The Alpha’s Curse: The Enemy Within
Chapter 62

Killian's point of view

I was on the bed, and Thea stood completely n*ked before me. If this had happened months ago, I swear I would have pulled her down on the bed and banged her nonstop. She was beautiful, no doubt. But something in me was different. She just wasn't appealing anymore to me. Everything's changed now that I have Sheila. And I don't want to hurt her. I never want to hurt my mate. I looked away, feeling somewhat disgusted. But I tried not to let it show. I also didn't want my rejection to hurt her.

"Cover yourself, Thea, and please leave." I told her.

I was surprised when her n*ked body jumped on me, and then I felt her bare hand on my crotch, squeezing it. I pushed her away, but she only firmed on top of me as her na*ked a*s began to grind on top of me. She moaned in pleasure.

"Get her off us!" Ryker growled, and I grabbed her wa!st, lifting her off of me. I jolted up from the bed. I backed away, picking up my towel and tying it around my wa!st. "What the hell, Thea? I told you to leave!" I yelled at her.

Thea looked surprised. She froze on the bed, her deep brown eyes on me for a short second. Then she was up. She grabbed her robe from the floor and covered herself.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Killian?" She yelled back in rage and frustration. "You have never treated me like this. Why now? What did I do to deserve this?" Her eyes began to shimmer with tears.

"Thea, don't start now," I began, but she cut me off.

"You've been acting this way because of that b***h, right? She is the reason you are like this!" She kept on yelling.

I felt Ryker growl angrily in my head. He didn't like that she addressed our mate with that word, and neither did I.

"Thea. Enough." I said, fighting hard not to yell at her.

"Shove her out now!" Ryker growled.

"Tell me the truth, Killian, are you having s*x with her?" Thea blurted, her eyes gathering more tears. When I didn't respond, the waters in those honey iced gazes of hers rushed for freedom. "Have you accepted her as your mate already?" She asked, but I still didn't reply. She began crying. "Are you going to discard me after using me to get the curse broken?" She was sobbing hard. "Are you going to abandon me on my own, knowing I have no one else but you?"

Her words pierced me. Even though I do not love her, I was concerned for her. I didn't want to use her or give her false hope, especially now that I want a future with Sheila, with my mate.

I moved closer to Thea, but I didn't make the mistake of touching her. "Thea, I really care about you."

"What are you going to say now? Huh? You care about me, but it's that tramp you want in your bed? Is that it?" She rushed, wiping off the tears in her eyes.

I growled loudly at her for addressing Sheila in that way.

She ignored my growl. "When are you going to realize Sheila is not right for you? Even her family is your enemy. She's not the one you need. I am, Killian. I am the one risking my life for you and the pack because I love you. You are my life."

"We are done here. Please leave my chamber," I said, and more tears gathered in her eyes. She stared at me silently. Without saying anything further, she left my chamber.

I groaned, frustratedly, grabbing my clothes when the door pulled open again. "Come on, Thea, I told you to leave." I turned around to replace Morgan pacing angrily towards me. He was beyond furious. Before I could ask him what was wrong, his fist collided harshly with my jaw. I groaned, stumbling a step back.

"What the f**k is wrong with you?" I yelled at him, glaringly.

"That's exactly what I want to know. What the bloody hell is your problem?" He growled angrily. He was really upset. I haven't seen him this furious.

"Would you tell me what the problem is?" I asked.

"If you know you aren't yet over Thea, why the f*****g hell did you sleep with Sheila?" Morgan yelled angrily.

"That's none of your f*****g business, brother!" I yelled back.

"It is, if it concerns Sheila. How could you be so cruel, knowing full well that the moment you mate with your mate, she becomes partially connected to you and can sense your f*****g betrayal? You're a cheating bastard!" He yelled.

I froze. An image of Sheila in pain flashed through my mind.

"What do you mean she could feel the pain of my betrayal?" I was dumbfounded. How on earth was that possible? I haven't marked her yet, but she can feel the pain of betrayal. I grabbed a handful of my damp hair.

"Just stop hurting her." He implored. "Please, it's enough already." Morgan walked to the door and exited.

I felt my heart hammer hard against my chest just at the thought of Sheila thinking something actually happened between Thea and I. I dressed hurriedly, moving to her chamber, but she wasn't there. I looked for her around the castle, but I couldn't replace her. I mind- linked some of the pack members, and some saw her heading into the woods.

I sighed, making my way out of the castle. I stalked into the woods, using her scent to trail her. It led me deeper into the woods. I kept walking further. From a far distance, I saw my mate. She was in the middle of a clearing, firing arrows at tons of trees. Even from a distance, I could feel her rage. f**k. This was bad.

I moved closer, as slowly as possible, to where Sheila was. Immediately, she pulled up an arrow and directed it at me. If I hadn't jumped out of the way, I swear it would have aimed for my heart. She didn't stop; she grabbed another arrow and shot at me. I dodged again, but it managed to graze my cheek. She went for another arrow and sent it at me again. She was aiming relentlessly to kill.

I kept dodging her arrows until I was in front of her. I grabbed the bow from her and tossed it on the ground.

"Sheila, please let's talk," I said, about to grab her, but she sent a punch at my face. I groaned, bringing my eyes back on her again, but she sent another one to my stomach.

"f*****g hell, Sheila. Let's talk." I pleaded softly.

It was as if she wasn't listening or didn't want to. She sent a few punches at me until I was finally able to grab one of her hands, and soon I held the other. I pushed her against the tree, and pulled both of her hands up above her head. "Stop. Please." I said, begging.

"Let go of me, cheating bastard. I swear I will kill you." She spat ragingly. I could tell she meant every word.

"Listen to me." I pressed my body on her to subdue her further.

"No! You listen to me. I can't believe you could betray me in this way." She started.

I cut her off. "I didn't. Thea just came and -"

"And forced herself on you?" She chuckled in rage, breaking free from my hold. She sent a leg to my stomach.

I groaned at the impact. She was getting stronger. Where did all this strength come from? Sheila hit me again. At that moment, I realized I had trained a monster.

"That's exactly what happened. Thea came into my chamber and forced herself on me. But nothing happened between us. I pushed her away and sent her away." I explained, but Sheila released an angry scream, sending another punch my way.

"And I should applaud you for that," she said sarcastically, swinging her leg at me. But I grabbed it, lifting her, and pushing her against the tree. I folded her legs around my waist. I held her body still and gripped her hands when they tried to hit me. "Get away from me!" She was wriggling against my strong hold on her body. But it was no use.

"Not until you listen first." I muttered, silencing her as she tried to speak again.

"I didn't even touch her. I swear on my life. I really didn't want to hurt you and I never want to. I love you, Sheila." I sighed. "I f*****g love you." I said, hoping to the moon goddess that she would see my sincerity.

She stopped wriggling, her dark blue eyes studying me with the same murderous intent, and before I could speak again, she grabbed my face and slammed her sweet lips on mine.