The Alpha and The Vigilante novel Chapter 65

My eyes narrowed, and if Cain has heard their conversation, he didn't give any indication of it. His wolf was far too focused on me to pay attention to their low voices below.

Cain threw me on the bed when we got back to our bedroom. He was clenching his fists so hard I could see each vein popping out of his arms distinctively.

"How could you not wait for your mate?" Cain snared at me, making me laugh dryly.

I raised my eyebrow, Quite hypocritical, Alpha. Your whore is downstairs as we speak, and you have the audacity to berate me for the same action?

"IT'S DIFFERENT," Cain roared, and pinned me down on the bed. I stayed calm.

Oh? How? I challenged him, staring him dead in the eyes. If I wasn't his mate, I could see why others would fear him. Everything about him radiated danger, although I suppose the same could be said for me.

"I am an ALPHA. I have been waiting for my mate for a decade. Alpha's already have a higher sex drive, and I had been waiting too long," Cain growled.

Oh shut up, Cain. You are so hypocritical, annoying, arrogant, overbearing, an assho-

My thoughts were cut off when he suddenly slammed his lips into mine. I froze for a moment, not expecting the kiss. I would have been more ready if he had thrown a punch.

I considered pushing him off, but my wolf was more in control than I would have preferred. The mate bond pulled back and snapped so hard at the contact, I nearly gasped out loud.

Cain assertively shoved his tongue into mine, and it felt so good I decided to go along with it and deal with the repercussions later. It's not like the kiss had to mean something.

I kissed him back with renewed fervor, and I could sense his surprise through the bond. Nevertheless, he didn't forfeit his domination of my mouth.

We continued kissing, and his hands roamed my body, before he ripped my jacket off, leaving me feeling exposed in only a sports bra.

I took a page out of his handbook and ripped off his own shirt, making him growl at me. I could feel his canines poking my mouth, drawing blood. I let mine extend and bit his lips right back.

Suddenly, he pulled away. "If we don't stop right now I will complete the mating process, regardless of our guests downstairs."

If she disrespects me, I will kill her, I warned Cain as we prepared to trek downstairs.

Cain smiled. "I would expect nothing less, little mate."

Cain, Thane, and their respective pack leaders and I were in meetings all day discussing Red Crescent. Thane announced that he planned on formally declaring war on Alpha Wilson. I wasn't sure how the conflict started, but I could see that Thane had a special hatred for Red Crescent. I was surprised by his viciousness towards my former pack, since he typically seemed easygoing. But as soon as we were discussing war, he took on an entirely new, serious persona. He radiated power much in the same way that Cain did, commanding people to listen to what he has to say.

Since Jen was only a pack warrior, she wasn't allowed to listen in on us discussing pack matters. She looked irritated by this, but submitted nonetheless when Cain commanded her to leave.

We were now sitting at dinner, all of us. Jen was sitting across from Cain and I, next to Thane and his Beta. Gwen say next to me, with Jax at her side. A few other pack leaders were in attendance as well, although it was by no means formal. I could see that Cain and Thane's trust ran deep based on the lack of formality between them.

Where is Carter? I asked Cain, noticing that the Gamma was absent.

Cain responded via mindlink as the other wolves continued conversing. Even the Blue Moon and Blood Lake members conversed amongst each other comfortably. I had never seen an alliance such as this. His mate is highly likely to go into labor any minute. I told him to take off work until the pup was born, so he wouldn't miss it.