The Alpha’s Contract (Taylor West) novel Chapter 149

Raven

It had been two days since Damien had announced that the Rogue is or was his brother. He hadn’t said anything more about it, and could often be found following Neah around. Whether she wanted him to or not.

It made it impossible for me to spend time with her, when I was constantly being distracted by his scent.

And still, he had barely spoken to me. He watched me when I was present. Still keeping his distance like he was concerned I was going to attack him. The moment Eric or Dane were around, he would disappear to Mallory’s home.

‘He’s being an idiot.’ Midnight mumbles as I enter the packhouse

'Tell me about it!' Midnight was more frustrated than I was.

“She’s getting dressed.” Dane mutters to me with a frown as he strides by and towards the front door. “Damien is outside the bedroom.”

“Are you really doing this? You are letting him guard her. We don’t know anything about him!”

He stops and rolls his eyes at me. The same way he had done for years when he thought I was panicking about nothing. I wish he knew how irritating it was.

He turns around properly and rests his hands on my shoulders. “Raven, speak to him. He is your mate.”

“I don’t understand why you are being like this. I thought you of all people would hate this. Especially after everything the pack has been through.”

"Things change. He isn't here for me. He wants to protect Neah." He sighs, running a hand through his short hair

"What if he is like Devon. What if it's a trap? And you are just walking away, leaving him watching her."

“Just because he hasn’t explained the situation to you, it doesn’t mean he hasn’t explained himself to me.” Dane tuts

“Oh. He’s told you?” I ask, surprised.

“Out of respect for my position, yes. Now go and spend some much needed time with my mate before she has another wave of hormones.”

I frown, but he just shakes his head and walks out of the door.

Damien is literally stood like a soldier in front of her bedroom door. His hands are clasped together and he stares straight ahead. I try to move silently, but his head slowly turns in my direction. He does not speak.