Page 18 of Alpha Games
“Spit it out.”
Ivan swallowed. “Aspen was supposed to flirt with more of the Alphas.”
“I figured as much.” I cocked my head to the side, watching as she kicked her legs against the bed and screamed into the pillow. “That won’t be a problem anymore. It’s surprising she wouldn’t accept money from them either.”
I knew she’d turned down my offer, but I assumed that was pride. What I didn’t understand was what it was about this show that made her want to stay.
Fallon frowned. “I know what you’re thinking, but she doesn’t seem like the kind of girl who wants attention.”
“I got the impression that she wanted to avenge the Omega,” Ivan added. “But I think it’s more than that. She has a solid interest in keeping Trenton on the show. More than herself it seems.”
Which means she’ll be angry if I kill him.My wolf snarled, still on edge.
We’re not killing anyone. Yet.
“Give me a minute.” I ignored their protests as I took my laptop, heading to my bedroom where I could be alone. Aspen sat on her bed with her hair wild around her face as she stared at the ceiling, shaking her head.
I zoomed in on the video. My beast finally relaxed. He stopped pushing at the seams of my skin and settled down to watch. I clenched my jaw, wondering if I was mistaken about the effects of the coming rut and just how much control I had over myself.
It didn’t help when tears filled Aspen’s eyes. Anger rolled through my beast again and I maximized the video so it filled the screen, calming my beast as I traced the outline of Aspen’s cheek with my finger.
“What secrets are you hiding from me, beautiful?”
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Aspen
I was sick and tired of this stupid show. Molly sucked. She wanted more, basically saying I owed her and it’d up the drama if I flirted with some different Alphas now that Ranger seemed to stake a claim.
He won’t like it,my wolf growled.
I know.
That was pushing the limits a little too far. I’d never purposefully piss someone off just to get attention and anyway, love triangles really bothered me. Like just make a decision or get with them both already.
And there wasn’t anyone else here I was interested in adding to my life.
The real question was if I wanted to add Ranger. I think it was pretty apparent after the speed dating that we were both feeling a spark. Molly suggested we put some distance between each other to see how our wolves would react, but I didn’t trust the human woman’s judgement. She was all about the ratings.
Plus, there was this strange tugging in my chest that intensified when he wasn’t around.
Knowing he had no plans for Nuva Pack was a weight lifted from my shoulders. Alpha Derek would never forgive me if Ranger went after Trenton. He’d definitely assume I had something to do with it if Trenton got hurt and punish me again.
And maybe Molly was only using me to get to Ranger. He was the powerful Alpha who’d cause more of a tabloid stir if something were to happen and she seemed to hope I’d rile him up. It might be safer for him if I did put some distance between us.
No.
I rolled my eyes at my own wolf.He said we could leave the show together.
Let’s go.
Butterflies danced in my stomach at the thought of just walking out of this stupid show and taking…
My phone buzzed with an incoming text.
Papa:You never call me anymore.
That wasn’t true. I’d spoken to him yesterday. A lump formed in my throat as I hurried to hit the call back button. “What do you mean, I never call you anymore?”