You Have No Idea, My Dear Alpha

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•Mara's POV•

"Hey Trent." I say as I sit next to him.

He looks over at me, "What do you need?"

"Why do you think I need anything?" I ask.

He smirks at me, "Because of the way you said that."

I sigh, "Snow needs to go on a run and I need protection apparently."

"Sorry," He says, "Layla and I are going out in ten minutes."

I groan, "Why?"

He chuckles and stands up, "Good luck Mara." He sings, walking out of the room.

I sigh and spot Cole outside, I jump up and go towards him.

"Cole! Hey." I say as I approach.

He smiles at me, "What's up Mara?"

I shrug, "I don't know, just wondering if you're free?"

He give me a small smile, "Sorry, Mandy and I are going to the town over for the weekend."

"And you're leaving now? Like, right now?" I ask just as Mandy comes outside.

He nods, "Yep, sorry."

I sigh and Mandy puts a hand on my shoulder, "Ryder's upstairs and not doing anything but moping around, go ask him."

I shake my head, "Nope, I'm still mad at him."

She giggles, "You're going to have to forgive him sometime."

I sigh, "I know."

"Just get it over and done with, you'll feel much happier." She says.

"Fine." I reply.

"Well, I'll see you on Sunday!" She says and hugs me.

"Bye, have fun." I reply.

She winks at me and Cole waves.

I watch their car move out of the driveway and turn around to walk back inside.

I slouch up the stairs and slowly push on the office door.

Ryder is positioned at his desk, the phone in one hand to his ear and the other resting on his chin.

"Ryan, now he's onto her." He says.

Not wanting to be caught spying, I knock on the door quietly.

Ryder looks up and his lips twich upwards a bit.

"Okay, okay. We'll sort it out when you get back, I need to go."

I hear the muffled speaking on the other end in reply.

"Yep, bye." He says then hangs up the phone.

He turns back to me and stands up, "I really am sorry."

I hold up my hand, "I really don't want to hear that right now. Snow needs a run and I need protection, you seem to be the only one that's around, what do you say?" I ask.

He nods and give me a small smile, "Anything for you."

I nod and spin around, walking back down the stairs.

Making sure Ryder is still behind me, I'm about to shift but he grabs my hand before I can.

"What's wrong?" I ask, trying to forget about the sparks flying up my arm.

"I want to sort us out, before anything happens." He replies.

I sigh, "I guess Snow can wait a little longer."