Can't Get Near The Alpha King novel Chapter 74

I get out of bed and rapidly change into a pastel blue, v neck, lace dress that is accompanied sparkle covered, nude wedges. I straighten my below shoulder length hair and then finish my look off with light, natural makeup.

I leave the room with my handbag slung over my shoulder and descend to the kitchen. The smell of fresh bacon and sausage triggers my legs to practically run into the kitchen from the hallway.

"Right on time." Ben states as he places the plates of bacon and sausage baps onto the marble counters.

My stomach rumbles in approval and I jump into my seat, devour my sandwiches with tomato ketchup and then dive into my food.

Our plates are quickly cleared and Ben gathers his final items as I lock windows and doors. We then meet at the door and leave the house in unison as he drags his suitcase down my dusty, stone covered road.

We walk in silence to the coach but I interrupt it meekly, "Sorry about this morning."

He laughs and replies with an amused tone, "Don't worry Ad. It's going to be a funny story to tell Ashton though."

"Have fun with that, and the soon following black eye you'll receive." I respond and give him a sly smirk.

His laughter fills the air and I open my mouth, once more.

"How come you were staying at mine?"

"I had instinct to, because of your recent illnesses and I think that was the right decision. Considering this morning's situation." He answers.

But before I can reply he adds, "Staying as a friend and warrior, just so it doesn't come across weirdly."

I chuckle lightly, "Yes, well thank you."

We then walk in silence until we reach the coach and the loud noise surrounding it.

The loud chatter of the men and women portraying their excitement to be in search of their mate. They all turn their heads as soon as the realise I'm in the vicinity and nod their heads respectfully, some saying a light "Morning Luna." before returning to their previous conversations.

We all climb into the coach and I double check the numbers of everyone and I feel like a school teacher on a trip.

The big male warriors seated on the back row, the females then in their rows giggling and pointing at their phones.

"Well, just, my wolf suddenly went haywire at the sound of your call." She answers and her face turns a deep red shade at her confession.

"Well that's very interesting, was it a good or bad 'haywire'?" I ask and she looks up into my eyes through her brown chopped fringe and purple rimmed glasses.

"Good." She murmurs and I reply soothingly, "Well that's good, thank you for telling me."

With that I walk off and return to my seat. I look around at all of the higher ranked members on the bus and view only myself and Ben.

The thoughts are running through my mind as I realise why it's only us two. Ashton was accompanied by Nick and Theo on his travels to the Council. The commanders left at the pack are Jackson, Blake, Kira, James and Anna and Ella as backup.

I pull out my XL speaker I had customised from the Tech Department and play some tunes, like: Summer, Hey Mama, Intoxicated, Toxic, About Us.

Hoots and hollers fill the air, many of the people shouting 'Yes Luna' and I smile largely at Ben and he just shakes his head in clear amusement.

The journey continues and we've been on the bus for around three hours when the song 'Hips don't lie' comes on and I pump the music as loud as is possible and I leave my seat.