The Alpha Meets The Rogue

Chapter 3

"I'll stay, for right now," I said while Jace grinned and nodded.

When Jace noticed that I got hungry, he left to get us food. Not thirty minutes later, he was back with a brown bag and a few drinks.

I wanted to go for a swim, but didn't have any clothes. 

After a lot of convincing from Jace, I got in with my bra and panties, but wearing his shirt over them. He didn't mind scampering around in his boxers.

I didn't want to trust Jace at first, but after spending the day with him, it was hard to resist his charm.

I learnt that Jace has been the Beta for the Midnight Moon Pack for four years now. 

His best friend is the Alpha, he enjoys pack life, and he lives on his own. His family is part of the pack, but he wanted to enjoy the "bachelor life".

Jace tried to ask me questions. Every time he did, I placed the attention on something else. Either he let it go, or my distractions had been really good.

We stayed at the lake until late that afternoon. The sun was setting and a chilly air was settling around us. My hair was still damp so the air felt really cold.

"We should probably run back already," Jace told me, looking worried as I felt shivers run through my body.

I nodded my head and went to remove my clothes behind a tree.

It wasn't long before we made it back to the car. I told Jace where I was staying and he drove me to the hotel, claiming he was good friends with Marie.

"Long time, no see, Marie," Jace excitedly told the lady behind the desk.

"I know, Jace. You need to make time to visit us more often," Marie replied, walking from behind the counter and embracing Jace in a hug.

"Sure will, now take care of my friend here. She's new in town and hopefully, she'll stay with us for a while." Jace wrapped his arm around my shoulder and smiled down at me.

Marie looked surprised, but brightly offered us a grin.

"I see you got to meet Leila," Marie said to Jace.

"Sure, did," Jace replied, without taking his gaze off me.

"I'll see you tomorrow Marie. Thank you for everything," I told the lady, before walking away.

"Sure thing hun! Just call me if you need anything." I was off to my room, with Jace still by my side.

"Will you be okay on your own?" Jace asked me after we reached my room. I was hesitant to let him in, fearing he would assume it was an invitation for a sleepover.

"I was alone last night. This one shouldn't be any different."

"Do you have a pen?" I wasn't carrying my purse, so I was forced to go inside my room to get one.

I handed him the pen and he wrote down his number in a pad that was on my bedside table. He asked for my number, but I wasn't carrying a phone. 

I had left my cell phone at home, only writing down in a book important numbers and addresses I might need later.

"I'll come by tomorrow, okay?" Jace told me as he stood outside my opened door. I nodded my head.

His hand softly caressed my check and down my neck. Being about 6'1 in height, compared to my 5'4, he had to lean down to reach me. 

As he did, I feared he would kiss me but didn't dare move away.

He softly brushed his lips on mine, pressing longer than usual.

"Have a good night," he waved and walked away from me.

I breathed a sigh of relief as I closed the door and rested my back on it.

I didn't know what to do. It would be better to be part of a pack. Jace was nice enough and of a high enough rank to protect me, would anyone from my pack come after me.

But no matter how much Jace was attracted to me right now, if he ever found his mate, he would leave me.

I would never put myself in a position as defenseless as that.

That night, I slept thinking about possible scenarios for the next few days.

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