For the Taking ?

47? Fool

She crossed her legs as she reached over and grabbed the form again. "What do I need to know to put together a new boarder patrol schedule?"

I wanted to shout and tell her not to change the topic but I couldn't. I couldn't be greedy. It didn't matter if I wanted to indulge more in what we shared. It didn't matter because I promised myself never to force her into anything she didn't want to do. It didn't matter if I wanted to talk more about us, about our bond, about how much I truly cared about her.

It'll never matter to her.

I heard his footsteps stop in front of the door. What a little weasel. I didn't show any signs that he was right there. I didn't want her to be distracted by him she was mine and I didn't want to share her. Fuck, I didn't want him around her. It didn't matter he was her best friend, he was still a liability.

"You'll need the names of those that are already on the team." I rolled my chair back pulling out a file. I didn't bother opening it up instead sliding it over to her to grab.

She had flipped open the folder sifting through the first few document. I watched intently as she narrowed her eyes reading every detail and every name. She didn't get far though before there was a knock on the door.

I internally groaned at his knock. Staying silent I hoped he'd get the memo and leave but only those with common sense would understand. This moron was persistent, knocking again. Still, I said nothing, eyeing the door with botheration.

"Aren't you going to-"

"Nope." I grumbled, ignoring another set of knocks.

My laptop screen was more important than that nuisance. How'd he even know she was in here anyways? He wasn't wandering to my office to see me after all, and he could talk to her any other time, why now?

"I can grab the door for you." She started to her feet. I didn't let her get far hurrying around the desk and gentle pushing her back into her seat.

"No, just-" Another knock and I grounded my teeth together. "-stay here. I'll get it."

Phina gave me questioning eyes but I turned away quickly. I didn't need her asking anymore questions. This was already going to make me look bad.

My hand hovered over the door knob with reluctance. This human was about to get the worst side of me.

The door was pulled open and the annoying human froze locking eyes with me. He did look away holding my stare with a cold and stead disposition. Was he taunting me? He had to be.

"Andy?" I heard bafflement in her voice.

The boy didn't look away from me instead crossing his arms. I could have laughed. I should have laughed. He was practically puffing out his chest to make up for his less than intimidating stance. I swore I could have flicked him in the forehead and he'd fall over, but I couldn't do that.

Phina believe that I'm still this selfish manipulative person. I couldn't keep her from him especially now. My wolf wasn't helping either forcing the memory of the time I told her he was her responsibility. I shouldn't be surprised or mad, I was the cause of all this now.

I had no one to blame but myself.

"Sera, can I talk to you? Alone." He didn't glance at her once trying to prove some sort of point by staring me down.

I cocked my head to the side. This boy must take me as a fool because if he were doing this to any other male wolf he'd be six feet under.

Phina's socked feet padded against the floor as she came closer. "Is something wrong?"

"No."

"Great, then I'll be closing the door." I chimed shutting the door.

His hands planted against the door shoving it open once again. I didn't fight it allowing him to push the door wider. The door slammed against the bookshelf behind it. He flinched at the noise.

Did he expect me to fight him opening the door? I had better things to do than play childish games.

"You done?" I asked.

"Osiris." Phina hissed.

"Excuse me?" Andy sounded insulted. Good.

I couldn't hid my smirk as I watched him flex the muscles of his biceps. Aww, I had upset the human. I wished I cared more that way I didn't have to stoop back to my old habits of snippy remarks and sarcastic banter.

"What? Are you deaf?"

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" Andy dropped his hands to his sides balling up his hands into fists. The whites of his knuckles visible with every clench.

"Alright that's enough, both of you." Phina squeezed herself in between us, her little frame looked dwarf in comparison.

She faced him peering up at him to get his attention. "Andy, can whatever you wanted to talk about wait? Now isn't the best time."

Andy was already shaking his head before she was done speaking. "You're siding with him?"

My grin only grew wider. I could have sworn my stomach was doing back flips in admiration. I knew she wasn't truly siding with me, that would be too soon, we weren't there yet. He didn't know that and I wasn't about to correct him. The less he knew the better.

"I'm not siding with anyone Andy."

"Yes, you are. Look at yourself, just throwing yourself at him like- like- . I thought you were better than that Sera."

He was jealous, I shouldn't be surprised. I wasn't exactly surprised I figured there was more to their friendship than just caring for her. He wanted her and this was his way of stocking claim.

"I don't know what's going on with you Andy but you don't sound like yourself."

"Well, maybe if you weren't blindly drooling all over the fucker I wouldn't be like this."

I looked down at Phina as she backed up from her so called friend. The tension in her shoulder was evident. Phina's bottom lip quivered and that was my last straw. I wasn't just going to sit here and watch him tear her down.

Gently, I rested my hand on her shoulder slipping myself in front of her shielding her from his hateful gaze. 

"What's your problem?"

"What's my problem? What is my problem? I don't have a problem, you're the problem. You're feeding her lies, promising that you won't keep her prisoner here if she just gives you a chance. I wasn't born yesterday." He stepped up to me with darkness in my eyes.

Licking my teeth I tried to remain unbothered but my wolf was egging me on to throw him back into the wall. Taking in a deep breath I forced myself to give him one last chance to redeem himself.

"Listen, I don't care what you think of me. You can call me anything you want but you will not talk to Phina like that. Your issue is with me not her, so don't speak to her like a child."

Andy rolled his eyes. "You're not in charge of me."

I shrugged. "Truth be told I am, but that's beside the point. I want you to apologize to her."

He locked his jaw. Was he that irate that he wouldn't give her simple "sorry". He had no manners.

Andy scoffed offering Phina just a single belittling glance. "When you're ready to see him for what he really is, you know where to find me."