The Alpha's Rejected Silent Mate

Chapter 69

Kai’s been a little on edge the last two days and I’m wondering about that, but he’s also been secretive and avoiding me, which I’m hoping is for a very good reason. I walk out of the bathroom, thoughts whirling around in my head and stop

short. There, lying spread out on the bed, is an outfit, one that astonishes me as I walk over and pick up the skirt and shirt, a smile on my face. He had to have chosen this out himself and that pleases me more than anything. Is this for our date? Are we finally going on one? I’ve been waiting with anticipation for it… 7

He’s listened to me when it comes to dresses then I think relieved. The skirt is gorgeous, a black leather one that flows out from the hips and stops just above the knees. There’s a white plain camisole to go with it but the jacket he’s provided stops me in my tracks. It’s leather, the same black as the skirt, but short, ending at my hips. It’s one of the most beautiful jackets I’ve ever seen and I admire it greatly, holding it up against my body, even twirling around in front of the mirror. It’s so beautiful but more importantly I feel beautiful imagining myself in it. I can’t wait to try these clothes on, I think awed.

There’s a piece of paper on the floor and I scoop it up, knowing it must be from Kai. It must be a message of some sort.

It simply reads “Date night tonight, get dressed and wait for me to come get you.”

Short but sweet I think, eagerly getting dressed and admiring myself in the mirror. Since I’ve arrived at Kai’s pack, I’ve gained some weight and filled out my curves. My skin has started to tan, a golden honey colour that brings colour to

• my face. As I stare at my reflection in the mirror, I see a pretty girl instead of the one I used to know. Its’ so astonishing how much I’ve changed, but it’s been for the better. I’m growing as a person and becoming more like who I want to be, instead of the old Winter who was beaten and tortured. I never want to be the old Winter, ever again.

You look smashing Winter. My god that man has good taste in clothes hasn’t he? Isn’t it beautiful Sabriel? / wonder what he has in mind for tonight? I wonder where we are going?

Something tells me it’s going to involve dancing, or at least I hope so. We can get our jiggy on, dance with him. Have loads of fun.

You’re weird but I love you anyway Sabriel. Love you too Winter, but in a different way to Kai. I love him too. I think I might love him as well Sabriel. I think I do.

The door slowly creaks open and I whirl around, my eyes meeting Kai’s as he steps into the bedroom, a smile on his handsome face, a bouquet of flowers in his hands. He holds them out to me as I gasp and I eagerly accept them, sniffing their fragrances while my heart thuds loudly in my chest. He’s taken the trouble to bring me flowers. I’m already melting and we haven’t even made it out of the bedroom yet. Sabriel is purring in my mind. She adores the flowers as well. Purple

roses, one of my favourite flowers. How had he known? I think I only mentioned it the once and it was in passing.

staring at Kai. He’s taken a special effort to dress himself in a suit today, black trousers and white shirt

• barely even notice them anymore. I hope he doesn’t get self conscious while we are out. I want him to feel comfortable and have a good time as well. God, he’s so damn gorgeous and it’s like he doesn’t even know it.

smile. “You look beautiful” he tells me huskily as I glow at

gotten better over the last few days and although it’s still quite hoarse, I can

to leave?” he asks and I look at him, wriggling my eyebrows and making

tell me where we are going?” I ask and he shakes his

flowers on the bed, on the way out of

true gentleman. I’m speechless. This is a side of Kai I’ve never seen before, but man do I

against the chair and relax, enjoying the peaceful drive and the scenery as we go past. But soon enough, we’re pulling into the city

just turned eighteen a few months ago” he tells me quietly as I nod, surprised he remembers “and it occured to me there’s a lot of things you’ve not had the opportunity to do yet. So I thought we would go to a club I know, it’s the best in the city” he boasts and I laugh, feeling incredibly nervous. I’ve never been clubbing but I know

slight sense of panic. I don’t know how to dance, what if I embarrass him? Or what if other women try to take him away from me? Sabriel gets annoyed at that thought and i hastily cool her down. He seems to be

it’s worth” he says quietly, still driving, face gathered in concentration “I am not much of a dancer either. We can look awkward together”

the happier l become. I might not be of legal age to drink, but that doesn’t mean I can’t have a good time and I hadn’t expected Kai to think of something

at the building in awe. It has large neon lights pronouncing the name “Club 666” and there’s a huge line of people waiting to get through the door. It’s going to take forever before we can get inside, I. think to myself a little deflated. Kai opens the

says and I’smile, taking his arm and letting him shut the

can’t just jump the line like that? Already the crowd is muttering and I can hear angry voices which makes me cringe, even as Kai

he says startling me as he greets the bouncer. The bouncer is a large man, clearly a shifter, muscled arms folded across his bulky chest, his head shaved and sunglasses on his eyes. He’s not fooling around when it comes

him with a smile as I look back and forth between them. They seem to know each other, but I hadn’t thought that Kai would be the regular clubbing type, so what was going on? Were they old friends from

me and the bouncer shakes my hand, gently for someone with such large hands. He seems to be a nice person, even if