A Broken Contract (Alpha's Secret Regret) novel Chapter 74

"He's right. It really is a short house."

"Alex, go back to bed!" I yelled before adding,

"Do you need something? Look, if this is about earlier, it was your idea that he calls you daddy -"

"You'll get a new neighbour soon," he cuts me off. "Maybe in the coming week."

I was confused as he pointed across the street from me. The car Lindsey drove with her partner laid parked by the curb.

"It's not Lindsey though," he supplied. "The ones coming will handle nights till mornings... and weekends. About those silly paparazzis yesterday, I don't want you to worry. It's already taken care of."

"You're leasing the house across the street?" I asked finally.

"More like buying," he replied. "For security reasons."

"How long will this go on?"

"What? Keeping you both safe?" His tone took an edge.

"No. Having us constantly babysitted?"

"Always!

Look, Sara. Things are going to keep changing. And fast. For instance, you and I know... Alex shouldn't live... HERE in this tiny house. Your father knows this too. That's why he hates me."

"We both know why my father hates you. And keep your voice down!" I snapped. "He lives where I live. Is that all you came to tell me?"

"I'm going to say something, and I hope you won't take it as a threat. You're right. Our son lives where you live. But we both know where you live isn't up to his standards, so it's temporary," he said.

"Whether you're part of the pack or not... you're still a werewolf, Sara... And I'm alpha. You and I can’t do anything about that. So why not let me take care of my family like only I can?"

He started to leave, then stopped. "Also, I figured out why you thought I invited your friend."

I waited. He seemed to be searching for words as a frown roughened his brow.

"We're not involved. She's... nothing to me. Never has been. And never will be." His eyes grew more intense.

I wanted to ask what he meant by never has been. But that could invite a conversation I wasn't sure I wanted to have.

"Why are you telling me that? It's none of my business," I replied.

"I'm telling you, cuz I don't want you misunderstanding me. You did see us... kiss that night." He let out a deep breath and rubbed his forehead.