Sequel to Alpha Braddock - Book 2

I stand here frozen as thoughts run through my mind, it’s taken my parents years to track down the head of to the pedophile ring and now the top 3 suspects stand in front of me. All there leads led to 3 packs to this very lucrative pup abduction ring, selling them to the highest bidder to do with whatever they want. My mother’s body adorns the scars of this sick and twisted world, each scar shows her strength and resilience. My wolf whimpers in my head, “but he’s, our mate.” Coming up with a business venture to secure a link to all three, to keep them under closer watch will hopefully get us closer to end this world of his. Finding out now that one is my fated mate, yea I didn't see that coming and I won't allow it to sway me, the cost is too great. Not allowing the bond to snap into place and keeping myself focused isn't an easy task, but one I am determined to achieve, at least the first meeting went well. Yea, it was short lived, when I turn to quickly and our bond snaps into place the next day. He also has a chosen future Luna, which he has no intentions of breaking it off with. My anger and determination rise, knowing he wants both his chosen and his fated. I won't allow this, not for Alpha Abigail Westfield, firstborn and Alpha of the Crescent Moon pack a direct descendant of the DeLuca family with more gifts than my own mother. Can I keep from succumbing to this fated bond? Can I reject him? Will he keep his chosen and reject me? If he's not involved, will he forgive my attempts to destroy our bond?

1 - MATE

I stand here frozen as thoughts run through my mind, it’s taken my parents years to track down this disgusting person on top of this shit pile of pedophiles and now the top 3 suspects stand in front of me. The person that now heads this very lucrative pup/child abduction ring, selling pups/children to the highest bidder to do with whatever they want. My mother’s body adorns the scars of this sick and twisted world, each scar shows her strength and resilience to overcome what has happened to her. My wolf now whimpers in my head, “but he’s, our mate.”

I scoff, “if he’s the one that heads this up, I will kill him with our power, I will make him suffer as he has allowed countless children to suffer.”

My thoughts are interrupted by my Beta’s voice, “Alpha Abigail, are you alright.”

I shake my head, my black curls bouncing around me and a wicked smile crosses my face as I look out over the men that stand in front of me, “of course Beta Josh, let’s go meet our new business partners.”

I walk with purpose as I head down the stairs, my eyes rack over the tallest man standing with a female hanging off his arm, he’s taller than my father and bulkier with muscle, his long black hair is pulled back in a ponytail, he has high cheek bones, a chiseled jaw line that adorns black scruff. I refuse to look into his eyes and allow this bond to snap into place, he could be the monster and I won’t allow myself to falter over a bond.

I approach the men and steel myself for their touch as I extend my hand to each one, one of these men already disgust me, but which one is he?

Alpha Sebastian speaks first, "it's a pleasure to meet you Alpha Abigail, I'm Alpha Sebastian," he offers his hand, and I shake it, earning a low growl from the large Alpha in the middle. I arch a brow and look at the girl attached to his side, like an accessory. I roll my eyes inwardly at his blatant disrespect for her.

The Alpha on his other side extends his hand, "Alpha Terrance, nice to finally meet you in person Alpha Abigail.”

I took his hand and gave it a firm handshake, "pleasure is all mine, Alpha Terrance." My statement earns a low menacing growl from who I now know is Alpha Christov.

I stand with my legs slightly parted, my shoulders squared as I reach out my hand to this God like man, who now has a wide smile on his face, I feel his stare boring into me, but still refuse to look him in the eye. My voice doesn’t falter as I address him as the others, "and you must be Alpha Christov." My heart pounds and my wolf is ready to howl "MATE," at any second.

He gently removes the girl from his arm, looking at her kindly as she pouts. He grips my hand gently and sparks ignite, shooting up my arm, his baritone voice comes out silky with a heavy Russian accent as he lifts my hand to his lips, "the pleasure is all mine MATE," he kisses the back of my hand and immediately my knees feel weak.

I feel all eyes on me, and I can’t help but laugh as I remove my hand from his, my eyes go to the female standing next to him, I tilt my head to her, “and you are?”

She smiles sweetly at me as her arm hooks back to Alpha Christov’s, she looks up at him, “Sasha, Alpha Christov’s future Luna,” she nods at me.

I take a step back, my voice is steady and calm, “very well, shall we all go inside and get this venture in motion,” I turn and begin to walk up the stairs, “I will have all the guards and future Luna Sasha tended to in the garden while we conduct our business.”

Gamma Gabe’s mind links me, “is that really your mate?”

I scoff, “yup, and we will talk after they all leave, I need to stay on top of my game here.”

He responds fast, “did the bond snap Alpha?”

I shake my head, “no, I didn’t look in his eyes yet, so help me out and stay close between us.”

He nods as he opens the pack house door and my mother is standing there, with my youngest brother Tyler on her hip, he’s covered in strawberry jam and giggling at her.

I clear my throat, and she turns, a smirk on her face as she assesses the men right behind me and bows her head in respect. I know why she’s there, she can read wolves but unless they show themselves to her, she can’t do anything. I smile at her, “Gentlemen, this is my mother, Luna Charlie.”

She gives them her award-winning smile, “Welcome to Crescent Moon pack, I hope your venture proves fruitful, now if you’ll all excuse me,” she giggles, “I have something very sticky to take care of.”

I stiffen as a low baritone voice speaks, “I see where my mate gets her beauty from now.”

I watch my mother stiffen on the steps and turn slowly, her eyes narrow at Alpha Christov and then dart to me. I mind link her at once, “the bond is not snapped into place, and I won’t allow it to.”

She stands staring at him, “did you say MATE?” Her eyes dart to the woman hanging off his arm.

I turn quickly, “follow me we need to get this meeting underway.”

I hurry my steps as Beta Josh and Gamma Gabe do to my office, once we are all inside and the door is shut, I inhale deeply only to be intoxicated by the scent of chocolate and mint. I sit at the head of the conference table and Alpha Christov sits at the other end directly in front of me. I stand and hold up the contracts, “we’ve all discussed every detail of this venture for months now, this contract has everything that has been discussed but there is one item that I added.” I wave a dismissive hand around the table, “it shouldn’t be an issue for any of us at this table, but my father is a stickler for perfection and has had many dealings with a simple clause of protection to ensure a safety net for the other parties.”

Alpha Christov speaks and his voice sends chills throughout my body, “this clause, where is it in the contract?”

I turn a few pages, smiling at my wolf Storm who is over the moon swooning in my head for our mates voice and accent, “page 15, there is a red arrow pointing to it, by all means read it, but I doubt any of you will have issue with it, it simply states that if any of us are under scrutiny by the counsel or other authorities that this venture is not to be seized as an asset,” I shrug, “simple enough, like I said a safety net.”

The room goes silent, and I observe their postures as they read over the contract, I have already signed them, so they just need to. My father’s voice enters my head, “which one is your MATE.”

2 - Close call

All three Alpha’s put their pens down and stand, “I guess all that’s left is us having a drink to seal this deal properly,” Alpha Sebastian states with a huge smile on his face.

I chuckle, “Of course, it just seems right if we are opening a nightclub a drink would be the best choice.”

Beta Josh is quick with the shots and hands them out, I raise my glass to them, “may the goddess bless this venture and make it fruitful for all of us,” I put the glass to my lips and tilt my head back downing the clear liquor and slamming the shot glass upside down on the table.”

The others follow and look at me, Alpha Terrance speaks, “Alpha Abigail, I have to admit I had my doubts about going into a business like this with a,” he looks at me and I think he is now rethinking his statement but then continues, “ person of your age, but you seem to be wiser than your years,” he smiles at me.

I nod at him, “thank you Alpha Terrance, I have a wonderful mentor and have been trained since birth to be an Alpha,” I arch a brow to him, “so don’t let my age or any other factor sway your thinking, believe me I'm full of surprises,” I inwardly giggle.

I move around the conference table and head for my desk and speak with authority, “the renovations of the building we’ve selected starts in the morning, I intend to be there to oversee this project, meet with the construction crew and ensure that our deadline will be met, if any of you would like to join me, I’ll be there at 7am. Now if our business is final, I do have a pack to run.” I sit and pick up a piece of paper off my desk.

I hear a growl and look up to find I am staring at Gabe’s back and Alpha Christov is standing directly in front of him. I clear my throat, “Alpha Christov is there a problem?” I look at the doorway and notice Beta Josh holding the door open and the other two Alpha’s standing there now watching the scene in front of me unfold.

His voice is like silk as he responds, “your Gamma is standing in my way to get to what is mine.”

I arch a brow at his statement and keep my eyes on Josh, “it seems what is yours is in the garden Alpha Christov, you may want to pick her up on your way out, other than her there is nothing here that you can claim as yours, now we are done here.” I focus back on the paper still in my hand, my blood is pumping with pure anger at his audacity of wanting to claim me while his chosen sits in my own garden.

His growl is menacing as it echo’s off the walls of my office, I slam my fist on the desk and release a small burst of my power, I watch the other Alpha’s flinch as it hits them and Alpha Christov stops growling, my voice comes out soft and sweet but with no room for doubt, “yes, we are done here, thank you gentlemen, Beta Josh will show you all out.” I sit back down and pick up the paper again, my eyes drift to the doorway and I watch as my mate who barely fits through it stalks out in a huff. The door shuts and I release the breath I was holding and look at Gabe, “well that went well don’t you think?”

He slumps in the chair opposite my desk and gives me a lopsided smile, “yeah right, what are you going to do Alpha Abi, you can’t last long not looking at him, if I hadn’t have been here your bond would have snapped the moment you looked up.”

I smile, “ah, but you were there, and it didn’t, so I’m safe for now as long as I keep you or Josh with me, I’ll be fine.”

A hard knock hits the door, and I know at once who it is, I inhale deeply and call out, “enter.”

My father walks in and smiles at me, that smile that all dads have that say, I know, and I want you to tell me though look. I roll my eyes at him, “I know Momma already told you and I didn’t allow it to snap into place.”

He sits down next to Gabe and chuckles, “let’s just hope he is not the one we are sorting out.”

I shake my head, “it won't matter, he already has a chosen Dad, she came here with him, so I kind of hope he is the one, it will make this rejection easier.”

He shakes his head, “just because he has a chosen doesn’t mean he will not break it off and want his mate, it happens to the best of us.”

I crease my brows at him, “what’s that supposed to mean, best of us?”

He cocks his brow, “I had a contractual chosen mate,” he chuckles, “I found your mother the day of my union to her, I broke it off a few hours later and have been more than happy with your Momma.” He stands and then changes the subject, “did any of them seem put off by the additional clause?”

“Alpha Terrance was the first done reading it and the last to sign it, so we may want to keep a closer tab on him, but other than that they all signed,” I smile at him as he stands and walks to the door.

He nods, “good, we will be watching all of them very closely now, we all have one.”

I look at him, “huh, what are you talking about Dad?”

He smiles, “I’ll be watching Alpha Christov personally now, Steve will take Alpha Sebastian and Chirs is watching Alpha Terrance.”

I stand, “so you’ve been watching Terrance already?”

He nods, “only because Chris is anal about things, but now I have reason to be with Christov.”

I smirk at him, “you anal,” I scoff sarcastically, “never.”

His laughter carries down the hallway as he leaves my office, I look at Gabe, “this is going to be awkward to say the least,” I sigh, “3 Alpha’s, one is the biggest slime ball of all time and it could be my fated mate and now my dad is going to be watching his every move,” I shiver, “goddess help him if he is the one.”

3 - Alpha Christov

I was sent over to the United States to my cousin’s pack to take it over since he is incompetent and a shifty fucker. I didn’t want to leave my country, I was happy there, but I had no choice, I’m 2nd born of twins, my brother Ivan is the Alpha of our home pack and sent me here. My cousin is now in the counsel’s prison for treating his pack members as slaves and extorting all the funds to live a lavish lifestyle while his pack suffered from hunger. I’ve been here 2 years, worked hard to right all the wrongs my cousin has done and have the pack now moving forward and thriving. When I got this call for a venture in the nightclub business I almost didn’t take it, though in my home country they thrive in the human world, I was unsure of the other Alpha’s, I’m not from here so I don’t know if they are good for my pack or not, but when I heard her voice on a conference call my wolf stirred and it peeked my curiosity.

I almost sent my Beta to this meeting this morning and now I wish I had, to find my fated mate is an Alpha female with her own pack and beautiful at that is exceptionally bad timing. My pack doesnt have many pups and a Luna would be benefical for it's growth and stability. I don't do dating and love is for fools, I love one woman and that is my mother who lives in Russia. I took a chosen, Sasha a month ago, to be my Luna and mate, she is capable and pretty enough to fuck when I need a release. Bringing her with me was a mistake, but she was intrigued to meet a Female Alpha, so I allowed her to come and now I wish I hadn’t.

“She’s very pretty, didn’t you think Christov?” she says with a tone I don’t understand in her voice.

I look over at her as my wolf howls in my head, “our mate is perfect and beautiful, pretty is an insult, she should not be speaking about our Abigail, tell her to stop.” I shrug, “yes, she’s very attractive.” I look out the window as we pass through the Crescent Moon gates. I laugh at Boris, "she can speak, she will be sharing me with Abigail, as long as she doesn't call her ugly, she is good."

Sasha huffs, “seriously Christov, do you think I’m stupid, blind and mute,” she sniffles. I turn to look at her and her eyes are full of tears, “I heard you, she’s your fated mate,” tears fall from her eyes, “everyone heard you when you claimed her, I felt so stupid standing there next to you as you practically drooled over her.”

I look at her with a stoic expression, “that was my wolf, Boris, not me,” my wolf chuckles at me, “yeah you were the one she let out her aura on smart ass,” I roll my eyes inwardly at him.

She pouts and wipes at her eyes, “so you don’t want her, you will reject her for me,” she flutters her lashes at me and tries to put on a smile.

I inhale deeply and shake my head, “no, I need you as my Luna, my pack needs a Luna it already has me as Alpha.”

She smiles brightly at me and touches my cheek, “so you love me then and I will be the one you have pups with heirs for our pack.”

My stomach rolls and bile rose in my throat at the thought of fucking her again, “of course, that is what a Luna is for isn’t it and I will have her as well just to warm my bed when needed.”

Her eyes widen at me, “you believe she will want to be your mistress,” she shakes her head and laughs, “she does not strike me as the kind that will willing be anyone’s dirty little secret, even for her fated mate.”

My wolf howls in my head, “I will not mark Sasha, I will only mark our mate, Abigail is here now.”

I chuckle at Boris, “you will, or I will reject Abigail, you are my wolf you will do as told just as Sasha and just as Abigail will once our bond snaps into place.”

I crease my brows at her, “I will see her tomorrow when I go to the site in the morning to meet the construction crew, I will inform her of our arrangement and she will see it is the right thing to do, I can be very persuasive.”

She nods and moves closer to me, wrapping her arms around mine and snuggling into me, my stomach clenches and I feel as though I’m going to vomit, I roll the window down for fresh air and tilt my head back, closing my eye. Her beautiful face enters my mind, her long black curls, big dark blue eyes, her button nose and high cheek bones. My mind wanders to her body, full, athletic and tall a goddess walking in front of me as her heart-shaped ass sways and her black jeans hug her hips. I feel a hand caress my hardened cock and my eyes snap open as Sasha’s hand rubs on it and it immediately softens.

She gasps, “what the hell.”

I push her off me, “I’m hot, move to the other side, I need air.”

She gives me a scathing look but moves quickly to the other side of the car, she takes out her cell phone and begins texting someone. I stare out the window, watching the forest fly bye in a blur as the car speeds down the highway. I don’t know what this fated bond is doing to me right now, but I won’t allow it to take me over, I want what I want and I’ll reject her if I have to, she will do what I want or else.”

Boris growls at me, “she is our mate, you will love her, protect her and worship her that is your job, she is special to us remember that.”

I chuckle at him, “you sound like a love sick pup, she will worship me I am an Alpha I don’t bend.”

He laughs, “she is an Alpha she will not bend, so you will need to.”

“Right, I’ll bend her over every piece of furniture near us when I take what is mine, she will scream my name and pleasure me,” I smile at him.

He hums in my head, “hmm, we shall see who bends, she is fierce you felt her aura, the other two Alpha’s flinched and you shut up.”

4 - Show of Strength

I wake up feeling refreshed, jump in the shower and throw on a pair of ripped skinny jeans, a camo tank top and a jean jacket over it with my tan hiking boots. I pull my hair up in a messy bun, knowing it won’t stay long, these curls have a mind of their own. I skip makeup because hey that’s just who I am, I’m not a fashionista or a cover girl, I’m an Alpha and was raised to be confident in my own skin.

I walk into the chaos that is my family kitchen every morning and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry.

My Aunt Cynthia smiles at me, “you do have good habits,” she eyes the pastry, and I grin at her as I shove it into my mouth and wiggle my brows at her.

Nonna laughs, “she buys them every day for you, just as an excuse to get her own,” she looks at Cynthia, “you taught her bad things, she should be eating healthier in the mornings.”

Cynthia scoffs, “Nonna Rose, it didn’t kill me yet, she’ll survive,” she laughs as she walks over and grabs the other pastry out of the box and shoves it in her mouth.

I kiss Nonna on the cheek, “I’m out, gotta get to the site before the construction crew arrives.”

My Momma walks in with my youngest sibling in her arms, and he yells, “ABI,” as he reaches his little arms out to me.”

I eye roll him and walk over, “you’re too old for Momma to be carrying you all around the house, be a big boy and do as your told,” I take him from Momma and snuggle him to me, he’s just turned 5 and acts like a toddler.

I put him down and smile at him, “go sit and Momma will bring you breakfast.”

I turn just as Gabe enters the kitchen, he grabs a sack from Nonna and kisses her on the cheek, “Thanks Nonna,” he grabs the keys to one of our SUV’s and looks at me, “well let’s go.”

I crease my brows at him, “I didn’t ask you to drive me or go with me for that matter.”

He chuckles and leans against the counter in front of me, “yesterday you announced to all your partners that you would be at the constructions site at 7am correct?”

I arch a brow to him and cross my arms over my chest, “correct, your point?”

He laughs, “which one of them do you think will be waiting for you to pull in?”

My eyes widen to him, he smirks at me, “exactly, so how am I supposed to get in his way, if I’m not there to do it? Or has something changed from yesterday to today?” he arches his brow at me.

I gulp down my last bit of coffee, “let’s go.”

He smiles as he pushes off the center island and nods, “yea, this is why I’m your Gamma, always thinking about strategy and tactical warfare.”

Momma giggles at us and I narrow my eyes at her, she enters my mind, “be grateful he’s on our side.”

I laugh as I walk out the door and he follows twirling the keys around his finger, I snatch them from him, “you got shotgun, it will give you time to eat your breakfast, you can drive on the way back,” I grin at him and he nods.

We pull up and to our surprise not just one Alpha stands there but all three, Gabe chuckles, “guess you have a fan club Alpha.”

I snort at him, “well jokes on them now isn’t it.”

He shrugs as he gets out of the car and runs to my side to open the door. I get out and hand him the keys and whisper, “remember keep me from locking eyes with him, even if you have to jump me to do it.”

He smiles at me, “remember you said that, Alpha.”

I grin at him as we walk up to the others, “now this is a surprise, but I’m not sure if it’s pleasant or not?”

Alpha Sebastian smiles wide, “pleasant I hope, I hired the construction crew so I wanted to make sure that they are aware that you are just as much vested in this project as I am,” he clears his throat, “well as we all are.”

I nod, “then it is a pleasant surprise that you are here,” I arch a brow, “but these other two,” I smile at him, and he blushes. I didn’t notice before, but he is quite cute and that blush is adorable, gives him a boyish air and since I’m only 20 I can do boyish. He runs his hand threw his wavy chestnut brown hair and the muscles in his arms flex as he does.

I smile sweetly at him and can’t help but comment, “Alpha Sebastian,” I coo at him, “that blush is adorable.”

I feel my Gamma at my side instantly as a low growl comes from the same side, I tilt my head to Alpha Terrance, “and you Alpha is it pleasant or something ominous for your presence here,” I snicker.

He chuckles as he raises his hands in surrender, “just an observer, I wanted to be here to see you in action, call it curiosity but not ominous in any way.”

I nod, “fair enough and I believe we all know why Alpha Christov is here, but I’m sure it isn’t for pleasantries I’m afraid, and if his situation has not changed, he is sure to be disappointed.” I notice several other cars at the far end of the site and walk away from the group. As I get closer I see a man with a clip board and assume he is in charge, I walk over to him and smile, “Good morning, I’m Abigail Westfield, partner in this venture,” I stick out my hand and he takes it in a vice grip handshake, so I apply more pressure to my grip and his face reddens as I practically break his hand. I let go and smile, “now that the show of power is over, can we get down to why I’m here or would you like to arm wrestle me next?” I arch a brow at him, and he shakes his head. “Good, I’d like to go over what my expectations are and how long everything should take to get us ready for our opening.”

I follow him inside the small site trailor, the engineer sits at small work station as we enter, he's an older human, his eyes look up at me over his laptop and he grunts. I giggle inwardly, "this should be fun."

5 - Gamma Gabe

I stand behind my Alpha as she goes over everything with the supervisor and the engineer while Alpha Christov is nearly drooling over her. She's quick to ensure that these men do not take her lightly and stands her ground as she goes over each detail that she wants changed her way. I bite my lower lip so I don't laugh as she schools the older men in their chosen fields, she may be young but your the fool if you underestimate her. I walk behind her as we exit the small site trailer, and she removes her jacket, I snicker as I see Alpha Christov adjust his apparent hardon and a few of the construction workers eye her up and down and he notices. She sighs, “fucking buns don’t stay up,” she hands me her jacket and now I walk at her side as she pulls her hair back up to put it back in a bun and that’s when I hear a growl. She spins and I shout, “Fuck! Alpha NO.”

I watch as she freezes in her spot, their eyes are locked to each other’s and I hear her groan, “ah fuck.”

His thick Russian accent whispers softly to her, “anytime you want little dove, I’m willing and very capable,” he smiles widely at her.

She steps back from him and crosses her arms over her chest, wearing her stoic mask, “never going to happen Alpha Christov and my name is Alpha Abigail,” She looks at me, “Gamma let’s go, I have an appointment that I won’t miss.”

She turns to leave when his hand clamps on her wrist and spins her around, I growl and narrow my eyes at Alpha Christov and his chest is heaving as if he’s run a marathon. She tilts hers head to him and arches her brow, “I suggest not touching me without my consent and I haven’t given it to you,” she tugs her arm free of him with ease and he arches his brows in disbelief. She turns and walks with purpose to our vehicle, I open the passenger door and she gets in and I slam it shut.

I run to the driver’s side and slide in, “sorry Alpha, I didn’t think you would turn around, I mean you knew he was behind you."

She sighs, “instinct kicked in, the growl and my back was exposed,” She shakes her head, “fuck, fuck, fuck it all,” she shouts out as I drive us out of the parking lot.

I look at her as I drive and her fingers pinch the bridge of her nose, “this isn’t good, I have 5 weeks till the next full moon and then I’m literally fucked.”

I shake my head, “I’m sorry Alpha, I tried, but I…”

She cuts me off, “it’s not your fault Gabe, I should have just rejected him, now this is a mess, there’s no way we will be able to find which one is the head piece of shit before I go into heat, so I’ll have to reject him or suffer the consequences.”

She stares out the window, and softly giggles, “I wonder how many big bad Alpha’s need their Momma’s advice?” She shakes her head and then leans it back on the headrest.

I smile, “if they had Luna Charlie as a Momma, all of them would.”

She side eyes me with a wide smile on her face, “you’re right they would, she is bad ass and been through hell a couple of times.”

I nod, “I’m sure she’ll know how you can handle your heat without actually having to be near Alpha Christov, I mean I remember stories about her and when she first arrived at the pack, I was just a kid, but I remember some things.”

She looks at me, “really, what do you remember, I thought you guys weren’t around her much until me?”

I laugh, “oh, we we’re around just not in plain view, Uncle wasn’t the most pleasant to be around before her, he was a big grouch, then Luna Charlie came and our lives became, well more fun, the pack house became somewhere we wanted to be.”

She sits up and tilts her head, “my Dad was a grouch, no you have to be mistaken,” she laughs, “he loves having fun and joking around.”

I shake my head, “not till your Momma he didn’t, she changed him Alpha, his whole personality switched and I agree the Alpha Braddock you know is amazing, fun loving and really easy to be around, but the one before Luna Charlie, not so much.”

She sits back and hums, “hmm, so do you think the bond had something to do with it? I mean Momma is the sweetest and has a great sense of humor, but do you think the bond changed my Dad or was it my Momma?”

I shake my head, “don’t know and won’t till the bond hits me and I feel the change,” I cock a brow to her, “what did it feel like?”

She looks at me blinking and shakes her head, “Gabe I do love you and you are one of my best friends, but,” she turns her head towards the side window, “it’s not something you can actually describe to someone, it’s too intimate to share with anyone but who you have the bond with.” She goes silent for the rest of the ride back and I leave the conversation alone. I turn on the radio and check on her visually every few minutes, but she’s not moving nor looking anywhere but out the side window in deep thought.

As soon as we pass the front gate, I clear my throat, “so you have an appointment you can’t miss, where are we heading?”

She creases her brows at me and laughs, “home I need my Mommy.”

I bust out laughing and nod, “I promise I won’t tell anyone you just said that, but I understand why.”

I pull into the pack house parking area and as I run over to her side to open the door, the kitchen door opens and Luna Charlie steps out and rushes over to the car. I watch as My Alpha gets out and they embrace each other in a tight hug, Luna Charlie winks at me and walks with my Alpha to the garden. I know my Alpha is strong but finding your fated mate is something we all want and for her to have found hers and not be able to act on it the way we all would is heartbreaking.