The Alpha and The Vigilante novel Chapter 54

Most? I questioned, though I wasn't entirely shocked.

Carter fidgeted with his shirt as he spoke. For a Delta, he sure was a nervous little guy. "There are a few who, um, wish you were less... extreme. They think the Alpha wants someone more... docile."

I shrugged, unbothered. Perhaps he does.

"How can you say that when he has been enamored with you since you got here? He only tries so hard to get you back after you escape because he can't bear to be without you. You should have seen him when you were at Alpha Thane's territory and while you were comatose. It was a scary time for the pack. If you saw how feral his wolf was when you were gone, you would never doubt his feelings for you," Carter insisted, completely believing every word he was saying.

I plated the eggs, opting not to respond. As much as I hated to admit it, Carter had a point, Cain did care about me on some level. The only issue was, I was positive it was his wolf that wanted me, and if it was up to Cain alone, he would have chosen a more meek and submissive female, who wouldn't challenge him at every turn.

We ate in silence, until we were finished and I washed the dishes. "Where do you want to go first, Luna?" Carter asked. "Your other escort should be here any minute."

"Speak of the devil, and she shall appear!" A grandiose voice called out theatrically. I swiveled my head, positive that I had heard that voice before.

Gwen? I mindlinked both her and Carter, so he could hear our exchanges.

"That's my name, sweetheart, wear it out or don't, it's your choice," She said noncommittally, the wild grin on her face making her radiate chaotic energy. The fiery redhead gave Carter a noogie, making him scowl at her and half-heartedly swing an arm out at her, which she nimbly dodged.

The last time I saw you, you ran out of the cell crying and screaming, I reminded her, unsure of why she was so energetic.

"Oh yeah, sorry about that. Alpha's orders to manipulate you and all. And in my defense, I thought you were serious! You play a psychotic killer very believably!" She whined, defending her meltdown.

Carter looked far more uncomfortable with what I said than Gwen. If anything, Gwen looked even more excited. "Lun- err- Ares," Carter began, and I could tell I wouldn't like what he was about to say. "I do not think Alpha Cain would be pleased with that..." His voice trailed off, letting me know that he knew for a fact it was a bad idea.

I shrugged. It's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission. Plus, he told me I could go anywhere in his territory as long as I was escorted. Last time I checked, the training grounds were on his land and I have not one, but two escorts. I left out that technically, Cain told me I wasn't allowed to train unless it was with him.

"She's got you there, buckaroo," Gwen smirked in victory. I could tell she wanted to go as badly as I did, although I suspected she knew I was up to some kind of trouble, and wanted to encourage it. I like this girl. I didn't understand why Cain would put me with another me, knowing I alone was more than a handful.

Carter sighed heavily, closing his eyes for a few seconds. "Sorry, just had to pray really quick to the Moon Goddess that when Alpha Cain finds out I allowed this, he doesn't make my head enter a long term relationship with the rest of my body."

We walked to the training grounds, and I was thankful that I was much stronger than I was yesterday. My legs had gotten used to the sensation of walking, even though I could tell I lost muscle while being hooked up to the IV drip.