The Girl He Marked by Laila Callaway novel Chapter 1

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Alena’s POV

The rest of the meal continues in a civilized manner, much to Kate’s relief.

But another argument ensues over dessert.

“You what?’ Lucia hisses. She is terrifying at this point. She looks fuming, her eyes are narrowed and fo cused on Eli. I don’t like the way she’s looking at my mate, but I’m not going to say a word when she looks this pissed off.

‘I asked Jared to look after you whilst you are on his territory, Eli says calmly, but I can see the corners of his mouth are ever so slightly turned up, he’s enjoying winding up his sister.

“You asked your best friend, an Alpha, to be my babysitter? She splutters, horrified by the idea.

‘No, more like a bodyguard,’ he replies. She groans and puts her head in her hands.

“Why the hell do I need a bodyguard? I’m not a bloody celebrity!’ Lucia states, her tone exasperated.

‘At the meeting I went to today, we spoke about recent rogue sightings, and we believe there’s a threat at the moment, so whilst you’re not on my territory, I would like someone to watch out for you, Eli explains. Lucia just frowns and shakes her head.

I will be fine Eli, it’s just one night out with my friend, I don’t need to be watched!

Jared said he wouldn’t mind doing it, and I feel much better knowing that an Alpha will be watching out for you, Eli’s voice is slow and smooth, quite the opposite of his sister’s tone.

‘Oh for God’s sake, he’s an Alpha, he’s got better things to do! What would a rogue want with me?’

‘You don’t want me to answer that question. Eli replies grimly, ‘look, it’s sorted now. I’m sorry I didn’t ask you first, but I knew you’d say no. Mum and Dad agree with me, Eli nods over at his parents, who don’t look best pleased that he’s involved them in an argument that they were silently staying out of.

‘It’ll be safer honey, Kate tries to acquiesce and Lucia just sighs heavily.

‘Fine, whatever, she mumbles, and silence falls on us once again, I shift uncomfortably.

‘Anyway, we should probably be getting back, thank you for tonight, Eli stands up from the table and I quickly follow his lead.

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Lucia’s POV. 

So when is my escort going to be at Cath’s?’ I ask my stupid brother as I put my phone on speaker to hear his answer.

Jared will be there at nine to take you out: Eli replies and I sigh in frustration.

‘How have you got him to agree to that?’

‘Easy, he’s my friend. Besides, you’ll be on his territory, he can suggest some good places for you and Cath to go to,’ I roll my eyes at his attempt to appease me after saddling me with a bodyguard.

‘Oh yay, a tour guide, thank you so much, I mutter sarcastically and Eli huffs at me.

I’m just trying to keep you safe, please understand that’ he replies, his voice taking on a serious tone

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The journey is relatively quick and my fingers twitch with excitement as I pull up on her drive. Before ! have even stepped out of the car, the door flies open, and she comes running out. We crash together in a hug and her light brown hair surrounds me.

I’m so happy you’re here!’ She exclaims and I eagerly grab my things and head inside. I greet her par ents and Cath leads me up to her bedroom, it’s only been a month since we‘ve seen each other, but that is a long time for us.

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