A Mate for Gideon(55)

“I’m pissed,” Gideon growled. “I’ll admit that I’m also a little jealous. Okay. Make that a lot fucking jealous. I want a human female.”

Brant did something totally unexpected and laughed. It took a while for his king to get himself back under control. “I knew it. Someone has the hots for the human females. I must say that you have been acting strangely over the last few days and this explains it.”

His heart sped up. Maybe, just fucking maybe. “Does this mean that you’re going to let me into the program? Allow me an opportunity to choose one of the females?”

“Not a fuck,” Brant snarled without a moment’s hesitation. “This needs to be by the book, and you chose not to take part in this heat. The good news is, there’s always the next heat. I can promise you right now that there will be plenty of human females for you to choose from. I was involved in the selection and you won’t be disappointed.”

Fuck it.

Gideon wasn’t interested in a bunch of human females. None of them would be Jenna. His heart clenched at the thought of his female. How could he change Brant’s mind without cluing him in?

“No,” Gideon said, a little too harshly. He worked hard to get his emotions under control. It wouldn’t help his case to snarl and growl at his king. Hitting Lazarus was one thing, any type of aggressive behavior towards his king would send him straight into the dungeon. “No,” he repeated, his voice low and even this time. “I’ve seen a female that I’m interested in. One that has fired my blood. I would like to join now. Please tell me what I have to do to be admitted into the program during this heat.”

Brant shook his head. “It’s not going to happen.” His dark eyes narrowed in on Gideon. “It would be best if you distanced herself from the female in question. I assure you that there will be many more.”

Gideon breathed deeply. “Please, my lord. What is it that I could do to make this happen? Name it.”

Brant narrowed his eyes further. His jaw clenched for a few moments. “Have you had any relations with this female? What the fuck have you done, Gideon? First my elite leader, York, and now you. The two males that I would never have expected this from. How deep is your involvement with this female?” He growled, it wasn’t lost on Gideon how his king’s nostrils flared as he spoke.

No one had reacted to the faint smell of human that clung to him. All had assumed that it was because of his dealings with the females over recent days.

Jenna’s words played through his mind about being too fearful of the fallout that their relationship would cause. Fear of what others would think of him. He dismissed it outright. It could not be further from the truth. His fear was for Jenna and not for himself. Gideon shook his head. “I have seen a female that interests me but that is the end of my involvement.” Guilt rose up in him. Not because he was lying to his king but because he felt like he was wronging Jenna by not admitting to their involvement. He ignored the emotion. Jenna’s safety was more important than anything else right now.

Brant’s eyes closed for a moment. He huffed out a lungful of air. “Thank fuck.” His king growled. “Then again, I should’ve known that out of all of the males, you are the one that I can rely on the most. It is the whole reason why I put you forward to Zane for our head of security. I’m sorry I doubted you.” His eyes darkened. “Forget this female. Stay far away from her. You will definitely be given a place in the next heat. I know that you’re more than capable of winning a position in the program.” Brant slapped him on the back. “You will only have to wait a few weeks…it will go by quicker than you think.”

For blood’s sake. What the hell was he going to do? It would be better if he discussed this with Jenna before announcing their relationship. He needed to make sure that she was aware of the consequences and that they were prepared for the fallout.

Gideon nodded. “Good advice, my lord.” He grit his teeth.

His words seemed to ease some of the tension between them. “Good to hear.” Brant paused before continuing. “I’ve had enough insubordination to last me a fucking life time. York is walking a fine line. I expect more from you. Is that understood?”

Gideon was forced to clear his throat because the words were sticking. “Yes…” He finally managed to get out. “I do.”

Unfortunately he understood only too well. It looked like he and Jenna were going to have to gear up for the fight of their lives. They needed a plan and a backup plan.





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