Chapter 3

Veyra pov

I don't even realize when those words slip past my lips. The look on the blonde’s face however tells me that they worked perfectly.

To make it more believable and have her back down, I wrap my hand around the Alpha's arm in a possessive grip.

Alpha Theo turns to look at me then at my hand and an indiscernible emotion flickers in his eyes. I give him a sweet smile despite my insides clenching with nervousness.

My mind screams at me to let go,probably run away but my hand has a different plan. It understands that I have a mission to accomplish tonight.

The lady looks at me as if she is ready to commit murder in broad daylight.

“ This is…” She trails off, looking between me and Alpha Theo.

“ I'm sorry,look at my manners. I am Veyra, Alpha Theo's date tonight.” I introduce myself without batting an eyelid. Alpha Theo clears his throat and I tilt my head to look at him. He gives me a what the hell expression but I ignore it, choosing to play dumb.

“ I got caught up congratulating Valen and Gina earlier so I couldn't accompany you. You don't blame me, right Daddy?” I blink my eyes coquettishly at Alpha Theo and I almost burst out laughing when he swallows.

“ Of course not. I don't blame you.” Alpha Theo croaks out the words and I reward him with a smile.

The lady clears her throat awkwardly. “If you excuse me. I'll be on my way.” She announces,an uncomfortable feeling painted on her face. I raise my brows challengingly. Taking it as a cue, she walks away. I can feel Alpha Theo's burning gaze on me all this time.

I watch as she walks away without turning back. When she is out of sight, I finally muster the courage to face the Alpha.

I smile at him nervously in an attempt to escape the inquisitive look on his face.

“ Care to tell me what the hell was that,Veyra?” Alpha Theo asks in a low but dangerous tone.

I swallow and look away. The courage from earlier slowly dissipates and I begin to fidget with my dress.

“ I asked a damn question, Veyra. The least you could do is give me a fucking answer.” He repeats. This time, his voice is gentler. I turn to look at him and blink my doe-like eyes, trying to act cute. I don't know what came over me to take such a bold step but I am not chickening out.

“ I hate it when women flock to you,trying to get in your pants.” I blurt out and Theo raises his eyebrows at me, a seemingly amused look on his face.

“Why is that? It's not like we are mates.” He probes. Right,my reaction was uncalled for. I acted like I owned him. Truth is,I didn't plan it at first. My plan was to get his attention tonight but when I heard her openly suggesting spending the night with him,something inside me snapped.

I just found myself annoyed and making such a bold move.

“What? Are you angry that I drove her away?” I snap,an unfamiliar sense of irritation creeping insíde me. The Alpha doesn't say a word, he only folds his hands around his chest and regards me.

“She doesn't look like a good person. I saved you from her. Since you don't appreciate it,I will leave.” I declare before turning around to walk away. I don't get away when the Alpha's grip halts me.

“ We will talk about this,Veyra.

Meet me in my office after this. Until then,find a good reason for doing what you did.”He instructs before walking away. I bite my lower lip and an immature sense of victory creeps inside me. I already have the Alpha’s attention. Next, I'll just need to play my cards right.

The rest of the party passes in a blur. Valen doesn't come looking for me,too engrossed introducing his ideal Luna to everyone.

His betrayal stings and I would be lying to say I am fine.

I distract myself with ny glass of wine, often thinking back to the Alpha's order.

I sit at the back of the hall and resign watching the pack members as they make the best of their night.

Tonight was supposed to be my happy night. I never thought I would end up sitting here alone, nursing my broken heart.

“ Veyra, shall we go home? The party is almost over. There's nothing much to do here.” Alex urges me but I shake my head.

“ I'll stick around and head home later.” I decline his offer. I have an appointment later. There's no way I am going home with my brother. It will be impossible to sneak out under his watch.

“ Are you sure?” He insists and I nod.

“ I am alright. Don’t worry about me.” Alex gives me a weak smile,nods and walks away.

An hour later, the hall is almost empty. Valen and Gina are nowhere to be seen either.

After making sure the coast is clear,I skip away and head straight to the Alpha's office. My heart races with every step I take.

I walk through the familiar path and finally halt outside the Alpha's office. It's located in the opposite direction of our house so I am sure I won't be running into Alex here.

It would be hard to explain what I am doing in the Alpha’s wing at this time of the night.

I take a deep breath then knock on the door with hesitation. A moment later,the door is pulled open, revealing Alpha Theo in all his glory.

The man has already shed his suit jacket and rolled the sleeves of his shirt to the elbows. He looks as sexy as hell. The perfect embodiment of sin wrapped in candy paper.

Alpha Theo opens the door wide, ushering me inside. It's not the first time I am in his office but it's the first time I am here under such circumstances. I am among the pack's strong female warriors, something I inherited from being of beta blood.

I step insíde and he locks the door behind us. I watch as Alpha Theo surveys my body with hunger filled eyes. Every curve,every meander in my body,he takes it all. His eyes linger for far too long on my exposed breasts before he looks away and puts space between us.

“ I believe you and I need to talk so start talking,Veyra.” Theo declares, his gaze trained on me. His voice sounds restrained.

He looks as if he is ready to scold me in case I say something wrong. I have lost count of the number of times he has had to scold me. The only difference now is, Valen, my crime partner, is not here with me.

Valen and I were always getting sneaky and ending up on the Alpha’s bad side. That was before though and with the current development of things, I don't think that will ever happen again. Those memories are best buried and forgotten.

“ Do you realize how reckless your actions were? You gave out the wrong impression of…”

I cut his rambling off by stepping close. Dangerously close such that I can feel his quickening heartbeat.

“True,we need to talk but whether I was reckless or not is not the topic of our discussion,Alpha.” I whisper and watch as his expressions harden and eyes flicker with a hunger no food can satiate.

Alpha Theo takes a deep breath. Then another and regards me.

“ No? Then what are we talking about, Veyra?”

I break into a smile. I have him exactly where I wanted him.

“You owe me a favor, Alpha. I am here to collect it.” I announce and watch his eyes narrow in confusion.

“ I owe you a favour” He repeats and I nod.

A sudden realisation hits him and his expressions soften.

He regards me with a hint of interest.

“ Let's hear it.” He gives me an intent look and I grin at him.

“ I want you, Alpha. I want you to fuck me.”