chapter four
1240 Words
Reggie Pov
I sit with my arm draped over Jess, the temptation to pull her even closer is overwhelming. I have no doubt that she is my mate.
Zagreus purrs in agreement.
It is only awkward because Megan doesn’t seem to feel the same way. Usually twins have the same mate, like Emmy’s twins. But it’s different with Megan and Jessabelle. I only feel a connection with Jess. I’ve tried to get close to Megan and spend time with her but she is still an evil b***h like she has always been. Part of me wonders if it has something to do with that day.
I swalllow hard as I try not to think about that day. The day Jess…
‘She’s okay. She’s right here,’ Zagreus reassures and my arm instinctively grips Jess abit tighter.
As though she can read my mind she runs her fingers along my arm in a soothing way before her hand lands on my leg.
We listen to her parents telling us all about Arlo returning to the castle. Myself and Jess will be running the training, which is great.
“We will also be joined by another soldier,” Alpha Jax says and my whole attention snaps to him. “He is one of the top fighters at the royal castle and Arlo has asked him to come. As Emerald and the boys will be acting Alpha, this guy will be acting Beta.”
He gestures to the door as it opens and my smile is bright. I jump up from my seat and cross the room to pull him into a one armed hug.
“No way it’s you,” I say with a smirk.
“I heard you where camped here,” he says in reply with a smirk “finally admitted to your crush did you?” He wiggles his eyebrows in Jess’ direction.
“Shut it,” I shove his arm with a laugh.
I drag him to the sofa with me. I pull Jess up and into my lap as I sit back down.
“This is Yusef,” Alpha Jax says as my friends sits next to me. “He was originally part of Joey’s pack. And apparently Reggie’s friend.”
I smirk at Alpha Jax.
“Its nice to meet you Yusef,” Jess says and holds her hand out for him to shake.
I pull her hand back before he can reach it, “don’t shake his hand babe. I know where it’s been.” I say with a wink at Yusef.
Yusef holds his hands up with a laugh before slapping my shoulder. “Don’t worry big man. I have no desire to steal your girl.”
I scoff at that, “yeah right.”
“Oh I’m sorry, you’re right.” Yusef says with a mischievous grin. “Mr too cool always got all the girls in school.”
“Is that so?” Jess asks with a raised eyebrow in my direction.
I stutter over my words as I try to defend myself and Yusef snorts out a laugh.
“You,” I point at him. “Shush.”
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“Let’s go player,” Yusef says with a smirk.
I am really happy that Yusef is here but I’m also nervous. He was my accomplice in seducing girls at school. As much as Jess is understanding she can also have a jealous streak. She nearly ripped a girls eyes out when she ogled me too long at the diner last week.
‘Mate wants us to herself’ Zagreus says with a mischievous grin.
“I’m not sparring against you. We need to mingle in the crowds and help instruct the others,” I tell Yusef with a smile.
“Scared?” He taunts. “I bet they would all love a demonstration from the best.” He puffs his chest out, clearly talking about himself.
I roll my eyes at him, “fine.” I pull my shirt over my head and pass it to Jess.
She is watching me with hungry eyes but I don’t miss her look of pleasant surprise when she glances at Yusef. He also pulls his top off, showing off his rippling muscles. We both trained the same so I knew his body would be in similar shape.
I clear my throat and Jess’ eyes snap back to mine before a blush graces her cheeks. She gives me a meek smile when I raise my eyebrow at her. She leans forward and presses a soft kiss to my lips which soothes my jealousy stirring.
“Win for me,” she says in a flirty tone followed by a suggestive wink.
I bite back my groan as I readjust my trousers and try to calm myself.
I turn to Yusef and he is smirking at me. “Come on then big man.”
“Keep calling me that Yo-yo and I’ll make you eat dirt quicker than you can say Rogue.”
His laugh is playful as we start to circle each other. I always called him yo-yo when we were younger as he used to circle the same few girls. He had favourites rather than playing the field like I did.
I notice the change in his stance just before he darts toward me. He swings his left fist and I block it before raising my knee and blocking his kick. He spins and tries to land a right hook. I duck under his arm and land a jab to his rib.
It knocks the breath out of him for a second but I don’t stop. I follow through by swiping his feet from under him. He lands with a thud but rolls back up to his feet without a pause. He throws a combination of jabs my way. I block majority of them but one slips through and connects with my nose. It starts to bleed, I can feel the hot liquid blood running down to my mouth.
I start my assault back, i roundhouse kick and it connects with his head. He wobbles to the side so I quickly round him and tackle him to the floor from behind. Within mere seconds I have him in a choke hold. My body clamped around his tightly.
Yusef struggles against me and my grip on his arm tightens.
What he does next stuns me.
He twists and breaks his own arm to get out of the hold. I immediately drop my hands from him at the sound of the snap. He stands up and looks at me expectantly.
“What the hell was that?” I ask him with a mixture of confusion and anger.
He snaps his arm back into place with a laugh. “Calm down player. It was a clean break, snaps right back into place with our fast healing.”
“Don’t pull that s**t,” I whisper yell as I step closer to him. “We are setting an example for the pack members. It would be dangerous for kids to try that.”
His smiles falters, “arr s**t. Sorry big man, I never thought of that.”
“It’s alright. Are you sure you’re good?” I ask him and he smirks.
“I should ask you the same thing,” he gestures to my now healed nose. The blood is still wet and sticky on my face though.
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