"Are You His Side Piece?"

EZEKIEL'S POV:

Chris's house was filled to the brim with people from his school. I haven't attended school all my life. I was homeschooled and any friends I had, it was through Chris. Except that I'm in college now and graduating soon so I could take over the pack.

"Hey, Man!" I huffed as his annoying voice came from behind me. The loud music in the background made it difficult to hear him clearly.

"Where is Rue?" Chris asked and settled beside me on the couch.

"She is in the ladies." I stated and looked away.

"Your Mate?" He whispered. I quickly scanned the crowd and saw no sign of Elsa. I suddenly felt uneasy as Knight, my Wolf growled impatiently.

"I know, buddy. Let's go find her." I mumbled and patted Chris on his back before exiting.

I searched the whole building yet I saw neither Rue or Elsa. Something told me that if I find Rue I will find Elsa.

Rue had been in a foul mood since learning that Elsa was assigned to me as my new maid. I could have just told her the truth of who she's to me without feeling any guilt. However, I dared not. Spilling the beans means Elsa getting kicked out of the Pack the soonest.

I vowed to protect her until I figured out a way for us to be together. And for now, keeping her close was the only option for me. Unless, my wolf and I would go insane.

I caught her scent and then another one, my heart beating rapidly at the thought that Rue might have done something to her. She was a fragile omega who wouldn't stand a chance with Rue in terms of physical strength.

"What's special about you?" I heard Rue asked as I drew closer to the garden.

"He even had you tagged alone to this Party. Not only that, he got you a dress as well. Who the hell are you? Are you his side Piece?"

The questions rolled out of her mouth nonstop.

I stepped in before Elsa could answer any of the questions, Rue seeing me became even more aggressive as she stepped forward reiterating “Who the hell are you to him, b!tch?!"

She launched at Elsa the same time her last question left her lips, slapping Elsa across the face. My heart twitched as I felt the impact of the slap.

Clenching my jaw, I pulled Elsa to me and stood glaring at Rue. "Bullying a weak woman, are you?" I snapped angrily.

Rue backed off but kept her eyes fixated on Elsa, "What now, he is choosing your side over mine?" She snarled, her eyes ablaze with hate.

I could feel my rage surging to the surface. Knight growled, threatening to take over our body and deal with Rue but I couldn't allow that. If anyone should hear that my wolf attacked my girlfriend because of my maid, it would arouse suspicions.

"I'm sorry," Elsa muttered and turned to leave but I held her in place.

"She is my maid, Rue. I believe Elsa doesn't deserve your disdain. So please quit treating her like she is nobody." I spoke calmly, my anger slowly dissipating.

"Like I give a damn who she is. A low life!" Rue hissed and stumbled away, angrily cursing loudly on her way out.

A few seconds passed and I was able to finally look at Elsa in the face. The moment I saw the expression on her face, my heart sank. She was hurt and didn't know how to express it.

"Does your cheek hurt?" My voice came in a low whisper.

Shaking her head, all emotions clearing from her face. "Your girlfriend is a brat," She declared fearlessly with a chuckle. To say the least, I didn't expect such a reaction from her.

"What?" She shrugged when I said nothing, I was clearly surprised to utter a word.

"You want me to brood over a slap. Worse has been done to me and I'm still alive." She added nonchalantly, her face put up with no expression.

I had no idea how to react. I was a bit relieved that she was okay.

"Okay, superwoman." I casually said and let go of her, attempting to walk away. Knight screaming in my head to kiss her. But what would be my reason for suddenly pulling her to me and kissing her breath away. My wolf and I were the only ones aware of what she's to us.

I wouldn't want to appear as a pervert to her even though her body language clearly stated that she'd been hitting on me.

She suddenly whimpered, alerting my six senses.

"What!" I panicked.

"I can't walk," she mouthed, her cute lips pouted out and her eyes shimmering in tears. That was fast. Where did that come from?

"You hurt your feet?" I was clueless as to why her feet were hurting instead of her cheek.

"Yes," she nodded, battering her eyes in a cute way and it dawned on me that she was doing it again. Has anyone told her she sucks at seduction?

"What should I do about it?" I questioned, raising my brows in askance. She said nothing and looked away.

"I'm not your boyfriend so don't expect me to carry you." I mouthed and readied to walk away when I heard her mumble, "Chris will be happy to help." With that she dashed out of the garden.

The hairs at the pack of neck stood up, jealousy enacting in my features. She didn't say that to me?

She just met Chris and they have become like what? Besties?

"Oh no! she didn't say that to me?" I repeated like a child whose favorite toy was being snatched away. I chased after her, and realizing that I was coming after her, her direction turned towards one of the visitor’s restrooms.

She went in but I dived in before she could slam the door on my face.

I pulled her, slamming her body gently against mine and possessively tilting her head, leaning in for a kiss.

My lips were just inches away from hers when a stomping footsteps were heard coming towards the restroom. They belonged to Rue, I knew for sure.

We both froze in the air, darting our eyes for an escape.

Definitely, there was none.

Damnit!