The Alpha’s Little Rogue

Chapter 137

Raphael's POV I want to crawl into a hole and never resurface.

Where did all my years of finesse and seducing skills go to? They all deserted me when I needed them the most. Those bastards.

I groan again as I remember the scene that took place a few hours ago.

"Date me," I breathe out with my heart in my throat.

Daphne's eyes bulge out of her head, making her surprise evident.

Those were not the words I had wanted to utter, but I waited with hitched breath for her response.

"You want to date me? Why?" She murmurs, her brows set in a furrow.

To someone else, it might seem like she's fishing for compliments.

Now, why I barely know this woman, I highly doubt that she can be categorized as one of those people. She is genuinely curious and wants to know why I want to date her.

I take in a deep breath and start talking. "When I first saw you under that tree and surrounded by those kids, the first thought that flew into my head was 'Damn. She's beautiful." I let out a soft chuckle as I remember the moment I first saw her.

I was awestruck and unable to comprehend a sentence that came out of Henry's mouth. Al I could see at that moment was her, my mate. The person that I have searched the surface of the earth for.

My mood dampens as I remember that she doesn't even realize that we're mates.

"You have created this little cave in my head, burrowing yourself into my every thought and I fear I might run mad if I don't do something about it." A pause where I take a deep breath. "I know that you might surely see me as a creep or a stalker and you wouldn't be far off your mark."

She stares at me blankly.

My voice turns low, barely above a whisper. "Please, give me a chance to prove that I'm more than a creep." It's a lame punchline but it will have to do.

She gives me a dry look, not a crack in her impeccable facade.

Eventually, I'm going to have to get a reaction out of her...right?

"So what do you say? Wil you go on a date with me?" I ask expectantly, my chest wringing my heart as I wait for her answer.

"I don't want to date you," she states in an even tone. "And I would appreciate it if you would stop coming over to my place of work. It makes me uncomfortable." With that said, she turns on her heels and walks back into the classroom. Another groan escapes me.

far worse than I ever expected. Aside from not knowing that we're fated mates, she also

head like a broken record. She asked that I let her be, but how can I do that? How can I turn away from what's destined

gruff voice yells, interrupting my circle

face. My thoughts might not lead me to a solution but that doesn't mean I want

can't continue down this path with you anymore. You're driving

I'm taking a good look at him, I have to admit that he looks half-crazed. "What's your problem?" I haven't really been paying attention to what has been occurring around me so I'm kind of

it's a good thing that rogues have decided to stay clear of our pack because I wasn't giving this activity an ounce of

chest and I move away from his assault. "You're my problem." Then his crazed looks calm down and his face

put an end to this harassment and tell him to focus his attention on what we're doing. He keeps mute. Actually, he

in the mood for an intervention. I had been contemplating telling them about Daphne but after what occurred today, I'm thinking of taking this secret with me to

He sighs. "I know we have this unspoken pact to let us stew over our issues and

clenched teeth. My hand fists into balls that are ready to pummel Alex into the ground if he doesn't cut this

they the ones always trying to get me

and keeping to myself but suddenly, they have an issue with that too. Make up

it? Are you going through some

shut him up

he lays in

be wrong with me. He didn't come close to actually ticking the box.

my eyes, preparing to bare my soul. "I met my

the sort to gasp and clutch their pearls, but

saucer-shaped, his mouth open wide enough for a family of flies to take

happiness at their

confusion. I catch some words like 'when' and 'how' But neither of them was

their yapping. I drop my hands to my side. "One at a time. I can't make sense of what either of

feel like the right time to tell you guys,"

"Why did you even feel the need to

a straight face. Caden's and Alex's gazes fly over my face, trying

finally settles

guts. Told me so herself." I give a pitiful sigh. "So there it is. That's the reason why I've been reserved and closed off all week." Caden and Alex exchange glances, a silent conversation passing

do next?" Caden asks and I have to stop myself from gaping at

out my

yet their

If I had the answer to that question would have been sulking and groaning for the past thirty minutes? Aren't

call it a day, and head

up on her," Alex calls out to

"She doesn't want to even share the same space as me. What else am I supposed to