The Alpha Who Saved Me

CHAPTER 39

I’m not expecting to see him, so when I get a whiff of his scent, my head whips around and our eyes meet. **, every time I see him, my insides melt. I have to figure out how to put up a wall when I’m around him. I make sure that I don’t go anywhere near him as I talk with Alpha Deke. I know Declan is trying to tell me something with his eyes, but I don’t want to know what it is.

I noticed the way his expression hardened, and his jaw clenched when he saw that I’m with Gavin, but he needs to get over it. He has his own Luna and his own little family to worry about now. It’s time he lets me have my little bit of happiness wherever I can find it. I don’t owe him any explanations as to why I’m with his cousin.

When everything is set and Alpha Deke’s Beta’s daughter is removed from sight, I let the Alpha know that they can take their time, in case he wants to look around the area for clues as well, before he heads back to his own territory. I turn to Gavin and ask if he’s ready to head back or if he was going to stay with his cousins.

He glances at Deke and then at Declan, and smiles sadly, “Nah, they wouldn’t want me hanging around. As you can see, we aren’t that close.”

I can sense the sadness in his voice and in his demeanor. He’s jealous of the relationship that the other two have and feels left out. I reach my hand out and take his, lacing my fingers through his as I turn back to the other two Alphas.

“We are going to head back. Let me know if you need my assistance with anything.” I smile at Alpha Deke as he nods his head at me and says goodbye, but Declan is glaring at where Gavin’s hand is laced with mine, “Alpha Declan, nice to see you again. It’s unfortunate that it was under these circumstances.”

I turn to walk away, but his voice stops me, “It’s always a pleasure, Quinn.” I hear the true meaning behind his words and my head turns slightly to the side, indicating that I heard his every word, but I don’t turn to meet his eyes this time. Nodding my head in response, I walk away, dragging the Alpha heir behind me.

Cici is helping me get ready for my date with Gavin. For some reason I’m a bit nervous, and I don’t understand why. Gavin and I have been friends for almost a year now and are very comfortable in each other’s presence. Maybe it’s because we are taking our relationship in a different direction, or maybe it’s because deep down I feel a bit of guilt. I have nothing to feel guilty about, except for maybe dating the cousin of the Alpha who took my virginity, and who he hates with a passion.

“Will you keep still already?” My friend lectures me, “If I burn you then it’s your own fault!”

“Sorry! I’m just so nervous…”

She stills for a moment and stares at me through the mirror, “What’s there to be nervous about? Gavin has been crushing on you since your eighteenth birthday party. I hardly doubt you can do anything to chase him away at this point.” She continues to curl the piece of hair that she had started on before pausing, “Besides, he’s hot as *, girl!”

I chuckle. She’s right on all accounts, but I wonder if him looking a lot like his cousin is the reason why I’m willing to give him a chance. I’d like to think that I’m not that shallow, but these days, I just don’t know.

“I’m just worried about getting close and then my mate comes along, and I end up breaking Gavin’s heart. He’s been such a great friend; he’ s got the number three spot after you and then Summer.”

already warned him about all that,

“Well yeah, but…”

and then another, and you’re going to enjoy all of them. If your mate comes, then we will deal with it at that time. Don’t stop living your life because your mate is

the *that comes out of her mouth. I laugh out loud and

open mind while

to take some baby blockers, you can never count on a male to have one on him at all times.” My friend is dead serious when she says this

that I would keep an open mind, NOT open my legs, Cici!” I say incredulously,

“I thought that’s what this date was about, so you could get

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CHAPTER 39

the rules that I must share everything with her, and she must share everything with me. Now, she continues to bring the situation up, but at least

Luna herself!” My friend had said back then, “Declan’s pack loves you and will accept you as his Mistress

exact reason why I left and refuse to let anything else happen between us. Yes, Lila **up and has to live with being disrespected, but I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I was part of her being disrespected. I don’t want the Mistress title either; I’m an Alpha, not a

that I can cuddle with sometimes or kiss. I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m trying to keep an open mind about it. My nineteenth birthday is right around the corner, and I

smiles at me from behind, “Viola, another masterpiece from the amazing

“How is mated life? We don’t get to talk much

you don’t want to hear about

and I’m here for you just like you are for me.” I remind her as

want to hear about me and Spencer, because you will get jealous from all the hot sex we

Goddess, you’re absolutely right,” I laugh as I roll my eyes, “I don’t want to hear about that!” Our laughter dies down and I get a little more

my shoulders and gives me her famous Cici Stone smile, “I’m extremely happy, Quinn. I don’t know

at least one of us are able to find real love and be happy.” I don’t say this in a sad way either, I’m truly glad that

before jumping away, “Enough stalling! Gavin will be here any minute and you are still practically naked. Unless you want him seeing you this way, I suggest you go

I chuckle and go into my ensuite