Bound By The Alpha

estled. As he neared the grand iron gates, they swung open automatically, their heavy frames moving with a soft hum. T

ll, stone walls were ivy-clad, with large windows that reflected the moonlight. The driveway cur

the car, the night air cool against his skin, and made his way to the front door. Pushing it open, he was immediate

la!" Gabriel's voice rang out

start!" Gabriella shot back, he

illed with the sounds of their bickering, a stark contrast to the calm he'd just experienced on the drive home. As he

owed at her brother. Her dark hair was pulled back into a sleek ponytail, and she lo

nnocent bewilderment, his tousled hair and casual clothes making him appear far less

it!" Gabriella accused, her voice rising an octav

eless stuff?" Gabriel retorted, throwing his hands up in mock defense. "

ally? Then why was there an empty yogurt c

eback. "Maybe it was you who forgot you ate it and just put the spoon t

You two seriously arguing over yogurt? Come on, Gabriella, it's just yogurt. I'

t just about the yogurt, Ketax! It's the princi

d your wardrobe or something. It's y

!" Gabriella snapped

w about we call a truce? Gabriel, no more taking things without ask

a bit. "Fine, whatever. But I'm keepi

You're so dramatic

e staircase. "Now, if you two are done with your food war, I'm he

, he might not make it till dawn," Gabriella

asperated. "You two are grown adults,

r eyes in unison, huffin

s so much older," Gabriel

briella shot back, her t

gument. He watched her grab another bottle of yogurt, h

r antics. "I'm leaving you two to your bickerin

and his assistant, stepped in with a knowing smile.

tered, rubbing his temples. "I've

do look wiped out. Rough day?" Za

e mood to share. "Fine, fine, I

ts on the way home and gave them a good scare. Nothing

eplied, backing off.

't kill each other before morning," Ketax ad

em," she assured him, watching as h

twins' playful banter continued to echo through the

on the ot

As she arrived at the doorstep, the familiar blare of loud music greeted her from

the kitchen, where her uncle was lounging o

the counter. "And don't send me on any more n

turned to anger. "Who do you think you're talking to?" he snapped

rta spun around and stormed out of the kitche

ds dripping with venom. "You're of no use to a

ee how much it hurt. She was tired of being treated like she was nothing,