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.

expected. Aside from not knowing that we're

broken record. She asked that I let her be, but how can I do that? How can

this," a gruff voice yells, interrupting my

My thoughts might not lead me to a solution but that doesn't mean

continue down this path with you anymore.

to admit that he looks half-crazed. "What's your problem?" I haven't

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

his crazed looks calm down and his face softens. "What is it? I know something is bothering you so just

look towards Caden, expecting him to put an end to this harassment and tell him to focus his attention on what we're doing. He keeps mute.

a monotone tone, not in the mood for an intervention. I had been contemplating telling them about Daphne but

He sighs. "I know we have this unspoken pact to let us stew over our issues and come clean when we feel like talking about it, but I've had it with you." Another shove

I grit out through clenched teeth. My hand fists into balls that are

they the ones always trying to get me to

they have an issue with that

through some

him to shut him up like he's

he lays

elongated dialogue about all the things that could be wrong with me. He didn't

to bare my soul.

aren't the sort to gasp and clutch their pearls, but that's exactly what they're

mouth open wide enough for a family of flies to take habitation within it. Alex isn't

at

at the same time. Their words muddle together, putting me in a state of confusion. I catch some words like 'when' and 'how' But neither of them was

groan, holding my palm in front of them. It proves to be effective as both Caden and Alex stop their yapping. I drop my hands to my side. "One at a time. I can't make sense of what either of you are saying." Caden goes first. "When did this happen and why are we just hearing of it now?" He shoots

right time to tell you guys," I

you even feel the need to keep it a secret?" He actually

her mate." I drop the bomb with a straight face. Caden's and Alex's gazes fly over my face, trying to decipher if

finally

herself." I give a pitiful sigh. "So there it is. That's the

and I have to stop myself from gaping at

out my heart and

yet their brilliant idea is

If I had the answer to that question would have been sulking and groaning

to call it a day, and head back

on her," Alex calls out to my retreating figure, halting my

dejected as I feel. "She doesn't want to even share the same space as me. What