The Mate or Her More Desperate Substitute?

"Catherine."

It was the first word I saw when I opened my eyes. Austin had his back to me and just a little lower than his shoulder was the name in a beautiful cursive.

My breath hitched in my throat as I sat up on the bed. I didnt know if he was asleep, and I didn't even know where to go to. Should I go back to the pack house?

I am sure the grand alpha and Lily would be around this morning. And the countless omegas that worked in the house too.

But I couldn't stay here and watch his tattooed back like this.

I sat there, lost and my palms covering my face. I suddenly heard himmove, and I lifted my head up.

"You're awake." He said to me.

"Just a minute ago." He stood up from the bed, and grabbed his shirt. I had been the one to remove it last night, but after that...

"Alpha...last night..."

"You called me Austin last night, I am sure."

I swallowed. "Yes. Austin...last night..."

"You made a promise you are not sure you are going to be able to keep."

I lifted my eyes to him. "I guess I