Female Novel
Chapter 60
Chapter 60 80% 12.4| Alessia’s POV It’s another full moon and the rumors are still brimming. People still stop me in the pack house to askme how it happened and old ladies still congratulate me on my pregnancy. That last one just creeps meout. Not to mention the b i t c h y looks and side comments that have skyrocketed to alarming heights. The fact that I’m the one taking the force of everything just makes me crankier. No one has dared tostop Caden to question him. How could they? I’m seated in what I’m now calling my safe spot and watching the circle as two ladies put on a veryenticing fight. From the corner of my eyes, I see Jake approaching and I roll my eyes. I’ve forgiven him for the stunthe pulled but he doesn’t know that just yet. Besides, I hardly think that I should be the only onesuffering from this dilemma. He deserves to suffer alongside me. He lowers himself to my log of wood and stretches out a hand holding a beer towards me. “I broughtyou a beer,” he says tentatively, still scared that I might just bite off his head. I’ve to admit that the bribes are also another reason why I’m still playing this game. Just last week, hebrought me some freshly baked goods. There’s no way in hell that I’m letting go of this lottery ticketanytime soon. I’m going to keep using it until the numbers wear off. And I don’t think those numbers aregoing to be coming off that paper anytime soon… Taking the beer out of his hand, I give him a soft thanks in return, not wanting to blow my cover yet.
Jake sighs, sounding defeated as he sinks down on the log. I almost feel bad for the way he’s beatinghimself up. Keyword, Almost. “Alessia, I’m so-” His words get cut off as a sudden quietness lulls over the place. Unless, everyone’s conversation justhad a coincidental break at the same time, then there’s only one other explanation for this suddensilence. Caden. novelbin
As though summoned by my thoughts, Caden mounts the platform leading into the circle, standing infront of his pack members as their Alpha. Goosebumps break out across my skin as a chill wind passes by me from the eery situation and thecommand he’s currently displaying.“Now that I’ve everyone’s attention, there are a few things I need to make clear.” Caden’s voiceeffortlessly booms over the whole venue, carrying his words to even where I’m seated. Everyone’s attention is fixed on him and it’s fun to watch as they hold on to every word that leaves hislips. o “It has come to my attention that words have gotten out about Alessia being my mate.”
He omits the part where he was the one who blurted it out to the entire pack. No one dared to makeany move to correct his words.
“I’m aware that a lot of you have been curious to know if those words hold any truth.” A pause. “I’mhere to tell you that it’s the truth. Alessia is my fated mate.” Murmurs and chatters break out and everyone’s gaze turns to my direction. I avoid meeting anyone’sgaze, keeping all my attention locked on Caden and his speech. Why didn’t he let me know that he wasgoing to be doing this? “It has also come to my notice that some of you have taken it upon yourself to question Alessia forthese answers.” As he starts speaking again, the crowd hushed, and now, I can definitely feel thestares digging into the side of my head. You can hear a pin drop in this silence. “Alessia is my mate and therefore, I expect everyone to try her with the same amount of respect thatwould be given to me.” At those words, people start talking again. Even I can’t stop myself fromreacting as my mouth drops open in shock. “D a m n,” Jake mutters from behind me. I have to agree with him and maybe add a few choice words
of my Own. F u ck i n g d a m n it all. What in the hell is f u c k i n g happening to Caden and why is he trying to f uc k i n g help me? “I will not appreciate getting another whiff of harassment or questioning that directed towards her.” Apause where everyone waits with bated breath. “If any of you should have any more questions, you candirectly reach out to me and I’ll make sure to have your curiosity satisfied.” The tone he said it in andthe look he passes around the room, makes everyone aware of what exactly he meant by those words. I look around the place at everyone’s faces and each of them holds the same expression. Fright. Theyaren’t going to be meeting with him to ask more questions and they aren’t going to be harassing meany longer. Something similar to gratitude makes its way to my chest and buries itself there. Why did Caden feelthe need to go to this length for me? He could have just as easily let me suffer by myself. “So, are you still mad at me?” I don’t need to look over at Jake to know that he has a smug look on his face. A look that gets him aglare from me. It doesn’t do anything, rather it encourages him and he inches closer to me, still grinning widely. “I thinkI even deserve a little thanks here.” “Don’t push it,” I say, throwing one last glare his way before turning my attention back to Caden as hesteps. down from the platform.
Chapter 60 His gaze meets mine and drifts over to Jake on my side, thankfully he doesn’t stalk here all broody and angry. Instead, he glares at Jake before heading in another direction away from u