A weekend with the Alpha novel Chapter 54

"Yes," he answered, his voice sounding anything but reasonable. "You have the natural talent of driving me crazy, not a lot can do that."

That was not a compliment but my heart already decided to take it as such.

"I just want my freedom, is that too much to ask?" I raised a brow but spoke in a softer tone of voice.

"It is when your freedom comes at the price of your life. You might hate me, I don't mind, but I am trying to keep you safe," he said and I could see the exhaustion in his face. He was tired, and I wondered what could have gotten him to this point.

Maybe I took him there.

"I am tired of you acting like a spoilt brat and treating me like an enemy. I just want you safe. Things aren't as black and white as you make them out to be. I saved your life. I brought you here to protect you despite knowing how much rebellion you embody. Still, I have kept you here to keep you safe because those who attacked you could come back to finish the job. We treated you of the poison in your veins and you would have died if you were left alone out there. All I have done has been for you. That's not what a bad guy does, that is what someone who cares does. And you might call this place a prison, but it's a haven. It's the only place your attackers can't come because they know we'll be ready. The least you can do is show a little appreciation."

"I didn't ask you to fight for me. Taking my choices away from me isn't what a good guy does."

"Well, then, I'd be the bad guy." he turned to leave, and I knew he might not return if he did, not after everything I'd said to him.

"You have to let me out. At least let me talk to Daniel. He probably is worried sick about me and confused as to where I am."

He didn't turn back to me as he spoke. "Once Ivan returns, he feeds us his discovery and tells us the next line of action. I will know what to do."

"And when will he return?"

Being around him all the time wasn't helping. The only way to keep a sound head was to stay angry, and that wouldn't work forever. He had done his best to remain calmer. It was good, and it reminded me of the Aaron I was with the weekend that changed my life. It didn't help me; it kept me thinking about him even though I shouldn't. I had Daniel and it wouldn't be fair if I ended up cheating on him again.

'Your mind is already doing the cheating.'

I stood at the window an hour later, staring through at the night sky and wondering how long it'll take for Aaron to walk through that door and tell me how Ivan's discovery went. My patience ran thin, and it didn't surprise me. I never had the gift of patience growing up. I couldn't stay here while some people decided on matters that had to do with my safety.

I walked to the door and pulled at it. It opened, and it was no longer a surprise. I stepped out and made my way through the hallway. I remember what happened yesterday in the hallway. Damor had scared the life out of me, but I told myself this would be different.

I heard a voice coming from far away on the left side of the hallway and I dragged my legs there, careful not to make a sound. The Harts were downstairs and the discussion they were having had gone out of control from the look of it. The door of the study was open, and I stood hidden by the entrance door where no light was. It wasn't dark, but I stood hidden from the angle of the passage.