Taming the Beast novel Chapter 17

"I need to talk to my dad later and figure out a way out of this," I said.

"As for now, let's go enjoy the party," Gregg said with a small smirk. I couldn't help but to think of how he was "enjoying" himself with my mate earlier. I rolled my eyes and walked out of the room. The music hit me instantly. I walked back downstairs to the kitchen. I needed a drink. I walked down to see Natasha sneering at Caroline. It didn't take a genius to see that she was jealous. When Natasha saw me, she smiled brightly. Caroline didn't turn around, but she tensed; clearly knowing I was behind her. She took a shaky breath before she left. She stumbled a little, clearly drunk. I felt like it was my fault. Natasha pulled on my arm and started trying to get my attention. My eyes flickered to where Caroline was being handed a drink by a guy. I furrowed my eyebrows before I turned to Natasha.

"I think we should break up," I said, making her halt her talking. She stared at me wide-eyed. She looked shocked before she laughed a little. She kissed my cheek.

"That's funny," she said. I sighed.

"I'm not kidding, Tash. I need to be taking care of my father and focusing on my Alpha duties. Plus, you're not really my mate," I explained.