Love Me Alpha

Chapter 41

Hey guys,

I know it was another long wait but I hope this chapter makes up for it. So, hope you enjoy!

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Chapter 41

Holly’s POV

I didn’t know quite what I expected to be subjected to when Adrian had left, but when the politeness and happy smiles instantly turned into scowls I knew exactly what they were playing at. I wouldn’t be surprised if Adrian didn’t either, he was too good of a judge of character not to know what they were trying to pull off and the fact this explained his short temper with them was enough to tell me exactly that.

I didn’t say anything though, nor did I mention that they were severally underestimating their alpha if they thought he couldn’t hear every word they were about to say. I didn’t want to bring harm to them, but I didn’t want to disrupt Adrian’s way to teaching either. It was his duty, as it was mine to stand by his side, and if he was testing them by leaving them alone with me than so be it. I severely doubted it though; I knew Adrian’s concern and care for me went above and beyond.

“So,” Sophie started with a click of her tongue, her mouth still churning food which was slightly off putting. Did they have no manners? “You’re his mate, huh?” she asked with a snort.

I didn’t reply, rather picking up my spoon again. I was intent on ignoring them, but when a foot suddenly connected with my lower leg I couldn’t help but drop the utensil and release a pain filled gasp before I managed to cut it off mid breath.

I could see that Liam was stunned with my reaction, his light kick would have felt like nothing to another shifter of my size and age, but the fact I was just as delicate as I looked didn’t help matters.

He seemed to realise his mistake, Sophie on the other hand didn’t so much.

“Such a drama queen,” she muttered under her breath.

Pulling my napkin off my lap I slowly slid out of the booth, my wolf snarling so angrily that I was worried I would shift right there and then. Why she was so intent on killing Sophie I didn’t know, but I didn’t want to stick around to find out.

Turns out I didn’t have the time to head outside for a breather since a concerned Adrian bolted out of the toilets, my fingers gripping the red leather of the booth as he was in front of me in an instant.

I was amazed with how quickly and efficiently his eyes were drawn to my leg even though my tights would cover any mark, though I doubted one would be present. Maybe it would a few weeks ago, but I healed slightly faster now and I figured a bruise would heal in a matter of minutes at least.

Even so I saw his eyes flash, fear rushing into my senses as I wrapped my arms around his waist only to be pulled into his embrace.

“Get your things, we’re leaving, now!” Adrian growled through gritted teeth, the fear even more thick in the air as it was coming off the pair in waves. What had I done to make them hate me?

It must seem strange for the humans, to see an eighteen year old act so mature for his age, or too suddenly burst from another room with an anger filled expression from what they believed had come from nowhere. But they didn’t know our life, and that was how it was always going to be.

As soon as everyone was in the car the atmosphere was even thicker, the fear coming from the backseats almost enough to chock on and as soon as we arrived at the pack house I was for once the first one out the car as I tried to get away from how uncomfortable everything felt.

How was I going to be able to live with them?

Adrian surprised me when he wrapped his arms gently around my waist, my wolf purring even though I jumped slightly at the action. I hadn’t realised how deeply in my thoughts I had been.

“Your heart rates too fast” he mumbled against my ear, the worry in his tone thick and heavy.

“Can I go lay down?” I asked softly. “I feel funny.”

The next thing I knew I was swept into his arms, a squeal falling from my lips before the next thing I knew I was laying on his thick, plush bed surrounded my pillows in every direction possible. It felt like pure heaven.

“What about-“

“There downstairs in the living room, Paul and Ryan are keeping an eye on the both of them. They aren’t happy to say the least” Adrian cut me off, already knowing what I was about to ask.

“Are you sure you shouldn’t be-“

“Here with you?” he asked with a grin, finishing my sentence for me yet again. “Of course,” he winked causing me to giggle.

I laid back amused as he went to work undoing my shoes for me, my mild protest going unheard until I hushed when I heard his purr. He always managed to make me too relaxed to argue when he made that delicious sound.

Feeling him tug off my shoes and sit them on the floor I shivered when I felt his large, meaty hands creep up my legs before gripping the waist band of my tights. It was impossible for me not to get aroused as I felt his delicate touch, saw the way his eyes darkened as he picked up on my scent and the way his eyes seemed to burn into my flesh as he slowly uncovered more of my tanned creamy skin. I was naturally a tanned colour, but not quite as dark as Adrian who looked incredibly exotic.

“You want me to take your dress off for you?” he asked with a cheeky grin once my tights were off, my coat already on the floor as I stared up at him with wide amber eyes. I nodded.

He must have sensed how I was nearly out of it with sleep since he didn’t try anything, not that I would have protested mind you, but I was partly relieved that I would just get some sleep. I knew I shouldn’t be as tired as I was but I passed it off as me still recovering from my childhood.

I found myself asleep in seconds, vaguely away of Adrian putting me under the covers before he pressed a light kiss to my temple. I moaned in content, burying myself further into the blankets before I was out like a light.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.