Dark Prisoner ✔

Chapter 16: Dangerously Yours

Alec wondered what happened to Kade all of a sudden. They were all having a great time when they arrived, but now, he had grown distant from everyone. He stopped participating in any of the games that the others were enjoying. He didn't respond to anyone other than King who also found his behaviour strange. On top of that, Kade hadn't once looked at Alec, it was as if he purposely avoided locking eyes with him.

"You're staring," Gabriel remarked.

"Am I?" Alec answered without any attention to his friend who was definitely amused.

"I never thought I'd see the day my friend would be in love," Gabriel jested.

Alec took his eyes off Kade and looked at the alpha of the Centauri pack. "That's a bit of an exaggeration," he said.

"Am I wrong?" Gabriel asked.

"No, you're not," Alec answered truthfully since there was no use lying to this man. "Gabriel, do you think the bond between Kade and I is a lost cause?"

"Why would you say that?" he asked.

Alec also questioned that himself. Perhaps, he knew that the hatred in Kade powerfully overwhelmed his slight desire to recognize the mating bond between them. Even now, Kade hadn't noticed it. He was completely oblivious to his own wolf calling for Alec.

"Kade's looking to avenge his family," he explained. "Do I have the right to stop him?"

"No, you don't have to right to stop him," Gabriel answered.

Alec's stomach dropped replacing the ease with a sick sensation, that crawled into him as he understood the bitter truth.

"But, you do have the freedom to seduce him," Gabriel added.

Alec's eyes widened. "Wh-what?"

"Kade doesn't know it yet, but he has feelings for you too," he said.

"Feelings of hatred," Alec added.

"Protectiveness," Gabriel corrected.

Alec was surprised when Kade approached them. "Is everything alright, Kade?" Gabriel asked.

"We're heading back," Kade answered.

"At least enjoy dinner," Gabriel said as he turned towards him.

"Dinner is only meant for family and friends, since we're neither, I don't find it appropriate," Kade answered sternly.

Gabriel raised brow. "Hmm," was all he responded with for a moment. "Alright then, thanks for coming. You have a great night, Kade."

Kade's piercing green eyes fell onto Alec. "Let's go," his tone austere.

Alec turned to Gabriel. "Thanks for the advice," he said. "See you around."

Gabriel put his hand on Alec's shoulder supportively. "You got me on your side," he said. "Don't ever forget that."

Alec's felt as if someone took the knife in chest and twisted it with those words. "That could be the wrong choice, Centauri," he mocked with a smile.

Gabriel dropped his hand. "I've never made the wrong choice, Waldorf," he remarked.

Alec shook his head rolling his eyes at him. "Smart-ass," he said before following Kade and the others.

They said their goodbyes and the women already exchanged numbers with Mia, hoping to meet again. Mia who held a book in her hands, followed along her brother and got in the car with them. This time, Kade drove.