Page 49 of The Bodyguard and the Alpha
With one eye on Bastien’s back, I sidled to the corner of the room where a small pile of clean clothes had been neatly folded. I shimmied into panties and pulled on my black cargo pants.
Even though I was expecting it, the knock on the door made me jump. Shit.
Bastien planted his feet.
Shit. Shit. Fuck!
“Who is it?”
“Mr President. I have guards here from the Council with an official Order for Ms Ferrera to go with them.”
I pulled my shirt over my head. Who cared about a bra at this point?
“Put it under the door.” I wasn’t an expert, but I could read.
Electra.
With just one word he conveyed,Don’t you dare.Don’t even think about it.
My heart was fluttering like a hummingbird’s wings. My mouth was dry. I tried to send calming thoughts down the bond.
Just let’s look at it, okay. If it’s an official Order, I think I should go.
No.
My pre-cog was still pinging. Still steady. It felt like we were at a crossroads. If Bastien refused to co-operate, there would be violence. But maybe there didn’t have to be. If I could convince him to let me leave.
Walking back across the room I came up behind him.We can’t afford to piss the Council off right now. Let me go now and see what they want. I’ll tell you as soon as I feel like I’m in danger.
There was a rustle of paper and a folded piece of white paper appeared through the gap under the door.
I do not wish you to be out of my sight. I can only protect you if you stay with me.
He was considering it. The pinging of my pre-cog began to slow. Leaning my head against his broad back, I brought my hands up, around his waist.
His sigh was deep. His hands rose to cover mine.
Please let me go. I promise not to shut you out. You’ll know if I’m in danger. My magic tells me that this is the safest course right now.
I don’t like it.
I gave a humourless laugh. Neither do I. But this is the situation we’re in. And we need to try to sort it out without violence.
Wait there, he ordered. He removed his hands from mine, which I took as a cue to drop my arms. As soon as I was no longer holding him, he strode to the door and collected the piece of paper, giving me a view of his fine-as-hell ass as he bent forwards.
He scanned the paper, frowning, mouth turned down, then handed it to me.
The official seal of the Council was visible at the top of the paper. I read the words quickly. Order. Apprehend. Electra Ferrera. All necessary force.
That was definitely not good. If I didn’t co-operate there would be bloodshed. And I didn’t want to be responsible for Bastien hurting people who were only doing their job.
My pre-cog had settled when it was clear that Bastien was considering letting me go. This was the safest course of action.
Flame-blue Shifter eyes met mine. Searched them.
You are my mate. For always. I can’t live without you. Wherever you are, I will find you if you need me.The words were accompanied by a rush of emotion. Worry. Love.
I sniffed back tears. I couldn’t break down now.
