The Lonely Rogue

Chapter 12 Caspian

"I won't do that, Alpha." Cole dared to disagree with my orders.

"Excuse me? I am your Alpha King and you will follow my commands! I want to know where she goes and who she is with." I was seething.

I didn't want to ever be caught off guard by Junie's presence again. I hated the sight of her with another man's body pressed against her. Jess needed to make sure every male knew that her body belonged to us and us alone. I knew it was irrational, but I had no hope of making Jess see reason. I needed Cole to be my eyes and ears, making sure that Junie was never with another man nor could she be allowed to sneak up on me like she did last night.

"You haven't accepted her as your mate, you have no right to boss her around." Cole spat in my face.

"No right? She is my mate, I own her." I growled.

"Like hell you do. She's her own person, not one of those mistresses who you can control. I'm appalled by your behavior, Caspian. You never treated Sabrina like this." Cole glared at me.

"You're out of line, Gamma." I spat at him. I couldn't understand how this little thing was turning my own Gamma against me.

"No, you are. I won't spy on her for you and I won't control her. I only stick around to protect her, with the hope that you might get your head out of your ass and realize how amazing Junie is." Cole stood up from his chair to throw his accusations at me.

"You will do as I command or you will be stripped of your title." I snarled dangerously. Cole narrowed his eyes on me, slamming his hands down on the top of my desk.

"Don't bother. I renounce my command as Gamma and my loyalty to this pack. I'm removing myself from the kingdom." Cole's voice was deadly serious.

"You're doing all of this for her?" I said, looking taken aback.

"She's my Luna, whether you want to accept it or not, my wolf has bowed down to her. My duty, above all else, is to protect the wellbeing of the Luna. Even if that means standing against the Alpha." Cole explained, backing away from my desk and bowing his head once, "I respect you, my King, but I can't follow you this time." Cole frowned before exiting my office.

"Is he serious?" Jett was standing in the corner of my office throughout the entire conversation, staying silent until Cole had left the room.

"I think so." I sighed, sinking into my chair.

"What are you going to do?" Jett asked.

"Let him go."

"What? He deserves to be thrown in the dungeon for treason!" Jett raised his voice at me.

"I won't throw Cole into the dungeon for following his Gamma wolf's instincts. I understand his conflict. He is free to make his own choices." I said. Jett looked at me like I had lost my mind.

"What about the girl?" He spit and Jess snarled at him.

"What about her?" I eyed him, warning him to tread lightly.

"What are you going to do about her?" Jett changed his tone.

"Nothing." I waved my hand dismissively, "Send me Curtis, I need to check in on the packs." I swiftly ended the conversation. Jett nodded reluctantly before disappearing.

"You wanted to see me, sir?" Curtis arrived moments later.

"How are the packs doing against the rogue attacks?" I asked.

"Everything is going as scheduled." He nodded.

"Great. I need to acquire about the rogues on the outskirts of the Cypress pack's territory in South Carolina." I revealed my true motive for the meeting. Curtis tried to cover up his surprised expression.