From Rougue To Luna novel Chapter 28

"You ok?" He said lowly as we came to the door of the office. He stilled for a moment, obviously letting Rhett know we were here. His mouth opened to say something else, but the door opened.

My body froze as a familiar scent hit my nose hard. My eyes snapped up to see him walking out of the office, followed by a large tanned male and finally Rhett. "Thank you for coming by Beta Cage. We will discuss and get back with you immediately." Rhett's nostrils flared and his eyes looked angry as he stared hard at Asher, who now looked like a guilty dog who'd disappointed his master.

My eyes fell on a familiar pair of blue eyes staring down at me with a smirk pulling on his lips. He stepped forward to stand directly in front of me and I took a reflexive step back. "Just the girl we were discussing. Hello again darling. I've missed you."

Cage stepped closer and his hand shot out to grip my elbow tightly before I could step away again. I winced at the pinching grasp as he leaned down, brushing a featherlight kiss against my cheek. I fought the urge to gag and stood frozen in shock. He pulled away before frowning down at me. "What, no hello for your former mate?" His voice cooed smoothly as he smirked, hearing a low growl erupting from behind him.

He turned to look over his shoulder, never releasing his firm grip on my elbow. Rhett was nearly shaking in anger, his face pinched into a scowl as another growl broke from the back of his throat." She is not your mate. And if you don't release your hold on her, I will be happy to do it for you." His voice was low and menacing as he glared at Cage.

Cage chuckled before looking back at me. His hand brushed my hair away from my shoulder before leaning in and breathing deeply at the crook of my neck. He placed a light kiss on the mark he'd placed there before slowly pulling away. I gasped and felt a shudder run down my spine at the sensation and instantly fought to wrench my arm from his hold, but he gripped harder.

I winced at his bruising grasp and stopped as a loud growl erupted from Rhett. "I will not ask again Beta. Take your hands off of her and do not touch her again."

Cage looked him up and down before smirking back at me. "Well, I guess that confirms that you seem to think she's your mate. But I'm sorry to tell you Alpha Everett, you cannot take what does not belong to you. And seeing as she clearly has not accepted you, I think you have your answer. My mark still holds its place on her skin, so I think it is I who should tell you to not touch what doesn't belong to you."

I stood still, frozen at the events that had just transpired. I was snapped out of it quickly when Rhett growled loudly, slamming his hand into the wall next to him. I jumped and stepped back immediately, looking up to see Rhett's face scowling, seeming to be conflicted between his urge to comfort me and his anger at what had just occurred in front of him.

He snapped over his shoulder to Asher and the others who were now eyeing the visible tension surrounding us. "I want a report in front of me before dawn. Is that clear?"

They all nodded and jumped to attention, hurrying away to begin their tasks. I felt my breathing quicken and the hallway beginning to shrink in around me. My chest tightened and my hand moved up to my chest, trying desperately to help my throat move air into my lungs. I pinched my eyes shut and tried to focus on slowing my heart and moving air consistently in and out of my mouth as two strong arms scooped me up and carried me out of the hallway. When I opened my eyes, I was standing in Rhett's office, the door now shut behind us. He placed me on my feet and his hands reached up to brush my hair from my face, his thumbs stroking along my cheek and sending warmth throughout my body.