Chapter 313
Chapter 313
6 – Elara
“I’m going to need you to explain that a little more clearly,” I say, narrowing my eyes
at him. His smirk deepens, those sharp chocolate brown eyes locking onto mine with an unsettling intensity. “I thought we had our intentions sorted out before arriving here p>
He’s not struggling against my grip, which confuses me. If I truly felt threatened, I would have had him subdued long before he could utter a word.
“Did you honestly believe you could just stroll in and take over my pack?” I press harder against his throat, my fingers tightening just enough to make my point.
“Nope,” he coughs, rasping. “I came because my alpha ordered me to. He’s here to help you figure out who’s targeting you and why. That’s it. I’m a Beta, not an Alpha. I don’t want your job, your pack, or your title. I’ve got my own responsibilities, thanks. So, are you going to let me go now, or do you want to fight it out and get this tension off our chests p>
I have a strong urge to punch him right in those perfect teeth, but something holds me back. Instead, I glare at him. “Just stay out of my way while I deal with these rogues. I appreciate your alpha’s assistance, but I’m not some charity case or a lesson you need to teach p>
Suddenly, he lunges forward and pins my arm against my side. But I’m quicker. I duck under his other arm, slipping behind him and wrapping my arm around his throat from behind. He’s tall, so I have to rise onto my toes to get a firm grip, but I manage. He bucks forward, his broad back sending me flying over his head. I brace myself for the fall, but I don’t hit the ground.
My eyes snap open as Ben spins me around, locking both my hands behind my back and pulling me flush against his chest. Our noses nearly touch. “If you keep your distance from me, I’ll do the same,” he says quietly. “I’m only here to do my duty with my Alpha. After that, you can forget I exist with whoever you want. Just do me one favor-wait until we’re out of your pack before you start hooking up with your… friends. My wolf isn’t ready for that yet p>
Then, without another word, he releases me and opens the door, dismissing me. What just happened? I’m stunned. No one has ever dismissed me like this except my father. My wolf growls low in my chest, sensing his impatience. He’s urging me to move along, clearly not pleased with my distraction.
“No promises, Beta,” I say, my voice sharp. “We have killers to find and rogues to stop. I’m not going to be pushed aside just because you can’t handle being in the same room as me. Get over yourself.” I give his cheek a light, teasing pat—half to annoy him, half because the small contact sends a surprising thrill up my arm, igniting my entire body.
I walk away with my head held high, resisting the urge to do something reckless— like pin him to the floor and ride him like the prize stallion he is. I definitely need a cold shower… or maybe a hot one, with my new toy.
Four times. It took me four orgasms before I finally drifted off to sleep last night. What the hell is wrong with me? Jax and Dev shoot me amused looks as we meet in the hallway, heading toward breakfast.
“Need me to bring a charger?” I can almost feel Jax’s smirk pressing against my back.
Neither of them bother hiding their laughter when I mutter a half-hearted “fuck off” over my shoulder.
“Well, can you at least tell us which one had that motor running so hard last night?” Dev asks, stepping ahead of me to open the dining room door.
“It won’t matter,” Jax whispers in my ear as we enter. “I’ll know in about ten minutes p>
“What? How?” I try to whisper back, but my voice carries too loudly, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.
I smile politely at my mother as I take my seat across from her, with Jax and Dev to my left. “I thought you might try to skip breakfast to beat the team to the murder site,” she says casually, as if discussing murder over breakfast is just another everyday conversation.
I glance around the room, the chatter of the others fading into the background as my mind races with the weight of the day ahead.
Meanwhile, Elara’s restless mind and the teasing camaraderie of Jax and Dev hint at underlying vulnerabilities that may surface as the hunt for the rogues intensifies. The weight of responsibility presses heavily on her, yet the flickers of personal distraction suggest that the coming days will test not only her leadership but also her control over the chaos within. Prepare for a chapter where the stakes rise, alliances are questioned, and the pulse of the pack beats ever more urgently toward an uncertain future.