Rejected by My Alpha Now He Replaced Me with a Copycat Luna novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Raven’s POV

I woke to a whole new level of warmth. Warmth and grumbling.

“Your hard-on is poking my ass,” Dexter snarled at Ezra.

“Then you shouldn’t have hogged Raven last night. Sacrifices must be made,” Ezra said, rolling onto his back.

“Consider yourself lucky. Kael knelt me in the stomach all night,” Nox muttered.

I pushed myself up against the pillows and then burst out laughing. The five of us were taking up only about a third of the massive bed. “It’s a big bed, why didn’t you guys spread out?”

Kael pushed up onto one elbow and pressed a kiss to my

bare shoulder. “Because we all wanted to be close to you.”

The sentiment had my heart squeezing, but my gaze sought out Asher. He hadn’t slept with us in the bed, but he hadn’t left either. He’d opted for the couch, saying he needed his space. I’d have to take it as a win.

He sat up, holding Lulu to his chest and running his free hand through his hair that hung around him in wild waves. My fingers itched to delve into it and get lost in the tangle. Lulu let out a perturbed meow.

“You know Lulu doesn’t like getting woken up before eight,” Asher muttered.

“I’m sorry, Lulu, come here,” I cooed.

She leapt off Asher and hopped onto the bed to headbutt my chin. I giggled and cuddled her to me. “Hi, sweet girl.”

Her purrs started like a race car engine.

Dexter leaned over, moving to stroke her belly. “You make her all docile-”

The moment Dexter’s fingers touched the cat’s fur, she snarled, biting and kicking his hand.

“Goddammit, Asher! What is wrong with that beast?” Dexter yelled.

Asher just burst out laughing. “She has good sense. That’s all.”

“Be nice, Lulu,” I chided. The kitty just licked my chin.

“Traitor,” Dexter muttered.

I glanced at him. “Me or the cat?”

“You,” he clipped.

That only made me laugh. “Sorry, buddy,”

“Adding insult to injury,” he griped.

I stroked under Lulu’s chin. “Okay, kitty cat. I gotta go get ready.”

A series of growls sounded, but it was Ezra who spoke. “Where do you think you’re going?”

To the club.

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“I don’t know if that’s such a good idea,” Kael began.

“Oh, no, you don’t,” I said, sliding to the end of the bed and putting Lulu down. “You’re not going to keep me hidden in a tower for the rest of my days. If anything, yesterday should have proven I know how to handle myself.”

A muscle fluttered in Kael’s jaw. “I know, but-

“No. This isn’t up for a vote. My life, my choice. And I won’t let this bullshit keep me from being a good friend.”

“Let her go,” Asher said, pushing to his feet. “We’ll be with her. And I doubt anyone will make any moves for quite a while. People are shitting their pants that The Reapers found a mate. Some people on the forums are saying supernaturals should move out of Kansas altogether just to be

safe.”

I shook my head at the pride in his voice. “Men.”

The club.

“DON’T DROP YOUR SHOULDER,” Kael called from ringside.

“And protect your goddamned handsome face. Your guard is slipping,” Dante snapped.

“Hell,” Rod muttered as he circled me. “I’ll be glad when this fight is over just so I don’t have to listen to those two.”

I snickered. “Only if you win. If you lose, you’ll never hear the end of it.”

Rod groaned. “Dammit, you’re right. Save me, Raven.”

I laughed, moving in to attempt a double-leg takedown, but Rod was too quick for me this time. He used it as an opening to sweep my legs out from under me. The second my side hit the mat, he dropped and pulled me into an armbar.

I grinned as I tapped the floor.

Rod instantly released me and hopped to his feet, offering me a hand.

“Good job,” I praised, clapping him on the shoulder.

“Finally,” Marty called from the sidelines. “Only took you months to best her.”

I chuckled as Rod flipped off his friend. I slipped between the ropes and jumped down. Dexter offered me my mouth guard case while Nox handed me a water bottle. Ezra and Asher just stared at me with their arms crossed.

“You let him have that one,” Asher clipped.

“Shut up,” I hissed, glancing over my shoulder. But Rod was huddled with Kael and Dante, getting last-minute tips. “For his bout’s sake, which is Saturday, he needs confidence, So that’s what I gave him.”

Ezra’s expression softened as he reached for me, pulled me to him, and pressed a kiss to the top of my head. “You’re a good friend.”

“Should’ve kicked his ass,” Asher muttered. I couldn’t help but laugh.

“So, what time are we meeting up on Saturday?” Marty called, sauntering over. “I’m thinking a little pre-game at Jack’s,”

I pinned him with a hard look. “No getting wasted before the fight even starts, Save it for the celebration after. We can meet there at seven, right?” I suggested, turning to the guys.

I was met with thunderous stares.

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“You think going to an MMA fight under current circumstances is a good idea?” Asher snarled.

“Yes, I do, Mr. Pussy Palace,” I snapped.

Marty leaned over to Nox. “Did she just say pussy palace?”

“I fought for my life this hard is to live it. I am going. Whether you come with me is your choice.”

Asher glared at me. “Oh, I’m going with you. And I’m going to tear out the eyes of anyone who even looks at you twice.

Marty winced. “Note to self, wear shades, it’s important.”

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