My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 48

　　“In order not to raise suspicion, I should also try to show interest in what Rita is saying. Her guard will get lowered if she thinks we’re getting along well. When they all think I’ve given up on escaping… That’s when I’ll make my move” She decided.

　　“… So I finally considered giving him a chance and that one moment changed my life forever!” Rita said, finally pausing after a long time of talking.

　　“O-Oh, wow! That was so…” Roxanne said nervously, after all she didn’t hear over half of the story.

　　“Yeah, so you see Roxanne… You have to accept it sooner or later. It’ll be easier if you do. You can’t fight fate” Rita said with a smile.

　　“Y-Yeah…”Roxanne said awkwardly.

　　After this there was an awkward silence that enveloped the two as they stared at each other uncomfortably.

　　“This isn’t good. It’s clear I’m not paying attention and I don’t care about what she’s saying. Maybe I can…” Roxanne panicked in her mind.

　　In order not to rouse any suspicion, she had to ‘fit’ in. To do that in the most efficient way possible, she would need to fool Rita into thinking she was beginning to accept life in the community, and her new life.

　　“R-Rita… Can you show me around?” Roxanne asked hesitantly.

　　“What?” Rita asked in surprise. She didn’t expect Roxanne to say that.

　　Roxanne gulped. What was she thinking, just blurting out something like that? Now Rita would become suspicious of Roxanne and her motives for wanting to move around the village. However, Rita's expression shocked Roxanne.

　　She placed her hands on her mouth with surprise, making a proud face. She looked happy that Roxanne finally asked for it and felt a sense of achievement that she was finally getting through to her. Roxanne let her think that and kept up the eager facade.

　　“A-Are you sure though? I mean, everyone will be looking at you strangely again and it’s pretty cold outside, you know?”

　　“Yeahhh… Well, I can’t remain holed up in here forever, can I? Besides, if I can’t leave here anyway it’ll be better if I at least take a stroll and see where I’ll be staying… Right?” Roxanne said.

　　She strained a smile, hoping she managed to deceive Rita. Rita looked at her in silence and observed her for a bit, putting her fingers on her chin. A bead of sweat dripped from Roxanne's chin as her smile still stranded on her face.

　　“Fine! Why not?!” She said with a wide grin.

　　She heaved a sigh of relief, happy that Rita had bought her little lie. She stood up excitedly and returned Rita’s sincere grin.

　　“Yeah! Let’s go then” Roxanne urged.

　　“Hold on… Now?!” Rita asked in shock.

　　“No time like the present,” Roxanne replied.

　　Rita sighed and smiled.

　　“Well, since you’re so eager to... Alright then, let’s go!” She said,