Chapter 26

My heart pounded as I watched the flickering of his eyes and waited for Rowen to make his choice.

He started to take a step toward me. He needs to get control back somehow. I smirked as I extended my hand toward the bathroom and lifted a large stream of water out of the tub. He’s eyes are focused only on me. He can’t see what’s about to crash down over his head.

I released the water and watched his eyes as it started pouring down over him. Nothing, he shook his head a couple of times, but his wolf is still in control. That’s the only warning he’s getting.

He took one more step and started closing in on me. I threw a right hook at his face, but he caught my arm. He held on to me so tight it didn’t matter how much I twisted my arm I couldn’t break free.

I spun, and I felt the break in my forearm as he still wouldn’t loosen his grip. I spun back and quickly landed a kick to his abdomen. It was strong enough to knock him back.

The wet floor helped me, and he started sliding as he tried to get his footing. Now that my arm is free, I spun around behind him, and shoved into him with everything I had. Finally, knocking him through the doorway. I slammed the door shut and clicked the lock.

It must have been enough to get his wolf to relinquish control because I heard a low growl, then a repeated shit, shit.

My heart pounded as I stood there for a minute taking in my surroundings. I’m still naked, and my floor is soaked. There’s a hand-print bruise forming around my broken arm, but it is what it is. Luckily, I’m a wolf. It will be healed by tomorrow.

I shook my head as I started drying up my floor. He’s got to be an Alpha. An Alpha that seriously needs to get control of his wolf.

I took my time and finished cleaning up the floor and myself before checking to see if Rowen was still in the hallway, and if he appeared to be in control.

I looked out through the peephole and Rowen was sitting against the wall, with his head resting against it. I watched him and waited for him to open his eyes. There is no way that I’m going to open this door without knowing if he is back in control or not.

It took a couple of minutes, but he finally opened his eyes. He slightly shook his head and ran his hand through his dirty blond hair. He’s back in control and I can see the remorse on his face.

I opened the door and stood with my arms crossed in the doorway. Waiting to see what he had to say for himself. His eyes instantly went to my injured arm and he hung his head.

“I’m so sorry.”

“Not as sorry as you're gonna be,” I glared at him. “If you can keep control of your wolf, you can come in.”

He nodded and stood up. I smirked as I took in his soaked appearance. He’s completely drenched and so is the floor where he was sitting.

I let him in and closed the door behind us. I sat down on my bed and pointed for him to sit across from me on Jacie’s bed.

He looked over at me with pleading eyes, “again, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean for that to happen. It took me all day to track you down, and I came here because I wanted to officially meet you. I haven’t seen you since the night I felt the mate bond, and then everything went crazy, and I have no idea what is going on.”

I nodded, “I understand, but what’s wrong with your wolf? This is only the second time I have seen you, and you lost control of your wolf both times.”

Rowen shrugged his shoulders, “It's just, I’m an Alpha. He’s strong, and when I saw you naked and so ready. I couldn’t stop him. He wanted his mate.”

I didn’t miss how his eyes scanned my body, as he talked. “Wolves learn how to focus and keep control of their minds from childhood. That way, when they get their wolf, they already know how to quickly regain control. Does your pack not train its members?”

“No, it's not that, we train. You're just so beautiful, and I can smell your amazing sweet scent.” He licked his lips, and I can feel him pushing out his Alpha Aura. He doesn’t like me questioning him. He’s trying to get me to submit to him.

Rowen locked his eyes with mine, “I never meant to hurt you. Why are you resisting me? I should be deep inside of you right now. You’re my mate, we should be pleasing each other.”

He didn’t take his eyes off mine as he reached over and placed his hands on my thighs. I felt the sparks from his touch as he pushed more of his alpha aura toward me.

“In case you missed the memo the other night, I have three mates. I vowed not to bond with any of you until I figure everything out.”

My traitorous body is reacting to his touch, and I know he can smell my arousal. I refuse to submit to him. He’s about to get a quick lesson in control.

He started rubbing his hands up and down my thighs, “Don’t fight me baby, I can take all your tension away.”

I pushed him back and quickly stood up. “You clearly have a listening problem. I’m not bonding with any of you yet, and your wolf almost forced me. Do you honestly think I’m not going to fight you on this?”

I didn’t miss his eyes darting from side to side like he was considering something.

“Why didn’t you submit to me? I’m your mate, most she-wolves would beg to be in your position.”

I turned around and glared at him, “I’m not like most she-wolves, and you’re not my Alpha.” Little does he know the only reason I submit to my own alpha is because he is my uncle, and I trust him wholeheartedly.

Rowen just stared at me, and I noticed his jaw clenching. He doesn’t like the way I’m talking to him, and I don’t care. Apparently, mates are a dime a dozen around here, and I refuse to be disrespected.

“If you want me to respect you, then earn it. You’re not off to a good start, and if you don’t mind, I have plans tonight.”

I walked over to the door and held it open, letting him know that it was time for him to go. There’s nothing more annoying to me than an arrogant Alpha who thinks everyone should bow down to them. If he wants a chance to be with me at all, he better change his tune really quick, and learn some damn control.

Rowen nodded and started walking to the door. Before he could get through, a shadow in the hall caught my eye. I turned around just in time to see Dawson's handsome face.

He must have noticed the tension in the air. Dawson’s smile fell from his face as he looked between me and Rowen.

“Is everything alright Bella,” Dawson questioned me with an arched eyebrow.

“Yah, Rowen was just leaving. I’ll be ready to go in a few minutes.”

I smiled at Rowen. I didn’t miss the pissed off look on his face, and the way his jaw ticked as he looked between me and Dawson.

It serves him right for thinking I should fall at his feet and kiss the ground he walks on. That man has a lot to learn, before he will even begin to earn my respect.