Alpha’s Hybrid Cinderella
Chapter 101

Eda

problem that remained was... Osborn.

The days passed and I grew more comfortable at the Scarlet Pack. Peelle or Alita were always by my side, their parents Claudia and Evan seemed to adore me, I even met some of the other high ranked members and their families and they liked me as well. The only He looks at me from afar, but never tries to engage with me.

My patience is growing thin, and I know that I need to step up if I want him. So, today, I'm going to talk to him.

I walk to his office door and knock on it and take a deep breath as I wait for him to tell me to come in. Once I hear his voice, butterflies erupt in my stomach. My palms sweat and I hope that this won't be a mistake.

I walk in with my head held tall as I say, "Alpha, I thought it was time that I properly introduce myself. My name is Eda."

He stares at me, but his expression is unreadable. He doesn't look happy, angry, or upset. I wish I knew what he was thinking.

Suddenly, he snarls at me as he asks, "Why have you come here? I did not request you."

It took everything in me not to slap him, how dare he speak to me like this? I'm his mate! Doesn't he care about that?

How on Earth are he and Peelle related?

He stares at me with an irritated expression before saying, "Well?"

I press my lips together before I ask, "Why are you say angry and irritable all the time? I've been here for a week now and every time you look at me it's like... it's like you hate me or something!"

He scoffs as he shakes his head, "I do not hate you."

I raise an eyebrow as I say, "Oh really? Because you sure as heck don't act like someone who just met his mate. Your whole family talks about how apparently, you've been looking for me for years! Well, now that I'm here you prefer to act like I don't exist." His jaw clenches and I know I'm pushing him, but I'm tired of being treated like I don't matter.

He huffs, "You wouldn't understand."

I scoff, "Maybe I would if you would take some time and talk to me!"

"Would you just shut that mouth of yours and get out?"

"NO! I'm tired of hiding from you. If you don't want to be around me, then-then you leave! If you don't want to hear me speak then do something about it!"

He crosses the room quickly, he grabs me roughly slamming me against the wall and my legs wrap around his waist. His lips are on mine and he bites my lip roughly making me cry out and he takes the moment to shove his tongue into my mouth.

I try to fight for dominance, but it's no use, his tongue ravages every bit of my mouth. My core is hot, and I can feel his hard length pressing into me.

His hands run through my hair, and he tugs on it making my head crane back and he trails rough kisses down my neck. Hot, wet kisses and bites making me a writhing mess as I moan from the tingles and pleasure that he gives me.

He infuriates me so much, but my body wants him... I want him. I'm not complete without both of my mates by my side.

Suddenly, his body is off of mine, and he disappears. I try to follow him as he leaves the office and goes down the stairs and disappears outside.

What just happened?

Why did he leave?

Does he not want me?

My heart feels heavy, and I turn back to my room. I want to feel angry at him for leaving me like this, but I feel sad that he left.

As I walk to my room, I run into Alita. She grabs my arm and looks at me curiously. She breathes out and says, "I know my brother is a pain in the a*s. Don't take it personally, E. He's a d**k to everyone."

I gulp as I nod and walk to my room. I try to convince myself to be happy with just Peelle. Peelle treats me wonderfully, he deserves every part of me. Maybe I just shouldn't worry about Osborn anymore.

But I can't help but wonder if he's going to reject me. Maybe he didn't like the way I kissed or something. What if this was the final straw?

Peelle

I tried to spend time with Eda today, but she didn't want me around. I was put off by her wanting me to leave, but I try to respect her wishes. I want her to know that I care about her, and her words matter. But... I'm worried about her. What caused her to be so closed off today?

I head to dinner, excited that I'll at least get to see her, but she doesn't show.

I look at Osborn and he seems to be the only one unphased by her absence. What does he know that I don't know? Why doesn't he care?

I say, "You know, Oz, you don't seem to care that Eda isn't joining us?"

His eyebrows knit together, and he asks, "Why would I care?"

"Well, she is your mate. You did look for her for years... I would expect that you would've shown more interest in her by now."

He grumbles underneath his breath, and I roll my eyes. Why should I expect him to be any different?

My parents whisper softly to one another, and I know my mom is concerned about Eda. Mom's already looking at Eda like a second daughter and this is the first meal she hasn't shown up for. Normally, if she's not at the dinner table it's because she's off with me. But tonight, she is being a total recluse. I need to go make sure she's alright.

I stand up from the table and I don't say a word to anyone as I go to the kitchen to collect my mate some food. It's time to get to the bottom of this.