Alpha Nox by Jane Doe novel Chapter 7

After kicking Nox out of my head, and hopefully onto his ass, I managed to sleep the rest of the night without a single dream.

Sleeping in for even an hour past nine a.m. was clearly asking too much, because the three of us were all startled awake by a heavy knock on the door.

Delphine muttered under her breath and staggered into the bathroom. A sliver of golden light spilled onto the floor as she stepped inside and closed the door behind her. Seconds passed when the shower kicked on.

I rolled out of bed, my shoes already on my feet, and took my time padding to the door.

The moment I realized I’d be coming back home, I planned out every decision and potential consequence ahead of time. I had always suspected who my mate was, even as a child. That hope had long died out after being convicted of murder, and I had come to accept that a happy ending wasn’t meant for me in this life.

After everything, I wasn’t at all disappointed to find out my mate was Nox. In fact, it was one of the best parts of this entire situation.

Being Nox’s mate gave me a reason to stay in this pack and gave me the power to get revenge on every trainer and trainee that had tormented me for the last four years.

When I opened the hotel door, I wasn’t at all surprised by what I saw.

Harriet stood front and center, her face beet red with rage. She bared her teeth at me when the corner of my lips lifted in triumph. I didn’t bother hiding it from her. It’s not like she could punish me anymore.

In fact, she’d have to watch her back from now on because it was her turn to feel the heat.

Standing behind her was Nox and another face I unfortunately recognized. It wasn’t a coincidence that the man standing next to Nox glowered at me with a look of unfiltered hatred.

I should’ve figured I’d see his face eventually. How wonderful.

Jeremy Whitlock just so happened to be the son of the man I murdered four years ago, Beta Silas Whitlock. Silas’s children had never liked me to begin with, but murdering their father amplified dislike into pure hatred.

Where Silas’s daughter looked nothing like him, Jeremy could’ve been twin. He had the same blonde hair, cropped short and close to his ears. His face had almost no shape to it, and his jawline was non-existent, sloping downwards to blend into his skinny neck.

Actually, scratch that. His face did have shape to it.

He looked like a weasel.

If it wasn’t for his ability, he would’ve had little to no muscle on his body. Enhanced Strength, which is also what Harriet had, helped a wolf pack on a bit of extra meat.

“Both of you can wait in the hall. I need a moment with Lilac.” Nox commanded, using his voice as though it were a weapon of sharpened steel.

His sidekick bristled instantly, opening his abnormally small mouth to let out a cry of protest.

“What if she tries to kill you? It wouldn’t be the first time she’s murdered someone.” Jeremy spat, thrusting out his bony chin in defiance.

What, did he expect me to lose my shit from his little comment? If only he knew I’d met snakes with worse venom than his.

Literally. Ha-ha.

Nox’s eyes were flat as he stared Jeremy down. Even as a teen, before Jeremy had inherited his father’s position, Nox could barely stand him. It seemed some things would never change.

“Where would she go? As long as she’s in this pack, she’s surrounded.”

It was too early for this bullshit, but as much as I wanted to, I couldn’t slam the door in their faces. They’d never let me go back to sleep. Instead, I smirked and forced a heavy dose of sweetness into my voice, so much that I hoped the three of them choked on it.

“No worries, I wouldn’t dream of making the same mistake twice.”

Jeremy, who clearly hadn’t become any more intelligent the four years I’d been gone, took a step closer.

“You’re saying murdering my father was a mistake?” He asked in a pinched voice.

Oh, he wasn’t going to like this one bit, but I sure would.

I shook my head. “No. I’m saying getting caught was a mistake.”

Instantly, his hands became fists at his side. His lips puckered and face turned red with outrage. The guy looked pissed enough to breathe fire. I was very much looking forward to this fight, but of course, Nox had to ruin it.

“Wait. Outside.” Nox forced the two words out through his teeth.

I backed away from the door, sweeping my hand out towards the rest of the room. Kicking the door shut behind me, I waited with my hands clasped behind my back for Nox to turn and start his bitching.

“You can’t be saying things like that, Lilac. Not after what you’ve done.” Nox said, scolding me like I was an insolent child.

That, out of all the things he’s said to me so far, ignited a fire in my veins.