Lucas was sitting next to Gillian on a sofa watching a movie at her mansion. It was dark outside. It was around 4am and gavin was still out partying. Gillian had come home with Lucas early. She preferred alone time with her man.

Gillian was holding Lucas’s hand as they were watching the movie. She leaned onto him and made sure she kept close.

Lucas was not welcoming her touch. This girl next to him was not like kelly Anne. He had to get used to it since he couldn’t possibly reject her. If he did, then the alpha was going to make him pay and make anyone he loved pay too. He didn’t mind getting hurt but he was worried that if he fell from favour then kelly Anne could get hurt somehow if he wasn’t around to help. If alpha also suspected he loved kelly Anne, Lucas could imagine what could happen. Alpha was ruthless when it came to the wants of his sister. Lucas at least right now could see kelly Anne without raising suspicion that he loved her. He belonged to Gillian now, an alpha she wolf. No one in their right mind cheated on an alpha she wolf. The only danger was if kelly Anne fell for him which was impossible. Kelly Anne hated men including Lucas for sure.

Gillian whispered “Lucas, why are you quiet? Look at me.”

Lucas turned to Gillian ” I am watching the movie. I don’t want to disturb you watching the movie.”

Gillian picked up the remote control and turned of the TV. She then turned to Lucas “Come on Lucas. The movie finished... You don’t say anything. Is something the matter?” Her tone hardened “Lucas. You must tell me if something is wrong.”

If any other non alpha werewolf was targeted by her tone they would have been reacting totally submissive kissing the ground she was standing on, kneeling at her feet but Lucas was a beta. Be didn’t get affected as much as he should have been. He was strong but he was shaken slightly by her tone.

Lucas cleared his throat as he looked away “Nothing is the matter. There is no need to worry Gillian.”

Gillian relaxed and she said “Really? Then tell me why are you quiet? Don’t tell me it’s because you want me to address you first. Lucas, we both know the kind of werewolf that you are. You are the closest to my brother power wise. So nothing can stop you from acting like my equal.”

Lucas glanced up as the danger in her eyes was no longer to be ignored, hint of red had appeared meaning he had to back off unless he wanted to feel an alphas wrath. He breathed “But I am close. Not the same. I am a beta. You are an alpha. We are not equals.”

Gillian reached her hand to his upper arm and felt his muscles “You are stronger than any man I know besides my brother. Your genes are powerful. I like it.”

Lucas then was shocked to find her suddenly sitting on his lap as her hands were running up and down his chest while she was holding his stare “I love your strength Lucas. I love how you look into my eyes and don’t look away. She touched his abs “Your hard muscles promise so much. You are a powerhouse who can rule. As you know the neighbouring district want us to join them. They have no heirs. They want gavin and I to rule them. So you will be my partner ruling them. But we will only expand.” She then leaned closer and whispered “I want our children to be next in line to this prosperous bloodline of power. I can feel your aura. It’s stronger than everyone else around me. I like it. You also don’t fall to your knees when I get angry at you. You hold it together. I love it when you hold yourself. I like your resistance. I like some fire in my man. Now answer this Lucas...Do you love me?”

Lucas’s started beating fast. This was a detrimental question “Gillian. Of course. Who wouldn’t love you Gillian. You are smart, powerful, strong. Everyone loves you...” He then thought to himself “But you are not kelly Anne.”

Gillian smiled “Lucas. I know everyone loves me. Everyone worships me and they should. But you ... are not everyone. I want you to love me just like how I love you. I love your strength but I love you. I fell for your gorgeous eyes first. Tell me you love me Lucas. I know you are not ready for the next step. I can feel it. But you can love me. Tell me you love me and why you love me.”

Lucas wanted to choke in his miserable state so he had a reason to get out of her grip and drink some water to think straight. But there was no escape. He had to face it. He couldn’t avoid her.

Lucas gathered all his strength and looked into her eyes “Gillian. I love you as a friend. I just don’t think I am suitable for you. You need an alpha in your life. Not a beta. I am not worthy to be your partner.”

Gillian laughed “Lucas. We both know that’s not true. You are the worthiest warrior of the south. From other districts we have received letters from other alphas who want their daughters to meet you. Maybe that’s why I asked you to prom so they won’t have the chance to snatch you up before I did. Now everyone knows you are my man... You are worthy to be with an alpha. There is only one alpha partner needed to make an alpha heir. You are strong enough to withstand me Lucas. You won’t break to pieces when I handle you. Let’s do a demonstration of love handling. Get on the floor.”

Lucas didn’t like the sound of that. He managed to slip away and stood up backing away “Your brother will kill me. We are seventeen. We can’t do any demonstrations Gillian. You have to wait until you are eighteen and so do I.”

Gillian sighed “I was just going to wrestle with you Lucas, on the floor. Do you like to challenge me in wrestling Lucas? I think I can show you that you can withstand me.”

Lucas found himself on the floor as she pushed him. She attacked him and they wrestled. Lucas resisted as much as he could and she had his shoulders pinned to the ground first warning a growl.

Gillian chuckled as she stood up and offered her hand for him to take to stand up which he took. Gillian said “People would crumble when I even push them. You lasted longer than you should have. You are a worthy man. Lucas. You can handle me. Don’t worry. You are worthy of me.” She then sat down back at the sofa after turning the tv on again.“Sit down Lucas.”

Lucas complied. He wanted to leave but he wasn’t dismissed yet. Gillian was no where near done. Gillian sat next to him and wrapped her arm around his waist “Hold me Lucas.” She then put on another movie.

Lucas complied and wrapped his arm around her waist too reluctantly. She was a friend of his. They were friends as children. But she wasn’t kelly Anne. He tried to get used to the idea of her romantically but she certainly wasn’t the one for him.

Gillian said “Tomorrow, I want you to report to my office Lucas around noon after you sleep off the night. We will go on an inspection tour around the city. Then in the evening we can come with me to dress rehearsals for the prom. Most girls are going with their partners. I want you to come. Will you come.”

Lucas said “Yes.” It was an automatic response.

Gillian said ” Lucas. I think it’s good that you take me to prom. I need to tell these girls from now that you are off limits. You are my man. If anyone fancies you I will make their life hell. You are now officially mine. A beating won’t even suffice. If anyone dares has eyes for you, they will regret it. I want you to tell me if any girls come on to you Lucas. I understand you have colleagues who are female. I am not jealous of a normal interaction. I get jealous if a woman gets to enjoy looking at you and talking to you like how I enjoy being with you. I am only allowed to feel that pleasure and not anyone else. Do you understand Lucas.”

Lucas whispered “Yes. I do.”

Gillian said “Good. If you fail to report to me any girls who come onto you then I will make you very regretful of your actions Lucas. I know you are always giving women extra special treatment in your team because you feel they need protection but if protection turns to affection I will not tolerate it. If there is trouble I will not like it.”

Lucas cringed at the force of her words and could see her rage coming out so he whispered “I don’t think there will be any trouble, Gillian.”