Chapter 37 – The Mate Back Home Novel Read Online Free

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Lex stares at me but sighs. “I needed to talk to Alpha Trevor about the rogue attacks,” he said.

I frowned. “Why?” I asked.

“Alpha Trevor doesn’t live too far from Alpha Dean and us,” he said. “I wanted to ask him if he had any coming onto his territory, but he hasn’t gotten back to either Alpha Dean or me.”

I stared at him; that was odd.

“Why would he be like that?” I asked.

Lex shrugged, “I don’t know, Rox,” he said. “I’m more concerned about why he thought he would announce you as his mate when he clearly knows you are not.” The last statement came out through clenched teeth, and I knew it pissed him off. But he does have a point; why would Alpha Trevor do something like that?

“Rox,” he called out, pulling me from my thoughts. “Look, I know this is all weird and confusing, but could I walk you back to Keith’s house,” he asked. “I want to make sure that Alpha Trevor isn’t going to try anything.”

He had a point, Alpha Trevor had a goal this evening, and it backfired. I don’t even know the man, but something about him made the hair on my neck stand up on end, and the shiver, whenever he came near me made it even worse.

I looked at Lex and nodded.

He smiled.

I frowned. “You can,” I said but looked around the changing room. I needed a shower, as I smelled so bad from the fight.

“I need to shower,” I said and looked back at him. “I can use the showers in the room, but could you wait outside while I have one? I’ll be quick.”

Lex looked at me, and I could see the disappointment on his face.

My head was about to explode between the fight and Blaze’s talk. My head was whirling around with everything Blaze had said, but Alpha Trevor and some things weren’t adding up. I needed space, but it wasn’t from Lex as such.

I looked at Lex, and he moved back, releasing my waist from his grasp. I have to admit that it felt weird without them being there.

I moved slightly but stopped in front of him and looked up. “You can stay in here,” I said. “I won’t be long.” I knew I could dress in the bathroom.

Lex nodded.

I walked away and grabbed my gym bag with the change of clothes I had placed earlier. I walked toward the bathroom, but I could feel Lex’s eyes on me the whole time till I closed the bathroom door behind me.

I leaned on it for support.

Our mate bond was affecting me. Everything in my core was ignited by the touch left, and I knew I had to control myself as I didn’t want them to know how turned on I was.

I switched on the shower and stripped out of my clothes.

I walked into the shower and let the water wash over me, taking away the aches and the pain in my rib that was healing, which was thanks to Bex.

I knew I had to get out soon, but I needed to feel the warmth of the water and try not to be in my head.

The thought of Lex being outside excited me more. Bex was purring in my head as the water cascaded down, and I couldn’t help but close my eyes for a few moments, taking it all in.

LEX

I couldn’t help but stare at the restroom door as I sat opposite on the nearby bench.

“We should go in there,” purred Blaze.

I would, but I know it wouldn’t end well if I did. It would cause problems for us. Roxie wanted to go slow, and I accepted her decision, even if it would be hard for me.

I could feel Blaze groan and huff out. He wanted Roxie to be in our arms. I knew he wasn’t happy with us taking it slow with her, even though he was the one who told her we would.

I could hear the water running as she switched it on.

I let out a sigh and gazed at the floor.

My head was going into a tailspin. I couldn’t believe Roxie was giving us a chance. I felt happy and couldn’t wait for new beginnings. I knew we had to take it slow with her, and I didn’t want to ruin something which was about to start.

I closed my eyes and looked back at Blaze, sitting on his hind legs staring back at me. “You okay?” I asked.

Blaze stared at me for a moment and nodded. “I am,” he said and went to lay back down. “I want mate to be with us, but it feels like she’s going to be sent away from us again.”

I could feel the anxiety running through him.

I didn’t say anything. I knew that was my fault as I sent her away the first time. I won’t be doing that this time; he knew that. But it wouldn’t stop her from leaving though.

“I’m sorry, Blaze,” I whispered.

Blaze looked at me and c****d his head to the side. “I know human,” he said. “I know we won’t let her go this time, but we must make sure she realizes that we are true to her; no one else matters.”

I nodded.

I could hear the water turning off and I went back to the front. I turned my head to the side and stared at the restroom door.

I knew she would be out soon, and my heart started to beat faster.

After ages, the door handle moved, and Roxie pulled it open.

I couldn’t help but stare at her. She was wearing a baggy top and sweatpants with flip-flops on her feet. Her hair was damp, and her bag was on her shoulder as she stepped out. She wasn’t like the usual she-wolves, which I was more attracted to; she was everything I wanted and so much more.

I got up slowly from the bench as she looked at me.

She smiled. “I’m ready,” she said.

I nodded with a small smile.

I walked over to her as she stepped in front of me. She opened the door and walked through; I followed after her.

Roxie guided us through the corridor and back through the curtain which led to the hall.

Once we stepped through, there was no one in sight.

Roxie kept walking along, and I followed till we got to the door. I pulled open the door and let Roxie go first.

Once outside, the sun was setting, and Roxie used her arm to shield her eyes from the sun. “It’s so nice this time of the evening,” she said without looking at me.

I was about to say something when I sensed someone watching us. I glanced around, and my eyes landed on an angry Alpha Trevor.

His gaze lingered on Roxie, but as soon as he realized I was there, his eyes changed to his wolf’s.

I couldn’t help but place my arm around Roxie’s wa!st and draw her nearer to me.

“What are…” she starts to say but stops. I knew she could see who I was looking at. “Lex,” she whispered as I could feel her hand on mine. “Let’s go.”

I didn’t say anything, but we walked together with my arm firmly around her wa!st.

I could hear a growl as we walked past, fighting everything within me to keep control. Blaze was up and growling; he wanted to kill him.

Neither of us said anything to us; Roxie’s hand squeezed mine slightly as we got to the clearing.

I looked at her, only to notice that she glanced over her shoulder. “He’s gone,” she said as she looked back at me.

Roxie went to move, but I stopped and drew her closer to me. I turned her around to face me as she hit my c..hest hard. She looked up and frowned. “Lex,” she warned.

“I don’t like it when he looks at you like that,” I said. “Blaze wants to kill him for touching you and…” Roxie placed her finger to my l!ps which sent a tingling s..ensation to ripple through me. Her touch made me calm down instantly, but also Blaze, who was purring in my head. I have to admit; she was even affecting my c**k too.

Roxie searched my eyes. “I know,” she said. “I could feel Blaze getting restless, and Bex thought touching you would help.”

I stared at her. She removed her finger from my mouth, but I was quick and grabbed it. I held her hand in mine. “I know we said slow, but could you hold my hand,” I said.

Roxie looked at me, and a slow smile grew. “I would like that,” she said as she moved to my side with her hand in mine. “Come on,” she said as she looked ahead. “We only got a five-minute walk, and I bet everyone is probably wondering whether I hurt you or not.”

I couldn’t help but smirk.

“I have a funny feeling they might be thinking that too,” I said.

We walked and headed toward Keith’s house.

After a short walk in silence, even though Roxie was holding my hand, it felt like she wasn’t there with me.

“She’s talking to Bex,” whispered Blaze.

I was about to say something, but we came into sight of Keith’s house. And low and behold, everyone was waiting outside for us.

Keith was the first one to see us and stood up with a smile on his face. Roxie removed her hand from mine as we got closer.

I smiled as we got closer.

Alpha Dean was walking toward us. “You okay?” he asked me, then glanced at Roxie. “So, you are his mate?”

Roxie stared at him and nodded but didn’t say anything.

I looked at her with a smile. “This is Alpha Dean,” I said. “He is one of my best friends growing up, besides your brother.”

Alpha Dean held his hand out for Roxie to take. She placed hers in his and shook. “It’s nice to meet you,” she said. I stared at her as her eyes went to the people behind her.

She walked around us and went to hug her family.

I could feel Alpha Dean move to the side and stand beside me. “So, you convinced her to give you a chance,” he asked. I knew he was looking at me, but my eyes were on Roxie, who was hugging her Dad.

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