm voice, at which point I looked at my watch. I was so caught up in my own business that I didn't realize that it was indeed the appointed meeting time.

Thank goodness in my spare time I had time to look up a few examples of large salons and make a few phone calls. Now we just had to choose one. One to Emily's liking.

"Ok, Emily… It's an honor to meet you. But I must admit I have read none of your books..." I was really ashamed to admit it, but I had no reason to lie to her. Surprised at first, it all culminated in a broad smile on her face. 

"Don't worry, I know you're a busy woman. But I couldn't resist the temptation to bring you a signed copy of my new book, My Wild Alpha. Now you're the first in the world, after me, to own a hard copy," she continued her oh-so-natural smile.

It pleasantly surprised me to receive the book and autograph and had a special feeling when she handed it to me. It was as if she handed me her most precious treasure. And in a way, it was. 

"Thank you very much, Mrs. Parker... I mean, Emily," I corrected myself as soon as her soft eyes held mine for a moment, surprised by my politeness. 

"With all the love in the world. So, can we get on with our business?" 

"Of course. So, I understand that in a week you will release the book. Great... look, here's a portfolio of a few places that could host the event" Caught up in the discussion, I felt something strange. Like my senses instantly sharpened. I felt danger. I frowned and scanned the restaurant until I spotted him. Wonderful, he was the only one missing. "We have to get out of here. Now!" 

A SERIOUS TALK

I took another deep breath and placed the glass on the table with trembling hands. I still couldn't explain why I was so afraid of that man. Maybe because he wasn't human but a beast.  

"Zack Barnett is stalking me!" I said instantly, in one breath. Although Dominic was sure about what I said, yet, I noticed the way he got angry. It was as if he tried to hold back until I confirmed it. 

"Son of a bi*ch!" And with his fist, he punched the wall in protest. It was hard not to, impossible to refrain. Zack had been his sworn enemy for so long.

"Please don't get angry. I got out of there as fast as I could, so I don't think he noticed us." That's when I realized Emily was with me. I smiled bitterly and looked at her. "Oh, I am so sorry... Dominic, this is Emily, the author of the bestseller My Wild Alpha and the one I was discussing the location of the book release with. Only we got interrupted..." 

Just now I realized this episode was going to affect Emily, because she didn't know all the details. Maybe Dominic's reaction scared her a little, too. 

"Nice to meet you, Emily" he changed his tone just as he held out his hand. "Let me make some coffee."