My Pet Mate

Chapter 12

*Annabelle's POV*

I opened the door and smiled at Jasper, "Hey, did you forget something?"

Jasper smiled back at me, "Hey, uh... not really. I wanted to talk to you about something."

I kept up the pretense, "Trouble in paradise? I'm more than willing to give any advice on Fred. Where is she anyway?"

"She went home," Jasper paused and I could see him look past me, probably trying to see if Adam was close, "And no, I didn't want to talk about her. I'm here to talk about the animal in your house."

I raised an eyebrow, "Really? I can give you the address of the pet shelter if you want to adopt yourself." I blabbered.

Jasper frowned, "No, listen Anna. That animal isn't a normal dog. I think you should get rid of it."

This time I frowned, I felt my hands clench, "And why would I do that?"

"He's dangerous Anna." Jasper started, "I know it sounds insane, but he might hurt you o-"

"I would never hurt her." Came Adam's voice from behind me.

I turned around and saw him stand in the hallway, looking at Jasper like he would be his next meal.

Oh dear...

"You know..." Jasper mumbled as he looked at me again.

I decided to nod, "I do, yes."

"How much do you know?" he continued.

"Enough to know that he's not dangerous." I answered.

Jasper shook his head, "Listen, Anna, I don't know if he's told you but he's a rogue. Rogues are aggressive and dangerous."

"I know Jasper, but Adam is not dangerous!" I defended Adam. I couldn't explain why, but I trusted Adam with my life at this point. I knew it was weird, but I couldn't stop the things I felt for him.

Jasper looked exasperated, "Anna, he might not be dangerous now but without a pack he wil-"

"He does have a pack." I showed him my hand, which was still healing from last week, "See, I joined his pack."

Jasper suddenly looked confused. He then looked at Adam with a slightly amused expression, "You did a pack ceremony with her?"

Adam shrugged and walked closer to us, standing next to me, "She wanted in my pack so I let her."

"But you're a rogue Alpha. You don't have a pack." Jasper stated and I could see Adam clench his jaw.

"Listen here pup, I couldn't help that my pack was slaughtered while I was across the country. I didn't have a choice in this. I still have my humanity and I'm sure as hell not a danger to Anna. Don't come in here telling me what to do because you know better than to order an Alpha." Adam spoke.

Damn, that's kind of hot... wait what? Dammit Anna now is not the time! control your hormones!

Jasper bared his neck to Adam in submission, "I'm sorry, Alpha."

I could sense the tension in the room, or hallway and sighed, "Why don't we go back into the living room and sit down. We can talk this out, no need to destroy my apartment." I suggested.

Both Adam and Jasper nodded. Adam led me to the dining table, placing a hand on my back to gently nudge me.

Jasper sat across from us, looking slightly on edge now that an Alpha has told him off. I cleared my throat, "So, how do these things go? Do we growl at each other till the other one understands?" I teased, trying to lift the mood.