Plan the game

I woke up and felt like doing something new today. Since Ace went outside to talk with Alpha Magnus, a thought came to me and I instantly looked for someone who I knew would be willing to help me.

“Gusev!” I called out when I was passing by the hall and he happened to be there. It was as if he read my mind that I needed him for today.

“Yes, darling?” his ears perked up, his eyes shining in mischievousness as if already knew that he would be of the good news today.

“I need you today.” I breathed out catching my breath as I run to him. Looks like I did a lot of cardio from the past night with Ace but my stamina still could keep up.

He gasped, “No way, Arya, my love, you need me? I feel honored.” His lips suddenly pouted at me, “However, I can’t sleep for the past few days. you were too oud screaming for Ace's name-“

“You don’t sleep.” I cut his sentence off before he could embarrass me further. I put my hand on his mouth to stop him from saying anything further yet I felt cold dry things sliding inside and I ringed in disgust, knowing he just licked my hand.

He chuckled at my reaction, “So? What is this urgent matter that you need me of? Want me to dispose of your Lycan king?”

He tried to joke but I sighed, “Come on, stop with the jokes.” I started to explain it to him. How I wanted to have everyone participate in a game and how I need to gather some materials and to do that, I need his super speed here.

“And what do I get in return?” He asked, glancing at my neck as he licked his lips.

I raised my eyebrows at him, sighing at how I knew what he was referring to.

“No, there is no payment here, Gusev..”

He flipped his hair sassily from me and shrugged, “Well, my service is not free. Better find another creature who will do that job then…”

“How about I will let Ace know of this? I am sure he would love to ask you about it, right?” I wiggled my eyebrows, knowing what would make him move. I guess I am too used to using Ace as my treat to him.

Well, it is nice to know that I have the upper hand.

Gusev crossed his arms in front of him as he scoffed, “Psh, I am not scared of him! and be thankful you're his mate!”

“Who are you not afraid of, exactly?” A deep voice suddenly asked from behind him, making Gusev freeze on the spot. I smiled at Ace who winked at me and Gusev gulped. I swear his eyes flashed before him knowing Ace is here.

“Oh, there you are, my dear friend Ace! I didn’t sense you at all” He nervously laughed, lancing at me and giving me a side eye before smiling, “I was looking for you!”

Ace’s perfectly trimmed and full lush eyebrows raised, “Do what my mate ordered you.”

Gusev bit his lip, staring at me with a deadpan look.

“Psh, what a smarty pants you are..fine, I’ll do the job!” He mumbled, and I couldn’t help but laugh.

Gusev seemed too eager to participate and I listed the materials I need. Some cups, some cardboard, scissors, tape, and a ball. Just some human things that h would be able to gather outside.

“Wait a minute, I’ll return in a few minutes,” Gusev said, now serious to be on task and I waited.

Ace stayed behind not to keep me company but to steal kisses from me, saying it is his much-needed reward after talking to Alpha Magnus earlier.

But then Alpha Magnus showed up and heaved a sigh, “so this is where you were hiding from me. W was not done talking, Ace.”

Ace, who was a full grown man, towering over six feet tall, tried to make himself smaller by hiding behind me, making me the shield from alpha Magnus.

“What are you doing?” I whispered to him and he shook his head.

“I do not want to talk to him. He keeps nagging at me.”

Alpha Magnus snorted, “Come here, stop being a chicken by hiding from your mate. Now that you are fully haled, I want to talk with you for not lending us help back there at the war.”

“that talk again, that war was over!” Ace complains like a child.

“You’re the Lycan king, et you failed to protect us.” Alpha Magnus argued. Seems that war was a huge deal for him to have grudges until now.”

“We, that was out of my jurisdiction. you are not part of the Europe territory.” Ace tried to reason out and Alpha Magnus clenched his jaw. He looked like he was about to burst from anger with how red he looked.

“Are you saying that after we just helped you, heald you back to life, and even offered shelter for you?”

Ace was looking at me, as if giving me look saying, “Save me”

I smiled at him, tapping him on the shoulder, “That is not my business, I believe you need to man up and take responsibility for your actions.”

And with that, I leet alpha Magnus drive him out of the room and Gusev instantly appeared after five minutes, his hand full of the things I mentioned to him and we started to set p the room.

We were spotted by Arya as we were in the middle of preparing and I smiled at her.

Her eyes drifted to Gusev beside me, her eyes a bit curious but then not surprised.

“Arya!” Gusev greeted her and she nodded.

I could see the glow on Arya's face and I don’t have to guess what she and Alpha Kai did back there…goodness, no matter how much she denies it, it is so obvious how she is similar to me.

She planted an instant smile but Gusev was looking at her with concern in his eyes.

“Are you alright, my love?” Gusev was instantly hugging her from behind, and Arya let him do his naughty tricks, being his usual self. She seemed to have let this slide for now as she looked like not wanting to argue more.

“You’ ’re strangely…quiet and meek now….did something happen?” He asked, “you should be yelling at me for hugging you like this.”

Ara’s lips quivered into a small smile as she replied, “No, I am alright.” But his eyes tell the exact opposite.

I instantly stood up and joined in hugging her, “so, I am up to something.”

“I can see that.” She glanced at the strange human materials I has there. I was cutting something and turning it into a decorative piece.

“Since you and Kai just got out of that dreadful situation, I am planning on making something light for us to enjoy. Plus, I know we are soon going back to our packs. This would be a parting gift.”

Arya nodded, strangely agreeing to my plans, “Go on then, do you need help? With something?”