Chapter 24

Allison's Pov
The elevator dinged and opened and Zander was out pulling me along with him. We were going toward his office. He opened the door and pulled me inside and shutting the door he turned toward the door and put his head down for a few minutes and I was starting to wonder if he was ok. He finally looked up and stood in front of me. He looked at me and put his arms on either side of me.
“Tell me did he touch you.” His voice was full of warning.
“Nn-o he didn't, we only shook hands.” I say aware of just how close he was to me. He stared into my eyes and didn't look away for a few moments. His eyes were dark and stormy.
“Good because if he had, I would have punched his face. You are mine and nobody else's.” He said with certainty.
I feel my body heat up by the sound of his words and feeling his breath fanning my face. I loved hearing those words. But did he mean them the way I wanted him too? Did he want me as I wanted him? My wolf howled in the joy that our mate wanted us.
“I'm yours?” I stupidly ask not being able to form any more words.
“Yes, you are my wife. I was jealous when I saw you talking to him. You can't talk to him or any man without me next time.” I'm still mad.
“Ok, it's not like he was serious about flirting with me.” I say indifferently.
“Why would you think that?” He asks me wide eyed.
I look down embarrassed. “Because I'm not attractive or pretty. I say looking down at my feet. I feel Zander lift my head with his finger and I see his face. He has an unreadable expression.
“I'm going to find out who told you that but for now I'm going to tell you. You are beautiful and you are not fat. I like your curves and I love every inch of your body. And since I know you don't believe me, I'm going to show you.” He said with a sly smile.
“How are you going to show me?” I ask not knowing what he means.
“Like this.” He closes the distance between us and kisses me. I instantly melt into him not being able to stand. Ash is going crazy and I feel sparks and tingles. I let him lead in the kiss since I have no idea what to do. He kisses me lightly at first and then goes deeper. He plays and sucks on my tongue and I let a moan slip out from the feeling of him kissing me. I start to kiss him back and we make out for a couple minutes. I hear a ring tone and realize Zander's phone is going off. With a grunt he pulls away and answers. He looks annoyed and hangs up.
“That was Lacy. I have a client that came to meet me today. Unfortunately that means we have to postpone this and continue another time.” He says, giving me a wicked smile.
“Ok.” I am literally unable to say anything else at the moment.
“I'll leave and find something to do.” I say moving toward the door.
“Oh no you don't, you're not leaving my sight.” you can stay here.
“Ok.” I'm not sure what to say.
There was a knock at Oh Zander's office door and in walked my father? I stood rooted to the floor where I stood. My father walked in and saw me. He was shocked and tried to mind link me but I refused to let him have access so he gave up frustrated. He walks over hesitantly and shakes Zander's hand. I can sense my father not being very pleased to see me here but he hides it with a smile in front of Zander. He greets me and I just nod, I feel the Alpha power he gives off and it is making me just stand there silent. My father has always preferred that of us wolves. Zander gives me an odd look and leads me over to his desk. He sits down and I just stand there unsure what to do. My father sits down on the other side of the desk and stares at me for a few moments and then starts talking with Zander.
Zander's pov
The atmosphere changed as soon as Allison's father entered the room. I thought it strange that he didn't even acknowledge his daughter. I look at him and I never did trust him whenever my father would do business with him. I never liked it and now he is my father in law. I laugh to myself.
“What brings you here Mr.Barnes?”
“Um as you know my company is expanding and since marriage binds this company to me in a way I was hoping I could use some of your resources.” He says looking uncomfortable.
I'm glad that smug look is off his face. “What resources are you looking to use? I ask him.
“Well I was hoping to borrow a few people, the ones that know what they're doing?” He says.
“All you need are a few people?” I ask not convinced.
“Yes and somewhere to do the business out of the way for a while.”
“Fine, I'll have one of my employees help you out.” I say ready for this conversation to be done with. Mr.Barnes was acting strange and he kept looking at Allison. She made no move to greet her father and he made no move to greet his daughter. I wondered why that was. I noticed when he walked in Allison immediately started being quiet and almost fearful of the man. I couldn't understand it.
“How is marriage life with Allison? I hope she hasn't caused any trouble for you. She usually does as she's told.” Mr. Barnes says with contempt .
I stare icily at him, not liking the way he is speaking about Allison. “Marriage is going well. We enjoy each other's company. And she doesn't need to follow any orders from me because she is not a servant in my house.” I bite out wanting to punch him but I hold back.
“Oh well I only meant that Allison isn't very good at anything so I wasn't sure if you were finding her acceptable especially with her body weight and tall height.” He says nonchalant.
I gape at him. Is he serious right now? I want to punch him so badly but again I regain control of myself. Does he not realize this is his daughter he is talking about?
“Allison is perfect the way she is and there is nothing wrong with her body and her height.” I say standing up ready to throw him out. He sees that I'm upset and excuses himself. He was gone and I still wanted to hit something so I turned and went into a back room. There was a punching bag and I hit it a few times. I breathe for a few moments and look at my hands and see that they are a bit bloody. I take to med. box and go back and sit on the couch. Allison comes over and sees the blood on my knuckles.
“Oh my gosh Zander, are you ok?” Her voice is full of worry. She takes the gauze from my hands and wraps my hands with it. I sit and gaze at her. She doesn't even seem distraught that just a few minutes ago her father was saying cruel things about her. In fact she seemed more worried about me. I wanted to ask questions but I figured right now wasn't the time or place. But I did want to know one thing.
“Are you ok? Your father said some hurtful things about you and you don't seem bothered at all.” I ask her, she is again looking down but is holding my hands in hers. I don't think she realizes it but I'm not going to say anything to her.
“Yes I'm fine. The words don't hurt like they used to.” She says quietly.
I am fuming. Her father has been saying this to her for a long time? I want to rip his throat out for ever saying something like that to her.
“How long has your father been saying that to you?” I ask her.
She stays quiet for a couple of seconds like she is trying to figure out the words.
“It has been happening for years.” She says, looking away.
“Later I will ask more but I don't want to upset you more right now.” I say giving her a hug at first she froze and was stiff but after a couple minutes she loosened up and returned my hug. It felt good to hug her and all my anger went away. I loved the feeling of her body. I reluctantly pulled away before my body reacted to holding her.