Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Ryder's POV

I was mad at myself, Kaid was mad at me and it was understandable. The way I handled the situation was poor but I didn't expect it that particular moment when she just rejected her mate, so it was safe to say that it kinda caught me by surprise.

Kaid rolled his eyes, “That's the worst excuse you have come up with so far." He said. “Let me know when you come up with more." Sarcasm rolling off each of his words.

Ignoring him, I pulled a jacket from my closet, ready to be on the move again. Tailing Luna Clarissa wasn't so hard, she hasn't left the house in hours and neither has Alpha Tyler. So Caleb offered to watch them both and let me know when she was on the move…which he did five minutes ago.

“Why the fuck are you not here yet?" His angry voice came again.

“I'm almost there, calm the fuck down." I fired back. Tailing someone has to be the least interesting part of the job after paper–

“Allie…” I called, my face scrunching up in surprise…more like shock when I opened the door to see her standing there, a tense look on her face but that didn't make her any less beautiful.

“Focus!" Kaid snapped, jerking me back to her.

“I..u-uhm…I wanted to…” she trailed off. "This is a bad idea.” She said instead, and turned to leave but I quickly stretched my hand and grabbed her lightly.

Immediately I touched her, sparks shot through me sending shivers down my spine, making me feel more alive there was nothing better than this. I could tell she felt the same way too as her gaze remained on me. The sparks when we touched each other wasn't a new thing but after months of not feeling it, everything that was happening felt new.

“I'm not sure why I'm here…I shouldn't have–”

I shook my head, my grip on her tightened like she was going to disappear if I let go of her. "I'm sorry.” I started, and her brows furrowed in confusion. "I didn't handle the whole thing with Aiden properly and I–”

"No, I'm sorry for making you feel like a rebound…I was already going to give you a chance b-before everything happened.”

A wave of relief washed through me, and even Kaid was dancing around in my head. I wasn't exactly sure why I was reluctant to make a move, but a part of me felt like it wasn't the right time and I was only taking advantage of her vulnerability.

“I never cared about finding my mate." She added, more quietly this time.

But before I could give her a response, Caleb's voice rang in my head again, even louder this time. “I swear Ryder, you better be dead or dying because if I lay my hands on you…I swear on the moon goddess, I'll–” he paused, “Just watch Alpha Tyler." He said, before ending the mindlink.

I was torn between leaving her when she willingly came to me, and attending to my responsibility, which was crucial in our investigation.

“Would you like to come with me?" I asked her.

Kaid snorted, "I don't think spying on her father is what she'd consider romantic.” He said and I rolled my eyes at him, while waiting for her to reply.

And without asking where we were going, she nodded. So I hurriedly lock my door before leading her towards her parents house, my hand itching to hold her hand again but I wasn't going to push it…fuck it, what's life without risks?

Taking her hand again, I waited for her reaction and she let out a shy smile which only boosted my confidence to hold her properly.

It felt like a first date all over again.

“Why are we spying on my parents?" She asked, when we finally got to our hideout.

I filled her in on what happened since she had avoided even the meeting with Alpha Kieran and she nodded slowly, taking in what I was saying. “I don't think it's my Dad though.” She said.

I raised my eyebrow slightly, "is there a reason why?”

She gave her theories of why if we were to suspect anyone, it should be her mom and I gave her mine. And soon enough, the initial awkwardness was gone and we were laughing like we used to and if it wasn't the best feeling ever, I don't know what is.

There was no movement from inside the house, to the point where I began to doubt that he was inside in the first place.