Rendered

Chapter 12

Nuzo's POV:

Grey was being relentless, making it impossible for me to sleep with his constant nagging. Frustrated, I decided to get up, throw on a comfortable top and sweatpants, and headed towards Kenny's room. I knocked on the door just once, and he called me in. As I stepped inside, the scent of Tiny hit me; she was here, and that seemed to infuriate Grey even more. Determined to have some privacy, I closed and locked the door behind me. I removed my clothes and made myself comfortable on Kenny's bed. Kenny was still in the bathroom, giving me some time to settle into bed. Thankfully, I couldn't detect her scent on the sheets. When Kenny finally emerged from the bathroom, he joined me on the bed, kissing me on the cheek.

He asked, "How are you finding it here? There are so many beautiful ladies, some of them even warriors. You could choose a mate from among them." I smiled back at him, but Grey was clearly annoyed by his comment. It was obvious that Kenny was considering Tiny as a potential mate. I replied, "Maybe I'll consider it. So, Tiny and you, huh?" Kenny nodded, "I'm thinking about it. If I fail to find my true mate, she might be a suitable option. She may be talkative, but she's sweet, responsible, and an excellent business woman. She's been running their pack's businesses efficiently." Curious, I inquired, "But what happens if she decides to leave? Who would take over the responsibilities?" Kenny explained, "She could train someone else or even involve humans in handling their businesses. There are ways to make it work." As we discussed the possibilities, I couldn't help but wonder about my own path and whether fate had something different in store for me. Only time would reveal the answers to our questions.

I was done with this conversation. I sat on his lap and started kissing him. He kissed me back, but not with the usual eagerness. "I don't think we should be doing this here," said Kenny. I smiled at him and then kissed his neck and sucked his earlobe. He moaned at the sensation. "I locked the door, Alpha," I stated. I helped him remove his top. I Immediately went to work on his nipples. I use my hand to play with one nipple and to suck and lick the other one. I repeated the action on the nipples. Then they kissed him, moving down to his lower stomach. I allowed my tongue to linger a bit on his navel, causing him to moan. When I tried to push his pants off, he pulled me up, and flipped us around so that he was on top. In his alpha voice he said, "This is not the place to do this. The walls have eyes. We do not want to give anyone a reason to spread unnecessary rumors, do we?" he looked at me as if expecting an answer. I understood what he meant.

As I was about to get up from bed, Kenny pulled me back and wrapped his arms around my upper body, planting a gentle kiss on my hair. I could feel the warmth of his body against mine, and his scent enveloped me as he took in the smell of my hair, deepening the connection between us. "I'm sorry I can't give you what you want," he said softly, and I could sense Silver's presence. He seemed to be trying to mark me with his scent, and Grey was visibly pleased, reassured that Silver was now interested and that our worries had been unnecessary. It seemed that Tiny was no longer a concern.

"Don't worry about it. It's just old habits," Grey replied. It was at that moment that I realized both Grey and I were deeply entangled in this situation. What was meant to hook the Alpha, Silver-Kenny, seemed to have backfired on us. Grey had developed feelings for Silver, and I found myself in the same boat. Fear washed over me once again. What if Kenny didn't feel the same way? What if he finds his true mate? What if...? "Then we kill her," Grey abruptly suggested, causing me to jerk away from Kenny's embrace.

"Sorry, I didn't realize I was doing that. I just like it better when you smell like me," Silver said, pulling me back into his arms after I jacked off. Trying to change the topic, I asked, "What happens if or when you find your mate?" I asked. Silver leaned in and kissed me, then replied, "I won't. If I were meant to find her, it would have happened a long time ago. I'm just doing this to please my mom. She'll have to accept that her oldest grandson will be the Alpha." He paused for a moment and kissed me again. "Jack was born to be an Alpha; I'm pretty sure everyone can see that, even if they won't dare say it," Kenny explained, and then he locked eyes with me.

"I'm not foolish, you know. I know what you're trying to do. I'm sure you still haven't forgiven me for killing your mate," Silver said, and my heart began to race. He knew all along but never said anything. Trying to maintain composure, I asked, "What are you talking about?"

Silver responded, "Your heart is telling you the answer, but I'll play along. There are two reasons I can come up with to explain your sudden interest in me: One, seeking revenge for your mate by blocking me from accepting anyone and trying to make me fall for you. Two, you want to experiment and see what it's like to be with a man, or you're using me to numb the pain of losing your mate." He paused and studied my reaction. "Well, I guess it's actually three reasons, not two. By the way, if reason number one is your motive, marking me will solidify the bond. The guilt I carry for robbing you of the chance to be with your mate will make me mark you back. It would be a shame if a young man like you wasted his life with an old, lonely man like me," Silver said with a serious expression.

"I suggest you think about what you want before making a bad decision in the name of revenge. Once we become mates, I'll step down as Alpha and leave the pack. You'll have to follow me, and we'll become rogues," Silver explained, then kissed me on the lips. "I'm sorry," I managed to say, fearing that I might say something foolish. He didn't ask what I was sorry for and simply replied, "Let's sleep; tomorrow is going to be a long day." Kenny turned off the side lamps, and we cuddled up in each other's arms.

As I watched him sleep, I realized I had been played in my own game. Moreover, Silver threatened to make us rogues if I marked him. He left the decision to me, but at the same time, he had limited my options. The thought of leaving my family, pack, title, and everything I knew to become a rogue terrified me more than anything else. "I choose you, no matter what," Grey whispered in Kenny's ears, hoping Silver-Kenny was too far gone to hear us. Grey was willing to face the consequences of our decision when the time came. With that, he sank his teeth into Kenny's collarbone flash and marked him.

Kenny moaned at thesensation and pulled my body closer to his, eliminating any space between us.When Kenny opened his eyes, Silver appeared and said, "Grey, I hope you'reready to stand by your decision." With that, he reciprocated Grey's actionand marked Grey-Nuzo.