The Alpha’s Feisty Mate
Chapter 41: A dangerous game

Alpha Drake POV

I was discussing pack business with Erik and Jared while Isabella sat on my lap silently. I could feel the irritation radiating off her body. There was definitely a lot of a tension in the room, even Erik and Jared were acting awkward.

“Isabella, why don’t you go get us coffee?” I asked knowing she would probably be happy to leave the room for a while.

“Sure.” She said with a sweet smile that I knew was fake.

“What would you like in your coffee?” She asked glancing between the three of us.

“One milk, one sugar.” I replied

“Same” Erik said.

“Me too.” Jared said.

“I’ll be right back.” Isabella gave me another fake sweet smile.

We all watched as she left my office and shut the door behind her.

“Umm, care to explain what that awkward mess was about?” Erik asked curiosity while scratching the back of his head. Jared just chuckled giving me a knowing look.

“She’s serving her punishment as my personal assistant.” I replied to Erik with a smirk.

“Your a dead man. If you think she’s just going to go along with being your obedient slave, your mistaken. That girl will hang you by your balls before you can even blink.” Erik replied while shaking his head in disbelief and letting out a chuckle.

“You saw what she did to me, she cuffed me, practically naked to her bed with silver cuffs.” I spat back.

“Ya, after you locked her in a room for almost an entire week.” Erik replied with a pointed look.

“Well either way, she’s going to learn her actions have consequences.” I said while getting annoyed with Erik.

“I think she will teach you the same lesson.” Erik replied with another chuckle.

“Well, I owe you boss. When I got back to my room with Clair, she took her punishment like a champ.” Jared said with a huge grin on his face and I chuckled.

“You guys are playing with fire.” Erik said while shaking his head.

We were interrupted by a knock at the door.

“Come in” I said.

The door opened and Isabella walked into the room carrying three mugs.

She set one down on the desk in front of me and handed the other two to Jared and Erik. We all thanked her as she walked over to the couch and sat down. I let her. Maybe Erik’s right. Maybe this back and forth game is getting a little out of control.

I mean, I love the women, maybe I shouldn’t be trying to embarrass her in front of my pack. I should try and be the bigger person by putting an end to this little battle we have going on, I thought to myself as I took a sip of my coffee and quickly spat it out.

“What the f**k!” I yelled while reaching for a glass of water to rinse my mouth.

I watched both Erik and Jared set their mugs down on the desk with concerned looks on their faces.

“What the hell did you put in there, Isabella? Why is it salty?” I demanded while glaring at her.

“Sorry, I don’t make coffee often, I must of accidentally used salt instead of sugar.” She said innocently while batting her eyelashes at me.

That little she-devil. I’m going to make her regret that. She literally can’t obey one single thing, without pulling one of her classic devilish stunts.

I got up from my chair radiating with anger and started walking towards Isabella, but before I could reach her, she took off running in a full sprint out of my office. Giggling like a school girl.

I was fuming. That girl has no limits. She is pushing me to a breaking point.

Both Erik and Jared had shocked expressions on their faces.

“Told you not to mess with that one.” Erik said with a head shake.

“f**k off!” I replied shooting him a death glare.

“Well on that note, I think I am going to take my leave.” Erik said with a chuckle as he stood up and left my office.

“Ya, maybe I should go check and make sure Clair isn’t planning any crazy revenge on me.” Jared said before he also left my office chuckling.

I swear to the Moon Goddess, That woman is going to be the death of me.

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Isabella POV

I was so embarrassed when Alpha Drake made me sit on his lap in front of Jared and Erik, I was struggling to contain my anger while I sat silently listening to them talk business.

I know it’s childish, we seem to be playing this back and forth game, but I hate feeling belittled and him making me sit on his lap while he talked pack business did exactly that.

When Alpha Drake asked me to go and get them coffee I felt relieved. I wanted off his lap and out of this damn office. I was so angry with him.

After they told me how they liked their coffee, I walked out of the office and towards the kitchen.

I really felt like running off and never coming back. This punishment is going to be the death of me. I actually am starting to think I can’t do it and maybe I should just accept the dungeon instead.

I got to the kitchen and put on a fresh pot of coffee, I’m not a coffee drinker, but it seems pretty straight forward.

Once the coffee was ready I poured three cups. I added the milk and when I went to add the sugar I noticed two jars, one was labeled sugar and the second, salt.

An evil idea crossed my mind and we all know I like to act before really thinking things through. I smiled to myself mischievously.

I decided to add salt instead of sugar. I smirked proudly at my evil plan.

‘You have a death wish.’ Bri growled at me in my head.

‘ You know he deserves it.’ I replied as I was dumping the salt in.

I grabbed all three mugs and headed back towards Alpha Drake’s office.

Once inside, I placed one of the mugs in front of Alpha Drake and handed the two others to Erik and Jared. It took everything in me to keep a poker face.

I went to sit on the couch and was pleasantly surprised when Alpha Drake didn’t stop me or make me sit on his lap again.

I sat watching as Alpha Drake took a sip of his coffee.

He immediately spat it out and reached for a glass of water to rinse his mouth.

I was internally smirking at his reaction but put on a surprised look for his benefit.

When he confronted me, I put on the best innocent look I could muster and explained to him my innocent mistake, while batting my eyelashes of course.

I could tell he didn’t believe me. He stood up from his chair and stomped towards me with anger in his eyes. Yup, that’s my cue, I jumped up from the couch and ran out of his office in a full sprint. I couldn’t contain myself anymore and I started to giggle as I ran.

I kept running until I was outside of the pack house and far away from Alpha Drake.

‘Well that was something else, maybe we should go for a run and let him cool down before we go back in there.’ Bri suggested, sounding annoyed with me.

‘Ya, we should probably enjoy this little bit of freedom, I really wouldn’t be surprised if he locks us in the dungeon when we come back.’ I replied with a sigh. Bri growled at the thought.

I made my way to the tree line before stripping off my clothes and shifting into my wolf. I let Bri take control so she could burn off some of her frustrations.

We ran for an hour enjoying the afternoon sun. It was nice and quiet with only the sounds of birds chirping and little critters ruffling through the bushes.

We came to a stop by a lake and laid down to take a rest. We laid quietly enjoying the peaceful and calm environment around us. I don’t know how long we had been laying there lost in thought before I heard ruffling from the bushes behind me. I looked back and saw a big brown wolf emerge from the trees. I recognized him immediately as, Erik.

I watched him disappear behind a tree before he re-appeared wearing a pair of basketball shorts. He smiled at me while handing me a t-shirt. I took the shirt in mouth before heading being a tree and shifting back to my human form and pulling the t-shirt over my head.

Once I was covered I came back out from behind the tree to replace Erik sitting by the lake.

“Hey, did the Alpha send you to drag me back to the dungeon?” I asked curiously, wondering why he followed me out here.

“Yes, except for the dungeon part. When you didn’t come back after your last stunt he got worried, asked me to replace you.” Erik said.

“I needed some air, he’s infuriating.” I said while sitting down next to him and letting out a huff.

“Funny, that’s what he says about you.” Erik said while chuckling.

“Ya well, he’s pushing at my last bit of self control. I can’t be his personal assistant. I think we literally will end up killing each other by the end of the week if we keep this up.” I said while chuckling dryly.

“I don’t doubt it.” He replied.

“Maybe I should head back and talk to him, I would prefer a week in the dungeon at this point rather than continuing this dangerous game with him.” I said truthfully.

“That’s probably a good idea. You guys are so similar it’s scary, I would hate to see either of you getting hurt in this little war you have going on.” He said while glancing over at me.

“Where is he? I’ll go try to end this.” I said with a sigh as I stood up.

“He was heading back to his room for a shower.” Erik replied.

“You mean our room.” I said while rolling my eyes.

“What?” He questioned.

“Ya part of my punishment was that I needed to be close, incase he needed anything, so he made me move into his room.” I grumble out. Erik shook his head in disbelief.

“Ok, see ya later, I have an angry Alpha to go replace.” I said as walked away towards the pack house.