The Alpha Wants Everything Book 1 The King's Queen
Chapter 17: Adorable Dalmatian!

As word spread to the surrounding packs alliance offers started flooding in, keeping both Kane and Johnny busy. As promised he did call her the next day.

“When can I see you again?” Kane asked as soon as she picked up, causing her to laugh, it was pure music to his ears, unfortunately she was busy with customers. When she called him a few days later Kane was busy with meetings. They just couldn’t replace the time to reconnect and Kane was missing her terribly and the constant bitching from Ky was giving him a headache. A mountain of work on his desk but he had no drive to do it. Also waiting on word from Kenneth about their little problem was not helping Kane’s mood. Carl was apparently now in solitary confinement awaiting his parole date after word got out that he liked to beat helpless children, no doubt Kenneth had the guards spread that rumour around. But after several attempts were made on his life, the parole board thought it best to keep him protected. Stupid humans! Ky grumbled in his head. The time will come, and Carl will be taken care of! They call us monsters, but they are the true monsters! I can not disagree! I want our mate!

Kane looked at the stack of paperwork in front of him, Johnny had found out that Alpha Peter owned Dax’s warehouse, and he was trying to work out a deal with him to take control of it. He had asked Johnny to gather a list of grievances Alpha Peter had, that may have been a mistake, Alpha Peter seemed to be a bit of a whiny bitch, and now he had a stack of paperwork to go through, on top of that they still had several alliance treaties to go through. This also fouled his mood. Johnny did come up with a good suggestion, to give the warehouse to Alpha Thomas since Kane had a personal interest in Dax. Alpha Thomas would do the right thing knowing that Dax was Kane’s mate he would be sure to keep her safe. Alpha Thomas lost his mate in a war, he took it hard but he pulled through for the good of the pack. Usually when a mate dies the other is not far behind, but with no heir to his pack Alpha Thomas had to stay strong. Besides, Kane would simply snap his neck if he didn’t. It would also quiet his Beta down about seizing town holdings, not that much was said from him since their encounter in his office.

Seeing our mate will make us better! Ky was still trying to convince him to go see her. I am doing this for our mate! Kane told him. But she will relax us! But how can we relax knowing that the airhead receptionist puts her in danger every night! She will be with us, we will protect her! She is also busy with her work! Stop making excuses! I am not making excuses! Get off your ass, I want to see her now! Do not make me shut you out! Do not make me wreck your desk! Damn it! Johnny was already mad about the desk and the computer. Oh, he heard all about the new desk and the new computer they had to purchase. Johnny had given him an earful multiple times. He even went as far as threatening him that if he wrecked another computer or another desk he would beat the piss out of him. Kane rubbed his face, he was tired and grumpy and he could use a drink. We could invite her out for drinks! He mulled this thought over, does Dax drink? We could replace out! Enough convincing! Excellent! Sometimes it was just better to give Ky what he wanted. It’s always good to give me what I want! Shut up!

Dax was in her warehouse walking back and forth between a desk full of small drawings and a drafting table that held a large drawing. She was working on Kane’s piece trying to get it to look just right. She had made the sketch over and over highlighting different aspects of it, just trying to get the right look. She had graphite all over her hands and a few smudges of it on her face. But she was beginning to get frustrated, she couldn’t concentrate. You miss him! What? No I don’t! Yes you do, you miss him! No I don’t! Yes you do! It was only a few days! A few days that have been running on repeat in your mind! I probably scared him off! A touch of sadness hit her at the thought that her mental instability might cause her a friend. She wouldn’t blame him for running in the other direction. Friend! Oh girl you are hopeless! What? He does not want to be friends! What? And you don’t want to be friends either! Yes I do! Really? Doing a little extra work on this piece for him don’t you think? No more than I would do for any other customer! Fifteen sketches trying to perfect every little detail. Dax looked down at the table she was standing at. Ok maybe she went overboard, with this a little bit. And stressing about whether he would like it! Maybe she was stressed. And maybe just maybe hoping he will just grab you and kiss you already! Why the hell is he being so stubborn? Fine one to talk! You shut up! Maybe just kiss him! Wait what? What if you just kissed him? Can she do that? Um...hello sex kitten! She rubbed her temples, her subconscious was giving her a headache.

Kane saw her standing there at her desk rubbing her temples. She was in her usual pant less style, but this time she wore a long sleeved shirt where the hem covered her bottom. Disappointment struck him that he didn’t get to see what was on her panties this time. Night’s still young! Ky piped in. You shut up! He could see black smudges all over the left side of her face. Creating masterpieces was a dirty job. Maybe you should clean her up! Ok you horny hairball, that is enough out of you! I never said anything, you jumped there all by yourself! Fuck! Who’s horny now! Ky said smugly. Fuck you! Just kiss her! No! Not until she asks, besides I am enjoying this game too much! You’ll break before she does! Ky snickered. Stay out of it Ky!

Her subconscious was back at her. Call him and tell him you want to see him! No, that would sound needy! But you are needy, you needy to see him! No, I’m fine! What would you do if he showed up?” I don’t know, it always catches me off guard when he just shows up! She looked to her left and saw him standing there watching her with a smile on his devilishly handsome face. It did shock her that she was just thinking about him and there he was. Quickly, make it rain a million dollars! I’m not a fucking genie! Her subconscious snapped at her.

“What are you doing here” she asked surprised,

“Did I surprise you little mouse?” He responded and walked closer to her

“When you show up out of the blue, yes a bit. What are you doing here? Did I forget about a meeting?” She asked confused,

“No, we didn’t have a meeting set up for today. I had a very stressful week and decided I could use a drink.” He stood next to her now and looked down at her sketches.

“You came to the wrong place, I heard the Wolf Pack Bar is pretty good though” she offered, feeling a little disappointed. He laughed a deep laugh.

“It better be, I own it” he said with a smile, he looked at her and smiled brighter. “Looks like you could use a drink as well. Did you have a fight with your pencil?”

“What? No I didn’t have a fight with my pencil” She looked up at him confused.

“If you did, I think it won. You have black smudges all over your face” he said chuckling, her eyes widened and she flushed with embarrassment, and went to wipe her face, only to smudge it even more. Causing him to laugh even more until he grabbed her hands. The familiar tingles shot through him from the contact.

“Stop, you are just making it worse, you are starting to look like a Dalmatian, an adorable little Dalmatian. Why don’t you get cleaned up and come out and have a drink with me?” He reached up to uncover the tips of her ears

“I’m not much of a drinker and I have lots to sti-“ he had cut her off

“I think it will wait until tomorrow, you don’t have to drink, but I could use one and would love the company, so please, please go put on some pants and come out with me.” He pleaded with her. She thought about it for a minute, before she nodded her head and moved upstairs. She got half way up before she turned to him

“Are you stalking me?” She asked,

“What?” He was surprised by her question

“You always seem to catch me without pants, so you’re either really lucky or you’re spying on me” she arched her eyebrow and squinted at him.

“I’m just a really lucky guy,” he replied laughing with a wink. She shook her head but smiled and proceeded to get cleaned up and put pants on.

They arrived at Wolf Pack Bar, and the music coming through the speakers outside could be heard through the cab of the truck. The front looked rustic and woodsy, almost like a log cabin. It didn’t help that the woods around it made for a very appealing background. A moving marquee with the name of the bar would flash WOLF PACK BAR, then a wolf howling at the moon. A big man was at the door, he was not as big as Kane but he was big. He bowed to Kane and opened the door for him. The inside looked like a hunting lodge, several chandeliers hung from the roof made of antlers. The bar was along the far wall and took up the whole thing. Tables were scattered around the room, there was a dance floor to the left of the bar in front of a stage and pool tables were to the right. Waitresses wore wolf ears and a tail. People were laughing, drinking, playing pool or darts. A lot were dancing, the music was loud inside but people were still able to talk to each other.

She looked around and took everything in, she noticed the skylights on the roof that let the moonlight and the stars in. Kane watched her, several times she had to resist the urge to point something out. She forgot that he has seen this already, probably not new to him.

“You’ve never been here?” He asked, she shook her head no as she continued to take in every aspect of it. The decor, the art, the feel for the place.

“This is probably my favourite location. Feels like home” he said

“Location?” She asked looking at him

“Yes! We have a few, we try to match the style to the setting it’s in, this one is rustic and woodsy, whereas our location in New York has more lights and flash.” He didn’t miss the small cringe when he said New York. “What do you think?”

“I like it,” she smiled at him. This made him feel good, he led them to the bar where they each ordered a beer, and went to replace a table.

“You said we, who’s we?” She asked

“Johnny and I. It was one of our first investments, then we acquired a few other locations, and it kinda grew” he replied

“Grew to what?” she couldn’t help it she was curious

“Curious little mouse, started as bars, then moved to restaurants, a few hotels” he laughed at her expression.

“Wow!” She was impressed.

“We are looking to branch out into other areas, a few have caught our attention, but the timing isn’t right” he took a swig of his beer “So what were you working on, that got you all smudged up”

“Your art piece” she said he gave her a questioning look so she went into further detail. “I break the picture down piece by piece, essentially I am redrawing it over and over but highlighting a different section of it each time until I am satisfied with it before I move it over to the main piece.” going into further detail as to what she was trying to accomplish.

“I draw out the details, the highlighting, the shading, unfortunately if I screw up I end up having to redo it again. I screwed up a few times and it was starting to frustrate me, but it is messy and it’s not the first time I made myself look like a….Dalmatian.” She remembered what he called her, he laughed.

“I said an adorable Dalmatian, and my offer stands if you ever need help getting cleaned up, I am more than happy to assist” he wiggled his eyebrows at her and she broke out laughing.

“You think you are so charming” she giggled,

“I am charming, dance with me” he held his hand out to her

“I don’t dance” she said shaking her head

“Yes you do, please” she hesitated, but accepted. He led her out to the dance floor, when a slow song came on, a smile graced his lips.

“Just my luck” he pulled her closer to him, again he uncovered her ears and then slid his hands around her waist. She rested her head on his chest. She was too short to wrap her arms around his neck so she rested them on his shoulders.

Johnny was talking in the far corner to Lacey when he saw them and pointed them out to her.

“She is sooo small, how can she be that tiny? She’s like a little puppy” she gushed,

“She’s not a puppy, sweetheart” he laughed,

“I know, but come on, look at her compared to him” Lacey was intrigued to see Dax, she had heard so much about her from Johnny. It seemed he adored her like a little sister, with the way he spoke about her, and Lacey wanted to know what all the fuss was about. When their dance ended and Kane was walking them back to their table Lacey grabbed Johnny’s hand and pulled them across the bar. She was determined to meet the girl that stole her brother’s heart and caused her moronic mate to gush over another woman nonstop. Besides she had to make Dax like her, this was to be her future Luna and Johnny was the Beta, they would always be around together so they had to be friends. She could hear Johnny protesting how this was not a good idea and to leave them be, but Lacey wasn’t hearing it, she wanted to meet this girl and no moron was going to stop her.

“Oh My Goddess! Hi!” She said as they stopped in front of their table, giving Dax a quick once over.

“Hello” Dax was wide eyed as she stared back surprised at the sudden appearance of Lacey. Kane shot a glare at Johnny who just shook his head apologetically. What could he really do? When Lacey wanted to do something there was really no stopping her, and he worshipped her, so he usually went along with it.

“Don’t be mad at Johnny, but I had to meet her,” Lacey said to Kane, but her eyes never left Dax. What the fuck was wrong with this girl? What is with her ears? Is she some sort of freak? Lacey thought as she took in everything she could this time. She fought the urge to curl her lip at the sight of her ears, and eyes. Her wolf Camilla was snickering in her head.

“Me? Why would you want to meet me?” Dax asked shocked

“She just really loves the piece you made and she wanted to meet you so bad” Johnny answered for her, telling Lacey through their mind-link that Dax doesn’t know yet.

“Yes I just love it so much, it is the most beautiful thing ever. Johnny and Kane have been spending time with you and I want to know you too.” She gushed all the while thinking how this impy little girl better like her.

“I’m glad you like it.” Dax was pleased with Lacey’s reaction to it. Lacey sat down at the table in the chair beside Dax. The action caused Dax to tense slightly, but she relaxed when she saw no movement from Kane.

“Johnny said you were a cute little thing, and I have heard Kane call you a little mouse, but my goddess girl, you are freaking adorable and with your really short height you are super freaking adorable. Could just put you in a pocket” Lacey gushed over her. Dax just laughed, she could not believe this gorgeous woman was calling her adorable. Lacey had wavy brown hair that reached her waist and bright chocolate brown eyes, she had high cheekbones and a full pouty mouth, she was tall, thin and had flawless skin that was not only kissed by the sun but blessed by it as well.

“Is that your natural hair colour?” Lacey was asking. She didn’t think it could honestly be white. She also didn’t understand why anyone would do that to their hair. Stupid humans! She thought. They always have to make themselves more interesting than they actually are. She would feel sorry for them if she didn’t replace them so pathetic. Dax instinctively touched her hair.

“Yes!” Dax blushed, she wasn’t used to people asking questions or gushing over her. Kane did it all the time, but it was different when he did it. Lacey again looked her over from head to toe, for the second time she was wondering what the hell was wrong with this imp. Is she defective? Is that why it’s white? She still wasn’t seeing what was so special about this girl.

“Sorry bro! She was just excited to meet her. I tried to say no, but you know Lacey” Johnny was in Kane’s head.

“It was going to happen sooner or later. Later being preferable”

“Wasn’t going to do this now, but Kenneth called”

“Might as well, your mate hijacked my date”

Kane looked at the two girls at the table talking and laughing, he excused himself and Johnny saying they had business to deal with. Ignoring Lacey and her insistence they were fine, he only left when Dax said she was ok with it. He didn’t want to leave her unattended, he hated not being near her, even Ky whimpered in his head when they walked away. When they were far enough away from the girls

“What did he say?” Kane asked,

“Carl is going to be released at the end of the month” Johnny replied,

“Fuck!” A grim line set on Kane’s mouth, that was too soon.

“They are still trying to get to him, but they have him locked down tight not taking any chances” Johnny continued,

“Alright, have Kenneth back off a little bit, maybe it’s too intense, keep me updated, this might need to happen when that fucking cockroach gets out.” Kane clenched his jaw, Johnny nodded his head.

He looked at his mate, and even though this was upsetting it did not dampen his mood. To see her laughing and smiling brought him joy. He hoped Lacey and Dax would get along, he knew his sister could be a little self-centered sometimes, but he was hoping she had grown out of it. She better not try anything! Ky had his doubts about Lacey’s intentions. It was no secret to him how jealous Lacey could get, but again he had hope she had grown up. It brought a smile to his face watching them, Johnny saw him looking at the table

“She was worried Dax would not like her” Johnny said

“Hmmm….she is the more personable one between the two of us.” Kane replied, though he also had Ky grumbling in his head.

Dax was a little uncertain when Kane left her at the table with Lacey. There was something about her that wasn’t sitting right, but she didn’t want to stop him from discussing whatever important business he had with Johnny, so she lied and said she would be fine. He slightly arched his brow at that, and still held a look of uncertainty but he left her there saying he wouldn’t be long. They talked and laughed, and Dax told her stories about some of the customers she had, including the one that involved the adult shop.

“No way” Lacey squealed, Dax shrugged and laughed

“Who am I to judge, and he seemed to fully support it” she said

“Well good for them” Lacey was laughing. They talked and laughed some more, when all of a sudden some fruity pink liquid was dumped over Dax’s head. It soaked her back and dripped down the front of her gathering in her bra. Dax jumped to her feet at the sudden feeling of it and she spun around to see who it was that was responsible for her current state. She came face to face with Justine who was smirking quite pleased with herself at the distress she caused.

“Oops! Sorry Dax it was an accident, I didn’t see you there” her nasally voice assaulting her ears but the look on Justine’s face told her this was no accident. Dax narrowed her eyes at her but before she could get a word out she heard Lacey speaking, and she sounded angry, scary angry

“Get your fake boobs and bleached hair outta here, before you have your own accident” Lacey hissed trying to help Dax wipe at the liquid with napkins. Lacey would have laughed at Dax’s predicament, but she despised Justine, and anytime she could take a swipe at her she did.

“Come on, let’s go get you cleaned up” she grabbed Dax’s hand and yanked her to the woman’s bathroom.

Kane saw most of the incident just not who did it and he was about to go over when Lacey held up her hand, saying she would take care of this. So he stayed at the bar watching as Lacey pulled his mate to the bathroom. He was thankful for that, he knew that if he were to help clean her up it would lead to more than just cleaning her up. Lips would be involved and he did not want to lose this little game they were playing….yet. In the back of his mind he knew Ky was right, he would break first, since the first time he tasted her lips he had wanted to do it again, and he almost did the other night when he went to check on her. The memory flooded him with a warm feeling, oh he was going to break first it was just a matter of time.

He was leaning on the bar talking to the bartender when he felt a tugging on his arm. He did not feel any tingles so he paid no attention, until the tugging became more insistent. He looked over his shoulder and saw a blonde staring seductively back at him. She looked familiar but he couldn’t remember her name, he gave her a quick smile and then turned back to the bartender. He heard her let out a sigh, but she tugged his arm harder, then he felt her hand run up his back. He stood up straighter, that he did not like, Ky didn’t like that either. He turned to face her showing his disapproval at her touch but she never batted an eye.

“What?” He snapped his voice low and gruff, only his mate was allowed to touch him like that.

“Aren’t you sexy when you’re mad” her nasally voice purred at him, that’s when her name flashed in his mind

“What do you want, Justine?” He asked again,

“Dance with me, and I’ll show you what I want” she flirted,

“No, I’m good” he went to turn back to the bar, but she caught him off guard and pulled him to the dance floor.

Dax came out of the bathroom after getting as much of the spilled drink off of her, unless she stripped naked she would have to deal with her bra sticking to her chest.

“I don’t know Lacey. I might have to go home, I’m starting to stick together and it’s get….“ She looked up and the sight she saw on the dance floor left her feeling cold and breathless. Lacey noticed her pause in the sentence she had started and followed her gaze to the dance floor, her mouth fell open. There on the floor was Kane and Justine. She was rubbing up against him and whispering things in his ear. She would throw her head back and laugh when he said something to her. His leg was between hers and she was rubbing herself against it. She turned her body so her back was to his chest and she placed his hands on her hips. When she ground her bottom into his crotch Dax had seen enough, she looked away. She felt her face heat up and her eyes begin to sting, but she held her tears, she refused to cry. It was her fault she somehow twisted their relationship in her fucked up brain, he was only her friend and she would be happy for him. Gods deserved Goddesses, not, not….sideshow attractions! The thought swirled around Dax’s mind as she looked back at them.

“It’s not what it looks like” Lacey sputtered out, how could her brother be so stupid? Justine? Fucking Justine? There was no other fucking girl in this bar that he could do that with? Even the little imp he came with would be better than fucking Justine.

“It is exactly what it looks like, but it’s ok, it’s not like we are….together, we’re fri-friends, just….friends. He….he, can...do that with whomever he wants” Dax took in a shaky breath. “Um….I’m gonna go” They were just friends, they may have shared a few intimate moments, but that didn’t mean they were a couple.

“No don’t, Johnny will talk to him” Lacey tried to get Dax to stay.

“It’s ok really, don’t worry about it. Besides, I’m starting to stick together and it’s uncomfortable. It was really nice meeting you” Dax gave her a reassuring smile, but it did not mask the hurt in her eyes and she walked quickly to the exit with one last look at the dance floor, she felt a tear roll down her cheek.

She stepped into the late evening and only then did she let the tears really fall. Stupid, stupid girl! It is better this way, before she gets too attached. But you are attached! He was not hers. But he is yours! Just stop it, he is not mine, he will never be mine, he deserves so much better than me, he deserves a Goddess! What about what you deserve? I don’t deserve anything! Nothing’s deserve nothing! The big guy at the door stood straighter, he looked as though he wanted to say something to her, but wasn’t sure if it was his place. When he saw her stiffen, he too tensed and looked towards the parking lot. He was standing taller now and slowly began to approach her, but before he could do anything he watched her walk into the night.

Her body tensed and the hair on the back of her neck bristled, she felt eyes upon her again, a cold creeping into her. Washing over her as she stood there scanning the parking lot of the bar. She had to go home, what other choice did she have, go back inside and bear witness to Justine dry humping Kane on the dance floor, she had seen enough of that. No, she would go home, crawl into bed and hope sleep would come to her easily tonight. She was stupid for thinking it was her he wanted, she was stupid for thinking she even stood a chance. Who was she? Nothing, she was a nobody. Nobody’s don’t get Gods. She wrapped her arms around herself, she didn’t want to think about this anymore. Her heart was heavy, and before the big man at the door could stop her and make her go back inside she walked into the darkness.

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He watched from a distance as she left the bar, her beautiful angelic face etched in sorrow at whatever she just witnessed. Oh how many times had he seen that look upon her face. He wanted to hold her, caress her, tell her it would all be ok, but now was not the right time. He had to wait, be the good little boy and wait. So he would wait, he would bide his time and wait till he was allowed to have what was created for him. Though some days he grew tired of waiting. He wanted his angel and he wanted her now. But too many dangers were present that it was safer for her if he didn’t. Their time would come though. He watched her walk home, he watched the darkness surround her, it consumed her. Her head was down, and though her shoulders were hunched he could see them slightly shake. His poor little angel, has the world not done enough to you? How much more cruelty must you endure before it has its fill? He has seen everything that has been done to her. He was there to wash the blood from her after every beating that son of bitch gave her. He picked up her battered broken body from the floor more times than he cared to remember. But the time was coming and it was coming soon. Her monster was getting out and was he ever in for a surprise. White had informed him Carl was to be released soon and he would be waiting for him....like the good little boy.

Kane tried repeatedly to remove Justine from his body, but she clung to him like a leech. He was repulsed by her touch, it made him cringe when she rubbed against him and the things she whispered in his ear made his stomach turn. Get her off of us! Ky barked in his head. He was trying! Make her go away or I will bite her! That would not be a good thing. He didn’t want Justine touching him anymore than Ky did, but she would not stop. She is not our mate, Kane, make her stop NOW! Ky demanded. He finally managed to pry her off of him as he stumbled off the dance floor. Fuck! That blonde idiot had a death grip! He looked up and came face to face with a very pissed off Lacey. Oh Fuck! She cuffed him across the head

“The fuck Lacey?” He asked rubbing the side of his head

“Don’t you what the fuck Lacey me, you big oaf! What were you thinking? How could you dance with that bitch?” She growled at him. Where’s mate? Ky asked, she was supposed to be with Lacey. His head snapped in the direction of their table, when he didn’t see her there he started to scan the bar for any sign of her, but Lacey stopped him

“Don’t bother, she left about 20 minutes ago” Lacey huffed at him “What the hell were you thinking? Justine? Of all the girls in this bar to dry hump on the dance floor you pick her”

“I didn’t pick her, that piranha got a hold of me and wouldn’t let go. I tried to get her off. What was I supposed to do? Let Ky bite her?” He defended himself. He was growing angry, that succubus had just wrecked everything. He could feel a deep growl forming in his gut and Lacey pushed him into the back offices and the supply room telling the DJ to turn the music up.

“I have to fix this” he growled out, he went to move out of the back but Lacey stepped in his way. Kane bit back the growl that wanted out when Lacey blocked his path. He wanted to get to his mate, he needed to tell her what happened.

“Not like this, you don’t. She’ll be fine, but you my brother need to cool off. Talk to her tomorrow” Lacey patted her brother’s shoulder and left him alone in the back. Now he really needed a drink or two. He grabbed a bottle of whiskey, twisted the cap and chugged. He took two more bottles and headed to his office. What must she be thinking? You’re an idiot! He really was an idiot. The fuck we listening to Lacey for? She’s right, I can’t see Dax like this, anger already scares her! Ten minutes then we go see her, we explain. Not our fault, that slut did this! Ten minutes! Kane agreed.

Two and a half bottles and a trashed office later, Johnny found him. Kane was sitting at his desk with his head down clutching the half empty bottle mumbling to himself.

“How’s it going big guy?” He asked, picking up one of the overturned chairs so he could sit himself down.

“Jus fine” Kane slurred, Johnny raised an eyebrow in his direction.

“Are you drunk?” He asked smirking, Kane lifted his head his eyes were blurry and unfocused,

“No!” He tried to get up but ended up stumbling and used the wall to break his fall. “Lil bit” he added, sliding down the wall to the floor.

“Trashed your office again I see” Johnny said taking in the mess around them.

“I dint break the deshk or the compuger” he declared triumphantly. Johnny just laughed at him.

“Brother, you are a mess”

“I fuxed up, dint I” Kane asked sadness in his voice

“It’s fixable, might take time but it’s fix….“ Kane cut Johnny off by jumping to his feet

“I can fisxed it, I’ll fisxed it right now” Kane broke the back door and disappeared into the darkness. Lacey ran back into the office after all the noise and looked at Johnny then to the broken door.

“What the hell Johnny?” She said,

“He’s going to fix it” Johnny shrugged,

“Now?” Her eyes wide,

“What could happen? Worse case he gets lost in the woods and wakes up somewhere. The walk might sober him up. He’ll be fine, nothing to worry about my love” Johnny laughed, kissing Lacey’s temple. No, the worst that could happen is he could show up at the little imps place! She does not fit in our world, Kane should reject her! She thought bitterly. She saw the way Kane looks at her, she’s heard the way Johnny’s talked about her. This girl comes into their lives and she’ll take the spotlight from her. Kane’s mate or not, Lacey refuses to be in second place.

Kane managed to stumble his way to the door of Dax’s warehouse and he was banging on it in hopes she would answer. Where the fuck is she? Probably sleeping you oaf! But I need to fix this! Sober might be a better idea! No, I need to fix this now! He banged on the door again louder this time.

“Open up, I needs to talks to you,” he yelled. Yeah! That’ll get her to open the door. Shut up mutt! He was about to bang on the door again when he heard the lock pop. He stumbled back, waiting for the door to open. He would explain, it would be fine. She was rubbing her eyes when she opened the door, a look of concern crossing her face when she saw him wobbling in front of her.

“Were you seeping?” He drunkenly asked,

“It’s 2:30 in the morning Kane” she looked annoyed “What are you doing here?”

“I needsded to talks to you” he slurred,

“Now? How did you even get here?” She asked shocked, looking for his truck

“I...might have shtumled!” Clear that he was not leaving, she pulled her sweater tighter around her body and let him in.

“Are you drunk?” She asked closing the door behind him

“Where...where are your pants?”

“It’s the middle of the night Kan-“ he cut her off

“Why did you leave?” He asked sadness showing in his voice, remembering the way he looked on the dance floor with Justine, a pang of hurt flashed in her eyes.

“You looked cozy on the dance floor, and I thought I would give you two some privacy” she said curtly, he made a disgusted face and shuddered.

“That shukubush dragged me out there. She like a pirjana. Swouldn’t less me go.” She almost giggled when he said that

“I don’t swant her, she shmells bad”

“She smells bad?”

“She shmells wrong” he stumbled and she grabbed a hold of him before he could fall, pulling him into her.

“You shmell good” he slurred smelling her

“I showered, someone spilled a drink on me” she told him but he just shook his head no.

“No, you shmell like lilac and sherry brosooms”

“I smell like lilac and cherry blossoms?” She asked, disbelieving what she heard, he nodded his head.

“Yes! It’s my favourite shmell” he wrapped his hands around her waist pulling her closer to him, he wanted a better smell, he needed a better smell. After lifting her to his waist and wrapping her legs around him, he buried his head in her neck and drew her scent into him.

“What are you doing?” She asked, her hands flew to his shoulders and she tried pushing away from him unsure of what else to do.

“I swant you, I nees you.” There was a sincerity in his voice, but he was drunk as hell and that could just be the alcohol talking.

He kissed her forehead and down the side of her face repeating that she was the only one he wanted, that she was his. He kissed her jaw and followed it down to her neck. He placed her on her drafting table increasing his demand for her skin. She gasped when she felt his teeth on her flesh, and when he reached the tender spot on the left side between her neck and shoulder, the spot his mark would go he kissed it with more pressure nipping and sucking on the skin. A moan escaped her lips and she tilted her head giving him better access. He leaned into her, pressing against her. He slid her sweater off her shoulder, trailing his kisses after each bit of flesh he exposed, but it was not enough, too many clothes were in his way, with one hand sliding up her shirt and the other pulling the strap down to expose more flesh for him. She came to her senses, they needed to stop. He was drunk and he would not remember this in the morning. She started to push him away and he growled at her, so she pushed him harder.

“Stop! Not like this, we need to stop” she said breathing hard, he stilled but he never took his lips off of her. Another growl rippled through him.

“Not like this, not when you’re drunk” that resonated with him, he was drunk and she was telling him not right now. Not right now, is not no! Ky whispered in his head. He removed his lips from her shoulder and leaned his forehead against her

“Shorry” he slurred out. She lifted his head and looked him in the eyes, she saw sadness there.

“You need to sleep it off” she slid off the drafting table and she pulled him as he stumbled towards the stairs. He was barely stable on his feet and he made it halfway up before he saw TOUCH ME across her bottom, so he did. He slid his hands around her waist and leaned into her pulling her closer to him. He kissed the back of her neck, while one of his hands moved down to her thighs and the other up her shirt to her stomach.

“What are you doing?” She gasped but it didn’t stop her from leaning into him, his touch was melting her insides and stirring the butterflies into a frenzy.

“Your pansies tells me to” he whispered in her ear before he started nipping up to the tip. She shivered under his touch, but this could not happen, not like this. She turned in his arms and held her hand up.

“Then don’t listen to them, they’re liars” she was breathing hard, he looked at her and squinted but nodded his head

“Ok” she continued to lead him up the stairs and into the loft. She got him situated in her bed and he passed out the second his head hit the pillow. She grabbed an extra blanket and took the couch. She did not entirely trust a drunk Kane not to try something else by sleeping in the same bed with him. He attacked her neck twice just getting him into the bed. Who knows what the fuck he would do if she was in it with him?