Neither my wolf or I liked what he was making her feel and I snapped my eyes to look at him, seeing he was frozen staring at her too. Although, it didn’t look like attraction.
Wait.
No fucking way, He exhaled.
I darted my gaze back to her, watching the tears fall just as she looked at me and ran back inside.
I expected her to do so and slipped out of my chair in a flash, except I felt a hand grab my arm and yank me to a stop as soon as I took a step, causing Blaine and Danny to audibly suck in sharp, horrified breaths.
I whipped around and glared, feeling my wolf was the closest he’s been to successfully taking over for the first time in many years.
Did he just fucking grab me ?
That’s my daughter ! How do you know my daughter ? Ray shot to his feet and I balled my fists, my jaw clenching impossibly tighter. I knew he only had three seconds to release me before I beat the ever living fuck out of him.
He must’ve realized his mistake because he ripped his hand back, his face paling, and he gulped harshly under my death stare.
Don’t ever lay your hands on me again. I can promise you, you won’t like the outcome, I threatened coldly, turning back toward the house and going in after her.
I heard her pained sobs from my bedroom and rushed in, pushing the door closed and walking up to the bed where she was curled up and trembling.
Angel, I reached out and gently placed my hand on her back, watching her flinch away then lift her head to look at me. My chest tightened with a heavy weight listening to her pain and seeing her trauma.
It was a struggle to keep calm, and I only managed because she crawled on my lap, wrapping her arms and legs around my torso which drowned me in her intoxicating scent.
And just like that, I won’t be killing someone today.
Don’t talk, she winced. I wrapped my arms around her and rubbed her back soothingly, listening to her loud cries die down into sniffles.
I need to do something else. I don’t feel like I’m doing enough to help her and it’s driving me insane.
The door suddenly opened, Alpha, let me s- he went quiet after I shot him another glare, tightening my hold around her after she began crying again at the sound of his voice.
He’s really testing my nonexistent patience.
Angelica, he frowned as the others came rushing in behind him, please, look at me.
We tried to stop him, sir ! They panted in unison.
I growled warningly, feeling her slowly lift her head to look at him and cling to me tighter. He noticed this and gradually put the pieces together, his desperation wilting a bit.
She softly pushed out of my arms and swung her legs off the bed, taking a shaken stance on the floor as she stared at him with the same look of worry she always wore. Her trembling legs started advancing toward him cautiously, bringing her to an abrupt stop when he stepped closer and made her flinch.
He appeared mortified by her action and I wanted nothing more than to intervene, but I restrained myself from doing so and watched the scene play out.
She shakily reached toward him and grabbed his left hand, turning his arm until his palm was face up. Her eyes scanned the tattoo on his wrist, a small weep emitting from her as she threw her arms around him.
He wrapped his arms around her in return, tears of his own filling his eyes, I’m so sorry for leaving you, Angelica. Did she hurt you ? He whispered, his voice shaken and it sounded like he really meant it, except I couldn’t find it in me to stop being so pissed off at him.
He left her. There’s absolutely no excuse he can say that’ll justify it, it’s just that plain and simple.
Despite how I felt, I bottled it up so I didn’t cause any issues for her. If she forgives him, I may not agree, but I’ll support it.
It doesn’t matter, she sniffled, her voice muffled against his chest and Dax kept snarling lowly at their closeness. I wasn’t too fond of it either considering she’s still only in my shirt.
She’s too beautiful to be away from my side wearing something so provocative.
I don’t want another man thinking lascivious thoughts about my girl.
I’m okay now… she pulled away from him, shyly looking down before turning her head and connecting her gaze with mine. She smiled bashfully, her cheeks turning a dark red as she ran back over and jumped onto my lap.
I grunted at the unexpected action, feeling her snuggle into me shamelessly then look up at me through her long, thick black lashes, I found someone who cares about me, she added softly, her doe eyes shining the brightest I’ve ever seen them and my heart did flips.
She’s the blueprint of perfection.
I could stare at her forever.
Just look at him, he’s putty in her hands, I overheard Danny say in a hushed tone.
I sure am.
That just means more people you shouldn’t piss off, Blaine whispered.
All she did was smile up at me and I felt myself wanting to melt and giggle like a child head over heels when their crush accidentally grazes their hand.
Her attention then shifted over, exposing the entire side of her neck where her scent radiated from in strong waves. I was hypnotized by it in an instant, not even hearing what was being said due to the mush she turned me into.
‘I want to mark her,’ Dax purred, his desire making me clench my jaw to keep my canines from sprouting.
Agh, she’s so pure…
It makes her so much harder to resist, but I love it.
I love her.
Angelica Winter’s POV
Can I speak to you, Ray ? Axel cleared his throat and I looked up at him, noticing he was giving my father the same look my mother always gave me.
I was confused for a moment before remembering Ray was his nickname, it’s what he preferred.
Alone ? He added icily, his eyes darkening, and I put my hand on his face, pulling his deadly stare away from my father and onto me.
Please don’t yell at him, I mumbled, watching his features soften and I gently rubbed my thumb across his stubble, he didn’t know, I frowned, slowly dropping my hand back into the small space between our abdomens where I had my other one, then I began fiddling with them.
His eyes drilled into mine and my frown deepened, okay, he finally answered, leaning in and kissing my forehead. I smiled, moving off of him then he stood up, leaving the room with my father following dreadfully.
As soon as the door closed, Danny exhaled loudly, I need to get this off my chest, he announced, earning Blaine’s attention as well, Angelica, I sincerely apologize for calling you hot, he said in a loud whisper, using his hand to shield his mouth as if that’d prevent anyone from hearing it.
You what ? Blaine’s voice jumped ten octaves higher and I smiled at the way it sounded.
Shh ! He hushed, his face turning red as he kept glancing to the door fearfully, Axel will turn me into Danielle if he finds out !
It’s not Axel you should worry about, I added, feeling my cheeks heat up when they looked at me and I felt my throat burn, my palms sweat, and I avoided their eyes.
I don’t like being the center of attention.
For the love of everything holy, don’t tell Gabbie ! Danny wailed, rushing over and dropping to his knees next to the bed beneath me.