Kevin's Alpha

By Amber Kell

Kevin had always been a disappointment to his father. Not enough magic, not enough backbone, just not enough. When a sexy wolf shifter coaxes him into bed he figures it would be a one-night stand to remember. Little does he know the alpha wolf plans to keep him.

James finally had the sweet elf wizard where he wanted him. Except Kevin didn’t appear to understand how perfect they were together and insisted on putting himself in danger. It was up to James to teach Kevin that the wizard was both worthy of a mate and more powerful than he believed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amber Kell
• Release date: Dec 23, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310429866

Amber Kell

Amber Kell is a dreamer who has been writing stories in her head for as long as she could remember.She lives in Seattle with her husband, two sons, three cats and one very stupid dog. To learn more about her current books or works in progress, check out her blog at http://amberkell.wordpress.com.Her fans can also reach her at [e-mail].

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Chapter 1

Kevin Santhil opened his eyes , looked around the room, and panicked.

What the fuck?

It took a few minutes for memories of the day before to come back to him. After his friend Jay’s battle, Kevin had let Alpha James sweet-talk him into bed. Memories of the night before played through his head like a sexy film as his morning erection bobbed for attention. He resisted the urge to rub off. He needed to get out before James woke. He’d been a fool to tumble into bed with the wolf pack alpha. Sexy, aggressive, powerful shifters didn’t keep geeky wizards with minor magic. They went after partners who could match them well. Regret soured his stomach.

Kevin had never spent all night with anyone before. His deep-seated fear of commitment ensured he generally snuck out long before his bedmate woke. The fact he didn’t want to make a fast exit had his heart beating rapidly in his chest.

He turned to examine the large man lying beside him. James’s long, slow breaths soothed Kevin. Just being next to the alpha settled the worry chewing him from the inside out like a hungry wolf.

Most people looked younger, gentler, while asleep. James looked like he could snap awake and spring into action, taking down anyone who threatened his pack.

It was kind of hot—dangerously so.

Kevin had worked too hard to get into wizarding college to throw it all away for a gorgeous alpha wolf, no matter how much he longed to spend the rest of the day wallowing in the big wolf’s bed and licking the sexy man all over. He needed to concentrate on his studies, not on his desperate need to have James back inside him.

Glancing at the clock, Kevin cursed. If he didn’t get his butt moving, he was going to be late for class. Sliding away from the warm, sensual man took a huge amount of willpower. It didn’t help when James grabbed him around the middle and snuggled him back against the shifter’s hard body as if he belonged there.

I must resist. Somehow the mental pep talk failed to persuade his body to move an inch away from its comfy spot spooning with the alpha.

Where ya goin’? James’s deep, sleep-roughened voice murmured in his ear. Sharp teeth nipped his lobe, making his cock rise in interest. A moan broke from his throat as he gave in to the inevitable and rubbed against the hard man behind him.

Damn! The big wolf shifter woke up hard, stiff, and ready for action. Kevin’s resolve melted faster than an ice cube on a hot summer sidewalk.

Let go. Kevin half-heartedly tried to move the muscular arm pinning him easily in place. A difficult protest when his body yearned to stay in the snuggly cocoon of the big wolf’s arms, even as his conscience insisted class started in an hour.

He couldn’t miss class. As his father always said, if you lack talent, make up for it with persistence. Of course his father was an abusive asshole, but he did occasionally dispense good advice. What Kevin lacked in pure magical power, he made up with persistence. This morning, he had Magical Theory, and if he were even a minute late, he’d probably miss the one essential fact in an hour of droning monologue. He suspected the professor saved the good bits for students who showed up on time. Since he could never get his act together that early in the morning, he’d never been able to substantiate his theory.

No, I’m going to keep you in my bed where you belong. James’s warm breath slid across Kevin’s skin, leaving hot desire in its wake. The alpha’s tempting body pressed against Kevin, bringing back vivid memories of the night before. His cock dripped pre-cum in appreciation. Stupid hormones didn’t care about Kevin’s schedule. They thought wallowing in bed all day was a fabulous idea.

He reluctantly broke away from the gorgeous alpha, scooting quickly toward the edge of the bed and away from temptation. I’ve gotta go. I have class in half an hour.

He still needed to take a shower unless he wanted to go to school smelling like sex. He’d lost track of how many times they’d gone at it last night, but his entire body ached in places he didn’t even know could hurt. Spending all day on a hard wooden school chair wouldn’t be comfortable, but definitely worth the price.

You’ll come back. James definitely didn’t lack confidence. Of course, with those kinds of bedroom skills, the man had reason to expect Kevin’s compliance to a crook of his finger. Kevin didn’t even know if he liked the big wolf as a person, but the attraction was undeniable. He desperately needed to get away from James before the alpha could convince him to throw everything away for a big cock and a possessive attitude. When James had coaxed him into his bed last night, Kevin hadn’t even thought to protest. Strange, he wasn’t the type who slept with just anyone. Especially not someone he’d just met. Truthfully James hadn’t had to work too hard to lure Kevin into his bed.

I’ll be back after school, he lied.

Uh-huh. Not going to happen. If he had an ounce of self-preservation, he’d run away and never return. He started scooting quickly toward the edge of the bed and away from temptation.

James clamped his big hands on Kevin’s hips, stopping his progress before sliding him back closer to the alpha. Pressing his nose against Kevin’s neck, he inhaled deeply. Why do humans bother to lie to werekin? We can always tell.

James flipped Kevin over, then placed his hand under his chin and forced him to meet the alpha’s eyes.

You frighten me, Kevin admitted. He didn’t like exposing himself to such vulnerability, but James needed to know why he was running scared.

The pain in James’s eyes had Kevin quickly revising his statement. I don’t mean because you’re a werekin. I mean because this is going way too fast. You’re a really sexy guy, and you’re great in bed, but I’ve got a lot of stuff on my plate right now and I don’t have time for a steady boyfriend. It took him a moment to realize he’d just given James his it’s me, not you speech. He hoped the alpha took it better than other men had in the past. The last one had punched him in the face. James’s fist would probably hurt a lot more than that last wimp.

And you think I do? A spark of amusement lit the wolf shifter’s golden eyes as if he could read Kevin’s thoughts.

Relief rushed through Kevin. You’re not looking for steady boyfriend? He thought all shifters were into the permanent mate thing. Jay’s shifter mate had certainly grabbed the wizard and refused the let him go. They’d barely been apart since Jay moved in and only when his friend had to attend school.

James kissed Kevin’s neck right above his collarbone, sending shivers sliding down his spine. I won’t rush you into anything. Come back to the pack house tonight. You can have dinner with me, then study in the library with Jay. He’d be happy for the company. I think he gets lonely in a house with only shifters.

From what Kevin knew, Jay had spent most of his childhood alone. He would probably like some company. However, the thought of studying with his powerful wizard friend intimidated Kevin. He didn’t have a fraction of Jay’s magical power, but at least his friend always knew a trick or two to help those with lesser ability. Jay would make a kickass teacher when he finished training.

Before Kevin could agree or argue about returning, a gnome popped into the room. The fellow wore a green velvet suit, perfectly tailored to his short frame. Greetings, alpha and wizard friend. Master Jay said to tell wizard friend Kevin that the limo is ready to take you to school.

Shit.

I’ve got to take a shower, then I’ll be right down. Kevin pulled away from James’s grip. If he didn’t clean up, today would no doubt be the day he sat next to a student with a sensitive nose and a big mouth.

The gnome offered him a small round pellet. It appeared fuzzy and about the size of a quarter.

What’s this? He didn’t think the gnomes would poison him, but his knowledge about them would fit in a gnat’s butt. Did gnats have asses?

The gnome yanked Kevin’s mind back to the present. "Master Jay said to hold this and say clean."

Kevin smiled as he snatched up the ball. Thanks. I’ll be right down.

Leave it to Jay to come up with a magical cleaning pod. The guy was going to be a millionaire with his inventions if he kept this up.

The gnome bowed and vanished out of the room with a soft pop.

How does Jay keep them out? James wondered aloud, glaring at the empty spot the gnome had occupied moments before.

He does a blocking spell. He tried to show me, but it’s pretty complicated and takes a lot of power. Kevin didn’t mention when he performed the blocking spell it had drained him of all his magic, while the spell barely dipped into the deep reservoir of Jay’s power. Kevin didn’t know why he bothered comparing his abilities to Jay’s. Not only did his friend have the magical mojo of three other people, but Kevin also received most of his ability from his fae blood—completely different types of energy.

Kevin tensed while he waited for James to ask why he didn’t perform the spell, but the question never came. Unable to resist, Kevin gave the gorgeous alpha a quick kiss before climbing out of bed. Standing naked in the middle of the room, he cupped the cleansing ball in his hands, then closed his eyes.

Clean.A burst of energy crackled across his body, tingling his skin. The smell of oranges permeated the room as if he’d taken a stroll through an orchard. Looking down at his body, Kevin laughed. The spell not only cleaned him, but also dressed him in a new outfit—a T-shirt and a pair of jeans previously residing in his closet at the dorm.

Now that’s a great spell, Kevin