Helanie:
This café is always full of drama—or perhaps I should say, whenever I step into it, I witness a drama unfold.
We entered, and everyone bowed to us because of the wristbands, especially since Penn was an Alpha. Penn was ever the gentleman, pulling out a chair for me, helping me sit, and then taking the liberty of ordering for us.
Benita herself walked out of the kitchen with a menu card in hand. She always made it a point to personally bring the menu whenever someone special arrived. Her eyes narrowed as they landed on me, followed by a subtle shake of her head. She made sure not to let Penn see her reaction, though. He had no idea I had once come here seeking a job, only to be rejected because Benita thought I was a prostitute. Of course, the academy wouldn't allow any scandalous jobs, so I wasn't sure what she had been thinking.
"Alpha Penn, how are you?" she asked in a cheerful tone.
