BETA: Her Alpha(14)

We’re walking out the door and down the steps when Kane shouts from the living room, “Who the fuck is she?”

I tap Erik to let me down and Cat says, “I don’t know her name.” Then she shouts for me. “Chloe, get your ass back here.”

We both rush in because Kane is growling and howling. “What’s going on?”

“Chloe, what’s her name?”

“Oh, that’s Evelyn Denney. She’s a new actress.”

“She’s mine. How do I find her?” His eyes are wide and glowing. The Alpha wolf inside is looking to break out. I’ve seen this movie, and what happens in the next scene is going to piss him off. I hope he doesn’t see it, but it’s too late. Cat tries to pause the movie, but it freezes too late and her breasts are plastered all over Hunter’s big-ass TV.

I pull my phone out from my back pocket as Erik holds me close. He looks like he’s worried Kane is going to go ape shit on us. His hair is changing and the shift could be coming on in seconds. Before we can stop him, he rips the TV off the damn wall, smashing it to the ground. Hunter goes to him, Alpha to Alpha, and tries to calm him down.

Hitting up IMDB, I search her name. There isn’t much info on her because she’s pretty new to the scene, but it gives us her hometown—Redwood City, California.

“Hunter, I’m sorry about the TV. I’ll get you a new one soon, or bill me because I don’t know how long it’s going to take me to find her.”

“I understand—just glad it was only the TV.”

“I’m really sorry, but I need you to do me a solid while I’m down there.” He’s making his way to the door.

“Anything.”

“Look in on my uncle in Redding.”

Hunter nods to him and gives him a reminder. “Remember, she needs to fall for you.”

“Oh, she will.” Kane is out the door before we are.

“Damn, I hope he gets her,” Hunter whispers.

“Don’t we all,” Erik mutters.





The moment I get her in the door, I pin her to the wall, rip her pants and underwear off, unleash my cock from my pants, and thrust into her. “This is going to be quick, babe. I can smell your heat, Chloe.” I breathe roughly.

“Please, Erik. I need you harder. I’m so hot right now.”

I feel so wild that I need something more. I want us bound, blended deeper into each other. Pressing my mouth to her neck, I bite down, piercing her flesh and tasting her blood, sending her over. Howling, she squeezes her pussy all around my cock. Licking the wound closed, I move back to her mouth, letting her taste her blood before giving her my neck. The second her teeth puncture my skin, I empty every ounce of come in her. Spent, I lean my head against the door. Chloe lets out a moan and drops her head back on the door.

“Shower time, babe. I want to get some rest before it’s movie time,” I murmur warmly in her ear.





Chapter 12


It’s been two days since we brought Lauren back to Wolfe Creek. There’s been some cameras set up around their house, but I haven’t gotten a glimpse of Ryan. There’s no sign of him when he told me he was coming back, so we go to his apartment, and it’s been completely emptied out. I don’t want to hunt him down, but I will. He’s a threat to my family. I won’t stand for it, and neither will Hunter.

It’s my turn to patrol, so Gage is at our house watching his sister. She’s starting to really fill out, and I’m scared Ryan will find a way to get to her. She can’t shift until the pup is born, so I need to have extra protection on her. I’m in my usual lookout point, and a new scent hits me. Well, it’s not new, but I’ve only smelled it once. The memory floods my mind. It’s Ryan. He shot me, but he’s wearing something to mask his scent. It’s the same scent he wore when he tried to kill me. I’m seething with rage. Tonight there will be justice. Tonight he will pay for what he’s done.

I creep around and move into position, but before I can take my shot at him, I step on a leaf. Ryan’s head turns around in a flash and his nose flares. “Nice—I didn’t smell your foul stench.”

“You’re a fool to have come back. There’s nothing stopping me from tearing you to shreds. You’re going to pay for what you’ve done.”

“I didn’t do anything.”

His lies only infuriate me. “Bullshit. You betrayed the pack, the Alpha, the law, and me.”

“Hunter’s a bastard. That job should’ve been mine. He thought so little of me that he gave it to the son of his enemy. You should’ve died then. You just don’t know how to die. Now, I’ll take my time watching you suffer.” His eyes are glowing with pure raging insanity. I know it’s a final showdown between us.

Before he can react, I don’t waste any time. I’ve spent too many years on the force to know not to hesitate. I pull my gun and fire off two shots, dropping Ryan to the ground. With my gun still trained on him, I kick his body to check for a reaction. There isn’t any. Before I call it in, I give him one more shot to his heart, making sure the job is done and the threat is over.

Hunter arrives along with two of my new male deputies and help clean up the scene. I go into the station, and the report is written. Arroyo eyes me suspiciously, but she doesn’t say a word. My staff knew we were staking out Lauren’s residence.

“Do you have a problem, Arroyo?” I ask her indignantly.

“No, sir. It’s just strange how Mr. Grey’s involved in police matters. Money moves this town, I guess.” Her attitude is a little off and I don’t know whether she’s going to be a problem or not.

“Listen, if it wasn’t for him, you wouldn’t have a job here. He trusts your loyalty to the law. He’s built up the town and gave all of the townspeople a chance at a better life than they had. Wolfe’s Den has brought in so many tourists that the revenue has grown. He’s not crooked.”

“It’s just that this town is strange. It’s like he’s the Chief in a tribal community. Everyone does as he says, and he has his hand in everything.”

“Is that a problem?” I’m hoping she doesn’t start digging into Hunter’s life.

“No, just not like the city, is all.” I believe her. The pack knows to treat her with respect and to make sure no one shifts in front of her, but they do leave her out of it. Alex Crabtree is the only one who’s been her friend from the start. He’s a young shifter not in mating age. They remind me of me and Chloe without the sexual tension.

“Good. Trust me…you’ve seen corrupt. Ryan was a prime example.”

When I leave the station, a sense of peace strikes me. I smile and go home to my very pregnant mate.





Erik called me, telling me he’s on his way home. It’s earlier than he’s supposed to get out, which means something’s off, but from the tone in his voice it’s nothing bad. I just got out of the shower after working all day with the human resources department. Gage is sleeping already because he’s got an early trip back to Redding. Since he is learning his new task, he’s been too busy to spend time with us.

I hear him come in, but I decided that I want him to come get me. “Chloe, babe, I’m home.”

“I’m too tired to get up. I’m in our bed,” I say.

He runs up the stairs in a flash—I guess he knows what I want. He practically breaks the door open, asking, “Are you…” Seeing his expression, I guess he thought something was wrong with me, but now it’s clear he sees my intent.

“Oh, babe. Fuck, I think I’m going to be too tired to go to work tomorrow. But first, babe, I need a shower. Give me two minutes and stay just the way you are. Better yet, part those sweet thighs apart and slide you fingers along your slit for me. I’ll hurry.”

I saw and smelled the faint odor of blood on him. There are small specks of blood on his clothes. He had to have met with Ryan. He’s taking a little too long in the shower, so I walk in to see what’s going on. He’s got his head pressed against the shower wall, and his shoulders slumped. I know he feels me in the room, so I climb in behind him after dropping the red nightie I put on. Placing my head on his back, I hold him.

“It’s over, isn’t it?” I whisper, kissing his spine.

“Yes, my love. It is.” He takes a deep breath before standing straight, then turning to me. “You looked so beautiful tonight, but I didn’t want to come to you with blood on me, his most of all.”

“I understand, Erik. Are you okay?”

“I’ve never killed anyone before, believe it or not. It’s invigorating, but wrong. He deserved it, and because of that I don’t feel as guilty as I should.”

“Are you feeling bad because you don’t feel guilty?” I interpret.

“Exactly.”

I lift up on my toes and pull his head down to me, kissing him fully on the mouth. Our kiss is passionately slow and sweet. He licks my lips before pulling away and getting us some towels. Carrying me back to bed, he makes slow love to me all through the night.





Epilogue


I’ve been patrolling all day. Hunter had to head over to Redding today to talk with Creed and Kane about some issues we’ve been having with another group of shifters. They live forty miles away, but once in a while we cross paths and they always want to start some shit. Hunter and I are ready for war because we’ll do anything to protect our mates and pups, but we’re trying to avoid it.