Claimed By My Three Alphas
Chapter 102

AMERY

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I want to believe that this night is a lie and that Levi hasn't actually tricked me into doing anything but I can't. He had indeed tricked me and I had been so stupid to fall for it. Just how on earth did i let my guard lose? Is this really happening right now?

"I believe you owe me a kiss now" He repeated as though I didn't hear him the last time while I stood there like a statue staring at him in disbelief as he started laughing hysterically. Maybe if I squint hard enough, I would actually get used to seeing him laugh. I tried that but nope, it didn't work out as I had planned so I stopped.

Today I have gotten to see Levi In a new light and in as much as I was happy for this new change or whatever it's called, I still can't bring myself to believe that it's all real. The more I think about it, the more shocking it becomes.

"So when am I getting it?" He asked out of the blue and I am left speechless. Up until now, I've only seen Levi's aggressive side. This is totally new to me.

"A-A kiss?" I stuttered causing him to laugh really hard. Is the kiss really that funny or perhaps is it something I said?

He cleared his throat and tried to gain composure. "Don't worry, you can do it. It's just a harmless kiss and we've kissed on countless occasions before right?" He asked but I didn't respond. Just then he leaned forward so that our faces were almost touching. "Are you scared Amery?"

He seems to be enjoying this. I bit my lips as I weighed over the pros and cons in my mind. Why is he suddenly asking me to kiss him? He's never done something like this before. Maybe it's one of his tricks to see if I've finally fallen for him. He must think I'm crazy. Who does he think he is to ask me to kiss him. Well, what can I say? I was actually crazy to make a bet with a guy like Levi considering everything that he had done to me up until now. If crazy was a person then it would be none other than me, Amery Hunter. I let out a breath as I stared at his face then covered the gap between us, taking a step closer to where he stood. it's now or never Amery. I wrapped my hands around his neck and drew his face closer to mine.

Slowly, I brought my lips closer to his and when I saw that he was already in the mood waiting for the kiss, I shifted my lips and kissed his cheeks instead. Payback well served. I let go when I was done.

"Wait I don't understand." He primped the minute he opened his eyes.

"Understand what?" I asked as if I had no idea about what had just happened.

"You were supposed to kiss me" He said giving me an intense stare.

I shrugged. "And I just did. Right there on your cheeks. You can thank me later."

"But that was a peck on the cheek." He countered, obviously upset that I had beat him at his own game. I have known Levi long enough to realize that he doesn't like losing and me outsmarting him in this manner would only make him feel like his ego had been brutalized.

"Since when did you even care about kissing me?" I asked curiously. "It's all so very strange." I muttered the last part silently to myself.

"But you didn't play fair."

"Fair?" I scoffed in disbelief. "Like you've ever played fair. And how do I know that you're playing fair right now? There's no guarantee to that. And besides, a kiss is a kiss irrespective of where my lips touch" I said suddenly feeling bold and proud of myself for what I had done. I never knew that taking out Levi even in the slightest would be so fulfilling and self rewarding.

"So I won't get my meal too? Or did you probably lie so that you could cheat out of that one as well?"

"Of course you'd get your meal. You'll cook it and I will be in the kitchen helping out in the best way that I can. On that note, what would you like?"

"I don't know, surprise me. Like you did just now." He said and turned to go.

"Surprise you? I have the slightest idea about what you like. I don't even know you that much. You have got to be kidding me Mister Stark." I said grabbing his arm. He turned to look at me. I took my hands off his arm when I realized what I just did. Am I mad or was I suddenly going nuts? How did it get up there? I have to put myself and my emotions under control otherwise he'd think that I was slowly falling hard for him. The issue with the necklace and the rest hasn't fully settled yet and each time I thought about it, I could feel a flutter and a tight ache in my lower abdomen.

I trailed after him. I was lost in my thoughts that I missed my step on a rock and fell down to the ground, bruising my knee slightly.

"Ouch" I cried in pain when I suddenly felt it sting. The price I have to pay for coming out here with this man and also letting him live in my head rent free.

Levi heard me scream and stopped walking abruptly. He ran back to meet me when he spotted me seated on the ground.

"Now what did you do?" He asked, feeling a lot concerned. Don't mind me, I think it's the kindness and subtle breeze of the cool evening talking.

"Does it hurt?" He examined my knee. He accidentally grazed the little bruise and I winced.

"A lot" I answered.

"Guess we'll have to call it a night and take you home now. Get up" He ordered, holding my hand as he tried to pull me up from the hard surface. With his help, I was able to get back on my feet.

"Try taking a step." He instructed me but I couldn't. The pain was too much for me that I almost fell to the ground again for the second time. I don't understand. It's supposed to be a little graze was it not? Why then did it hurt this much? Was it because of Levi? Was it because he was close to me? Or Is this my wolf trying to play cupid and matchmaker right now?

"Come on get on my back" He ordered and crouched down in front of me, giving me his back.

"You want to give me a piggy back ride to the bus station?" This was a lot to take in. So much was happening and it was all too fast for me to comprehend.

"You want to get on or stay here for the rest of the night asking questions?" He countered.

"Getting on would be a much easier, safer and quicker option." I agreed and wrapped my hands around his neck firmly. With no complaints, I got on and he stood up as we headed for the bus station. Mom and dad would kill me when they replace out about this. "Stop shaking. You're more heavier than an elephant as it is and in case you've forgotten, my animal isn't fully committed to helping right now. The little hellion." He warned and cussed out in a low voice but I heard what he did because I could also hear him laughing after that.

"I'm not shaking. You're moving too fast!

"You know what Amery, you shouldn't have faked the fall. You should've just told me to carry you home and I will. You see, there's no reason to pretend like you're injured just to get my attention." He taunted me.

"Pretend? And why would I do that? There are tons of guys who would be lining up to carry me or did you think you're someone so special? Don't get way over your head Levi." I said pinching his ears and he winced. So much for retaliation. "Ouch it hurts!"

"Doesn't hurt as much as mine. One more word from you and you will regret it. I'd make a live broadcast to everyone in school to let them know that Levi, the devil in the basketball court is a little baby who's scared of heights." I threatened.

"OK ma'am." He replied, making me bite my lower lip to hold in my laughter. I don't know what's wrong and why I'm laughing but everything seems strange and different right now. I couldn't help but reminisce about everything that brought Levi and I together to share this moment. I don't want to say it but I don't think I regret coming out here tonight with him. Maybe this was fate's way of bringing us together so that we could finally get along.

"Um... ma'am" He alerted me when we arrived at the station. "We're here" He uttered, disrupting my thoughts while I somehow found it difficult to get down from his back now.