CHAPTER 10
JASLYNN
Alrik growled at the pack of wolves blocking the road, "How dare they attack us."
Alpha wolves' egos are a problem.
Put a band-aid on that ego, I said as I rolled my eyes and unbuckled my seat belt. It's not personal at all. Just carrying out their duties.
When he saw me get up from my seat, he grabbed my hand and said, "Are you crazy? If you go outdoors, they'll eat you alive.
Your disregard for my intelligence. Activate the sunroof. I'll communicate with them from there.
He pressed the sunroof button despite his hesitation, which was visible in his eyes.
I poked my head out and heard the wolves roaring and barking harder, which made me smile at how eager they were for my blood. The Alpha did not, at least, have to be concerned about his border security.
Hello there.
The wolves appeared startled by my reassuring greeting, and the noise halted.
"Would the Beta please shift? I want to speak with a live person. I told them, flashing them a lovely smile that had previously saved my life and landed me a couple free drinks at the bar, "I don't understand bark or growl.
I had to fight the impulse to cover my eyes as I saw the large brown wolf's nude figure as he approached and changed back to his human form.I poked Alrik with my leg when he moaned softly from inside the automobile, which made him grimace my way.
Who are you?" Why are you entering our country? The Beta scowled and crossed his arms to display his strength.
"My name is Jaslynn Beaumont, and I'm the leader of the Imperium Coven. This week, I had a conversation with your Alpha about invading his area. As the Beta drew near the car, I pulled my phone from my jacket pocket and remarked, "I still have the email if you'd like to view it.
The moment he saw the email, he yanked the phone out of my grasp. That doesn't explain why Alpha Alrik is with you, I waited as he read it, then handed it back to me. He was supposed to come and take over our pack, we thought. Bitch, you have to leave him behind if you want to proceed.
Fabulous. The Beta was a jerk, and my partner was well-known.
I leapt in surprise when the car door slammed and Alrik roared loudly before grabbing the Beta by the collar.
I promise you'll let us through, wolf. I'm not here to take over your pack, but if you disrespect my mate, I will," he said, grabbing the Beta by the neck and dragging her off the ground. The other wolves retreated a little, although they appeared to be upset with Alrik's treatment of their Beta.
I have to admit that as he spoke, my chest began to warm. Not to mention, when he was angry, he became even hotter. His muscles were stiff, and a vein in his temple was throbbing. He was on guard for me, which made it an extremely swoon-worthy sight.
The temptation to lay my head back and watch the performance was strong, but I was aware that it was my duty to prevent Alrik from killing the Beta because else Malcolm wouldn't be the only issue we would have to deal with.
Put him down, Alrik. I remarked, "He's turning blue.
"I just don't feel like it."Please don't force me to use my wand.
"Are you threatening me?" he asked as he turned to face me. But it doesn't matter; he wasn't really that hot.
I yanked the wand out of my hair and replied, "I'm threatening to make you put him down, yes.
Alrik huffed and pushed the Beta away after setting him back down. I directed my wand at the Beta as he raised his fist to attack him and growled, "Rigescunt indutae!"
His hand stood still in midair.
"Now Beta, I have only shown you respect. I raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't think it's necessary for you to assault my mate, who was merely defending me.
I get it, miss, the Beta said after swallowing. I'll allow you to go. Please thaw me out.
"Thank you," I said as I lifted him out of the car and placed him on the ground. Please convey my gratitude for his cooperation to your Alpha.
I climbed back into the car after taking one final, thoughtful look at the Beta just as Alrik sat down. Slowly, the border patrol wolves vanished into the forest, and eventually we were the only ones left on the road.
Let's get going, I said as I clapped my hands. We continue to be ahead of plan.
Car didn't move at all.
I caught a glimpse of Alrik out of the corner of my eye and saw that he was gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles were turning white.
I jokingly said, putting a palm on his to release his hold, "I hope you don't plan on breaking my wheel. I still have to renew my insurance."
He turned his body in my direction, wrapped one arm around my waist, and pulled me up into his chest while I gasped in shock. He abruptly made contact with my lips, hardly giving me time to breathe.
His shoulders became the target of my hands as he spanked me with his lips. He appeared to be both annoyed and turned on at the same time. It was potentially harmful for the organ that was beating inside of me.
He kissed the life out of me with those lips that tasted exactly like mine, and I thought my heart may burst. I was melting in his arms as he gave and took so much.
I gave out a groan, which he instantly gobbled with hunger, igniting my fre even more.
How could two strangers have such a strong passion for one another?
It shouldn't be conceivable, yet it turns out that kissing a person who was meant to be yours was really different from kissing a regular person.
Before gently biting my bottom lip and pulling his lips away to lean his forehead against mine, he fisted my hair with his other hand.
As we both struggled to process what had just happened, our laboured breaths filled the car.
The question "What was that?" My eyelids fluttering open, I murmured. His eyes were remained tightly closed, but he eventually opened them at myenquiry. He swallowed hard and said, "I had an urge to do that," his eyes being dark with hunger and need. Too quickly?
too early? I hadn't even considered trying to get romantically involved with him, much less given him a kiss.
Not that the kiss itself was in any way awful.
"I absolutely did not anticipate that. Just over two weeks ago, we first met. I was honest and stated, "I-I don't know anything about you.
He gave my lips one last look before releasing me slowly and saying, "You're correct. I'm sorry for imposing myself on you. It was entirely improper given our situation and the setting.
It's alright. I stumbled, trying not to hit myself after saying, "I genuinely liked it.
I blushed wildly in humiliation at my frank mouth as his amused eyes flickered and his lips twitched.
We both flinched in surprise when a honk pierced the air.
When I glanced around, Reece was grinning broadly and waved at us with excitement.
Alrik remarked, revving the engine once more and fastening his seatbelt, "We should move." Likewise, I tied my hair back up.
He remarked, "How come you asked me to get permission if you already had permission?" as we rushed down the road.
"I had permission for my people, not your people, and given the response we received, you should probably ask permission from the other Alphas to avoid any further confrontations," said the leader of the group.
As he handed me his phone and sighed, he said, "Better start dialling then."