From Rougue To Luna novel Chapter 39

I was ready to go back and finish the conversation he'd so abruptly finished when I heard a hard knock on my door. My breath caught as I stopped, slowly lifting my hand to the doorknob and twisting it. As the door opened, Rhett stormed in, causing me to step back as my legs hit against the bed.

"Rhett...what are you doing here?" I asked in surprise.

He shut the door and stepped in front of me, his nostrils flaring and his eyes going dark. "You can't let him claim you." His voice was low and gravelly as his body became rigid.

"What do you mean?"

He growled and stepped closer. "Don't think I don't know that Weston's pursuing you. His scent's all over you. Has been more than once."

"H-He was just trying to comfort me." I forced out as anger surged at his accusation. Why would he care if he wanted me to reject him.

His hand rose and his fingers traced my lips lightly. "Comforting you? He had no right to touch you. Especially here."

My breath caught and the familiar warmth tingled across my lips as I stared up into his now indigo eyes. "Why Rhett? You don't want me." I pulled away, only to have his hand grip below my chin, slowly pulling me back.

"Just don't let him claim you Lili." He slowly backed away and a pained look crossed his face as he turned away from me.

"Rhett..." I whispered.

He paused for a moment before stepping out of the room, shutting the door quietly behind him.

What the hell am I supposed to do now?

The next few days passed in a blur. I barely saw Rhett, and when I did, it was as he passed on his way somewhere else with Asher and Weston. I'd gone over to his room the next morning, but he wasn't there. He hadn't been there the last two nights in a row.

I found myself throwing my attention completely into training, both in the group and individually with Ivy. She could sense something was off, but chose not to press and I was thankful for that.

"Shit Lili!" Ivy grunted as she massaged her jaw where my fist had connected. "I guess whatever's got you so uptight needs to keep happening." She said with a chuckle.

"I'm sorry Ivy. I didn't mean to. I just got distracted." I said, reaching up to inspect her face.

She nodded and smiled. "Just focus on my voice. Feel my presence, and sense my mind opening to yours. I will do the rest."

I did as she said and closed my eyes, trying to focus on her. I slowly saw an image pushing into my mind, blurry at first but becoming clearer by the second.

I was standing in front of Rhett's office. Without knocking on the door, I saw Asher immediately walk out, sensing me there. He leaned down and kissed me quickly before pulling away and rubbing his hand across the back of his neck.

"What's happened? What's wrong with him?" I asked quietly.

A loud crash came from inside the office and I heard a loud growl sound from behind the door. "He's being forced to give up his mate. How do you think he's doing?" Asher said lowly.

"What can I do?" I asked as another loud slam sounded inside the room behind Asher.

"Just watch out for her. He wants her protected at all times. In case that bastard comes looking for her before we're prepared."

I nodded and leaned up to kiss Asher tenderly, brushing my hand through his hair. "I'll take care of her. Don't worry."