Chapter 26: 26

When I was finally ready, I quickly left the room. In fact, I was afraid that my friends would talk to Derek and tell him everything that had happened. After all, I didn't even remember if I had mentioned anything about him.

I walked down the stairs, feeling my heart pumping inside my chest. Hopefully my friends wouldn't remember what I had told Riley.

As soon as I got to the living room, I saw my friends sitting on the couch turning to look at me.

/Katlyn,/ Lulu said with a smile.

/ Fuck, Katlyn, you scared the shit out of us. How are you feeling? Do you have a headache?/

/Yeah, you slept for a long time,/ Mandy added.

I hadn't even looked at the clock, but judging by the sun, it was probably already noon.

/Yeah, I'm fine now/, I said softly.

/That's great/. We should get going, by the way. We have a lot of work to do. I hope I can visit you again/ said Mandy.

/Of course, only if alpha Derek agrees/ Lulu hinted looking at Derek.

He gave a slight smile and nodded /Yes, you're welcome. But next time I'll go with Katlyn to look after her/ said Derek looking at me with determination.

I swallowed and frowned. I couldn't believe what he had said.

/It will be our pleasure to have you join us, Alpha Derek/ said Brianna.

Soon the three of them said goodbye and Derek chauffeured them off to their jobs. After that, I looked at Derek and sighed deeply, how could a man be cruel and adorable at the same time?

I didn't even have time to wander in my thoughts when suddenly I heard someone had arrived.

I quickly turned around and was met by this handsome figure with the face of a Greek god. My cheeks flushed red from everything that had happened the night before.

/What are you doing here? asked Derek with a serious expression as he grabbed my hand tightly.

I opened my eyes in surprise. Derek had never held my hand like that before. I swallowed dryly and faked a smile.

/Aren't you going to introduce me to your wife,’ Riley hinted with a soft smile.

For a few seconds our gazes met as my body shuddered. This man was stirring all sorts of things inside me. I shook my head and looked down in shame.

I only remembered how I caressed his perfect face while my eyes detailed his full, pink lips. Fuck! I was so drunk...

/It's not necessary, you can go. I'll mail you the papers/ Derek said pointing to the exit to his friend.

My eyes widened like two plates at Derek's attitude. I was kicking him out of the house for no reason.

/Hey, why are you kicking him out, are you jealous?/ I asked in a mocking tone.

Derek heard my question and looked at me dangerously /Silence Katlyn. I'm not jealous, and that will never happen/ he said.

I just smiled bitterly and frowned. I didn't even know why he had asked that question. That man had no feelings for any woman.

/Well, I'll go thank your friend for bringing me here/ I hinted with a smirk.

But, just as I was about to take a step, I felt Derek grab me by the waist and pull me close to his chest as he looked at me angrily. What was your question?

/What? What are you talking about?/ My eyes widened nervously.

/And if I tell you yes, I get fucking jealous/ he added with a strange smile on his face.

I was dumbfounded at this man's sudden mood swings. As he spoke, my heart leapt with emotion trying to process the words he had said.

/But... What?/ I continued with an astonished look on my face.

/I said I'm jealous. Are you happy?/ He hinted, pulling me away from him.

/I couldn't believe what I'd heard. Derek was jealous? But had he confirmed it twice? I was shocked as soon as I heard it. It sounded ominous coming from Derek's lips.

/This has got to be a joke/ I said looking at him mockingly.

/Do you think I'm joking? Do you need me to prove it to you?/ He iniquitously moved towards me.

He put his hand on my waist and pressed his lips against mine, but, before he kissed me, I looked away /Derek, it's late, maybe we should go now/ I added,

However, despite my words, he just smiled and leaned in closer. I could feel his warm breath on my face as his lips were brushing mine.

/When I say I'm jealous, I'm not kidding,’ he murmured against my lips which made me feel a tingle run through my body.

I was about to respond to Derek, but at that moment a voice interrupted us.

/Alpha Derek... everyone is waiting for him/ said Garvin making Derek let out a sigh and move away from me.

/Come on Kaitlyn/ he said holding my hand.

I decided to follow him without saying anything. After all, I didn't even know how to respond to the fact that he was jealous of his friend. I just knew that I had to stop what I was feeling for this man. I couldn't fall in love with him, he was a jerk.

Soon Derek and I walked to the car and his beta opened the door. I got in the car and frowned, I didn't even know where Derek was taking me. But he said we were going for a ride.

I felt nervous as the car started to drive off into the west woods. My heart beat fast as an idea came to my mind. Would Derek take me to his pack? To a human?

I didn't know how to react to the idea.