Chapter 14 – Won’t Tolerate Disrespect.

“Men are respectable only as they respect.“– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kiya

“Get me out of this!”

“Why?” Jackie’s belly laughter echoes as she towers over my pitiful form. “He looks so comfortable!”

“Well, I’m not!” I retort..

“Why?”

“I have to pee!”

Here I am. Lying on the kitchen floor, flat on my back, with a snoring Alpha on my front. With thick arms wrapped around my smaller frame and head heavy on my chest, I’m an unwilling prisoner. Now, I know what body pillows feel like, but I can’t say that I hate it too much. I admit this skyscraper on steroids looks peaceful. Like a sweet baby.

But it doesn’t change the fact that my bladder is begging for release!

Note to self: Neron is deep–conditioning alone from now on.

“Alright, bud. That’s enough.” I say, patting Neron’s bare back. “Wake up! Becoming a pillow is not my intended profession in life.”

“Zzzz…”

“He’s out cold!” I gasp in horror.

“The big bad Alpha must be so tired.” Galen teases as he dances around me like a giddy child. “I admit, this is

an adorable sight. Out of all the pillows in this home, he chose you!”

“I’m not a pillow,” I growl lowly. “But he can catch some Z’s back in his room.”

“Come on, Kiki! Admit it! You like this! You never allow Neron this close unless you have to.”

“I don’t like it!”

Liar.

“Sure. Like you didn’t enjoy washing his hair? You wouldn’t stop smiling, girl! And I didn’t miss the sounds you made too!” He playfully pokes my nose but retracts when I attempt to bite it. “Feisty!”

“I was just helping him,” I mutter softly. “It meant nothing.”

Liar times two.

irritating smirk at me before adjusting his shower cap. “Jackie, Abi, my love, we’re seeing the blossoming of

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but from the close contact with the sleeping Neron. He’s shirtless and I’m wearing a short robe that exposes most of my chest and legs. It’s a lot of skin–to–skin contact, and it enveloped me in a warmth equivalent to the sun. It’s comforting. Peaceful. Hell, this is another image of Neron branding into

It’s sweet.

don’t come across every day. I still remember you on your knees scrubbing this floor.” And just like that, all my soft feelings disintegrated to infuriation

recognize the two bodies that entered the kitchen. One brought me hatred and the other, pain. The dearest mate couple of Odessa and Darien. As much as Darien’s presence saddened me, my fury was

find out!” I growl, shivering as Neron

of spoiled avocados.” Darien shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly. Jackie glowers at the insult, ready to pounce until Abigail’s touch calmed her. “You’re still making that shit? How do you even know if

And it threatens to stab his best friend in the chest. His dark eyes are void

“Doesn’t he have a right to speak his mind, dear Delta?”

retorts, slamming a bowl down on the kitchen counter. “What is wrong with you, Darien? You

he- The Beta interrupted Odessa with a

Delta Darien, not you. Stay

wanted was for my friends to fight. “Odessa has a right to speak like everyone else. If I

his arms. “We’re supposed to be working together. I get that you want to spend time

have to face it,” Odessa smirked triumphantly, which irked me further. “Darien is focused on better things. Like me! You’ve trained the dogs on your own. So, why can’t he take a vacation?”

taking a vacation and neglecting the duties your Alpha specifically assigned you.” Jackie barks. “And

around Odessa’s waist, pulling her closer to him. “And maybe I don’t want to work. Maybe I refuse to hang around

Tolerate

have mates and yet you can’t let me be

response or the sound of

the

couple’s faces. How dare he throw my rejection in my face? Did he forget that he was rejected too?! “Before you continue to embarrass yourself, shut

Odessa adds in that snide to

thrown at my face like a goddamn frisbee. This new Darien continues to break the foundation of what our friendship once was. I don’t know what happened to him,

take me for? Odessa is a rotting banana that Darien happily

I didn’t get that chance

They struggled as thick hands

neither of you will have the vocal cords

Holy shit.

voice. This isn’t Neron. It’s

because Onyx’s arms shook with fury. He’s pissed. Pissed for me. He must have heard everything while Neron was asleep and just came in like a wrecking ball. As much as I loathe Odessa, I don’t want Onyx to kill her. And I still care about

stop!” I hurry onto my feet. “Don’t do anything hasty,

and insulted you. They upset you. Your respect is non–negotiable. I’ll be damned if I stand idly by, Kiya. These two deserve to be punished for their insolence.” Golden eyes

It’s attractive–but it’s unnecessary! Odessa

over,” Artemis demands. “I’ll handle this.”

say

Artemis

softening into a shade full of warmth and love. “There are other ways to handle this, but choking the hell out of them isn’t the answer.”

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like this. Perhaps I’ve signed my death certificate and should expect an open casket funeral soon. But,

tables have turned. Instead of Kiya, it’s

frightening tower of my mate. Before I can say

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