Alpha Arthur;
“Elara,” I breathe her name, and my gaze still fixes on her. “I can’t make love to you, Elara. Not here. Not in your condition.”
“Do you now hate…me so much…. because you’ve found Nova?” Her voice sounds faint, I notice her eyes water.
“No. No. No. Not for a single second my love,” I fix my butt on the bed, sitting beside her.
My wolf suddenly roars in my head, asking me to leave. He knows this is dangerous. I also knew. But I can’t just leave her this way. How do I explain to Elara that I can’t be found this way with her?
She’s in the body of Nova.
Alpha Maxwell and his household will think I’m taking advantage of their daughter. Something very insane. I have a mate, and Nova is engaged to another. This is the worst time to be with Elara.
I hold her hand, stroking it. My wolf roars louder for me to let go of her, and I push his voice to the back of my head. Elara needs to feel alright before I leave her.
“Can you hear me, baby?”
She nods her head in weakness.
“I always love to make love to you. Anywhere and anytime. I can even do it right now. But this is not the right time. If Alpha Maxwell sees us this way or any other person does, then it will be hell for us. I believe you know the rules. You are still in Nova’s body and no one knows about this. Even if we want to, you have to first regain your health. When you do, I promise to make love to you,” my cock thickens as the memory of us in my car, making love, fills my head.
“You promise… Alpha Arthur?” She asks.
“Yes, baby. I promise,” my head pulls closer to leave a kiss on her forehead, but the scents of Alpha Maxwell and Luna hit me. And I paused.
I spring up from the bed, and let go of Elara. The door pushes open. As expected, Alpha Maxwell and Luna walk in.
“You are still in here, Alpha Arthur?” Alpha Maxwell places his hand on my shoulder, “The maid told me you offered to look after Nova. Thank you.” He pats my shoulder.
I nod my head in response.
Luna takes a seat beside Elara, checking her. The tears that brim Luna’s sight are evident that she’s hurt. Feeling sad for her daughter. That’s a mother’s love. At this point, I wish everyone knew the truth. She is meant to be in the other room with Nova and not in this room with Elara.
Right then, Kingsley and the bastard, David, enter the room. I whiff in amusement when I notice the sweat soaking Kingsley’s shirt. He has just returned from hunting and I doubt he has taken his bath.
“Why didn’t you join us, Alpha Arthur? The maids can take care of the ladies,” Kingsley halts his step beside me.
“I’m still exhausted from my long trip. How was haunting?”
“Grt.”
“Mmm! Nice to hear.”
“Let’s leave to the living room, everyone. I think the love birds want to spend time together,” Alpha Maxwell cocks his brow in the direction of the exit.
It’s then I noticed David is already standing beside Elara’s bedside. His eyes lustfully gaze at her. There was something about this dude. Something that was so off and creepy. What’s the story between Nova and this bastard? The other time he tried to force himself on Elara, thinking she was Nova.
And now, he’s gazing at her like a man who can’t wait to have his time with her. I need to ask Nova some questions.
My sight falls on Elara, and I see her shaking her head while she stares at me. She wants me to stay with her. There was fear in her eyes. She is scared of him.
I’m not sure she will be safe with him.
The last time I saved her from this bastard was just luck. That’s what I will call it. I had finished speaking to Nova at the garden, and my feelings kept pricking me to check up on Elara.
I did. Only to find the bastard almost forcing himself on her. He’s worst than a beast.
“Alpha Arthur,” Alpha Maxwell grins at me. “Lets have a drink at the bar,” he invites.
I take a second look at Elara and she shakes her head once again, her eyes begging me to stay.
I clear my throat into my fist, “Since you’ve finally requested, Alpha Maxwell. Why don’t the four of us have this drink together? I mean, us the men. I’ve been wanting to do this with the men since I arrived.”
“David needs to stay back and spend little time with Nova. I think it will make her feel alright,” Alpha Maxwell responds to me.
“It’s just for a few minutes. He can always come back to spend time with her. I don’t know how long I still have in your pack. Might decide to leave by dawn,” I whiff. My hands fixed in my pockets.
Alpha Maxwell pauses for a while. Then nods his head in agreement. He invites the four of us for a drink, and David dare not say yes. A man like him can not disobey the Alpha.
For the last time, I gaze at Elara. My cheeks drags, a faint smile play on my lips. Elara was happy. She had nodded her head in appreciation, which only made me smile.
The four of us got to the mini bar in the living room and took our positions on the bar stools. Luna and two maids were left in Elara’s room to look after her.
“So tell me, Alpha Arthur,” Alpha Maxwell calls out as he picks up his glass of liquid. Kingsley had actually filled four glasses with liquid. Serving each of us a glass. Alpha Maxwell continues, “When do you intend to take a Luna? You know you need an heir to your throne. You might be young, but trust me, time is nobody’s friend.”
“I understand, Alpha Maxwell. That will be the first thing I will put into consideration when I return.”
“Great.”
“Alpha Maxwell,” David voices out. “Can I re…”
“David,” I cut in. I knew he wanted to request that Alpha Maxwell grants him permission to go be with Elara. I had to stop him.
“Yes,” he responds as his eyes find me. I see the anger and frustration in his eyes even when he’s trying so much to hide it.
But I don’t give a fuck. He stays here with me through the night. That’s the plan.
“How long have you been with Nova?” I ask him.
“For as long as.”
“How. Long?” My teeth grind as my jaw tightens. I hate his gut. Everything that has to do with him. Thpht!
“My family has been closer to Alpha Maxwell’s family over the years. But Nova and I have been engaged for 8 months.”
“And your fated mate? What about her?”
“Never met her,” he laughs, mockingly. “Not everyone believes in that shit, or wants it. I think my destiny doesn’t align with it.”
“What if you finally meet her, what happens to Nova?”
Alpha Maxwell clears his throat, cutting in. “Alpha Arthur, the questions are too much for the young man. Can we just speak about our packs?”
“No question is too much for a man who is in love with his mate,” I raise a brow as I stare right at David.
“It’s fine, Alpha Maxwell. I will answer to all the questions. I mean, what man wouldn’t want to speak about his beautiful mate in the gathering of powerful men?”
Kingsley dances his index finger at David’s face, “This is why I want you for my sister. You truly know how to treat a lady right.”
His words make me huff. It was funny.
Why wasn’t Alpha Maxwell and his household seeing this dude for who he really is? He’s a bloody liar. Fucking crazy.
The liar continues, “Even if the Goddess decided to finally bring my fated mate to me, I will reject her. I love Nova so dearly that I can do that for her,” he casually responds to me, giving me more lies.
I know a man like him will never reject his fated mate just to be with Nova. I don’t know why I feel this way, but I can tell my feelings are true.
“Alpha Maxwell,” David calls out. “Can I go be with Nova? I’m missing her so much,” his eyes are filled with desperation.
Oh, fuck! Now I know what it is. Nova was a virgin when I met her. This only indicates that this bastard never had access to her body during their courtship. He wants to forcefully have it with her now. This is his golden opportunity. She’s too weak to fight him off or scream.
Alpha Maxwell nods his head, giving the bastard the approval. The bastard smiled nastily as he stood up from his position.
I have to stop him. I can’t let him get to Elara even if it’s his right as Nova’s fiance. It can’t happen. Not under my watch.
My hand grip onto his arm, my feet stand up.
I saw the confused gaze written on the faces of everyone. Their gaze, questioning, but I don’t give a fuck.
Thinking of it, what am I even doing? What should I say right now to him as I decide to hold him back from leaving? What important topic should I speak about? Hell fuck! I’m asking the wrong questions. The right question should be, how do I fucking stop him. How? Arthur, think!