Semua Bab The Alpha’s Obsession: Bab 21 - Bab 29

“Earth to Lara?” Kael muses, releasing his grip slightly.‘L… I need… I need to use the bathroom,’ I mutter, flustered.He lets go and points to the far end of the gym. Running away, I don’t look back, hurling myself into the women’s bathroom and locking myself in a cubicle. I had never felt this way around any man, ever. To the point I wondered if something was wrong with me. Why did he make me feel like this?“You don’t have to be embarrassed,” his deep voice comes from the other side of the door. “I can help… with your… needs.” I hear the amusement in his tone.“After all, you are mine for the year.” He pushes the unlocked door open. His crimson eyes seem slightly darker than usual, but focused entirely on me only me.I thought I was ready. I thought I was certain about carrying his heir. But his gaze, growing hungrier, told me I couldn’t just give myself to him.“I can help you release that frustration,” he smiles. “Or I can teach you how to manage it yourself.”I push the door c

“You didn’t have to,” he sighs. “I said what I said because it’s the truth. I don’t want another man’s hands on you.”His fingers slide through my hair, brushing it away from my face. A rough fingertip trails down my cheek before he leans in, pressing his lips softly to my cheekbone.It’s strange… it feels familiar. Like he’s done it a thousand times before.KaelShe slipped right back into her guarded state. Barely speaking and when she does, it’s either yes, no, or that phrase I hate most: I’m fine.She’s completely shut down, and I can’t even figure out what I said wrong. I only told her the truth.Was the truth too much for her?In my office, Raven stares at me.“Are you sure you didn’t do anything?” she demands. “She was talking, and now? Nothing.”“I told her the truth. I reminded her she wanted the deal that she came to me. I told her I don’t want anyone else touching her.”“Then why make the deal if she’s already your mate?”“She doesn’t know.”“You’re an idiot!” she snaps, d

A strange, woody scent filled the shower, sharp and almost earthy. “LARA?” My hands shot up to my ears. Why was he shouting at me?“LARA!” Alpha Kael’s voice rang in my head, relentless. My ears throbbed from the mental strain. Finally, he turned off the water, grabbing towels and wrapping one around himself first. His frown wasn’t aimed at me, thankfully I was just grateful for the sudden silence.He returned to the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. I watched him move to the closet, pull out clean clothes, and dress quickly.Motioning for me to stay put, he hurried out, returning a few minutes later. Without speaking, he gestured for me to follow.Alpha Kael led me to his office, where Raven was waiting. The same woody scent lingered, now mixed with something else something personal, intimate.“Why… why is no one talking?” I whispered. My voice felt loud in the otherwise silent room. Alpha Kael and Raven were communicating through their mind link, and I could see Raven’s head

“I would like to meet her.”Veronica’s tone shifts instantly lighter, almost amused. Like she’s found something entertaining.She’s up to something, Aero growls.“No.” My voice is firm. Final.Veronica smiles faintly. “You can’t hide her forever, Kael. I told you… I’m home now.” She steps closer, her voice softening. “It’s time you stopped running and finally built something real.”I stare at her. Unmoved.“Do you have a job?”“I do,” she replies casually. “Nothing major. Just a personal assistant in the city.”She reaches into her pocket and pulls out the card I gave her years ago.“Here. I won’t be needing this anymore.”I don’t take it.“What are you playing at, Veronica?”“No game.” She raises her hands slightly. “I’m done wandering. I want a pack. A home. You know wolves don’t function alone.”Liar, Aero snaps.I agree. Veronica was never the type to settle. Not for anything. Not for anyone.“Then why show up at the hospital first?” I ask coldly. “Why not come straight here? Unle

“He is the best tutor I could find for you. And the only one I trust not to lay a hand on you. I need to know you’ll be able to have sessions with him while I’m not present. As much as I enjoy watching you figure things out… I have a pack to run. And I still need to track down Trey and Cassandra.”Her frown softened slightly. “Not everyone is out to hurt you, Lara… he asked why I was bound.”“I know. I heard.”“Is that… okay? I mean, what I told him? Should I… have told him more?”“You didn’t lie.” I offer her a small smile. “But it might be worth having a pack meeting to tell everyone. If you shift, Lara… and I’m not around…” I trail off, staring into her blue eyes. I could see the fear there fear of people knowing, and even more, fear of their reaction.“I…I won’t shift.”“Unfortunately, you can’t guarantee that. Devon said there are a lot of similarities. The first time will probably catch you off guard. It always does. Honestly… I thought you might have shifted when you saw Vero