Chapter 33

Phoenix

I was surprised that Selene and Makayla agreed to come with us so easily, but I was also worried. My sister was about to see parts of my life I'm sure she has never seen before, and so was Makayla. I guess this was bound to happen eventually, though.

I just hope I don't end up scaring my little wolf away.

I already know she's on edge from the break-in, and one wrong move could make me lose her forever. Luke says I should give her space, allow her to process everything, and I am...as much as I can.

My wolf desires to be near her, to make sure that she's in our sight and safe from harm. So, it's really hard to just keep my distance. Maybe I can just check on her from time to time....make sure she's getting settled in okay.

I have someone covering my duties for Dad today. I told him I had something to take care of instead of notifying him about the break-in, in case there's a chance he has something to do with it. I know that's a small possibility. I mean, why the fuck would he want to steal his stepdaughter's birth control and vibrator? That's a little too beyond creepy and perverted for him.

But Luke and I still haven't fully figured out the shady shit he's involved in. One of his enemies could have done it to send a message or something. Maybe that they're coming for her if he doesn't hold up his end of the bargain.

I don't know, but until we figure things out, I'll keep her away from him too. Just until I rule out him being a threat.

Heading to Selene's room in the back of the club, my senses are on high alert. The bass of the club music thrums through the hall, but her scent is faint, leading outside. A spike of panic surges through me. If whoever has broken to her place has kidnapped her, I'll find them and rip them apart. Why else would she have left the safety of the club?

I round a corner and almost collide with Makayla.

"Sorry," I murmur, tugging my fingers through my hair. My wolf is growling in my head, demanding that we find Selene.

"Looking for Selene?" she asks, giving me a knowing look. She's wearing a tight, black dress, blending in with the rest of the she-wolves that come here. I'm guessing she isn't as opposed to this living situation as Selene is.

I frown, trying to keep my voice steady. "Yeah, where is she?"

"She just told me she's coming back from a run. She should be back any minute now. You know, I almost freaked out too, but she's okay," she responds with a laugh.

Thank Goddess. I cannot handle anything else going wrong tonight.

I nod curtly. "Thanks."

After this, I'll have to remind my little wolf to check in with me before running off like this. Without no one knowing where she was at, someone could've taken or hurt her. Especially, when we know some perv is on the loose, running around with her personal shit.

I push through the back exit, the cool air hitting my face as I scan the surroundings. The woods behind the club is vast, but I could still track her down easily if I needed to. Following her scent to the front of the club, I see her. She's wearing a short, red dress that hugs her curves perfectly. My blood boils as I see James and his little group of thugs blocking her way.

I see red. Fury simmers just beneath the surface. They're scaring her, even if she's doing her best to stand her ground. I stride toward her, grabbing her hand firmly in mine, the gesture possessive and unmistakable.

"Selene, where were you, baby? I was just about to send a search party out for you," I say, cutting into their conversation, my voice dripping with menace.

All of the assholes back up, their eyes widening with fear. "Sorry, Nix. We didn't know she was with you," Jason murmurs an apology that doesn't mean shit to me.

Not when it comes to her.

"Well, she is. Don't make the same mistake twice, or I won't be so nice next time."

Their fear is nearly palpable. They know mean every word. They're aware of my reputation in training camp. My wolf is snarling in my head, ready to rip out their throats for threatening Selene.

Tightening my hold on my sister's hand, I lead her inside, making sure the message is loud and clear: Selene is mine.

When we're inside and away from prying eyes, she pulls away, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion and anger. "What was that? They're going to think we're together," she hisses.

And what's the problem with that?

"Good. If those assholes think you're mine, they'll leave you alone. You're not interested in a one-night-stand anyway," I say between clenched teeth.

"What if I am interested?" she asks, a glint of mischief in her eyes.

Oh, little wolf. I see she likes to test boundaries just to see how I'll react. She can't seem to help herself, but I'll show her soon just how dangerous of a game that is.

My wolf pushes forward, wanting to get her to submit to us, but I push him back into the recesses of my mind. There's a time and a place for that, and it's not here.

I lean in, breathing in her sweet scent. "Then, they'll know the person would be me. Only me," I state matter-of-factly.

If she doesn't know that by now, I'll just have to show her. If she wants another male to touch her, she better be ready to see him die.

She shudders, the faint scent of her arousal wafting in my nose. My cock hardens, and thoughts of taking her to the private room cross my mind. It's not like she would object. Maybe I can even make her beg for me to claim her.

Perhaps having her here could work to my advantage.