Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

GAEL’S POV

A small smile tugged at my lips as she settled on the couch facing me directly. “Nice hair.” I compliment Nia. It wasn’t intentional. I said it, to my surprise, and she almost turned red. I asked Nia to come to the study to explain the potions she had worked on. Even though she is a healer, she must act modern and have the potions labeled and registered. That way, self-administration can take place without the necessary appearance of the healer.

She took a long sip of her water for the second time since I complimented her. “So, I am working on a few-”

“Why are you so flustered? Is this the first time you are receiving an actual compliment from a person as good-looking as I am?” I asked.

It was the longest word I have said since I asked her not to get the wrong idea that we might be friends.

Nia’s face got covered in a scary mask almost immediately. “Is this some game that you are always playing on looking victims? What is it with you trying to toy with me?”

I gulped, taken aback by her response. “What do you mean? I was trying to make a conversation.”

“What conversation exactly? You told me bluntly that we aren’t friends. Someone like you can never be on that level with someone like me. Why don’t you make up your mind? For the past two weeks, you have done nothing but make a fool of me during the council meetings. Thankfully, those wonderful people are nothing like you, so they do not let themselves get influenced by you to act indifferent towards me. I have had enough of your dysfunctional show of emotion. There is no need to play that game with me. I won’t have it. I am a half-breed, so what? Does it make you any better than me because you are a werewolf and an Alpha? I am entitled to life just like you do. Could you stop trying to mess with me? Please leave me alone. I will take my leave now.” She hissed, standing up to leave.

I don’t know what it is, but I can’t seem to get angry. Instead, I am amused. Nia looks charming when pissed. I facepalmed myself for having such thoughts. The door opened again, causing me to raise my head eagerly in the hope that it was Nia. My face fell immediately at the sight of Gemma. She comes in at the wrong time every fucking time.

“What’s with the satisfied glint in your eyes? I just saw that half-breed leave here now. What was she doing in here with you?” She bombarded me with questions, flaring her nose.

I rubbed my forehead slowly. “how is that any of your concern? She is a council member, and I needed to discuss with her.”

“Is it just me, or have you become quite different? You hardly pay me much attention even when I am in your face, and all you do is whine about how annoying you find the healer, and all of a sudden, you are behind locked doors with her.  Is there something happening that I am unaware of?”

I let out a dry cough. “what are you talking about?”

“Do you have an interest in her?”

“Hell no!” I bellowed a bit too quickly.

“Are you sure, Gael?” She had a threatening look in her eyes.

“Oh, please. Suppose I didn’t want Nia initially, so why would I want her now? I would expect someone like you to know my taste in women better. Could you stop asking me dumb questions? What is it you want?” I don’t understand why I am pissed all of a sudden. It’s just a question and shouldn’t be so difficult to answer.

Gemma flipped her hair and strolled towards me. “I came to say hi to my baby before I head out.”

I smacked her butt and pulled her to me. “where are you going to?”

“It’s my friend’s birthday today. I need to shop for new outfits to wear.”

“Okay. How is your dad?”

“He is fine now.” Her response came out like I was bothering her. She always has an attitude when it comes to her father.

“See you later then.” I mused, suddenly disinterested. “You should go now, and I have plenty of work to do.” I urged. She leaned forward to kiss me, but I turned my head for a peck instead.

The minute I was alone again, Gemma’s question seemed to haunt me. Why in the world would I like someone like Nia? We have nothing in common. She isn’t my type of girl, or maybe she is. Whichever way, that still doesn’t change the fact that I should not be with someone like her. My wolf did a taunting purr. I can’t believe my wolf is mocking me. The most scary part is how much I keep thinking about her.

I shook my head to clear the dumb thoughts roaming even after hours had passed. I stepped out of the study to move around a little; probably, it interested me to go for a run. I stopped by one of the hallway windows that oversees the garden towards the route of the clinic. Nothing appeared attractive until I caught sight of Nia and Ezra laughing while holding each other’s hands. Something pulled at my chest painfully. I gritted my teeth, hating my reaction to the sight. Turning my back quickly, I went back to the study. What are the chances that I might be interested in Nia? I have never reacted to anyone this way before, probably because I have never doubted my intentions towards them.

Nia fills my thoughts daily, and I yearn to glimpse her, if not much. Seeing her laughing so happily makes me wish I were the one next to her. To be sincere, I looked out to those nights I met with her to discuss the most random things. I hardly feel that relaxed in anyone’s company. Throwing myself into the chair, I groaned inwardly. I might go nuts if I keep up with these insane thoughts of mine.

I need a long run in the woods and a drink. And that is what I plan to do.