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Blair
"Where have you been?" Jenson demands as I saunter in to my own apartment. "I thought you would be home hours ago." "I didn't realise you were my husband!" I snap in annoyance.
I was already in a bad mood because the prick I had been chasing the last couple of days had managed to get away, again.
He rolls his eyes at me as I take off my jacket and hang it by the door. "And I'm trying to do you another favour by getting rid of him so he doesn't ruin our fun. Isn't that what you want?"
The Rogue was hanging around and I didn't want it anywhere near Black Shadow. It would just cause an unnecessary problem.
I wanted all attention on me.
Jenson purses his lips, a crease forming between his brows.
"I'm doing this for us. Killing Lycans, Wolves and others isn't a new hobby of mine, Jenson. I've been doing it since I was a teenager and this Rogue is not the first I have come across. Though he does seem to be smarter than the others." I frown, pulling the knives and gun out of my waist band and dropping them on the coffee table.
His face relaxes a little and I press my lips to his. I had never let a man worm his way into my heart like he has. It was almost endearing.
His dark eyes move to my weapons. He was looking for blood, but they were still just as shiny as they were when I left hours ago. "He's still alive?"
"For now. The fucker knows exactly what he's doing. I should just let him carry on. He's certainly gunning for someone in Black Shadow. But he will just kill them, he won't tear them apart and destroy them first."
"You should have told me. I would have helped."
My eyes flicker up to his. "There are some things I need to do alone, Jenson."
He still didn't like that part of me. Even though he had called me 'Lone wolf' when we first met. He still didn't quite understand my need to do things myself. Neah and Dane were different though, the plan needed both of us.
And every moment this Rogue takes of my time means I spend longer away from getting my claws into my darling half sister.
I press myself up against him, letting him feel every curve of my body. He rolls his hips into me as his hands make their way along the sides of my body. I already feel his hardening length pressing against me. I always thought I had a high sex drive but his was on another level.
He nuzzles into my neck and a soft moan releases from inside of me. He sucks and nips on my skin and then his teeth start to sink.
I pull away, glaring at him. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?" I storm to the mirror and see small holes where his teeth were getting ready to claim me. Thankfully they were already healing and I had got out before he had a chance to finish. "You would be able to link me." He justifies
"That's your reason! How fucking dare you! I told you I would let you know when and if I am ever ready for that." I stalk back towards him, my eyes in slits as I grab a knife off the coffee table.
He backs into the window as I position the knife under his chin, pushing the tip into his flesh, watching as a tiny bit of blood appears.
He holds his hands up. Sometimes I think he forgets that I'm the one who let him into my life. That I'm the one who makes the decisions. That I'm the one who lets him stay.
"Don't you ever do that again!" I snarl. "Because trust me, when I say this, I will cut out your intestines and string you up by them for the whole fucking world to see."
I'm surprised when his hand wraps around mine. Pressing the knife a little deeper into his skin. "Then you should kill me now. Because I want you to be mine in every single way!"
My breath hitches in my throat and I have trouble concealing it.
At some point, he had crossed the lines from being usable, to fuckable to now, where he is actually desirable.
He still has a long way to go, but willing to kill himself for me adds another notch to his bow.
The dribble of blood turns into a trickle.
Running down over the blade and into our hands.
He doesn't flinch and his gorgeous dark eyes stay on mine.
It's only when my hand loosens on the knife that he lets go. The knife clatters to the floor and I was momentarily grateful for the dark carpet. I would have lost my shit if blood was on a cream carpet. It's almost impossible to get out.
I watch his wound heal, leaving a smear of blood on his neck. Damn he looked hot.
But no, I won't give in to him, not tonight, not after he pulled that shit.
****
I sip my coffee, keeping myself as invisible as possible as passersby wander up and down the busy street. I hadn't planned on coming back into the city, but it was a good place to sit, watch and listen.
I needed to know of any disturbances to do with the Rogue. No doubt he has killed someone. They never could go long without food.
So far there was nothing. Jenson sighs as he sits in the empty chair next to me. With one look, he closes his mouth, letting me do my thing.
It doesn't take long. Quiet whispers from Wolves sitting a few tables over from us.
"They just disappeared." A teenager mutters as she fidgets with her golden nose ring.
"And the Alpha isn't doing anything?" The blonde girl opposite her whispers.
They both cast eyes in different directions but don't seem to acknowledge me. Exactly what I wanted.
The girl with the nose ring fidgets and she shakes her head. "I don't feel safe there anymore. It was two young girls, our age and all they found...." she looks around again "The bodies without their hearts." I catch a glimpse of Jenson, the colour dissolving from his face right before my eyes.
"Get a grip." I whisper at him. "I know it reminds you of her but it's not going to help you right now."
It sounded heartless, but it was true. I didn't need a liability.
The one with the nose ring continues. "Dad is going to speak to your Alpha today. See if we can relocate. I have three younger sisters and they are worried about them."
"That explains why you wanted to meet me here." The second girl mutters. "It must be chaos in Ashburn."
Ashburn city, the next city over. Jenson had said that Dane was holding the Alpha hostage. But they had mentioned an Alpha. Possibly the Beta stepped up? Anyway, I didn't really care who rules the roost. "Let's go." I mutter, getting to my feet
"Ashburn city?" He asks as we get back to the car.
I nod, "Looks like your little Rogue problem has found a place to feast."
Ashburn city isn't even worthy of being called a city. More like a glorified town. Instead of hiding away behind trees, they lived more like humans. It wasn't a bad thing.
Every living arrangement had its pros and cons.
But a city made it easy for a Rogue to take its victims. They also weren't closed off from the world, so anyone could wander through. They could even make their way right up to the front doors of the packhouse without a single guard stopping them.
And that's exactly what we do.
I knock briskly and firmly as Jenson hovers next to me. He had already told me that the new Alpha would know who he was. That wouldn't be a problem. He didn't need to know Jenson's problem with Black Shadow. He just needed to know that I was there to help him with his little Rogue problem.
The large door is pulled back and a female around my age gives us a warm smile.
"Can I help?"
"I'm looking for the Alpha." I keep my voice light.
"He is in a meeting right now." Her eyes glance at a simple wristwatch. "He should be done soon if you are willing to wait."
"Sure." I return her smile, she was too oblivious to notice it was as fake as the designer blouse she is wearing.
We are waiting for less than ten minutes before someone leaves the office. A few more minutes pass and a large man steps out. A navy blue suit that had been tailored to fit him perfectly. Loose blonde curls sit on top of his head, his green eyes bright like emeralds
"Hi, I'm Alpha Ryan, how can I help you?" He is friendly and welcoming, not like so many other Alpha's that I had come across. It was unusual and a little off putting.
"I believe you know Jenson." I point to the man at my side.
The Alpha smiles as he looks him up and down, "You've certainly landed on your feet. How's your brother?"
"Good. He is a father now."
I was amazed by Jensons ability to push down the hatred he had developed. Normally he couldn't hide a single drop.
"Really?" He looked around to the woman who had let us in. "Please send my congratulations to Dane and his mate."
She scribbles something down.
"I know Roan and Dane had their issues, but I don't intend on following in his footsteps. Sorry," He turns back to me, "I didn't catch your name."
"Blair."
"Please, do come in."
He waits for us to settle in the chairs before he asks again how he can help.
There was no point in dragging it out. "I hear that you have a little problem."
His eyes flash to me and his friendly demeanour drops.
"I don't know what you are talking about." his eyes moved to Jenson, "If this is some sort of shitty plot to try and force me into a new contract then you need to leave. I just said I don't want any problems with Dane." "Nothing to do with contracts. I... We are aware that a couple of girls have gone missing, only to turn up dead."
His face hardens. "How do you know that?"
"I have my resources." I had no plans to get two young girls into trouble.
"You are not the first pack to have trouble." Jenson adds. "It killed my mate and then tried to kill my sister." His composure doesn't break and it makes my heart flurry. I was so proud of how far he had come, even if he still had a long way to go. "It's a beast." Alpha ryan mutters
I nod and give him a crash course on Rogues. I knew it was a lot of information to take in. To learn that there are more than just Wolves that can shift.
"You think you can deal with it?" He asks.
"I've killed several others like him."
"And what do you want in return?"
"Nothing, well nothing other than food, hot water and somewhere to rest."
If he had come to me, I would want a lot more, but I had gone to him so it was hardly fair to charge him for it.