The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 29

He punches the cell door angrily. I flinch in fright. I'm worried. 

"Damn it, Astrid! Why can't you be a good little mate and do what you're told?" He yells.

Hearing keys, James unlocks the cell. It creaks open. James picks me up and sits on the bench, holding me tightly in his lap. I try to fight him off. I scratch his cheek. He slaps me hard across the face and wraps his arms tightly around me so I can't move. His nose nuzzles my hair and sniffs the back of my neck. 

"Astrid, I could make you so happy if you let me," he says.

"You will never think of Alpha Ryker again if you give me a chance," he whispers. I wriggle and squirm. "After your first shift, I will mark you straight away," he says. I stiffen at his words. 

"No, I won't let you. You can't mark me. I belong with Ryker."

"You may not like the thought of it now, but you will learn to love me," he says. 

"I will never love you, James! So, you better start getting that into your thick head!"I yell.

"Finally! You speak," he says with a chuckle. "Two more nights and your wolf will be here. Perhaps I'll watch your first shift. Hmm?" he says. 

"I'd rather you go jump off a cliff!"I say.

"Now, now," he says, moving my hair away from my shoulder. He plants kisses along my shoulder. 

"Stop!"I yell and squirm. James lets out a sigh and places me on the stone bench. 

"I will be back tomorrow to spend more bonding time with you," he smiles.

I cross my arms in disapproval as he leaves the cell and locks the door.