Selling Myself To The Alpha
Chapter 38

Axel POV

I grab my car keys and was just about to leave when I see the cars coming.

"Oh, crap," I mumble and run to my car. Did Drew not say Angela and her family is coming tomorrow? Why are they here already?

I get into my car and quickly take a back route towards Liana's cottage, avoiding detection.

If Angela sees me, she is going to replace a way to tag along, and my dear parents will support her.

I am glad Liana and I had this talk. I understand her issue with money so much better now.

But the best part is, Liana shows character and ambition which her brother lacks. She is strong, hard-working and a go-getter. Everything a Luna should be. Once I am certain Wyatt is out of her system, I will claim her as my mate.

"Down, boy," I reprimand my groin when a smiling Liana walks to the car. Her legs seem to be never-ending in those jeans. Her hair is curly and loose around her shoulders, but it is her eyes that make me hard. Deep, ocean-blue pools with promises of desire and secrets.

Liana opens the door and gets in even before I kill the engine.

"I would've opened the door for you," I chuckle as she puts on her safety belt.

"That's wasting time," she laughs as I pull away. "And I don't allow something like manners to get between me and a decent steak."

"Good to know," I chuckle and reach over to take her hand.

We continue our bantering until we reach the restaurant. It does not go unnoticed that Liana is keeping a distance between us as we walk to the restaurant. It frustrates me but I also know she is considering me and my reputation. Her intentions are sweet, and I appreciate it, but I am not ashamed of her or ashamed of being associated with her.

The waiter shows us to our table and hand us the menus. My phone starts ringing, and I grunt annoyed when I see Angela's name. Without thinking twice, I turn off my phone.

"Is everything all right?" Liana asks softly. "You look annoyed."

"It's Angela," I confess with a sigh. "She and her parents are here."

"Again?" Liana raises her eyebrows and by the stiffening of her shoulders, I can tell she is not impressed.

"It's business," I put my menu aside. "And prepare yourself, you're going to see her at the office as well."

"Oh, goodie," Liana rolls her eyes and I burst out laughing.

"Why don't you like her?" I cannot help but ask. I know why I cannot stand her, and I am curious as to why Liana is so negative towards her.

"Have you seen and heard how she talks to your personnel?" Liana raises her eyebrows at me. "She's an entitled socialite and has no respect for the workers' class."

I do not respond as the waiter comes to our table and takes our orders.

"My parents want me to marry her," I confess when the waiter leaves.

"Is she your mate?" Liana turned two shades paler.

"No," I smile. "It's all business."

"And you're..."

"There you are!" Angela's voice cuts through my bones as she interrupts Liana and comes to stand at our table.

Oh, dear goddess, why? I cringe. How the fuck did she manage to replace me? This is my first non-official date with Liana, and I was testing the waters to tell her she is my mate. Now this psychopath came and ruin it. "Angela," I smile stiffly. "What brings you here?"

"You, silly," she giggles and rests her hand on my shoulder.

"How did you even know I was here?" I grunt frustrated. I did not tell a soul where I am going.

"Your father tracked your car when you didn't answer your phone," she replies nonchalantly and takes a seat next to me, ignoring Liana completely.

"Angela," I take a deep breath to calm myself. I am going to have a serious conversation with my father regarding privacy and boundaries. "What do you think you're doing?"

"What do you mean?" she pouts. "I'm joining you. I must admit, this place lacks a class but I'm sure they compensate for it with their food. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here, right?" "You're not invited," I hiss and Angela's smile falters. "And you're being rude by ignoring my date."

"You're not on a date," Angela laughs and turns to Liana. "Alphas don't date humans."

"No, they don't," Liana replies sweetly before I can. "But we are a good lay, aren't we, Your Highness?"

"How dare you!" Angela yells indignantly and jumps up. "No true alpha will degrade himself by touching a human."

People curiously look our way and I grab her wrist tight and hard before I yank her back into the chair.

"Axel," she looks at me with wide eyes. "How can you allow a human to talk to me like that?"

"You were asking for it," I sneer, but I have never been more amused than now. "You will apologise to Liana and leave, are we clear?"

"I'm not apologising to anyone," she scoffs. "Let alone a human."

"Angela," my voice is low and dangerous. "If you want to be my Luna, you must learn to behave and obey orders."

Angela's lips pull into a thin, ugly line before she turns to Liana.

"I'm sorry," her voice is strained as she stands up. "Enjoy the rest of your date."

Without looking at me or Liana, she marches out of the restaurant with her head held high.

Liana POV

I control my rage with a hair-thin line as I watch Angela leaves. The evening has lost all its glamour for me. Not so much about what Angela did or say, but Axel's words are carved into my mind. "If you want to be my Luna, you must learn to behave and obey orders."

Well, I guess that answers my question of whether or not he is seriously considering marrying her. And the answer hurts like a bitch.

"I'm sorry about that," Axel sighs. "I didn't..."

"Please," I cut him off and give him my brightest smile. "Dinner and entertainment? I consider myself lucky."

"I will have a talk with her about..."

"Axel," I interrupt him. "If it's all the same to you, I don't want to talk about it. It happened and now it's over. If we are going to talk about it for the rest of the evening, we might as well order her a steak." "Okay," he agrees after a moment. "But only a steak, she can't have wine."

"That's fair," I laugh.

The waiter brings our food and I sit back so he can serve me. I look up and my face freezes when I see Wilson entering the restaurant with a redhead.

"What's today's date?" I ask softly.

"The sixteenth, why?" Axel replies.

"I just wanted to make sure," I mumble as I reach for my wine.

That lying, cheating bastard. He either broke up with Nina or he is still playing both of them.

"Would you mind if I send a text?" I reach for my phone.

"Sure," Axel frowns. "May I ask what's going on?"

"My friend, Nina," I say quickly. "I just need to check up on her."

"Is there something wrong?" Axel asks concerned.

"I don't know yet," I press the send button and stare eagerly at the screen waiting for her reply.

"Son of a bitch," I grunt when she replies, and I look at Axel. "Do you by any chance have people that can break other people's knees?"

"For the right price, sure," he laughs but stops when he realizes I am not joining in the fun. "Wait, you're serious, aren't you?"

"Very much," I sigh as I put my phone away and tell him about Wilson and Nina.

"She just texted me that Wilson is working late and will come over around eleven," I finish the story. "I mean, come on. What accountant works on a weekend and late? Why can't she see through his lies?"

"Liana, I admire how much you care for your friend, but you must stay out of this," Axel looks seriously at me. "You did what you could when you told her the truth. She believes him because she wants to. Not because she thinks you're lying." "Fine," I sigh and pick up my cutlery. "Let's hope this steak is as good as you claim because I need a miracle to salvage this night."

"There's only one way to replace out," he winks at me as he cuts into his steak.

"Okay, you're right," I sigh contently after my last bite. "This steak deserves an award."

"Told you," he grins. "Would you like dessert?"

"Please no," I smile. "I can't. How about coffee at my place?"

"Yes, please," he smirks as he pulls out his wallet and calls the waiter over.

I cannot help but look at Wilson and the girl snuggling in a booth. He is so taken with her; he did not even notice me.

"Ready to go?" Axel asks and I nod.

We take two steps before I change my mind.

"Just a second," I smile sweetly before I take out my phone and march over to Wilson.

"Smile," I say and take a picture when they look at me.

"What the f**k?" Wilson blinks. "What are you doing?"

"The question is, what are you doing?" I grin, turn around and walk to Axel.

"Now I'm ready," I smile before walking out.