Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127

Erin’s POV

Derek’s hand gripped Cassandra’s throat firmly, his fingers applying just enough pressure to make his point. My body reacted instinctively–I reached out to grab his wrist, trying to pull his hand away.

“Alpha, please!” I pleaded, my voice barely above a whisper.

A low, dangerous growl emanated from deep within Derek’s chest. The sound sent an involuntary shiver through me, my wolf immediately responding to his dominance. He didn’t look at me, but the message was unmistakable. His powerful fingers remained locked around Cassandra’s throat, though I noticed he wasn’t using enough force to truly hurt her.

“I take back my words, Alpha,” Cassandra conceded, her violet eyes still flickering with that unnatural light. “You were never a coward.”

The gold in Derek’s eyes flashed, and then he finally released her. When he turned to me, his expression was cold and controlled, but his voice was deep and threatening.

“Never interfere when I’m handling something, little Omega. You won’t like my reaction when I’m interrupted.”

I lowered my eyes, my throat tight. My pulse quickened, partly from fear, partly from other feelings I was reluctant to acknowledge–the effect his authority had on me. “Yes, Alpha.”

Cassandra lightly touched her throat, rubbing the faint red marks left by Derek’s fingers. Despite what had just happened, there was no fear in her eyes–only a strange, challenging gleam.

“You’ll regret it, darling,” she said, her voice still silky smooth despite the threat. “That bottle of poison brewed under the full moon is still in my collection.”

Derek’s lips curved into a dangerous smile. “I look forward to trying your potions again, witch. Last memorable.”

was…

I stood there, motionless, watching their exchange. Their way of speaking was filled with implications and meanings I couldn’t understand. There was something between them spanning a decade I couldn’t comprehend, and I felt a tightness in my chest, a burning sensation spreading through me.

Jealousy. Raw and undeniable jealousy. I was jealous that she could speak to him like that, jealous of the history they shared. Jealous of how at ease he seemed with her.

I smoothed my dress, trying to calm myself. “Alpha, if I may, I should return to my office to work on those files.”

Watching them interact with such familiarity made my stomach twist. My fingertips unconsciously touched my lips, remembering how forcefully he had kissed me last night. Was it nothing to him? Even as confusion and hurt intertwined in my heart, the memory still made my skin heat.

Derek’s keen gaze locked firmly on me, his eyes sweeping over my body before returning to my face. His voice was low and absolute: “Your only duty is to stand by my side, Erin.”

His long fingers drummed rhythmically on the desktop. “Cassandra’s fingers have always been too nimble, especially with my personal belongings. With you present, she’ll be more restrained.”

Chapter 127

Cassandra gracefully slid into the luxurious leather sofa, crossing her legs, her purple nails lightly tapping against her knee as if the earlier choking threat had been merely a joke between lovers.

A light knock disrupted the tense atmosphere. Cassandra’s young assistant entered, carrying an intricately carved ebony box and a bouquet of vibrant wildflowers.

The assistant was visibly nervous in the Alpha’s presence. Her hands trembled noticeably as she set down the tea tray, the delicate porcelain teapot wobbling dangerously before tipping, hot tea flowing toward the edge of my dress.

Before I could react, Derek moved with supernatural speed. One hand pulled me safely away while the other steadied the tilting tray, averting complete disaster. The speed of his reaction was stunning–a reminder of the power contained

beneath his civilized exterior.