The Girl He Marked by Laila Callaway novel Chapter 1

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Alena’s POV

The rest of the meal continues in a civilized manner, much to Kate’s relief.

But another argument ensues over dessert.

“You what?’ Lucia hisses. She is terrifying at this point. She looks fuming, her eyes are narrowed and fo cused on Eli. I don’t like the way she’s looking at my mate, but I’m not going to say a word when she looks this pissed off.

‘I asked Jared to look after you whilst you are on his territory, Eli says calmly, but I can see the corners of his mouth are ever so slightly turned up, he’s enjoying winding up his sister.

“You asked your best friend, an Alpha, to be my babysitter? She splutters, horrified by the idea.

‘No, more like a bodyguard,’ he replies. She groans and puts her head in her hands.

“Why the hell do I need a bodyguard? I’m not a bloody celebrity!’ Lucia states, her tone exasperated.

‘At the meeting I went to today, we spoke about recent rogue sightings, and we believe there’s a threat at the moment, so whilst you’re not on my territory, I would like someone to watch out for you, Eli explains. Lucia just frowns and shakes her head.

I will be fine Eli, it’s just one night out with my friend, I don’t need to be watched!

Jared said he wouldn’t mind doing it, and I feel much better knowing that an Alpha will be watching out for you, Eli’s voice is slow and smooth, quite the opposite of his sister’s tone.

‘Oh for God’s sake, he’s an Alpha, he’s got better things to do! What would a rogue want with me?’

‘You don’t want me to answer that question. Eli replies grimly, ‘look, it’s sorted now. I’m sorry I didn’t ask you first, but I knew you’d say no. Mum and Dad agree with me, Eli nods over at his parents, who don’t look best pleased that he’s involved them in an argument that they were silently staying out of.

‘It’ll be safer honey, Kate tries to acquiesce and Lucia just sighs heavily.

‘Fine, whatever, she mumbles, and silence falls on us once again, I shift uncomfortably.

‘Anyway, we should probably be getting back, thank you for tonight, Eli stands up from the table and I quickly follow his lead.

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Lucia’s POV. 

So when is my escort going to be at Cath’s?’ I ask my stupid brother as I put my phone on speaker to hear his answer.

Jared will be there at nine to take you out: Eli replies and I sigh in frustration.

‘How have you got him to agree to that?’

‘Easy, he’s my friend. Besides, you’ll be on his territory, he can suggest some good places for you and Cath to go to,’ I roll my eyes at his attempt to appease me after saddling me with a bodyguard.

‘Oh yay, a tour guide, thank you so much, I mutter sarcastically and Eli huffs at me.

I’m just trying to keep you safe, please understand that’ he replies, his voice taking on a serious tone

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that pisses me off because now I can’t be mad at him.

Okay, thank you, I mumble and quickly hang up before I forgive him completely

I finish getting ready for drinks with my bestie. Mum calls up to say she’s ready just as I’m clipping on my heels. She drives me over to Alpha Jared’s territory, where my best friend, Cath, lives.

The journey is relatively quick and my fingers twitch with excitement as I pull up on her drive. Before ! have even stepped out of the car, the door flies open, and she comes running out. We crash together in a hug and her light brown hair surrounds me.

I’m so happy you’re here!’ She exclaims and I eagerly grab my things and head inside. I greet her par ents and Cath leads me up to her bedroom, it’s only been a month since we‘ve seen each other, but that is a long time for us.

‘He’s really fit, by the way, Cath says at the mention of our bodyguard.

‘Really? Oh that’s good, at least we’ll have something nice to look at tonight, I joke and Cath gasps in fake horror.

‘Lucia, you better not be objectifying him! She teases and I roll my eyes.

‘I can objectify all I want, that man is gonna ruin our night, Ipout and stick my eyelashes on.

‘You never know, he might make our night, Caia licks her lips and I scoff in disbelief.

I very much doubt that, I don’t need a babysitter,’ I complain for about the hundredth time and Caia silently hands me a shot glass full of vodka.

At exactly nine o’clock, Alpha Jared knocks on Cath’s front door. She opens it and immediately blush

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“Hi Alpha, she greets him, ‘hold on, we’ll just grab our things.

| grab my clutch and walk up to him. Although he’s close with my brother, and Cath lives in his pack, I’ve never actually met him before.

Nothing could have prepared me for the powerful, gorgeous male who stood on Caia’s doorstep. He is tall, like most Alphas, and what a suitable title Alpha is for the alpha male gazing intently at me. He looks intimidating and pure male, ironically ideal for a bodyguard. His hair is cropped short, military-style, and he has dark Black skin. His eyes are warm brown color.

He smiles at me. ‘You must be Lucia, he says.

My mouth goes dry at the sound of my name coming from his full lips. I clear my throat quickly. ‘Um yes, hi.

Come on!’ Cath bustles past me. Jared smirks and steps to the side to allow me to pass. His black BMW is waiting on the street.

Before we can pile into the car, our attention is drawn to the front door opening. Cath’s mum steps out and crosses her arms, silently asking for an explanation from her daughter.

“Hi Mum, Cath greets her and I can hear the slight panic in her voice. Her parents don’t like boys near the house. Although this boy is not a boy, he’s a man.

I heard the car pull up, who’s this?’ Cath’s Mum asks.

‘Oh Mum, this is Jared, he’s Lucia’s boyfriend, Cath lies and I struggle to keep the surprise off of my face.

Cath’s mum looks at me and I force a smile. I jump almost a foot in the air when Jared’s hand lands on my back as he stands next to me. I try to keep my breathing in check as the warmth from his hand radiates across my body. I feel quite heady, and it’s not the alcohol. It’s his tantalizing scent filling my nostrils.

‘Luce is rather shy about me, Jared explains, and I look at him in shock, Luce?!