In the Alpha’s Arms Novel

Definitely Worth It

“Cole usually gets to things like this around midnight. You ready?” Ace nudged her shoulder and she stumbled slightly. Maybe she was a little more sated than she thought. The action pulled Lita out of her troubling thoughts about Brian though, so she was thankful for that. He would protect her. Cole would protect her. She didn’t have to be afraid anymore. There would be people to help this time. She turned her attention back to what Ace had

said

“I don’t even know why I’m bothering honestly, Lita rolled her eyes, He’s got a whole girlfriend, last I checked. Mate bond be damned. Plus, he said he’s rejecting me.”

“It’s so strange that your jealousy sounds whiney. I’ve never heard you sound whiney before,” he laughed, “It’s kind of cute. In an annoying way. And anyway, that’s dead. They broke up. She knows about you and that kinda put the flames out on that. And I know you don’t still think he’s planning to reject you after two months? Cmon you’re smarter than that, Lita.“

Lita didn’t know what to say back to that. She had to admit the thought had crossed her mind a time or two. What reason did he have to reject her after two months with no problems. Even if he didn 1 want to be with a humum, it seemed oild to drag it out so long. And even Brody had said it wasn’t normal to drag the process out, Maybe there was some kind of hope for her and Cole after all? She didn’t hate the thought of it, remembering those steamy kisses.

She grimaced, “Couldn’t you have just let me think he was an asshole and leave it at that? Now you’ve gotten my hopes up just to have them crushed again.”

“Nope,” be popped the p hard, flashing a smile as he downed his drink, ‘Like I said. Head up his ass right now but he’s good people and be going to

claim you. He just doesn’t know it you.”

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“Yea yea, I remember, Lita started feeling antsy, “I don’t even know what to say when he gets here.”

Ace sent her another loaded look, “Don’t worry, you won’t have to say anything.“

“The hell does that mean?” she was positive she didn’t want to know

“Are you having fun?” Ace asked, avoiding her question.

“Yea I was actually,” she smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck. He was surprised by the contact but he didn’t push her away, “More fun than I’ve Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

had in forever.”

“I’m really glad to hear it. I enjoyed telling people you were mine for a little while too,” he said softly, pulling her back from the table a bit,

“Because…”

“Because what?” she cocked her head to the side, trying to figure out what expression he was making.

He brushed her hair gently with his fingers, “Because we’ve reached the end of part two of my plan, lovely Lita…”

She was truly confused now. What was he saying? Was Cole here? She started to turn her head to search the room but his hand pushed against her jaw, “Don’t look, hes already watching”

Her stomach fluttered all over the place. Was it working? Would this actually make him jealous? Did she really want that? To make Cole so jealous he’d try to kill them both? She shuddered a little with both fear and excitement.

Ace continued to brush against her jaw, moving his cheek along hers until he was whispering in her ear, “Wildcard pick.”

“Mmmm?” she felt like dazed. Drunk and certainly enjoying this far more than she should be.

“I’m cashing in on our bet,” he smiled menacingly, pulling back until their lips were touching. Outside of Cole, nothing felt quite as exhilarating as Ace’s warm, liquored mouth against hers. His lips were soft and gentle as they coaxed hers to part and let him in. He toured the inside of her mouth for a little before pulling back. He was panting slightly, eyes dilated, “Damn that was definitely worth it. He licked his bottom lip.