He’s My Alpha by Cassandra M (Jake & Clair)
Chapter 26
CLAIR
After hundreds of changes, I decided to go with a midnight blue timeless asymmetrical bodycon slip dress and paired this outfit up with a s*e*xy three- inch ankle strap heel of the same color with gold accents. I let my hair down and styled a curl at the bottom to spike it up more.
The event this morning had me floating on cloud nine.
I fell asleep in Jake’s office but left before he could come back to check on me. I didn’t get any confirmation if he would come to the bar with us, but I was hoping he would.
After what we shared, I was sure he wouldn’t just let me down that easily. Unless, of course, it meant nothing to him.
I wouldn’t deny that, though I hadn’t had s*e*x with anyone, I had my share of self-exploration. A kiss and a touch here and there, but it was never as intimate as what we did. No one had touched me down there, and it pleased me that he was the first
I should feel guilty because I grew up believing that I should be saving myself for my mate. But I didn’t regret anything I did with him. And Rain was completely on board with this. She was even suggesting some naughty ideas in my head about what we could do with him more.
Thus, my adrenaline was pumped up as I prepared myself for tonight.
I was putting the finishing touches when a knock on my door startled me out of my thoughts. It opened to reveal Jenny and Chloe, arms around each other’s waists as they raked me up and down. “You cleaned up well, girl!” Jenny licked her lips, teasing me before giving me a thumbs-up sign.
“It’s about time you ditched those ugly sweaters. Those curves and those b*oo*bies deserved to show up! ” Chloe added and puffed her own chest before putting her hands on her b*reas*ts to lift them up, revealing the top of her bouncy b*reas*ts in her low- cut neckline short dress.
I rolled my eyes playfully while giggling excitedly. I took one last look in my mirror before turning my full attention to them.
“Well, you both are hot! Let’s go rule the world, girls!” I grabbed their arms and led them out of my bedroom.
We made our way to the living room, where my father sat watching his TV shows. I left the girls and sat beside him, throwing my arms around his body for a hug.
“We will go now. Yes, I will behave. And yes, I will make sure Aaron is around all the time, and yes Dad, I will be careful. ” I started out before he could say anything more.
He chuckled and hugged me back. His hand flew to my hair and tried to ruffle it, but I moved away quickly. “Not my hair, Dad. I don’t want to look ugly tonight.”
He shook his head, a warm smile fixed on his lips. ” You are always beautiful, Clair. Just like your mom.”
I smiled back. I could still feel his longing for Mom and it brought a pang of pain in my chest.
“I know, Dad, and I’m thankful I looked like her. It would be horrible to look like you!” I teased to lighten up the mood before kissing his cheek and walking out of the doorway, motioning with my hand so Jenny and Chloe could follow me before my dad could say anything back.
Instead, I heard him laugh. We both know I was kidding. My father, at 40, was still looking damn good and I heard many she-wolves were still crushing on him.
I was giggling with Jenny and Chloe as we stepped out of the house and it took a while before I noticed the car waiting for us outside. I came to a full halt when it dawned on me that it was Jake’s pick-up.
A satisfied smile formed on my lips as the backside door opened, revealing my brother.
“Come on! You girls took too much time already!” He feigned annoyance but flashed us a wide grin as he motioned for us to come forward.
“You!” He pointed at Chloe before pointing to the car behind him. “Your mate wants you alone with him.”
Chloe answered with a thumbs-up sign as she winked and waved to us before heading to Matteo’s car. Aaron stepped aside to let us in but after Jenny went in, I offered a wide smile to my brother before walking to the other side of the car.
I knocked on the passenger seat window with a playful grin playing on my lips.
The window rolled down, revealing Beta Gavin with an amused look on his face. “Yes?”
I looked at the driver’s seat to confirm if it was indeed Jake on the steering wheel before I took one step back and placed one hand on my hips while the other hand motioned for the Beta to get out of the car.
“Get out. It’s my birthday. I don’t want to be squeezed at the back.” I said sweetly, flashing him an innocent smile.
He looked at Jake first before grunting and stepping out of the car.
“Thankyou!” I said excitedly. “And wait… there! Better!” I faced him to fix the collar of his shirt and started to smooth the cloth on the chest part, which elicited a growl from both Jake and my brother.
I suppressed a laugh and slipped into the passenger seat, throwing a quick glance at a frowning Jake before turning my head to look at Aaron in the back seat while my hands buckled my belt. Aaron was frowning as well.
“Relax, he’s totally not my type.” I addressed Aaron, but it was meant for Jake.
I saw Jake relax his shoulder as he roared the engine back to life.
Aaron shook his head and chuckled. “You already gave me a preview of how this night will turn out. Stop flirting, Clair, or we’re all going home early.”
I glared at him. “I’m 18. Stop being a baby, Aaron.” “No. Not yet, so stop twisting your p*an*tie*s and save yourself for your mate.”
“My Goddess, why did I have this guy for a brother? ” I crossed my arms over my chest and tried to calm myself.
I knew he was just joking, but it didn’t sit well with me. He was embarra*s*sing me in front of the Alpha. “Come on, Aaron! Give her a break! She’s big enough to know what she wants and what she needs to do. She’s been partying like this with the humans for Goddess knows how long, but she handled herself well!” Jenny came to my defense, which I was thankful for because it shut up Aaron. “Tell me again, Jenny, why are you not my sister?” I asked her, as I bit my lower lip to stop myself from smiling.
‘Relax. Don’t let that ruin your night.’ A voice ran into my head.
I closed my eyes before replying, just taking in his s*e*xy voice. ‘Of course not. I had a good morning. Nothing can ruin that.’ I answered playfully.
‘Did you? I’m glad you did. I had a good one too. I have been thinking about it the whole day, and here I am, hopeful of having a good night as well.’
I opened my eyes, suppressing the smile from curling on my lips while I slowly clamped my legs together to avoid any attention. The last thing I wanted was for everyone, including my brother, to smell my arousal.
‘Stop. Don’t… Please. I had no idea how I would tell him to stop teasing me without embarra*s*sing myself or being aroused more. I could feel my cheeks starting to turn red again.
He must have noted my discomfort or he started to smell my arousal for him to open all the windows in the car, letting the fresh air come in.
‘I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.’ His tone was low but I could hear sincerity in it. ‘By the way, you look really beautiful, as always… but you look extra amazing tonight. I’m actually having a hard time concentrating on the wheel right now.’
‘Thank you. You look good too.’
Which was true. He was sporting black tight-fitting pants that I’m sure hugged his a*s*s perfectly with his casual v-neck black shirt that accentuated his abs and biceps and paired it with a black leather jacket, completing his bad boy look.
And it was hard not to look at him but I did my best so Aaron wouldn’t see me gloating at the Alpha.
The drive took twenty minutes, and as soon as the car came to a full stop and before I could open my door, Beta Gavin had it open for me. I felt my neck burning and turned to find Jake staring at us, a dark look plastered on his face. I smiled guiltily and shooed Gavin away, to which he responded by raising both his hands in surrender before winking at me.
Chloe stepped in, followed by Jenny, and they both hooked their arms around me as they pulled me away from the car.
“So Beta Gavin, huh?” Chloe asked innocently, a teasing smile curving on her lips.
“Hell no!” I answered abruptly, hoping Jake didn’t hear that.
“Why not? He’s gorgeous and all muscled up. I heard he’s good in bed too! The beast!”
A low growl reached my ears, and I knew where it came from. I bit my lower lip as I thought of a good comeback to pacify Jake, but Jenny answered on my behalf.
“And so what if everyone thinks he’s good in bed? Clair doesn’t fancy him, and that’s that! So no match-making for Clair and Gavin. Are we clear?” Jenny snapped at Chloe, glaring at her before pulling her for a side hug.
“Okay! Got it, captain! So I guess, we’ll have to hook you up with some strangers then!” Chloe took our hands and pulled us inside the bar after the bouncer let us in without any delay, seeing that the Alpha was with us.
I threw a glance at Jake behind me, giving him a warm smile before letting Chloe pull me inside.
JAKE
I walked out of the car in a bad mood. My face was void of any emotions as I followed them on their way to the bar entrance. But everyone along the way could sense my aura, and I wasn’t giving any f*uc*k if I was scaring them. All I could think of right now was my f*uc*king Beta!
Gavin and Clair? The f*uc*k!
I would rip my Beta’s heart in a heartbeat if I needed to. Echo howled in my mind in agreement. He wanted me to grab my Beta and start beating the S*hi*t out of him. But before I could contemplate doing just that, my girl turned her head and glanced at me. She offered a warm smile before following Jenny and Chloe inside.
And her smile was enough to calm my heart and pacify my wolf. I could no longer deny that this female had me wrapped around her fingers.
I took a deep breath before I stepped inside the dark, crowded room. Loud music blasted, and the smell of alcohol, sweat, and s*e*x swirled in the atmosphere. I didn’t wait for anyone and went directly to the corner, leaning my back against the cold wall while I adjusted my eyes to follow Clair’s movements. I had no plan to let her out of my sight. “Do you want me to get you something?” My Beta came and stood beside me, his eyes following my gaze.
“No. Just stay the f*uc*k away from Clair,” I said coldly.
“Hey man! I just opened her door, and that meant nothing. I know she’s yours, and by how you reeked of her this morning when you came to the kitchen, I knew she was all over you.”
He patted my shoulder, a smirk on his face before he added, “Good thing Aaron went away before you came in.” I didn’t answer, but a smile crept into my face as the memory of this morning came flooding in, but I remained silent, my gaze following Clair as she picked up her first vodka shot.
“Is that why your office was off-limits the whole day?” He continued to tease me. “Hmmm, someone’s getting laid tonight! It’s been a long time, man!” He pointed at me before walking away to approach a she-wolf that had just entered the bar.
I shook my head and focused my attention back on her. Yes, it’s been a long time.