Mated To My Boyfriend's Dad novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104: _ His Handcuffed Mate

Alpha Beowulf finally broke the silence that reigned upon them after Aceco’s request.

With a weary sigh escaping his lips, "It seems," he nodded. "...that we have no choice but to return."

Before anyone could agree, Aceco spoke up. "No," she said, startling them all with her unexpected defiance. "You will not all return. Not all of you."

Confusion clouded Rhett’s vision. Why wouldn’t Aceco want them all to come back? Wasn’t she the one who only just made a request from them now?

The fey was ever so mysterious.

Darius as the impulsive one that he was scoffed. "What do you mean, ’not all of us’?" he barked. "Does that mean I have to come back here again?"

Huh?

Did Aceco mention ’him’ coming back?

Darius’s bravado could be irritating at times. Nah. It WAS upsetting Rhett.

"No, Darius," Aceco replied, her gaze on them unwavering. "You will not be coming back either."

Ouch. Another punch in Darius’s ego.

Then, she did something even more unexpected. She pointed a slender finger directly at Rhett.

"It will be you, Rhett," she declared, her voice echoing in the space. "You will return, and you will bring the items I requested."

Rhett’s jaw dropped.

Him?

Why him?

He was just a Gamma, a low-ranking member of the pack compared to the Alpha and Beta. Won’t the Alpha and Beta feel offended?

As much as Rhett wasn’t a fan of Beowulf’s rule, he wouldn’t want anything that would cause confusion about his loyalty to his reign. The tradition was for all the wolves to be loyal to their Alpha.

And that, he was. He’d do anything for it to remain that way.

Before he could voice his confusion, Darius erupted in protest. "That’s absurd!" he bellowed. "He’s just a Gamma! I, the Beta, should be the one to come back or better, the Alpha himself."

It wasn’t that Darius was such a fan of Aceco, but his ego wouldn’t let him agree that Rhett was wanted and he – was not.

The Alpha placed a calming hand on Darius’ shoulder. "I agree, Darius," he said with a measured tone. "However, Aceco seems to have a specific reason for wanting Rhett to return."

Despite the Alpha’s attempt at understanding, Aceco remained resolute. "If it is not Rhett," she stated firmly, "then it is no one. Choose wisely."

With that final pronouncement, she closed her eyes and ensued a meditative posture, effectively shutting down any further discussion.

The message was clear: her decision was final.

Rhett sincerely hoped her wish would be granted. It was them who needed her help even though Aceco was obligated to help since the wolves got into this trouble because of the fey in the first place.

All the more reason why he had to investigate Liam’s words thoroughly before letting any of them get out.

The Alpha, recognizing the stalemate, released a heavy sigh. "It seems we have no choice," he muttered, his eyes meeting Rhett’s. "Rhett, you will return with the requested items as Aceco has instructed."

Rhett nodded his affirmation.

The sight of her in such a state hit Rhett like a tsunami. Raw and possessive desire flared within him. Hours had passed since their last encounter.

Hours that had done nothing to quell his yearning for her. But now, seeing her vulnerable – seeing her freedom taken away and trapped between those cuffs sent a fierce protectiveness roaring to life within him. It was such that eclipsed even his burning desire.

Who dared to put a handcuff over his mate’s wrists?

Ignoring the noises around him, Rhett began to March toward her. He needed to understand what was happening.

Why was she here?

What trouble had she found herself in this time?

His wolf howled within him, demanding to protect her. To shield what was his. But even as his initial instinct was to storm towards her, to pull her into his arms and shield her from whatever mess she’d gotten herself into, as he took a step forward, her gaze flickered up, meeting his.

And then, he saw it.

Shame twirled in the depths of her eyes. She hastily buried her face, probably ashamed of the state she was in.

That alone halted Rhett in his tracks. The last thing he wanted was to make her feel any more uncomfortable. With a growl churning in his gut, he forced himself to look away.

Ignoring the greetings and curious stares from the soldiers, he swung sharply on his heel and headed straight for his office.

The door slammed shut behind him with a satisfying thud — the sound was a poor substitute for the one he longed to make – the metallic click of those damn cuffs releasing her.

Sinking into his chair, he ran a hand through my hair, frustration welling up inside of him.

What had she gotten herself into? And how the hell did she end up here, with Brenda’s daughter, a person who ought to be grieving no less?

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