Chapter 22
Hey readers,
Told you it wouldn’t be a long wait :)
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Here is the next chapter then; I had decided to do it in Hunters Pov since I wanted to add in a little drama for you guys.
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Hunter’s Pov
It had been a few weeks since Zoe had stayed round and I was pleased to note that it wasn’t the last, and while things didn’t get as heated I was content and happy with her presence alone. If she wanted to wait that was fine by me, her presence was enough even if my wolf didn’t think so.
Today happened to be one of the days in which Zoe didn’t sleep around and I had to suffer through waking up alone, surrounded by her delicious and vibrant scent which only made me miss her further. Since that night she had stayed when it was too late for her to go home I couldn’t sleep right without her, I felt out of place and constantly tense unless I was pressed up against her, her head on my chest or our legs entwined. She was my soul-mate, my other half so it didn’t come to a surprize that I felt like half of me was missing when she wasn’t around.
Saying that though things had been going great, and though I haven’t brought up the issue with her parents she knew I was aware that she didn’t run away. She hadn’t asked me straight out, but it was clear from how I loathed them that she had put two and two together. That was what Jack had been worried about, her reaction to him spilling the beans, even if he couldn’t help himself due to being unable to fight an Alpha order. She didn’t seem to mind though, but I knew she was hiding something just not what.
Sighing I rubbed my face roughly before getting ready for school, eager to see Zoe again. I couldn’t wait to look into those gorgeous emerald eyes of hers, run my fingers through her mane of dark curls or pull her against me. It was my idea of pure and utter heaven.
Grabbing my bag once I was ready to go, my hair still wet from my shower I took the steps two at a time as I pounded down the stairs and into the kitchen. I took note of the members of my pack that were in there, unfortunately Stacy happened to be present as well.
She had thankfully been keeping her distance since the whole lunch hall incident, the fact she had blamed my mate in front of the entire pack meaning that most were avoiding her more than usual. It’s not like I blamed them, hell the only reason guys hung around with her was because she was easy.
“Hunter baby, morning”
I raised a brow at her unimpressed, Ellie and Hannah glaring from their mates sides as she did so. Everyone had become fiercely protective over Zoe, even Josh who had hated rouges with a passion enjoyed her dry humour and company to the point he actually asked when she was coming round. Hannah had been incredibly pleased with his sudden change of attitude, the sex ban he had told me had been lifted. He was pleased to say the least.
“I am not your baby Stacy, so stop with the names!” I snapped, I did not want her doing that shit when Zoe was around. The last thing I needed was more problems from the slag, she was on thin ice as it was.
“When will you realise that we are mates Hunter! That….bitch of a sister of mine is nothing, you’re just confused” she whined, growling filling the room as soon as she dared to insult my mate. Did she have a death wish, hopefully she did.
Dropping my bag by the door I stormed over towards her, I knew my eyes were most likely my wolves as my hand wrapped around her scrawny neck as my grip tightened just enough to make her feel it.
“We are not mates! We will never be mates and for that I am fucking glad! But you dare insult Zoe again and I will rip you apart, are we clear?” I snapped at her, my tone filled with anger and authority as my body trembled with the attempt not to phase right there and then and end her once and for all. Unfortunately I couldn’t act at the moment, but it wouldn’t be long until I managed to get rid of the bitch.
Her eyes had gone comically wide as soon as I had started storming over, fear and panic flashing through her gaze when she realised that insulting Zoe may not have been the best thing to do, especially in mine and the packs presence.
“I…uh…” was all she managed to gurgle out, my eyes rolling when she tried to claw at my hand to try and get me to release my grip. I released it slightly, though kept her in a firm grip as I leaned forward so my gaze was burning into hers, the scent of her perfume burning my nose slightly as I did so. Wasn’t having a strong sense of smell enough without having to flood the place with that aroma she called perfume?
“Are we clear?” I snapped, vaguely aware of everyone’s eyes on me but like I expected no one commented or even tried to interfere in my rough treatment of Stacy. Honestly nobody cared, I mean who was stupid enough to insult the alphas mate?
“I’m your…mate” she stupidly tried to get out, my grip tightening again as she tried to struggle against me as I picked her off the ground so her toes barely skimmed the wooden floor.
“Are we clear?” I tried again, feeling her try to nod before I released her abruptly from my grip causing her to stumble when she tried to regain her balance by gripping the counter. She was breathing heavily, trying to refill her burning lungs but again it didn’t bother me in the slightest. It was her own fault, she needed to learn the hard way.
It was Jack who broke the tension, Stacy glaring accusing at Jack as if he would interfere with an alpha to protect the so called sister who treated him like shit much like his parents when he pledged his loyalty to me after deciding that the last thing he wanted was to be Alpha. Not only didn’t he stand a chance fighting against me, but he didn’t want the responsibility which came with it. It was understandable I suppose, I could see where he was coming from but I loved being Alpha and nothing would change that for me.
“Good for you mate, bitch needs to learn a lesson” he stated as if Stacy wasn’t his sister, snorts of amusement coming from the guys as giggles and sniggers escaped the females of the pack. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes, trying to fight a grin as I did so.
“Jack! Why didn’t you help me?” Stacy just had to whine, her voice slightly croaky due to my assault on her neck. I could already see the bruises I caused healing rapidly though, they would be gone in a few minutes at the most. While she was a female shifter unfortunately, she was strangely a slow healer for a shifter but we had pegged it down to all female shifters being that way, we didn’t have anyone else to compare it to.
“Me, help you Stacy? Why would I do that?” Jack asked with a raised brow, grinning as his head snapped to the door as Chloe came bouncing in with a shy smile we had all come to know and love on her.
“I am your sister!” she screeched before wincing, Chloe flinching at the harsh tone causing Jack to become even more pissed with his sister. They didn’t get on well, but now she had upset his mate I could see the anger which flashed through his gaze as he pushed Chloe behind him slightly.
“Only by blood, but Stacy you are no sister of mine!” he snapped, Chloe rubbing his shoulders soothingly causing everyone in the pack to grin. She was a naturally shy person, but when it came to Jack she seemed to come out of her shell more.
“I’m telling dad!” she cried out. I was actually surprised his comment seemed to hit her hard, her eyes glossing over but again no one made a mood to comfort her. She had dug her own grave and nobody wanted to lie with her in it.
“Whatever Stacy” Jack muttered frowning, pulling Chloe against him as he breathed in her scent to relax him. It was clear her comment had upset him, and I didn’t like it.
“Right get your stuff and get out” I stated as I walked to grab my bag, her eyes widening comically as she gaped at me.
“What?” she gaped, obviously thinking I was kicking her out. It was in my right to do so, but unfortunately it wasn’t the right time. Her parents were staying at my own parents house while there house was getting fixed and I didn’t want my parents to have to put up with another selfish brat.
“Get to school! I am not your fucking father Stacy but I am your alpha, you do not treat my closest friends like shit in MY pack!” I snapped at her, getting in her face as I grabbed her wrist as pulled her towards the door. I may have sounded harsh, but she needed some touch love to grow the fuck up!
“It’s our pack” she corrected me, everyone gaping at her in disbelief. Did she really believe she was welcome here, she was hated!
“It is not your pack Stacy, it is MINE! And while you are in my territory you are under my ruling and authority, if you don’t like it then leave!” I snapped, trying to hide a smile when I took note of how Ellie’s eyes light up as Collin pinched her thigh slightly in a playful manner but gave me a nod of respect, clearly agreeing with me.
I watched as Stacy seemed to want to say something else but thinking better of it, clearing she had some self-preservation then.
“Fine” she stated before spinning on her heel and storming out the door, going to her car as she headed to school on her own. Her parents had brought her own car for her, and while there was a pack account due to not all of my pack members coming from well off families she didn’t have a card to access it. That did remind me to get one done in Zoe’s name though, I knew she didn’t have a lot to her name but she had done incredibly well for a rouge.
“Fucking bitch” I muttered as I swung my bag over my shoulder before heading out the door, giving a short wave to everyone as they headed to their own cars and pulled out behind me.
Reaching the school I quickly made my way inside, glancing down at my watch only to sigh when I saw I was at least twenty minutes late for my first lesson. I hadn’t realised my argument with Stacy had lasted so long, but she needed to be put in her place!
Quickly heading inside I suddenly found myself frowning when I couldn’t sense Zoe inside. Even though we had yet to mate I could still tell when she was close, and I was extremely aware that she wasn’t in the school like she expected.
Walking over to the reception I immediately caught the attention of the receptionist, her eyes widening as she quickly sat up straighter. I could practically sense the nervousness coming off her in waves and I knew she would be calling her mate as soon as I left, he would be able to have a firm grip on her emotions after all and would worry.
“Alpha…sir, what can I do for you?” she asked instantly when I approached, clearly hoping that she had done nothing to bring on my temper. I wanted to roll my eyes, but I was far too interested in my mate whereabouts to bother with the action.
“Is my mate here?” I asked, already knowing she wasn’t but wanting to know if she had signed in before wondering off somewhere. If she had then she would be back soon, that was what I was hoping and counting on.
The receptionist started typing away at her keyboard without delay as her eyes quickly ran over the screens monitor, my fingers thumping on the wooden desk which I doubted helped her with her nerves. It was instinct to feel nervous around your alpha, it was one of the reasons I had so much power over my pack.
“She hasn’t signed in Sir” she muttered nervously, my nails digging into the wood causing her to jump away from me slightly.
“Thank you” I stated before walking off, grabbing my phone from my pocket before quickly flicking through it to find her number. Where the fuck was she?
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