Her Destined Alpha
Chapter 32

RAIHANA

It was the first time I had seen Chris angry, and I wouldn’t lie, it stung a little. I didn’t really care about others’ opinions, but I also knew that he was easy–going and flirty, I wouldn’t have expected him to get so moody. I guess that was only his personality towards the women he wanted. Well, in that case, he can f*ck off. He waited in my room whilst I went down to bid Mom and Dad farewell before they left.

Blake was there too. He was one of the best warriors in our pack and had been my personal guard for the last two years. He had brown hair, with topaz–coloured eyes that often looked pure gold at times. He was twenty–five years old and had been at this pack for the last ten years.

Dad had found him near dead, he had no memory of his past, so he had brought him home to our pack. Blake had found his mate from Uncle Al’s pack a few years back. She had been an impressive warrior, but she was killed in the battle of Hecate’s Betrayal.

He was bulkier than Chris, who despite being very muscular and broad on the shoulders, was still lean. And unlike Chris, who may be extremely hot, Blake was charming, broody, and sweeter in his own way. ” I’m surprised that you appointed Raihana a second guard, Alpha. Is everything ok? ” He asked Dad quietly.

” Just being careful as we will be out of town. Chris will set up a schedule so one person is constantly around. Omega Helena will be around too. The room on the bottom floor will be ready for whichever one of you stays for the night.

If it wasn’t for Raihana’s studies, I would have taken her with me. ” Dad said. I did my best not to roll my eyes at the bedroom on the ground floor comment. So embarrassing … did Dad really think having someone watch me could stop me if I wanted to sleep with one of my guards? Blake simply nodded, a serious look on his face.

” Of course, Alpha, ” It was a little unfair that Dad let Chris handle the schedule when Blake had been my guard for so long. A job that Dad had given him, to keep his mind off losing his mate. But I guess right now it worked out since Chris and I were planning on going to meet Rayhan … ” Well princess, we are off. ” Dad said, pulling me in for a tight hug. ” I’ll miss you, Dad,” I said quietly.

” Take care of yourself, it’s only a few days before you can come and join us. ” Yes, and your cousins would truly appreciate that. ” Mom said, as she walked out of the lounge. Giving Blake a small smile before she met me with a tight hug. ” Remember to keep in touch, we are only a call away. ” ” Mom, it isn’t the first time I’ve been left here alone. ” I reminded her. She nodded and sighed. ” I know, but still. ” She k!ssed my forehead before she and Dad left with a few of their men.

” Are you ready for uni? ” Blake asked, looking down at me. My stomach fluttered under his intense gaze. I’d had a crush on him since he first became my guard, but I don’t think he’s ever noticed me … ” Umm, I’m not feeling great, so I won’t be going. ” I said, running my fingers through my hair. He frowned slightly looking me over. ” Do you want to go to the hospital, get the pack doctor to check you over?

” He asked, stepping forward and placing the back of his fingers on my forehead. ” You don’t feel hot. ” ” No, it’s just … period cramps. ” I lied.

He c**ked a brow. Ok, maybe I gave too much information, even if it was a lie. He was about to reply when he frowned, his eyes looked momentarily distant and I knew he was being minded–linked. Probably Chris … he said he’d deal with it … ” Well, seems like the Delta will watch you for the day and tonight. If you need anything, you have my number. “

” Thanks, sure. ” I said. He gave me a curt nod before walking to the door. The moment he opened it, I saw Chris walking up the front steps. Smooth … Both men looked at each other, and I didn’t miss the tension. Blake simply gave him a nod and, sidestepping him, walked out. Chris rolled his eyes, shutting the door. He looked at me, and I met his gaze with my own.

Things had been tense between us since earlier … but the thing was, we had a job to do for Rayhan. Someone we both cared about. ” Let’s go. ” I said quietly, leading the way upstairs. I had actually been looking for the key to the safe when Chris spotted me the other day because I myself wanted to study one of the grimoires …. Well, now I wasn’t alone. Step one: Break into Dad’s office.

RAYHAN

I looked at Chris and Raihana, trying to process it all. My sister was a witch, who had stolen the books that were meant to be under Dad’s watch … and she was here to help. It was a lot to take in, and I also knew the amount of trouble they could have gotten into if they had been caught. I didn’t even know what to think of Chris ‘ plan. I mean, in this situation, Endora’s successor might be a powerful ace on our side. But it was my little sister who knew nothing about magic. I also know from Delsanra how wrong magic could go, but it was also our only option.

” Ray stop thinking about the what’s and if’s. ” Raihana said, standing up and coming to sit next to me. She wrapped her arms around my arm, resting her chin on my shoulder. ” I can do this. Besides, that’s my sister–in–law. I want her home I looked at her, k!ssing her forehead. ” I know, so do I. Ok, fine, let’s do this. ” I said picking up one of the books.

She had said she and Dad had been able to read them. I flipped it open to stare at the foreign language before me. I frowned, guess I wasn’t one of the ones who could read it … ” No luck? ” Chris asked. ” No. ” I handed it to Raihana, who flipped it open.

” So, are we looking for a disguising spell to sneak us in, a tracing spell, or … ? ” She looked at me and I sat forward, furrowing my brows. ” I’m not taking you in there … So something that can disguise me, so I can sneak in . Like a cloaking spell or something.

” Giving me some serious Harry Potter vibes. ” Chris smirked ” And that makes you guys the ugly werewolves. ” Raihana remarked. Chris didn’t reply. I noticed the sudden tension between them, but I didn’t ask. Right now, I just wanted to figure out how we could get to Delsanra …

Night had fallen, and Raihana had been making notes and studying on our trip towards the Coven’s base down towards London. They would return home after the spell was done, and I would go on alone. Something both had argued with me over, but I was not going to risk them.

They had done enough. We were now in an open space not far om the Covens castle. Raihana had used a locating spell to pinpoint Delsanra and sure enough, my assumption had been correct and we were close to the base too. I had brought Delsanra’s bag of candles and other witchy supplies along, and we were getting ready to cast the spell that we had decided on. ” You know, if this messes up, we are f*cked.

” Chris said quietly. ” It should be fine. ” I said firmly. I had faith in Raihana. She was smart, witty, and a fast learner. She gave Chris a scathing glare, ” I’m not so stupid that I’m going to hurt my brother. “

” Anyone can accidentally mess up. It’s all I meant, princess. ” He shot back. All throughout the journey, any exchange between the two had been the same. ” Ok, care to share what the hell is up with you two? ” I asked frowning, finally getting frustrated with it.

” Nothing at all. ” Raihana remarked. ” Yeah, nothing. ” Chris muttered. It wasn’t normal for Chris to get angry or upset fast. ” Raihana What did you do? ” I asked quietly. I had tried to mind-link her earlier after they had told me she wasn’t able too and sure enough, I couldn’t make that connection.

Although Raihana acted ok about it, I didn’t miss the sadness in her eyes. Even though it had been fleeting, this was affecting her. I hoped that she and Delsanra could someday be there for each other as two witches of our pack. ” ” Someone just couldn’t take the truth. ” She remarked.

Chris’s eyes flashed as he glared at her. ” You know what? I’ll just wait over there, whilst you lot do this shit. ” He growled, kicking a stone on the ground and storming off. I looked at Raihana, who only rolled her eyes. ” What was that about … ? ” I asked quietly.

” I told you, he just couldn’t take the truth; he came this morning to ask for help and I called him a man – wh*re. Which he is, I don’t get why he’s so sensitive. ” She didn’t even look up as she drew the symbols slowly on the ground.

I was impatient at the speed she was working, but at the same time I knew this was new for Raihana and as she pointed out earlier, one wrong symbol and the spell could go dangerously awry. ” Ri, you know you can’t just go around calling people stuff like that. ” I said crouching down, hoping she’d just look up for a moment. She simply pouted, copying a symbol from the book slowly.

” Raihana … ” ” I’m listening and I don’t see what’s wrong with saying it as it is. Do you know how many women he’s slept with? ” ” And why should that be our business? ” I asked. She glanced up, frustration clear in her eyes.

” Can you stop defending him, it’s just irritating . ” She muttered. ” Why? ” I persisted gently. They were two people I loved, and I didn’t like seeing them angry. Even if they rarely mixed with one another, the fact that they had this intense issue between them didn’t sit right with me.

” Do you know everyone praises him for being an amazing Delta? ” She said quietly, looking up at me. I nodded. Yeah, although I wasn’t around, I had heard only praise from Mom, Dad, and others. ” But everyone looks past his flaws. “

” Flaws? You mean the fact that he just sleeps around? ” I asked. She nodded and I sighed. ” Raihana, that isn’t our place to decide. He’s twenty – four and he hasn’t found his mate. In a way, the one–night stands are better for him than an emotional relationship, which he doesn’t want and would possibly be destroyed when his mate does come along. He makes it clear h e only wants s*x , none of those women have an issue with it.

We can’t just shame someone or judge them on just one aspect of their lives. ” ” But if it was a girl in his place? ” She asked suddenly, looking up at me. ” What of it? ”

” Wouldn’t she be shamed? ” ” Not by all and- ” ” Bingo. ” ” She shook her head, ” So possibly half those who praise Chris would insult a female version of him. I hate how men get away with shit.

” So basically, this isn’t about Chris, this is jealousy that he’s getting to do things that perhaps you want to do? ” I raised an eyebrow. I knew Mom and Dad were quite protective of her, and sadly, even I knew that there had been different rules for me and her.

If she wanted to date, no one would have stopped her. Yes, Dad always told her to focus on her studies first, then boys, whilst I was never asked or told to do anything of the sort. It was unfair, and I wasn’t blind to it. ” No, I’m just angry that if it was me or any other girl, we would get shit for it, and he doesn’t. “

She said, glaring at me. ” But aren’t you doing exactly that? Giving him shit? ” I reached over, gently caressing her head. ” Hana … Chris isn’t the one who put those rules in place. If we want to see a change in the world, it’s got to start with us. ” ” But he is s*xist. He looks down on women. ” She clipped in. I sat back on the balls of my feet as I looked at the symbols on the ground.

” He acts like it, but he does it for a reaction. Most of the time, it’s to piss the girls off … He knows Lola will give him shit for it, and he somehow enjoys that. You might think he’s terrible, but unlike me, he’s never told the girl to leave after he’s done … He lets them stay until the morning, something I’ve never really done. I’m not saying he is right, nor am I saying he’s perfect.

He can be an idiot, but he changed a lot after his parents died. He had to look after both his siblings. His brother is really high maintenance and Chris has to deal with him too. He is probably going through a lot … And he likes to play it off … I’m not saying he isn’t a pig at times, but look beyond that.

” I said quietly, knowing Chris was far out so he couldn’t hear, but I still didn’t want him to hear. ” And you’re telling me why? ” Raihana asked moodily, but I could see she was thinking over what I said. ” We can’t judge a person over just a few comments. We also can’t expect the world to change if we ourselves don’t make a change. Give him a chance, get to know him, Raihana. He isn’t so bad. “

” Why should I get to know him .. ? ” She muttered. I didn’t say anything more, hoping she understood. I looked up at the sky, wondering wherever Delsanra was … I hoped she was ok, she was holding her own. It had been almost twenty hours since she was taken … I’m coming kitten.