Wretched Alpha

Enough

I didn't even know what I was doing, I was just grabbing clothes out of the wardrobe and throwing it on the bed. I didn't have any sort of luggage so I couldn't exactly pack up, but I didn't want to hear anything from Angelo.

"Could've just locked me in the dungeon for the duration of his trip and swallowed the key. I'd prefer that," I mumbled to myself, aggressively folding the clothes I had pulled out. This should be enough, and if it wasn't I didn't care. 

"Miss Amaris," 

"Yes, Maya?" I replied a bit too annoyed for my liking. This wasn't her fault, and I shouldn't take it out on her. I was just so.. so frustrated! 

"Alpha has informed me that there has been a change of plans. You will be staying here, and I will tend to any of your needs. Please do not be afraid to ask anything of me, Alpha has instructed me to fulfill any of your desires."

I stared at her, dumfounded. I simply could not understand this man. First, he makes a scene out of forcing me into a decision that would bite me in the ass either way. Now this? There had to be a catch, and I absolutely detested deception. 

"Take me to him," I demanded, absolutely infuriated at this point. Now I'd have to put all of these clothes back in their place. If I had any say in this, I'd have Angelo doing it all himself! That would be his punishment for being so back and forth like a damn yo-yo!

Maya said nothing, she merely lead me towards the Alpha's quarters. I didn't wait for her to knock and announce her presence, I just shoved the door open and let it slam against the neighboring wall, taking a couple of steps in before stopping dead in my tracks.

My impulsiveness was going to be the death of me. 

There stood the Alpha in all of his glory, naked as the day he'd been born. Maya had the sense to turn her back and immediately issue an apology, however I felt like I couldn't avert my gaze. I was sure I was blushing, but in that moment I couldn't even do something as simple as closing my eyes, or at least cover them for Goddess sake!

"I see Maya has told you the good news," He hummed, not even a little embarrassed by my gaze. I finally snapped out of my stupor and pressed both hands over my face. I was still speechless, but at least I wasn't eyeing him like a pervert anymore. I heard footsteps, and then the door shut behind me. 

"I'm going to miss you, kitten." He whispered by my ear, causing me to shriek and jump, however I refused to move my hands from my face.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you," He assured, nuzzling against my neck from behind, his strong hands gripping my hips to keep them in place as he pressed against me. 

Where was my fire, my hatred, my anger? I felt as if I were only moments away from panting like a common dog in heat, my brain trying to recreate the mental image of this man's body just from the glimpse I had. 

"Angelo!" I finally snapped out of it, pulling away from him. "What is wrong with you?!" 

"I've got a towel on now, I'm not trying to do anything to you-"

"I'm not talking about that!" I huffed, crossing my arms over my chest with my back still to him. "First you tell me I have a choice between staying or going, but I'm being marked either way. Then you tell me I don't have a choice, so I'm going with you AND being marked. Now you're telling me to stay?!"

"Is that not what you wanted? You can stay, unmarked. You will be under the care of the Beta and Maya, and the Beta Heir will come along with me to my meeting. It will be a good learning experience for him."

"Why? Why are you doing this?"

Angelo sighed, and walked past me to his bed so he could continue getting dressed. I could tell from the look on his face that he was starting to get annoyed again, but that he was trying to hold back. 

"I am trying to make the best decision here. For the both of us,"

Well, not the response I was expecting. He was trying to appeal to me, I could tell. The Alpha I had heard rumors of all my life would have simply chained me to his bed and forced me to become Luna, and take his mark. I bet he thought I'd buy this stupid gentleman act of his. 

"Do whatever you want," I hissed before turning around and walking out of the room, slamming the door behind me. To my surprise, Maya was not waiting for me outside the door. To my horror, however, the door slammed open behind me. 

"Can you explain to me what your problem with me is, exactly?" Angelo asked, frustration clear in his voice. I turned on my heel to look at him, keeping my chin up high.

"Everything. You want to put up this whole 'kind mate' facade while keeping me prisoner! Do you seriously think I will change my mind about you when you have me and my family under threat of banishment? Do I look like an idiot to you?"

"You know what, sometimes you do," 

I was taken aback at the response. 

"What the fuck did you ju-"

"Enough. Gather your things and go home. I'm done with this,"

"What?"

"I said, gather your things, and get out. I'm not going to move mountains for your love, when you've clearly just told me that nothing on this Earth could change your perspective of me as long as I have you under threat of banishment. Just go home, and forget any of this happened."

Needless to say, I was stunned. I knew the Alpha had a short temper, but this isn't what I had envisioned. I assumed I'd be thrown in the dungeon, or chained to his bed, or just banished. He was just.. letting me go? 

"I, uh.."

"I will schedule the rejection ceremony for when I get back from my trip. You are free to reconnect with your lover and do.. whatever the hell it is you want to do. I would like time alone, please gather your things and leave."

So now I was the one being a nuisance?

"Fine,"

I stomped my way out of the packhouse, not even thinking of taking my wardrobe with me. All of these clothes had been a gift from the Alpha, and I was sure he could regift it to whatever poor sod he brought in after me. I wasn't going to say goodbye, or even thank Angelo for letting me go without any consequences. Why would I thank him for my freedom? It shouldn't have been placed in jeopardy in the first place!

"Wait up!"

Austin?

"Ama, you're not walking all the way home. Let me at least drive you there."

Perfect. Now, I could get the answers I'd been looking for. I'd give him no other choice than to spill why he had brought me here in the first place, despite our relationship.