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Word Count: 1927

~Thea

We made it back to Jasper's car, a silence stretching between us.

With him by my side, not a single person even glanced at me, let alone snuck me a sly comment, or grabbed at me. Jasper was like a walking wall of security, ensuring unknowingly, that no one tried anything with me.

"Where did you go?" Jasper decides to ask, once we are in his car, drowning out most of the street noise and tacky shop music.

I made the decision moments ago not to tell him about the man in the alleyway, or the man in the bar. Both were creepy and something I want to forget, and never have to deal with again in my life. This Pack is too much for me, and I want out right now.

"Just a bar to think. I overreacted about my Uncle, or lack thereof. I just don't understand who would do that," I say, my comment making Jasper sigh. Even though I can't read minds, It is fairly obvious that Jasper wonders the same thing.

Clearly, someone had used magic to find where I was staying with Jasper, and send a note that would make me set off on a false idea that my Uncle actually did exist. He doesn't, and now I am left wondering why someone would do that. And more importantly, who?

I just have to hope that Jasper has enough magic to keep them away.

"I have some questions," I say, as Jasper pulls back onto the bustling road, between swerving cars and bustling trucks. Every time I bring up the want to know more about him, he gets a little nervous, as if he is hiding a secret that can never be revealed.

I breathe in. "In the Devotion Pack, there was a storm. When I went out to find my friends dog, was that you on the path that lead me back to her house?"

It was a simple question that had been one of the many that has been bothering me for the entire time I've known him. Especially since that moment has never been explained, and now I know Jasper was planning for me to escape the entire time he was there, it would be nice to know if he was the reason behind it.

"I couldn't let you get lost out there, could I?" he says casually, a slight smile on his face.

Looking down, I smother my own smile. "What happened to my dad. Not that I really should care, but I would like to know if you were behind his disappearance."

"He was in the way. I kept him someone secure, although I am sure Luca would have found him by now."

The fact that he is referring to Luca by his name now, instead of my boyfriend is a relief. Just the thought of once trusting him, of once sharing a bed with him makes me shiver uncomfortably. Shaking my head, I try convince myself I didn't know, that anyone would have fallen for the exact same thing.

"Why Casper?" I question.

His brows furrow, as he cast a glance at me. "Sorry?"

"Why the name Casper?" I reiterate, a slight ounce of humour in my voice. "I mean, I wasn't going to figure out who you were, since you really shouldn't be alive right now, but could you have made it any more obvious to someone who doesn't think rationally?"

He chuckles, finally catching on to what I was talking about. "You put me on the spot. I hadn't thought about what my fake name would be. Why does it matter, would you rather my name have been Grant, or Dave?"

I shrug, trying to imagine him with such a name, but failing terribly.

And then I whisper, "Why do you have that book?"

Instantly, Jasper tenses his muscles, and looks like I just surfaced one of his terrible secrets. The risk of him doing something to me now that I found that book has to be low, since he has saved me so many times, and taken care of me better than my father would have.

But I still eye him a little apprehensively.

"Do you trust me?" he asks, his voice soft.

I pause. "I don't know yet."

As I look at him to regard his expression, he is looking around anxiously. Is he looking for an escape? This man is the most confusing creature to ever exist...

"I've been having dreams about you...For a very long time," he murmurs, biting his lip.

Staring at him, I let the information absorb. "Huh?"

"Centuries actually. They aren't inappropriate dreams," he tells me. "Well, for the most part."

I stare at my lap, wondering what to do with my hands. Did the Alpha of Devotion just admit he has dreamt about me for longer than I have been alive. I should have been unnerved, but for some reason, it didn't bother me too much.

"Why?" I ask.

"I don't quite know," he says, sighing deeply. "All I know was that I had to draw you, to remember who you were."

Were the dreams because he was meant to save me? Have the wires of fate been working since Jasper has been alive? If so, then clearly I am meant to be sitting in this car with him right now.

"So what now?" I question, the feeling of bleakness and almost loss from the moment I found out I didn't really have an Uncle fading back to me. My future now is uncertain again, and all of a sudden, it feels like a weight has been placed on my shoulders.

Jasper smiles slightly. "I think I know a place where we can stay."

"You seem happy with it" I observe, noting the way his eyes seem to light up with just the mention of it. I don't doubt Jasper is aware of many incredible things in every Pack. He is the oldest Alpha out there.

He doesn't say another word, until we left the bustle of the city, the skyscrapers thinning, although we still remained in quite a busy looking neighbourhood.

I follow Jasper's cue as he points to the right of him. "That, is Alpha Asher's estate. The Alpha of Desire."

Instantly, my mouth fell open. Never in my life have I seen anything so brilliant, so lavish. It was lit spectacularly, in a multitude of different colours. It dripped wealth and superiority over the rest of the city, placed upon a pedestal that demanded attention.

"You've got to be kidding me," I breathe, not being able to take my eyes off it.

Jasper chuckles, clearly enjoying my reaction. "He is very wealthy, and holds some of the best parties ever seen. I think he would be pleased to let us stay for the night."

My heart skips a beat at his words. Am I seriously about to meet the Alpha of Desire? I have seen him on television a view times. Sometimes his face would appear for everyone in the diner back in the Devotion Pack for visitors to see, and Kera to drool over.

We drive up the hill to his house, but not before being stopped by an immense amount of security first. Luckily Jasper seemed to have instant entrance to everywhere he goes.

"Impressive," I muse, once we had made it past was seemed like the last wave of guards. Each of them wore the darkest cloaks, with a small golden pin, signifying their allegiance to the Desire Pack.

Jasper shakes his head, smiling a little.

Lights were entwined in the fence line as we drove steadily up the hill. All I could do was stare out the window, taking in the sight of the city lights glittering and winking brightly. Jasper didn't seemed fazed at all by how extravagant everything was. I remember the picture June had shown me of him, with his magnificent crown and coat. He obviously is used to being bathed in wealth.

Fiddling with my fingers on my lap, excitement merges with nerves, as we make it up into Alpha Asher's courtyard.

"Don't be nervous. He can be a little intimidating, but I will keep an eye on him," Jasper reassures me softly, placing his hand on my thigh. Had I not been wearing clothes, I would have probably melted in a puddle. Still, just the feeling on his hand right there, make me tense, wondering what he was going to do next.

Instead of bringing any of the ideas I was thinking of to life, he removed his hand and winked at me, clambering quickly out of the car.

I closed my eyes for a second, took a deep breath, and followed suit.

Now that I wasn't smothered by the heat of people, the brisk chill of the Pack hit me. Luckily, Jasper ushered me across Asher's vast courtyard, toward his front door, that believe it or not, was lit bright pink, like some sort of focal point.

Without even knocking, Jasper just cracked the door open, and waltzed straight in.

"Ah..." I stutter, watching in complete disbelief. Music drifted out the door-a soft jazz that seemed somewhat romantic.

Jasper motioned for me to follow him, before he started walking again. Still shaking my head, I enter his house, and the door automatically closes behind me.

Inside his house is even more stunning than the outside. Lights seem to be his favourite thing, I note, as I stare directly up at the giant chandelier taking prime place in the middle of the room, hanging almost dangerously down from the ceiling. It glitters with glass and diamonds, casting an intricate pattern over the marble floor I walk on.

Should I have taken my shoes off? Should I do something to somehow fit into this place? It must be worth more than me...

"Ash! Hey Asher, you have visitors," Jasper calls out loudly, his voice echoing off the vaulted ceiling.

He turns back to look at me, violet eyes sparkling as he waits for me to catch up. I almost want to cling to him, stay in his shadow to feel valuable in such a home. Instead I keep my composure, standing tall so that I appear confident, when really my insides are jelly.

Then all of a sudden, I feel a hand slip into the back pocket of my jeans, pressing unnervingly against my butt.

I flinch, glancing up to see someone looming over me, their stomach pressed against my back. That was when I met the golden eyes of the Alpha of Desire.

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So, I've had to extend the release date of Malik on Wattpad.

It's not by much. I'm going on a stupid school camp, unfortunately, so I won't be around on the 1st of February, which is when I had first planned to release it.

So I will be uploading Malik around the 3rd or 4th of February.

I'll back at school then too :(

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