Alphas, Betas & Protectors

6. The Drive

It was at the drinks reception during the dress rehearsals. Lucas's mind was with his sister. While Gillian was talking to him he was just made glances at his sister deep in thought. 

Gillian said "Why do you keep looking at your sister?"

Lucas came out of his thoughts "I am sorry..."

Gillian sighed "I cant believe you insulted my brother like that. You are lucky he didnt take the insult to heart. He is your best friend. How can you not trust him with your sister?"

Lucas lied "I do trust him."

Gillian said "Then why do you keep looking at them? You havent drank anything or ate anything since you saw them. I dont think you are even paying attention to me right now. You are thinking of your sister. Stop it...." She then wrapped her arms around his neck "Think of me..."

Gillian was jealous. She could not stand Lucas think of anyone or anything but her. Lucas felt sick. He couldnt comprehend how selfish Gillian was. 

Gillian said "I just want you to think of me... Are you paying full attention to me?"

Lucas couldnt help glance at his sister and the alpha leaving the room.  He froze. "Where did they go?"

Gillian sighed "Probably they are driving now to the dinner. Maybe we should do the same." She then took his hand in his and walked with him to the exist. Slowly the other attendees were also making their way outside to drive away after the successful dress rehearsal. 

Gillian squeezed his hand "You know... You worry too much about your sister. She is safe with my brother. He wont hurt her..."

Lucas said nothing. His thoughts went to his sister. What was he going to do? He believed alpha Gavin who said he wont hurt her. He indeed would have hurt his sister for liking a human but he had overlooked that. Maybe he was worried too much. But this was his baby sister. He didnt want her to date until she was ready. He didnt feel his sister was ready. No one refused alpha Gavin. He had to protect his sister. He breathed and turned to Gillian "Can I ask you for a favour?"

Gillian said "Name it."

Lucas stopped walking "Can you ask your brother to let my sister be until she is older?"

Gillian smiled sadly "Lucas. There is something you should know... I can do anything but I cant do what you asked... What my brother said is true. He has waited for your sister for a long time. He told me along time ago he loved your sister but made me swear I wont tell anyone. My brother is in love with your sister. He wants her as a mate. I cant come between an alpha and his destined mate... I am sorry Lucas." She then leaned close and kissed his cheek. 

Lucas was frozen. He was in shock. It was hard for him to get his head around it. Gillian was his only hope. "Please Gillian. I need your help."

Gillian sighed "Come on Lucas. You worry too much. You saw them together... They looked great together. He wont force your sister to do anything she is not ready for. We live by certain rules in this society..."

There were rules but they didnt apply to the alpha. He was above the law. He made the rules. He could snap his fingers and make someone's life hell. Gillian's words weren't convincing him at all. 

Gillian carried on "This should be the end of our conversation about your sister Lucas. You cant possibly tell me you are thinking of her... She is safe with my brother. He is not going to hurt her... Lets go now..."

Lucas complied and followed Gillian but in his mind he was trying to think of ways of saving his sister from alpha Gavin. He was willing to do anything to save her from getting hurt. He firstly needed to know if this was what his sister wanted. If she wanted alpha Gavin then there was less to worry about. If she complied with the rules she was not going to get hurt. Gavin only hurt people who broke the rules or insulted him. His sister was a free spirited beta wolf. She was at risk.