The Alpha

Scarlet's POV

I tilt my head to the side and furrow my brows. Why is he asking about Will? "Umm... he's my best friend. We've known each other since I first came to live in The Scourge when I was three."

"I need to know more. What are your feelings for him? What are his for you? Have you ever been romantically involved?" he persists and my jaw drops before I clamp my mouth shut.

"Where is all of this coming from?" I ask hesitantly.

"You have guards Scarlet," he states as if that explains everything and I raise my eyebrow at him.

"Yeah. And?"

"And they are MY guards. You didn't think they would keep me informed about how things went at the shelter? You didn't think they would let me know that another man was hugging and touching my mate? That he KISSED you?" My eyes widen in both shock and anger. Will had kissed me on the cheek when he hugged me goodbye. There hadn't been anything romantic about the encounter. It was the same as it's always been.

"You have your guards spying on me?!"

"No. They are protecting you and reporting back. I don't like him touching you Scarlet," he growls and I can't help but to scoff as I cross my arms over my chest defensively. "If you want to continue seeing him and helping at the shelter then tell him to keep his hands and lips to himself."

"You can't be serious!" I demand.

"Oh I am."

if I

on the other hand, well I have nothing against keeping him

of horrible joke. He remains stoic, completely unfazed by his absurd decree. I shake my head. "Wow.... You are really used to getting your way all the time, huh?" I

to the kitchen, ignoring all the looks that I'm receiving. When I arrive at my destination the kitchen is mostly empty other than a few Omegas that are cleaning. They all stop what they're

can we help you with?!" she inquires in a

do we have any sweets in here?

Of course, Luna! Help yourself! Ice cream is in that freezer there and cookies and other goodies are in the pantry. Take whatever you want!" she

you... what's your

"M-Mary, Miss."

me where the spoons are, I take one of the pints and head to the game room. Again, people stop and stare as I make my way over to one of the electronic dart boards with a cup of darts. I place the cup and pint down on a tall round table before opening the ice cream and stabbing it forcefully with the spoon several times. Spooning out a nice sized bite, I put it in my mouth before grabbing one of the darts and turning to the board. I whip my

to see Alex. I

in the dungeons

I read as 'yikes.' "I get that's a bit extreme, but maybe try to consider where he's

with him

feel if he had a relationship with another woman that was similar to the one you have with your friend. How would you feel knowing that she is touching him the same way? Especially when you know that you've already messed up the way he has. You already tried running away once. Yeah, he's being overprotective and controlling, but his heart is in the right place. You just have to talk to

hate to admit it, I guess I can see his point. "Okay... I'll talk to

the exit and passed my guards. I shake my head with a smile and go back to my game. I'll talk to Ethan, but not yet. I'm not in a hurry

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