Alpha's

Sweeter Danger

"Boss, did Diamond kiss you?"

Jerome sighed. "No, she gave me a piece of evidence."

The teams looked at each other. Ordinarily, anyone giving evidence from the opposite team was good. Their Unit Chief looked stressed out.

Pieter smirked. "She gave you evidence and tongue, Boss. You need to watch out or your little mate might just defend what is rightfully hers."

Jerome couldn't figure out Diamond's sudden interest in him as a man. Yes, she had given him several hot lap dances where her arousal was evident but he was a top tier Alpha. Women generally swooned at his feet.

Diamond called to the Alpha in him in a big way. Even when he was masking his aura she pulled out power from him. It was as if he couldn't help but show her his power.

His mind kept playing the kiss where she slipped the microdata chip into his mouth. He had almost deepened the kiss until he'd discovered that she was putting something in his mouth. He had not believed his luck when she pushed him against the pillar.

Her eyes had sparkled and held his briefly. Desire had wound it's way up his body in fast hot waves that threatened to consume him. Her body had sent signals that True Nature could not ignore and yet he had been in control.

Jerome frowned. He was okay being ignored by his mate and he was okay watching her fend off other men. He had never really had to deny her, especially, physically.

He got hot thinking about it. He felt as if she was up to something. He'd have to get her to tell him what she was up to.

His eyes closed recalling her tongue on his bottom lip. He took a deep breath as his eyes snapped open. She was obviously his weakness.

She was the only girl at the club who danced for him. He never let anyone see her dances for him even though he had yet to take her to a private room. He had almost ravaged her against a pillar in a*****e.

His mind kept on listing the reasons she was a weakness. His teams watched him carefully. He frowned.

"Has the chip been backed up and studied?" He asked.

"Okay, I know I'm just a dumb human but Diamond is your Gaby, right?" One of the surveillance females asked.

"There is very little about you that is dumb Paige. Yes, Diamond is my Gaby."

Paige nodded. "So this mission is very personal for you. Yet, you have played this entirely by the book. Tony is a creep, he's constantly rubbing himself on her and he's way older. Are you going to kill him for it?"

Jerome smiled, "Kill? No, I have something better in mind."

"Sir, Maltsev was recently turned. Up until now we were dealing with a crazy human. Would you like to change how we engage?" Thabang asked looking at a feed.

Jerome smile turned cold, "No, be ready to apply maximum force. He stole the lives of innocent children for profit. He's lucky we're under Council orders."

Pieter nudged Jerome's shoulder gently. Jerome looked up and at the door. There stood Jack.

Jerome's face went neutral. "Yes, how can I help?"

"I want back in on the team." Jack stated.

"I want an ice cold beer." Jerome stated. He turned to Pieter. "Set up an appointment with Tony. I want to up my membership."

Pieter's eyes widened. He desperately wanted to know what his boss was thinking but now was not the time. He nodded and pulled out his phone.

"Hey Sexy! 'Ro wants a meeting with Tony on membership. When's good?" Pieter grinned. His grin slipped for a second. "Maltsev, what are you doing with Diamond's phone?"

Jerome face turned into a snarl. He picked up his phone from a table and made a call. "What the f**k is Alexandr doing with Diamond?" He growled. "Fix it right the f**k now." He hung up.

He turned to Thabang. The young man nodded, "On it boss." He handed Jerome a pair of headphones so he could listen in on PDW's call.

The tactical team prepared to leave as soon as he gave the signal. Every eye was on Jerome. The tension in his muscles was visible.

Pieter continued the conversation. "Give Diamond back the phone." Pieter waited, his body relaxed a little when he heard her voice.

"Hey Sexy. You headed to work? 'Ro and I are passing through if you'd like a ride. We are actually outside your building now." Pieter signalled to logistics.

Jerome put the headset down and looked at Pieter. A second later they disappeared from the room. The teams got into motion.

"The car will be there in five minutes. Tactical One, you're on the outside. Tactical two, dress up and head out, you're going in. Surveillance, make sure you get that penthouse done by the time Diamond's shift ends. " Thabang barked out orders as he shook his locks from the pony tail they were in and secured them onto his head in braids.

"Did you know that they can teleport?" One of the girls asked Thabang.

Thabang grinned. "No but it explains a lot." He turned to the rest of the team, "Okay, everybody, roll out. It's babysitting time."

Jack seethed. He did not like being ignored. He was good at what he did and the Unit Chief needed him.

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Jerome and Pieter walked into the apartment building as if they had not appeared out of thin air. Though they appeared calm both were intensely uncomfortable with Alexandr Maltsev being alone with Gaby. Just as they were about to step into an elevator the penthouse elevator opened.

Diamond glided across the foyer to them with her arm in Maltsev's as if they were friends. Her smile brightened when she saw them. She rushed to Pieter and gave him a hug.

"You brought me dark chocolate. I owe you." She whispered in Pieter's ear before letting him go.

She put a hand on Jerome's chest and smiled. The hand slid up to the back of his neck. She placed a kiss on his cheek very close to his lips.

Her tongue licked the corner of his mouth briefly. She pulled back and pouted, "Do I not look pretty today?"

Jerome looked her up and down and licked his lips. He smirked slightly, "Tony would kill me if he knew the thoughts running through my mind. You look stunning as usual little one."

Diamond pouted, "I'm not little."

Jerome felt himself lose his grip on his control. He wanted to suck on the jutted lower lip so badly his hand twitched at his side. He bent his head down and kissed her cheek.

"I want you so much. Stick that bottom lip out again and I will claim it." He whispered in her ear.

Maltsev chuckled, "Now, now Wilder, we both know Tony would have a fit if you touched his Diamond."

Jerome's hand came up and caressed her cheek. A tremor went through her body. Jerome looked up with a smirk. "Would he, now?"

Maltsev frowned. The girl was firmly in Wilder's possessions. Even he, as a newly turned, could smell Tony's claim all over her.

He had thought that Wilder and De Wit were wolves. Yet, he could not smell anything on them which backed up his previous theory. That explained how reckless Wilder was being, even Alexandr understood that messing with an Alpha wolf's claim was stupid.

She had tried to hide it but he'd seen the bite mark so he knew she belonged to a wolf. The mark made him angry although he couldn't explain why. Wilder, was oblivious and Maltsev grinned at the prospect of Tony ripping him into shreds.

Satisfied that some destruction would occur Maltsev decided to take his leave. He reached for Diamond's hand, took it and kissed it. He smirked.

"Have a good shift Diamond. Keep Tony in line for me. If he gets distracted I'll get very angry."

The girl's heart raced. Good, she knew he was dangerous and she had some feeling for Tony. That was handy information to have.

"Are you threatening our favourite girl?" Pieter asked.

"No, no. I usually settle my differences with gentlemen. Unless she loses me money then it's just business." Maltsev grinned as her heart beat slowed only to pick up again on his second sentence.

Diamond shrank back into the monstrosity that was Wilder. She was tall but he was much taller. Wilder put a hand on her hip to steady her.

Maltsev waved and left the building. Jerome's need to make sure his mate knew she was safe as long as he was around kicked in faster than he could check it. He turned her around.

He looked into her eyes. "You're okay."

She nodded meekly. Her eyes had a look of adoration that fed Jerome in a way he had never realized he was hungry for. It was heady.

Pieter tapped him on the shoulder. Boss, notch it down. You're exuding power that has me wanting to drop to my knees. She's feeding you power.

Jerome took full control back of his senses and kissed her forehead. He smiled gently. "Thank you."

Diamond looked at him confused. "For what?"

"Trusting me when Maltsev was here." His look was sincere and she stopped flowing power to him. Jerome sighed. "You're amazing."

Diamond blushed and preened under his attention. Her eyelashes fluttered down and her head dipped slightly as if that would stop him from being aware of his effect on her. She grinned fleetingly obviously pleased with his compliment.

"Let's get you to work before Tony denies my membership rights." Jerome whispered in her ear.

A small tremor went through her body and he smirked. She was all his. No one could take her away from him.

Pieter gently placed his arm in hers. "Come on Sexy, let's get you to your job." The doors slid open to let them pass.

A sleek car was waiting for them at the entrance. A young wolf got out of the car and tossed a key fob at Jerome. Diamond looked at the car.

"Wow, this is your car?" She turned to Jerome.

He nodded and watched Pieter walk her to the passenger side and open her door for her. When she was in a knowing look passed between the two men. He got into the car and drove her to the club.

Tony watched Diamond glide in with her Beta on her arm. She looked like a Princess. His heart constricted before he hardened it.

Her Alpha was right behind her and he was seemingly on edge. Tony knew exactly what had set him off. He pushed off the bar and headed towards the trio.

"Wilder, what are you doing with my girl?" Tony asked condescendingly. He smirked when he saw Jerome's eye twitch at the claim he made.

Jerome's warm eyes turned cold. "Protecting her like you can't." His voice retorted in a low growl.

Diamond gasped and shot Tony a fearful look. Tony sneered back at Jerome. "Oh? Like you took care of your mate?"

Pieter eyed both men as they glared at each other. He saw Diamond shaking; she looked like she was about to have a mental breakdown. He cursed aloud before picking her up in his arms and carrying her towards Tony's office.

Both Jerome and Tony growled and snarled at him. He mentally gave them both the middle finger. "She's going into shock. If both of you had stopped eye-r****g each other you would have felt her distress. Mr Hemingford, please unlock your office so I can lay her on the sofa."

Tony sucked his teeth and led the way to the office. He swiftly scaled the stairs that led to his office. He unlocked his office door and stepped aside.

Pieter quickly put her on the couch and wrapped a throw around her shoulders. She shivered uncontrollably. Her teeth chattered loudly.

Tony quickly walked to his coffee station and boiled water in the electrical kettle. He took out a huge mug from the cupboard. He poured a generous amount of milk in the mug.

As her teeth chattered Jerome gently moved Pieter out of the way. He sat her up and sat her on his lap. His hands slid under the blanket and stroked her arms.

Tony brought the mug and frowned at the sight of Diamond on Jerome's lap. Jerome placed small kisses on her temple and forehead. His hands alternately smoothed her hair and stroked her arm.

"The f**k are you doing?" He growled.

"Calming her." Jerome stated not really caring for decorum.

Pieter put a hand on Tony's shoulder. "He is a trained medical doctor."

Tony snorted. "Whoopdeedoo. Make sure she gets better Wilder."

Jerome bit back a smart comment . "You're okay, my girl." He soothed. "You're okay."

"Mate, I want my mate." She whimpered.

Jerome felt the change and didn't stop it. The room shimmered and time seemed to be suspended. "Al' ya haad to do was ask gyal," he replied. His voice going to True Nature.

She sighed with relief. "Don't leave me alone again." Her voice was still high, squeaky with a whimper.

"You have my protection even when I cannot be with you." His voice deepened but without the island accent.

"I would rather be with you." She pouted.

Jerome chuckled. "I know, I feel the same. Just hang in there a little longer and I'll get you out of this mess. I just need to make sure the bad guys never try this again."

"Don't hurt Tony, I love him."

Jerome grinned and looked at Tony with a smirk. "Whatever you say Sweetness."

The room shimmered again and everything went back to normal. Tony seethed. He didn't like this at all.

Pieter saw the anxiety in Tony and touched his shoulder again. Relax, we know your office is bugged. The shimmer was Jerome handling your bugs so that there's the apparency of no break in the recording.

We want you home as bad as she does. Let's pull this off and end it for good. He hates how your scent saturates everything of hers by the way. Pieter laughed mentally.

Tony's anger receded a little bit. He cursed Pieter for making him laugh. He could not afford to slip now.

Tell 'Ro she's about to go into need. I think it's the stress and his proximity. Our mom was the same when Dad was alive. Tony gave Pieter a pointed look.

"Okay, Hands off Wilder. I'm done having you doctor her. Doctor or not, I hate having you feel up my shit." Tony growled.

Jerome's growl met Tony's and the walls shook. Diamond's whimper shut down their growls quickly. Pieter cursed aloud.

"I'm sorry Sexy. The big bad Alphas are busy comparing their man bits. I think 'Ro's boobs are bigger than Hemingford's though." Pieter rushed to her side and held her hand

Diamond giggled. A shiver went through Jerome. Pieter smirked when he saw it.

"f**k you." Jerome grunted at Tony.

"You wish you could. My pretty ass would have you busting a nut in record time." Tony shot back before turning to Diamond. "Come here, Baby." He held out his hand.

Diamond stood and walked over to Tony. Tony picked her up and put her on his hip. She rested her head on his shoulder.

Tony smirked at Jerome while rubbing circles down her back. "You wanted to discuss membership?"

Jerome nodded, "How much for the jewel?"

"Not for sale."

Jerome grinned. "I'm about to give you an offer you can't refuse."

"f**k you and your money."

"I'll be sure to let Maltsev know you're coveting the merchandise." Jerome drawled.

"f**k you."

Jerome grinned. "That can be arranged."

"Go home to your prissy mate. Leave me and mine alone."

"She's my pack-"

"No, she's not. She belongs to my pack. She's drowning in my scent." Tony shot back.

Diamond pouted. "Please stop!"

Tony held her close inhaling her scent. "He's trying to steal you from me. I just got you." He mumbled into her neck.

Diamond sighed and ran her hands through his hair. She could feel both Alphas tugging at her physically and mentally. Tony started calming down and his pull lessened.

"No more dangerous actions from you young lady." Jerome ordered.

Her eyes cast downward she nodded, "Yes, Alpha."

Jerome stared at Tony. "I'll up my initial offer."

Tony laughed. " Your government salary isn't enough to pay the price Wilder."

Jerome tossed his key fob for the car at Tony who caught it with his free hand. He looked at the fob. "Nice car."

"Consider it a down payment. Name your price and we'll start negotiations. I want the jewel." Jerome stood up with his second. "Call me when you're serious."

The two men walked out of the office without so much as a glance back. Tony scowled. "That damn Wilder."