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MAEVE

I tightened my hold around my shopping basket as I dipped my head.

"Good morning, Alpha Maddox. Sorry, I almost bumped into you."

"Oh, it's nothing." He chuckled. "I didn't know you came to such places. You deal with medicines?"

I simply nodded.

"That's nice. I only came over to check for certain things. It's a good thing that I met you here."

A good thing? Why's it a good