The Forbidden Alpha

Adea

The sun was blinding and I knew it was going to be a hot day. My mate kissed me and headed for the door. I leaned back on my hands and watched as Ethan grabbed his keys, wallet, and phone.

A part of me wanted to drag him back to bed but I knew he needed to leave and I had plans of my own today. I sighed as he bent down and slid his foot into his shoe. His sexy toosh teased me as he slid his other foot into the other shoe. He straightened and fastened one of his buttons.

“Be safe,” I murmured. Ethan’s hand froze on the door handle. He turned his head to look at me and smiled.

“Don’t worry,” he said, “It’s just a meeting. I have Odis with me and we’ll be back right after.”

Ethan opened the door and walked out. Gabe and Leo were standing guard right outside and he didn’t bother closing the door. He knew I wouldn’t leave them out there.

He glanced at Gabe but didn’t say a word. Silence hung in the air between Ethan and Gabe, I could feel it, and I knew Leo could too. Ever since I’d gotten hurt, things had been awkward between the two of them.

My mate nodded to Leo and headed out. Leo remained impassive during every exchange between the two. I knew where Leo stood and for once, we agreed on something. People got hurt during training, especially while sparring.

For Ethan to expect Gabe to keep me from getting hurt while training wasn’t plausible. It wasn’t something Gabe could do. Getting hurt was expected but Ethan still hadn’t forgiven Gabe. I didn’t understand why he didn’t hold Leo to the same standard.

As soon as the elevator doors closed on Ethan, Gabe strode in like he owned the place. Leo followed after him, his eyes on Gabe’s behind. His eyes slid past Gabe and I gave him a knowing look. He smirked at me, not caring that he’d been caught.

“Good morning, Adyyyy,” Gabe said cheerfully. He jumped onto the bed beside me while Leo closed and locked the door. Gabe was wearing dark blue slacks and a white polo shirt. My eyes darted to Leo, he was wearing the same. Gabe pulled me in for a bear hug and squeezed tight before letting go.

“Hey boy, hey,” I said.

“Why didn’t I get one of those this morning?” Leo pouted.

“Well hey to you too,” I said sarcastically. He gave me a little head nod before focusing on Gabe again.

“Uh, because you’re not my bestie,” Gabe said. “Duh.”

“I can be your bestie,” Leo said.

“That position is filled,” I said with an ounce of sass. “But um, what’s with the matching outfits? Are these one of your uniforms?” I asked.

“Do you like it? The suit was too stuffy to wear today, I googled the weather for today and it’s going to be hot as balls out. I wanted to wear something a little more laid back and not as suffocating today. We were given suits, slacks, and different colored polo shirts to choose from for uniforms,” Gabe said. Leo walked over to the table and sat in the seat.

“So what’s the plan for today, oh great Luna?” Gabe asked.

“Well,” I started, “You know how I love doing nothing.”

“No, no I don’t. You can’t stand staying still,” Gabe said suspiciously. His brow furrowing and his eyes squinting as he watched me.

“Rude,” I laughed. “I’m going down to the field to watch today’s training.”

“You’re not serious,” Gabe said.

“I’m very serious,” I said.

“Ady,” Gabe said.

“Gabby,” I replied.

“I don’t even know why I’m surprised,” he said.

“You want to go to the training,” Gabe said.

“Yes,” I said.

“You do remember your mate, right?” He asked.

“Yes,” I said and nodded.

“You know, the Alpha that wants to kill me,” he said.

“He doesn’t want to kill you,” I said, rolling my eyes. Gabe glared at me.

“Yes, well said Alpha isn’t happy with me. If it weren’t for us being the bestest of friends, I’m sure I would be six feet under by now. He’s pissed and you want me to take you where he doesn’t want you to be?” Gabe asked.

“He never said I couldn’t go to the training field,” I said.

“He didn’t say don’t jump off a cliff either but you’re not doing it,” Gabe said. I ignored that.

“I’m not going to participate, Gabe, I’m only going to watch.”

“Mmm-hmm,” Gabe gave me a look saying he didn’t believe me for a minute. I gave him my best puppy dog eyes and he sighed, his eyes slowly darting to Leo. He hadn’t said a thing about it but Gabe wasn’t going to let him sit out on the topic.

“You’re not going to help me out here?” Gabe asked. Leo leaned back in his chair, turned his head, and his eyes trailed over Gabe as he sat cross-legged beside me on the bed.

“Nope,” Leo said. Gabe huffed but Leo just smiled at him. “I’m her guard, not her master. My job is to guard her against threats, wherever she goes. As long as she’s alive and breathing, I’m good.”

“See? There’s nothing to worry about. Besides, Ethan just left, he’ll be gone for a while. I doubt he’ll be back until late tonight. I’m just going to watch Briana,” I said. I crossed a letter x over my heart, “I swear, I will only watch.”

“Ugh,” Gabe grunted. “Fine but while you’re watching Briana, I’ll be watching you. No funny business, Ady, and don’t try me. If I even SUSPECT you of thinking of joining-”

“I won’t!” I said.

“I wasn’t finished,” Gabe said, “I’ll throw you over my shoulder and whisk you away from the field. I’ll bring you back here and we’ll stay in and watch Netflix instead.”

“Gabe!” I gasped before I burst into laughter.

“You laugh now, but I’m so serious,” Gabe said.

Leo got up and opened the door. I hopped up from the bed and pranced behind him. Gabe groaned as he got to his feet and followed me.

“When did I become the responsible one?” Gabe grumbled.