Enemy Mates

Chapter 5

Alpha Greyson is handsome enough, I'll give him that, though he's definitely not my type. He stands at about 6'3 with light brown hair that is cut short. His brown eyes showed ruthlessness and his mouth was arranged in a scowl. I was surprised to see Councilman Samuels standing with him. Behind them were three huge wolves. Bodyguards, I think to myself. Well, at least he's not stupid, I would have brought bodyguards with me too if I were staying at an enemy pack house.

“I'm here to meet Rose to see if Councilman Samuels is correct about her being able to produce me a strong heir.” Alpha Greyson says in a matter-of-fact way. It's like he is ordering a steak off of a menu. 

Logan stands protectively in front of me and growls. "You will not speak of my sister that way in front of me."

Councilman Samuels begins to speak but Alpha Greyson just laughs darkly. 

"Well, where is she then?" Greyson asks with anticipation.

I step from behind my brother to show myself to the Alpha. His eyes devour me. He looks directly at my breasts first and I feel the need to cover myself. His eyes travel down to my waist and hips as his eyes darken. I've had enough, I cross my arms over my chest as he looks at my face. He learns into me and sniffs deeply. He gets so close to me that my body reacts in repulsion and I take a deliberate step back.

Councilman Samuels clears his throat and speaks to Logan.

"We have matters to discuss Alpha Logan. Please, lets leave Alpha Greyson and Miss Rose to get to know each other." he says as he ushers off Logan to the conference room.

Once we are alone, I turn to Alpha Greyson and glare at him. He uses his large hand to push my head to the side and touches his mouth to my marking spot. I try to pull away but he holds me in place. Oh no, he's going to mark me now? No, no , no I scream internally.

"Its too bad Councilman Samuels forbids me to mark you until the New Moon Ball. You smell delicious." he whispers into my ear as I try back away again. He holds my face tighter "You better get used to me being so close to you, I'll be even closer to you when I am putting some pups into you. But don't worry, I like a fighter, it makes it so much more fun for me. In the end, I always get what I want." 

He releases me and as soon as he does, I slap him in the face with all the force I can muster. 

"Don't you ever f*****g touch me like that again!" I spit at him "You have no right or claim over me yet. The council strictly forbids you marking me until the New Moon Ball, until then you will not touch me or I will rip you heart out." I turn on my heel and leave him in the entrance hall. 

I run to my room and take a shower to wash his awful scent off of me. He smells like musk and I can't stand it.

I let the water rush over me and cry. This wasn't how my life was supposed to be. I wanted my mate, my mate who will love me unconditionally and who will protect and care for me. Alpha Greyson isn't any of those things. He just wants to use me for pups and a better bloodline. I'd be happier on my own.

When I'm out of the shower I make sure all traces of tears are wiped away. I won't let anyone see me cry, I won't give them the satisfaction. I freshen up and head downstairs to the hell that awaits me.

Logan, Alpha Greyson and Councilman Samuels are in conference room but they aren't speaking, they're just staring at each other with disgust. I debate going in, but I decide against it. I know Logan has my back and he is more than capable of handling himself. 

"Hey, lets get out of here. I need some clothes for week and a drink." Rae says as she stands next to me. I nod to her, never taking my eyes off the conference room.

"Can we take your Jeep? It's such a nice day out and I need some more salty air in my life." Rae asks with pleading eyes.

Rae has missed the beach since she left, her packs land doesn't have a beach for hundreds of miles and Rae was as big of a beach bum as me. I smile at her. 

"Yeah, I could use a drink too."

After a full day of shopping Rae and I pull up the to The Lazy Moon, my old job. The Lazy Moon is right on the beach, when you first walk into the bar there's a dance floor. The inside of the place is dark but still somehow gives off a beach vibe, despite the loud music. Past the dance floor is a bar, one side connected to the inside of the bar and one side connected to the outside of the building. If you walk outside its a completely different vibe; Its a chill beach bar with a firepit and a private exit to the ocean. This was my favorite bar to work.

We choose to sit outside to avoid all the people inside. I want to be able to talk to Rae and actually hear her and I know she loves to have her toes in the sand. Amanda is working again tonight and I can tell she's genuinely surprised to see me.

"You having a whiskey sour, Rose? I know they are your favorite. How about your friend?" she asks loudly. 

"The friend will have a Pina Coloda" Rae says with a giggle while I pretend to gag. "I know, I know, it's basic but I'm on the beach, finalllyyyyy" she draws out the word finally like she's been waiting her whole life to see the beach and I just laugh.

Rae and I spend the the rest of the day having drinks and catching up. It's one of the best days I've had in a long time and I wish it will never end. Rae and I are both a little tipsy when her ears perk up.

"This is my song!" she yells while she drag me inside to the dance floor. Rae is a beauty and flocks men to her like crazy, but the wolves stay back because she's mated and they can smell it.

"Ew, get off of me, gross." she says pushing a guy away from her "I'm married" she yells at the man who stomps off. It makes me laugh because she reminded me so much of Cher in Clueless.

"Hey beautiful, want to dance?" a tall man with dark black says to me. He's definitely wolf from the smell of him.

"No, thanks" I say as I turn back to dance with Rae.

"Aww, why not baby? I know you aren't.. married" he says as he looks around at all the humans. He grabs my hips and starts grinding on me. "Why don't we have a little fun" he whispers in my hair. I don't react quick enough because I'm tipsy but thankfully Mark the owner of the bar comes to my rescue. He pushes the man off of me.

"Out." He says to the wolf through gritted teeth. The man starts to speak but Mark bares his teeth at him and calls for his security.

"Alright, I'm leaving" the man says with his hands in the air.

Rae grabs my hand and pulls me back outside. She orders us another drink and we decide to get a ride back to the pack house. I can run here and get my car in the morning. It's a good enough excuse to get out of the pack house anyway.

Hey, Lo.... I say tentatively through mind link. I have blocked off my mind link all day and he might be mad at me for that.

Damn it Rose, where have you been? he responds back instantly.

Sorry, Rae and I have been at the Lazy Moon. Can you send a car to get us? Pretty please? I love you.

silence.

Fine. Liam will be there in 20. Logan retorts and instantly blocks me from mind linking him again.

When Liam picks us up her just shakes his head at me while I push a wobbly Rae into the car. I shrug at him and laugh. 

"I'm sorry it ended shitty." Rae says with a hiccup in the back of the Suburban. "I just wanted you to let loose and have some fun." 

"It was fun, f**k that guy.  I'm not letting one asshole ruin my night." I say maybe a little too loudly, but I don't care. I mean it.

Once back at pack house, I collect Rae out of the car and put her arm over me to help guide her inside. Liam opens the door for us but I walk right into someone. "'Oops, sorry" I laugh thinking its a packmate, but it's not.

Alpha Greyson looks down at me and grabs me by the wrist, causing me to drop Rae. "Hey!" I yell pushing him and try to collect Rae off the floor. 

"Don't. Leave the stupid b***h on the floor." He commands me. "You smell like another wolf. Who are you letting touch my body?" I am preparing to attack him when he repeats "WHO?" with a voice so loudly I can feel my bones shake.