A Secret Alpha Mate

(1sla)

As we set up for dinner prep and got all the stations ready to go for the multiple courses the Luna had ordered, some of the omegas came bustling down that were working upstairs to help us. They were loudly talking amongst themselves. “They are 5000 hot”

“I wish I got to escort them to their rooms, why didn't I get so lucky?”

“I can't wait to see if any of them brought my mate with them.” A female in her late thirties said quietly.

Meghan came in behind them quickly shutting everyone up. “You know your evening assignments by now, I expect them t be executed flawlessly. Each course will be served according to the timetable listed here” She points to a large list plastered to the back of the doors, “Those serving, get changed into your uniforms now. The first course is to be served ir two hours and you need to head up to the dining room immediately for a final check” Some of the omegas drift away excitedly chattering amongst themselves to go change and get presentable for this evening's dinner service.

Everyone gets back to work and the bustle resumes around me. I would think hosting events could be sort of fun if the circumstances were different, and we had a better leader to guide us through it.

I can't help but think how Janice would have handled this, but I quickly push that thought away, we have Meghan now an that's what we all have to accept and make the best of it.

“Ista?” Meghan comes over to me, speak of the devil.

“Yes”

“Your task today is in the training field at midnight sharp.”

“Midnight?” 1 ask, I can't help the hint of dread out of my voice. I thought that I would be done with this special task then so I would be able to sneak out with Abigail once dinner was cleared and the kitchen cleaned.

“Yes, you are to go alone and be there at midnight. If you are doing any other tasks, pass them over” She said deadpan, i weird to see Meghan without any emotion behind her voice, namely anger or rage.

“Do I need to bring anything?”

“Just yourself” I nod and she turns on her heel to walk away.

I must have looked really upset because Abigail came up to me with a knowing look. I explained the time of my task and that we would have to hold off on my birthday lake visit.

“I'll wait up, as soon as you're back we can sneak away for an hour or so. Tomorrow will be rough but we can do it, we've been through much worse” I nod enthusiastically at her plan, grateful to her to give up sleep in order to make my birthd: special.

I throw myself back into prepping trying not to think about what punishment awaits me this evening, focusing instead on meeting up with Abigail and dipping my tired feet in the cool lake while the moon dances across the water.

I start to feel Adrastea pacing around in my head getting more and more anxious by the minute. It's an uncomfortable feeling

What are you doing? Is everything okay?

I think so. I'm just having trouble accessing your memories and something is just feeling off

It's okay, don't worry about it, especially not right now. We can figure it out later, and honestly, you're stressing me out a bit.

'm sorry, I'm sorry.

It's okay, just try to calm today for a bit, please?

(ll do my best

Even though she said she’s not trying to access my memories anymore the anxious feeling she has doesn't leave me. Dinner prep is pretty much done and most of the visiting pack members are settled in. Everything is surprisingly on schedule. I clean up the station I was working on and head to see if 1 can be of help to anyone else. As I walk past the doc of Meghan's office it opens, startling me. I thought Meghan was all dolled up and showing herself off to our guests upstai by this point.

“Ah perfect you come here” Someone grabs my elbow and I recognize the party planner from my brief encounter with her last time I was in Meghan's office. “This needs to get to Meghan, like an hour ago” She pushes a thick envelope into my hands. “Give it directly to her, she needs to open it immediately”

“I-'m not supposed to be upstairs.”

“Tell her I sent you, g0 go go.” She pushes me towards the stairs.

“Can someone else -" I get cut off by the door slamming in my face.

I look around and all the other omegas are busy with their own tasks, maybe if I wait by the top of the omega staircase I' be able to get her attention without being seen.

I trudge up the stairs not wanting to put this task off any longer. I take the steps that lead to the main foyer of the packhouse near enough to the front stairs for easy access for the omegas for packhouse duties.

I silently open the door and peer out. I see Meghan talking to a guest standing next to Hailey, but her back is turned to m There are a few guests milling around the front entrance, but thankfully no one notices me.

I keep my eyes focused on Meghan silently pleading for her to turn around so I can catch her eye. I open the door a bit more so that I can wave to her, no one is paying attention anyways they're all so busy with the party.

I see a few gorgeous guests looking at Hailey, no staring at her, one nudges the other and looks her way appreciatively. Maybe she does look really good tonight or something.

That's when I notice that they're looking over her head, staring directly at me. She turns around as I try to close the door. I'm too late, she’s heading towards me staring daggers.