Chapter 31
All at once, people around us begin to applaud. However, I’m not sure if it’s for the band or to celebrate Kane and I dancing together as fated mates. I assume it’s the latter as I hear pleasant comments, complimenting us on how well we look together.
I can’t help but smirk at Kane.
I guess our plan was working.
I am beyond ready to get my heels off and take a nice, hot shower. I’m already dreaming off the warm water as I make my way down the hall, the ballroom fading behind me.
Thankfully, the rest of the evening went well as Kane and I kept up our niceties. As far as I could tell, the Alpha King didn’t have any suspicions and neither did anyone else. Apparently Kane and I were capable of actually playing nice – even for a little while.
Finally reaching my room, I yawn as I reach for the doorknob and twist it. Or try to twist it.
The door is locked, causing me to lift a brow. Why the hell would it be locked? Again, I try to press it open.
Nothing.
Immediately frustrated, I can already tell that something is wrong. That being locked out of my room is no accident, especially since I know I wasn’t the one to lock the door behind me. No – this feels like I’ve
been kicked out.
Swiftly, I turn from the door and storm my way down the hallway. Soon, I arrive at a different door and don’t even bother knocking. I let myself right inside, not surprised to find that this door is unlocked.
As I enter Kane’s room, I shut the door behind me as I angrily call out his name. The room is empty, but I can see the sliver of light coming from under his bathroom door, indicating that he’s in there. I immediately make my way over.
However, before I push it open, the door is suddenly being pulled open and out walks Kane.
A Kane that has clearly just gotten out of the shower. I take a step back as he comes out of the bathroom, my heart racing as I take in the obvious muscles in his arms and shoulders, his bare chest that is still damp with water. A towel hangs low on his hips, showing off his taut stomach and abs.
The next breath that presses through my lips is shaky, ragged. As I continue to take in Kane’s half-naked state, my head feels dizzy as my cheeks grow warm. It’s as if a tether is tying itself around me, pulling
me toward him.
The mating bond, I remind myself. This is just the influence of the mating bond. I needed to clear my head, resist it.
Attempting to do so, I firmly shake my head to try and calm myself. It only helps a little, but I’m still able
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“Care to tell me what’s going on?” I fire at him. “Why is the door to my room locked? Why can’t I go inside?”
Kane tilts his head at me. “The Alpha King is here,” he states as if I need reminding. “We can’t be sleeping in separate rooms or else it’s going to raise some flags. For now, you need to stay here.”
“With you?” I press.
“Yes,” he pushes right back. “That’s the idea, little wolf.”
“That doesn’t seem necessary,” I try. “How would he even know that we’re in separate rooms? It’s not like
he’s going to be visiting us in the middle of the night.”
“The Alpha King has spies,” Kane informs me. “If he wants information then he’ll get it.”
“Yeah, but -”
“Enough,” Kane says, the firmness in his voice making me fall quiet. “Having you stay with me is the safest option. You have no other choice.”
Damn him. I hate it, but I know he’s right. If we want to ensure that everything goes smoothly then staying with him really is the best option.
But also a complicated one, especially as I have to tear my eyes away from his bare chest in order to glance over my shoulder.
Kane only has one bed.
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