Alpha Zander
Chapter 11

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” I hear a chorus of voices waking me up from my peaceful sleep. Mum, dad, Brent, Ollie, Uncle David, and Auntie Sarah were all around my bed with huge goofy smiles and arms stretched wide, each holding a present. I sat up and rubbed my eyes, taking in the view from my bed.

I smiled warmly, “aww thank you all so much!”I said, getting out of bed and walked over to mum and dad, giving them a hug first.

“Well, today you officially become an adult, so we wanted to let you enjoy this moment before heading off to school.” mum said.

They put the presents on the bed and each gave me a quick hug. “I know we don’t have much time before school but quickly get ready and come down to breakfast. Alex is off on patrol this morning and Meghan is just downstairs getting set up,” dad said.

“Sure Dad,” I nodded as they all left the room. “I won’t be too long. I’ll just have a quick shower and get ready.”

“Happy birthday Kia,’ I whispered to her, hoping she would hear me.

I felt her moving around feeling excited for the day.

It’s nice she’s excited. It’s been a while since she has been happy like this.

‘Happy birthday Lei, I hope today is good. I’m so ready to not have any messy bullshit going on’

I giggled at her comments. Yep, it seems she is back in full swing.

‘Sorry I’ve been a bit MIA Lei, but it all should be okay now’ l could feel her confidence and happiness radiating through, giving me energy for the day.

It makes me happy she has now sorted her stuff out.

Not that she would share it with me. Maybe one day, but not today.

I shower quickly and get ready for school, putting on the dress Meghan had chosen for me. A beautiful dark pink with long sleeves and drops just above my knees, It felt appropriate for school and a little s3xy at the same time. I also put on one of my new lingerie sets I had bought.

They were surprisingly comfortable and Meghan was right. It made me feel sexy and confident. Twenty minutes later, I was running down the stairs ready for breakfast.

Everyone was sitting around the dining room table; Meghan had really put up a feast this morning.

Pancakes, sauages, fruit, yogurt, hash browns, toast. So many goodies. It was a mouthwateringly amazing sight.

We do have Omegas in our pack but mum and auntie love to cook and taught Meghan when she moved in.

Now we just take turns at cooking for everyone. Every now and then, the boys help. Mum always said it was a good skill to have, no matter the age or who you are. We get help when we have big functions and parties like tonight. But mostly the Omegas just help out with the cleaning and groceries when needed.

” Ahhh, there she is” Dad smiled and walked over to give me another hug.

“Happy Birthday!!” Meghan squealed, running over, slamming into me with a tight suffocating hug. “You look amazing in the dress. Oh, didn’t we do so well!” She smiled big like a Cheshire cat.

“Haha, yeah, it’s perfect thanks so much,” I laughed and did a little twirl showing off. “Oh thank you, Uncle, I really did enjoy yesterday evening”, I smiled at my Uncle, who was seated at the head of the table with Auntie Sarah next to him.

“It’s okay, I’m glad you had a good time and got home safely.”

“So how are you feeling sweetie? Nervous, excited, scared?” Mum asked.

I took a seat between mom and dad, across from Ollie and Brent. I guess they want to have me close today, feeling a bit vulnerable because their little girl is all growing up.

“Hmm, oh, I’m a bit of everything if l’m honest.

Mostly nervous and excited, Kia has given me a lot of energy for the day, so that has really helped,” I answered with a smile.

Dad nodded. “It can be nerve-racking, you don’t know if you will meet your mate today or on another day.

That is why our actions, how we carry and present ourselves are always important.”

I nodded in response,and looked up to see Ollie and Brent looking a bit guilty. I know Ollie’s history, but what has Brent done? As far as I know, he hasn’t had any girlfriends or partners. I guess I will have to ask him about that later.

We all chatted and made small talk while eating the glorious feast. One of the bells chimed on someone’s phone, announcing that it was time for school.

We said our goodbyes with more hugs from mum and dad and headed out the door into Ollie’s car. I sat in the front and Brent in the back.

As we headed out to school, I turned around and asked Brent “what was that about?”

He frowned and said, “I don’t know what you mean.

I rolled my eyes, “you know, the guilty look you both had when dad was giving his little speech this morning?

We all know Ollie’s history, but what are you guilty of?”

“You might as well tell her, bro, she ain’t gonna let it go,” Ollie mumbled.

“What the hell?? Have you been keeping secrets from me?!” I practically yelled, startling Ollie and making him jerk the steering wheel.

“Great, thanks so much man. Look it’s no big deal.

I’ve just been seeing someone the last few weeks and Ollie caught me the other day,” Brent shrugged.

I looked at him stunned, my mouth opened and closed a few times trying to comprehend what he just said. “You’re serious?” I asked.

“Yeah, why, what’s the big deal? Ollie sees chicks all the time and you never give him any s**t about it.”

“That’s different,” I mumbled.

“No it ain’t and you know it,” Brent snapped.

“You’re my baby brother, it’s my a*s mum and dad are going to have if you mess up,” I said.

“Hahahahhaha” Brent just started laughing hysterically. I looked back at him stunned.

“What?” I said, looking back between him and Ollie.

“Please, you’re a princess to mum and dad. You could get away with murder if you wanted.” Brent stated.

“Nuh-uh,” I said, shaking my head furiously. “You heard dad this morning, I’m just trying to live up to his expectations.”

Brent rolled his eyes, “Look, it’s my life. If they give you crap about it, just tell them it was my choice, I don’t have to live in the stone age like everyone else, and l don’t want to either.”

I sighed in defeat. Obviously, I wasn’t going to win this one. “So do I get to meet her?”

“Maybe. One day, I’m just trying to figure out feelings and stuff,” he mumbled.

Ollie linked me ‘lt was a complete accident that I caught them. We really didn’t mean to hide it from you, we just didn’t know how to tell you either.’ I looked at Ollie trying to study his face, it looked sincere.

I suppose I also have been in my own mind about things lately, too. I sighed and said to Brent, “okay, I’m sorry I got all grouchy on you.”

He shrugged and said “lts all good, I get it. I would be pissed if you guys hid something from me. I’m sorry I did.”

“Great, now we are all one big happy family again.

Can we please discuss tonight,” Ollie demanded.

“Hmm sure, what is there to discuss?” I asked.

“What time are we going out? And who is going?”

Ollie said.

“Well, we have dinner beforehand. I think mum and dad have invited a few people, so maybe 10pm?

Honestly, I’m not sure how many people are coming. I didn’t exactly send out invites, it’s just word of mouth at this point.”

“Perfect. My type of party,” Ollie responded, grinning like a damn fool as we pulled up in front of the school.

School was packed as usual, everyone seemed to be running around like crazy trying to get to class on time.

It’s not like we are late, we have about 10 minutes left. As I stepped out of the car, the breeze swept through and I smelled a beautiful mouthwatering scent of wildflower and honey.

‘MATE, MATEMATE’ Kia yelled.

‘Really! Where?!” I said excitedly, looking around frantically trying to replace the source of the delicious scent.

My heart stops suddenly. I’m frozen in place as I replace who the scent belongs to. He’s up against his sports car making out with the b***h.

No, No, No, I shook my head. This can’t be happening. Why? Why him of all people? My heart clenches as I see him groping her a-ss as he deepens the k!ss.

‘Let me out, let me at her’ Kia hisses, ‘I’ll rip the b***h apart, I don’t give a s**t who sees’

He jerks back suddenly and starts to look around crazily, eyes land on mine widening in fear, begging for forgiveness, but the damage has been done. I’m completely broken, standing there frozen, unable to move my legs. My body feels like it’s on fire, the pain shooting through every limb.

Do not cry, do not cry, you will not cry, you are the damn Beta of Liverpool, DO NOT CRY!

Kia is livid, pacing in my mind trying to get out,’ Let me out she growls.

“Kia, we are still on neutral ground, the treaty is in place’ I whispered.

“I don’t give a s**t’ she hisses,’ That is our mate. l’d be damned if l let this bimbo of a b***h be all over him like that!’

Kia’ l whispered. ‘Even if he wasn’t doing that we still wouldn’t have been able to run to him’

She growled back, frustrated, ‘I don’t care what uncle thinks, he is MATE!”

“Ash! Are you coming???” Ollie calls back to me, Snapping me out of the trance I was in. I quickly gathered myself together, locking Kia in the back of my mind, turned around to face Ollie and headed through the schooł doors.