Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
I crossed my arms over my chest, and with as much attitude I could muster, I answered him. “First, you aren’t my father or brother to be able to speak to me that way. Second, he is my mate. Why are you so concerned?” I asked. He threw his hands up in defense and said, “Sorry, it’s the Alpha in me. I didn’t mean anything bad by it. Damian is Alpha Lawrence DeLuca’s kid. If he was anything like him, I would be really worried about you. That’s all.” I softened my stature, and made note of what he was saying. “I understand your worry, I do. However, I didn’t sense any ill will or danger from him. I’ve literally known the man for less than 5 hours. Let me be the one to find out how he is, alright? If I get any inkling of danger, I will let you all know immediately. Deal?” I asked.
Adelina came to hug me and apologized. I know they worry about me, because let’s face it, I don’t have the best track record of choosing the right people to surround myself with, but this just felt different. Me and my wolf, Alaska, felt we were safe with him. It was nothing he did in particular, just an overwhelming sense of safety and calm when he was near. Maybe it was the mate bond, but honestly it felt like more than that.
I went to the kitchen to make a snack and Asteria joined me. “Sister, don’t listen to all of them. They are just worried about you. If you trust him, then that’s all that matters. I met him earlier at the party, and he seemed really nice. I didn’t sense danger from him either. Unlike you, I am a better and more cautious judge of character,” she laughed.
She was right. Asteria was an excellent judge of character. She finished her sandwich and started to leave. She paused in the doorway and said, “That guy Josh, he is bad news sis. I feel it deeply. He never spoke to me, but when he was close by, the feeling of unease nearly overwhelmed me. Please be cautious of him.” I nodded my head at her, and turned to finish my snack. I carried the plate to my room, and sat it on my bed.
I changed into my night clothes, and got comfy on my bed. I clicked on the TV and turned on an old movie called Moonstruck. I was just like my mom, I loved the classics, and Nicolas Cage movies were some of my favorites. I picked up my phone to put it on the charge and I noticed I had 3 missed texts from Damian, and 8 from Josh. I clicked on Josh’s first, since there were so many, and was shocked at what I saw.
Josh: Lette, it’s Josh. Please let me know you are OK.
Josh: Are you there?
Josh: Where are you?
Josh: Answer me, Alette.
Josh: Alette…… He is keeping you from talking to me, isn’t he?
Josh: This is crazy? Why won’t you talk to me?
Josh: I don’t like this….
Josh: Remember, you were mine first, Alette. MINE!
I wasn’t going to answer him tonight. The last text concerned me quite a bit. It felt like he was treating me like a possession, and not a friend. Maybe everyone was right about him. I closed Josh’s texts and opened the ones from Damian.
Damian: Hi, Love. It’s Damian, now you have my number.
Damian: Just got home, sleep well, and I will message you in the morning. <3
Damian: I just had to kick Josh out of my place. He went ballistic as soon as I walked through the door. Please make sure your place is locked up tight. I don’t know what I would do if something happened to you.
I clicked the reply button and quickly typed out a message.
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
On her wedding anniversary, Alicia is drugged and stumbles into the wrong room—straight into the arms of the powerful Caden Ward, a man rumored never to touch women. Their night of passion shocks even him, especially when he discovers she’s still a virgin after two years of marriage to Joshua Yates.