Chương 27: HIS GAMMA'S MESSAGE

"Oh God, no.. no." Derek chanted repeatedly, his heart hammering rapidly in his chest as he heard his little witch's voice.

"Are you going to answer me or stand there like an idiot?" She stated.

But he didn't want to turn yet.

"Maru , what should I do?" He mind whispered to his wolf.

"I don't know. You started the war. You should end it." Maru said.

Derek already knew that his wolf was angry with him. He hurt their mate. "But I had no choice." He thought weakly.

"Hey bean head!" Emma called angrily, poking her index finger at Derek's back. "What did you say I am?" She queried, trying hard to mask the hurt she felt when she heard his opinion about her.

'A dunce, a leech??' She scoffed as she repeated the foul words in her head. She was none of that. She didn't know where he got his opinion from, she didn't care but she was going to prove him wrong. No one steps over her. No one, ever.

"Cut the crap out.. leech."

Emma heard the harsh voice, then felt a hand swatting her finger away from Derek's back. She looked at the way the voice came from, only to see the blondie; the blondie that had tried bullying her in the eatery; the blondie that Melvina called Claire.

'What was the bitch doing here?' She thought angrily. Looking from Derek who had swiveled when the blondie called her a leech to the blondie, a crazy thought occurred to her. 'Were they dating?' She wondered, getting angrier at the thought.

"Claire, calm down." She heard Clem say, trying to pacify the bitch. She had forgotten for a minute that he was there.

They had been talking earlier under the tall oak tree, when she had spotted Derek and a girl she couldn't place talking. She had been displeased at the sight for reasons she could not explain and had told Clem that it would be nice for them to say hi to Derek. Her actual reason was to disrupt the conversation going on between the duo in front of her that were discussing in hush tones under the warm gaze of the sun.

He had agreed, but reluctantly; she noticed but didn't care. She just wanted to stop the convo in front, going on without her. He had went on with her till she got to the duo. And that was when she heard the remark. It had hurt her, and she wasn't happy with herself for feeling hurt. She shouldn't be; he wasn't worth it.

"Okay, I think we should do some introductions here." She heard the bitch blondie say.

"I'm Claire." The blondie continued, twirling her long blond hair around her fingers.

"This is Clem..my brother." She stated, pointing at Clem while emphasizing 'brother'.

Emma was petrified. "Your brother?" she croaked out.

"Yes dunce.. my brother." The Claire replied. "We're twins actually." She stated, grinning evily.

Emma turned to look at Clem take a nervous stance. He hadn't mention that he had a sister when they had talked about their families under the oak tree. They were even twins. She winced at the betrayal.

"And lastly, this is Derek… My boyfriend." The bitch concluded, running her fingers over Derek's chest as she made the introduction.

Emma didn't know why again, but she felt more hurt knowing that Derek was dating Claire, than Clem being twins with her. Her heart was twisting in pain, and she didn't like it. She had to leave; her morning shift would soon be starting anyway.

She turned to walk out of the scene, her strength to fight having being drained out completely by the introductions, but she was pulled back by the bitch. She just knew it was her. Only a bitch would drag someone that way.

"Hey!" she said, pushing off her hands.

"Where do you think you are going?" Claire asked.

"Work." She replied monotonely.

"Well introduce yourself, or do you want me to do that for you?" Claire continued, smirking. "It would be an honor."

"Let's see what you got then." Emma said, curious to know but also knowing that the bitch would only just try to humiliate her further.

"Alright then!" Claire screamed a little, rubbing her hands in sweet victory. The human is sure stupid. She thought. She wouldn't have given me permission to introduce her.

She had seen the human leave the bench with her twin, strolling towards them and had concluded that the human must really know Derek to be looking at him that way. She had confirmed that later by throwing a jab at her, knowing fully well that she was right behind them and that Derek would concur with her; he wouldn't be caught dead defending a human.

Oh the joy when she had seen the hurt look on the human's face. It was fucking priceless. It was also obvious that she was crushing on Derek.

'She doesn't know what's coming for her.' Claire thought. Nobody is stealing Derek from her; not to mention a weak pathetic human. She just have to make the introduction short and sweet.

"Well, guys meet Emma. She is.." she was saying before Derek cut her off.

"Knock it off already Claire." He said, staring at her in contempt.

Claire couldn't understand it. Did the human already bewitch her Derek? She would have to kill her then. No one is taking him away from her.

"Oh shut it bean head." Emma said, cutting in. "Don't act like you care now. Why not give your girlfriend a helping hand to introduce me better." She continued, trying to sound nonchalant; even though his earlier remark had hurt her.

Derek was hurt as he heard his little witch's comment. It was his fault. He concluded. He had started this, and he would end it too. Stepping around Emma, he put his hands on her shoulder, neglecting the glare he got from his beta and the gasps from Claire and made the introduction.

"Hello guys, this is Emma. My.." He was saying, when Shane butted in.

"His newest friend." He said, pinching Emma's cheek. The human had gone beet red. Shane didn't know whether it was his pinch or Derek's hand over her shoulders. For some reasons, he thought the later was the case.

"Shane.." Derek called tiredly, but in relief. He had almost introduced Emma as his mate.

"And what's wrong with that?" Maru whined.

Derek ignored his wolf, and turned to his gamma who was now standing close to Clem. He didn't see Claire. She must have stomped off in anger after Shane had called Emma his newest friend. Well he didn't care; it was better that way.

"What are you doing here man.. I thought you didn't have classes today." He finally said, trying to mask the happiness that he felt that his little witch hadn't thrown off his hand from her shoulder. He drew her closer, ignoring the angry look on his beta's face. They would sort out their issues later. He thought.

"Yeah yeah.. I don't buh.." Shane said, then paused.

"But what.." He asked.

"Your father sent me to call you. Your Uncle is here." Shane concluded, rubbing his forehead.

bình luận bình luận của 2

Bình chọn

GỬI QUÀ TẶNG

next chapter

Chương 28: THE DESPISED UNCLE

Emma could literally see the thick tension in the air; a sharp knife could cut through it. From the expression on the boys' faces, she could tell that the uncle in question wasn't the Christmas gifts type; the boys didn't like him.

She knew she needed to leave. This was some deep shit family matter, and from experience she knew they would be more uncomfortable that she was there. It was better she left, and gave them some privacy; she had a work to get to anyway.

"Uhmm guys.." she said, trying to shuffle her neck away from Derek's hand; it hurt already from his tight grip since Shane mentioned his uncle. But she had enjoyed the feel of it while it lasted; although she felt stupid for even allowing him to pull her closer after his jab at her. She didn't understand why her emotions were so weak when it comes to him.

"I need to get to work." She said finally, also giving up on shuffling her neck away. He would just let me go himself. She thought, as she stared at the guys who seemed to have zoned in on her.

"Work?" Derek muttered. "What work?" He asked, looking down at his little witch with questioning eyes; his uncle-centered-thoughts forgotten for a moment.

Emma huffed, ignoring the sweet tingles that slide down her spine at his gaze. 'Why is he acting all interested? He should go his girlfriend' she thought, not minding the pang of jealousy she felt when she thought of the girlfriend.

"Emma.." she heard him say and sighed; she had zoned out again.

"I got her a work at a café. She has the morning shift there." Clem stated, before she could answer.

She could feel his grip tightening on her neck once more, and she smirked. It seems she wasn't alone in the jealous ring. And man, was she so happy about it.

"We have to be going Derek." Shane said, as he could feel the tension rising again; although for a different reason this time around. He knew he had to stop it; there were heavier matters on ground.

Derek shifted his gaze to his gamma; he knew what he was trying to do. But he had to go along with it.

"Okay then." He said, sliding his arms off his little witch's shoulder.

"Don't hesitate to call me if you need anything." He said, as he placed his two hands on her shoulder; turning her to face him.

"Why?" she retorted, crossing her arms across her chest.

He would have laughed at the fake-brave look on her face, but he had learnt from experience that she wouldn't like that. He didn't want to make her angry for the second or third time today.

"Because I care.." He answered, caressing her cheek softly; smiling as he saw her blush. He knew that she wasn't expecting that sort of answer from him, wasn't expecting the touch either.

"Okay. But I don't have your number." She muttered softly, to his amusement. His little witch was really cute. He thought staring at her.

He collected her phone which was in her hand, and input his cell number.

"Don't forget to call." He said.

"Alright." She muttered, and left; but not without saying goodbye to Clem and Shane.

"You both are a beautiful sight to behold." Shane said, smirking as he watched his alpha still staring after Emma as she walked farther away from them.

"Yeah, for now." Clem muttered.

Derek snapped his head away from the sight of his little witch, towards his beta as he heard his words.

"What did you just say?" He asked.

"I said.." Clem was talking, before Shane interrupted.

"Guys knock it off. We have to go." He stated. "And I think we might have a pack meeting after your uncle leaves." He said, looking at Derek.

"Why do you think so?" Clem asked. "We just had one two days ago."

"I think you are forgetting how tiring and conniving Derek's Uncle could be." Shane said.

Clem huffed. How could he forget? The man was a cold coward and he didn't understand why Derek's father still entertained him. Yes, they were brothers.. and so fucking what. He thought.

Turning away, he could see Derek already walking off, head bowed down in deep thought. He remembered what had happened earlier with Emma. His alpha was unusually protective of the human. He hoped it was just a mere crush that they would fight over, and not his mate. His twin would go crazy.

"Let's be going then." He said, referring to Shane who stood adjacent to him staring at their soon to be alpha.

He nodded, and they both went off fast in matching strides until they were at the same walking length with Derek.

The trio sauntered from the college grounds to the outside environs in silence. No one seemed to have anything to say.

"Are we going to walk? I came with my car." Clem finally said, as they got to the parking lot.

"Let's get in then." Derek stated. He wasn't in the mood to walk even. It was Aaron who had dropped him off at school; his car had developed a weird fault this morning.

Clem took out his keys, unlocked the door of the shiny mustang and turned on the ignition; letting the locked doors out so that his companions could enter. When they did, he zoomed off at a great speed.

They got to the pack house fifteen minutes later.

Derek stepped out of the car immediately, before Clem could turn off the ignition. He had to see his mother.

Walking up into his residence, knowing that his friends could find their way if they want to, he went straight to the kitchen through the back door. And as he had thought, his mother stood in the kitchen with his little sister preparing pancakes.

"Good afternoon Mom." He greeted, walking closer to the duo which stood near the kitchen sink.

Melvina whirled around at her son's voice, smiling when she saw him.

"How was your first day at college?" she asked enthusiastically, dropping a fine shaped batter in the pan on the fire.

"Boring as high school." He replied, carrying his baby sister up. She had trotted towards him when she caught sight of him.

"Shane told me…" He was saying when his father and his uncle came into the kitchen.

"Derek." His father called, surprised to see him in the kitchen. He had been waiting for him in the sitting room as he thought he would pass through there normally.

"Good afternoon Dad" Derek greeted

"Good afternoon Uncle Arnold." He muttered.