My Wolfe ✔️

CH 36 MY-BODYGUARDS

I got up to the voice of running water in the bathroom. This wasn't my first time in this penthouse to get up to the voice of it. It was always like that. Ashton was a early bird and it is impossible for me to remember my name in the dark of morning. I would love to tag myself as a night owl.
I lay there until I heard the shower turn off and Ashton came out in just towel.
"Oh my..." I whispered as I closed my eyes shut "Idiot! Couldn't you dress and come out!"
He just laughed and I heard his heavy foot steps fade away. I walked to the bathroom which had his scent strongly in the air.

Ignoring that, which was very difficult, I got down to my business. I had a spare brush and a few essential items in this penthouse. After I was fresh and smelling good I walked in the kitchen to see him pouring cereal in two bowls. There are some people who don't like cereal but it's the best breakfast according to me. I love it.
We ate our breakfast with a bit of chitchat about common topics.
"Drop me till coffee shop" I said
"You sure? I don't think you have your wallet to even catch a taxi back home" he looked at me
"Yeah, right, but I don't have the time to go home. Don't worry about it, I can manage" I smiled
"Okay, wait. How about I give you some money" he suggested
"No, thank you, I can manage" I denied
Sure, we were together but money is something I can't accept from anyone.
"And how are you gonna manage,
Miss Rachel Wilander?" As asked as he smirked
"I'll call my boyfriend to come and pick me up" I shrugged
"And what if he is busy?" He asked
"Nah! He can take time out for his girlfriend, right, I mean he has to" I looked at him
"Okay, I'll pick you up" he agreed
"Okay" I smiled.

"Now, c'mon, you are gonna be a little late if you don't hurry up" he got up as he held his hand out
"What about the bowls-"
"Maids will take care of it" he cut me.
I gave my heart...hand in his hand and got up.

We walked to his car and sat in, soon driving car he asked me something that blew my mind
"What if, it's just for imagination, I hurt you badly in some way. What would you do? Will you talk to me ever again?"
"Why would you ask that all of sudden?" I asked him then something flashed "Oh wait, is it about the friend I told you that brought this question to you?"
"Well, what would you do?" He asked again ignoring my question
"Well, maybe, depending upon what you did" I answered honestly
"I didn't do anything! Why do you assume I did" he said
"Ashton, I... didn't say anything...to You" I looked at him
"Right,I am sorry. I am just... tired. I did not sleep for past two days and I have a lot in mind" he sighed
"Wanna speak about it?"I asked
"No, it's just... work... don't worry... I'll be fine" he denied
"Oh... okay" I turned my head away form him.

His unusual behavior bothered me in a strange way. Although he asked me not to bother about it but it disrupted me. What bothered him that he couldn't sleep. Was it that serious?! There was one thought in mind that could be true theory for his strange behavior but I was pushing it down as much as possible. But, seriously, what is wrong with me? Why is someone's mood effecting my mood? I am not the one to get effected by anyone unless it's my family! Why did his behavior change my mood?
Maybe, just maybe, I am falling for him and maybe that's why his behavior is effecting me. I need to call Sam and ask him.
Oh, shot! I still haven't told him about it yet! I haven't talked to him in a while. The day Jasmine messaged me, the same afternoon she cancelled the plan because of some unknown reason and since then I did not find time to contact her or him. I don't know how he is gonna react when he finds out.

Hey! Did I mention David and Angela are gonna get married after two months. It is a long gap between engagement and marriage but they wanted to spend some more time together before stepping into marriage.
"And here we are" Ashton brought me to the real world
"Oh" I said as I looked at him
"Rach, just... just listen carefully okay" he said
"Okay" I nodded
"There is this girl-"
"Ashton, I thought you were over girls and with me but..." I cut him then my own word because I was irritated
"No! Listen carefully and do not interrupt, okay?" He asked
I didn't answer.

"I need your favour. This girl" he started "she was... we weren't a thing but that girl thought that there was something going on between us. Although I clearly said it was nothing from my side she went ahead and believed there was something going on between us and...I met you and asked her never to come back to me. That did not stop her from coming though. If anything it encouraged her. Then all of sudden she disappeared for a month. I was happy and thought she finally understood. But then she came back. Much stronger. She knew why I left her. She knew, I don't know how, who you really are to me. So I am just worried she might harm me by harming you. And the fact that she is a werewolf doesn't help convene she won't do that at all."
"I am confused. Why did she think that there was something going on between you two when you stayed away from her and were very clear there was nothing from your side?" I asked
"I... kinda...we were... bed partners? I guess"
"Ashton!" I shouted
"But, I swear I didn't do anything after you came into my life" he confessed
"Better don't if you don't want your ass kicked" I warned.

"I would not even dream. We werewolves are very faithful to our mate." He said
I guess I was a little angry and irritated because if this girl and that brought out this question I didn't mean to ask, "where was your faithfulness when I hadn't met you? Why did you... why were you involved with other girls when you knew they weren't your mate?"
"I am sorry about it Rachel but I-"
"Think hard and tell me how many girls have you been with. I want the exact number, Ashton" I cut him
He thought for a minute or two then answered "Not more then five to eight"
"Is it the truth?" I looked at him
"Yes" he nodded.

I let it slide because I was no mood to think of how many girls he has been with and the unknown strange feeling that came along with it.
"What do you want me to do? The favor I mean, what is it?" I asked
"You have to quit you job and work for me so that I know you are safe and also you'll have Lucas and the other best werewolf Dylan bodyguard you" he said.
"I thought you were the best werewolf" I said, smiling
"I am the best because I am The Royal Alpha" he said proudly "and after me is your brother and Nora. But after them come these two"
"I... aren't you scared that I might run away with one of them?"
"No, you won't, because they are mates and won't want to mess with The Royal Alpha himself." He reasoned
"Lucas is gay?" I asked
"Yes" he answered.

I took a minute to think
"Salary?" I asked
"10,000 dollars per month" he said then asked "are you really thinking about it?"
"No, dumbo, I am just dreaming in the morning and I just asked about salary for time pass" was my sarcastic comment.
"Rachel" he had a warning in his tone
"That won't work on me, Mr alpha, I am a tough one to break" I replied
"Please, Elle, it is for your own safety" he said
"Okay" I shrugged
"Okay?" He repeated, happy yet shocked
"Yeah" I said as I got out of the car "I'll resign today"

"I love you"
My world stopped. Sure it wasn't the first time I heard these words from him but this time I felt it. Like it spoke me loudly and clearly how I was the one he cared about the most. Like I was his. Only his. But that didn't make any sense to me at all. I mean how could the words speak to you. I think I am officially going mad. Help me find out the telephone number of mental institute.
"I..."
"Yeah, you need time to tell the same. I know" he nodded
I kinda felt the pain in myself. Really! What is wrong with me!?
"Yeah" I turned around and walked away

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Finally! Rachel is in love!
I feel the thing that scars us the most is the most beautiful thing in our life.