A Secret Alpha Mate

(Jackson) Training felt like it took ages, I was constantly worried that Isla would be done early and waiting for me. It was obvious by the extra blows I took during sparring. When we were done I didn't take time to wait around, I headed back to shower and get changed, and ordered breakfast f her. I wasn't sure exactly what she liked but I thought some pancakes, scrambled cheesy eggs, our lead omega Dawn mak the best eggs in the world, fruit, and bacon would be enough to start with. I make it down as the nurse is helping Isla back into her bed and hooking up a few of the machines to her again. I sit dow next to her when the nurse is finished. She smiles and pats Isla’s hand. “You did wonderfully, you should be good as new by tomorrow.” “Thank you so much, I feel incredible” Isla replies. I take my seat next to her again, grasping her hand in mine “Breakfast is on the way, how was everything down here?” “Great, I took the longest shower of my life, and all my muscles are loose now, I feel like I'm actually almost back to normal” I felt amazing hearing that, “What did you do?” She asks, looking genuinely curious, not prying like I was used to Jennifer. “I went to training, I've been slacking these past few days, and then took a quick shower and came back here, nothing toc exciting” She looks a bit shocked. “You go to training?” She asks with wide eyes. “Yes, everyone that wants to is allowed, it's actually encouraged even if you're not a warrior. We want all of our members feel their best and be ready for anything. There's training every day at 7AM, it's only mandatory for the warriors and ranke members though.” Our breakfast comes and a huge smile widens across Isla's face, “This looks like the best thing ever, thank you so much!” She gushes at the omega that brought our food in. “Thank you, it looks lovely." I agree. After a few minutes of eating in comfortable silence, there were a few things that I wanted to ask her, especially if she was going to be released tonight or tomorrow. “So, Isla." I begin, I can't remember the last time I was this nervous, “Would you like to come stay with me when you're allowed out.” She looks shocked so I quickly add, “If you're not comfortable with that I can arrange a room for yourself, just want you near me.” She thinks for a bit. “I think I would like to stay with you." A wave or relief washes over me, “But, I uh, I don't want to sleep with you just yet. What I mean is I would like to stay with you but not sleep sleep with you. Well I mean I would like that, but just not right now.” She quickly stops talking and shoves a huge bite of eggs in her mouth when she realizes she was rambling. Her face flushes a bit pink giving her away. I grab her chin in my hand, her whole face about the size of my palm, “Isla, there is nothing I will ever pressure you into. just want you to be close to me." can hear her gulp as I place a soft kiss on her nose. She blushes deeper, and I can't hel but smile at that. “My mom went ahead and picked up some things for you so that you'll have some basics, but we can gc get anything else you want.” “From where?” “What do you mean? We can go into the city to get anything we need, you can come if you want, my mom would love that “We're allowed out?” “Yes, of course, we can go wherever we want I am a bit shocked, even though I know she said she mostly worked in the packhouse I didn't realize that she hasn't ever left, “Have you ever left the pack grounds of Silver Moon?” She looks down at her hands and shakes her head no, “Oh. Well, that means that I have a lot to show you” I flash a smile her and after a while, she reluctantly returns it. “How would you feel about meeting some of the pack members in the next few days, maybe at dinner if you're feeling up for it?” “Oh, 1 actually did meet the Luna." I freeze and look up, my mom was here? I told her not to butt in, “Is that okay?" She looks at the anger on my face and I struggle to compose myself. “She came down here and said hi, it was actually kind of nice of her but I didn’t think she liked me too much.” She shrugs “Wait, what did she say?” “Um, she asked how long I would be here for and said that she saved me.” I was really confused now and really angry at n mom. “Do you mind if I take a few minutes I just need to talk with someone?” I ask her and she nods sweetly. I step out of the room and close the door behind me, I didn't want Isla to see me angry. Mom Ves, honey? Need me to pick up something else for Isla? No, mom. Why did you come see her? I told you to let her ease in, 1 want to be with her when I introduce her to everyone. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet She said she met this packs Luna Honey, I gave up that role when you took over this pack at eighteen, as much as I loved being Luna I wouldn't refer to myself like that anymore, who do you think I am? Oh, I'm sorry, Isla said someone came down and introduced themself as Luna Honey, she has probably been out of it, maybe it was a dream, or maybe... I know what you're thinking, you're probably right. Sorry again, I shouldn't have assumed. I understand why you thought that. Love you, baby. Love you too, Mom. I walk back into the room and take my seat next to Isla, “Do you mind me asking what Luna looked like?” She looks confused, “You've never seen the Luna before?” “It will take a bit to explain, and I promise I'll explain everything to you soon, but there's someone here that thinks they'r going to be the Luna, but they're not.” That doesn't help her confused look, I realize I'm not explaining it too well, I wil te her everything but I want to start with my being the Alpha first. “Um, super pretty, blonde curls, I forget what color eyes, I only saw her for a few minutes, sorry.” f**k that was Jennifer then, the audacity of her coming down to talk to my mate introducing herself as the Luna. She went too far and I would make sure she was dealt with. Lucas, Cam? ves sir What's up, boss? I want a guard outside Isla’s door for the rest of the time she’s at the hospital. No one besides me and the doctor and nurses are allowed in. it's done, I'll send someone now. What happened? Apparently, Jennifer has already been here They both groan I also want to speak with her if you can find her for me. Send her up to my office and I'll deal with her. No one has seen her since last night. I told you she missed training and I ran into her mom after and she said that she’s gone. Apparently went to visit an aunt at a neighboring pack or something. f**k — why? Probably trying to get over you, man 'll be the first to know if, and when, she returns of course I honestly felt relieved that she was gone, I wouldn't forget what she has done but 'm glad that we wouldn't be running into her in the near future, it would make things so much easier for Isla to adjust to her new pack and future role. (1sla) We spent all morning talking, it was nice to finally start feeling like myself again. I wasn't groggy anymore and my body didn't hurt so much. I haven't heard from Adraste that often, but I figured it was because she was focusing on healing me. I learned that Jackson was an only child, his parents wanted more but they were never blessed with any. He told me all about his childhood and his best friends that he grew up with Lucas and Cameron. Some of the stories he told me made me laugh so much, they sounded like they were trouble makers, Lucas especially. I couldn't wait to meet them and his parents, I was really nervous but more excited than anything. I felt as if 1 already kne them hearing Jackson talk about them so fondly and sharing all his memories with me. He never took my hand out of his and stared at me with such intensity I wanted to look away but couldn't. I finally understood the mate bond. I always heard about the initial wild attraction, that you wouldn't want anyone else and that there would be sparks and fireworks going through your body, but it was so much more than that. He was everything I could have asked for, he was everything I dreamed of when reading those fairytales. He really was my knight in shining armor, as cheesy as it is to even think that. He was so attentive, caring, and kind. He had a great relationship with those around him and even the nurses and doctor seemed to respect him. It was so much more than the physical attraction to this beautiful man, I was falling for his personality too. He really was my perfect match. A sharp knock at the door tore me from my thoughts. “Hello, Miss Isla, Jackson.” The doctor nodded at both of us, “The nurse said you did extremely well this morning and that your injuries seem to be fully healed. How are you feeling?” “I actually feel fine, better than fine actually,’ I responded honestly. I was actually enjoying my time here, being with jackson all day, getting actual rest, and eating the best food I've ever had. I was a bit reluctant to go back to the real worl and go back to work. I know that was selfish, and I couldn't help feeling guilty, 1 need to be doing my part for my new pac He checks the machines and his clipboard again and then moves on to look me over, “May 12” He asks before touching my knee and moving my leg and foot to both sides, “Any pain?” “None at all” I smile feeling relieved Thanks, Andraste No problem, sweet cheeks I hate it but I'll let you use it for today “Well then, I think you're all set to go. I want you to come back in in a few days for a check-in, and this goes without being said.’ He looks at both me and Jackson, “If you feel anything out of the ordinary, any more pain, fever, headache, come back to me. Immediately.” “Yes, sir, we will, but I hope that's not the case." Jackson stands to shake the doctor's hand, “Thank you for your support these past few days, I owe you.” “Just doing my job," He turns to me, “It was great to meet you, Isla, I hope to see you again on better terms.’ “Thank you so much, you've all been incredible.” He heads out of the door and Jackson turns to me he can't contain his excitement, “Crap, I forgot to bring you your clothe I didn't expect you to be let out until tomorrow. Give me a second.” His eyes cloud over, “Lucas is coming to bring down some comfortable clothes for you to change into, and then I'll take you to our room if you want to shower or anything. If you're up for it 1 would love to take you to the gardens to stretch your legs again. Then we can have dinner maybe in our room?” He gets more excited as he talks, I put my hand on his arm, “That all sounds lovely, but don't we have to work?” “You just got released, you're not working yet, and besides I need to show you around your new pack” I smile at him, I ca wait to spend the rest of the day with him, I just hope the other omega’s don't get mad seeing me ignoring my responsibilities, it doesn't make for a great impression. There's a quick knock, “Come in" Jackson says, I swear I hear him sigh. A tall man, almost as tall as Jackson, comes barrell into the room and stands at the end of my bed. “We have been waiting for you for eight years.” He says, “It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the great Moonstor pack.” He takes my hand in his and gives it a kiss, I see Jackson rolls his eyes out of the corner of mine. “The pleasure is all mine, Jackson has told me a lot about you, Lucas.” “All bad things I hope.” 1 giggle. He hands me a duffle bag, “Your things m'lady." “Why thank you," I say, opening it up and pulling out a pair of black leggings and a soft green sweater, there was also a fresh pair of underwear, a toothbrush, socks, and some slip-on type shoes I didn't know the name of. His mom really thought of everything, I was nervous thinking about how much this had cost her, I would have to find a way to repay her soon. “Okay, okay, I'l see you later, depending on how Isla is feeling we might meet you for dinner," Jackson says impatiently, ushering him out of the room. “Fine, but you can't hide her away forever He winks at me before he leaves. “I like him," I say to Jackson. “He can be a bit much, annoying most of the time, but I've never met anyone more loyal. Now, do you need help getting t the bathroom?” “I think I got it I stretch my legs over the side of the bed and hop lightly to the floor, “See, I'm good as new.” I get dressed and brush my teeth as quickly as I can, my nerves and excitement making it harder to focus. Finally, I come out and Jackson is waiting for me, he takes the duffle bag and stretches out his arm for me. “I'll show you to our room firs so we can drop off the bag and see if you're missing anything. We head out of the clinic and down a long hallway that connects to the rest of the packhouse, we don't pass many pack members, but the ones we do pass stare at Jackson and then at me, some even whisper to each other. “Jackson, why is everyone looking at me?” I whisper, once we pass another shocked face. “They're just surprised you're here." That literally makes no sense, who would worry about a new omega, that was hardly news. My thoughts are interrupted when we reach an elevator, we get in and he presses the fifth floor. “I thought we were going to your, er, our room?” “We are." He says this was definitely a strange pack having omega quarters so close to the ranked members. We step out into a gorgeous hallway. Different from the wood I was used to covering everything at Silver Moon, The walls were made of stone, but there were enough windows that it felt open and bright, running down the middle of the hallway was a thick blue rug that I instantly wanted to walk barefoot on, but I knew I never would be allowed to. “since our pack is bordered on one side by mountains, we first built our packhouse using a lot of the stone from it, I gues you haven't seen the outside but it fits in well with the mountains and is almost hidden.” “I think I heard that about Silver Moon too, that they used the wood from the forest around them to build their packhous He nods, “Two of the oldest packs in existence, that’s why our alliance is so important, our ancestors started out together and we want to keep that bond strong” We walk down the hall and he points out a door, “So, uh this is my office. Across the hall will be yours” What is he talking about, why does he have an office? Is he a lead warrior or something? Son of the lead omega? Maybe that's how he got hi mom to have the omegas make that lasagna for me. I wasn't expecting to be mated to the son of a lead omega, that was going to come with a lot of responsibility. He pulls me behind him and opens the door to a large room, it has a California King bed in the middle, stone floors again with large whiteish cream rugs covering most of it. The walls were painted a a cream that that reflected the light from the massive windows, a sitting area with a TV was to one side, some kind of gaming thing I've seen in the rec room of Silver Moon, a massive couch, and a few chairs. I scanned the room and saw an open door to a walk-in closet, and another door which I'm assuming is a door to the bathroom. I see an opening of a floor-to-ceiling window, no that's another door, I guess to a balcony, the view of the mountain behind it is breathtaking. The room was tasteful and bright, mostly creams, and whites, with a few dark blue accents. He looks nervous, “Of course we can change it around however you like, this was only my room before obviously, my mon had it re-decorated before I took over and I never bothered changing it. I had the books I brought you brought up here, I going to have someone install a bookshelf and a reading nook for you but I figured you wanted to help design it” I spotted my Pride and Prejudice book from Abigail on one of the bedside tables, he follows my gaze, “Of course you can choose whatever side you want, I just put it there to keep it safe.” “Wha- what- is this place?” He turns around to me and pulls me to the large couch and puts me in his lap. I cuddle closer him letting his scent calm me but the confusion never leaves. “I didn't know the best way to tell you this or when so I guess I'll just go ahead and say it," I pull away from his chest to lo him in the eyes, “I'm the Alpha,’ My eyes go wide. My knight in shining armor was actually a King.