Alpha's Possession by Jessica Hall

Chapter 14

Raidon POV

“Where is Leon?” Thane asks when I sit down and place my plate on the massive hardwood table. God, he has not calmed down since we left work. Not even given a chance to greet him, he’s already up and running a whole interrogation at the dinner table.

I shrug even though I feel I might know where he is. Alright, I’m pretty sure I know where he is, but I don’t want to rat on him. “Where is Rhen?” I ask, trying to distract Thane from the issue with Leon.

We usually eat dinner together every night. No matter how busy each of us is, dinner together is a must. Dinner time is compulsory, so once I look around and see no one but the two of us, I frown. It’s surprising to see the table so unusually empty.

Is Leon really that stupid to skip the one thing Thane always ensures we do every night together? I glance at Thane, who sits across from me and drums his fingers on the edge of his whiskey glass. The muscles in his jaw tense, and if I don’t come up with a way to distract him, the dinner might turn into a disaster even before it begins. I could feel his festering anger, though looking at him. He was a picture of calm beside the tight set of his jaw

Thane clears his throat and focuses on the glass as he explains, “Rhen should be back soon. He called me earlier while I was cooking dinner. He went to pick up some files for me on the new girl.”

Yet, as I stare at him, Thane doesn’t move to eat, and I know he won’t. He won’t until Rhen and Leon arrive. As big and intimidating as Thane is, there are a few things he values and holds close to his heart. One of them is dinner. For outsiders, that might seem silly, but I understand why he’s so adamant about this tradition- it’s the only time of the day we can sit down, talk, and spend quality time together.

He tips the glass to his lips and swallows some caramel-coloured liquid. By the looks of it, I’m almost sure that Thane will kill Leon if he arrives late or misses the dinner.

Thane chewed him out good in the office earlier today. He had a reason, though-Leon tried to lie to his face. Technically, Leon lied, but Thane saw right through his bullshit act. Leon refused to tell Thane where he went, and I’m glad that Thane refused to command us around unless we disobey him outright, which Leon had done.

that. We had to remain a united front, but Leon is so in for it when he gets home. That much

do you think Leon went today?” Thane suddenly

rim of his glass. His eyes nearly burn my skin, and the gaze digs deep enough for him to see my soul, pull it out

him any less terrifying in my eyes. Not that he would ever hurt us, but sometimes, his words are enough to inflict pain worse than

We’re still fortunate; not all mates are as understanding in certain aspects as

open my mouth, glance at Thane, and instantly snap it shut. This doesn’t seem like the best moment for me to

hesitation is not missed by Thane. “Choose your words wisely, Raidon. You know I detest liars, and Leon is in enough trouble when he returns. So, unless you

shit don’t want to

the most prominent of us. So, he’s the one we chose to lead us, and with that came power none of us

ask as I lean back in my chair. Instead of answering with words, Thane nods-just

truthful. I understand that you don’t want to betray Leon, Raidon. However, it would be best if you kept in mind that I’m asking only because I

my head in return. There isn’t anything I could say at this

Thane suddenly asks, bringing up

is quiet. Why?” I answer the question, though

a defiant streak, and I’m so curious – no, even eager – to see the moment she

an angry beaver swinging around the tiny tree, it just bit off. I internally chuckle at the mental image of her pitching a

to get rid of