A Chosen Daughter

Chapter 38*E

Why did she say yes?!

Why did she agree?!

Stupid mate bond!

As soon as she nodded, Chris had stuttered out his surprise before beaming at her. His sweetness cancelled out by the chorus of "And me"s. Now she was stuck leading a group of noisy males towards the rogues. Each twig that cracked, each crunch of leafs under their big feet infuriated her more! Snarling slightly she turned on them "That is it! You will move silently! You will keep up! You will not get in the way, and will not interfere! If any of that too is difficult for you, leave now and return to the others!"

Matt, Michael and Arron stare at her with stunned expressions.

Chris raises a brow "Interfere with what love?"
"Don't call me that!" She snaps
"Leah you forget Chris and I are Alphas! And all of us are very capable fighters!" Leah turns her attention onto Arron, her gaze and smirk mocking "You are capable amongst **yourselves**, and others that adhere to the same rules you live by and respect but Future Alpha you understand little of this world, it's origins or it's rules! You are nothing but stumbling pups proudly beating your chests for approval"
"Leah!" Matt abolishes
Leah shrugs "Truth stings! Then again rogues wouldn't be rogues if those facts weren't true!" They all looked at her confused.

After sharing a questioning look between themselves Arron braves to ask "What do you mean by that?"
"Case and point!" Leah looks to the sky taking in calming deep breaths. The afternoon was rolling swiftly passed. "Any chance you all will stay here out the way?"
"Nope" and "no" was the mingled replies. Sighing Leah rights her direction "Keep up then" with that she takes off at a jog.

After 5 mins she stops. Raising her hand in signal to the accompanying males to stop also. "They're just up ahead" they all nod. "Once again I ask you to stay here out the way" they all silently shake their heads as Leah moves to stand further away from them.

"Damn male prides! My ass is gonna end up poisoned! What a death! Damn their prides! Stupid men!" she mutters under her breath while her hands check her cuffs and neck guards.

Chris' attention sharpens on her. Glancing at the others he can tell they hadn't heard her, but he most definitely had. Moving quietly behind her, his hands shoot out grabbing her waist pulling her back into his chest. She gasps in surprise but knew it was Chris from his scent and spark inducing touch. His head lowers, his lips to her ear "What the fuck does that mean?!" She looks up at him confused "How is your ass gonna end up poisoned?" Leah gasps again her expression clearly showing her shock
"Y-you wasn't suppose to hear that!" She whispers nervously shooting a glance at the others to see if they had heard her too. She breaths a quick breath of relief seeing they hadn't. "Well I did! Now explain!" Chris demands quietly.
"Nothing to .." his hands tighten on her waist pulling her closer.
"don't lie to me!" he snarls into her ear.

Leah closes her eyes briefly. Opening her eyes she glances again at her brother and friends ensuring they weren't paying attention. Sighing she turns her head tilting it back and looks back into Chris' eyes "It means exactly as I said I'm likely to end up poisoned!" Still meeting his hard glare she reads his confusion, concern and frustration "One or more of you are going to fuck this up! I'm gonna have to step in, to save the ones in question ... which endangers me!" His brows furrow still not understanding "I'll explain later"
"Explain now"
"We haven't time for this" she hisses "Summarise then"
"Ok .... the summary is .... the rogues have created a poison they coat their claws with .... one scratch and it'll attack my dna structure .... killing me" Chris pulls her closer into him wrapping his arms more securely round her even as he pales slightly ".... it'll be slow and painful just like they enjoy it best"
Chris curses "They don't know this?" He nods at the others, Leah shakes her head.

He evaluates the men in front of him and looks at her questioningly. She raises a brow daring him to speak his thoughts. He swallows hard then curses a second time.

Taking in a deep breath, he releases it slowly. Still cradling her body into his. His arms wrapped around her holding as close as he can. "We are capable fighters. We will watch our backs and help each other ... and you if necessary! Don't jump in!"
Leah's eyes widen "I mean it Leah! Keep yourself safe! I was watching before at the settlement; your more than capable as a fighter, your too fast for them, always several moves ahead of them, anticipating their responses! So keep focused on you and ignore us being beside you" Chris smirks at the surprise in her eyes "We will talk more about this later. Keep yourself safe and do not worry about us! We can handle ourselves" Leah starts to shake her head, his eyes narrow "Agree with me now or I tell them!" He gestures with his chin to Matt and Arron "Think their reaction will be same as mine? ..... Shall we see?"

She hesitates to agree and he raises a brow in challenge as she looks at her brother and future Alpha then back at her mate "I will try" at his look of protest she rushes to explain "I'm a chosen daughter I can not ignore those around me that are struggling and suffering ... I just can't!" Her hushed whisper conveys her sincerity and desperate attempt to make him understand. Chris looks away for a few seconds unhappy with the information but nods his understanding as he looks back at her. He stares at her lips wishing so badly he could kiss her right now. Kiss her thoroughly, passionately. While knowing she welcomes it. Enjoys it. Wants it just as badly as he does.

Leah studies her rather surprising mates features as he stares intensely at her lips. His desire is clearly written over his face, in his eyes, his stare. She finds herself wondering what it would be like if he was to close the distance and kiss her, would the sparks currently dancing from around her waist be present when his lips touched hers, would that make it more enjoyable for him? Goddess knows she'd need the help there it's not like she has the experience to bring him pleasure by herself. Leah blinks in surprise, what on earth was she thinking?!

Yet even knowing she has rouges to deal with and needs her head back in the game, she feels a moment of disappointment as Chris visibly gathers control over his desire, loosens his arms and moves away a little bit. Closing his eyes he takes in a deep breath before fully stepping away and releasing Leah from his hold. "Stay focused on you and keep safe!"
Leah nods "You too"