The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 52

“I’m fine, are you okay?” she looked up at him anxiously. He nodded placing a chaste kiss on her forehead, “Jake, I swear I didn’t know what he was planning. He was just so nice; I thought that he was just being friendly. I never thought that he could be planning something so devious.” She rushed hysterically and turned to me, “Alpha Allison, I am so sorry, I never meant for any of this to happen.” She was a lovely girl, perfect for my brother and I knew she was telling the truth.

I placed a comforting hand on her shoulder and smiled a gentle smile, “It’s okay Rosie, I know you had nothing to do with this. It’s obvious that he isn’t an expert criminal, he was just a victim of temptation and it made him stupidly confident.” I declared, a tad bit disappointed.

“Thank you Alpha, for saving Jake. I don’t know what I would do without him.” She confessed emotionally and Jake pulled her closer.

“It’s a small price to pay for all he’s done for me.” I grinned up at him and he puffed out his chest enjoying my praise in front of his mate.

“You live for a grand entrance, don’t you?” an amused voice spoke behind me and I smirked.

“Of course! The element of surprise is the lifeline of any drama.” I remarked smugly and he threw his head back laughing.

“It’s good to have you back Alpha. For a moment there, I really thought we’d lost you.” he admitted with an undertone of fear.

“You’re not getting rid of me that easily, Oilver.” I teased haughtily. His eyes flashed with certain darkness, but he blinked it away before I could register what it meant and turned his gaze to Rosie.

“Are you okay Roseanna?” he enquired seriously and she glimpsed up at Jake before sending him a sincere smile.

“I am perfect now Oli.” He nodded and locked eyes with me, sending me a meaningful look before he turned and walked away, leaving me to stare at his back as he disappeared into the pack house.

“What was that about?” Mom asked and everyone looked at me with the suspicion that was evident in her voice.

“Nothing.” I rushed out and felt my cheeks heat up slightly.

“She’s blushing!” Hunter exclaimed and they all laughed at my annoyed grumbling. The whole while, Devin just stood with his hands clenched and his jaw locked.

“Come on guys, can’t a girl catch a break? I just had a near death experience; I deserve to have someone look at me like they’re glad I’m alive.” I raved defiantly and held my hand to my chest with my nose upturned.

“Hey! We’re all happy that you are alive!” Hunter and Jolene exclaimed in unison which made me giggle.

“We really are honey. You know when that doctor told us that your health was deteriorating, we lost all hope.” Mom revealed and I sighed.

“It’s okay mom, I understand.” I reassured her with a soft smile, resisting the urge to wrap my arms around her.