Get some rest

Camilla pov

" How is that possible? You know me, I like staying where there's fun. " I answer and Alex nods in acknowledgement.

" Let me finish up here then we can go home. I am exhausted." I suggest and Alex nods.

" You work hard. " He comments and I smile.

"Not hard, I enjoy my work. If things go as planned, I'll sit for my medical exam. That's everything I have ever wanted; to carry my mothers legacy." Our mother was not only a mate to my father, she was the lead female warrior and a pack healer.

Her skills were inherited , they were special to our family. I learnt them too but chose to integrate them with the modern day medical skills. I am still yet to graduate and earn my title in the medical world.

" You know, she is proud of you wherever she is." Alex states and I smile.

" I hope so."

When I am done cleaning, Alex and I make our way back home. We are almost at the house when Alpha Theo's voice booms through my mindlink.

" Come to my office." He orders. I find myself smiling at the tone of his voice.

" What's funny?" Alex asks and only then do I realise I just didn't smile,I giggled out loud.

" Oh,it's nothing. Just remembered something." I reply and Alex gives me a suspicious look.

" Something funny? I'd bet I haven't heard or seen anything funny in this pack except Gina's jokes." Alex remarks and I roll my eyes.

" Are you saying that nothing is funny in this pack apart from your mate?" I ask and he nods. " You are such a narcissist,you know that?" I comment and he shrugs his shoulders.

" Hey, I am a lucky guy." He replies with a grin. I find myself smiling at his antics. Alex and I rarely get time to be so casual with each other. He has always been a workaholic and a very strict man. Although not strict to me,he is always stuck by the office or by the Alpha's side.

" Indeed. You are." I reply. He has a wonderful woman as his mate. It's right to count himself lucky.

" Some of us ain't that lucky to find love in our mates." I casually comment. Despite convincing myself that I am no longer going to care about what Hector does,a part of me is sad. And while we didn't mark each other as mates,we did spend time together and shared intimacy.

My wolf shares a connection with his. Melody,my wolf might try to act okay but deep down, she is hurting and so am I.

" Camilla, don't beat yourself about that bastard. He doesn't deserve it." Alex consoles me. I offer him a weak smile.

" I know that but I can't help it. That's how the mating bond was decided by the moon Goddess." I counter.

" With time,I'll be fine." I say. I don't know if I am assuring myself of Alex.

" You know,you don't have to hide your feelings from me, Camilla. I am your brother. Gina and I are the only remaining family you have." Alex's voice is serious and filled with concern.

" I know ." I reply, smiling.

"I just don't want you to worry about me, Alex." I reply. Alex shakes his head with disapproval.

" You are my little sister, you can't stop me from worrying about you. No matter what you say or do,I'll always worry about you." He counters and I roll my eyes.

" Since you want to be a worrywart, who am I to stop you." I reply with a chuckle.

" Now that's better." Alex says, his smile matching mine.

When we step inside the house,the scent of delicious food wafts in the air. I let out a moan

" That smells so good." I remark.

" That's my woman,always making delicious meals for me and making sure I am well fed." Alex remarks with a grin.

" At this rate,my ears will get pregnant from hearing your mates name." I reply, rolling my eyes at him. A moment later, Gina emerges from the kitchen balancing two dishes in her hands.

" You're home just in time. I prepared something special for you guys. You need to replenish your energy." Gina announces with a smile. I turn to face Alex and raise my brows at him smugly.

" She prepared something special for us. Not just you." I state as a matter of fact. Alex pouts and turns to look at Gina with puppy eyes.

" Baby,I thought only I get to eat your special dishes." He complains and I roll my eyes.

Ignoring his antics,I make my way to the table and pull myself a chair.

Gina narrows her gaze at a complaining Alex.

" Don't tell Me you are jealous of your sister." Gina asks,an unbelievable look on her face.

" He is being petty and dramatic. Ignore him." I urge her and she giggles.

" Hey,I am not being dramatic. It's just, my mate is supposed to pay attention to me,only me." Alex whines and I shake my head.

" You are jealous. This is what jealousy looks like. I was wondering why I smell vinegar." I joke and Alex glares at me. Gina bursts out laughing.

" Jealous of my own sister? That's hilarious." Alex comments and Gina and I burst into laughter.

" Come on,you don't need to be jealous of Camilla. You told me yourself, now that we are mated, I earned myself a small sister. I am just following your words and being a good elder sister." Gina placates Alex who offers her a weak smile. Her words warm my heart.

We sit around the table and enjoy our dinner. I almost forget the Alpha's summon until his voice booms in my mind.

" You don't want to see me anymore? I am starting to think you used me and discarded me." The Alpha whines. I am tempted to roll my eyes at his pettiness.

" My brother is here. I can't leave,he will get suspicious." I mindlink him back. I can't have our little affair exposed,not to the pack,not to Alex. Things were different when Hector and I were still together. I would openly inform him where I am going. Now,he knows that the relationship between me and my mate has gone sour. I don't have any excuses to leave.

" Why don't you tell him something came up at the pack clinic?" Alpha Theo insists and I almost snicker out loud.

" He handles the clinic affairs. He will definitely find out I lied." I counter and hear him groan in annoyance.

" I'll definitely come later." I say before cutting the mindlink. I lift my eyes to see Gina observing me. I give her a tight -lipped smile and she smiles back.

After dinner,I find an excuse to go to bed early. Alex,ever distracted by his mate, doesn't smell a rat.

" Get some rest. You need it." He replies, dismissing me.

I rush downstairs,skip to the bathroom and take a quick shower. After cleaning up,I choose a pair of sexy lingerie before throwing a coat on top.

I stare at myself in the reflection and let out a giggle. Walking to the window, I push it open and prop myself,ready to jump out.

I am in the process o f sneaking away when the door is pushed open and Gina stands there,arms crossed and a smile on her face.

" I knew you were up to something.”