In Between The Alphas
Chapter 104

Logan was fuming; I could almost see the steam coming out of his ears. He led me to his car and opened the door for me to get in and I was going to when I saw Greg and Diana arguing in hushed tones. "It wasn't her fault," I spoke up making them stop and turn to me, "I asked her to go with me; it was my idea."

"The point," Greg began, "Is not whose idea it was; it's that you were both incredibly stupid and naïve." He turned to Diana, "Get in the car."

Diana shot me a sympathetic look before getting into the car and Greg shut the door after her without sparing me another look. I turned to Logan who was staring at me with cold eyes and I got into the car as well.

He didn't utter one word during the drive and my shame and guilt wouldn't let me try to breach the silence first. A part of me knew that if I had tried to speak, he wouldn't have responded and I didn't want to experience that. He stopped the car in front of the house and let out a deep breath, "Go inside, Charlotte."

"But-,"

"I am this close," he held his thumb and pointer finger close together, "To losing my shit, go inside and I'll be right there."

I opened my mouth but decided against it and rushed into the house. I didn't dare look back at all. I sat on the couch and buried my face into my palms. What have I done?

He came in about five minutes later but I was still sitting at my spot on the couch.

"What the hell were you thinking?" were the first words out of his mouth.

"I just wanted to talk to him."

"And the best way for you to do that was to sneak off and do it?" his voice was flat and cold, "Didn't you think to tell me about it?"

"I knew you wouldn't let me."

"And did you think it wasn't for a good reason?"

"I was just trying to help."

"Well you didn't help," he wasn't yelling but somehow I wish he was, "Did you even stop to think about the consequences of your actions?"

He ran a hand down his face in frustration, "You put Diana in danger, and you put yourself and the baby in danger. Don't you think before making certain actions?" he asked, "What if he had hurt the both of you, what would you have said then?" "I was safe, he was behind bars and he was hurt; he wouldn't-."

"You weren't f*****g safe."

"Don't yell at me." I ground out even though I know he isn't yelling.

"I'm not yelling," he inhaled sharply, "Alright then; what did you gain from your visit?"

"What?"

"Your visit," he repeated, "The one you put yourself and Diana in danger for; what did you learn? What new things did he tell you?"

I opened my mouth to respond but paused when I realized I didn't have anything to say. He didn't tell me anything I don't already know. Shame filled me and I kept my eyes glued to the floor to avoid his gaze.

"You got nothing, right?" he scoffed, "I could have told you that but you decided to just do whatever you wanted."

"I was just trying to help."

"I don't need you to help." This time he yelled, "I was trying to find a solution to our problem when I got informed that my pregnant mate is in Hunter's cell alone because she sent everyone out."

"I don't need you to constantly put yourself in danger. I have enough trouble worrying about this goddamn witch and what she is trying to do to you. I don't need to worry about you being stupid and putting yourself in danger all the damn time." I felt the impact of his words on a physical level and flinched back. He took in my reaction and pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration.

"Charlotte," he began but I cut him off.

"You're right, I'm sorry," I sniffled, "I shouldn't have been stupid and I'm sorry I put Diana in danger. I'm just going to go upstairs." I swallowed the huge knot in my throat, "You should go back to what you were doing."

He opened his mouth to speak but I didn't give him a chance to say anything before I was rushing up the stairs.

I had barely shut the door to the room when the tears started falling from my eyes and I furiously wiped them away. Logan is right, I was so stupid. I crawled into our bed and wrapped the blanket around my shoulders while trying to reduce my sobs.

I heard what sounded like footsteps and held my breath until they stopped right outside the door. I know it's Logan but I couldn't help but wait with baited breath wondering what he would do.

I let out an involuntary sniffle and I heard a thud as if something hit the door then the footsteps retreated and somehow, hearing his receding footsteps hurt worse than when he yelled at me.

I don't know when I fell asleep but footsteps woke me from a fitful sleep. I smelt him before I saw him but I couldn't help but peel my eyes open to make sure I wasn't being delusional.

Logan sat at the edge of the bed staring down at me with an unreadable expression on his face and I sat up slowly, bracing myself for the worst.

He ran his knuckles down my cheek softly and I couldn't help but lean into his touch. His hand lingered on my jaw before he dropped it.

"I'm sorry I yelled at you," his voice was a cold whisper that I couldn't help but bask in, "I was worried about you and I didn't handle it well." "I'm sorry for being stupid."

"I should never have called you that."

"You were right though," I shrugged, "it was stupid of me to go there alone; anything could have happened to me or Diana. I just hope Greg isn't mad at her."

"I'm sure he isn't; he's enamored by her."

Silence filled the room and I used the opportunity to speak, "I was just trying to help; you're not letting me help and I just wanted to be useful."

"You are helping by staying out of trouble; you're the one they want and as long as you're safe then everyone else is fine."

"is this like our first major fight?" I whispered in an amused tone and he chuckled.

"I guess o."

"I'd say we did pretty well," I mused, "it ended in tears; all that's left now are flowers and ice cream."

"I'll handle that tomorrow." He said and I laughed, "I'm sorry I made you cry."

"It's fine," I waved him off, "I'm pregnant so everything makes me cry."

"I should never add to that," he cleared his throat, "I came to apologize but I heard you crying and I just couldn't walk in. It absolutely wrecked me to hear you like that." "I know you came," I admitted, "I heard your footsteps, but it's fine now. We're fine."

"We are."

He gave me a smile that I swear can light up a mega watt bulb.

"Logan," I murmured and he hummed in response, "Kiss me."

He smiled and ran his fingers through my curls until he cupped the back of my head then leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine.

He moved his lips against mine ever so slowly and placed one hand against the curve of my stomach while the other fisted the curls at the back of my head tightly.

He pulled away from me and I let out a small sound of protest that morphed into a moan when he placed small open mouthed kisses against my neck. Dampness pooled in my centre and his hand against my stomach trailed higher, closer to where I wanted him. A loud ring cut through the haze and I had to blink to re orient myself with my surroundings.

"You should answer that." My voice came out hoarse.

He ran his hand through his hair in frustration as he picked up the call.

"What do you want?" he put on his 'orderly Alpha tone' and I felt another pool of wetness flood my centre.

His eyes cut to mine in a knowing look and I couldn't help but flush pink and squeeze my thighs together.

The person on the other end of the line said something that caught his attention because he furrowed his brows. I gave him an inquisitive look and he just handed the phone to me.

"It's for you," he said and I slowly took it from his hands.

"Hello," I cursed myself for my voice sounding so soft.

"There's someone looking for you at the border," Jake cut right to the chase, "She says she is your sister."