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Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 51: a wake up call."You see it was nothing." Tasha mumble walking out of urgent care with Jessica. The younger rolled her eyes. "I think your nerve being pinched isn't nothing."Tasha didn't say anything as they continued their walk to the car. The beta hadn't even wanted to go to urgent care but Jessica had forced her to since she saw that the pain was getting severe for the older. The doctor had diagnosed her with sciatica which was caused but her sciatic nerve being pinched. There wasn't much the doctor could do but he at least gave Tasha medicine that would subdue the pain but was safe for her and any other pains. "Do you think I should start to exercise more often?" The beta asked once they were in the car. Jessica hummed. "You still have time." Tasha nodded before turning on the radio."It was kind of sad to watch." The radio host spoke to her cohost. "The entire performance you could just see how exhausted he was."The male host humme
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 52: his little demon .On her fifth day in Calabasas, Jessica found himself, Kai, and several members of the Chadwick and Hermès family standing outside of a public bathhouse. Emphasis on public. Except, technically this was a private public bathhouse, since it was reserved only for certain families to attend and regular people wouldn’t even be permitted past the gates of the property.Augustine had found them late the night before and had invited them both to join, and Jessica accepted, wanting to show her appreciation that Kai’s brother actually actively tried to include her and make her feel welcome. But now that she was here, she wasn’t so sure.Jessica suddenly wishes she would have stayed with Tasha even though it involved been included in her drama with Amir. Public bathhouses were normal in Calabasas. She now knew that. But they weren’t normal for her. And she found herself shifting uncomfortably on her feet.But she was going to s
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 53: the things we ask for .The following day, they were back at Kai’s childhood mansion, Jessica once again steeling her nerves to prepare herself to be around his family.She hoped Augustine was there. Or René. Or even Kai’s father even though with the tense dynamic between the man and his wife. But if they weren’t, it was just breakfast, and then Kai was going to have to go through a wedding rehearsal, one that was top secret and only included the people with direct roles in the ceremony as to keep the dramatics underwraps until the big day. “Augustine’s always been a bit of a dramatic,” Kai had explained. “Only makes sense he wants his day to be secret too.”Which meant Jessica was going to have the day for himself until yet another party. She wasn’t exactly sure what the party was even for, maybe a pre bachelor party? Or just another pre-wedding celebration? She hadn’t a clue. But she was looking forward to spending some more time alone
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 54: oh to be able to love like this .The fresh scent of roses greeted him as soon as he stepped inside his office. Yves’s gaze immediately searched for the source, finding the omega by his bookshelf, brushing his delicate fingers over the spine of a thick book. He turned, sensing his presence and a brilliant smile stretched his lips, catching Yves by surprise.The alpha forgot to breathe as he took in the omega’s soft appearance. His recently showered hair was blow-dried and looked fluffier on top of his head and he had to fight the urge to bury his nose in his hair. His makeup-free bare face glowed under the lights, lips—rich pink and plump—tested his sanity. White really suited him, the fluffy white sweater was at least three sizes bigger on him, and he recognized it as one of Valentino’s sweaters.Jealousy was definitely a bitch and he had to tamp it down to not upset his omega. He just couldn’t help this overwhelming urge to see the ome
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 55: it’s a date . “You should shower you know. You stink.” He scrunched his nose purposefully.The alpha scowled, sniffing at his armpits with an alarmed expression. “I’ll be right back.”Saint threw his head back, laughing out loud. “I was joking,” he said between his laughter. “The look on your face.”He clutched his stomach as he doubled over again. It took a couple of minutes before he gathered himself and looked at the alpha who was looking at him like a kicked puppy.Saint took his hand in his and made the alpha face him. “Is it really why you didn’t shower?”Yves looked down at their hands and his shoulders slumped. “Didn’t know when you’ll kiss me again,” he mumbled, his voice barely audible. “Didn’t wanna wash it off.”Saint stood on his tippy toes, wrapping his hand around his neck. “You, silly alpha…” he cooed, brushing his nose along his sharp jaw. He pressed his lips on his cheek and felt the alpha stiffen under him. He pulled bac
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 56: the dream mate .Yves didn’t expect to find Valentino in his bedroom when he walked inside after a lovely date with his omega. No one had been here in years.The lights were on and his neatly made bed was now stripped off its sheets and even the pillows were stripped off. The said sheets and pillow cases lay in a pile on top of another sheet with his favorite blanket.He growled seeing Valentino rummage through his closet. Yves was a really possessive wolf and he never allowed just anyone inside his room. He even cleaned it himself because he didn’t like other scents inside. But Valentino was different. The only wolf who had that privilege. Because he was the alpha’s only older brother. “Shut up, you stupid alpha,” Valentino grumbled as he walked out of his closet leisurely dropping the clothes he had selected onto his bed.Yves’s wolf bristled. He’d just made his bed that morning and—“I said stop stinking up the place,” Valentino growled
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 57: vendetta .“Get in loser, we’re going shopping,” René said when she pulled up outside the hotel in her red sports car, the top down, hair rustled with the wind, tinted sunglasses pulled down on her nose.Jessica has never seen her this free. “Mean girls?” Jessica said, approaching the car, stopping at the door. “Really?”“What? It’s only the most iconic American movie. Plus, we are going shopping.”“Why?” “Because you asked me to help you fit in, and the first part of that is you need to look the part. Become a chameleon blend. So, we’re getting you some new clothes.” Jessica hesitated, looking at the passenger seat, pushing the rising impulsiveness back down. “What are you waiting for? Get in the car.” “I’ve always wanted to do that thing they do in movies where they don’t open the car door and just jump into the seat but this is the first time I’ve been presented with that opportunity, can I jump into your car yes or no,” She said quic
Claimed by The Arrogant Alpha.Chapter 58: anything for her to be liked .She could understand her dislike to an extent, but…this? Trying to directly sabotage Jessica’s relationship with her son by physically separating them and placing Kai next to someone she was well aware was only after the family fortune?It was just a chair, a place at the table, but it spoke volumes that she wanted Eloise at Kai’s side instead of her. His mate. His own girlfriend.But knowing that Kai stood up to her and that Augustine hadn’t even bothered to change the seating warmed his heart too. There were some good people here, she just had to look. “Thank you.”Augustine shrugged. “It’s not a big deal.”“It is to me,” Jessica said, unsure what she would do without Kai by her side during the night. “Alright, where were we?” René asked, rejoining them and passing Augustine a glass with a dark liquid and two ice cubes. “Cocktail party,” Augustine filled her in, scooting over so René would sit next to h