Chapter 8: Kiss Me Or Slap Me Just Touch Me
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Raiden
I hated that she thought of me as harsh. Yes I had to be stern with my pack at times but I wanted nothing more than to be a great alpha. My father was an admirable ruler and I didn't want to disappoint. I looked around at my pack, they were busy eating and doing their jobs. I had a lot of respect for my pack and as each person walked by and nodded in my direction I could tell I was respected by them. Only a good leader earns and maintains respect. Adira would make a good leader to one day with the right training, I would train her. I thought and then realized. She's not going to be my daughter and Scarlett beautiful Scarlett is not going to choose me as her mate and husband. She has a mate that she already loves and he is Adira's father. Mave was sitting next to her teaching her about the different plants and animals in the area. I missed her, more than I'd like to admit. But I've learned a few things over the years. If you love something you set it free. I set Mave free once and she never came back to me. I never felt more relieved then she wanted to be friends again and I would take anything I could get, but I knew she'd never be mine again. Scarlett came in like a whirlwind bringing her energetic daughter with her and I was a goner, but I knew I couldn't have her either. She had a mate and not a second went by that I didn't have to remind myself of that. Because if I let myself forget for even a second, I'd kiss her and she'd never forgive me. Another glance around and I spotted Levi watching Mave as Tatum talked his ear off not even taking notice. Why he was with her and not running to Mave was baffling to me. I know who I would have chosen. When Mave loved, she loved with all she had and that was rare. Levi was an i***t, but I guess I was one to talk because I'd messed up to. The difference was he still had time. I walked over to Mave leaning down to whisper in her ear. "Levi is staring at you, he's still in love you know." She smiled. "Oh I know but he needs to grow a pair and prove himself." She whispered back into my ear. I could see the jealousy written on my brother's face. I gave Mave a wink before walking away and she watched me as I left. We knew the game we were playing. If we got Levi jealous enough maybe he'd wisen up and not lose what he really wants.
Mave
I knew the game Raiden and I were playing was dangerous but either Levi was going to be with me or keep stringing along this poor girl. I stood up from the table a little seductively and flipped my hair. Looked at Levi and followed Raiden. "He wouldn't be watching you if he was happy with her." Raiden pointed out the obvious. "I know, I feel bad for her but he's not being fair to her either." We were whispering in the woods when we both caught a whiff of Levi and someone else. I put my hands on Raidens face and kissed him, he put his hands on my hips and deepened it. "So much for just friends." Levi was pissed at me? He actually had the audacity to be mad at me when he was watching me while his fiance was talking to him?! "You have a fiance and yet watched me!" I countered. Scarlett looked bewildered.
Raiden
Shit Scarlett saw me kiss Mave. I know she wasn't mine but did I just ruin any chance I might have had?
Levi
She knew I was watching her? s**t. How obvious was I? "So you kiss him? What to make me jealous?!" I Was yelling and then it dawned on me. Tatum might be able to hear me, and Mave was just playing a game. I laughed. "You know what, Mave kiss him. We all know how well that relationship worked. I'm getting married." Instant regret as soon as the words left my mouth. Scarlett, who was standing next to me who had just been staring at Mave and Raiden turned to me and slapped me right across the face. It stung. "f**k you!" What Mave said stung more.
Mave
Scarlett slapped Levi but I didn't get any satisfaction. Saying f**k you didn't make me feel better either. I punched him in the face. It didn't make me happy but I touched him and that made me feel better. I wish things were different. I wish he wasn't with Tatum, I wish he was with me. I wish he'd touch me, I wish he'd kiss me.
Levi
Why did her punching Me feel so good? All I wanted and craved was her touch.
Scarlett
I couldn't believe I just slapped the beta of a pack. I could somewhat believe that I walked in on Mave and Raiden kissing. What I couldn't figure was why it hurt me to see. Why did his lips on her make me feel like crying? Why did his hands on her hips make me feel sick? He wasn't mine, Ryan was waiting for me. Ryan was mine and I was his. I needed to remember that. I had a mate.
Raiden
I couldn't take my eyes off of Scarlett. She looked heartbroken. I couldn't figure out if it was for her friend or for herself. Part of me hoped for Mave and another part hoped for me. If she was hurt for herself it meant she felt something for me. That meant there might be hope.Mave grabbed my hand and started pulling me away and then it hit me, everything that just happened. Scarlett slapped my beta, Mave kissed me then punched her mate, and the only thing I could do was stand there like a deer in headlights. That wasn't very alpha of me.
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