‘A fresh start Akira!’ I told her excitedly.
‘If he lets us go, of course.’ She snarls, like she expects a fall-out.
‘We just don’t tell him until the last moment.’ I told her. If Harley had marked me, I could go with him and there would be nothing Miles could do about it. Because a mate goes with her mate, and that was the procedure. I don’t think even the Alpha would argue with that. And would he really want me around if I had been marked and mated by another?
I pushed open the front door to the house and relished the peace that enveloped me. Not to mention the cool. Everyone loves the sunshine when it arrives, but I have to say I am more a cooler weather person. Glad to be in and out of the scorching sunshine.To avoid an incomplete reading experience, visit J o b n ‘i’b . c o m. I dropped my keys on top of the drawers by the door before moving through to the kitchen in hopes of making myself a coffee. Only as I am sorting the coffee machine do I hear movement behind me, causing me to quickly turn around. I hadn’t realized there was anybody home.
Jordan, my older brother, was leaning on the doorway of the kitchen watching me with a dark expression. Of all the people it could be, it had to be him. “Hear you been causing issues.” He says coldly.
I rolled my eyes. “Jordan please, can we leave this? It has been a long day so far, and it isn’t even over yet.”
“Trust me, I have places I would rather be, and people I would rather be with. But no, I want to ask you this. Besides, you found time to chat to the warrior boy though?” he questions, and I can’t help but wonder how the hell he knew I had been speaking to Harley. I can only assume Miles had told him of the confrontation when I was walking back earlier. It seemed these two were connected by a speed dial when it came to exchanging even the slightest piece of gossip or information.
“Harley and I are friends. Of course, I will speak to him if I see him.” I argued, feeling the need to defend myself, like I so often did with my brother, who seemed to see negatives in everything I did.
“Don’t think your fated mate would appreciate it thinking you are whoring yourself out to some random warrior.” My brother said with a sneer. “Who would have thought that of the class nerd?”
I rolled my eyes. I have had just about enough of this now. My brother has turned into a top tier knobhead. All through spending too much time with Miles. When the pair of them became Alpha and Beta, this pack stood no hope. I was glad Harley had given me the opportunity to get away.
“I am whoring myself out to nobody. You should have better respect for your sister.” I hiss. “Though the way he seems to have you trained up to do his bullying and dirty work, I’d say it is you that is whoring yourself out to Miles.” I snarled, not caring now that my words are below the belt. My brother seems to think it is acceptable for him to speak as he chooses to me, so I will return the favor to him.
The look of fury upon Jordan’s face is a picture. “What did you just say?” he demanded.
“Sorry did I use words that were too big for you?” I asked sarcastically, going to move past him, having lost the desire for my coffee and just wanting to get away from my brother.
But instead, he puts his arm up to block my path. “I don’t believe I was done with you yet.”
I raised my eyes to meet his. Dark brown eyes. Full of anger. All aimed at me, his younger sister. So much for looking out for your family. No. This delightful brother of mine is too dedicated to his best friend and upcoming Alpha. Yet he doesn’t even know the stuff he had done!
“Jordan, I haven’t done anything, okay? I went for an interview, which you chose to run to Miles about. He went crazy about it and has been making threats about since.” I said angrily. “There, that is the shit you are implying. Though I imagine Miles the muppet said it was something a whole lot worse to make me look like I was in the wrong.”
“Don’t try to get clever. It doesn’t suit you.”
“Well, it sure as hell doesn’t suit you big bro. Because you believe whatever bullshit your numskull of a friend tells you.” I said with a shake of my head, beginning to wonder why my brother was even here at this time of day. He should be out working. I had assumed I would be safe coming home now. He was always out at this time.
“When is it going to hit home that Miles and I are going to be your next Alpha and Beta? You need to start learning to show us respect. I owe him my loyalty. So, yeah, you come way down that line, I am afraid. You betrayed your pack today by going behind their back.” He snarled, lowering his face almost next to mine, his eyes glowering at me.
“Fucking hell Jordan, it was a job interview. I wasn’t planning nuclear war! Maybe you want to ask yourself why that big, bad friend of yours is so desperate to keep me here in his pack.” I said, leaning back against the kitchen counter, my arms crossed aggressively, finally having given up with trying to hide the truth. If Jordan knows, he fucking knows. Miles would have to deal with it. Because then, perhaps Jordan may have a little understanding.
Jordan’s head tilts momentarily as he considers my words. “What the fuck does that mean?” he demands.
I shrug. “Well, other pack members are permitted to work out of the pack, some even work away. Yet Miles will not allow that for me, will he? Ever questioned why?” I raised my brows at my brother and I saw a scowl cross his face.
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