The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 7

Mark led me to the main room while he went to make some phone calls. He seemed a little stressed, but I was afraid to ask him about it. I didn’t know him well enough, and I figured he would share the details if he ever felt comfortable enough with me. I sat on the couch and checked my phone while waiting. It was starting to get late. My stomach growled, and I realized I had hardly eaten all day. I’m sure I had something I could eat quickly when I got home.

“Hello,” a voice said in my ear, causing me to jump.

I turned and saw a blond boy standing behind the couch, leaning forward so his face was right next to mine. He looked on the thinner side and had a wide smile on his face.

en’t you?” He c****d his head to the s

I’m me. Not sure what you mean though.” I set my phone down next to me, so I could have my full attention

me as well.” He stood up straight and put his hand out to me

to meet you.”

ide, he continued. “Everyone is talking about the girl Alpha is worried about.”

us about the girl Alpha is so worried about he keeps pacing the house in the middle of the night.”

brows. “He was that worried about me?”

ure his pack is safe.”

unds like a very caring Alpha.”

m. “He must really like you. You must be pretty special.”

could respond to Scythe, my stomach growled again, much louder this time.

he practically sang. He grabbed

nd something to eat when I get home.”

cythe waved his hand. “Nonsense. You’re hungry now, an

binets were a deep mahogany, which complimented the black granite countertops. There was a bar separating the kitchen and the dining room. Several bar stools were lined under the bar.

u have any allergies or preferences?” Scythe asked with his

’m pretty flexible with what I eat. Do you need any help?” I asked. I felt

l.” Scythe continued to rummage in the fridge for a moment.

lled a few things out of the fridge. He quickly got to work, humming as he heated up the leftovers on the stove. The scent hit me, and my stomach growled again. It was

“Did you make thi

He sat in the seat next to me. “Go ahead and eat up!”

I shook my shoulders a little while eating. Warm food and a friendly face made this place seem even more like home. I could see myself growi

d eat the entire plate way too quickly if I wasn’t careful. I grabbed a napkin and wiped off my face.

d he was different from all of the other werewolves I had met.

from behind me.

surprised that someone was behind me. I must’ve been so focused on my food that I hadn’t even noticed him come in. I turned and saw Mark with a huge grin on his face. He was clearly pleased that he was able to sneak up on me

ave you been stand

gger as he mocked my shoulder shimmy.

reached out and smacked Sc

isappointed.”

esponse. “Well, there’s no need to tease.”

.”

perfect. I could myself falling for this man, and it didn’t make any sense. I didn’t know him. I didn’t know his pack. I was getting into dangerous territory with my emotions. I had to get myself in check. I stared into Mark’s eyes, and the fears floated away, at least for the moment.

ow did that important phone call go?”

der one condition.”

,” Scythe said, shifting in his seat.

ark nodded. “U

it. I’m not worth it.”

“You are worth everything.”

ave.”

ed Scythe leaving. My heart was flutterin

are worth it to me. I will do whatever I can to prove that to you.”

e quietly. “You don’t know my likes or dislikes or my annoying little habits that will drive you crazy. What if you ge

ld love to take you out on a date. We could get to know each other better that way. We have a few days until the meeting with my old pack, so we have sometime.”

myself to go out with a guy more than once. “I like that idea.”

h excitement.

dea of going on a date. “Speaking of which, I should probably go home soon. It’s getting late.”

I’m just worried about you going back to your apartment until we’ve had a chance to check it out. I would also like to assign a guard. We still don’t know how you were poisoned, and I don’t want to take any risks.”

he comfort of my own bed, but Mark had a point. I would likely be safer here at a pack house than at my apartment, but it felt weird breaking my routine. “I suppose staying h

eady, I would hate for you to go through more.” Mark grabbed my hand and moved a little closer. “Please?”

dded my head, unable to say no to this man. I could tell he just wanted to protect me, and that just made me want to get even c

mise this won’t be for forever. I will do what I can to fix this.”

rue. “So do you have any spare clothes I can change into? I would prefer not to wear this to bed.”

ht back.” Mark leaned forward for a moment, and then hesitated. With a smile, he turned on his heels and left the kitchen.

e I at least cleaned up after myself. I didn’t want to cause an extra burden. Mark returned with a pile of clothes as I was finishing up.

ing.

’s still a little weird relying on other people. I want to make sure I’m not a complete burden,” I explained, drying my hands.

here are pajamas and clothes for tomorrow in there. She wanted to meet you, but I didn’t want to overwhelm you with meeting too many people

I’m not sure how much energy I have left today.” I la

ld out his hand. “Let me show you

side.

ark leaned against the door frame, watching me.

curled into a small smile as he said my name.