In Between The Alphas
Chapter 38

I don't know what time I fell asleep, I was too busy staring at the four corners of the room in fear that something or someone would jump out of the shadows. I almost gave up and called Greg a few times but I fought against it. first thing I felt was aching eyes a slight headache.

He deserves a good and peaceful moment with his mate without me interrupting it with my problems. All I've ever done is be a c**k block; it's just one night and I can handle it. Tiredness must have seeped in sometime later because I opened my eyes later and the

I used the morning light to properly look around the room. It was a bit more extravagant than the one at Jake's house with a huge vanity at one corner and a walk in closet right next to the bathroom door.

The walls were painted a bright white color but there was a pale pink rug that covered the tiled floor at the foot of the bed. A flat screen TV laid on the wall directly opposite the bed and there is a white loveseat with pink cushions and a pink bean bag. It was absolutely beautiful.

I made my way out of the room and followed the scent of bacon to the kitchen where I saw Logan cooking shirtless and I let out a small startled gasp. I knew Logan was built but holy crap I was not prepared for this.

His olive skin is perfectly toned and he has a drool worthy six- no sorry eight packs. His low riding sweatpants showed off a light dusting of hair just under his belly button that I know leads to an equally beautiful v-line. I can also see the veins in his hands clench as he moves around.

I let out a small yelp and he turned to me and looked me up and down and that was when I realized I was in nothing but my underwear and the robe that Diana had thrown over me last night. I shuffled on my feet.

"I'm sorry," I said softly, "I shouldn't have come down so inappropriately; I'll go change."

"There's no need; do whatever makes you feel right at home. Besides if you're inappropriate then so am I." he said with a small shrug, "Did you sleep well?"

"I've slept better," I replied honestly.

"Did you sleep at all?" he asked and I shrugged.

"I did a little," I said, "Although I don't know exactly what time I fell asleep, I know it was after 1 a.m. because that was the last time I remember seeing on my phone."

"Would you like some coffee? It would help if you need a power boost." he said and I nodded, "There are mugs in the first cupboard; get one for me too please."

I was shocked that he actually said please but I nodded and made my way over to the cupboard. I had to stand on my toes to open it but I couldn't reach the mugs. I was about to call for help when I felt Logan behind me.

His chest was almost touching my back and the heat from his body was searing into me. I almost arched my body on instinct but I had to fight to keep my body perfectly still. His hand grazed the side of my arm as he reached up to grab the mugs.

I tried not to think about how if I came down from my toes we would be completely pressed against each other. It really was a battle of wills not to allow my heels touch the ground and press into him. It would be very inappropriate but I have never wanted to do anything more.

"I forgot how high these actually are," he said, his hot breath fanning my ear as he handed me one of the two mugs.

I had to clench my thighs together while avoiding his gaze so he didn't see what he was doing to me and I prayed that he couldn't smell what he was doing to me.

'Stop it Charlie,' my subconscious chimed, 'He has a mate.'

That was enough to snap me out of my haze and I cleared my throat and turned to him while trying to make sure that I didn't touch him at all.

"Thank you," I said softly and he gave me a hum in response.

"There is milk in the fridge, sugar on the counter and coffee in the coffee mug over there." he said with a gesture to the coffee pot, "I'll be heading out in about an hour but you can have a day off if you don't want to go anywhere." "No I'd like to go," I said and he nodded, "I don't wat to be alone."

"I can assign someone to watch over you," he said, "Or I can have Diana come over."

"No it's okay; I want to see the children. They always make me feel better." I said and he just shrugged, "What time is it anyways?"

"It's a little after five." He said and my eyes widened.

"You go to work by 6?" I asked and he nodded, "But that's so early. Don't you have people to do the work for you?"

"I'm the alpha sweetheart," he said softly, "I have work to lead by example." He continued, "How would it look if everyone else went to work by 7 and I arrived by 11?"

"Very bad," I said softly and he gave me a 'you see' look.

"But if I'm there before anyone else it makes it look professional," he said, "And no one would ever try coming late because I would know."

I nodded in understanding and grabbed the milk and sugar to make my coffee while he handed me a plate of pancakes with bacon and eggs.

"Thank you," I said, "For this and for yesterday."

"You're welcome Charlotte." He said, "Do you need anything for your head?"

"No," I said, "I don't feel a thing."

He gave me a short nod which I returned with a small smile before taking a bite of my food and my eyes widened as I held back a moan.

"Is it good?" he asked and I nodded eagerly.

"This is amazing," I said after I had swallowed, "Where did you learn to cook like this?"

"My mother taught me," he said, "It's not like I gave her much of a choice anyways; I was practically attached to her hip."

I tried to imagine a much smaller Logan following his mother around and I let out a small chuckle, "Where is she now?"

"She retired to a much quieter part of the pack when I took over the pack." He said and I couldn't help my smile, "I visit her at least once in two weeks."

"It must be nice to have such amazing family." I said and he frowned.

"You have a good family too," he said, "Greg absolutely loves you and Diana is as protective as she is a chatterbox." I let out a laugh at that, "Don't tell her I said so but she's one of the best people you can have in your life." "I know." I said and he gave me a small nod.

"You should eat up before it gets cold," he said as he drained the last of his coffee, "I'll be back down in an hour so we can go."