Touch: Book 1 of the Savage Bond Series

Chapter 18| Rebel

For the umpteenth time, I had reached my boiling point, the fury was a slow burn, like lava descending a volcano's flank.

"If he did he wouldn't leave me in your care, he'd fucking be here! So fuck him!"

"You don't mean that Amina, he's your mate."

"You know what? I'm leaving."

I wasn't having any more of this conversation. I went to move past him when his abnormally large bicep came into view, blocking my path to the office door.

"You know I can't let you do that."

"You can and you will, I'm your Luna, right? So get the fuck out of my way."

None of this was his fault, but I needed something, someone to take my anger out on, and seeing as he was the only one here, he'd have to take the brunt of it for his alpha.

"I'm under the alpha's order, I cannot go against it."

"Understand me," my voice dropped an octave as I held his gaze, "You will let me out. Get out of my way."

I watched as he stumbled back as though fighting to stay afoot, what the hell was wrong with him? He stared at me in shock as he struggled to stay in place.

"What? How?" he questioned.

My hands went over my mouth in an attempt to silence the gasp of surprise that escaped my lips. I was doing this to him, and I had no idea how, but he was fighting my command or at least trying to.

It was then that I felt it, the weight of my words crushing him, how was I doing this?

Slowly my hands left my lips, dropping to my sides. I approached the beta with lips pursed as I stared at his hulking figure, "Oh, Balfore," I sighed, "You fought the good fight, but you have to know when to hang it up," I said as I patted his cheek a little harder than I should have.

I walked around the chair so as to avoid making more contact with him. I took one last look at him only to find him struggling in the same pitiful position, I smirked. Is this what it felt like to have power?

"I'm done, Balfore. You'll tell him for me, won't you?"

I didn't wait for an answer.

I left the office in haste for my room, well Malachai's room to grab my things. Thankfully I didn't come with much, just a weekend bag, my phone, and my charger.

While I had GPS, I had no car, an issue I needed to resolve quickly. Luckily, I had spotted the garage when I first came here. What were the odds that I'd find a car?

My attempt to stealthily sneak out of the house was laughable. I was in a house full of wolves with enhanced hearing, who was I kidding? They probably heard me the moment I left the office.

With what I hope was a neutral face, I walked through the corridor, giving a slight nod to anyone who looked my way. I made it through the main doors, down the steps and made my way to the garage, which was thankfully open.

The Gods were truly on my side today, I thought as I came across ten cars occupying the massive garage. Like a madman, I searched for the keys, until I came across the lockbox by the garage door leading to the house.

It was open.

Ten keys for ten cars, I needed the most inconspicuous one, but I had forgotten where I was. Shadowfang didn't do inconspicuous, what stood before me were luxury vehicles. Tesla, BMW, Audi, and a few with logos I couldn't place.

You name it, they had it, all in black, and still worthy of regard. One by one I tried the lock button on each car until my eyes fell on it.

My fingers traced the outline of the white trident as I assessed its beauty. It was sleek with sharp edges that were sure to provide agility, and its darkness would provide me some cover as the area was not well lit.