Big Bad Alphas novel Chapter 31

I feel guilty laying beside him, as the feeling of Alpha Kenn's lips on mine will not leave me—it is bullying me. The event replays in my mind while I lay beside him sleeplessly, the feeling returning and the panic also, my rush to escape when I should have stayed and questioned him more. Why was he in Eric's office? To find papers, he said, but should I believe him? Why else would he be in there? No good reason with strong evidence comes to mind.

Finally today I am picking up Kendra, and that will give me time to think during the drive. Eric has volunteered to come with me, but I have managed to convince him to stay here with Alpha Kenn. Without much rest, I say my temporary goodbye to Caroline and head out of the house to find Eric, to let him know that I am leaving.

The two guards taking me, weirdly the ones who detained me in that house a long time ago, tell me that he is by the border with Alpha Kenn. I head in the direction, ignoring the thoughts of awkwardness and embarrassment.

First I spot Alpha Kenn, and I painfully walk up to him. He notices me and looks uncomfortable also. "Hi, I'm looking for Eric."

He says nothing, but motions in the direction of my Mate, and I spot him in the distance. "Thanks," I mumble and take a few steps forward, yet something stops me. "What happened last night—"

"Now is not the time to talk about it," Alpha Kenn cuts me off and turns away.

I swallow my pride and walk up to Eric. A smile stretches across his face when he sees me, and I force one onto my own, wanting to spill all I have convinced myself to hold onto.

"I'm leaving now. I should be back around midnight tonight."

He nods. "I'll wait up for you two then."

"Oh, you don't have to do—"

"But I do," Eric pulls me into his embrace and I bite the inside of my cheek. It is as if he is trying to squeeze the truth out of me. "I can still come if you like."

"No," I answer all too quickly, "no, I'll be okay. It will only take the day."

"Alright." Eric leans down and places a soft, sweet kiss on my lips, and it is the first time we have kissed in front of many people. A few guards are scattered around us, their eyes casually glancing over. Once I receive the feeling, the feeling of my mates lips again, I cannot get enough. What is a quick goodbye kiss is swiftly molded into an action filled with need. I need to forget about Alpha Kenn's lips, our kiss, the sensation of betrayal that it gave me. Eric quickly picks up on my hunger, and he pulls away, casually playing my unexpected move off with a hug.

Near his ear, I whisper to him, "I want you, now, right now, before I go."