He’s My Alpha by Cassandra M (Jake & Clair)
Chapter 74: Luisa
Jake
We were sitting in our car by the border at the Night Howler’s territory for the last 30 minutes and that f*uc*king Noah still has not allowed us to enter his territory. I decided to come earlier but it looked like he wanted to stick to his plans.
The only thing that kept my temper in check was the fact that I had just spoken with my Beta. Gavin informed me that he was not able to find Clair at the Claiming Ball. Relief washed over me knowing she won’t be claimed by any other Alpha, now I just needed to find her here.
My wolf on the other hand could not be appeased. He does not believe that Clair was safe from the Claiming tonight. On this ground, I directed my Beta to stay where he was and wait until all Alpha Females enter the Arena.
My patience was already running thin as more time passed by and if Clair wasn’t important, I would have turned around already.
At exactly 7:05, one of his men approached us and allowed us entrance.
We convoyed with his men until we reached his pack house. He was already standing by the steps and ready to welcome us.
I saw a woman beside him and I wondered if she was related to Clair as well. Their faces have different features but her cheekbones and how her body was built were almost the same as my mate
I didn’t notice I was staring at her until Noah snapped me out of my thoughts.
“Welcome to my territory, Alpha Jacob.” Noah laid out his hand, he offered a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes.
I nodded at him and took his hand for a handshake. “Thank you for the warm welcome,” I said in a calm voice, hiding the sarcasm in my words.
“And this is Beta Melvin.” He turned to his side and my eyes shifted to the man with blonde hair beside him.
I nodded at his Beta upon his acknowledgment of my presence.
“By the way, the lady you were checking out beside me is my niece, Luisa.” He c*oc*ked his head to the other side, throwing a quick glance at his niece before turning his attention back at me, a smug grin on his mouth.
“Nice to meet you, Lady Luisa,” I said politely, nodding at her. Luisa smiled back at me, her eyes flashed between black and yellow, which made my forehead crease for a while.
Was she sending me a message? I shrugged it off and proceeded to introduce my Beta.
“And here is Beta Gavin.” Noah shifted his eyes to Damien who stood a little behind me.
Damien automatically bobbed his head in acknowledgment. “Alpha Noah, good to finally meet you.”
Noah just nodded his head at him. If he noticed anything strange, it didn’t register on his face.
Instead, he flashed another smile, this time a c*oc*ky one before he spoke. “I apologized for keeping you waiting Alpha Jacob, I was not able to cut my call right away. But we better get inside and let’s start with the business.”
“No harm done. We could proceed with the meeting but I would like to have the rest of my men scent the area for their females if they’re here.” I added in a tone void of emotions.
My mind was on another area though. This was getting harder than I expected.
I don’t think I could flirt with the woman beside him to get information, now that I know she was Clair’s cousin.
“Yes of course. I would have gathered them all in one area but what’s the fun on that?” He chuckled before he continued. “I would rather have your men go around and scent them besides, you were not in a hurry, am I right? The unmated females were notified that your men have arrived, they’re waiting outside their homes or at public places. But I would like a guarantee my females will not be hara*s*sed by your men.”
“You will not have any problem with them, my men are disciplined. They know how to value and respect females. It should be the least of your worries.”
“Very well, they may proceed. My Beta will tell them where they can start. We can go in at my office when you’re ready.”
I turned around and signaled my men to take direction from Noah’s Beta before I returned my attention back to Noah.
Damien and another warrior stayed behind with me.
LUISA
I entered my uncle’s office with a tray in my hand. He requested for teas to be served to his guests and I volunteered to do it instead of the helper. I made 4 cups because I was under the impression that there will be four people in his office, apparently, Alpha Jacob’s Beta and his other man just stayed outside the office door.
My uncle and the Alpha were both silent as I walked my way carefully to the desk where they were sitting, as to not drop the thing in my hand while my mind wandered on what I was going to do next.
I don’t know how I would get the Alpha’s attention without my uncle noticing anything.
“Do you need anything from me, uncle? Should I stay here or…” I asked in a low voice after I had served the teas.
“You may go unless Alpha Jacob would want you to stay?” He said calmly, but I saw him conceal a smirk while his eyes settled on the other Alpha.
What was he trying to play at?
“You may go, Lady Luisa. Thank you for the tea.” The Alpha answered without even glancing at me.
I frowned at his action, I was hoping he would at least glance at me so I could make my move.
“Excuse me. Alphas.” I bobbed my head and head off to the door, my shoulder slumped in defeat. I was not able to get his attention.
When the office door opened, my eyes caught the eyes of the man standing outside, his back leaning at the wall. I remembered him introduced as the Beta.
I swallowed hard as I closed the door, my body angled towards the Beta so that Simon, one of my uncle’s men does not have a view of my front body. “Beta, your Alpha said, you wanted to use the toilet, “ I told the Beta calmly as I turned my palm to him. Izd written Clair’s name in my palm while I prepared their tea after I made sure nobody was looking at me.
I saw his creased forehead turn into a relaxed one after he saw my palm. He nodded. “Do you mind showing me where I can find one?”
“Sure. I’ll point you there.” I nodded and walked ahead of him and felt him follow me after he left instructions to his comrade.
As soon as we turned to the next hallway where no cameras were placed, I pushed the Beta inside the toilet and closed the door behind us.
“Where is she?” He asked in a hushed voice.
“She’s at the Claiming. I had no idea who will claim her but she was not here since 2 nights ago. I guessed Uncle took her away to mask off her scent before your Alpha came here.” I answered in a hushed voice as well.
“You’re bluffing! We have someone check at the Claiming and he couldn’t find her there!” He snapped at me between his gritted teeth.
“I’m not!” I hissed at him, annoyed that he thought I was lying. “She’s there! I’m sure they’re hiding her until the Claiming. After what happened to
Aunt Camilla, the next ones were always kept in a room away from the Ball. My sister was locked up too in a room last time, Uncle was making sure no mates will get in the way of the Claiming!” I glared at him.
“Why would I trust you?” His brow hiked up, as his arms crossed against his chest which showed off those muscular abs covered by his white shirt.
“Because Clair trusted me!” I snapped back, I tore my gaze off his torso and lifted it to meet his stormy brown eyes.
“I still can’t. I’m sorry.” He made a move to step away but I grabbed his arm tightly.
“Wait! Look! Look at this! Clair gave me this!” I scrambled and pulled the neckline of my dress, revealing a portion of my b*reas*t over my bra, and stuck my hand inside it, pulling a folded picture out of it.
It didn’t escape my eyes that his jaw dropped open from my action and it took a while before he shifted his eyes off my chest and looked at the picture I handed him.
The picture was of him, with his Alpha and Aaron where they seemed to be in a conversation with a girl.
When his eyes shifted to the picture, I started my explanation. “She told me this is Aaron my cousin, her brother which is the Gamma.” I pointed at the tall man beside Alpha Jacob.
“And she told me you, you’re one of the warriors in your pack, one of the best but she never told me you ‘re the Beta as well. So I don’t know why you’re saying you are the Beta unless Clair missed that out. Which I don’t think so because it would be easier to say you’re the Beta than say you’re a warrior.” I said fast without breathing.
He raised his gaze at me, his jaw tightening. Was he starting to believe me? I needed more proof.
“And… And also…” I stuttered. “… your Alpha. She’s Clair’s Mate. She told me and no one knows. Only the Alpha and his Beta knows, but I don’t know if you’re really the Beta. So you see, if you’re not the Beta then Clair might kill me because I promised her no one will…”
I started to panic and I realized I couldn’t stop myself from talking but before I could finish my explanation, the Beta pulled me into his arms and crushed his lips into mine.
My eyes widened in surprise, but only for a moment because I found myself kissing him back. He was kissing me hard I was sure my lips would end up swollen after this. But then it felt nice! I felt sensations I never felt before. Was this how kiss was supposed to feel? Damn it! It meant I was missing so much!
Before I could indulge more in it, he pulled away from the kiss and took me out of my trance. He then placed a finger on my parted lips, shutting me from asking him.
In an instant, a knock came at the door.
F*uc*k!
“Bite my lips. Now.” He said in a very husky voice.
My eyes widen more but he urged me to do it, he pressed his lips on mine. “Now!” He muttered with his lip-locked on mine and before I totally get lost from the tingles I felt, I bit his lower lip. Hard!
“F*uc*k! That was too much!” He pulled himself away and cursed under his breath.
I felt my face burn, but he smiled at me and ruffled my hair, messing it up. He then moved to the door and ruffled his own hair and shirt before opening the toilet door.
Simon was standing behind it, he was trying to hide his emotion but I could see he was surprised to see me inside.
“I was just checking since it took too long for you to come back.” He was talking to him but his eyes were on mine.
I saw the Beta wipe the blood from his lips and offer a smug smile. “Sorry to keep you waiting, man. Sometimes it’s hard to control when you have a beautiful lady around.”
I felt my cheeks burnt in embarra*s*sment while I brushed my hair, fixing it. I knew he was acting but damn it, it made me smile inside.
“If your uncle finds out what you’re doing, you’ll know what will happen.11 Simon was now talking to me.
I swallowed the invisible lump in my throat, my eyes darted to the Beta, his face darkened at Simon’ s words.
“That’s why you ‘re not telling him. It won’t change anything, it will just give me a reason to hate you, Simon. And besides, this was nothing. I’ll never see this man again.” I rolled my eyes at Simon before I flipped my hair over my shoulder and passed by the Beta. I didn’t even bother to look at him but I felt a stare boring at my back as I walked away from them.
Damn this guy! I didn’t even get his name.