Ascension of a Gamma

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 Little Things

– Liam

I woke up with a weight on my

chest. The tingling sensations that washed over me told me who it was. I was on

a dopamine high, and so was Luca. Ever since I almost gave in to Salina’s 2

seduction, something I want to beat myself up to until today, and after the

exhausting run, I put him through, he took advantage of my lowered guard and

took over. I didn’t have the strength to stop him, and at that point, I didn’t

care for what he intended to do. Turned out, he just wanted to comfort our

mate. He had been keeping quiet since.

It was for the best.

If it wasn’t for him warning me that something wasn’t

.O REDMI NO Tight, I wouldn’t have left the office to

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search for her. What was she doing

Search for her. What was she doing

out there anyway! I shook my head – that was the wrong question. She should be

safe everywhere she goes within the pack’s territory.

It was my fault. I took it back. Carson voted against it

because he was worried for her safety, just in case she somehow got herself in

trouble. Lexy voted against it because she was worried that Anna might try to run

away. They were just worried that something might happen to her and neither

wanted her to do anything that’d hurt herself.

But I couldn’t bring it to myself to have m y men guard her

at all times without her knowledge. It was an invasion of her privacy, and

after she learned about my engagement the first day she was here, I felt like I

at least owed it to her – to give Anna her OO REDMI NOTEedsm, adhere to her conditions

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freedom, adhere to her conditions

strictly.

It didn’t occur to me that she would grant me permission

to break the first condition, to let me hold her in my arms.

I ran my hand down her hair. Thank you … for letting me

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I let her down this time, but next time she calls for me,

I would be there. I’d keep her safe, at the cost of my life.

The rogue’s invasion was an urgent matter. Gale had been

reporting the progress of the investigation while Lexy nagged me until she got

tired and slept, both via a mind-link. She was letting out her frustration and

guilt on me for not answering Anna’s calls, and I was sure later today she’d

mumble an apology. As for Gale, he better OO REDMI NOTE 198 no stone unturned

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mble an apology. As for Gale, he better leave no stone unturned.

Of all the pack warriors, it had to be Rigel. My mate

easily drew attention to herself and she doesn’t even know it. She was either

innocent or apathetic. Her best friend may be decent, but Rigel… the

word didn’t exist in his dictionary.

I kept the pack channel open just in case something came

up, any small matter that could easily be overlooked. Listening to different

voices in my head, filtering and analyzing every message that was sent, it’a

divide my attention and drain my mental energy, but for my Anna, it was a small

thing.

If the rogue was sent by the one person o n my mind, I swear

.O REDMI NOTéo better start praying. I wasn’t losing

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anyone anymore. I wouldn’t let him

take another from me. As always, there was no proof that it was his doing. But

someday, he’d get what he deserved and more.

A murmur reached my ears. Cracking an eye open, I looked

down to see Anna blinking her eyes open. Then she yawned. Her arms went to my

sides, hugging me as she rested her head back down on my chest. “Good morning,”

she whispered, still half-asleep.

“Good morning… mate.” She was so adorable. And innocent.

If it wasn’t for her ankle, I’d have already turned us over. Her scent was

driving me insane that my canines were itching, and I just woke up for fuck’s

sake!

I shook my head – these thoughts need t o be stored in the

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had

oritize her safety… and the party we had

to organize. If she’d have me – I know she would, but the doubt was still there

for some reason. I’d be honored to introduce her to the pack as my Luna. Let

be known across the werewolf community that Anna Bella Fiora was mine and Liam

Rose was hers. Soon… she’d be more than Anna Bella Fiora.

“What are you thinking about?” she asked, interrupting my

thoughts.

“Nothing,” I replied.

She was still using me as a pillow. Not that I mind, I

would gladly be her pillow, her comforter, her mattress. Fuck, anything that

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JU, Tsaid. wny would I want to forget seeing my

girl…

Pompf!

A pillow came down on my face. I kept laughing as she

assaulted me with it. I raised a hand to cover my head, but my girl was

completely energized that she didn’t stop until her arm was tired. Lucky for

me, she couldn’t move her leg. Else, she might’ve suffocated me instead – who

knew what she might do! She brought the pillow down one last time and left it

there.

So adorable. I couldn’t help but laugh. This was what I

wanted – moments like this where it was just the two of us and she was being

adorable. It felt good. It felt right. I felt alive.

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pillow off. “It

won’t be the last –

I stopped when I saw her. She had her small back to me.

She was leaning forward with both her legs straight. I sat up and placed a hand

on her shoulder to get her to turn around and face me, but her face was covered

with both of her hands, her long hair falling to the sides of her face. “Anna?”

I asked, my mind working equations as to what just happened.

Was it something I said? Which one? What did I say?

“You saw… everything, didn’t you?” she asked in a hushed

tone.

“It wasn’t exactly hidden from sight,”I said, scratching

my head. Was it that?

“You saw the scars.”

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words. I didn’t want to talk to her about i t. I saw those scars the first time

I laid eyes on her trembling body. It sent my blood boiling in anger amidst the

excitement that I finally found my mate. I t was a very personal matter, and we

were both, just as she said, “basically strangers.” So, all this time, Lexy and

I kept it to ourselves and we had never spoken a word about it.

We weren’t at a level yet where I could ask her about it.

I knew I should’ve done more on that fucking Flynn! Fuck!

He touched my girl, and she didn’t give a flying fuck!

“Shut the fuck up,” said Luca, snarling.

“Now you show up.”

“Cause you won’t shut up when mate needs you,” he said.

REDMI NO Sigised. He was right. Damn it! That

fucking Flynn ruined

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everything, even the memory of our first meeting

“Anna,” I said, sliding down the bed to be beside her. I

pulled her hands gently away from her face, tipped her chin up so she’d look at

1. me. “Anna…”

I cupped her beautiful face with both hands, swiping my thumb

over her trembling lips. Her honey brown orbs stared at me; fear etched deep

within them. I kissed her. I kept still, relishing the feel of her soft lips

against mine. “I don’t give a fuck about your scars.”

“But – «

No buts. I hushed her with my mouth before I could

hear her belittle herself. My tongue danced with hers and as always, I gained

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hair. So

hair. So

sweet…

“Good mor!

“Oh.”

Someone interrupted. They interrupted. She broke away, and

we both looked towards the door. Lexy stood there holding a tray on both hands,

a wide grin on her face. Gale was already turning on his heels to walk away. He © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

had more sense in him to know when his presence wasn’t welcomed, unlike my sis

who happily went to us.

She was doing this on purpose. “Sorry to interrupt but

you’re needed,” Lexy said, pointing at m e. “Gale has to talk to you.”

“No, he doesn’t!” Gale yelled. “Take your time, Alpha!” 5

Too late for that now, isn’t it?

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pecked her

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lips. “Don’t go anywhere.” I got off the bed, giving Lexy a glaring side glance,

and went out of the room, closing the doors behind me. She better let me

have this chance.

Gale was already at the top of the stairs.“ What is so

important that it can’t wait for later, Gale?” I asked as I calmly made my way

over to him.

“Salina was looking for you since this morning,” he said.

Is he fucking serious right now?

He flinched and took two steps down.” And?” I asked,

taking a step closer.

“Her father’s coming today.”