In Between The Alphas
Chapter 28

"What is wrong with you?" I finally found my voice when we got to the car, "You have been acting like a deranged psychopath for days." "Shut up Charlie."

"Don't tell me to shut up," I said, "You're acting weird and I don't like it."

"Shut up or I swear to the goddess I will throw this car off a f*****g cliff." He yelled and I went quiet and stared at him in shock, "You don't get to play the victim when you're out there acting flirting with everything that moves and making me look bad." "Okay so this is an ego thing?" I asked, "You're not upset because I'm talking to people, you're upset because it's going to make you look bad. Am I right?"

"I don't know why you're making friends anyways, you're going to leave sooner or later," he said in a casual tone, "Why make friends when you can't stick with them? I don't know if you've been told but being a runaway fugitive doesn't make for good conversation starters."

"Then why are you keeping me here?" I yelled, "If you're s bothered that I'm a runaway why keep me here?"

"You could at least try to sound a little bit more grateful." He spat as he pulled into the driveway and I shook my head.

"I can't believe this," I said in a small voice, "I was right about you all along."

"What the f**k are you talking about?" he asked and I didn't reply, I just made my way out of the car, "Get back here, I'm not done talking to you."

"F**k you Jake." I threw over my shoulder and marched into the room. I started stuffing clothes into my box in anger.

"What the f**k do you think you're doing?" he asked but I ignored you, "I asked you a f*****g question."

"I'm leaving," I yelled back, "What does it look like I'm doing?"

"You're not going anywhere until I say you are."

"I'd like to see you make me stay." I said and surprise flashed over his featured then he stormed out of the room.

I zipped up the box and picked up my phone to dial Greg. On the second ring Jake walked back into the room and ripped the box out of my hands. "What is wrong with you?" I asked, "Let go of me."

"You're not going anywhere."

"F**k you and you stupid orders."

The next thing I knew he pushed me against the wall and I felt the cool sting of metal against my neck and I froze.

"Charlie?" the voice wasn't from either of us and that's when I realized it was coming from my phone, "Are you there?"

"Answer him," Jake mouthed and I slowly brought the phone up to my ear.

"Hey Greg," I said trying to make my voice sound as normal as possible.

"Are you okay?" he asked with concern lacing his tone, "You don't sound so good; do you need me to come?"

Jake dug the knife deeper into my neck, not deep enough to draw blood but deep enough to serve as a warning if I say anything he doesn't like. "No," I said trying to stop the tears from filling my eyes, "I'm okay I swear, I just wanted to check up on you and see how you were doing." "You don't sound so good; are you sure you don't need me to come see you?"

This time Jake dug it in hard enough to nick my skin and the metallic scent of blood assaulted my nose as I felt it flow down my neck slowly. "Be more convincing," he mouthed.

"I swear I'm fine, stop being so overprotective."

"If you say so," he said finally, "How is your beta boyfriend?"

"He's good," I said and Greg hummed.

"Is he taking care of you?"

"As well as he can," I said and Jake's eyes narrowed and he mouthed for me to round up the call, "Um, I really have to go now. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay then; bye Charlie."

He ended the call and Jake grabbed the phone from my hand and threw it on the bed, "If you ever try a stunt like that again you will regret it," he spat and I nodded as much as I could without cutting myself on the knife, "Unpack your bags now."

He let go of me and I rushed over to the closet and started taking the clothes out of the box slowly. He sat on the bed and watched me until I was done; when I finished he walked over to me slowly and reached into his pocket to pull out a pair of wipes. He slowly dabbed at the cut at my throat and all I could do was stand there and watch him in shock and repulsion.

"Don't look at me like that sweetheart." he cooed softly, "I didn't want to hurt you but you forced my hand."

I tried to keep the tears at bay but a traitorous one slipped down my cheek and I saw him frown. He leaned in and kissed the tear and I resisted the urge to push him away knowing it will only infuriate him further.

"I'm going to keep you safe," he whispered, "I just want you to cooperate with me so I can do what's best for you. Do you understand?" I nodded and he frowned, "I need words Charlie."

"I understand," I forced out and he smiled.

"You know that I love you," he said softly, "And I will never hurt you; you know that right?"

"I do," I said and he smiled.

"Now I need you to promise me that you will stay away from other men and never be with one alone," he said and I actually turned to him, "Don't look at me like that sweetheart, I'm just looking out for you." When I didn't reply he gripped my chin tightly until I was looking into his eyes, "You didn't answer me; are you going to stay away from other men?"

"Yes," I said quickly and he released me.

"Good," he said, "We don't want people thinking you're a slut now do we?" he asked and I shook my head, "Good girl; and if you ever need to be around a man then I want someone else there with you okay?" "Yes,"

"This is all for your safety," he assured me, "I always keep my belongings safe and you are mine and I don't share. I just need you to remember that. You do remember that don't you?" "Yes," I lied and he smiled.

"Good girl, now go get cleaned up and I'll get dinner ready for the both of us." He gave me a short kiss on the cheek, "We'll eat together so we can push this bad memory to the back of our minds. What do you think?" "It's an awesome idea," I lied and he gave me a smile and walked out of the room. As soon as he shut the door behind him I crumbled to the floor and let all the tears out.

I thought I escaped one monster but I landed in the arms of another.