My Alpha's Wolfless Daughter
My Alpha’s Wolfless Daughter – Chapter 44

Ayla

I awoke with a start, sitting straight up. I was breathless as I looked around to replace I was back in my room. Nate was asleep beside me, and we were both naked. Looking through the window, the sun was just setting.

My head was spinning with the events that happened earlier. Did I really succeed or was it all just a dream? But why would Nate and I be asleep this late in the day? How did we even get back here in the first place?

The door flew open, causing me to jump and Nate sprung up, gasping, until he saw it was Xander and he laid back down. I held the sheet to my chest as Prince Silas, Prince Chase and Kaden came rushing in behind Xander.

“Ayla, are you okay?” Xander breathed out. Nate was drawing circles on my bare back and I was trying to hold in the m**n from his touch.

“I’m good, Xander. Did everyone make it back?” I gasped out, and Nate chuckled.

“We are all back. We’ll meet you in the dining room when you two are ready,” Xander said, before turning around and pushing the others out. My eyes locked with Kaden’s and my heart twisted. It wasn’t my intention to hurt him. I still care about him deeply, but I love Nate.

Once the door was closed behind them, Nate leaned over and kissed my thigh. The simple act caused me to shiver as goosebumps covered my body and my n*****s hardened. I looked down at him and smiled. I wasn’t going to apologize for being with Nate or loving him. I’ll always care about Kaden but he needs to move on from what we had.

“Are you okay, baby?” Nate’s voice was husky and I was instantly wet.

“Perfect.” I purred, licking my lips. I pushed Nate onto his back and climbed on top of him, straddling him.

I gasped as I finally noticed the mark on his chest. It was now two black wolves howling up at a full moon. The full moon was the scale I gave him to fortify the bond. I ran my fingers over the mark and Nate shivered.

Nate moved my hair out of the way, causing me to shiver as his fingertips brushed over my mark.

“Baby, it’s beautiful,” he breathed out.

“So is yours.” I m****d as he bucked his h**s. He chuckled as he ran his hands down my h**s.

The tingles brought my body to life and I rolled my h**s, my hands gripping his chest. Nate’s c**k pushed into my folds and I m****d loudly as I almost came undone. Nate g*****d and I no longer cared about foreplay. I need my mate inside of me, I thought, as I reached between us.

“f**k,” I m****d as I pushed his tip into my clit before I moved it to my entrance. I sat back and his girth filled me up perfectly. The sensation clouded my mind with l**t as I gasped for breath.

I thought s*x before was intensive, but this takes the cake. I don’t ever want to leave this bed again. A growl rumbled Nate’s chest before he flipped us.

“f**k, baby, you feel like heaven,” he g*****d against my neck as he pounded into me.

My legs wrapped around his waist as he filled me completely. And I swear I forgot how to breathe as my o****m ripped through me with so much intensity I was seeing stars.

Nate let out a g***n as he quickened his pace, turning me back into a moaning mess. I never want this man to stop.

“Nate,” I screamed as we released together. He grunted and g*****d before he stilled on top of me. We were both gasping as we stared at each other.

I may not have liked Amphitrite checking out my mate, but she was right, he was a god. And he was all mine. I cupped his cheeks and he turned his head to peck my hand. I pulled Nate down and pressed my lips to his. Tingles from our touch filled my lips and I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down on top of me. I needed him closer, as I licked the seam of his lips. As he thrusts his tongue into my mouth, he lifted my arms above my head, holding me in place as he rolled his h**s.

“Nate,” I m****d against his lips. He kissed his way down my jaw, to my neck.

“We aren’t even closed to being finished.” He g*****d against my ear as he nibbled on my earlobe.

“Just let me touch you,” I begged, and he pulled away to smirk down at me.

“I love it when you beg, baby.”

It took us two hours to get down to the dining room to meet the others. Honestly, I didn’t care about seeing any of them. My mate had become my addiction and I couldn’t get enough of him.

“I feel the same way, baby,” Nate whispered in my ear, reading my thoughts, before we walked into the dining room. His breath against my skin caused me to shiver.

I didn’t realize how hungry I was until the doors were opened and the aroma of food hit my nose. My tummy rumbled loudly and Nate chuckled.

“I’ll need to get you some midnight snacks,” he smirked, and I giggled. He pulled me to his side and kissed my temple.

“Ayla, how are you feeling?” Queen Laura greeted me. She rushed over and wrapped me in a hug.

“Honestly, I feel great. I’ve never felt like this before,” I told her.

“Powerful?” She asked.

“Peaceful.” I breathed out. I finally felt at peace. This was my path in life and I knew what to do. I may not know what to expect, but I can handle anything with Nate at my side.

“That’s wonderful, come on, you both must be starving.” She smiled, pulling me towards the table.

“I love the new mark.” She whispered and I smiled. I love it also. It was perfect. The moon was now full with my wolf and Duke, etched in my skin. All of it was opalescent with black and purple like my scales.

Nate pulled out a chair for me and then we both sat down. Queen Laura sat down beside her king again. Xander moved to sit beside me. I wish I was able to spend more time with him. I may have Nate, but I loved hanging out with Xander. We would always have so much fun together.

“How are you doing?” He asked me, wrapping his arm around my shoulder, and giving me a side hug. I leaned up and kissed his cheek, smiling at him. Nate squeezed my thigh and I placed my hand over his.

“I’m doing good. I still haven’t heard my wolf, but besides that, I feel good. Stronger than before. Has the mind link shown up yet?” I asked him.

“That’s good. I’m not sure. No one here is a part of my kingdom.” He said, removing his arm.

“It hasn’t yet, princess,” Prince Silas answered.

“When it does, remember to build a wall in your mind. It will make it so everyone won’t be able to hear your thoughts unless you want them to.” Nate explained.

“Anything else we should know?” King Samual asked.

“There is a distance restriction. But other than that, I don’t think there’s anything else. All of you will be fine. It will make things a lot easier for all of you,” Nate answered.

Dinner was finally served and I couldn’t help but stuff my face. I was so hungry. I don’t think I’ve ever been this hungry before, it’s like I was starting to eat my own stomach. Both Nate and Xander chuckled as I let out a small m**n.

“Baby, it’s because of your wolf,” Nate said, and I just nodded.

“Or she’s pregnant.” Prince Silas chuckled from across the table. I heard Kaden growl as my head shot up to look at Prince Silas.

“Oh, don’t look so surprised princess. If you’re going to f**k like rabbits, it’s going to happen.” Prince Silas grinned and I gulped.

“Son, with all this baby talk, I think it’s a perfect time to tell you, your father and I are going to try for another baby.” The queen grinned at her son and he gagged. I should have laughed at his situation but I was just so stunned by the ‘me being pregnant’ comment, I couldn’t think straight.

There’s no way I could be pregnant, right? I’m following more of the mermaid side. I already had my period and mermaids can only get pregnant under the full moon. I won’t be able to know anything until my wolf finally speaks to me.

“So, princess Ayla, what’s the plan?” Prince Chase asked me, pulling me from my thoughts.

“Oh yes, the plan,” I stammered out and then internally facepalmed myself. Nate squeezed my thigh and I took a deep breath.

“I think it’s best if everyone returns to their kingdoms. As of now, we need to collect intel on the Crimson Tide pack. When we have more information and a plan, then we can attack together.” I explained.

“And where are you going to be?” Kaden asked me and Nate’s chest grumbled.

“I’ll be in my uncle’s pack. It’s located beside the Crimson Tide pack. That’s where Nate and I will be. But I do think all the kingdoms should have a select team in place for when we do call upon you for your help.” I answered him.

“And what about the western kingdom? Are you going to take over as queen?” Prince Silas asked me.

“Honestly, I was thinking that the kingdom could be split three ways between the three of you. I trust all of you completely. I don’t know the person who will take over, since my mother is no longer fit and I’m her illegitimate child. It was something I was going to talk to my grandmother about.” I shrugged.

“My dear, you’d give up your kingdom?” The king asked, and I nodded.

“I have no idea how to run a kingdom and I know all three of you would never let me down. And if the western kingdom was being fed false information so this other person could rule, then I wouldn’t trust them to rule. As I said, I’ll have to talk it over with my grandmother and see if it’s something that could even happen.” I explained.

“The goddess’ chose wisely, when they chose you.” The king winked at me.

“ I have a lot to live up to,” I told him with a smile.

“I’ll make arrangements for our travels tomorrow,” Xander informed me.

“Xander, I want you to head back to the western kingdom,” I told him.

“Ayla, absolutely not. My orders are to protect you. I’m not leaving you, especially being so close to a hostile pack.” He protested.

“I’ll be with Nate and my uncle’s pack. What could possibly happen?” I gave him a pointed look.

“Nate, will you help me out here!” Xander yelled, irritated.

“Hey, that’s not fair!” I scolded him. And he glared at me.

“Ayla!”

“Xander!” We glared at each other until Nate cleared his throat.

“Xander, I need you to get a team together. You can’t do that if you’re with me at the pack.” I sighed.

“I already have the team ready. They will be staying in the house your grandmother gave you. We will be patrolling with the wolves to keep you safe.” He declared proudly.

“Really?” I huffed.

“I’m a commander for a reason. And what the hell did you think I’ve been doing?” He asked me, raising an eyebrow.

“I don’t know, sleeping?” I shrugged.

“Ayla, I have orders to protect you.” Xander sighed.

“So I’m back to being an order then? I whispered, playing with the food on my plate. I was no longer hungry.

“Ayla, it might be a good idea to have the mermaid and the wolves working together. It will build trust between them.” The queen said, and I looked at her.

“If that’s the case, then all of the kingdoms should have men there providing protection,” Kaden said.

“Honestly, talk to Xander about it. I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do?” I told him and Xander sighed beside me and Nate squeezed my thigh.

Everything I was feeling earlier was wiped away in an instant when I realized I had no idea what I was doing. Everyone else seemed to know, but I had no idea about anything. I wasn’t a trained warrior and I didn’t strategize.

“My men will assess the situation first and when we need reinforcements, I’ll call upon the other kingdom. The plan is to not draw attention to ourselves. I’m hoping we can blend in as much as possible.” Xander explained to Kaden.

“I’ll send warriors to watch the waterways,” Kaden told Xander, and I gasped.

“Absolutely not! If the Crimson Tide pack is dangerous, I’m not putting anyone else at risk of being taken. Everyone will hang back until we are ready with a plan or something changes.” I said.

“Ayla, you can’t order me in my own kingdom. As long as I’m in my kingdom, I can do as I wish,” Kaden declared. And Nate growled beside me.

“Wow, really, Kaden? I wasn’t saying that to boss you around. Why ask if you are just going to do what you want?” I exclaimed.

“And why do you trust everyone else but me?” He retorted and I was taken aback.

“What the hell are you talking about? I’m willing to give you a third of the western kingdom because I trust you. I just don’t want to see you or anyone else get hurt because you think you have to prove something.” I defended.

“And what the hell do I need to prove?” He scoffed.

“I don’t know, Kaden. What are you trying to prove? I’m trying to keep you safe and you’re being a d**k.” I yelled, and the chandelier hanging above the table shook. The crystals chimed when they hit each other.

“I don’t need you to keep me safe, Ayla. I can take care of myself.” He growled, standing up from the table.

“Yeah, I can see that. But we are all working together on this and you need to be a team player.” I smashed my hands on the table as I stood up.

“Why do you keep fighting me?” I breathed out.

“You are making a mistake.” He grumbled.

“That’s enough. You have no right to speak to her like that.” Nate yelled, standing from his seat.

“I do if I feel like she is making a mistake. Everything she does affects all of us.” Kaden yelled back.

“The only mistake she is making is trusting you,” Nate growled and Kaden clenched his jaw.

My emotions started to bubble to the surface again and I felt like I might explode. What the hell was happening? I felt so confident when I woke up and now I’m just this weak little girl again. And how can I ask any of them to trust me when I have no idea what I’m doing? What if I get everyone killed?

“Stop!” I yelled out, unable to contain myself. My eyes were clamped shut and I didn’t know what was happening as I was thrown to the floor followed by a deafening crash.

“Baby, are you okay?” I heard Nate and I opened my eyes. He was hovering above me, concern was written on his face.

“What the hell happened?”