Episode 18

...Adriel:...

They say that in war and love anything goes, and I believe it's true. I need to get that idiot out of her life before he takes advantage of me and wins her over, and I'm not going to allow that.

He seems to imagine what I'm thinking because he immediately says:

Kevin: Just don't tell my brother, please.

I look at him with doubt and confusion; he's serious, he doesn't want to expose him, so I ask:

Adriel: Why wouldn't you? You're the little brother of my best friend...

Besides being my mate and my moon, I thought.

Adriel: ...the least I should do is tell him to remove him from his position and kick him out of the pack.

Kevin: NO.

I look at him even more bewildered.

Kevin: Don't do it, please. Don't get me wrong; it's just that the three of them make a good team, and I don't want a fight over these things to make that go away. Besides, she's my cousin too, and I don't want to get her in trouble.

And he still wants to protect them? Seriously?

Adriel: But why? You're like a little brother to me. I should protect you.

It hurt me to tell him that, but I had to convince him.

After listening to his arguments and everything else, I knew I couldn't keep insisting because he would get upset and leave, and right now is not the time. I needed to think of something to make him stay, so the only thing that comes to mind is to plan something and make sure he stays for a few days... or maybe forever.

But he made me promise that I wouldn't say anything, so that plan was out of the question. With a heavy heart, I agreed.

He got up from his chair and kissed and hugged me. If I was thinking about doing anything to make him stay, now I knew I could never let him go, and before doing so, I would make sure he could come back to me. It wasn't just the bond I felt; I already loved everything about him. I loved him, and I wouldn't let anyone else lay their claws on him.

That, no; first, I'd skin them alive before they even tried.

Feeling his skin brush against mine sent an electric current through my entire body. I returned the hug and didn't miss the opportunity to inhale his exquisite scent. If I wasn't holding back so as not to scare him, I would have already jumped on him and made him mine on this very table.

That idea flashed in my head; that's what I had to do. But I have to find the right way to make him surrender to me of his own free will, and make him a pup... or maybe two... that way he'll come back to me. I'm a genius... but I'll need time, and I don't have that. I needed support, so...

Adriel: Come on, little one, let's get you cleaned up. Don't get me wrong; you smell delicious, but last night you were fighting vampires, and I could only clean the parts of your body that I didn't feel were inappropriate, and I put your pajamas on. So you must be dirty and have their blood on you, so come on.

Remembering his exquisite skin, I couldn't imagine the day when we would be together forever. I would make him mine every day of my life.

I led him to the bedroom and showed him things, then left. I didn't want him to feel harassed, and I also had to contact my beta.

As I went out, I mind-linked my beta to get here as quickly as possible and went to my office.

Knock, knock.

Adriel: Come in.

He entered immediately, looking somewhat tired from running.

Adriel: You need to train harder to get in shape.

He looked at me angrily and said:

Beta: I was training for a while with the guys, and you called me urgently. I had to run all the way here. What did you want? I thought you'd be on your honeymoon, enjoying a few days with your boy before you marry that crazy woman.

He had a mocking smile on his face that I wanted to wipe off the bastard, but I restrained myself. I had to play my cards right.

I knew that Leonardo would be out of the country for six days, and his family would arrive here in fifteen days, just in time. So I had to take advantage of five days to make him mine and get him pregnant. That might be a bad idea, but it's all I have right now. That idiot has an advantage over me, and I mustn't miss this opportunity. He came to me for a reason. I knew it was destiny that he would come to my territory, so I have to make him mine and get him pregnant, so he'll come back to me.

If that idiot knows that he's already been with someone else and, not only that but expecting a child of mine, he'll break the bond.

And since he doesn't see us as his mate, he wouldn't think of a possible pregnancy since we can only get the person who has our mark or is our destined mate pregnant.

Adriel: That's what I want, so please, would you be so kind as to give me five days of space and not be disturbed at all?

Beta: Oh, the boy is desperate, and what would I get out of it?

This bastard is enjoying this too much.

Adriel: Whatever you want.

He smiled victoriously and said:

Beta: I want your latest model Maserati that arrived yesterday.

Ugh, low blow.

Adriel: Okay, but if a problem arises at the company, you'll take care of it.

Beta: Okay, deal.

He held out his hand, and I said:

Adriel: What? What do you want?

Beta: The signed papers where you give me the car and the keys, just in case you forget.