Her Forever (Book 2)- Chapter 7

Jack

“Think she will like it?” I said to Keith while I was putting on my royal blue tie to match Rosalie’s dress. I’ve always had trouble putting on ties, no matter how often I wear them.

“Sure she will, Alpha. Chicks are into that sort of s**t,” he laughed. “It is cheesy as f**k I will admit, but I’m sure she will like it.” He pats me on the back of the shoulder as I am looking at myself in the mirror, still trying to get the damn thing on.

ut I am a train wreck waiting to happen this time. I’ve

tanned skin tone and those eyes, f**k I could drown in those hazel eyes. I felt Sampson’s purring reverberate in my head.

get the damn thing straight.

easily, and hostile, something that my pack wasn’t used to. We as a pack tend to be more peaceful, but we are st

. I also found out that Rosalie lives in a shitty apartment building entirely run down on the wrong side of town. No wonder she doesn’t want anyone to come over; she probably feels embarrassed or thinks people will think less of her. She won’t be living in that s**t hole for much longer; she’s going to be living at the packhouse

s to get to know her, but I’m willing to wait another 100 years to have her.

he link.

,” Amanda said.

e like the dress?” I smiled, thinking about her opening the

its but…” she trailed off.

tting flustered. A*s holes possibly raised my mate, and now there is something else?

rong. I could command her to tell me.

rt of pain, Amanda?” I

ant anyone to see what is on her back.”

side me. This was going to be difficult. Knowing my mate

I need to know,” I stated harshly.

eg. “It isn’t my story to tell, an

going to have any of these secrets. If our mate was hurt or a possibility of her being injured in the future, we needed to know. I calmed my Wolf and took back over to speak with Amanda.

me what is on her back,” I said calmly.

k with whips or knives, and there’s a branding scar in the middle of her back,” Amanda sputtered

time with her. What sort of monster would hurt such a precious woman?

were turned over, my suit coat had ripped, and the bedpost was on the floor. Keith came running in after hearing all of the commotions.

nd he wanted blood. “Alpha, what is wrong?”

ee me like this. So long without a mate, and now that I’ve found her, it would be even more difficult to win her trust and make her entirely mine.

ure long ago this happened. Pull the car around; we need to pick her up,” I said in a clipped tone.

e mess in my room,” I stated and barged out the door, not giving her a second glance.

door for me, and I got in. I ran my hands through my hair and quickly grabbed a whisky through the small compartment

ght?”

a. She’s wearing a cardigan; she isn’t crying an

ere in 10 minutes.”

anger now?

Rosalie

manda screamed.

t so loud,

red tone.

my face, trying to make sure I didn’t smear the mascara.

body?”

ont of her face, only for her to be startled when I finally said her name.

me a lot as a kid. It is all I know––people lying, giving you up and false promises.” I put the cardigan on and looked at myself in the mirror. I was straightening the dress. I looked at how beautiful it was. I had never worn anything like this. I didn’t deserve to wear such a beautiful thing. Not with these scars.

as she looked into my eyes through the reflection. Putting my hand up to comfort her, I sighed.

n I did.” With a deep breath and a burden almost feeling lifted, letting part of my heart out, I heard a knock at the door.

all looked at me as I walked across the living room. Some of the girls looked jealous, and the men just stared at me in awe. The dress is stunning, no den

ed my head in confusion, and she quickly opened the door.

r. Jack Storm, in all his glory, walke

drunk off of his exceedingly god-like looks.

t me know he wasn’t just a white-collar worker behind a desk but a man that liked to work manual labor. I found comfort in that he wa

he door shut, there were rounds of hoots and hollers from inside the door. My eyebrow lifted in confusion, and he started to laugh. “I’m sorry, we are all old friends; they like to tease me,” he said. He had such a wonderful laugh; it made my heart skip a beat, even though i

for this dress,” I whispered quietly. Yet,

me.” He guided me downstairs by placing his hand on the small of

d opened the door for me. I nodded a thank you, and we drove off to the restaurant for our “thank you

zza.

but stare at him; something was telling me to stay near him. It was a feeling I was never used to, to feel safe. Amanda kept telling me I should feel safe with him, and she knew him, so that made it OK? Right?

been lied to so many times before. I couldn’t fully trust anyone, so I just orde

y often?”

nce a month, which makes it surprising that I haven’t seen you around. People at the hotel seem to know you.”

rink back on the table. “I try to be discrete, in and out.”

the napkin to my lips and tried to pat the water from my chin. Jack laughed uncontrollably while my face continued to turn red.

pink.” The toothy grin of his was going to be the death of me. As soon as my face calmed down, I gave a small smile. This was honestly the most I’ve smiled in a while.

s with those who fix anything of yours?”

s of dates; his body and face just demand it.

is man, I was starting to think it was a date, but a job would be for the best anyway. I smiled and nodded my head, asking him to continue.

s and do some home security. Now, with this, it would be imperative that you work closely with me, and we would see each other every day. I’ll need reports, honest reports of what my employees are doing on said networks.” I nodded as I gripped my napkins nervously.

mouth. I squinted my eyes at him and crossed my arms. Rich guy? People living in his house? This dude is in the mafia.

monotone voice. He started choking on his bread and started to bang his chest.

could be someone shot, but we are not actively trying to kill people.”

id in a singsong voice. He wiped his brow as if he had some sweat on it.

y satisfied after a meal that I may not have to eat breakfast. As I scraped the last bit off my plate, he spoke again.

my mind and really think about this. Would I feel comfortable living in someone else’s house? I’m going to need to have some questions answered.

few questions I want to be answered first,” I said as he nodded. “Can I have my own lock on the door to my room where no one else can get in or out except for me?” I looked at him thoughtfully. He loo

you need,” he said with a restrained voice. “You will be in the safest place being in my home, trust me. However, if you feel more comfortable w

pay?”

puter tech with a master’s in cyber security degree should make. After a few minutes of tapping my finger on my lips, I just shot out a number. “$150,000 a year?” I questioned. He looked at me, studying my face. Was that too high?

you have your own wardrobe allowance, and your student loans are paid off.” My mouth was hanging open in shock.

ry?” I whispere

ou are rewarded handsomely.” He smirked.

h! I don’t deserve all that.”

Keith drove, Jack turned to me and asked, “I will give you until tomorrow to pack up your things, and we will head out of the city back to my community. We like to stay secluded. I think you will like it there.” He adjusted his tie.

evident, and they looked at me with compassion. “You will never live like this ever again. I’ve got guards standing outside the complex if you need help for tonight and t

ned the door for me without saying a word, and Jack followed me up the stairs. Skipping a few knowing, he would probably fall through the steps.

. She’s all I have for a family.” Please let me keep her; I prayed to any higher power.

ings towards him. I took out my hand for a handshake, but he quickly disregarded it and gave me a gentle hug. This was nice. So warm.

ut I’m not. We stood there a few moments until he let go. “We will load your stuff tomorrow and pick you up at 6 p.m.”

I mumbled as he walked out the door. After leaving, I locked all seven locks and slid down th

at had I just gotten mys