Alpha Zander
Chapter 14

Jace was so hyped up after our conversation, I had to bargain with him again to get him to leave our mate.

Grumbling away, he finally gave in. She was so cute when she was all flustered like that. Just when I thought her cheeks couldn’t get any redder, I was worried the k**s I gave her froze her in place.

So here was in English with a grumpy old wolf grumbling about not being around our mate.

“We will see her tonight’, I tried to reason with him again. “We have to be careful, Jace, before anything else happens we have to build a relationship with her and then figure out father and our packs.’

‘We should bring the Luna family heirloom your mother gave you, for her birthday present’: sighed Jace.

‘Oh s**t, your right, it’s still her birthday! Isn’t that usually given at the Luna ceremony? Thats what mum always said?”

‘Yes, but I think in these circumstances it’ll be OK, it ‘ll show that you are serious about her being your Luna.

We may just have to explain the significance of the heir loom to her, but I think it will be OK. Besides, it’s not like we have time after school to go and get her anything either.’ Again, of course, he was right. A few of us had training after school, then we would be going to the clubs after.

Unfortunately, I didn’t see Ashleigh for the rest of the day. At the end of class, I bolted for my car in anticipation of getting out of school asap. I tried to hang around a little longer to see her. Instead of Ashleigh coming through the school gates, it was Grace.

She started to make her way towards my car, looking determined like she was not going to take no for an answer after this morning’s conversation, so instead of waiting around for her, I decided to take off.

I didn’t need any more trouble than I already had and I certainly didn’t need Grace’s stench all through my car or all over me.

A little bit cowardly maybe. But I had always made my intentions clear to Grace and never promised her anything more. Yet here she was acting like a spoiled little brat. Can’t say l’m surprised. Just another painful reminder that both Jace and Danni were right.

Training went as normal. We were always split up into groups. Our commander in chief, Richie, is Danni’s uncle. He and Jake are brothers, since he was raised with the understanding of leadership as well as the physical strength of a Beta, it made sense to put him in a more leadership role. Of course, we held try outs but Richie came out on top anyway.

Richie always liked to pair up with me because we were somewhat evenly matched in fighting skills.

I have pulled one over on him more than a few times, but he always gives his best and was never afraid to throw a few punches or kicks my way. I at least learn a new trick, whenever he pulls one on me every now and then. Since coming back from Alpha training, I’ve picked up a few more fighting techniques that I wouldn’t mind using to whoop his a-ss.

After a few laps around the training center, we all had our b***d pumping through and full of energy ready to get going.

As usual, Richie paired up with me. I haven’t had training since I got back, so it ‘ll be interesting to see how much he holds against me.

After a few rounds at each other, we both have sweat and b***d dripping off us. He has a busted l*p and a black eye forming from some of my attacks and I have a bit of road rash and a busted jaw. The bastard hid a few of his moves from me and was able to knock me down a peg or two. I guess by me throwing some new moves, he had to up the anti. In the end, it didn’t matter, I was still a lot stronger than some of our top warriors in the pack.

We just laughed it off and shook each other’s hands as Richie called tanning to an end.

I took off to the pack house after the training session. I needed to get ready for tonight to see Ashleigh. I called the club earlier to see if they could do something for me. They happily obliged after I offered a little dollar.

It was already 8.45pm and Ashleigh said she was going to be there around 9.30ish. So I had a little time to get ready and have a bit of dinner before hand.

After I showered, I went to my walk in wardrobe and pulled out one of my favorite dark navy long sleeve, button-down shirts. Darker colors always looked better on me. I paired it with my nice jeans and dress shoes.

OK, don’t judge, yes maybe I was dressing a little more fancy for the club tonight, but I didn’t want to look like a sleaze like the others were going to. I at least wanted tonight to be special for her and wipe away the bad memory of this morning. I just hoped she knew I was trying to make up for the s**t I had caused her.

‘Don’t forget the gift’ Jace mumbled.

‘Ohh look who decided to show.’ I teased him. I was kind of glad he said something. I haven’t heard anything from him since we got back to our territory.

“I’ve been around’ Jace mumbled.

“Whats wrong? Cat got your tongue?

‘Nothing wrong, I just want to see her. I’m getting weak because we haven’t seen her in the last few hours’

I sighed, I knew he was right, I could feel how weak he was slowly getting and it wasn’t from the earlier training session.

We become weaker if we are not around our mates after a few hours.

One of the new laws that was established by the council and a new human law is that if a mate is in another pack or with any race, they have to move to be with their mate depending on the ranking and other circumstances.

No alpha, no leaders, no rules can stop the bond from happening unless one of the people decides to reject the other.

If this law is breached at any time, there can be serious consequences and penalties.

There have been some issues in the past where packs or races don’t have peace agreements or aren’t on the right terms for someone to visit family or the pack they were raised in and this has caused wars in the past.

This is one of the things I am concerned about when I found out Ashleigh is my mate.

Yes, I can be an a-sshole and just claim her in front of everyone and take her, but I don’t think that would help with our relationship.

I want someone to help me rule my pack rather than stand beside me looking pretty and doing nothing. I don’t want there to be a war between our packs because of our history. I want to try to resolve this peacefully before it comes to that. Especially, more so because both of us are in leadership positions.

I moved through my draws looking for the box my mother gave me. It was a blue box with a white lace ribbon around it. After searching for about 10 minutes, I found it in the back of one of the drawers next to my bed. I sat down on the bed trying to prepare myself for opening the box. I hadn’t opened it since my mother gave it to me on her death bed.

The day she died, there was an attack. We were able to rush her to the hospital to get treatment but, unfortunately, it was too late.

I was already there getting treated myself. I’ll never forgive myself for that day. She had stepped in front of me and shifted to protect me, if only I was stronger, If only I was older, If only I had Jace, I would have been able to save her.

That day, l lost the only woman who had ever loved me unconditionally.

I sighed, looking up at the ceiling. I was not going to cry about this. I want to remember the good times I had with Mum. Thankfully, Jace hadn’t said anything stupid. I suppose he was trying to keep his energy. I wondered if Ashleigh had felt weaker, if Kia felt the impact at all or if it was just the male.

I opened the box, trying not to tear it. I don’t want to ruin it now. I didn’t know how old it was.

In the box I found a letter with a key on it. What the f**k is this? l opened the letter and recognized my mother’s handwriting.

Oh f**k no I am not ready for this. just take it slow, deep breaths’ Jace tried to encourage me.

My dearest boy Zander,

I am truly sorry I was not there to see you become the man you are today.

If you have this letter, it means I have not made it to your coronation to become Alpha.

I hope by now you have found your Luna and she loves you, respects you and is with you every step of the way during your leadership.

Please remember that love takes two. Love is given and received by both people.

l pray that during the time your father and I were together you saw the love we held.

My prayer is that my little boy will become strong and bold in all things.

My hope is you show your love, friendship and loyalty to all who deserve it.

Please forgive those who are to be forgiven. Life is too short to hold grudges and be angry.

So many lives have been lost because of jealousy and hate. I pray you can change the future of your pack and bring peace amongst all.

The key is to grandma’s cottage on human land. It is still under her name as Isabella Harper.

Address: 202 Gilbert Ave, Landon 2265

Consider this as a sanctuary when needed.

Good luck my son, I wish you all the best.

Lots of love. Mum xoxo