Alpha Zander
Chapter 17

I rolled over to my side as sunlight shone through my windows disturbing my peaceful sleep. My head throbbed slightly from the number of drinks I accumulated last night. We have shifter healing. yes, but it doesn’t help that Chloe drinks like a fish and the fact I’m a lightweight. She had about 3 rounds of tequila shots and too many cocktails to count. I don’t want to know what was in the coke she kept on giving me but it was not just coke.

I’m sorely paying for it today.

I gr0aned and stretched across my bed, I slowly sat up trying to get my bearings and see where my headspace was for today’s workload. Looking around my room I was glad to see I wasn’t a messy drunk everything was still neatly in its rightful place, my dress was placed on the light pink cushion armchair in the corner, and my shoes lying next to the door.

I looked down and saw I was wearing just an old bed tee and the same pair of panties from last night.

I feel Kia string around inside me waking up as well.

What happened last night’ she mumbled.

I laughed at her ‘we weren’t that bad were we ?

Honestly I’m not sure all l remember is the talk we had with Zander and then spending time with the girls, ohh speaking of. Where’s the gift from Zander I want to see it!’

I grumbled in annoyance trying to get out of bed and replace my gold purse. Thankfully it was next to my dress on the seat.

I moved the dress off the seat and gently placed it on the ground so it wasn’t damaged.

Opening my gold purse I saw the little blue box that Zander had given me. I smiled. I honestly thought at one point it was all a dream and I was going to wake up and still have to live through yesterday.

The hairpiece was beautiful. Little Jewels and pearls all around the metal frame had formed to make small flowers with fork-like ends to help hold the hairpiece in place while one would wear the item.

I wonder what it’s made of’ I asked Kia.

I don’t think Zander would have given us anything that would be dangerous. Maybe it’s platinum, it would make sense given how old and well looked after it is.’ Kia mumbled back.

I nodded in understanding platinum was rare but I suppose if you had connections and knew where to get the raw materials, it wouldn’t be too hard to make something like this.

I sighed and put the hairpiece back in the little box.I didn’t want anyone to replace it and I didn’t want to lose it.

I put it inside my bedside drawer for safekeeping.I smiled hoping I might see him again this weekend.

My phone buzzed on the bedside table stating I received a text message. I looked at the screen and saw that it was Zander.

I fumbled around quickly trying to see what he had sent, nearly dropping the phone in the process.

Zander:. Good morning Sweatheart. I hope you enjoyed yourself last night. Let me know when you are free and we can organize a time to meet up. xoXo

My breath hitched as Lread the message, Inhale, exhale, Inhale exhale. I chanted to myself as I read the message over, Moongoddess why was this so scary? Do I answer him? Dol leave it for later?

‘answer him now silly pfft who cares about the silly human girls and their stupid games, this is our mate, not some boy toy’

Kia mumbled annoyed I was even considering waiting to answer him.

I sighed, she was right, I didn’t have to worry about whooing someone, he was already mine.

I breathe in and start typing trying to figure out what to say.

Ashleigh: Good Morning Zander, I had a good time thank you xx.Zander. Ohh hey, you’re up.Ashleigh: Yeah, I forgot to close the blinds last night so the morning sun woke me. *Annoyed emoji*Zander: haha, aww poor diddums, I hope you at least got a good enough sleep.Ashleigh: Yeah, it wasn’t too bad, wait. how come you are up at 5 am? Zander: I’m usually up this early *boy shrug emoji*Ashleigh: Really? Why.. so early and school doesn’t usually start until 8.00 am Zander: I like to go for à run every morning, it helps to clear my head for the start of the day. I try to catch up on any work or pack work I need to do beforehand if I have time after.

Ashleigh: Sounds fun.Zander: Hardley. Ashleigh: To answer your earlier question, I’ll have to double-check with my parents but I’m mostly free this evening or Sunday, although I usually keep Sunday evenings reserved for catching up on schoolwork, plus we now have that history assignment to do so that’s added on top of everything else. Sorry! I ramble sometimes *shy blush emoji*Zander. haha it’s alright sweetheart, I like your rambling. Zander. Ok so it sounds like this evening is the better one… Ashleigh: Probably yeah. Zander. OK let’s meet tonight I think that would be best, message me when the best time is and we can meet at the address I sent earlier. Zander. Have a good day sweetheart, I have to head off now, message me when you are free xoxo Ashleigh: You have a good day also!

I sighed and rolled onto my bed clutching my phone.

He messaged, I mean I know he said he would but the fact that he actually did makes all the difference.

Kia is buzzing around with new happy energy, happy with the progress with our mate.

I grab some panadol from the bedside and take a few before I hop in the shower taking a long warm soak before the day begins.