The Alpha

Ethan's POV

I storm down the hallway until I reach the two guards that are standing outside of my bedroom. "What was all that? What happened down there?" I demand as my gaze sweeps between the two of them. Their eyes widen and they gulp, instantly looking uncomfortable.

"Umm... we aren't totally sure sir..." Chris begins hesitantly.

"What do you mean you're not sure?!" I growl.

Nick clears his throat and says, "Well, we had stayed by the entrance because we thought it best if we give Luna Scarlet some space."

"No one was bothering her until Alpha Alex went over to talk to her for a bit," Chris chimes in. "But they were just talking and she didn't seem to mind."

"Anyways, Alex left and after walking out, he had turned back to us. He had wanted to know what you did to piss her off so bad," Nick continues before being interrupted by Chris again.

"Which we didn't tell him," he insists.

of impatience as I ask, "Would you two get to

"The point sir, is that by the time Alex left and we looked back at Luna Scarlet she was talking to Nicole and whatever they were discussing seemed to be getting heated. We immediately went over there, but only reached them just in time to restrain Nicole after Luna slapped her," Chris finally told

again. If it does you'll both be demoted. Lucky for you, this time you are only getting trash

bed, facing the large windows that overlook the city. Her head is bowed and I hear a sniffle before she swipes at her cheek. My heart clenches. I hate that she's upset. Kneeling in front of her, I place myself

shaky breath and my thumbs stroke her hands as I try to

stroke her cheek, making her meet my eyes. "It hurt you. It's not stupid. Tell

to me. Her lips purse together and she tilts

eyebrows furrow, displaying my confusion. I don't know why she is asking me this. "I've been working. There are a lot of things

"Like what?"

multiple companies, meeting with lawyers to work on the alliance..." I begin cautiously. It feels

to help you with any

"No, why?"

or not. "Because one of the things she said was that you've been going to see her every night. She knew that you have been out late. How would she know that if she hadn't

a sigh and shake my head. "I don't know Scarlet, but I swear I haven't been going