The Big Bad Wolf Mate

I finished on the grounds then went straight home for a shower and a nap. My father was at another pack trying to fix an old alliance that was damn near ruined because of one of their hot headed warriors. He had already told me that I wasn't welcome because I was female so I was glad when I didn't have to go but I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me a little. I mean what's the big deal with a female Alpha? I reached the pack house and jogged straight up the stairs to my room. Once I opened the door I stripped my clothes and went to the bathroom to turn the shower on.

The water had just reached the perfect temperature when I slipped in and stood under it letting the water soak my hair and fall down my body. I had a few bruises from today's tussle but I knew they would gone within a few hours. I lathered up my sponge and scrubbed away the grime that had accumulated on my legs and arms. Once I was done I walked out and wrapped a towel around my body then headed to my closet to get dressed.

There was a knock at the front door so I threw on my shorts and tank then ran downstairs to see who it was. I opened the door and damn near fell back from the sight before me. Anderson was leaning against one of the posts on the front porch in a pair of ripped dark jeans and a tight grey shirt. His hair was still damp from his recent shower and the manly smell of his soap hung in the air. My nipples hardened immediately as my eyes roamed his amazing body.

"Like what you see, sweetheart?" He said in his smooth husky voice.

I snapped my eyes back to his face and narrowed them. "Oh please, you aren't my type." I said as I slammed the door shut but he blocked it with his foot and followed me into the house.

I stopped suddenly as I realized he was close behind me then he ran his hand along the top of my back to sweep my hair up and over my shoulder then said "Well you're body says otherwise."

My skin sizzled from his touch and my knees became weak from his words. Although I didn't like the betrayed response my body was giving me, I couldn't help but hope that he would bend me over the couch and show me just how good he claimed to be. He pressed his warm, plump lips to my shoulder and all the way up to my neck as he slipped his other hand under my shirt. I fell back against him wanting him to take more of me but I knew giving in was just what he wanted.

I grabbed his hand and pulled it from under my shirt and spun around shoving it into his chest. "What makes you think you're allowed to touch me?"

He laughed and stepped back putting his hands up defensively. "I just figured you could use a little help to get rid of some of that frustration you're holding on to."

"Frustration?" I said as I placed my hands on my hips and growled at him.

Who the hell did he think he was strutting into my house claiming I need release from my frustrations? I don't need a man to help me in that department. I have a perfectly good bob in my drawer for that and he's been working just fine. Or was he?

I couldn't help but wonder what he meant. I mean I don't feel frustrated but then again I've never had sex so I wouldn't know what it felt like to go without it for a while. Maybe that's what everyone meant when they said it, frustrated virgin. He stood there watching me curiously as I sat there having an internal conversation with myself about sex.

I groaned loudly then looked directly into his eyes and said "Not that it's any of your business, but I'm perfectly fine in that department and how do you know my mate isn't taking care of that for me?"

He laughed and said "Because you don't have a mate. It's no secret, Ember, that your dad needs someone to be the Alpha of his pack, which is why he chose his unmated daughter to take over. It's also well known that his only son took over his mates pack leaving you the only option."

I could feel the heat running up my chest into my neck and spreading it's way across my face. "How dare you? I'm not my fathers only option. I'm his best option. If it wouldn't be for me one of his pussy ass pack members would have to fight for the position and even then they couldn't beat me. You, Mr. Thinks he knows everything, couldn't even beat me." I said as I shoved my finger into his chest.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me to him as his jaw tensed "I suggest you realize who you're talking to right now, sweetheart, you aren't Alpha yet and what you just did is disrespectful. Now I can forget it if you agree to hear me out on why I'm really here."

I pulled my hand from his and folded my arms across my chest. "And why should I listen to you?"

"Because I can save you the humiliation you are about to endure if you become Alpha."

I dropped my hands to my sides and balled them into fists, trying to keep my cool, because he was right I wasn't Alpha yet and if I did anything to piss him off he could certainly punish me, or even kill me for speaking to him the way I did.

"Just hear me out. My pack has been helping others for centuries, I mean we didn't become the pack we are today by just sitting back and letting others walk all over us. Our members are trained for anything but with that came a price. We acquired smaller packs who couldn't keep their members safe and in return for their loyalty we trained them. It's simple, you scratch my back and I scratch yours."

"What exactly are you saying?" I said through clenched teeth still trying to reign back my wolf from tearing his ass up.

"You haven't found your mate and you're being forced to become Alpha, but let's face it, a woman can't run a pack. So I'm here to make you an offer."

My ears were ringing from what he had just said. A woman can't run a pack? What a misogynistic, egotistical asshole!

"What could you possibly have to offer me that would make me hand over my pack to you? And besides who says a woman can't run one? None of you bigheaded dipships have ever given us a chance."

"This is the last time I'm going to warn you, tame your mouth or I'll do it for you. Now what I have to offer is a one time deal, you agree to be my marked mate and I'll become your Alpha and we can combine our packs. You will never get another chance like this so I suggest you take it or prepare for a brutal takeover."

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Whoa what's with this asshole?

Will Ember take the deal or not?

Would combining the two packs really be a good idea? And if so what would her father think about it?