A Secret Alpha Mate

(1sla)

The warmth I have felt all night is gone and I'm suddenly cold, so cold I'm shivering. Not just outside but it feels like all t blood in my veins has been frozen.

The rain lashes and the wind howls around me, I can't hear anything but my own erratic heartbeat. The heaviness weighs on my chest as if it were a physical thing fighting for its space with the emptiness that is trying to consume me.

I smell blood, overpowering in the rain. I want to throw up knowing who it must belong to. I can't look down, I can't confi my nightmare even though I know it's true. I'll join them soon, I hope it won't hurt. I remember my father’s howl in the distance, my mothers last sad look.

Islip into a welcome unconsciousness, finally, it's my turn.

“Ah, there you are little one” A voice says that sends chills down my spine, I try to open my heavy eyes but something hit me on the back of the head and I feel fresh blood, my blood, trickle down my neck. At least it was warm. My eyes blink an I see his eyes close to mine, so close.

His eyes, his eyes, his eyes. And then they're gone and I am alone.

All at once, I'm surrounded by warmth as someone shakes me, “Isla? Baby, wake up.’ Well, this was new, I never remembered any part past being carried away, maybe I'm finally tapping into something.

I fight to open my eyes not sure if I want to know what happens next.

Piercing blue eyes filled with worry look down at me.

“oh.’

“Are you okay? You were curled into a ball, muttering in your sleep and sobbing” I touch my wet cheeks.

“I have this dream." I say, he pauses waiting for me to continue, I take a deep breath, I've never shared this with anyone besides Abigial.

“It's one that I have had since I can remember, the only dream I can remember having actually, but it's hard to really recal the details once I wake up.’ He brushes my hair away from my cheek, worry etched on his beautiful face, “They have become more frequent this past year, each time I seem to know a bit more,

Abigail thinks it has something to do with the memories I'm repressing from my childhood, even my wolf can't access them.” He looks surprised to hear this.

“Let me talk to my father, I'll see if he's heard anything about that, I never heard of someone being able to hide anything from their wolf? That's when I smell the scent of maple syrup. I look behind him and see a breakfast tray with orange juic mini pancakes, a massive omelet, and a little jar of flowers.

“I didn't want to leave you but you were sleeping so peacefully, I wanted to get you breakfast, you must be hungry” On cu my stomach rumbled a bit, I laughed, “We were up to some extraneous activities last night, and I have to make sure my Luna has her energy levels up." He smirks, I can't help the blush creep up my cheeks.

I sit up and he opens the tray’s legs and places it over me, “Go on baby, I grabbed something to eat downstairs. 'm gonn: shower, feel free to join me,” He looks behind me with a wink.

Every time you dream you've been able to unlock more

jump a bit not expecting my wolf

Oh hi, Adrastea

Hello, sweets

Ew

I think you should join our Alpha in the shower - what that tongue can do

omg stop - I laugh

Go on about the dream, you were saying.

I feel like I am able to start gaining more access to your memories every day

Why do you think that is?

Maybe it is because you were suppressing them as Abigail said, so being away from Silver Moon might have helped. I'm n sure, but they've started to fade in and out now, they're cloudy but I'm hoping I might be able to see them soon enough, keep trying.

You do that, thanks

Now hurry up and eat and get back to our sexy mate, 'm worried about him all alone in the shower.

Goodbye Adrastea - I cut her off but can't help but laugh.

He came out of the shower before I had time I finish eating, making my mind up for me. His towel hung low over his hips, looking like he just walked off of a magazine cover.

“My mom insisted she come over to help you get ready.” I set the juice down and look at him, I was more than capable of getting dressed “As your first visit as a visiting Luna.” Oh s**t, that was today. I wonder if it was too late to back out.

“You know,” He pauses before going into the closet, “It's not too late to back out if you're not feeling up for it." reading m, mind.

“I think I'm okay, I realized that I wouldn't have this chance again and I really wanted to put it behind me, “I want to put i past behind me so I can fully embrace my future, here, with you.” I smile, “Also, I do want to be able to be with Abigail wh she first comes here.”

“Oh yeah, I was wondering what we should do about her housing?” He comes out in boxers now, which doesn't make him any less distracting.

“I want to let her decide. It's going to be a huge change for her and I don't want her to feel like she has to accept somethi she won't love.”

“That's why I had a room prepared for her. Don't worry it's been fully stocked with the basics to make her transition here. easy as possible. The best room on the first floor, it's the biggest guest room.” He flashes a smile before disappearing bac into his, er our, closet.

There's a soft but firm knock on the door.

“Come in, Mother." Jackson reappears from the closet buttoning up his shirt.

“I-uh, Jackson." I panic and motion to my naked body under the sheets. It's too late. His mother comes bursting in the do her dark hair pinned back into the perfect bun, wearing a dark blue matching suit jacket and skirt looking fresh like she’s been up for hours because she probably has been.

“Good morning, my love." She stands on the tip of her toes to kiss him on the cheek, “Good morning, Isla sweetie.” She gives me a warm smile.

“Isla is just finishing the breakfast I brought her, how about you head to the closet and start setting out options then she can meet you there after she showers?” He suggests, saving me more embarrassment of trying to get out of the bed nake She seems pleased with that idea and heads off.

“Thank you,” I say to him as he pulls the breakfast tray off me and helps me get out of bed. My body feels a bit stiff and sore, muscles I've never used before are aching. Jackson seems to notice my hesitation.

“Nothing a hot shower won't help,” He says, and then whispers, “Or I could help massage your thighs and..." He trails off, I slap his chest lightly.

“Jackson! Your mother is in the other room.” He smiles sheepishly and puts his hands up.

“Fine, fine, it was just a suggestion.” He turns on the shower and lays out a towel and robe for me, “I'm meeting with Luca cam, and my dad before we leave so we're all on the same page. I'll see you in a bit.” He leans down to kiss me and 1 pull him closer turning our short kiss into a long one not sure when I would get to kiss him again today, panting as I break aw from his lips after a few minutes.

“Don’t worry, we will have plenty of time for that later,” he whispers in my ear before grazing my marking spot with his teeth making me shiver before turning and walking away, leaving me a mess of butterflies and desire.

I hesitantly walk into my part of the closet, not sure what to expect. “Ah, there you are, darling. I've laid out a few options that I think would look incredible on you. Not that I think you can't dress yourself but it can get overwhelming sometime: “I really appreciate it," I say honestly, “I wouldn't even know where to begin with all of this." She beams at me before showing me her options of outfits for dinner tonight. We finally settled on a nude, fitted knee-length cream dress with a thin black belt. She showed me multiple options of black shoes and black fitted jackets but they all looked the same to n so 1 let her choose.

She described this outfit as sexy yet sophisticated, and I hoped she was right. The more I thought about returning to my old pack the more butterflies settled in my stomach that wouldn't leave. The nervous kind, not the ones that jackson frequently gave me. I tried to push them away.

Gianna squeezes my hand pulling me from my thoughts, “I know this is a lot for you. Being a young Luna is intimidating b itself. But throw in your history, the events of the past week, and then your first official event being to face the pack that mistreated you, I can't even imagine what you're feeling’

She looks into my eyes, “Just know this, we are all here for you, you won't be alone for a second. If it gets to be too much let me know and I'll make an excuse for us to leave early, we're bringing two cars anyways and the guys can squeeze in th other one” I laugh a bit trying to picture those four men and Abigail cramped in a car together. I do start to feel a bit mor relaxed, and she pats the back of my hand and helps me stand.

“Now, onto hair and makeup. You are a natural beauty so maybe just something light and I'll blow dry your hair so it falls perfectly.” She claps excitedly, Jackson told me she always wanted a daughter and I had the feeling I was going to be turn into a living doll, not that I minded one bit. It was nice having someone to help me navigate all of this.

(Jackson)

The cars were waiting outside and I was impatient to see my Luna again.

We were waiting by the front with the man the elders sent, Cacious. He arrived this morning and was already briefed with everything we knew. He was very formal and professional, but I wouldn't expect anything less than someone working so closely with our Elders.

I finally see Isla and my mother descending the main staircase, their arms intertwined and them laughing together, my heart swelled. She was stunning, she was always stunning, but I've never seen her dressed up like this.

He hair fell perfectly around her sweet face and the dress hugged her curves in all of the right places, she looked like the perfect Luna, gorgeous, sophisticated, and confident. I couldnt be more proud of my mate and I silently thanked the Moc Goddess again for pairing her with me.

I can't wait anymore and close the space between us in a few strides, taking her hand from my mother, “You look absolutely beautiful,” I lean down to kiss her forehead, “Thank you for helping my Luna." I turn to my mother, “You look absolutely beautiful as well, mom.” She beams up at me.

My dad comes up to us and puts his arm around my mom, “Let's head out then." Isla and I get in one car with Cam and Lucas and my parents get in the other with Cacious.

“Let's go get Abigail” I squeeze her hand and she smiles up at me.

(Benjamin)

“Everything has to be perfect” I remind Meghan,

“Yes, Alpha. Everything that can be prepared already has been for dinner, and lunch will be held for Julianna, Hailey, and Alpha Jackson's parents while you're conducting your meeting” I nod.

“And after that?” Knowing what I asked but making sure she was on top of things,

“You'll have cocktails out back, we already have the heaters ready to go and the bar set up.’

“Good good, two great families will be joining and I need them to know, especially the previous Alpha William and his Lu that Hailey comes from one of the best packs.’

“She does, Alpha. Everyone knows you're the best of the best” Meghan rubs my arm, I don't have time for this today they ate going to be here any minute. I brush her off and she scowls but tries to hide it.

“Make sure everything is perfect” She nods and I head to my office. A few short events to get through until our families were joined, I just hope no one in my family f**d it up for me. We are so close

(Hailey POV)

My friends are helping me get ready, I didn't need the help but I couldn't help but rub it in their faces that sexy Alpha ma is coming to take me as a chosen mate.

Since there's lunch with his mom, cocktails, and then dinner, I had to choose four outfits, three for the events today and one as my going away to a new pack traveling outfit. It was hard to narrow down because I bought a ton.

We finally settled on tight white jeans and a pink crop top for lunch with a black jacket. I wanted to look nice to meet my in-laws but still hot for my Alpha.

Jessica finishes curling my hair and brushing it into waves and Nicole helps me put on my fake lashes. I look damn good and I smile in the mirror at my reflection. I looked like a Luna and not one of those stuffy by-the-book ones that dressed like they were f+**g Kate Middleton.

I was going to be a hot Luna that took what I wanted and didn't care who was in my way.

Fk the people's princess, I was a damn queen.

I hear the gravel of the long driveway and run to one of my windows that faced the front of the pack to look out. Two larg SUV's were pulling up to the front. As much as I wanted to sneak a peek at my sexy man I knew I had to be downstairs to greet them.

“He's here!” I squealed, Jessica and Nicole started bouncing up and down. They have been nicer to me recently and I knoy it has to do with me becoming Luna and the doors I could open for them aka men and lavish vacations on Jackson's dime I didn't care, I love how people treat me differently because I'm the Alpha’s daughter, and they will have even more respe for me once this announcement was official.

“We're going to set out some lingerie options to go under your going away outfit,” Nicole says, grabbing a Victoria's Secret bag from the floor.

“Ym fine with just going n**e under it" I give them a wink and they laugh.

“You are 50 bad, Hailey."

I head towards the elevator, not time to take the stairs and take a deep breath and take one last look in the elevator reflection confirming I look perfect. I see my parents already standing behind the door my dad gives me a look,

“You're late." He whispers.

“They aren't even inside yet"

“Hailey, what are you wearing?” My mom looks shocked, I look down and see nothing wrong with my outfit, it's tasteful ye sexy, “You are showing your stomach off to your future in-laws?" Her eyes pop out. I brush her off, f**k her, I would be a better Luna than her anyways.

“It's too late now, they're outside.” My dad grabs my mom's hand and motions to two omega’s to open the front door so v can meet them at the steps.

I take another deep breath, this is my moment, it's finally here.

'm standing behind my parents and I look around them to see Jackson's parents, his Beta and Gamma, some older guy I didn't know, and then finally my eyes land on my sexy mate, Jackson.

I look up at him beaming, my mom let out a confused gasp next to me, and my dad freezes next to her.

jackson takes a step forward and I see some gorgeous girl walk next to him, her thick auburn hair falling perfectly in plac around her heart-shaped face, she looked classy and put together, that must be his sister. I didn’t know he had one, but i would be nice not to get too lonely at Moonstone.

Then I see it. Their hands are intertwined, he whispers something into her hair and gives her a soft kiss on her head.

Not his sister. I take it all back, on second glance she was plain, her outfit too modest and stuffy. Where did this random b***h get off trying to steal my mate? She looked strangely familiar but I couldn't be sure, I was almost shaking, this does make any sense, why did he come here then?

“ would like to formally introduce you all to my mate, and Moonstone’s future Luna.’ Jackson smiles down at her not eve bothering to look at me.