Shattering the Alpha (Book #1)

Evil Curse

*NOT EDITED*

I was glad that I didn't pack everything with me when I left Blood Venom and that I still had a few cute things that I own in the room. I wasn't quite sure what to wear, but I finally decided on getting dressed in a yellow sundress and my lace-up wedges. I quickly applied some mascara and put my hair up in a high ponytail, letting my bangs frame my face. After realizing that I wasn't going to look any better given the time crunch, I headed out of the bathroom and to the front door, where I found Axel waiting for me in a nice solid, light gray button-down shirt that was rolled up below the elbows and some dark washed jeans.

"You changed," I said with a smile.

"Yeah, I figured I should," he answered before clearing his throat, "You look fantastic."

"Thank you. So, do you," I said, dropping my gaze slightly, feeling my cheeks heat up. "So, where are we going?" I asked as he led me out of the door.

"That's a surprise."

"No, come on, I want to know!" We kept walking towards the garage. Well, I was more skipping than anything, trying to contain my excitement but my smile was evident.

"Why?" he asked mirroring my smile. It always took me aback when I saw him smile. He rarely does.

"Hmm, I like to know where the big bad wolf is taking me. Just in case I need to run away," I nudged his shoulder indicating that it was a joke.

"I'm never letting you leave me again. I don't care if that means I have to tie you to the fucking bed." 

"I wasn't planning on it, Axel," I tried portraying as much as possible that I was only kidding, but I guess that joke was made a bit too soon. 

"In that case, it's called Lover's Grove. It's kind of a big deal in our pack,"  he acknowledged before stopping in front of the multiple-car garage. I don't really understand cars or know much about them, but the cars all looked shiny and extremely expensive.

"Wow," I couldn't help but let out.

"Take your pick," he said, intently watching me. I scanned the whole garage and couldn't help but stare at the motorbike that was outside.

"What's up with the bike?" I asked. Instead of answering, he just raised an eyebrow, as if daring me to ride it.

"Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before?" he asked as he grabbed the key from the key cabinet.

"No, but I want to," I answered, as I approached it.

"Okay," he replied, before chucking a helmet at me, he continued "You're not dressed for a bike ride, but I guess I won't go too fast, and the place isn't too far anyways." Luckily I caught it without making a spectacle of myself. Realizing that wearing the helmet would be difficult while sporting a high ponytail, I decided to let my hair down again, leaving the hair tie on my wrist as a backup option.

I placed the helmet on my head, and watched as Axel adjusted it for me, and whispered a "perfect" before placing his and getting on the bike. "Can you get on, or do you need my help?" he asked.

"I can do it," I answered as I straddled the bike behind him, wrapping my arms around his chest and secretly, or maybe not so secretly, liking what I was feeling. I tried to control my thoughts as I felt his rock-hard abs beneath my arms, but I couldn't help but think what his abs would feel like without the clothes barrier. 

"What if people see me?"I ask, worried that my cover will be blown. 

"I already informed a few guards to make sure the area is completely clear. We should be fine." He glanced back at me, and I gave him a nod, letting him know that it was okay for us to get going.