The hockey Alpha's disguised Mate

Chapter 3

Rhea Monroe

I didn’t sleep, not even for a minute, not a blink every time I closed my eyes their voices got louder I thought they were going to finish any time soon but no the voice stopped around four in the morning and that was when I tried to go to sleep but the noises started replaying in my head the moans, his voice, the way the damn wall shook like it was made out of cardboard.

I kept tossing and turning, wrapping myself in the blanket like it could block the memory but It didn’t... I have been traumatized. By sunrise, my brain felt like mush, and my legs were shaky when I swung them out of bed.... I need to take a hot cup of coffee if not I won't be able to go for training today.

I put on a hoodie glancing at the binders, I would quickly grab the coffee so I don't need them, the hoodie it's big so no one would notice right?my eyes were closing themselves as I pulled my hat low and unlocked the door praying no one would see me or notice how exhausted I looked.

Suddenly the second the door opened and I crashed straight into a wall of warm, bare muscle, I stumbled back and quickly looked up… my heart almost stopped when I saw the man standing in front of me.

Zayden Kane, he was shirtless, half awake and his hair a complete mess my eyes widened and I quickly looked down Zayden was looking at me like I had just walked into his dream.

His eyes those cold, icy blue eyes slowly scanned my face,then I saw it, recognition, understanding, amusement and something darker… something that made my stomach flip and my skin heat up

Crap...he knows, he knows I heard everything last night “Morning,” he whispered his voice rough from sleep sending a shiver down my body I swallowed hard, forcing myself to nod and look up at him “Uh… morning” I whispered my voice cracking a little.

His lips slowly tugged into a knowing smirk...not friendly, it was mocking “Did you sleep well?” he asked his deep voice lower than before I nearly choked when he asked that he was teasing me openly and boldly... Why is he even so tall and masculine it makes me feel so small in front of him.

I cleared my throat replying honestly “Not… exactly” He slowly leaned one shoulder against the wall his arms crossing over his chest showing off every carved line and muscle like he knew I was trying not to stare “Hmm” he hummed his gaze meeting mine again “I can’t think of any reason why you didn't sleep well so can you tell me?”

Oh he was enjoying this way too much... My legs were starting to shake a little, his gaze was piercing holes into my skull, I forced myself to stand straighter taking in a deep breath “I um… I actually wanted to ask you about something” I began speaking.

His eyebrow lifted “Yeah? Ask away… Ryan” he replied emphasizing on my name, the way he said my fake name was slow and almost playful… it made my pulse quickened, I cleared my throat trying to keep my voice steady “I am new here so I didn’t know the walls were so thin" I began saying my voice threatening to crack.

"So I just...I mean...I wanted to ask if maybe next time you could be a little… quieter” I whispered, the house fell silent then his wicked smirk slowly widened “Quieter?” he repeated taking a step forward not enough to be inappropriate but enough to make my breath catch.

“I will try to be quieter then” he murmured his voice dropping “but I can’t make any promises Ryan” he said my name again, it looks like he enjoys saying it, I swallowed so hard it hurt.

He tilted his head slightly“Unless…” his gaze dropped to my mouth for a second“unless it bothers you that much Ryan”

“It does” I blurted, oh my God why did I say it like that? Zayden chuckled low and amused “You sure?” I quickly nodded wanting to just get out of his sight I think my legs will give out any moment if he continues looking at me like that.

His eyes lingered on me again like he was searching for something, like he was trying to solve a puzzle “Alright” he finally muttered “I will try to… keep things down Ryan” before I could respond he brushed past me his shoulder grazing mine just enough to send a jolt through my body.

He suddenly stopped walking and stepped back and back until he was right in front of me again “But you might need earplugs rookie” he stated his smirk vanishing “I am not exactly a quiet guy” he added his gaze dropping to my chest.

I froze heat rushing up my neck... He didn't move and he doesn't look like he is planning on leaving anytime soon, I cleared my throat trying to turn his attention to my face, he slowly looked up at me his eyes dark and unreadable.

He tilted his head to the side slowly looking at my body, he hummed before he walked past me and started climbing down the stairs, but halfway down, he paused and glanced back at me "Ryan" he called his low deep voice sending a chill down my spine.

I turned his eyes locking with mine“Welcome to the team Ryan” his voice dipped soft... almost intimate“Try not to stay up all night thinking about me” he winked then he disappeared into the living room.

My legs nearly gave out I stepped back pressing my back against the wall my heart thundering like it wanted to punch through my ribs, I haven't been in the house for even 48 hours and Zayden Frost had somehow become my biggest problem.

I think he is suspicious of me, from the way the spoke and looked at me he is obviously suspicious of me, I slowly placed my hand on my chest taking in deep breath to calm my heart that was banging in my chest, I have to stay as far away as I can from that jerk.