Falling For The Alpha

Chapter 6

I didn't what to tell him. Should I greet him as well as nothing happened a few days ago? Like my heart is not bleeding right now? 

From the corner of my eyes, I thought I saw Simon look up at me in interest at the way Alpha Xander had greeted me but I kept my eyes trained on Alpha Xander who was still smirking at me. 

Taking a deep breath, I slowly stood up from the chair that I was sitting, "Alright, I have to go now" I said, nonchalantly, "See you later, Simon" I glanced at Simon before turning around to leave him and Alpha Xander there. 

Where is my brother when I needed him the most? 

Before I could take a step away from them, I felt Alpha Xander's hand grabbing my wrist, halting my step, "Ah, what's the rush love?" He asked me, turning my body to face him again. 

A shiver wracked down my spine as I felt those electric tingling from where he had touched me. I looked up at his hard eyes, "You looked like you were having the time of your life with this unmated werewolf here" His lips were still pulled into a stupid smirk. 

I tensed but I didn't have obligation to explain everything, especially to him. Simon didn't attempt to say something either, which made me glad. 

I looked down at my hand where he was still painfully holding me against my will, "Let me leave" I was actually surprised at how calm and steady I sounded. I thought I would literally bark at him but I thanked the moon goddess that I didn't. A few people were actually looking at our way in interest and I didn't want to be the center of the attention tonight.

Alpha Xander's smirk widened. He was clearly enjoying making me frustrated. He purposefully tightened his hold around my wrist painfully and I had to grind my teeth together so I wouldn't cry out in pain. 

I was actually thinking that he would put a little more pressure on that and break my hand like a twig when he released my hand suddenly. I pulled my hand back to my chest and massaged it, trying to ease the pain as I inspected it. That's definitely going to leave an ugly bruise.

"Hi baby"

I heard a shrill voice say and I looked up at the blonde woman, wrap her filthy hands around Alpha Xander, "I thought you wouldn't come today" She continued to talk in a high-pitched voice, flashing him a seductive smile. 

I fought back the urge to gag.

It was revolting actually to see someone that is meant for you in someone else's embrace. I watched in disgust as that she-wolf raised Alpha Xander's hand and planted a kiss on the back of his hand. 

Alpha Xander's eyes never left mine as he let that she-wolf touch him shamelessly. He smirked again making my blood literally boil underneath my skin. 

Do you see what kind of person he is now? I asked my wolf as she mewled like a cat. The noises that she made broke my heart into a million pieces. My wolf nor I did not deserve this. We shouldn't experience this pain. 

I knew I had to leave before I do something that I would probably regret for the rest of my life. "Excuse me, please," I said and it sounded harsher than I intended, "Simon, would you like to accompany me?" I asked, glancing at him. 

"Yes, beautiful" Simon answered without missing a beat.

I smiled, glad to know that Simon would have my back. At least for tonight. Simon held out his hand for me to take and my smile widened. I raised my eyes to look at Alpha Xander for one more time. 

The smirk on his face was completely wiped off. He glowered at Simon's hands like he wanted to bite them off from his body. Feeling satisfied for once, I gently put my hand over Simon's extended hand, my eyes were still on my mate. 

My mate's eyes darkened and he balled his fists at his sides. Fighting a smile that was threatening to show up on my lips, I turned my face dramatically away from him and walked away from there with my hand clutched in Simon's grasp. 

Simon took me towards the dining area where all the werewolves were eating, "I wonder where my brother is" I muttered to myself as I scanned through the faces, trying to spot him, "He said he would be back in a few minutes" I added, trying to mind link him but his mental barrier was up. 

"Maybe he had found his mate," Simon said casually, "Why don't we enjoy those delicacies while your brother comes back?" He asked, pointing at the food that was displayed in the buffet area. 

I smiled at him and nodded my head, agreeing with him. Simon and I headed towards the buffet area and took some food on our plates before going to sit at one of the tables. 

I was about to take a spoonful of cake when someone put down their plate opposite of me and Simon. I looked up to see who it was and then rolled my eyes when my eyes fell on my mate again. 

"Ah, I hope you guys wouldn't mind if we sit here," Alpha Xander said. That blonde she-wolf still attached to his side. 

Before I could say no and ask them to find another table, Simon answered cheerfully, "Certainly not, Alpha Xander" Simon smiled politely, gesturing him to sit with us. 

I glared at poor Simon but he did not notice that. I could feel my mate's eyes on me again but I refused to look at his way again. 

"You say that Simon, but the lady with you doesn't look happy with me sitting here," Alpha Xander said but he sat down in front of us anyway. That blondie sat next to him as well. 

He knows that I don't like him sitting with us and yet he is sitting there. He had some nerve. 

Simon didn't say anything at that. He sat next to me. I couldn't even eat those pretty looking cakes in peace when I could feel a pair of amber eyes drilling holes onto my head. 

I put down the spoon that I was holding, suddenly losing my appetite. I stood up abruptly, "I am going to get some drinks" I stated bluntly and started to leave that table, not giving the chance for them to say anything. 

"I'll go with you" I heard Alpha Xander say. 

I was annoyed beyond anything now. I didn't wait for him but I could hear him telling that blondie to stay put there. To my great surprise, that blondie obeyed without asking many questions. 

Alpha Xander kept up with my pace easily, "So the last time I met you, I fairly remember you saying that you didn't want to leave your pack now and yet you're here" He pointed out like I had committed a crime, "Far away from your pack" He taunted when I ignored him. 

I took a glass from the table and poured myself some juice, "I came for a vacation" I said before downing the juice in one go. 

"And how did Simon come into the picture?" He probed. 

Ah, he is at least interested in that. 

I bit back a smile and poured me another glass of juice, "I don't see why I shall tell you about Simon when I didn't ask about the she-wolf who you were holding without even the tiniest gap between you and her" The words flowed out of my mouth fluidly. 

I drank the second glass of juice, relishing the trail of cool sensation it left down my throat. 

It was quiet for some time. I started to think that he would leave me alone after that, "Are you jealous?" He asked me making literally choke on that juice. 

Is he serious? Of course, any mate would be jealous when their mate lets another person wrap their hands around him or her. 

I shook my head, "Why would I be?" I tried to sound confused. Why would ever be jealous when someone wraps themselves like glue on you, sherlock?

As much as I was jealous, I didn't want him to know that. That will only please him and I cannot have that. 

"Then why you look so flustered?" He fired again. 

"I do not look flustered" I lied through my teeth confidently. 

He smirked again, not buying my lies, "Okay then" He said, nodding his head to himself. He left me after that without saying another word. 

I shook my head at his retreating figure. I was about to leave the ballroom after that when I felt my brother's presence near me again. I looked around again, trying to spot my brother. 

I felt pressure in my mind so I immediately let the mental barrier down, 'Hey, I hope you didn't wait that long' Nate mind linked me. 

I sighed in relief, 'Where are you?' I asked him back, still looking around in hopes to spot him. 

There was a few seconds of silence, 'Um, I found my mate' Nate finally mind linked me again. 

A smile graced my lips at that. I didn't miss how happy he sounded, 'Nate, I am so happy for you' I squealed in delight, 'Spend your time with her and I would find my way back to the hotel' I added quickly, not wanting to ruin his moment with his mate. 

'No, I would send you-' 

'That's alright' I interrupted him, 'I am fine' I assured him. 

'Okay then' He reluctantly agreed. 

I decided to go back to Simon to say my goodbyes to him before I leave the ballroom, "The food is good, don't you think?" I heard him ask Alpha Xander politely as he dabbed the napkin on his lips gently. 

"Yeah" Alpha Xander distractedly agreed. 

Simon looked up at me approaching him and smiled. At the very same time, the song that was currently playing in the background stopped playing and another sensual music started to play. 

A few couples of werewolves started to dance in pairs at the center of the ballroom.

"Do you want to dance?" Simon asked me, standing up from his chair. 

I narrowed my eyes at him, "Your mate is probably out there-" 

Simon shook his head at me, seeming a little disappointed, "Nah, she is not here" He said with a sad smile, "I think I would meet her soon but definitely not tonight" He added. 

Simon has been nothing but sweet to me since we met today. "Okay," I agreed, "One dance wouldn't hurt me" I muttered to myself. 

Simon extended his hand towards me and I took it, this time without sparing a glance at my mate. But I knew he was looking at me. I could feel his eyes on me as we walked away from him and his little mistress. 

"Finally, I thought we would be stuck with that Alpha" Simon whispered, putting his hand on my waist and I rested behind his shoulder. 

I giggled at that, "Yeah, that would be frustrating" I smiled as we started to move in synchronization with the music that was currently playing, "Wow, you got the moves" I complimented him as we twirled around. 

"Thanks" He grinned. 

We danced for some time, all the while I felt Alpha Xander's eyes on me but I ignored him. If he thought he could get a chick then I could get a dude as well. But I would not use Simon like that. 

I knew it was wrong to use him to make my mate jealous. 

I sighed when the music stopped playing, "I think I have to go now" I said, pulling my hands away from Simon. 

Another sensual piece of music started to play but neither of us acknowledged that "Do you want me to walk with you?" Simon asked me politely. 

"Nah, I am fine" I shook my head at him. 

I allowed myself to look at my mate one more time and my heart dropped when I found that blondie and my mate literally eating each other's faces without any shame in a room full of werewolves. 

My wolf completely shattered. She didn't even say a word at that. 

"That's okay, I would walk you out," Simon said and I forced my teary eyes to look away from them and nodded my head at him, not trusting my voice. 

I just wanted to go back home. To Dawson City and curl under my bed into a pathetic ball. 

I walked towards the exit of the ballroom with a heavy heart by Simon's side, trying not to cry then and there. I would do that when I get alone but right now, I should keep my head held high. 

"It was nice knowing you," Simon said when we walked out of the ballroom towards the main exit of the hotel, "Too bad you're not my mate" He added, looking wretchedly disappointed now. 

I was disappointed as well. If only I had Simon as my mate... I could only wish that now... 

I smiled at him, "I am sure your mate is blessed to have you as her mate" I told him truthfully. 

I could feel someone's eyes on me as I talked with him and I knew it was my mate's burning gaze. I ignored him again. There's no point in looking at him, right? 

"I hope to meet you again, Irina," Simon said, stuffing his hands into his pockets. 

I debated on something as I walked, "Me too, Simon" I grabbed his arm and stopped his steps. Before I could chicken out, I reached to stand on my tippy toes and pressed my lips on Simon's cheek, knowing fully well that my mate was watching. 

The next thing I knew was me being ripped off from Simon and Alpha Xander snapping Simon's neck in a split second. 

"NO!" I cried out as Simon's lifeless body hit the ground, "What the f**k have you done?" I looked up at Alpha Xander in horror.