The Mark of an Alpha {Book 1}?

Sixty Six

"Sorry, all I have is a blanket." I nod and shift back into my human form. I am happy for the blanket not that people seeing me naked was embarrassing but the fact that it is very cold outside. 

Angie wraps the blanket around me and Hunter makes his way towards me draping his arm on my shoulder. He rubs my arm as if to soothe his beast and comfort me as well.

"What were you thinking attacking an alpha and one of my guest," Mathew snaps at Zeke and Calvin stands next to his alpha looking at his broken brother.

"I'm sorry," Zeke does not lift his head up to look at Mathew. Hunter snorts and shakes his head.

"Sorry isn't going to cut it with me. I should banish you for attacking my next in line." He bellows at him and I can see that Mathew is actually considering it.

"Wait a minute," I can see the relief in Calvin's eyes, "banishment is a bit much don'tcha think. He's overwhelmed," I stare into Mathew's blue eyes and his anger still lingers within them.

"That doesn't justify what he tried to do. Zeke I am sorry but this is not forgivable in my eyes-"

"You banish him and I'll take him into my pack!" I straighten up and take a step towards Mathew. "I know that he messed up but who hasn't?"

Zeke whimpers, "You shouldn't stand up for me," he whispers. He is willing to be packless and become a rogue.

"You're damn right she shouldn't," Hunter hisses. My elbow hits him on the ribs. He glances down at me, "What? He attacked my future wife! He's lucky that he's part of the head alpha's pack or else he would be dead," when the last word left his lips he looks at Zeke, Hunter's eyes glow an amber color. He shakes his head sending his wolf back down.

"I can take care of myself," I am not sure at who the words are directed to but I want them all to get that clear. "Is this because I'm a girl?" 

Their eyebrows shoot up and even Calvin steps back shaking his head as if saying he has nothing to do with this.

They all look at each other and then Hunter clears his throat, "No, you can kick Zeke's ass without breaking a sweat I'm just a bit overprotective that's all."

I look over at Mathew and he shrugs. "Would you be like this if it was Hunter?" I hiss.

"Yes and no. He's a guest in my home and all but the reason I'm outraged with Zeke is because he's mad he didn't keep his ranking. Zeke," Mathew eyes are on me and I keep mine glued to him showing him that I am not backing off. "You can stay with my pack if you want to but one paw steps out of line and your ass is out, am I clear?" Zeke nods and his body sags in relief.

"Yes alpha," he bows his head in respect.

"You can head into my office I need to speak to you in private," Zeke nods and walks away without a glance my way, "Calvin you can go with him." Calvin stares at his brother's retreating back and throws a glance at Mathew.

"Thank you," he runs after his brother.

"Well we'll be heading inside," Andrew says and then looks at me asking if that is okay, I nod and he heads inside with Angie and Ken.

"I think it's time for us to head home," I glance up at a calm Hunter. His tiresome eyes fall upon me and he gives me a goofy smile.

"Yes, we should." He presses his lips on my forehead and I inhale his scent happy to have him by my side.

"Thank you for everything," Mathew gives me a small smile as he looks at us.

"Before you leave can I speak to you two," his eyes are on me and I know he wants to talk to me, "after you've changed and all." I shrug and give him a nod, "I'll be waiting in my office. Come nephew, we have work to do." With that Derek and Mathew walk away.