The Alpha Wants Everything Book 1 The King's Queen

A sharp knocking on the door woke Kane out of his sleep, a little disoriented as to where he was, until the little curled ball on his chest moved and it all came back to him. They didn’t get much sleep again last night, but it was completely worth it. A smile spread across his face at the memory of how he was woken up, but he didn’t have time to dwell on it, whoever was on the other side of the door was persistent with their knocking. She grumbled to make them go away.

“I think it’s the doctor,” he chuckled, kissing her head.

“Make him go away,” she grumbled.

“Come on baby, you have an eye appointment today, time to get up, then we can go back to bed” he sat them up, she looked groggily at him and her bottom lip jutted out.

“Maybe we shouldn’t have been up all night” he kissed her head again. The knock came again on the door.

“Just a minute” Kane barked out, maybe that will get them to stop, he was busy dealing with his mate. Helping her to her feet he nudged her towards the bathroom. She huffed, but made her way in that direction, grabbing something from the bag as she went.

“Unfortunately I will need my shirt back,” he said, putting his pants on. She looked down at it then back at him, a look crossed her face and her eyes twinkled. She picked up a hospital gown and pulled his shirt off, throwing it at him. His head snapped up in time to see her naked bottom disappear into the bathroom. Another smile crossed his face, oh back to bed sounded really good right now. Putting his shirt on he crossed to the door and opened it. He stepped aside for the doctor to come in.

“How is everything today?” He was looking at her file, when he looked up and saw the dishevelled state of Kane and his eyes took in the couch. It wasn’t hard to figure out what happened. She came out of the bathroom with the hospital gown undone, Kane moved across the room helping her onto the bed, he slowly took the bandages off her.

“We might have been a little too….enthusiastic last night” He whispered low in her ear.

“Which time?” She whispered back, her face flushing as she glanced back at the doctor, he was looking over her chart.

“Yes” he growled in her ear, she couldn’t help the shiver that rippled through her. “Don’t start little mouse, I have a hard enough time keeping my hands off you as is. Don’t think having someone in the room, will stop me” before he could slide his hands under the gown, the doctor looked up and started walking towards her

“Let’s have a look shall we,” Kane turned her around so her back was to the doctor. “Well, let’s just get this cleaned up” Kane couldn’t fight back the grin that spread across his face. A stitch or two or more might have been ripped, the doctor cleaned the laceration and repaired the damaged stitches. He listened to her lungs, and checked the wound on her head as well as her hand. She was due for another x-ray of her ribs and he wanted to check the vision in her left eye.

“Everything so far looks good, just try not to rip any more stitches. You should be able to shower as well, I will have waterproof bandages sent in for when you do, and something to cover your cast.” The doctor made notes in her chart and continued

“We will do an x-ray of your ribs, cheek and orbital bone and complete an eye exam. Any questions?” The doctor looked from her to Kane.

“How many x-rays do I have to have before I start glowing in the dark?” She asked as Kane turned her around to tie the gown shut, her question caused both of them to laugh, though other thoughts were running through Kane’s head as well.

“I think we haven’t reached that limit yet” the doctor assured her and moved towards the door and waited for her to follow.

“That’s too bad, could be fun” Kane whispered as he helped her off the table, causing her to giggle.

They were met in the hall by Johnny and Carter.

“Hello darling! You’re positively glowing” Johnny said, offering her a big smile.

“Not yet! But after this next round of x-rays I might be” she said, smiling back.

“Well that could be fun too” Johnny looked at Kane laughing, he could see the wheels turning in his friend’s head. “Marco has some information” snapping him back to reality, he’ll figure out how to make that fantasy come true later.

“How long will this take?” Kane asked the doctor.

“Couple of hours” the doctor replied,

“Carter, go with Luna, she has a few x-rays and an eye exam today, then take her to get something to eat in the kitchen that is not cookies, brownies or anything like that.” Kane said before he turned to her “Behave yourself or there will be consequences, stay with Carter and I will see you in a little bit.” He kissed her forehead.

“Yes Alpha!” Carter moved beside her.

“Yes Alpha!” She did her best imitation of a saluting soldier, Johnny broke out laughing. Not even the doctor could conceal his grin. “Come on Carter lets go get radiated” leaving Kane to stand there shaking his head.

“Well she definitely keeps life interesting and entertaining” Johnny said laughing. “Are you really trying to figure out how to make her glow in the dark?”

“Why not? Could be fun” thinking of all the fun they could have a smile crossed his face as he watched them walk away. She looked over her shoulder and a knowing smile crossed her lips. Maybe she knows of a way! Ky mused. I bet she does!

“Come on lover boy, fantasize later” Johnny said, pulling his attention once again from his thoughts.

Stepping into his office was an all to familiar scene, Marco typing away on one of the computers and Kenneth was yelling at someone on the phone for being an incompetent idiot. Damon was plotting things on a map on the far wall that Marco was giving him.

“It was quieter when I left,” Johnny said.

“What’s going on?” Kane asked.

“Some of those names from the site have popped up and now we are plotting where they are and crossing names off the list. They are scattered all over the country, pretty safe to assume it’s none of them. But we got a few names close to Garrison that might be worth checking out.” Damon said as he put another pin on the map. “We have also plotted the art gallery and the photographer’s warehouse. They are on opposite sides of the town. Might have to divide and conquer.”

“The art gallery is for sale and you have an appointment with the seller on Tuesday at 2:00 pm” Johnny said.

“We also pulled as much as we could about the fire, it corroborates what she said, it started in the middle and spread from there. They figured gas was used as an accelerant, though they are not sure how they got it there, considering someone lugging a gas can around would be noticed. They found glass shards and thought someone might have thrown it.” Damon added.

“Sei inutile! Remind me to put your head through the fucking wall when I see you” Kenneth hissed into the phone before he snapped it in half. Marco reached into the bag beside him and pulled out a box, holding out his hand Kenneth placed his broken phone into it. Switching the SIM card he activated the phone and handed a new one back to Kenneth.

“Scusa Marco!” Apologizing, Kenneth called the same person. “No the line didn’t disconnect, I snapped it in half pretending it was your fucking neck. Fottuto idiota!” Marco placed another box on the table.

“Parlando con suo cognato!” He explained “Brother….in-law” He added after he saw their blank stares, then went back to work.

“Just think, that could have been you two,” Damon said.

“He really needs to speak English,” Johnny said, shaking his head.

“Potresti imparare l’italiano, stronzo! (You could learn Italian, asshole!)” Marco fired back at him

“The fuck he say?” Johnny asked, looking at Marco. Kane was trying not to laugh. When he and Marco were wandering around the town, Marco had issues with using English, but he used it….sort of….he tried….not really. Maybe he’s doing this on purpose! Ky suggested snickering in his head. I don’t think he is! Kane replied. Really? Really, I think I might need to have that conversation with Kenneth sooner than later!

Kane moved to the map of Garrison, there were 5 pins stuck in it or around it.

“This is the art gallery, this is the warehouse photo boy calls home” Damon said pointing at two of the pins. “These are some of the creepy peepers. Marco is busy wiping computers all over the country of those photos, but these ones we felt deserved extra attention, being close to both the photographer and the gallery. Shake a few trees and see what falls out.” Kane nodded.

“l’ho presa! Got….whore!” Marco held up another post-it, Damon grabbed it and plotted the point right in the center of Garrison.

“Who’s that?” Kane asked, trying not to laugh.

“Maria Whitekar!” Damon said, nodding, fighting back his own laughter only to hear Johnny cracking up behind him.

“You found her?” Kane was pleased by this.

“Took some digging, Marco was up all night trying to track her ass down” Kane looked over at him, the man looked exhausted but he was still pushing himself. No wonder he called her a whore! Ky was howling in his head.

“That’s not the first one he’s called a whore either” Damon whispered as his shoulders started to shake.

“Promise or no promise you have outlived your usefulness. Quando torno sei un uomo morto! (When I come back you are a dead man!)” Kenneth barked into the phone. A knock came to the door drawing everyone’s attention.

“Come in,” Kane called out, Charles walked in and stopped dead when he saw Damon. A low growl sounded around the room.

“Fuck you Charles! You think I’m afraid of you” Damon scoffed,

“What are you doing here?” Charles snarled,

“What I was asked to do!” Damon growled back.

Carter and Dax were sitting in the kitchen, they both had just been served a big bowl of frozen chocolate yogurt, when this cold feeling ran down her back, and a ball of frustration started forming in her gut.

“What’s a matter Luna?” Carter asked, growing concerned.

“Do you feel that?” She asked, Carter paused but shook his head.

“Margie, may I have another bowl please!” She asked the cook who served it to her.

“Yes dear” reaching for the yogurt she served her another bowl.

“Thank you Margie!” She smiled at the elderly werewolf.

“You’re very welcome dear, anytime you want some you come see me” and she left the room. Dax picked up both bowls and started heading in the direction of Kane’s office with Carter behind her. The closer they got to the door the more noise they heard, the more the frustration built in her. Carter knocked on the office door.

“COME IN!” A very angry voice called from the other side. Carter looked at her and she nodded her head. He opened the door and the scene on the other side was total chaos. Johnny and Marco were trying to pry Damon and Charles off each other, Kenneth was swearing at someone on the phone and Kane was about to blow his fuse.

“Um….hey!....Hey!” She couldn’t be heard over all the snarling and growling.

“I touched her once, way before you were mates and it was the biggest mistake of my life” Damon growled at Charles. Charles lunged, swinging and connecting with Damon’s jaw, they crashed into the floor with Charles landing on top, throwing hits to Damon’s face. She wasn’t sure why that pissed her off but it did.

“SIT DOWN!!!!” A wave of authority washed over the room, all noise, all movement, everything stopped as they all stared at her and slowly one by one they sat down. Carter’s eyes were wide as he watched even Kane sit down. She walked into the office and headed towards Kenneth, she held out one of the bowls for him, which he accepted. Then held out her hand for the phone, which he gave to her.

“Eat that so you’re not grumpy” she ordered before she put the phone to her ear.

“Shut up! I don’t care what the problem is, find a fucking solution. You have 20 minutes to call back with one, and if you don’t hit that deadline, I am going to assume it’s because you are packing a bag and taking the 24hr head start you have, before he shows up and you have a mountain of a problem on your hands.” Then she hung up the phone. Kenneth held his hand out for the phone back and she shook her head.

“You’re in a time out, until you calm down” and she walked towards Kane’s desk, she placed both her bowl and the phone down before she turned to face Damon and Charles.

“Get off him” she ordered, Charles scrambled off Damon. “Johnny please take Damon to get some ice” Johnny nodded, helping Damon off the floor and they left the office. She moved behind the desk and crawled into Kane’s lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his nose in her neck taking in her scent to calm himself down.

“Now what is your problem?” She addressed Charles. He explained how he didn’t know if he could be away from his mate for that long, and he didn’t trust Damon. She could feel Kane tensing behind her, he had a real dislike for Charles. She rubbed her hand over his arm, and tilted her head so he could get better access to her neck. He undid the bottom half of her gown so he could slip his hands under and touch her skin. Calming immediately at the contact, she knew exactly what he needed, it seemed to calm her as well.

“Has Damon done anything, except that one time?” She asked,

“Well, no!” Charles replied,

“Has Damon ever gone after a mated wolf before?” She asked another question,

“Not to my knowledge” Charles looked at the floor.

“So is it Damon you don’t trust or your mate?” Charles’ eyes snapped to her.

“So because he’s unmated you don’t think he takes it seriously?” She questioned him.

“No” he hesitated answering that question.

“Then you’re just insecure and the solution is simple, grow the fuck up and take your mate with you. When Marco comes back he is bringing his mate and kids with him. It is unfair for him to be away from her for an undetermined amount of time.” Marco’s eyes shot to her and a smile touched his lips. “The same courtesy would be extended to you Charles” He nodded his head.

“Thank you Luna” She grabbed her bowl and went to take a bite when she noticed he was still standing there.

“Why are you still standing there? Go pack your mate” She barked at him, he bowed and walked out the door.

Kane had moved them closer to the desk, he rested his chin on her left shoulder and held her tighter to him.

“What is that?” He asked her.

“Frozen yogurt” she replied as she took a bite, he looked at Carter, his eyes narrowed and Carter immediately started shaking his head, backing away.

“Margie gave it to me, she threatened Carter with a frying pan when he tried to take it away” She defended Carter while she took another bite, he just sighed, his pack members were spoiling her.

“Um….Alpha, Luna. Did….you….” Marco started,

“Yes Marco like Luna said your family will be coming back with us, I am not heartless and loyalty deserves to be rewarded” Kane cut him off, kissing the side of her face. He wasn’t sure what he would do if he had to be away from her for that long. One day seemed long enough to him. She offered him a bite of her yogurt and he accepted.

“Besides I am very excited to meet her, I have heard a lot about her, and I would be very disappointed if she didn’t come with you.” Dax added, Marco just grinned and nodded. She fed Kane another bite. Nobody likes a grumpy mountain wolf! Nope they don’t! She agreed with her subconscious.

“What did the doctor say?” Kane asked

“My ribs are healing fine, blah, blah, blah” She said, giving him another bite.

“I’m sure he used more medical terminology than blah, blah, blah” Kane looked at her.

“She has an orbital rim fracture on the upper and lower rim of her eye socket, the doctor said that is why the swelling isn’t going down and her vision is still blurry.” Carter filled him in “She got a little cranky at the doctor”

“He was taking forever” she huffed, feeding Kane another bite.

“You weren’t exactly holding still either” Carter countered,

“You didn’t hit him did you?” Kane asked her,

“No” she shook her head “Carter wouldn’t let me” she said the last part quietly, judging by the stifled chuckles in the room they heard her anyway.

Johnny and Damon entered the room again.

“Fuck, I should kick that bitch boys ass” Damon was saying.

“Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t he get the jump on you and pin you down” Johnny stated,

“He jumped me from behind” Damon argued,

“He was concerned you’d sleep with his mate, while he was away” Johnny didn’t really want to defend the guy, but he could see his point.

“Wasn’t good the first time, why the fuck would I want a repeat?” Damon looked at him.

“Maybe because she eyeball fu…..hello darling you’re still here?” Johnny cut off what he was about to say as soon as he noticed Dax was still in the room. She smiled at him, knowing full well what he was about to say.

“Hey feisty pants, that was fucking impressive, never seen a room full of ranks hit the floor that fast” Damon said grinning at her. Before she could say anything Kenneth’s phone started ringing, and she looked at him before she picked it up.

“You’re smart enough to tell time, lucky you!” She said into the phone “Are you calm enough to deal with him?” She asked Kenneth

“Sì,” He replied, getting up.

“Don’t break anymore phones” She said handing the phone to him, Kenneth stepped out of the office to finish his phone call with his brother in law.

“Are we finished here?” Kane asked, they all nodded “Good!” He fastened the back of her gown back up and they left the office, heading back to the medical ward. Kane wanted to talk to the doctor about getting her released for Saturday night.

She was curled up on the couch when he stepped back into the room, her eyes were closed and her breathing was even. He closed the door silently, crossed the room and went to sit down on the couch beside her.

“I don’t want to be here anymore, can I go back to….yo….our room now” she rubbed her eye and looked at him, a touch of sadness passed through them and then vanished.

“Tomorrow” He said, helping her sit up. “I asked if you could spend tomorrow night in our bed, the doctor seemed slightly relieved” Kane added with a chuckle. She slid into his lap facing him and put her head on his shoulder.

“How long are you going to be gone for?” She asked.

“Not even 24 hours, I am going to try and get back here as soon as I can, Sunday morning at the latest. We have a family dinner to attend” he kissed her forehead.

“Does it have to be you? Can’t you send pack members to do it” she hugged him tighter.

“I could send people, but I have to do this. Ky needs to do this. Someone wronged our mate and he wants to make them pay. It will also send a very clear message, to whoever else is out there” he was running his fingers through her hair.

“I will be very grumpy on Sunday” She whispered into his neck,

“As long as you are happy to see me, then I can handle grumpy” he whispered back, he can’t say he’ll be too happy on Sunday either at least not until he gets home.

“Will it make him be quiet?” He wrapped his arms more protectively around her. He knew what she meant, but he wasn’t sure of the answer.

“I don’t know, baby! I hope so” he pressed his lips to her forehead again.

“Can Lacey stay with me?” Her fingers were trailing the collar of his shirt and his eyes closed enjoying the feel of the gentle caress.

“I don’t see why she wouldn’t. Lacey doesn’t do well when Johnny is away” Kane laughed. They sat in silence cuddling for a bit longer and Kane had to laugh at himself, he never thought himself much of a cuddler, he never cuddled anyone, but every chance he got he would find himself cuddling her.

“Can I have a shower now?” She asked, looking up at him.

“I thought you’d never ask” he pressed his lips to hers.