Eight.

Amaly POV

Since the whole thing with me and Allen, I found it hard to let others in. Of course it’s been a couple months since things has ended between us. Dad and David both assigned me guards. Alex & Jake. Both handsome, and two of the biggest warriors from our territory. They followed me everywhere. Others would be so terrified seeing me next to these two. Huge muscular men next tiny ole me. Honestly, they might be strong but they are real softies.

Alex, I have known before as he was good friends with David growing up. As time has passed, he has started to open up to me. As for Jake, he’s actually mated to Sara, and they share two children together. Sara is also a warrior who, if the time ever permitted, would help protect the elderly, women, and children of our pack.

After the breakup with Allen, I need some time to focus on me again. Still going to training and teaching some classes. It was hard being with someone for almost 2 years, practically seeing them almost everyday of every week to suddenly changing to not seeing them at all.

On a few occasions, I would run into him at training. Realizing that now Ana was attending the classes. When word got around that they were mated, it’s other that saw pity in me, or amusement. Yet no one dare to say it directly to my face.

Olivia still came around but it was so hard being around her. I don’t know exactly what happened that night but everything changed between our families, or at least everything involving me. My father was still best friends with Olivia’s father. I am not sure if Jaxxon was in position yet. I knew he was an acting alpha but I don’t believe his father gave him the pack just yet. Olivia did mention something about their father wanted him to have his mate by his side before the title was actually given to him.

Our brothers were still close. I know when David had time, he would visit Jaxxon. But every time I would go, he was no where to be seen. We weren’t close but he also never avoided me. My brother has been busy traveling to packs and making sure each pack in our territory are following guidelines and practices prepared in each of their treaty agreement.

“Hey… princess” Alex interrupting my thoughts.

I looked at him and smiled, he really is handsome guy. “Yes Alex?”

“Are you hungry?”

“Kind of.” And if I was trying to lie, my stomach totally lied on me when it started rumbling loud that had Alex chuckling.

“Come, Im craving one of my favorite dishes so I want to take you out to one of my favorite restaurants.”

“Ok. Give me 15 minutes to change and check my myself over.”

“Please princess, you don’t need to freshen up. Your already beautiful naturally.” He said with a gentle smile that made my heart happy.

“Whatever Alex. I’ll be down in 15.” I say getting up off the couch in my room.

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I decided to wear a mustard color spaghetti strap midi dress with some clear heels. Alex was right where I didn’t need to touch my make up or hair.

Walking down the stairs, I could hear Alex heart rate spiking and him swallowing whatever was stuck in his throat.

“You ok, Alex? Do you need some water?” I asked him. Why was he feeling nervous.

“He’s going to need more then just one glass of water looking at you like that.” We both turned our head to see both my twin sisters, Sierra & Sienna standing outside the kitchen. Knowing Sierra made the comments with Sienna giggling quietly.

“Sierra. Mind your business please.” I tell her, rolling my eyes at her.

“Geesh sis, you never really notice anyone of these dudes drooling over you. That hunky one happens to be one of them.” As she points to Alex who starts blushing. “Sis, you always fail to realize that your one of the most gorgeous she-wolves in this planet, besides me of course.” She snickers.

“Gosh Sierra. Somethings can be kept quiet, you know?” Shaking my head, walking away from them and grabbing Alex’s arm to lead him out from the embarrassment they were giving him. Both girls starts giggling again.

“I’m sorry Alex. They can be trouble. Especially Sierra.”

“I’d figured the minute she called me out. Your a sight to see… your a beautiful person princess. Inside and out.” He says with a little chirp to his step as he opens the car door for me.

Arriving at an Italian restaurant in a small town about forty minutes from the pack. The view was gorgeous. It’s a town that some humans occupy with wolves. They were very civil here and never too many issues as they kept to themselves.

I ordered chicken Alfredo and he ordered himself, chicken Parmesan. Alex was asking me questions like he was trying to learn everything about me. I felt like we were on a date or some sort.

“Why does it feel like we are on a date?”

“Does it? I’m sorry, it’s not my intentions. I mean I do have interest in you. I’m just not sure if you feel the same. But I also have the job of protecting you with my life so spending time with you works out.” He gets out sounding like he regretted telling me.

“Alex. I’m flattered. But honestly, I don’t want to be in another hopeless relationship that’s not my fated. I don’t want to get my heart broken. Again.” I replied to him trying to let him not hear the hurt in my voice. ‘He no mate. Cute. I no like. I want mate’ Akira acknowledged in my head.

I started to question myself as if I ever had led him on to think otherwise of me.

“I see. I’m sorry princess…”

“Please stop apologizing. There’s no need. Just be yourself with me. I enjoy your company Alex. As friends only, ok? Your mate will come and things will fall into place. Honestly.”

“Hopefully. I been waiting for so long, four years and still waiting.” He smiles at me but I can see the hurt I placed in his heart through his eyes.

“Patience is key”, I say putting a small smile on and he nods.

We finished our dinner and walked out the restaurant towards the parking lot where the car was parked.

“Well if it isn’t the Alpha whore making her presence….”

I turned to the direction of the voice, and bammm!!.

Stacia. I punched her square in her nose and broke it. She starts bleeding and screaming with rage. Akira on the edge ready to step in.

“You fucking bitch. How dare you touch me?”

“And what the fuck you going to do about it?” I said stepping up to her. When someone grabs my waist and pulls me back. The touch so familiar. Then i hear a growl and turn and it was Alex. The hand on my waist when I looked, Allen.

Yanking his arms off me. “Don’t you fucking touch me.”

I turned and walked to the car for Allen to try to chase me down. Alex stepped in front of him to stop him from going further.

“Please Amaly. Talk to me.”

“About what Allen? Where’s Ana?”

“She’s at home and sent me to pick up Stacia. She took off the minute she saw you. I’m sorry. But I’m happy to see you. Your still beautiful babe.” Allen says knowing I can hear how hurt he was losing me.

“Alpha Allen, please leave the princess. She no longer matters to you when you have a mate at home waiting for your return.” Alex says blocking his view.

“And you are who? No one valid to her correct. She stills loves me, and I know she still cares for me, just as I do for her.” Side stepping to see my face. “I’m so sorry for breaking your heart love. I really am. I still think of you and a part of me still hasn’t let you go completely.” Allen looks at me and slowly turns to walk away but to stop and glance at me once more before walking with Stacia behind him.

Stacia glares at me, holding on to her nose. She’s definitely pushing buttons. I know this will not be the end of her stunts.

“One day, I’m going to kill that bitch.” I said gritting my teeth.

“If not you, I will.” He says turning his head towards me. “Come. Let’s take you home.”

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Jaxxon POV

I don’t know why I agreed to come out. Beta Marcus and Gamma Arun dragged me to the club with them. The minute they told me Amaly would be there, there was no hesitation. The main reason for me was to see my mate and hope she can feel the mate bond, or at least acknowledge me.

Sitting in the VIP section, with a beverage tub in front of us filled with beer and the table with different types of liquor. The VIP section was upstairs where you can look down and view the others below.

It was an invite from the Alpha King. It’s been a minute since I seen my best friend. With him traveling from pack to pack, we barely had time to chill. What can I say, he’s the Alpha King now. If i thought my responsibilities were bad, I’m sure his was twenty times worse.

“Damn bro. You’re looking real good!! I haven’t seen you since I last stopped by like 5 months ago. How have you been?” Alpha King David says giving me one of those brotherly hugs.

“I guess I’m doing good. Focusing on the pack and making it priority. How about you?” I try my best to act nonchalant when I really wanted to see how his sister was doing.

“Stressful. Haha! But I’m living it. So glad our father prepared us for this. This was no joke to take on. Oh yea, did I ever tell you I finally found my mate. Dude she’s fire. A straight bombshell.” David speaking so highly of female. I would have never thought anyone could control this maniac fool. We’re Alphas and pull a lot of she-wolves, but David was never the one to settle, til now that is.

“Where is she? You don’t want to introduce her?”

“She’s coming with my sisters. Now that they’re legal to party, they find an excuse to be out” he laughs.

“How’s Amaly?” Pyro perks up at the mention of my mates name and I knew David was waiting for me to ask just as Tiffany strolls through the VIP section and straight to me.

“Hi baby” and plops her ass right on top of me and starts trying to kiss me. And at that very moment, the sweet honey, orange, jasmine scent flutters through my nostrils. The next thing I know, Tiffany is flying across the vip section.

‘Mate’ Pyro jumps up. He’s been MIA ever since I kept myself away from Amaly. He would only appear when her name is mentioned or when we got a faint scent of her somewhere. He took the barrier away and this time on full force. Feeling himself force the mate bond. ‘I need mate’

“Bitch, I told you to stay away from my brother. You have no right kissing a mate that doesn’t belong to you!” Olivia screams out. Marcus right behind her, holding on to her so she doesn’t go further. Her hand on top of his, looking as if she was softly caressing it.

His touch made me question if she knew. She was 18, but the blood moon is not due for another couple months. During that time, the moon triggers the bond between mates. It’s almost like a heat, but both mates feel a strong pull to one another. When she wolves find their mates but have not marked each other, they go into heat every six to eight weeks depending on their bloodline until their marked. Marked she wolves go into heat every six months.

I turned to look at the stairwell, and my eyes went directly to Amaly. Her eyes changed to a honey gold. I can sense the danger in them but she looks like she’s struggling with her wolf. Does she recognize me. Please let her. She turns and walks back down with her sisters but not before she exchanges words with Tiffany.

I see the 2 bodyguards her father assigned her, turning and following her as well, but not before I caught a glimpse of Alex caressing and touching Amaly’s arm asking if she was good. Pyro in the background ready to kill for another touching our mate. Noticing the looks on Alex face, knowing his infatuation with her. Who wouldn’t be attracted to her?

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