The Forbidden Alpha

Gabe

“You need to move out of the way so I can get up,” I said. There was no sign of him being upset with my response. I’m a blunt person and I’m more than used to people not liking me. So when Leo simply smiled and flashed a dimple at me, I was too stunned to slap him.

He got to his feet and I watched him as he made his way over to the table. I sighed before I threw my legs over the edge of the bed. The question still remained, how did he get in here?

I glanced at Leo and watched him as he leaned back against the chair. My eyes automatically dipped to the muscles that peeked out from under his shirt. They were pulled taunt and I didn’t miss the fact that Leo was mighty fine.

I’m blunt, not blind.

When I realized I was drooling, I looked up to find him staring at me. Damn it. What could be worse than being caught ogling him after I snapped at him? His eyes danced with laughter and a slow cocky smirk spread across his face.

I pulled my eyes from Leo and got to my feet like nothing happened. I strut across the room and made my way to my dresser. I held my head high despite the fact he’d caught me eye fucking him. He was a handsome guy, it’s not like I wouldn’t notice. I ignored the fact that I was walking without pants in front of someone I’d only known for two days.

I’ve done the walk of shame many a time and this wouldn’t be any different. Usually, I did the walk of shame while my partner was sleeping and I didn’t have to see him. I gulped. The fact that he was blatantly staring didn’t help but I wouldn’t let him know it bugged me.

I grabbed some clothes and turned to find him staring at my ass. My cheeks warmed and I hated myself for being so easily swayed. I have no right to be enjoying this morning’s eye candy. I should be mourning my mate and yet here I was flirting with Leo.

My daily reminder finally hit me and I didn’t miss the way it filled my chest; guilt. “Can you stop staring?” I asked. I didn’t bother keeping the anger out of my voice.

Was I being dramatic? Maybe.

Was I going to think before I speak? Definitely not.

Should I? Yes.

“Don’t be shy, Gabe,” Leo said. He shrugged and caressed his stomach. “We’re going to be seeing a lot more of each other from now on. You might as well get used to it.” I fought the urge to look down at his stomach.

“Yeah well, stop staring at my ass-sets,” I murmured as I got dressed under the watchful eye of my partner. I fought the urge to rush and forced my body to relax.

“Why?” Leo asked. I chanced a look at him and found him pouting. “I really like your ass,” Leo starts, “sets, your assets.”

I glare at him before I pull the fabric of my shirt over my eyes. “Yeah well, you won’t be seeing much of my assets from here on out.” I pulled my shirt down and freshened up in the bathroom. As I walked out of the bathroom, Leo jumped to his feet.

“About time!” He exclaimed, “For someone who claimed not to be royalty, you get dressed like one.”

“I can commit to a couple of hours of training,” I grumbled.

“A couple? Do you have plans today?” Leo asked. I could feel him getting in my space but I didn’t say anything. I wanted to eat but didn’t want to suffer through cooking something while Leo watched. I’d have to offer him something to eat too and I didn’t want to make him a meal. Call me petty.

“This one hasn’t heard of a personal bubble,” my wolf said.

“Tell me about it,” I said. I pulled my socks on and headed to the hallway.

“What?” Leo asked.

“It doesn’t matter if I have plans for today or not. I can offer you a couple of hours; a couple. I’m a busy man, so take it or leave it,” I said.

Leo remained silent as I picked out a pair of shoes for training. I headed for the door and ignored the towering dark shadow on my heel. I was so ready to get out of here. Being surrounded by four walls and being alone with Leo wasn’t good for my mental health.

I turned the doorknob and threw it open. I rushed out of my room so fast I didn’t see the person on the other side of the door. I walked headfirst into a broad chest. A bag of something warm got squashed against my chest and the smell of Asiago bagels hit my nose.

“What the act—,” I lifted my head to look at who was standing in front of my door. I was more than ready to rip this dude a new one but the words got caught in my throat. I gulped. The person in front of my door had blonde hair and sun-kissed skin. He was wearing dark gray sweatpants and a white shirt. His muscles and something else bulged against the fabric and I wanted to slap myself. I was like a female in heat. He was tall, so freaking tall, and stared down at me with a hint of a smile on his lips.

My eyes widened as I realized he came to my room, early in the morning, after last night. What shocked me even more than him being here was the fact that he brought food. Beta freaking Odis stood in front of me looking amazing in his not-so-usual attire.

He opened his mouth and was about to speak when his eyes darkened. A hand draped around my shoulders and panic set into my stomach. Odis’s eyes settled on Leo’s arm as he leaned into me.

“Good morning, Beta,” Leo greeted.. “Surprise seeing you here.”