The Adopted Alpha

Gym membership

As Clare walked into a gym for the first time in her life she didn't know what to expect. She had followed Hunter out of the class and expected to be led to the roof as usual but he took her out and into his car.

When she asked where they were going, he started the car before telling her he was taking her to the gym downtown. Of course, she was not on board with that.

She could not jump out of a moving sports car like a professional secret agent either so she decided to be reasonable and explain all the reasons she could not go to a gym like a well written speech.

It was a good speech too, she had made sure to point out that she had little time and even less money to pay for a gym membership, she mentally gave herself a pat on the back for coming up with that one on the spot.

Hunter wasn't moved though, he told her that he had already gotten her a monthly membership.

Clare's jaw drop dropped as he began to pull up in the establishment but her expression was not for the obviously sophisticated building that looked too extra for a place people go to sweat and showoff, but rather for the fact that he bought her a membership at Diamond Hard Gym.

Cos being rock hard is just not enough. Cue, eye roll! Clare hard thought the first time she had heard the guys talking about it in the pack house.

The gym was supposed to be for the high and mighty in the state and even all over the country. It was super selective about it's members and really expensive.

How had Hunter gotten, not just himself but her too, a membership? It was too surreal.

Would make sense if he was a top mafia in the country or a vampire who had emassed wealth throughout the centuries.

"Stop looking at me like a fish out of water and get out of the car."

Clare didn't even seem to hear him looking back and forth between him and the building.

Hunter inched closer and snapped her jaw shut with his palm. "Get out now, ο νεότερος or I will carry you out myself."

Clare jumped out the car at the threat not bothering to ask what 'o-neoterhos' was or in what language. Figuring it was better to not know what animal he had likened her to. Maybe a rhinoceros by the sound of it probably because of her slaked mouth look.

A valet came to drive the car away and then Hunter led her through the front door.

When Clare thought Gym, she thought of ripped men pushing weights and posing in front of mirrors.

She thought of hot smelly air from hours of people working out.

She thought of dozens of equipments packed up in single large room.

She thought of mean trainers whose whole existence was to remind you of how out of shape you were.

What she did not think of was a friendly petite receptionist in a sweet smelling, air conditioned waiting room.

"Hello, Welcome to D. H. G. How can I help you today."

"I have an appointment for two in the name of Pyrros." Hunter said in what Clare could only refer to as a sophisticated tone as he passed her his black card.

Clare eyes widened, he had a f*****g black card? Wow! Just Wow.!!

The lady flashed them a brilliant smile at the sight of said card. She busied herself checking her system then turned back to them.

"Your cards are ready. You will get them from Tom in the dispensary to your right. Welcome to Diamond Hard Gym, Master and Miss Pyrros."

"I'm not...."

"Thank you, Grace." Hunter said cutting Clare's protest off and walking away to the dispensary dragging her along.

They collected their cards from a bored looking Tom. Maybe working in a gym dispensary wasn't as interesting as he had originally thought.

Tom looked and dressed in a way that screamed bottom from his skin tight shorts and skinny uniform top to the painted nails. She imagined he expected to be in the midst of the action, getting hot and ultimately rich guys towels and bottles of water.

Only to be shocked at the company's policy to not flirt with customers but the pay was too good to quit so he had to suck it up and be content with feeding his eyes instead.

Clare had seen his face lit up when he saw Hunted then go neutral when he noticed her.

"Six months membership cards for Hunter Pyrros and Clare Pyrros." he read in a monotonous voice before handing the cards to Hunter who turned away immediately and headed for the gym itself.

Clare had a brilliant idea and motioned the guy over. He bent over looking puzzled.

"My brother is bisexual." She said with a conspiracy wink before leaving the guy to figure out what she meant.

That was Hunter's punishment for daring to make the receptionist and anyone who saw those damn cards think that they were a couple.

She grinned evilly to herself. It would be funny to see Tom hit on Hunter. Except Hunter was queer and interested in which case it would not be fun but she could comfort herself since that had to count as a good deed, right?

Hunter Pyrros surprised her that day with a spa treatment rather than hours of workout.

After the first few minutes of a professional masseuse getting rid of all the knots her muscles had gained all week, she began to regret her evil plan.

Within a week, she had gone from a total loser to a bully free, strong, Diamond Hard Gym Membership owner. And it was all because of Hunter Pyrros.

The guy was a godsend. This massage itself was heavenly.

By the end of it, she was feeling like she could just float away if she put her mind to it.

She made a mental note to thank Hunter later and tell Tom that she was just kidding.

Clare changed back into some clothes made available for the members after taking the best shower she had ever had.

She saw Hunter's masseur on her way out and he informed her that Hunter was waiting for her out front.

Clare thanked him and walked towards the main exit.

"...but she said she was your sister." The voice of Tom stopped her in her tracks. She saw him and Hunter deep in a conversation what didn't seem to be going well.

Clare made to back slowly when Hunter looked towards her, and she swore she saw fire flare up in his iris.

"Clare Adam-Baros!!" He growled low but dangerously.

Clare dashed out of the building for her dear life.