Alpha Killian

I opened my eyes early in the morning, surprised at how well I had slept. Not a single nightmare plagued me and with a quick glance to my left I could easily see why.

Killian was still asleep, his face angelic and strangely peaceful. Sierra hummed in my head at the sight of our maginificent mate, and I couldn't help but agree at her observation. He definitely was magnificent.

"Claire," Killian grumbled, his deep voice clouded with sleep. Even husky and tired, his voice sent chills running down me. I jumped at the sound of his voice, heat rushing to my face at the thought of being caught again. Killian opened one of his eyes and stared at my face. A small smirk slowly formed as he took in my flaming cheeks.

"Why do you insist on thinking so loudly?" Killian grumbled, his smirk deepening as a look of shock came over my face.

Sputtering, I gave him a half-assed reply, "I-I have no idea what you're talking about." I snapped, jumping from the bed and fixing my wrinkled tank top.

"Mm, if you say so," He smirked, amusement evident in his voice, "Magnificent huh?"

I don't think I've ever turned this red in my entire life. My face morphed into what I think was anger, disbelief, and shame.

"Y-You," I gasped, trying my hardest to give him a d***h glare, "Insufferable." muttered, leaving his bedroom just in time. I could hear his chuckling from down the hall.

In my hasty retreat from Killian's bedroom, I ran smack into Kira. Her eyes were locked on my still flaming face, and my wrinkled tank top and pajama shorts. Her eyes flickered down the hall, and her face morphed into a smirk. It only infuriated me that she resembled Killian in just about every way.

"Oooh, Claire." Kira smirked, obviously finding enjoyment in my flaming face. Just like her insufferably delectable brother.

"Don't you dare." I gave her my best deadly growl, but Sierra's heart wasn't in it.

Kira didn't say anything further, but her smirk said it all. I knew she had her own idea's about what I was doing in Killian's bedroom.

With one final glare, I stalked off to my bedroom to shower and change.

"Glad you and Killian are making progress!" Her smug voice shouted from behind me.

Mumbling about insufferable siblings, I dug through the closet for something to wear.

My eyes locked on one particular article of clothing and I couldn't help the smirk that formed on my face.

Killian liked messing with me, well it's about time he gets a taste of his own medicine. Sierra yipped and howled in approval, but I had already expected that.

I hopped into the shower, combed and blow dried my hair. Once my hair was settled, I added some light makeup. Finally, I slipped on the dress and looked myself over in the bathroom mirror.

The dress was short sleeved, slate grey and hugged what curves I had perfectly. The dress ended mid-t***h and had buttons running down the front. The top of the dress was slightly v-cut so it even showed some cleavage. "He's gonna lose his mind." Sierra purred.

"The key is for us to show some self control." I rolled my eyes at her.

"...We'll see about that..." She mumbled, knowing very well that when it came down to it, she wouldn't resist him.

I slipped on a pair of white wedges and walked around the bedroom, testing my balance. The last thing I needed was to fall on my face. I wasn't sure he would ever let me live that down.

A knock at the door nearly had me toppeling over. From the scent of peaches, I could tell it was Kira.

"Come in!" I called out, emerging from the bathroom in time to meet Kira's eyes.

"Well d**n girl. You clean up nice." She smirked at me, placing a hand on her hip as she looked me up and down.

"Thanks." I smirked back at her, sitting on the edge of the bed.

"I just wanted to let you know that tonight is a super important night for the pack." Kira nodded, flopping down beside me on the bed.

"Wait, what?" I didn't bother hiding the confusion in my voice.

"Killian became Alpha today, five years ago." She continued, "So every year we hold a celebration."

"Oh, Killian never told me." I frowned, wondering how he could leave something like that out.

Noticing the frown form on my face Kira spoke up, "I'm sure he didn't mean it like that. He probably didn't want you to feel forced into going." She shrugged as though it wasn't a big deal. "I wouldn't go if I didn't want to." I frowned at her.

"Well, the entire pack has been d***g to meet you." Kira gave me a small smile, "Killian's been keeping them at bay, but tonight is technically supposed to be a celebration for Killian and his mate." The pieces clicked together for me and forced down the unease that settled in my stomach.

The thought of being a Luna still terrified me. But, I had finally began to accept Killian as my mate. I knew what I had to do, and this time it wasn't for my own gain.

"Well, then that means I'm going." I took a deep breath and smiled at her.

"Really?" She practically squealed, bouncing on the bed as she smiled at me.

"I think it's time I meet the pack." I sighed, accepting that I couldn't stay hidden behind these walls forever.

More and more I was beginning to accept things. I had already made the decision to stay by Killian's side, with that in mind, I was technically a Luna.

"Now it's just a matter of getting Killian to agree." Kira smirked, looking down at my outfit.

For once, my smirk mirrored her own. "I think I can manage that." I giggled.

"Good, while you're doing that, I'm going to find you the perfect dress for tonight."

Kira chipped, hopping from the bed as she practically skipped to the door.

"By the way, Killian's in his office. I'll call Travis over and he'll show you the way." Kira shot me a smile as she left the room.

Not even ten minutes later another knock sounded.

Travis poked his head in the room and met my eyes.

"You ready, Claire?" Travis gave me a friendly smile.

Once I finally got to know Travis, I instantly liked him. Maybe it had something to do with his experience in dealing with Killian's family. Travis was easy going and being around him was effortless.

"As ready as I can be." I huffed, following him down the hallway and out of the house. We decided to simply walk there, as it was nice out. The spring weather was hot, with a nice cooling breeze. I reveled in the fresh air and enjoyed my time outside.

I definitely needed to let Sierra out soon.

"You most definitely do." Sierra chimed in.

"You'll do fine, Claire. He is your mate after all." Travis gave me a friendly smile as we walked through town.

Plenty of eyes met my own, and many bowed their heads in respect or submition. I held my head high, not wanting to give anyone a bad first impression of their Luna.

As if he read my mind, Travis answered my unspoken question. "He won't be able to resist you. H**l, it's been a year since I met Kira and I still can't resist her." He sighed almost dreamily.

"You miss her that much huh?" I teased him, letting out a chuckle as he gave me a sheepish smile.

"Oh just you wait. It's different cause you have to mark Alpha Killian as well, but the mate bond is always stronger with Alpha's and Luna's." Travis smirked, and his words nearly made me shudder. "Think of what it would feel like if you didn't fight your urges all of the time." Sierra sighed.

"One of us has to show some restraint, or we would've mated with him the same day we saw him." I grumbled at her, knowing it was true.

We made our way to a modest yet modern looking house. A golden plaque was nailed on the front door: Pack Offices.

"Just go inside and tell the receptionist who you're looking for." Travis nodded to me encouragingly.

Swallowing my nerves, I stepped inside.

I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but this certainly wasn't it. The entire inside of the house looked like some kind of business. There were a few cubicles, and a large desk not far from the front door. Sitting at the desk was a curvy woman. I could feel Sierra grumble in jealousy, and I had to stifle my own glare.

"Hello, miss. How can I help you?" The woman spoke confidently, showing me a gleaming smile.

"I'm here to see Killian." I forced a smile back at her. The woman looked to be in her early twenties, but I couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looked. Full chest with a slim waist, she was practically a supermodel.

"It's disrespectful to not address your Alpha by his title, pup." The woman's entire demeanor changed as she practically spat her words at me.

"Don't let this b***h talk to us like that. She needs to know who her Luna is." Sierra spoke with newfound confidence.

"You really sound like a Luna." I praised her, thanking her for her strength.

"That's because we are, Claire. Were both Luna's." Her proud voice echoed in my head.

I could've sworn I stood a little straighter at Sierra's encouraging words.

"Killian is my mate." I kept my voice hard, and tried to wipe any emotion from my face. "My name is Claire Miller." I could feel my eyes darken, but I refused to let my gaze waver.

"L-Luna, you should have started with that. My apologies." The woman bowed her head in submission at my tone, and some part of me felt guilty.

"Don't feel guilty. This is our pack now too." Sierra filled me with her strength.

"All is forgiven." I gave her a small smile.

"Would you like me to call Alpha and let him know you've arrived?" The woman smiled helpfully.

"Hm, no thank you." I replied, "I'd like to surprise him."

"Oh I see." She giggled, "His office is up the stairs and down the main hall. You can't miss the door, it's the biggest in the house."

"Thank you." I trailed off, looking around for anything that stated her name.

"Oh, it's Katie." She sounded kind of surprised.

"Thank you, Katie." I smiled at her, making my way to Killian's office.