Taming the Beast novel Chapter 48

I wasn’t as sore as the first time, but I was still sore. The guys were waiting in the living room. Aiden was standing by the door shifting uncomfortably. I watched them confused.

“Ready to go,” Aiden said quickly. I nodded slowly as I examined everyone’s faces. Nick had a smug expression as he looked at his watch.

“Two hours and 35 minutes. Was it just a quickie this time?” Nick asked as everyone burst out laughing except Aiden.

“We could hear your screams from the clearing,” Asher laughed. I shot them a glare as my cheeks turned bright red.

“I can’t wait for one of you to get a mate so I can tease y’all. You guys are jerks,” I muttered. They only laughed harder. My glare turned into a smirk as I slowly made my way to the door. “At least I’m having mind-blowing sex and not just wishing I could,” I retorted. They all stopped laughing and glared at me. It was working.

“What’s your point?” Nick spat. I smiled sweetly and shrugged.

“Just that I’m having a hard time walking while you guys play videogames all day. That’s all I’m saying,” I said indifferently as I smiled. Nick was fuming as he stood quickly.

“Hey, I hook up almost every weekend,” Nick said, trying to defend his manhood. I smiled and walked over to pat his shoulder.

“Sorry Nick, you’re hand doesn’t count,” I said before walking back to the door. Nick’s face turned red as he glared at the ground with his arms crossed. He was mumbling something under his breath. The other guys’ eyes went wide as they looked at me with a mixture of shock and amusement. They laughed.

“Holy shit… I like post-sex Caroline. She’s funny,” Trevor smirked at me. I did a curtsy and laughed.

“Bye guys,” I laughed before I pulled Aiden out the door and to the car. His cheeks were red and he was quiet as I drove us to my house. I got out and led Aiden inside. “Danny!” I yelled, closing the door behind Aiden. Aiden looked around before his eyes landed on my brother and widened in shock. Danny was dressed for work in his police uniform. Danny looked at Aiden curiously.

“Care to explain Caroline?” he asked. I smiled and pulled Aiden forward a little.

“Danny, this is Aiden. Aiden, this is my brother Danny. Is it okay if he stays in the guest room for a while?” I asked him. Danny eyed Aiden warily before he looked at me again.

“What happened to Keegan? I thought you guys worked everything out and were going steady again,” Danny asked/whined. I laughed and shook my head. I didn’t forget about my brother’s budding bromance with my boyfriend.

“No, Danny, not like that! Me and Keegan are still together and going strong. Aiden is… Aiden is a friend of ours and his parents kicked him out so he needs a place to stay for a while until we can figure something out,” I lied easily. Danny’s eyes narrowed in suspicion.

“Why did they kick you out?” Danny asked. Aiden sighed quietly as a sad look came over his face.

“I refused to take over the family business. My parents didn’t like that so much, so they kicked me out and started training my twin brother for the job,” he said easily. Danny made a small ‘o’ noise before an awkward silence fell over us. Finally, Danny sighed as his hands went to his hips.

“You know, Care, sometimes I think I let you have your way too much,” Danny gave in. I smiled and rushed forward to peck his cheek. He grumbled before he gave me a look that meant business. “I’m going to work now. I won’t be back by the time you guys leave for school. Preston is asleep already, so try not to wake him. Take him over to Mrs. Piggens’ house in the morning before you leave. He shouldn’t give you too much trouble,” Danny said. I nodded as I soaked in everything he said. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.

“You know, I have taken care of Preston before without you,” I pointed out. He smiled and shrugged.

“He’s my son, Care. I’m going to worry,” he said before he said goodbye and was out the door. I grabbed Aiden’s wrist and pulled him up the stairs. I showed him where the guest room and bathroom was before I dragged him into my room. We sat on my bed criss cross facing each other as I held a pillow against my chest. He looked like he was deep in thought.

“What are you thinking about?” I asked quietly as I watched him. He sighed as his eyes finally flickered to me.

“You’re lie was actually spot on,” he answered. I looked at him confused. What lie was he talking about? He saw my face and shook his head as he looked at his hands resting in his lap. “My dad actually did kick me out. He’s Alpha of the Grey Moon pack. When I turned 16, he tried to send me off for my Alpha training because he was getting weaker. I didn’t want to be Alpha. I didn’t want to be in charge of all those people. I didn’t want to do it. He got really mad when I didn’t accept the mate he chose for me and told him that I wasn’t going to Alpha training. He was so mad that he kicked me out. I’ve been a rogue ever since, and now my twin brother is next in line to take over. That was years ago though,” he explained. My eyes widened in shock.

“I-I’m sorry, I-I didn’t know,” I stuttered. He chuckled.

“It’s okay. I’m over it and I’ve learned to live with it. My dad was an asshole anyway, and my mother never tried to stop him,” he shrugged it off. He looked around my room.

“What about your parents?” he asked. My eyes lowered to my lap as I tried to ignore the pang in my chest from the question.

“T-They died two years ago in a car accident. The car went into the water. I was in it too, but my dad pushed me out before I drowned too,” I explained softly.

“I’m so sorry,” he said quickly. I shook my head.

“I-It’s okay,” I replied before I yawned. Aiden stood quickly.

“Well, goodnight Caroline,” he said as he headed to the door. He paused and looked back at me. “And thanks… for everything,” he added with a small smile before he left, closing my door behind him. I sighed and curled up under the covers. I was exhausted. Sleep came to me easily.