Chapter 0107

Today is perfect. Every time I see Evelyn, I can't resist stealing a kiss. She doesn't push me away - instead, she's started anticipating them.

By lunchtime, I'm floating. I've arranged a special dinner tonight and convinced my mother to bake Evelyn's favorite chocolate fudge brownies. Donovan is still pursuing Genevieve. I know my friend - the more she resists, the harder he'll chase. If Julian were taking bets, I'd put my money on Donovan without hesitation.

After lunch, I walk Evelyn to class. I'm about to steal another kiss when she shocks me by pulling me down and kissing me exactly how I've fantasized. For one stunned second, I freeze before responding, pressing her against the hallway wall. When her tongue teases my lips, heat shoots straight to my groin. I take control instinctively.

We're in the middle of school with an audience. I hear guys snickering and girls sighing. Don't care. Let them all see she's mine.

Breaking the kiss leaves me intoxicated - by her scent, her taste, everything. Her eyes glaze over briefly before sparkling with mischief. She pecks my lips, slips from my grasp, and throws me a smoldering look that turns me rock hard instantly. My little guardian is publicly flirting with me. The growl rumbling in my chest is pure satisfaction.

If this is our future, I'm done for. Completely, utterly gone. And I've never been happier.

I barely take three steps toward class when Donovan appears beside me. "Might want to handle that situation in your pants before walking into class, Alpha." I glance down. Damn it. No amount of adjusting will hide this.

"Thanks," I mutter, detouring to the restroom. Again, this girl has me so worked up I need to take care of business at school. The thought of how I'll punish my little guardian for this distraction makes me finish embarrassingly fast. Somehow, I still make it to class on time.

After final bell, I find Evelyn waiting. When we reach my car, I pin her against the door before she can enter. I pour everything into this kiss - passion, desire, possession. Her soft moan when I pull away sends another jolt through me. Forehead against hers, I whisper that this is her punishment for distracting me all day. The way her legs wobble when I step back fills me with smug satisfaction.

I hold her hand the entire drive home, addicted to the electric current between us that intensifies daily as her birthday approaches. Once she recognizes me as her mate? After we complete our bond? The thought makes me lightheaded.

At her house, I rush to open her car door. She's mine, and I want her to know this is how I'll always treat her. Pleasure curls through me when she waits this time. I help her out, sling her bag over my shoulder, and lead her to the door.

"I'll pick you up at six," I say, taking both her hands. "Wear something nice. I'm taking my future girlfriend out tonight." I kiss her nose, moving toward her lips when Gregory clears his throat behind me.

"Good afternoon, sir." I extend my hand. "I'm taking Evelyn to dinner tonight."

He eyes me skeptically, glances at Evelyn, then back. "She's your responsibility tonight, Adrian. Anything happens to my daughter, you answer to me."

"Of course. She'll be safe with me."

Most fathers are thrilled when their daughter catches an Alpha's attention. Not Gregory Sinclair.

"Do I need to review the rules, Adrian?"

"No, sir." I remember perfectly - she's waiting for her mate. Her mate being me. I'll respect her ignorance of that fact, even as I feel our bond strengthening daily.