Alpha Kian And His Captive Mate novel Chapter 49

There was only one other way, and that was to buy enough milk for Ari and catch a flight to Wyatt's place and then cover the short distance to home. But what if I take her home and she wasn't one of us? My people will kill her then---

"What the fuck, Nyla!" Kian pulled over and stepped out of his car in a temper as if I was the one acting all handsy and grabby with Zoey.

I threw my uncomfortable shoes at him and ran barefooted. The last thing I wanted was to feel weak under the gaze of those beautiful, soul-sucking green eyes or that deep voice that sparks some unwanted desires I can't afford right now.

He caught up with me in a few seconds and picked me up.

"Seriously? Do you think you can outrun me? What were you thinking when you left the club alone?"

His nearness made it difficult for me to breathe properly when I was fighting back tears and my body was shaking with rage. His grip on my waist tightened when I tried to push him away. I desperately needed to put some distance between us. I wanted to lunge for his throat, but strong feelings were bursting through my veins, urging me to kiss him hard instead.

I never felt this weak and helpless. All my emotions were coming out unrestrained, probably because I would have to leave him soon.

"Nyla, please... Please stop crying. I rather see you arguing with me and wanting to punch me in the face."

"Let me take up on the offer." I tried to free my arms to punch him for real.

"I'm sorry to have hurt you. It's not what you---"

"Yes, it hurt. It hurt damn freaking much! You two had sex, didn't you? Many times I can say."

His silence crushed my heart.

"H-how could y-you?" I burst into tears again.

"It was months before I met you. Rex and I were sure we didn't deserve a second chance mate. Mates are usually considered a blessing, and there was no way I was going to get blessed twice. Zoey didn't have any strings attached and Rex was attracted to her pure white wolf. It is over for good."

"And Tiana? Is she the pack slut you were talking about?"

"No. She's Finn's sister... well, I may have slept with her a few times."

May have it seems. So there were more besides Zoey and Tiana.

"Who did you fuck in your study room? The ones you were talking about---"

I could feel sadness wash through him when he mentioned Leah's death. He looked helpless, but that didn't mean I should keep getting hurt every day.

"You should let me go. If you really want to keep me safe, set me free." His body turned stiff and tense.

"That's out of the question. Rex isn't the only one who's crazy about you."

"You won't feel this way if you reject me."

"Damn it, Nyla! Don't bring that up again. I don't want to reject you." He buried his face against my hair and placed little kisses.

I freed myself from his hug and went around the car to grab my shoes. Not sure if I would ever admit this to him, but I wanted more from him. I was going crazy! Blame the withdrawal phase. I wanted him to mark me and keep me close or leave me for good.

"Let's go back. I need to see Ari." I blocked him out until we reached his place. There was nothing left to talk about if he couldn't give me what I wanted.

"Guess I'll see you next month then," I said bitterly and ran indoors. There will be no next month.