The Alpha novel Chapter 36

Ethan's POV

Scarlet and I don't stay long after that. Neither of us enjoy the looks she is getting from all the unmated males. Every time she catches one of them staring she instantly blushes, looking away and snuggling into me. I keep my arm around her, sending warning growls at anyone who gets too close or looks too long. Scarlet's guards stay close, forcing everyone to give us a wide berth. The only ones able to get close are my siblings who make a few comforting comments before we decide to just turn in for the night.

Scarlet buries her face in my chest, clinging to my shirt with her fist. I lean my cheek against the top of her head and soothingly rub her back as we sit in silence as the limo pulls into traffic. "Are you okay?" I ask her gently.

She doesn't bother looking up at me and shakes her head, still pressed against me. She sucks in a breath and lets out a shuddering sigh. "I just can't believe he did that! I feel so..." she pauses as she tries to think of the right word to describe what she is feeling. "Violated. I feel so violated. And the way I was being looked at afterward..." She stops again and shakes her head as though she can't even continue.

"I know angel. It will all be over soon. Lucien and I are supposed to be meeting in the morning to finalize the treaty and then they'll be leaving," I answer. Though, I'm not even sure if I want this treaty anymore. I know I should make the effort, but after what that no good Alpha pulled tonight, I can't say I care about the benefits anymore. However, I'm going to try to remain civil since that is what's best for my pack, despite how I feel about the man personally.

"Thank goddess," Scarlet murmurs, clearly ready to be rid of our unwanted guests.

It doesn't take long to get back to Kane Enterprises where we ride the elevator up to our floor. We ignore the wrapped canvas that leans against a wall in the foyer and soon find ourselves cuddled up in our bed. It has been a long and trying night. My mind races with so many thoughts and feelings yet again. I want to rip Alpha Lucien's head off but that would likely start a war that I doubt we could win. I hope that once I wake my thoughts will be calmer and clearer so that I know what to do. I let out a sigh as I scoot further down into the covers. Scarlet rests her head on my chest as we both get comfortable. Both of us struggle to keep our eyes open and eventually allow sleep to take us.

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