Worthless to Priceless The Alpha’s Rejected Mate novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 

KADEN’S PO.V 

It was a simple touch, just the grabbing of her shoulders and yet my dick was as hard as granite. I mentally cursed my wolf for acting like a teenager going through puberty for the first time and I rushed to take a seat behind the table hoping she wouldn’t notice. I doubt she did because I’m sure she would have gone screaming for the hills if she knew how just an innocent touch got me hard. 

I tried my best to relax myself during the conversation but it was like each word out of her l*ps was an aphrodisiac. I will admit that I spent more time staring at her l*ps than actually listening to the conversation but that is the fault of my wolf and not actually my fault. 

When she started to apologize, I felt a foreign pain in my chest as my wolf all but screamed. at me to comfort her. If it was left to him, he would have pulled her into his arms to calm her down but I had to remind him that she was terrified of us and if I were to try that, she would probably pass out from fright. He blamed me for her fear before finally retreating into the back of my mind and allowing me assure her. 

I should have told her that it was Caleb who cleared the border for her and I had nothing to do with it but some sick part of me wanted her to look at me like I was her hero. She was already so attached to Clara and if I told her that it was because of Clara and Caleb that she was currently safe within the pack, she would have given them all her gratitude and I wanted to give her a reason to not be too terrified of me. 

She managed to calm down after I had told her that I was behind her entrance into the pack and that was when I dropped the final bomb. I wanted her to stay with me. I didn’t want to allow her out of my sight and I wanted to be able to keep a close eye on her but she was so quick to refuse. 

It actually annoyed me a little but I forced myself to calm down and I reluctantly gave her the option of staying with Clara. I was very annoyed that she accepted so quickly but I forced myself to realize that, Clara was just a girl and there is no possibility of Clara doing anything with her. She probably just wants to feel safe and that is all there is to it. 

After we settled on where she would stay, I sent a quick text to Clara. I didn’t expect her to respond as quickly as she did because Clara is rarely ever with her phone but she admitted. that she had never left the pack house and within two minutes, she was leading Amelia out 

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of my office and to her house. 

I wanted nothing more than to go with her and convince her to stay with me. I wanted to grab her shoulders and tell her that I was the better option but I knew it would only scare her more so I fisted my hands beside me and made sure to take deep breaths through my nos 

so as not to scare her. 

As soon as she had gone through the doors, I breathed through my nose and tried to calm my still hard member. It took almost ten minutes for me to calm down and once I did, I picked up my phone and called the one person I can count on to listen and give me good advice in times like this. 

Caleb picked up on the second ring and his voiced sounded labored through the phone. I’m sure he was either running or working out. 

“How is she?” he knew it was about her. I’m not surprised and I heard some shuffling and then the shutting of a door. “Sorry, I wanted to go somewhere private. Have you spoken to her?” 

“I just did, she’s terrified of me.” I admitted and Caleb snorted. 

“Did you expect any different? Clara tells me she is not more than 5 foot 4 and you’re a massive fucker who is obsessed with her.” 

“I’m not obsessed,” I muttered and Caleb hummed in disbelief. “I wore a suit so she would feel less intimidated.” 

Caleb laughed. It was a full bellied laugh filled with amusement and I could almost imagine him wiping his eyes and bent over as he fought to catch his breath. I rolled my eyes at his dramatics because only Caleb would laugh at me like that without a care in the world. 

“I’m sorry that was hilarious,” he wheezed as he managed to catch his breath. “Have you ever looked in the mirror when you’re in a suit? You look like you’re just about ready to rip someone a new asshole if they talk to you. the 

wrong way. 

“That’s not true and you know it.” 

“Okay cassanova, let’s assume it isn’t. How did things settle? Did you manage to convince her to stay in the pack? I’ve been tracking the men who were chasing her and they’re still 

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hanging around the borders. If she leaves now, they might get to her.” 

“She agreed to stay,” I told him and he sighed. “Can’t we just kill the men?” 

“They aren’t exactly on our borders so it would be a breach of the peace treaty you signed with the council.” He reminded me and I wanted to say fuck the peace treaty but I also knew that he was right and although I can handle it, the last thing I should want is a fight with the council. My pack would survive it but it would be an unnecessary strain. 

“Just keep an eye on them,” I told him after a beat of silence. “Amelia will be staying at your house. She wanted to stay with Clara and I gave her permission to do so.” 

There was a beat of silence and for a second I thought he had hung up the call. I checked the phone but I saw that the call was still ongoing and I put it back against my car but I still couldn’t hear any sounds. 

“Can you hear me?” I asked and I heard Caleb clear his throat. 

“Yes I did, I’m just shocked,” he let out a deep breath. “You allowed her stay away from you. That has to be some sort of miracle or record. I honestly thought you would tie her up and throw her over your shoulder if she refused.” 

“That’s not funny Caleb,” I responded dryly but he snorted. 

“Have you seen yourself Kaden? You are the last person on earth that I would have expected to do something like this. You’re a possessive bastard.” 

“I just want her to be comfortable.” 

found the entire situation amusing. To be 

He hummed under his breath but I could tell he honest, I liked that he was able to make light of the entire situation because it helped me feel like I wasn’t going crazy. Caleb’s humor is exactly the breath of fresh air I needed to be able to handle the situation. 

“So are you serious about her?” Caleb asked after a beat. “I know you’ve said that 

you don’t really want a mate but if you’re letting her stay then it has to be serious right. Is she going to be your Luna?” 

I thought about what Caleb said. I wasn’t exactly sure how I felt about Amelia and before 

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today, the idea of a mate was as unpleasant to me as wet dog but seeing Amelia seems to have thrown a curveball in my plans. I’m not sure where she fits into all of this but I am sure as hell that I don’t want her anywhere I can’t watch over her. 

“The mate bond is a strong this,” I said slowly, “It is almost impossible to fight. I believe that Amelia is a good person inside and out and I think it is worth giving a chance.” 

“I never thought you of all people would say that,” he murmured, “I thought I would die before I would see the day that you would want to settle down.” 

I rolled my eyes, 

my eyes, “Shut up 

Caleb.” 

“Yes sir,” he said but I could hear the slight teasing and mocking tone in his voice.” 

I decided to ignore his mocking instead of rising to take his bait. 

“Make sure that she doesn’t lack anything. Everything she needs should be put on my tab and all her bills should be sent to me. I want her treated and respected like anyone would do for me.” 

I could practically feel his shock on the other side of the line but he muttered something along the lines of agreement.