Contracted to the wrong Alpha
Chapter 74
Lilia’s Pov
It’s been three weeks since I set my foot on Midnight Shade and carried out bizzare task that almost took my life if not for Lex. He knows what kind of task I’ll be given beforehand and tells me what to do in order to avoid some loopholes that might lead to my doom.
He had been very supportive, very sweet and patient, answering every damn thing I needed and giving me orgasms that made me wanton in desires. As each day passed, I couldn’t get enough of Lex, I needed his scent around me, I needed his warm hugs behind me each time I fell asleep before him and more importantly, I needed to see his eyes when I’m closer, they intrigue me more than anything else.
My only fear was Felix, ever since our little encounter with him, he backed down like he never existed and avoided the pack like a plague. Jethro was never going to fit into the category of my preference no matter how hard he tried. My world just doesn’t seem to blend in with him so I try to avoid him in many ways and there’s Raven whom I haven’t seen in a week too.
However, there’s one thing that seems to eat me up, consume me and make me shrink in self guilt each time I leave the pack as an excuse for my morning run.
I was training with Jax.
Our agreement never faltered and he was diligent in giving me nothing but the best training and attention. Lex would also make sure the pack warriors train me since he’s so busy with keeping the pack activity at bay but it was nothing compared to Jax dedication in my life.
I found myself useful, getting stronger and throwing Alveria off guard at any spar or test that warrants the use of my strength.
Today was one of those days of my activity with him and the alarm on my watch blared making me jump.
“I gotta go…” I breath out, wincing at Jax whose brows knitted up in a frown, he does that always but I didn’t care.
“You’re almost getting the diving combat Lil, just a little more and you’ll get it..” He insisted but I was already wearing my shoes and taking my water bottle off the floor.
“I’ll continue tomorrow Jax, I can’t risk anyone knowing I’m here.”
“You’re doing nothing wrong but train!” He suddenly spat out and I swallowed, pushing the tendrils of the hair to my ears which flapped carelessly from the effect of the cold chilly wind.
“I’m doing everything wrong Jax, I’m here because I need help, because I want to be strong and not to be seen as some sort of a cursed weak rogue wolf and you volunteered to help.”
Jax swallowed and his apples sank down and bobbed, his hair was in tousled curls and his bare skin was another attractive sight to see. He loved training with me by being shirtless. He said he does this to avoid ruining his fabric in case he wants to shift and I get distracted a couple of times which I hope he doesn’t notice.
A flush of disappointment reflected on his face and he took some steps to enclose the space between us.
“Same reason you should train longer or opt out from the madness of Midnight Shade Lil, I hate to see you like this…I, let me protect you, I’ll give you anything you want to make you feel comfortable, just”
“Stop it Jax…please.” I whispered and stepped away from him.
“I’m married…to Alexander.”
“It’s fake!!” He growled and I shook my head.
“It doesn’t matter! He accepted me the way I am and didn’t throw me out and a cursed soul”
“Fuck this Lil, are you going to keep reminding me of my last mistakes where I was vulnerable??”
“No Jax, I’m reminding you that nothing will ever happen between us no matter how you try or think it will happen.”
He pulled me closer despite my reluctance and cupped my face.
“You don’t know that, you don’t even know how long this would last. Lex doesn’t care about you, maybe he wants to try and make sure you’re safe so that his position as an Alpha remains fixed, but he doesn’t give two fucks!”
He told me what seemed to be the bitter truth and I swallowed.
“I don’t care, I chose this upon myself…. it’s better than being tagged as a cursed rogue. If you are tired of training me, I’ll stopped coming and”
“I’ll never put my feelings when it has to do with doing anything for you. It’s not going to stop, I just hope you realize on time that Midnight Shade isn’t what you think they are and come out from the web before you get Entrapped.
I see you everyday but you seem very far from me which hurts like hell, no matter how impossible that might seem Lilia , I’ll try to right my wrongs and have you back as my betrothed and the day Midnight Shade messes you up again, I’m breaking Lex’s jaw or send him to his early grave.”
He said every word with sincerity dripping in his tone and I felt guilty.
I turned my back and left the scenery before I did something I might regret later. Jax cared and loved me sincerely, it’s written all over his actions but the gravity of what his pack did to me was too great to dismiss like that and act like nothing ever happened. I was humiliated beyond measure and cursed, destroying my life from that day onwards.
How could I even look at the faces of the people without being hypocritical? And there’s Lex who scared me every day. I didn’t know what was beneath that perfect face and cold stone heart.
Rumors about his former mate haunted me, I tried to ignore it and act like all is okay but I was fucking disturbed as hell. What if she suddenly resurfaces? How addicted was Lex to her?
Will everything be over if she was never dead and why on earth do I feel so pained at that fact if it eventually happens?
My heart burned at the thought that the smiles, burning affection and vulnerability he displays towards me these few days would be transferred to her even in a hundred folds and I felt a bitter lump and started jogging.
Was I falling for Lex already?
Why does everything about him affect me so badly to the extent of feeling so scared about the whole setting?
I reached the pack and a very few were busy since it was still so early.
A few guards glanced at me and bowed, making me feel so awkward. They did this often especially after I had spare time with them and took the lead unlike the women who treated me openly like a trashy piece of an item but I was used to it and so unbothered. I needed to change into another pair of clothes, I do this all the time so Lex won’t suspect a dime since his sense of smell was so sharp.
“Uhm…can I use one of the rooms? I really need to-”
“You don’t need to ask please, use anywhere you like Luna.” The calmest among them told me and I smiled, taking the route to the general pack warrior mansion.
I went to one of the rest rooms and took off my tank top to wear a white polo top that fitted every curve on my upper body when I heard low whispers and my wolf tried its best to listen.
It was dark and harsh that I shivered at the next words.
“Except you’re going to be a fool forever you will not doubt me and do this simple thing. Leave him in the hot scorching sun tomorrow or slash the skin of anyone. Blood and sun before these Individuals will make them run mad.”
My wolf whimpered in dread as if she knew who they were referring to. I wanted to ask her but I didn’t. I needed to listen more, especially if this was coming from the Priestess of the pack.
A fucking snitchy bitch!!
“I can’t do this high Priestess, I can’t!”
I bit my lips so hard to keep me from gasping at the voice tha replied.
“Then it’s your loss, I bet you’re also curious to find out if this is true. Imagine the whole pack knowing about this? Not even the current Alpha would be able to stop the doom that will befall him. It’s your last chance Jethro, I’m not just a Priestess, I know what I say and see..”
Alveria foolishly added and I felt footsteps echoed till it faded away and I got lost in thoughts.
“Come out already Luna, I could sense your scent even before you walked in.” Jethro’s deep voice echoed in the mansion, speaking directly to me and I cursed inwardly.