Chapter 43

ANDREA’S POV Of course, the contractor was Kade. Of course, the moment I decided to force him out of my mind and focus, he became literally unavoidable. I glared at Mayor Blackstone. “Why would you keep this information from me until now?” “I—” He gulped, wringing his hands. “I just thought…I didn’t think it was…I mean—” I rolled my eyes. The poor guy was sweating, even though the ACs were blasting. “I expect full transparency when I work with someone, understand?” He nodded vigorously. “I’m so sorry, Alpha Carter.” Kade snorted from behind me. I turned sharply. “What?” He shrugged. “It’s just surreal—hearing people call you ‘Alpha.’” I narrowed my eyes. “I am an Alpha; got a problem with that?” He shook his head, his eyes hardening. “No, that’s not where my problem is.” I turned away from him with a huff and sat in my seat. Kade sat opposite me, and I hated how I instantly averted my gaze, unable to look straight at him. The maître d, who had also led Kade to the room, handed him a me