He’s My Alpha by Cassandra M (Jake & Clair)
Chapter 24
CLAIR
Tonight would be the night that I would go clubbing with my brother and some of the pack warriors.
I glanced at the clock on my wall and decided I had better get out of bed if I wanted to accomplish my agenda before it was time to head to the bar.
It’s already ten o’clock in the morning. I overslept again. Not that I got any sleep at all.
I was pissed off with Aaron when he told me last night that Jake will not come with us tonight. When I asked why he simply shrugged his shoulders and said that Jake just doesn’t want to but I didn’t buy it.
Jake and I ended on such a good note yesterday that it seemed impossible that he would decline my invitation. Not that I was not aware that he never goes to the bar in his territory, it’s just that my heart didn’t want to accept it. I should have invited him myself yesterday.
And aside from that, my conversation with him kept me awake all night. I had no idea how bad his childhood was until yesterday. And I couldn’t deny that a part of me was swayed by his way of thinking about their bad luck when it comes to their fated mates.
I fell asleep wishing to the goddess that Jake would never find his mate, and maybe… maybe I would have a chance with him. Maybe I could be his
Chosen One.
I knew it was a selfish thing to say, but if I only had one shot at happiness, I would take it.
I snapped out of my thoughts as I wrapped my body with my bath towel and brushed my teeth before stepping out of my bathroom. After I was done with my skin routine, I put on the clothes I prepared.
I chose a pale blue dress with an A-skirt ending a few inches above my knee and paired it with my white sneakers. The dress complimented my sapphire blue eyes. I decided not to wear any accessories this time.
The simpler, the better.
I just let my hair loose. Its wavy length has reached my bra line now, and I thought the longer it was, the better it suited me.
I applied a small tint of red lipstick before puckering my lips to even out the shade. It was broad daylight, so it shouldn’t be too red.
Satisfied with my reflection in the mirror, I winked at myself before heading out.
I only have one goal in mind — to make sure Jake comes to the bar with me tonight.
JAKE
It was Saturday morning and my head was buried in the paperwork on my desk. I had to sign them before I leave tomorrow to head to the Blue Meadows Pack, Alpha Caspian’s territory.
My hands were itching to sign everything without reading it so I could do what I had wanted to do. But I know I couldn’t do that. And since I am a responsible Alpha, I went through all of it, despite my wolf’s persistence to leave the office and find Clair.
Echo and I wanted to spend time with her before we leave tomorrow.
I let out a deep sigh and continued reading. I would probably finish this in thirty minutes to an hour, and then I’d be free to go. The thought of this kept me motivated.
I picked up the Pact Treaty my grandfather and the former Alpha of Blue Meadows Pack signed and started going through it, making sure I took note of the areas I wanted to reinstate or improve, and the ones that should be aborted.
I would be renewing the treaty with Alpha Caspian if we both agreed on each others’ terms.
I was lost in my reading when I heard a soft knock on my office door. My wolf perked up from its slumber and started pacing in my head. He picked up her scent.
Clair.
I smiled despite myself, knowing that the person I was about to search for came looking for me.
I composed myself and put on a face void of emotion. I shifted my attention back to the paper I was holding.
“Come in,” I said, my voice cold.
In seconds, the door opened and I heard small footsteps making their way inside after the door was closed.
Her feet carried her up to the front of my desk.
“Alpha? Are you busy?” I heard a shaky voice acknowledge me, but it didn’t do anything less. Her voice caressed my body, and I made every effort to remain calm and show her that I was not affected. “Hmmm… Depends on what you came here for,” I replied calmly, before lifting my eyes to her.
The moment I saw her, I regretted not looking at her the moment he stepped inside the room.
My princess was a real beauty.
I took a deep breath as I ran my eyes over her body. Her light blue dress fit her perfectly, and the way the skirt flowed just emphasized her perfectly toned waist and hips. And her b*reas*ts were just enough to draw attention, especially if she continued to wear such tight dresses.
I lifted my gaze to her face when I was done memorizing every angle of her and adjusted my pants. It is too early to be heading for a cold shower again.
She opened her mouth just to close it again, making me focus on her slightly parted lips.
Damn it! Why does she have to do that?
“Clair?” I asked, leaning my elbow on the arm of my chair, still watching her.
“I was just wondering if you wanted to come with us to the bar tonight? I know that you and Aaron are leaving tomorrow, and it’s my birthday on Monday, so Aaron wants to celebrate tonight. I know he asked you already and you said no… But I was just wondering…” She blurted out before cutting her words, dropping her gaze to her clasped hands.
f*uc*k Aaron! He asked me if I wanted to go to the bar tonight, and I said no. But he never told me it was for Clair. He would f*uc*king pay for this!
“And you’re wondering?” I urged her to continue. “I was just wondering if you would reconsider and come to the bar if I asked you personally?” Her cheeks started to turn red, which alerted me that it took her a lot of courage to ask.
“Hmmm… Is that why you put on a lovely dress? To convince me to change my mind?” I asked her again, a playful smirk now etched on my lips. Her eyes widened, and her face flushed bright red. I wouldn’t deny that I enjoyed making her blush.
Echo started snarling at me for embarra*s*sing her. He wanted Clair to be more comfortable around us, and I failed to do that.
“You’re impossible! You don’t have to embarra*s*s me like that! And yes, if that makes you happy. I put on this dress, so I can convince you to come with us! But now I get it. You don’t want to go! At least I tried!” She snapped at me before turning on her heel, ready to walk away.
I rose from my seat before she could bolt out of the room and reached for her wrist, pulling her back to face me. As she did, her chest collided with mine.
She pulled herself away, but I held on to her, as my eyes bore deep into hers.