6- An Offer

I wrapped my arms around myself to cover the intimate parts of my body, absolutely stunned to have him in my room.Where the hell was Amia again and why would she let him in?

"What are you doing here— no nevermind.Just get out" I blurted out in panic.He doesn't put an effort to move a single muscle.His eyes travel down my body.

I quickly turn around and slide in the walk-in closet, ready to shut the see-through door when his sharp voice halters my movement.

"Stop"

Hell no! Last time I stopped on his command at the waterfall, it didn't turn out in my favor.I slammed the door shut.Though the see-through door doesn't spare me from his intense gaze, it at least separates us.I turn to pick the bathrobe and put it on.

"Do you not hear me, Elysia?" I flinched, turning to find him near the door.Glowing eyes glaring through the glass-door.

Not his wolf again.

"What do you want?" I ask, clutching the cotton fabric close to my chest.

"Open the door" He demands.Though his tone is gentle, the sheer menace in his eyes shows how dangerous it could be to oblige.

"No" I voice out firmly.

With a slight tilt of his head, he repeats my words. "No?" The subtle curve of his lips heightened the tension.

"Would you rather I break the door and show you how it is to disobey your Alpha?"

My heart dropped.He couldn't be serious?

"Don't tempt me Elysia.Let me in when I am asking nicely"

I contemplated for a good second.My eyes widened when he positioned his arm to punch through the door.My fingers hurriedly unlocked the door and pulled it open.The next movements were a slow motion, his fist strikes in my direction but it stops right before it could touch my face.

I let out an agitated breath.His hand withdrew back as he slowly shift forward causing me to instantly step back.

"Take it off"

I look at him with wide eyes, questioning my own hearing whether I misheard him.

"What?" It barely came out as a whisper.

"Don't make me repeat myself" He stepped forward, leaving no space for me to back up anymore.

Suck it up, Elysia.He has already seen you naked.Nudity isn't a problem among werewolves.

I slid the bathrobe down, letting it drop on the floor.I didn't dare look up at him, afraid the mate bond would snap and I might do something I do not desire.

Yet I could feel the intensity of his burning gaze on my body.I clenched my fist.

His finger grazed against my chin before he lift it up and my eyes met his which were in between glowing and normal.

Was he fighting his wolf?

"You might not be as pretty as Amia but I will have to agree this body of yours is a temptation" His eyes did a quick scan of my body before fixing back to me.

The painful tug at my heart forced me to look away.

"Oh, were you expecting me to shower you with compliments and take you in my arms?" His tone was condensing.

"Considering what you did last night at the Ball.I expected worse" I spat and yanked his hand away.

"You know well that was my wolf because I don't have any wishes regarding you" He hissed, closing the little distance I had maintained between us.His firm chest pressed against mine.Something poked me in the belly.

I try not to focus on it.Try not to let his warmth lure me.Although it was too tempting.

"Great! Because I don't want anything to do with you either" I retorted.A scowl appeared on his sharp cold face.

"What?" He asked, slamming his palm on the wall next to my face.

"I. don't. want. anything. to. do. with. you" I emphasize each word, loud and clear.

He stares at me for a long second, the scowl only hardening.

"I didn't say that.Let me clear myself, I don't see you in a romantic light nor capable of being my Luna"

His words continue to punch me in the guts.

"I get it and don't worry.I wasn't planning to become one" I said harshly despite the ache in my chest.

"Good.I will be mating Amia as promised and make her my Luna—

"Congratulations!" I couldn't help myself.He glared at me and moved his face closer.My heart rate accelerated.His breath against my lips made me press my lips together.

"As much as I despise your face.I have no other option than to keep you by my side for the sanity of my wolf"

"What do you mean?" I ask, not liking where this was going.

"It's simple, Elysia.You are my mate which means you will be by my side.However, it doesn't necessarily require you to be my Luna.This is why I offer you a deal.Be mine just not in terms of legal and official status" He offered.

"Be yours as a side kick to satisfy your crazy wolf?" I exclaimed, furious at his suggestion.

"Watch your mouth, Elysia.Just because I offered you a deal doesn't mean I will tolerate your disrespect and disobedience.I am your Alpha" He affirmed.My anger only flared.

"Listen to me very carefully—

I paused mid-sentence hearing a gasp.I tear my eyes off Nikona and dart them to the door.

Amia stood behind it.Shock and hurt written all over her face.

"You have two days.Pack your stuff and make up your mind.When I come back to take both of you, I will appreciate obedience" With that he stepped back and sparing one last glance my way, he walked away.

I met Amia's eyes, the guilt splashed over me.I looked down at my feet, unable to look at her anymore.

"I don't want to judge and assume anything but.. did he offered you to be his Luna?" She asked, her soft voice edged with hesitation.

"No" I answer and picked up the bathrobe before rushing to her.

"He did offered me a ridiculous deal.To be his sidekick.He is unbelievable!" I huffed out, crossing my arms.

"So.. what did you think?" She asked.

"Think? I don't need to think at all.I will be not be his sidekick" I declare, turning around to walk back in the closet.I pick out a pair of black shirt and jeans.Not getting any other word from her, I turn to glance at her.She continues to fiddle with her fingers, a deep frown etched on her face.

"Amia, are you alright?" I ask, concerned.

"Yea.. I mean I can't blame you.He is your mate and of course it's natural to be by his side.I mean.. you will be a good Luna.I will not hate you.. I swear—

"No Amia, what the hell?" I pull on the jeans and button it before rushing back to her.

Cupping her face in between my palms, I stroke her cheeks with the pad of my thumb.

"He wants you as his Luna and he will do the mating ceremony with you.I was just offered to be a sex slave which I never will.I have decided not to accept any of his advances.He might be my mate but my self respect stands before anything else"

I hate to see her sad and worse to be the reason behind it.

"I am your best friend, Amia.I can die for you but never willingly become a reason behind any sort of pain.I promise you that" I kiss her on the head, earning a small push from her.

"Don't get too touchy" She mumbled.I laugh, pinching her cheeks before stepping back and untie my hair bun.

"Hopefully he makes you his Luna as soon as possible and I finally get to leave this Pack.It has become a necessity now" I sigh, combing my fingers through my wavy hair.

"Mhmm come down for lunch.We have already eaten since you took too long to bath" Amia said and walked out of the room.I fixed my hair and headed downstairs.

None of them were in the Hall or living room.I shrugged and walk in the kitchen to heat up the food.

Where did they go?

I ate my lunch in silence.Alpha Nikona's words repeated in my head, creating a havoc of tension.If Amia becomes his Luna.Will he let me go?

I clenched my fist, the painful tug at my heart to think of him with someone else.

Gulping down a glass of water, I got up and put the dishes in the sink.The sudden faint whispers coming from the window made me frown.I scoot quietly to the window and lightly push it open, small enough to peek outside.

Amia sat on the porch in the garden surrounded by mom and Dad.They were talking but it was hard to catch it without my Wolf's hearing.I press my ear against the window, catching a little bit of their conversation.

"I'm afraid Nikona will choose her"