It was the next day, and the last day of the conference for the Alphas.
I refused to leave the room I shared with Kay. And she was kind enough to grab my luggage from Kyles room.
I also stayed silent about everything. The only person that knew was Kay. She covered for me by saying I was sick.
Obviously that led to mom worrying and trying to check up on me, but I just kept the door locked and refused to unlock it.
I really did not want to run into this Moretti guy. I did not want to be forced to Italy. I just wanted to go back to America, and to leave this damn country. I’ve had enough of it already.
I guess I’ve been sitting around the window a little too long, because sure enough I heard the knock only Kay knew to get in.
‘Is anyone with you?’ I mindlink.
‘No. It’s just me. And I have food, so open up.’
I jump out of the seat and open the door for her. Sure enough, it’s just her and a tray of food.
I close the door and it locks automatically with a click. But I still lock it again on the upper latch.
“That conference went by fast?” I question, and take a slice of pizza off the tray.
Kay nodded. “Yeah. There wasn’t much to discuss after the council summed up that everything was up to standards.”
“That’s interesting. Usually they change a bunch of rules and training procedures.” I take a bite out of my food.
She shrugged. “I guess not this year. But hey, we would go celebrate! For things finally not changing, you know?”
I shook my head. “No way. Not for me at least. I’m not leaving this room until we’re leaving for the airport.”
Kay laughed. “Alright. Well, I’m going to go out and get a few drinks then. Maybe I can find my mate as well.” She winked.
“You go do that. I’ll be here when you get back.” I grab another slice of pizza.
“Promise?”
“I promise.”
Kay smiles and gives me a small kiss on the cheek. I groan and use my shirt sleeve to wipe away her germs.
“I’ll be back late. Don’t stay up for me.”
I nodded, and with that, she walked out.
———
Taking a deep breath, I realized that I needed to open a window.
But instead I opened the balcony screen door and made my way to the railing.
Nights felt so peaceful, and calm. It will forever be one of my favorite feelings in the world.
I’m brought out of my trance by a knock at the door.
Slowly, I walk back into the room and approach the door with caution. It wasn’t the special knock me and Kay had between us.
I grabbed a steak knife off the tray from earlier, and go look in the peep hole on the door.
There was no one?
“Do you realize you can’t hide from me?”
I scream and turn around, holding the knife out in front me defensively.
And there stood the one and only Alpha Moretti.
“How did you get in here?” I try to put up a strong front, but my own voice fails me when you hear it shake.
He just rests his arms across his chest, and stares at me.
The smell of mint invades my nose once again, and I lower the steak knife to my side.
“What’s your name?” His deep voice sends shivers down my spine.
“What’s yours?” I fire back.
He doesn’t respond, and suddenly I’m in a trance all because I looked into his eyes.
They held no emotion whatsoever. Or if they did, it’s very guarded and well hidden.
He slowly started to approach me, and I nervously held my ground.
He was easily 6’6″, maybe taller. He stopped right in front of me, and I barely met his chest.
“Open the door behind you.”
Who is this guy, telling me what to do already?
I think the fuck not.
“No.” I deny.
His eyes narrow slightly. He reaches out his arms and I close my eyes, afraid of what’s going to happen.
But nothing does. I open my eyes and he’s reaching past me to open the door.
He also undoes the top lock and opens it.
“Goddess, that took forever. What were you two doing? Fucking or something?” Malik rushes in and rolls his eyes.
When me and Moretti don’t respond, he turns around and looks at the two of us.
“Moretti, what the hell did you do to the poor thing? He’s as pale as a ghost.”
He pushes past the Alpha and holds onto my shoulders.
“I’m sorry if he’s been too moody or brooding towards you already.” His expression quickly changes from sympathetic to anger, and he turns around to face my mate.
“We discussed this! I told you specifically to not scare the living daylights out of him.” He poked at his chest.
Vessel quickly growled when he saw the contact between Moretti and Malik, even though it was barely anything.
Moretti just made eye contact with me again, and Malik turned around.
“Did you just growl? At me?” He says lowly.
I shrug. “So what if I did?”
Malik approaches me again, and then quickly hugs me.
What the hell is wrong with this man?
“That’s so cute! You’re already protective over him!” He practically shouts in my ear, and I wince.
He pulls away. “As adorable as that is, we need to get your stuff packed.” And then turns around and starts looking through the drawers.
“Excuse me?” My jaw drops and I walk around Moretti so I could watch Malik with a better view.
“We’re flying back to Rome in four hours. So we have to get you packed and ready to go, babe.” He smiles at me.
I hear Moretti growl when Malik says ‘babe‘
“Oh zip it, big guy. Jealousy doesn’t look good on you.” He points accusingly at Moretti.
“Don’t call him babe.” He huffs.
They start to get into a petty argument over who can call me who, and I finally shut them both up.
“I’m not going with either of you, on a plane, to Rome. And no one is calling me babe, or any pet name. You hear me?”
Malik gives me a shocked look, and Moretti comes closer to me.
“You are going back to Italy with us, and you’re not going to argue about it.” He says sternly.
“No the fuck I’m not. You don’t control me.” I spat.
He says nothing, and turns around to a frozen Malik.
“Forget about his things. We’re leaving now.”
I feel myself start to panic.
“No! I’m not going anywhere with yo-AH! Put me down right now!”
Moretti put me over his shoulder and held onto me by the back of my knees.
Malik tried to hide a smile, but desperately failed.
“What are you laughing at?” I snarl.
I feel Moretti start to walk out of the room and Malik trailed closely behind.
“That was a cute attempt at fighting Moretti.”
“You know you guys are literally kidnapping me, right?” I huff.
Malik just laughs.
“The plane ride back home is going to be so fun with you, babe.”
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