4: Kept Your Mouth Shut!

~Emma~

When I opened my eyes it was already the beginning of a new day. Then I remembered that I was not alone in the room. I was with the arrogant Alpha Jett.

Sigh.

I glanced at the couch and he was no longer there. Where is he?

I heard the splashing of water in the bathroom. Ah, he must be taking a shower. I stretched up and lay still on the bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering if he had a good night's sleep last night.

Why do I suddenly feel concerned about his well-being?

It's no longer my concern. Exactly!

I got up from bed, rummaged through my bag and grabbed some clothes. I have chosen black skinny jeans and a red long sleeve polo shirt for today's attire.

A few minutes later, Alpha Jett emerged from the bathroom door with a towel wrapped around his hips. His six-pack abs were on full display for my eyes to see. I averted my gaze and looked at the floor, swallowing the lump in my throat. I don't want him to see me drooling over his abs. He might think I'm fantasizing about his glorious nakedness.

Duh! I'm just a woman after all, I'm not a saint. I appreciate a tantalizing body when I see one. I smiled a bit.

"Good morning, baby girl," he greeted me cheerfully with his usual annoying smirk.

"Morning," I replied, avoiding his gaze.

"How was your sleep last night?" he asked, wanting to chat with me.

I was about to ask him if he slept well last night but I changed my mind at the last minute. "Just fine. I slept like a log," I answered, walking to the bathroom.

"I'll order breakfast," he casually said, donning his shirt.

"OK." I entered the bathroom and performed my morning routine.

When I emerged from the bathroom door a few minutes later, my nostrils were greeted with the aroma of delicious dishes floating in the air. I glanced at the table. There was fried rice, ham, a scrambled egg, waffles and two hot cups of coffee.

"Let's have breakfast," Alpha Jett said, patting the chair next to him, seeking my closeness.

He wants me to sit beside him. No way!

I put my clothes in the bag then I sat on the chair opposite him and ate my meals in silence. I'm glad he ate his meals without pestering me.

After breakfast was over, he left the room to check his car. I got ready for our long journey today.

I put the trash in the garbage bin and waited for him.

When he returned to the room, I grabbed my bag and stood up.

"We have a problem..." he told me.

My forehead creased. "What's wrong?" I asked curiously.

"I have a brake failure in my car. It was damaged. I don't drive with a malfunctioned brake, we might encounter an accident on the road. The innkeeper told me that they had a resident mechanic but he was in town for an errand. So it's better to wait for the mechanic's return. He's probably back this afternoon," he explained, avoiding my eyes.

"It's okay. No problem," I said, breathing deeply. Despite my mind protesting about the delay, I have no choice but to accept it. It's not fun being holed up in a room with the sexy beast who loves to tease me at every turn, but my heart doesn't mind though. Sigh. Such a traitor!

I certainly don't want to have any romantic connections with any of the Alpha King's sons. I just want to heal the heir, find out the reason for my cousin's disappearance and then go home and never return again.

That's my goal on this journey, no more, no less.

Falling in love and becoming Alpha Jett's mate was never in my vocabulary. It's not part of my mission.

I hate to admit it, but I find Alpha Jett's magnetic sexual appeal hard to ignore. His sexy body radiates irresistible heat, ready to devour me. Whenever we are close to each other sinful thoughts flood my mind. I'm trying hard not to succumb to the temptation he was luring me in.

He must not know how much his charm affects me. He will use my weakness to his advantage. Then he will make me his woman and I will forget my main goal which is to find my missing cousin. I must not let anything or anyone distract me from fulfilling my mission.

Thinking about my mission, this is the perfect time to ask Alpha Jett about what happened to my cousin.

He was browsing his phone not paying attention to me. Under any circumstances I would rather leave him alone but I can't let this opportunity pass by.

I coughed a little to attract his attention. "Um, excuse me, Alpha Jett. Can I ask you a question?"

He put his phone on the center table. "What is it, baby girl?" he asked, giving me his full attention.

I refused to come near him so he rose to his feet and came to me instead. As he sat beside me on the bed, he was too close to me.

I glared at him. "You are sitting too close for my liking. Back off!"

He smiled and raised a brow. "Why are you so edgy, baby girl? Why are you nervous? We are not going to kiss. Just relax, babe," he said in a teasing manner, moving a bit away from me to give me space.

I'm glad he understood my discomfort and gave me what I needed.

"So, what do you want to know?" he asked, raising a brow, studying my face. He was so close, his breath fanning my face.

I fixed my eyes on the floor for a moment then looked him in the eyes. I wanted to observe his reaction to my question.

"Go ahead, ask me questions freely. I will try to answer them," he said, urging me to express what's on my mind.

"Um, what exactly happened to my cousin, Josephine? Did you know the reason why she disappeared without a trace?" I inquired, studying his face.

He looked at the floor and shook his head. Then he met my gaze. "Baby girl, when you arrive at the mansion don't mention your cousin's name. Don't ask questions about her and don't start an investigation into her disappearance. You will get nothing from the people there and not even from me. Your cousin vanished without a trace and that's the end of it. Do you understand?"

The glimmer in his eyes tells me he knows something about my cousin's disappearance. But instead of telling me what he knows, he forbids me not to mention Josephine's name the moment we arrive at the mansion.

My brows snapped together.

My suspicions intensify. "But why? Why can't I investigate her disappearance? Please tell me!" I demanded an answer from him.

He sighed heavily and rose to his feet. "There are things better forgotten. It's already been more than a year since your cousin vanished from the mansion. Don't dig into the past, you might not like what you discover. Your cousin's name is forbidden to be mentioned in the mansion. So let's leave it as it is. Do you understand me?"

Huh? My blood starts to boil.

Josephine's name is forbidden in the mansion?

But why?

My confusion and curiosity rose to the roof. I must uncover the truth by hook or crook!

Alpha Jett can't stop me!

"If you still insist on uncovering the truth about your cousin, you better go home now," he said in a serious tone.

I sighed heavily. If I go home I will never know what happened to my cousin.

Obviously, the royal family wants to hide the truth from me. "Fine. The moment we reach your place, I won't mention my cousin's name again. I won't start an investigation if that's what you want me to do."

"Good girl," Alpha Jett smiled, pleased with my answer. "Just keep your mouth shut and do your job as a healer, you will be alright. Do you understand, baby girl?"

"Yes, loud and clear." I nodded my head. For the time being it's better to listen to him. He knew exactly what happened to my cousin.

My focus should be on him if his family member refuses to tell me the truth.

What is he hiding?

He surely knew something...

I will find out soon!