Broken Alpha by Paulina Vasquez (ebooks online reader TXT) 📕

to Athens commando. I should have brought some underwear with me, but I had simply tossed on my bikini this morning with a sundress over the top.

“Anyone missing anything?” I asked Rocky and Leo.

“No, nothing. Why?” Rocky asked.

“A piece of my swimsuit seems to be missing and my stuff was scattered around.” I said.

“That’s strange, I’m not picking up any scents, not even an animal.” Leo said as he sniffed the air.

“I don’t think you two are the only ones masking your scent.” I replied.

We returned to the dock to meet our ferry back to the mainland. I sat next to an open window and looked out at the other boats. A sleek black speed boat caught my attention as it headed back out to sea. A man with blonde hair was driving the boat, while a familiar looking handsome Alpha, wearing a white linen shirt and dark tinted aviator sunglasses looked in my direction.

Rae let out a low howl in my head and I could feel a need to be closer to him. I considered jumping out the window and swimming towards him, or maybe using my element to float his boat closer to me... what the hell is wrong with me? I was having irrational thoughts about a stranger who had snubbed me.

He stood up, reached into his front pocket and pulled out a turquoise handkerchief. He pulled it to his nose and inhaled deeply. Wait a minute, that isn’t a handkerchief, it’s my bikini bottom! I could feel him looking at me as our ferry started to move.

Once the ferry made it passed the wake zone in the ocean, it zipped into high speed mode. The ferry was practically gliding on top of the water with the hydro skies under the boat extended out. I lost sight of the Alpha’s speed boat and wondered if it was also heading to Athens.

Was he following me? Or maybe stalking me? Why would he steal my bikini? Maybe it was an Alpha thing? Goddess he was hot! All these thoughts were floating around in my mind.

We arrived back at the dorm about 7:00pm and headed up the elevator to our rooms.

“I’m going to take a shower and order some delivery tonight.” Leo said.

“Sounds good, I’m going to do the same.” I said and we moved towards our doors. I unlocked my door and stepped into my dorm. I plopped down on my bed and looked through the binder of take out menus.

I felt like eating something with extra spice and found the menu for an authentic Indian restaurant in central Athens. I called and placed an order for the chicken tikka masala dish with rice, garlic naan and some spiced potato samosas. Then I headed into the shower to get cleaned up.

I was sitting on the bed wearing my pajama bottom shorts and a tank top while my wet hair was air drying. Picking up my phone, I passed the time waiting for my food by scrolling through my social media page. I found pictures from Zach’s mating ceremony posted from mutual friends. Funny, with everything going on, I hadn’t really thought much about it. Sydney looked beautiful and Zach looked happy. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it anymore and struggled with my own emotions.

I heard the elevator doors open and someone approached my door and knocked. I reached into my bag and pulled out a few euros to tip the delivery driver. I opened the door and a familiar face smiled back at me. “A delicious delivery for Miss Raven.”

It was Niko! He stood smiling at me with his perfectly straight teeth and messy but stylish long hair. His olive skin tone made his green eyes pop. “What are you doing here?”

“Oh no worries, I already tipped the driver outside.” He said as he sauntered into my room.

“Niko, what are you doing here?” I demanded.

“That’s not fair, we haven’t properly been introduced. You seem to know my name and I had to find yours out from a delivery receipt for Indian food.”

“Hello Niko, I’m Raven.” I said sarcastically. “There, now we’ve been properly introduced. Are you following me?” I asked.

“No Lun—, I mean Raven, I’m just making sure you’re okay.” He smiled and opened up my food cartons.

“Why wouldn’t I be okay?” I crossed my arms over my chest.

“Ohhhh SAMOSAS! I love samosas, can I have one?” He asked.

“Only if you tell me why you’re following me.” I said.

“Like I said, to make sure you’re okay.” He took a big triangular samosa and bit down into it. “Mmm, these are the spicy potato ones, so good! You should try them.”

“Put down my food!” He was starting to feel like one of my annoying younger brothers even though he was older.

“Do you have anything to drink?” He walked over to my refrigerator and helped himself. He opened up a bottle of coke and took a long drink. He stood in the middle of my dorm, just helping himself to my food and drinks.

“Oh my Goddess! It was you! You ate the rest of my moussaka the other night. You were in my room! WHY?” I asked.

“I was checking on you and who wastes perfectly good moussaka, leaving it laying around? Didn’t want it to go to waste.” He smiled.

“But how did you get in?” I asked.

“Climbed up the tree and jumped to the ledge.” He said.

“That’s impressive.” Rae said to me. “But, why?”

“Why?” I replied.

“We heard that a female had been abducted from here and my boss wanted to make sure you were okay?” He said.

“Did