Rejected You Alpha, for A Beast
Chapter 24

JESSICA’S POV

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I wake up when two strong arms scoop me up, slowly and gently and my body is cradled in two strong arms. Inhaling the scent, I tense and jolt. I’m immediately put down and Louis’ eyes are wide as he stares at me, “What are you doing?” I shriek, feeling disoriented as my brain is still adjusting. “Calm your t**s Jess, I was just going to put you in bed.” He holds his hands up like he’s a thief. “Why? What time is it?” My eyes replace the time on the clock and it’s three in the morning.

“Where’s Nathaniel?” I mutter under my breath. “Still not home. I was going down for water and you were asleep on the couch. It looked uncomfortable.” He shrugs. I don’t know how he could be so chilled or he’s just really good at hiding something.

I step forward, my eyes narrowing into slits, “Where is he?” I grit out, which makes him snort before he starts to laugh.

“No offence Jessica, but no one in this pack will ever be scared of you. They might respect you once you’re Luna, but they won’t fear you. You’re a normal wolf and as your friend, I don’t think intimidation will work, ever.” He shrugs and my lips part and I stare at him agape.

“He’s out, it’s not a big deal. He loves you and won’t hurt you.” He shrugs and I chew on my bottom l*p as he slowly walks back, “Go to bed.” He mutters before turning in his walk and he heads down the stairs. Out of anger, I follow him down, “Louis!” I bellow his name so loudly that I think the entire pack heard. “Go to bed Jess.” He yells.

“No, I want to know where the hell he is!” I stomps down the stairs, halting when the door flies open and Nathaniel enters, his skin stained crimson from his mouth, down to his neck and over his clothes.

“Nathaniel!” I gasp and I rush over to him to look for injuries. “Hi.” His eyes glance around before looking at me, “Are you okay? What happened?” My eyes trail over him, but he doesn’t seem to be in any discomfort or pain…

“Just a little fight.” He shrugs it off as he takes his jacket off.

“Nathaniel, this is a lot of b***d…are you hurt?” My question is answered by a snort. “No.” He sighs before taking my hand in his.”Lets get you to bed to sleep. You need rest.” He turns and walks me to the stairs and I just follow, like a lost puppy.

“Wait, no.” I freeze at the bottom, “Jessica, come on.” He sighs, turning to face me. He’s taller as he stands a step above me, “You need rest.” , “What I need is answers.” I demand, “There was a fight at one of the clubs, no biggie.” He shrugs, “A club? You said you went out for a meeting.” I cross my arms and a hurt expression takes over his face. “We went out afterwards, do you think I went to a meeting with a forty year old something? No, the CEO was like twenty six.”

I guess I could see his point…”But why is there b***d around your mouth?” , “Because someone hit me Jess, but he got what he deserved. I’m a Lycan, my wounds already healed.”

Also true…Lycan’s have faster healing powers, but something just feels off…

“Can we go upstairs now? I really just want to take a shower and sleep.” The tired look in his eyes make me give in and I follow him upstairs.

While we lay in bed, the hours slowly go by but I can’t sleep again, but when he gets up at six am sharp, I pretend I’m still asleep, wanting to follow him to see where the hell he’s going. There was no alarm, he just woke phone, got out of bed and got dressed.

I wait until he’s out of the room before I put clothes on and follow him out of the house and I stop when he marches up to that hell hole of a creepy church with a cooler bag in hand.

Before I could follow him there after he walked in without knocking, Louis appears behind me, “You’re stalking.” He whispers and I jump in a fright, turning to face him. “Goddess, you are everywhere!” I snap , making him laugh. “Go back to the house Jessica…” his tone is low, as if warning me. “But why did he go to the elders?” , “Because he does that every week, f**k knows why but when I tried to replace out too, I almost died. So I suggest you go back home.” He mutters before grabbing my wrist. “Let me go!” I snap as he pulls me back to the house, but he doesn’t let go. “Louis!” I shriek, probably waking up numerous of wolves. “Shut it.” He snarls and I comply, his authority overwhelming every fibre of my being.

I sit on the bed when my phone rings and I glance at the name, my eyes widening when I read Nick’s name.

I answer, scolding my subconscious for willingly just wanting to answer. Years of love and care doesn’t just go away, not when it was real love and friendship, “Jessica, I need your help!” Nick’s voice is tainted with worry and exhaustion. “Hi Nick.” I mutter sarcastically. “Hi, sorry.” He sighs and I could hear how tired he was just by the sound of his voice.

“What’s up?” I ask curiously. Nick has never been one to ask for help, not even indicate that he needs it and here he is, calling me early in the morning, asking for it. “Those two pregnant women won’t stop getting at it, in the day, night. They keep pestering me, not listening and blaming it on hormones. They snap at Tiffany when she tries to help and they are asking for you!” He bellows. “I’m sorry…but this is hard on the pack…you leaving has made things worse. Please just come talk to them!” The desperation in his voice makes me want to laugh, but I can’t refuse them.

Those people have been my family for my entire life, I knew those women since I was a kid, they were older girls, but still kind and accepting when I became Luna.

“Yeah, sure,” I smile at the thought of them wanting me instead of bitchy Tiffany. “Are you sure? Is your mate okay with it?” He asks and I glance around the room, not knowing what Nathaniel would even think of this…but I don’t care. He’s been secretive so I can do whatever I want. “Yes, totally. I’ll let you know when I’m on my way.” I smile and he thanks me before we end the call.

I look around the room and then my eyes land on the bloody pile of clothes on top of the table and I snort before I go take a shower.

I stand in the steam of the shower as the heated water pools over my head and down my body like a waterfall, soaking me until my skin is slightly red and totally warm before I wash myself and massage my scalp as I wash my raven hair.

I get dressed in a pair of trousers that looks like it’s for business and a beautiful white blouse to go with the beige colour pants. I put a jacket over the blouse to make it more casual and put sneakers on, but just as I was about to leave the room, Nathaniel enters, his eyes trailing over me. “Showered without me?” He pouts in a flirting manner. “Well you showered mere hours ago.” I shrug as I tuck my phone into my pocket, “Excuse me, I have to go.” I mutter and when I try to walk past him, he captures my wrist, stopping me.

“Where are you going?”, “To my old pack, there’s an issue and in the people’s eyes, I’m still Luna and they are asking for me. I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye and explain, remember?” I grit out and his eyes narrow on me, “You can’t go alone.” He grits out, “I’m not going to be in danger.” I frown at him, “You are not going alone.” He seethes, “Well you aren’t going.” I snort, “Yes, I am. I am the only one who can protect you.” He lets go of me and grabs a jacket. “Let’s go.” He brushes past me. I stare at his back as he walks in front of me and my teeth grind against one another as I follow him.

I don’t want him to come with me, but who was I kidding…he’s never going to trust Nick and I know that I shouldn’t either. It’s been two days since I came here, why would Nick’s anger just fade?

‘Maybe because the bond broke and he isn’t that obsessed with you anymore.’ Zola deadpans and she has a point, but there isn’t a reason for him to have me go and deal with it, he is the alpha. He could have just asked for advice or set up a video call, but then again…those two pregnant ladies were so out of control the last time, I can’t even imagine what they’d be like now.

The entire ride over was slow and quiet, Nathaniel didn’t say anything all the way there.

Once we’re at the gate, I send Nick a text saying that we’re here and the guards immediately let us in when they see me.

“They’re not very good.” Nathaniel mutters as we drive inside and I can’t stop glaring at him. They are good, they are the best guards and they train hard, but they know me and will let me in because of their loyalty.

Nick stands outside the house that was once ours with Tiffany clinging to his arm like she’s scared I might take him and I can’t help but notice the murderous look on Nathaniel’s face…