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Chapter 14
Hayley POV
"I'm meeting Leila tonight for some drinks. She's bringing me to Taaffe's, is it any good?" I ask him as I gaze out the window at the woods passing by, soaking in the beautiful scenery. He doesn't answer for a few seconds, so I turn to look at him. His jaw is tense, and his hands are gripping the wheel tightly. Interesting, it doesn't seem like he is a fan.
"It's ok," he answers slowly, "there isn’t much choice around here I suppose, but I don't think it's the kind of place you might be used to. It's not exactly classy, rustic might be a polite way of describing it. What's the occasion?"
"Leila said that the party next weekend isn't really for her or Rex, it's just an excuse for your Mum to invite everyone she knows. She wants to let loose a little on her own I guess, and she was looking for a partner in crime," I admit. He laughs lightly, and the tension leaves his hands.
"Well, that's true. Leila's birthday is just an excuse for my Mum to
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The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 15
Hayley POVAfter an hour of walking up the well-worn trail that Cooper has brought us to, he veers off the main path and holds his hand out to help me over some fallen branches as he follows some unmarked route through the trees. It's unnecessary but very chivalrous all the same. Although when he picks me up by the waist to lift me over a small stream, I suspect he is just finding excuses to touch me. And I am totally on board with that.We break through the trees to an open area of flat rock jutting out of the side of the mountain with an amazing view down the valley on both sides. The bright green of the spring foliage in the morning light is stunning, with mountains rising on both sides of the valley, some with small snow caps remaining. The bright blue sky reflects off the ribbon of small lakes below. It looks just like a postcard, and I can't help but gasp as I look from side to side, taking in the beauty of it all."Nice, isn't it?" Cooper says, coming up
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 16
Hayley POVLeila stares into my closet while I sit cross-legged on the bed, watching on in amusement. I know that I have a ridiculous number of formal dresses for a girl who has moved to a small town to run a bed and breakfast in the mountains, but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of them all when they cost so much money. Hopefully, someone will get some use out of them again at some point, like me and Leila at this conference."No, we're still going shopping," She argues with me, "It's bad enough that my parents make me go to these things when I'm not even involved in the business, the least I should get for it is a new dress or two.""Ok fine, we'll go shopping, but just for you!" I laugh, "I need a new fridge more than I need a new dress.""Well, that's just sad." She teases, looking horrified on my behalf. "And tell me again what was so bad about your old lifestyle again?" She presses, turning back to rifle through the gowns again, pulling out a par
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 17
Cooper POVRex's flight was late getting in, and I'm already impatient to get going when I finally see him saunter in. I realize I had forgotten how forbidding he looks in person when I see him walk through arrivals. He's more tanned than before, and his black hair is now cut military short. The all-black outfit of jeans, boots and a fitted t-shirt doesn't help to soften his look, and I see plenty of people giving him wary, but admiring, glances. He looks fit and healthy compared to the last time I saw him in person and I'm so relieved.Getting rejected by his mate nearly broke him and he had faded away to a shadow of his former self, both physically and mentally. Never a big chatterbox to begin with, he had become even more withdrawn and isolated. None of us were sure that his leaving to go traveling had been the right thing to do at the time, but when one of the elders had suggested it, we all agreed it was worth a shot.He smirks slightly as he approaches us,
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 18
Cooper POV The irritating sound of high-pitched fake laughter reaches my ears and I flinch, I know exactly who is coming our way to ruin the moment. Long red nails trail along my forearm where it's resting on the table in what I would imagine is supposed to be a seductive manner, but it just makes my skin crawl. I move my arm so that her hand drops away and look up, unsmiling and hopefully, unwelcoming. "Hi, Carla. What can I do for you?" I ask politely but coldly. She laughs again as if I have said the funniest thing she's ever heard and tosses her bleached blonde hair back over her shoulder. God, she is irritating. "Just thought I'd come over to say welcome back to Rex." She says but she never takes her eyes off me, doesn't even glance in his direction, showing that she doesn't give a shit about my brother being back. Silence has fallen over the rest of the table. Nobody else greets her or asks her to join us but Carla doesn't take the hint and puts her han
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 19
Cooper POV "What's on your mind Coop?" Marcus asks after a minute or so of silence, still not taking his eyes off the girls. The bear shifter isn't a pack member, but we've worked well together over the years, becoming as good friends as it seems is possible with the solitary man. "Don't see you here often, any reason, in particular, you're out tonight?" I turn to face him, but he doesn't turn to look at me, nor does his expression change even slightly. "Could say the same thing to you." He deadpans, lips tipping up slightly as he takes another drink. He's got me there. "Fair enough," I say. It's probably six months since I've been here and even then, I hated every second of it. Everyone acts differently around me now that I'm about to take over and it takes the joy out of socializing. Some are nervous around me, finding my aura overpowering. Others, mostly she-wolves, want to try and ingratiate themselves to me because of my power and position, alway
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 20
Hayley POVLeila steps out of the dressing room, twirling around in a beautiful emerald dress that sets off the green flecks in her stunning hazel eyes and her dark olive skin tone. She has a collection of jewel-colored gowns all lined up to try on, and I curl up on a sofa to watch the fashion show."You look gorgeous," I tell her honestly, but she would look gorgeous in anything. She smiles brightly as she twirls around, and I can't help but be swept up in her delight at trying on all these dresses."You need to pick something out for the ball," Leila tells me, and I laugh at her persistence. She pulls a gorgeous pale gold shimmering strapless dress, with a sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice, that flows gracefully down to the floor with a slit on one side. "Just try it on for me," she pouts. I sigh and haul myself up, still exhausted from our late-night last night. I don't know how Leila is so bright and perky."How are you not hungover at all? You dr
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 21
Cooper POV It has been three nights since I had any quality time with Hayley and that is far too long. Between Leila stealing her away to go dress shopping, Dad burying her in paperwork for this Anderson deal, and my own work that has piled up over the last couple of weeks, we have only managed to sneak in our early morning porch coffee dates. By Wednesday though I am done, and my wolf has me snarling and growling at anyone who comes near me. I delegate as much as I can so that I can leave my office at a semi-respectable time. Rex has rolled up his sleeves and gotten stuck in, temporarily helping me out with as much as he can in an unsaid acknowledgment that I need to focus on winning over my mate. This was after he chewed me out for my possessive display in Taaffe's, correctly pointing out that I have put her in danger now by indicating she is someone special to me, even if nobody ever considers that she could be my fated mate. By refusing to entertain relationships with the other
The Alpha's Saviour Chapter 22
Hayley POVAs soon as I turn around to look at Cooper and realize he has no shirt on, butterflies explode in my belly. I can't help myself, I touch his massive pecs when I lean up to kiss him and they're rock hard under my touch. I'm practically drooling when he steps back to pull his t-shirt over his head, his defined abs tensing and rippling makes my head spin. My fingers itch to reach out and trace them, to trail my hands down the line of soft, dark hair that starts below his navel and disappears into his soft, faded blue jeans.He looks like an underwear model, and I feel an uncontrollable urge to lick him all over. I take a deep breath to regain my composure and focus on setting the table. From the smile tugging at his lips, he knows exactly what effect he is having on me.His home is small but still warm and cozy. The décor is masculine, all wood and leather but soft blankets and pictures of family dotted around the place make it seem
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