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Mason doesn’t get it. He shakes his head with frustration. “What the fuck are you talking about? I’ve been with Clara all afternoon…”
“Yes.” I breathe deeply before I let anything out. “And Clara is the one. She’s the alpha of the new pack. Me and Adam saw the ceremony and it had something to do with some glowing gem she wears…”
“The necklace,” he growls as he touches his own chest like he’s the one wearing it. “I’ve seen it. I just didn’t pay any attention to it.”
“Right… the necklace. As soon as Adam realized it was her, he freaked out because he knows that you have been spending time with Clara. He didn’t think we should act.”
Watching Mason pace up and down a little as he tries to process this is intimidating. I don’t know what I should do. Usually, I can tell what Mason needs from me, but not now. I can’t see anything. He’s stressed out and trying to process, and he doesn’t have enough space to do that. He probably needs a run in the woods… not that it did Adam much good.
“She’s… it’s her?” he asks, checking again. “She’s the enemy? And it’s all because of that fucking necklace…”
There’s so much more going on underneath the surface, but Mason is holding it all inside. That doesn’t mean I can’t feel it bubbling and brewing, though, sending him over the edge. The pressure cooker has just about reached its boiling point and is finally about to explode. The worst part is we’re all going to get caught up in the hurricane that blows through this room. I don’t think thereisany escape after all…
9
CLARA
Anxiously I chew down on my thumbnail while I watch Mason and one of his guys deep in conversation. I have no idea what it’s about, but it doesn’t look good. Ireallydon’t need Mason to be in a bad mood tonight because what I really want is to have some fun and to forget about all my problems. I’m too stressed for more drama. I can’t handle it.
Oh fuck, and now they’re looking at me. They’re staring at me like I just yelled something shocking. Like I’m the one here causing trouble. Obviously, I’m not. I’m just standing here like an idiot, waiting for Mason to come back to me.
I’m a little intrigued by this friend of his, though. I don’t know anything about him, I haven’t met him before, but he’s smoking hot as well. Damn it, do they all have to be gorgeous? His deep brown eyes and a curious smile make my heart sing. I can feel the intensity in his eyes burning into me. It seems like he wants me from across the room as well. I can feel the desire absolutely dripping off him.
I have to admit, I wouldn’t mind if he crossed the room and swept me up in his arms. I’m sure he could distract me in the same way that Mason could too. Maybe in a different way, because he looks more sensual perhaps. Thrilling in a different way…
But I can’t look at him for too long because Mason is crossing the room now to come for me. His eyes are flaming with fire but not the passionate kind. He looks mad. I stiffen my spine and try to prepare myself for him to send me away. Clearly something else is going on, and Adam has been sent to bed drunk, so I really am alone.
“Come on,” Mason growls as he takes my hand. “We’re going to bed.”
Oh!What the fuck is happening? He doesn’t want to send me away after all. But I don’t know if going to his room is a wise choice when he’s clearly in a bad mood as well. Not that I’m given much choice. Mason is tugging me along and I’m going with him.
“I’m so stupid,” Mason mutters, almost as if he’s talking to himself. “I can’t believe I didn’t see it before. How did I manage to miss it…”
I don’t know what he’s talking about, and I also don’t know if he’s even talking to me. I part my lips, wondering what I should say, and if I should even say a thing. But I don’t manage to get any words out. I’m too confused about all of this. My brain is spinning, my head is scrambled and all over the place.
The mood isn’t what I wanted it to be when we get to his room. I was imagining a sexy and fun time, allowing me to step out of everything that’s been circling through me. I know it’s an issue, and me even being here with Mason after what he did is fucked up, but no one has to know about it. No one has to know my terrible, naughty secret but me.
The fact that I really shouldn’t be here only adds to the taboo nature of everything, making it naughtier. I know this is wrong, but that makes it right.
But we’re getting none of that tonight. Nothing at all. I perch on the edge of Mason’s bed as he paces up and down in his room, refusing to say a word. Or maybe he can’t say a word. To me. Oh God, what ifI’mthe one who’s upset him? Although what the hell could I have done? I mean, I’m not the one who went on a murderous rampage…
Adam. Fuck, what if he found out about me and Adam fooling around? There was a moment with Cain as well. Maybe he somehow knows about it and he’s about to murder me too. I don’t know what happens in this pack, but I’m sure fooling around with different guys won’t please the alpha when he thinks he has a claim on me.
How do I tell him thathe’sthe one who awoke this in me? I was a virgin before he unlocked the dragon of desire within me. I wouldn’t have gone anywhere near the other guys if that hadn’t happened. I don’t know if that will help though.
The longer this silence goes on, the more unbearable the tension becomes. I don’t know how long I can stand it, truth be told. It’s bubbling up within me, starting to drive me crazy.
“What’s going on?” I finally erupt because it’s too much. “What’s up, Mason?”
He sighs heavily and finally turns to stare at me. I can tell by the disappointment in his gaze that this is definitely something to do with me. I guess he has found out about the other guys, and we’re about to have it out. I don’t know what I can say to him though. I don’t know how I can make all of this okay. What the hell is about to happen?
I clutch the side of the bed so hard that my knuckles turn white. But I don’t take my eyes off Mason, I refuse to do so, fearing that once I let him out of my sight, that will be it for us. Everything will erupt and spiral out of control.
“Clara, I need to ask you something.” I nod, almost feeling the color drain from my cheeks. “I need to ask you about your position now.”
“My position?” What does that mean?
“Yes, are you the alpha now? Of your pack.”
