The Prejudiced Alpha

Chapter 6

As if seeing Lacey early in the night wasn't painful enough, having to see her a second time just felt cruel. Here she was again, flooding the room with her amazing scent. She was clearly drunk and I could smell the alcohol mingling with her vanilla and honey smell. I found myself staring at her across the hospital waiting room. It was only a moment though before golden eyes met mine and I frowned, annoyed that she caught me staring. I quickly looked away and tried to find something else to distract me. I tried to watch the TV. Anything to keep myself busy, but it didn't take long before my eyes found her again. To my surprise, she was looking right at me. My dark eyes locked with her golden eyes and she winked and blew me a kiss. My wolf was going crazy. Practically clawing to get out and get her. I scowled as Sid repeatedly tried to take over while I stopped him. He was livid and the battle inside me was pissing me off.

"Calm the f**k down Sid. She blew a kiss as a joke. We can't just grab her and claim her." I tried to tell him but Sid didn't let up. He was tired of me denying our mate. I needed to get away. I quickly mind linked Gabe about what was happening and hurried outside. The moment the cold air hit me, I felt better. Away from her scent, Sid was calming down. I paced around trying to think. Her lips kept running through my mind, my mind replaying her little gesture in a loop. Suddenly, I heard the hospital door open and vanilla and honey filled the air again. Sid went crazy again. I felt like a 5 year old trying to keep a great dane on a leash. At any moment, Sid was going to break through.

"TAKE HER!" He was practically screaming inside me. I couldn't help myself and approached her. She seemed surprised to see me, which was confusing.

"Did you follow me?" I asked her. I came out here to get away from her and here she was again. She let out an awkward giggle and then turned beet red in embarrassment. I softened for a second, finding her blushing charming. She must have misunderstood the amusement though, because a moment later she was enraged and tried to push me. I almost laughed at her attempt to shove me. She wasn't strong and even on a bad day her shove wouldn't have affected me. I considered teasing her but she howled in pain and jumped away holding her arm.

Seeing her in pain was almost too much. Everything inside me just wanted to protect her and I marveled at how strong the mate bond felt, for me. I doubt she felt it at all, being human, but for me it felt so much stronger than I knew it could.

"I hurt my….my wrist…" she said as she fought not to cry. I got closer and took her arm to examine it. The moment I touched her I felt the sparks. It was strong and distracting, and startled me at first. I let go, taking a breath to steady myself. Sid was still trying to get out and I had to stay in control. I took her wrist again and looked at it.

"I think you sprained it." I said to her.

"Yes...well…" she said. She was trying not to cry but the tears were streaming down her face. Without thinking, I brushed one away with my finger. She looked up to me in surprise and our eyes locked. I was lost in her golden eyes and for a second, and Sid started to take control. I started to lean in, and her lips parted in response. I knew what was going to happen. I was about to kiss her. I knew I shouldn't but I couldn't seem to stop myself. I had to taste her red lips.

" Jon!" I heard Gabe yell as he came outside. s**t. I pulled away. What was I doing?? Was I about to kiss her? Dammit Sid. I needed to get away from her.

"Jon!" Gabe shouted again. I ignored him. I looked around but there wasn't anywhere to go. f**k it, I thought, and just took off into the woods. I waited until I had ran a bit away before I shifted. I decided to join the night patrol. I ran the 2 miles to where they were currently patrolling, trying to banish Lacey from my mind.

Lacey's point of view

Gabriel led me into the little hospital. I was so annoyed about what had just happened with Jon. He had almost kissed me and then ran into the woods like some animal. I hope he gets eaten by a cougar, I thought. He would deserve it.

Carrie came running over when she saw my tear-streaked face.

"Are you okay?" She asked. I nodded though I wanted to say no. I was not okay. I was confused, mad, and hurt. He had nearly kissed me and ran away. Ran away!! I am literally sending men running now. Ugh. I had never felt so unwanted. At this point, the nurse came in. She was covering while the Doctor and Suzie delivered the baby. Gabriel said something to her and she nodded and came over.

"Gabriel said you hurt your wrist." She said matter of factly. She was a young girl. Maybe around my own age. She was shorter than me and had brown hair. I nodded and she smiled. "Want to come back and I can examine it?" She asked.

"Want me to come too?" Carrie asked. I nodded and the nurse led us back to a little exam room. I sat down and she came over and took my arm. She examined it closely, having me move it now and then.

"I think it's just sprained. I am going to wrap it up with a splint", she said. She gathered what she needed and then started to wrap my hand up. "Try and keep your arm elevated if you can. Take ibuprofen and you can ice it to bring down the swelling." She said and I nodded.

"How long will it take to heal?" I asked. She thought for a moment. "I'm not sure. A few weeks maybe, since you're human." She finished. It took me a second to absorb what she had said as a stunned silence seemed to freeze the room.

"Since I'm human!??"