Alpha’s Rue: His Shunned Luna (Athena Enchanted) novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286

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Chapter 286

“My wife arranged a date for me, the first of many…” he trails off, staring at the roof again. “It’s her new favourite hobby, she’s shopping for a date every five minutes.”

I don’t understand.

Danielle sent him on a date? “Why did she do that?”

Rowan shrugs, “Beats me.” He sighs. “She’s been very cold towards me since leaving the hospital, she refuses to be my wife again, because I don’t want an open marriage.” He tells me, “I’ve told her this isn’t what we need right now, but she’s insistent, she’s very stubborn, and tonight I gave in. I gave in hoping I could please her.” He sucks in a breath. “When I said yes to the date with that girl, she smiled at me. It’s the first time that she’s smiled at me in a long time. She hugged me too.”

“Oh,” I swallow. I don’t know what to say, I can’t shame Danielle for the way she chooses to grieve, but she’s hurting Rowan. He is trying his best to be strong, but she has him breaking down in my car, the man doesn’t even want to go inside. They should be together now.

Earlier, maybe sometime two months ago, I would have been ecstatic or even pushing him to have an open marriage because I was very into the idea of him, but this feels wrong. I know how much he adores her, she can’t do this to him, it’s sad. She’s forcing him into doing things he isn’t comfortable with, and he’ll continue to stay silent because he wants to please her.

“Maybe you should talk to Dani,” I offer. “Is that not far better than getting drunk and kissing women you have no real desire to touch?” I ask, trying not to flinch at the sting of my own words.

His eyes shift to mine, “Noah,” he says, his voice chilling. Before I can respond, he reaches over the console and gently cups my jaw, pulling me closer to his lips. This time, I’m not as stunned, but I don’t pull away either, not until I’ve tasted his lips again. “I’m not drunk.” He whispers against my lips.

I slap his hand away, “Like fuck you are, if you aren’t drunk, then why the hell are you kissing me, sidekick?” I ask. He doesn’t answer, he has nothing to say, which proves my point. “Exactly.” I nod, ignoring the pang in my chest. Even as a mistake I’ll still cherish the fact that I got to kiss him.

Rowan shifts, his eyes holding mine hostage. “I kissed you because I wanted to.” He says, his words take a second to register. I’m considered a genius, but around him brain seems to turn off, taking its much-needed break. I’m calm, and utterly brainless. “I’ve wanted to kiss you for a while,” he drunkenly confesses, his lips twitching with a slight smile. His hand doesn’t leave my jaw, his thumb traces my lips, and I swear I die. “I might as well go for it,” he quietly says, focused on my lips. “If Danielle wants me to kiss other women, why can’t I kiss you?” He frowns, still touching my lips. I’m barely breathing, barely thinking outside this car. “I’ve wondered what you taste like, and I know it’s wrong, but I don’t know how to explain this, Noah.”

“You’re drunk,” I repeat. The words meant to remind me that they are to call him out.

He shakes his head, “I’m sorry I kissed you without asking, but I need you to know that I don’t do anything

drunk.” He says, “I’m not a sloppy drunk, I may have been short of courage and sanity, but I wanted to kiss you,” he repeats. “Maybe now I can stop having those thoughts,”

What thoughts?

What is happening right now?

Fuck!!!!

Double fickity fuck!

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Chapter 286

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I can’t breathe, I can’t think. I’m still in absolute shock at being kissed by Rowan, twice. And in immense guilt over wanting him to do it again.

He lets go of my chin and clears his throat. “Let’s go inside.”

What? What for?

“Don’t look at me like that, Noah.” He snickers, “You’ve slept over countless times. It’s pretty late, Aeliana will worry if I let you drive back home this late.” He says. “I will worry.” He adds, noting I don’t have any intention of leaving the car.

I don’t know if I should stay or go, but he makes the choice for me, he unlocks my seat belt and nods at the house. “Hurry, it’s cold outside, and you’re barely wearing clothes.” He says, his tone scolding. “How do you even have this many tiny dresses?”

I smile, slightly relieved. He’s back, that’s Beta Rowan, Sidekick-the man who always scolds me, and not the man who just kissed me.

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