I didn't stick around when I got outside. I immediately cut across the street and quickly walked down a series of streets. Luckily it was windy which would blow my scent away. The whole time I walked, my mind rambled a million miles a minute. I am the daughter of a powerful Alpha? Kai only wants me so that he can be rewarded. Oh, no. I just ran away from my husband AGAIN. That's not a good look. I feel so safe when I'm near him. He wants me for me. No! Yes!
It took me over an hour to get home partially because my racing mind got me lost. I ignored every phone call and text that blew up my phone. By the time I had made it home, I had cooled off for the most part. The guards at the door looked like they didn't know what to do when they saw me. I just walked past them and through the front door. The second I closed the door, Kara was running at me. She wrapped me in her arms, relieved.
"You're okay. Thank god you're okay." She exhaled deeply. I paused before hugging her back tightly and burying my face in her shoulder. My heart hurt and sadness nearly consumed me. She responded by tightening her grip. "Hey. Hey." She pulled away, looking into my eyes.
"While I am VERY angry with you for just running off, I need you to know that I love you. Next time you need to get away, I will drive you. Okay?" She said.
"Okay." I nearly whispered.
"Do you want to talk about it?" She asked.
"I don't know…. I don't know what to do." I stepped further into the apartment.
"Can I tell you something?" She leaned down so she could see my eyes.
"What?"
"Kai…. Our Boss…. He ran down 17 flights of stairs to try and get to you before you disappeared. I watched him jump down several flights before I got on the elevator." She gave me a small smile. "He followed your… scent until the wind blew it away. Then he called… What's his name? His driver?"
"Hugo."
"Hugo! Yes! They're still out there looking for you."
"Probably to convince me that they didn't marry me for the reward of giving me back to my father." I responded glumly.
"Ren, you're letting your mind beat you." She got in front of me. "I can see that Kai loves you for who you are. The way he looks at you is how any girl wants to be looked at." Her words eased my heart a little.
"He loves YOU, Renley. You just have to be willing to accept it." She touched my face and I sighed.
"I-I'm cold and tired so I'm gonna take a hot shower and lay down." I told her.
"Okay…. I'll tell Kai and Lucah that you're here." She said softly. I nodded and began walking to my room. "And Ren? Please don't disappear on me."
"I won't…." I gave her a long look before continuing to my room.
I lay in my bed, wearing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. I was curled up under two comforters and a weighted blanket. I had been there for hours, fighting with my own mind. A knock on the front door distracted me. It was muffled by the walls and door between me and it so I focused my hearing on it. I could hear the door open.
"Oh! I didn't expect you to show up so soon. You said you'd give her time." Kara said. I sat up in my bed.
"Where is she?" Kai's voice demanded. It wasn't an angry demand, but more of a desperate. I stood, taking a deep breath.
"I don't think she wants company right now." Kara informed him.
"I don't care. I need to see her." Kai must've moved past her because I could hear rushing footsteps coming my way. I prepared for him to yell at me as I waited. My door swung open, allowing the person on the other side to see into my room. I kept it pretty clean and tidy, but I still felt awkward that he was seeing it. He didn't look around, though. He looked straight at me, seeming relieved that I was actually there. He stammered for a moment before his words came through.
"Renley, I didn't marry you so that I could… turn you in to your father for some kind of reward. I didn't marry you solely because I wanted to save you from the hands of that pack." Kai started. His eyes were soft and I could see how desperate he was. "I married you because… because when I look at you… I'm happy. I'm home. I want nothing else in this world other than you and your love." My heart faltered in my chest as I listened to him. He continued to talk, pleading his case and all I could think about was how attractive he was. And I didn't mean physically. He searched for me for hours and when he found out where I was, he came straight away. He is here now, holding his heart in his hands for me to see. That was more attractive than his yin-yang eyes and his chiseled body. His body that was so delicious. He was in the middle of talking when I stepped closer and grabbed his tie. He was too tall for me to just stand on my toes and this way, I could just pull him down to me. I pulled on his tie and stood on my toes, closing my eyes and pressing my lips to his. I placed my free hand on the side of his neck, feeling his warmth. He froze for a moment then wrapped his muscled arms around my waist. He pulled me against him, leaning into the kiss. A feeling exploded in my chest so intense that it was almost painful. Something inside of me seemed to growl with pleasure. After what felt like forever, I pulled away from him and stood normally. He kept me in his arms and I kept a hold on his tie.
"Whoo!" Kara cheered suddenly, making me flinch. Kai gave a deep chuckle that rumbled through me. "This is great! Yes!" Kai turned and we looked at her. She snapped a picture of us with her phone, smiling like a maniac.
"Delete it." I ordered.
"What? No! It's so cute!" She pulled her phone to her chest.
"Kara, delete it."
"Make me." She stepped back. I sighed, pushing gently against Kai. He didn't release me, though.
"Let her keep the picture." Kai said, his voice deep. "We'll look at it when we're old and gray and remember this moment."
"Fine." I rolled my eyes.
"So, what do we do now? Should we go out for dinner?" Kara beamed.
"Mmm, no. I'm cooking." I shook my head.
"Even better! You both MUST stay for dinner." She looked at Lucah and Kai.
"Of course."
"Actually, we have some-"
"Nonsense. I'm sure Kara would love your company." I waved a hand. He looked down at her.
"Okay."
"I do have to go to the store, though. Kara, can I take the car?" I squirmed out of Kai's arms.
"I'll take you." He said before she could answer. I looked up at him. For once, I didn't want to fight him on it.
"Okay. Let's go." I smiled. He lifted a hand and ran his thumb over the healing cut on my face. It made butterflies flutter in my stomach. "Come on." I turned towards the door. I slipped my shoes on and then shoved my wallet into my back pocket. We left the house and went towards the black car.
"Good evening, Missus Renley." Hugo nodded through the window.
"Hi, Mister Hugo." I smiled. Kai opened the back door and I slid in.
"I'm glad to see that all is well." Hugo smiled in the rearview mirror. Kai closed the door and got in on the other side. "Where are we headed?" Kai looked at me.
"Um… there is a grocery store right down the road…. Ceren Road I believe." I tucked my hair behind my ear. It was always pulled up in a ponytail, but sometimes strands got loose. He began to drive.
"Right away, My Lady."
"Thank you." My gaze returned to Kai who looked uncomfortable in the small car. I imagined his large, muscular body over my small one. His eyes flicked to me, heat immediately entering my face. "W-why don't you get a bigger car? Like an SUV?" My mouth dried a little.
"What an excellent question." Hugo added.
"Why would I need a bigger car?" He shifted slightly. I felt my eye twitch.
"So you can be more comfortable in your own vehicle. I know you have the money." I replied. There was a very brief moment of silence before he was suddenly leaning very close to my face. So close that I could feel the warmth of his body radiating off of him. The action made my heart jump into my throat.
"Are you giving me an order, My Luna?" He smiled sinisterly. I knew that he was pushing his boundaries on purpose. Working hard to dislodge my heart from my throat, I brought my hand up to his face.
"If that will get you to be more comfortable then… yes." I made my voice soft and batted my eyelashes. "I am, My Alpha." I felt his skin bristle and a low growl rumbled deep in his chest. He moved to my ear.
"You best… watch… how you speak to me, Renley." He nearly whispered. His warm breath blew across my skin, making a pleasant chill course through my veins. "Despite the little room we have, I could take you right here and now." Heat began to build between my legs, forcing me to squeeze my thighs together. Is this what it feels like to be turned on? The intense feeling building up in my core? I realized that he would smell the hormone change in me. Please, PLEASE don't let him smell me. He chuckled deeply, moving back to his side of the car. Only then did I realize that my whole body was tense and I was holding my breath. I exhaled shakily. He was gonna be the death of me. When I finally dared to look at him again, I noticed him shifting his hips and adjusting his pants subtly. At least I wasn't the only one affected.