Falling For My Cruel Mate novel Chapter 20

"For protection. We are going into someone else's territory and for all we know it could be a trap." His mood instantly snapped into the usual boring serious one. I nod my head letting him know that I was paying attention.

"Alpha Black, Luna." A guard came forward and bowed his head respectfully to the both of us. It was a bit strange having someone bow to you. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. "Will Beta Johnson be traveling in the same car as you?"

"No." Ajax responded. I frowned a little bit knowing that the journey to the FireMoon pack would for sure be a long boring one without Sam.

The guard simply nodded and opened the vehicle door for us. Ajax slipped in easily and extended a hand for me to get in as well. Boy, did he have lots of surprises for me today. Why was he being so kind? Why am I complaining? I gratefully took his hand and sat down, leaving some room in between us.

"Thank you," I say as the guard closed door. He looked like he was about to say something before his phone began to ring in his pocket. He answered it.

I sighed, a bit annoyed that I would have to be stuck in a car with him for who knows how long. How long is the ride there exactly? I wanted to ask but I knew it would be rude to interrupt him on the phone.

I began to take in the surroundings and play with the buttons. One controlled the window obviously, the other controlled the air conditioner and heat. I played with the light a little before another button caught my eye. It was one that sat just below the black tinted glass that separated the back seat from the front. I pushed it down and along with it went the glass. Wow, I've never been in a car that had a partition before, seeing as how I didn't have much need to leave my family's pack.

I played with it a few times before Ajax grabbed ahold of my hand and pulled it away. He rose the partition back up and glared at me. I hadn't even noticed he'd finished his phone call.

"Must you touch everything? You're like a child." He snapped. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms across my chest. This man must be bipolar. One minute he's teasing and having a bit of fun and then next he's acting like a prick.

He sighed heavily once he realized I wasn't going to answer. I didn't care if we didn't speak for this whole car ride. Maybe I could catch up on my sleep.

"Octavia, please promise me you'll behave once we get there." He seemed annoyed, but who am I to care? He doesn't care for me so why should I care for him? This mate bond is driving me insane. I could literally feel it growing stronger as the days pass.

"Yes, Alpha." I say in a monotone voice.