Leave Me Alpha [#6]

“Asher, listen to me!” I stand in front of him

He walks around me, and I follow him.

“Asher, I don’t understand why you’re ignore me. I was with Holden, your Beta. Nothing wrong with that” I say, standing in front of him, and blocking his way, with both of my hands.

“Sweetheart-” he takes a deep breath and let’s it out.

“Move” I shake my head.

“Why won’t you look at me? Do you hate me this much?” I whisper, my hands falling to my sides.

“Sweetheart, just answer once question for me. Why?” This is it. I’ll tell him.

“Holden- he’s m-” Holden walks in to the house.

“Morning Alpha. I came to give you your files. The meeting you cancelled, they still accepted our offer. Morning luna” he smiles at me, not moving his eyes from me. He frowns, when Asher growls.

“Did I interrupt something?” I know he doesn’t want to go. He wants to stay.

“Nothing at all.” I mumble standing up straight, as Asher stares at me.

“You were about to say something, sweetheart, before he came. What was it?” He asks narrowing his eyes at me.

“Nothing.” He nods slowly,

“Like I said last night, sweetheart. Don’t come in my way. I won’t be nice” he turns to Holden.

“Follow me” he walks to his office.

‘He knows’ I mouth to Holden and he closes his eyes and nods, then walking towards me.

He squeezes my hand, letting me know everything will be okay. That he’ll make everything better.

He walks inside the room, closing it behind him.

I can’t let Holden get hurt. I can’t. It’s not his fault.

I walk into the office quickly, to see Asher sat down on his chair, and talking about some work.

“Get out” Asher growls at me, and Holden tenses up.

“As-” he stands up

“OUT!” He roars. I step back.

“Do you not understand when I say get the fuck out of my face? Shall I show how to do it?” He walks towards me but Holden steps infront of him.

“Alpha, calm down. Deep breaths. You’re letting it get to you. It’s nothing. I was showing luna around the pack. She didn’t know the pack grounds yet. And then she twisted her ankle, so I was holding her hand, and taking her to Rose’s diner. I got her some food, and bought her home. I promise it was nothing” Asher was calming down, as he stares at me, his eyes softening.

“Why are you crying?” He whispers and Holden looks at me quickly, his eyes full of pain.

“I’m sorry” I whisper.

“I didn’t know you would get angry. I just didn’t know this place, and I asked if Holden could show me around. I didn’t know any of this was going to happen.” I mumble, closing my eyes.

I was lying to him. I wanted Holden to take me. To show me around. But I didn’t know Asher was going to cancel his meeting for me.

“It’s okay sweetheart” he pushes Holden away, and walks towards me quickly.

“Don’t cry. It’s okay. I understand” he cups my face gently, wiping my eyes

“I’ll come back later” Holden mumbles. He walks past me, not without staring at me. He’s upset. That he can’t hold me.

He walks out of the house, as Asher rests his forehead on mine.

“I don’t mind if you go with Holden. I trust him. Just let me know when you’re going. I thought you were going to leave me. Like how everyone does” he whispers closing his eyes.

“Ashe-”

“I know. I know. I know you won’t leave me. It’s just that I’m scared, that I’m not treating you right enough. That I’m not being good with you. And that I might be hurting you. And because of this, you might leave me” he whispers

He’s completely broken. I can see it. He needs reassuring that I won’t leave him.

“I won’t leave you Asher.” I lean up a little and kiss him cheek.

“You promise?” I nod

“I promise”

“Can I take you on a date?” He whispers still staring into my eyes.

“Of course. Formal?” He shrugs.

“Anything you want. You could do casual, because I seen a theme park on my way home. It’s close to us. You could come in a ball gown, if you want” I roll my eyes, a smile on my face.

“A ball gown? So they don’t let me on any rides?” He shrugs, again.

“They’ll let you of any ride” I raise my eyebrow.

“Why is that?”

“Because you’re beautiful” he whispers, looking at me, as my face heats up

“I like it when you blush, because I know, I’m the reason behind it” he says letting me go, and stands up straight

“Will you be ready in 10 minutes?” He asks, looking at his watch.

“Yes”

“Okay. I’ll wait for you. Oh. Sweetheart, you can move into my room” he smirks

“But I like my room” I frown.

“My room is better. It has a Jacuzzi?” He smirks and I nod.

“Do I have too?” I smile and he nods.

“Yep. You get dressed, and I’ll move all your things in. I won’t look at you when you get dressed” he follows me upstairs.

“I’ll get changed in the bathroom” I say and he nods.

“Okay.” He sits on the bed as I walk into the closet. I was confused on what to wear. Do I want Asher to like me more? Or not? But I have a mate?

Asher wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me slightly back, and rests his chin on my shoulder.

“I think you should wear this” he points to the outfit in my hands. A pink floral skirt, a denim jacket and a white top.

“I think it’ll look beautiful on you. Anything will” he whispers placing a kiss on my cheek.

“Okay” I whisper blushing.

“Shall I help you get dressed?” I shake my head, slowly.

“Are you sure?” I nod.

“I’ll go to the bathroom” he nods not letting me, and I don’t move out of the place.

What is wrong with you! You have a mate! Lilly screams in my head.

Me and Lilly hardly talk, she likes to be alone, and in a quiet place. And these past couple of days,we haven’t talked at all. She thought that Asher was my mate, but then when we found out Holden was, she understood everything. She said that she knew our mate was close by, and she thought it was Asher.

“We’ll be getting late. You better go get changed” I nod as he let’s me go.

“I’ll be back in a few seconds” I smile walking out of the closet, with him behind me.

I got to the bathroom, and lock the door.

I quickly get changed, and putting my old clothes in the laundry basket, for later.

I walk out of the room, and sit down on the bed.

I push my feet into a pair of converses, and am about to tie them, when someone beats me too it.

Asher.

“Let me” he smiles, and ties them both for me.

“Thank you” I smile back and he stands up.

“You look beautiful, sweetheart” he smiles, holding his hand out to me. I place my hand in his, and he lifts me up.

“Holden, and Selena are coming with us” he says as we walk down the steps.

“Holden and selena? ” I ask and he nods as we reach the bottom step. Holden is stood next to a stunning girl. She has dark brown hair, with lightly brown highlights, and soft brown eyes.

“Luna” she smiles. Her smile is beautiful.

“Luna” Holden says, catching my gaze. He knows what I’m thinking. Why? Why her?

“This is my sister, Selena” I sigh in relief.

Was I jealous? She was fucking stunning!

“Layla” I smile at her, and she smiles back at me warmly.

“Asher, shall we go?” She looks up at Asher, batting her eyelashes and smiling sweetly at him

Fuck.

She’s a bitch.

“Of course Selena. You guys can come in my car”

“Shotgun!” She exclaims and Holden smiles, slightly, a happy look on his face. He’ll be sat with me.

“No. Sweetheart, will be sitting in the front. Next to me” Asher smirks at me.

“Asher, I said shotgun first” she mumbles

“I’m Asher’s wife. I’ll be sitting in the front” I blurt out. Holden frowns.

“Of course luna” she mumbles walking out of the house with Holden behind her.

Asher chuckles slightly and pulls me out of the house. He walks to the car, and opens the door for me.

“After you, my lady” he smirks

“Thank you” I can feel Holden’s gaze on me. I sit inside as he closes the door.

“Meet me at the toilets when we get there” Holden mumbles as we watch Asher and Selena sit in the car.

Asher starts driving, while talking to Selena about work. Maybe she works with him.

I feel the need to do something. To stop them from talking. They’ve been talking for too long. Holden is sat quiet in the car, and often I catch him looking at me through the review mirror.

I feel butterflies in my stomach, when he looks at me. His stare is intense. Like he’s going to do something to me. Something good. But he can’t.

“We’re here” Selena exclaim, I pull my eyes away from mirror, and step out the car with everyone.

“Please come” Holden whispers as he walks past me.

“Sweetheart, you wait here, Holden and I will get the tickets” I nod, leaning on the car as they walk away.

“So, luna. How was the wedding? I never thought Asher was the type of person to settle down with someone, like...you” Selena leans next to me.

“How old are you? 12? Cut the bullshit, and tell me what you want?” I mutter, bored out of my mind.

“Asher. He’s mine”

“Is he your mate? Because his mate died, do you remember that?” I say and she smirks.

“Do you really think she’s dead?” She whispers to me, glaring.

“Yes?” I question

“My bad.” Asher walks close to us.

“I got us VIP tickets and wrist bands” he smirks, walking towards me. He hands one to Selena and then looks at me.

“I’ll do yours for you” he smiled, slightly, before wrapping the wristband around my wrist.

“There” he stares at me. There’s this burning passion in his eyes. But also hurt, sadness, love. He blinks, and looks at Holden.

“Let’s go man” he interwines our fingers together and pulls me to the entrance.

“I call shot gun to sit next to Asher! He’s always fun on rides!” Selena exclaimed and Asher chuckles, darkly

“I don’t go on rides” he says at her

“How about we get some food first?” Selena asks

“If it’s okay with sweetheart?” Asher looks back at me as we stand in line.

“Yeah. You guy go on the first ride, I’m going to go to the toilet” he nods

“Do you want me to come with you?” He asks as we walk inside, after handing in our tickets.

“No! I mean, you enjoy it, I’ll be back in a few seconds” he nods as Selena pulls him away. I don’t like her hands on him. Holden walks away, and I’m hoping in the direction that I need to go.

I follow him, but he gets lost. I look around hoping I could find him.

I turn around just as someone grabs my hand, and pulls me behind a tent.

Sparks.

Holden hugs me tightly.

“I wanted to do this ever since I saw you” he whispers into my hair. I wrap my arms around him, and sigh.

I like this.

“Why did you bring Selena?” I ask, not letting him go.

“Because I had to come and see you. I know this is meant to be your date, but Asher has a soft spot for Selena. And I had to see you” soft spot? I don’t like that.

I let him go and look up at him.

“Holden, we can’t keep doing this” I mumble

“But Layla..” he stops after saying my name

“We can still see each other. We don’t have to tell Asher, he won’t know a thing. Let’s just keep meeting in secret” I sigh.

“But what about Asher?” I ask

“What about him?” He says holding my hand.

“He hasn’t been good to you Layla... he’s a bad guy”

“But he’s changi-” Holden shook his head

“Asher will never change. He’ll always be this cold asshole.” He mutters.

“I should go back. You stay, and come back after a couple of minutes” I say and he nods kissing my cheek.

“I like you Layla” he whispers into my ear, before walking away.

He likes me?

I shake my head, knowing that I’m blushing. I turn around to see a guy run away. Odd.

I shake my head and walk back to where I came from. I see Asher standing there, looking around with his arm around Selena..

“Sweetheart!” He shouts running towards me.

“What took you so long?” He whispers hugging me tightly.

“You were with Holden?” He asks looking at me.

“Yeah, I did see him. I was trying to find the toilet, when I ran into him. He was with this girl” I lie and he nods, smiling to himself.

“Good for him. I don’t think I’ve seen him with a girl before” he mumbles.

Holden hasn’t been with anyone? Is he gay?

“Holden!” Asher calls behind me. I feel Holden’s gaze on me, as Asher wraps an am around my waist, pulling me closer to him

“Where’s the girl?” Asher smirks at him

“The girl?” Holden looks at him confused

“The girl you were with? Ring any bells? Sweetheart told me the you helped her, when she fell. Thanks for that bro” Asher says and realisation falls upon Holden.

“Oh yeah. I didn’t get her name, but she was just talking to me about politics” Asher nods

“Let’s go.” He smiles at me, walking towards a big roller coaster.

We stand in line and Asher turns to me.

“I don’t like his smell on you. ” He mumbles hugging me tightly.

“I don’t like her smell on you” I blurt out and he chuckles letting me go.

“Selena?” He asks and I nod

“Is sweetheart, jealous?” I scoff crossing my arms, turning away from his

“I don’t get jealous” he nods

“Don’t worry” he leans closer to my ear, his hands on my waist, turning me around, slowly, so I was looking at him.

“I like you. Not her. She’s like a sister to me” I sigh in relief.

“Someones relived” he smirks against my cheek, but I freeze.

“Loosen up sweetheart. What’s wrong?” I uncross my arms, letting them fall over his hands, on my waist.

“Did you say you like me?” I whisper staring at him.

“Yes. I like you sweetheart. Do you want me to shout it out, so everyone can hear. I can do that” he asks and I cover his mouth.

“Don’t you dare” I narrow my eyes, blushing.

“I like this side of you. The more dominate side” he pushes my hand away.

“But I like to be in charge, sweetheart. Sorry about that” he smirks as we step into the seats. He pulls down the bar, and tightens it for both of us.

“Are you going to scream?” He asks.

“Nope”

“Oh” he frowns.

“Why? Do you want me to scream?“he nods

“So I can hold your hand and tell you its okay” he smiles

Fuck. I’m going to go to hell.

I place my hand in the middle, and smile.

“Who says I have to be scared, for you to hold my hand?” He chuckles, wrapping his fingers through mine, and tightening his hand around mine.

“I’ll scream” he whispers and I bite my lip to stop laughing.

“Are you telling me that you’re scared?” He shakes his head.

“If you tell anyone sweetheart, it won’t be good” he narrows his eyes at me playfully.

“I won’t. I promise. But why would you come here if you’re scared?” I ask as the ride starts, going up.

“Because Hailey said that you love rides, especially scary ones. And I thought that I could bring you here.”

I’m definitely going to hell.

“I’ll hold your hand, and won’t let go” I tighten my hand around his, as the ride goes down, fast, and I look at Asher. His eyes are closed, and he’s scared. Really scared.

I squeeze his hand, letting him know I’m here. He opens his eyes, and looks straight at me.

While the ride is still going, he’s staring at me. It’s seems the ride is never going to end, as he stares at me.

There’s a burning passion in the pit of my stomach. Not butterflies. Elephants running around.

“Can you two get out?” I hear someone grumble.

I look up to see a guy waiting next to the ride. It’s empty, and there’s a couple waiting for us.

“Shit. Sorry” I mumble pulling the bar up and jumping out of the cart, with Asher behind me.

We walk down the steps, Asher is still holding my hand, and my face is heating up.

“How long do you guys take?” Selena complains and I smile.

“We were caught up with something.” I say as Asher pulls me closer.

“You guys go ahead and do something else. Me and sweetheart, are going to start our date” Asher says.

He starts pulling me to the game sections. I feel Holden’s eyes on me but I ignore it.

Today, I’m spending time with Asher. I still feel guilty that he cancelled his meeting for me.

“I’ll win you a panda! The biggest one!” He exclaims pulling to a booth.

He seems more excited then me. And I like that. A lot.

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“Asher, come on. Let’s go now! It’s late and they need to close up” I groan,

trying to pull Asher away from the booth.

“But sweetheart, you wanted that bear! I have to get it. One last turn” I sigh, holding a big panda in my hand.

“Asher, we c-” the guy at the booth sighs.

“I’ll give you the bear, for $40. If you leave” Asher nods pulling $50 out of his pocket.

“Can I have that penguin as well. The small one?” The guy nods and hands him both of them.

“Now can you leave, so I can close up?” He mutters

“Thanks man” Asher smiles at him, picking up the big white bear with a red ribbon around it, and the penguin then walking towards me.

“Shall I hold that for you, sweetheart?” He asks and I stare at him.

Just because I liked them, he bought them for me?

“Sweetheart, I know I’m hot and sexy, but if you stare this long, it won’t last good” he smirks

And he’s back.

“Let’s go” he says, holding my hand and pulling me out of the theme park. We walk towards the car where Selena and Holden are waiting.

“Is that for me?” Selena gasps at the big white bear. I tighten my hand around Asher’s.

“Nope. They’re sweethearts”

“Oh. Let’s go. It’s 10. We’re late” she mumbles as Asher unlocks the doors.

Selena sits in the front and Asher was going to walk towards her but I shake my head.

“It’s okay. I need some space with these animals” he nods, helping me in the back.

He closes the door, when I’m sat inside.

He walks around and sits in his seat.

Selena turns the radio on and starts talking to Asher.

Holden hand encloses around mine behind the panda.

“I missed you” he whispers.

They can’t hear us because of the radio.

“Holden..”

“I know. I know. More secretive. But I have to hold your hand. My wolf’s going crazy, when he saw you with Asher” I nod

I blocked Lilly out all day, because I knew what she was going to say when I was with Asher.

We stay quiet, and I catch Asher staring at me through the mirror. And he smiles. Everytime he smiles, Holden tightens his hand around me.

I’m cheating on him. He doesn’t know what I’m doing. But I can’t stop it. Holden is sweet. He’s always sweet. And Asher? Asher’s confusing. One minute he’s jerk and the next minute he’s a gentleman.

But I like it. I like both of them.

Holden’s hand leaves mine and I look at him confused. The car has stopped.

My door opens and I turn around to see Asher.

“What’s wrong, sweetheart?” He whispers at me, placing his palm on my cheek.

I like this. I like this side of Asher. I don’t want it to end. But I’m guilty. I have to tell him.

“Asher I-”

“I think we should all go home” Holden says, stopping me from talking.

Asher nods without breaking eye contact. He’s worried about me.

“Tell me when we get home. Okay?” He whispers and I nod.

He’s kisses my forehead, his lips lingering for a while.

“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Whatever it is, we’ll overcome it, together” he whispers as he let’s me go.

He closes the door and sits back inside his seat. He looks at me through the mirror and smiles at me. I smile back, slightly.

He starts driving and Holden holds my hand, squeezing it tightly.

The radio is back on.

“Don’t do something crazy, Layla” he whispers harshly. I look at him.

He’s scared. For both of us.

“I’m sorry. I have to” he let’s my hand go and runs a hand through his hair, pulling it back, a little.

“You okay bro?” Asher asks turning the radio off and looking at Holden, as he parks the car outside our house.

“Yep. Come on Selena. Mom will be waiting” he get out the car. He closes the door, and stares at me for a couple of seconds before walking away with Selena.

“Let’s go inside sweetheart” Asher turns the car off, and gets out of the car.

He walks towards me, and helps me out, after taking the panda off me and the bear. I hold the penguin in my hand as we walk inside.

“What was it that you wanted to tell me?” He asks turning the lights on

You can do this Layla.

“I’m cheating on you” I whisper. The stuffed animals fall from his hands as he freezes.