Alpha Ace and his Undercover Mate

"He's my mate." I whispered, still starstruck.

"What do you mean he's your mate? " Aiden gritted out, obviously frustrated.

I didn't miss the growl that came from Ace when Aiden grabbed me. If I knew anything about mates, I knew they were very possessive.

Not right now please.

I already felt overwhelmed and utterly confused. I needed a minute to think and clear my head. Seeing my mate took me completely by surprise, and the last thing I needed was to do something I'd regret later.

"Can you give us a minute please" I rushed out as I dragged my brother outside.

I didn’t miss the disappointment that flashed across Ace's face when I stepped from the room. And what confused me the most, I almost felt hurt for him.

"You do know we're going to have to abort mission for now until we get a new place to stay right? " Aiden asked as soon as we hit the outside breeze.

"Keep your voice down! " I whisper shouted. "And no one is aborting mission. Look, we have to be close to them to get what we need and you know it"

"But Rox he's your mate! He won't stop until he gets you" He exclaimed in a whisper shout, sounding very much frustrated.

"Look, you know me better than anyone. I can avoid him until we leave okay? I can't be mates with the enemy anyways so chill"

Aiden looked pleased at that, and I was too. I know this mate bond thing was going to be a challenge, but I have to endure it. I've been through worse anyways. This won't be any different.

I hope.

"We should at least tell dad so-"

"No! " I cut him off swiftly. "Nobody is telling dad anything. He'll make us come home to find a new plan and we can't do that, it will only raise suspicion" I reasoned, knowing the outcome if this gets out.

"Promise me you wont tell him until we go back home"

"I promise" He sighed.

I sealed the deal with our signature pinky swear. Those things were sacred between us. We never broke a pinky swear. Childish I know, but it works.

"Let's get back" I moved to head back inside with a now satisfied spirit. If avoiding my mate is what I'll have to do to stay on track, then that's what I'll do.

Aiden kissed my forehead gently and we headed inside. The minute I was back in, all the reassurance I felt went through the door the minute I caught Ace's scent again. In addition, the look on his face had me shivering, as he peered at Aiden as if he was ready to pounce.

I had a mini panic attack as I thought he must've heard what we were discussing outside, but I then noticed that his 'anger' was only directed at Aiden.

"Why are you looking at him like that?" I voiced my concerns. His head snapped to me, his eyes immediately softening at the sight of my face.

"Why is he holding you like that and why did he kiss you?"

you were spying on us?" Aiden questioned, seeming

right to

up completely. He looked between us for a while,

Alpha's kids are coming to train" He mumbled more to himself, cursing under

My judgement was totally clouded, all I could think about is her

I ignored them. Just

look, and they all shuffled to stand in a straight line side by side in front of

planned, but I still would like to formally welcome you to

they individually shook our hands and welcomed us before taking their places back in the

casual now, yet so formal another time.

should happen to Calum,

the merrier,

how they did things in reverse instead of going from highest rank to lowest, but everyone has their own way of doing

manly handshake and welcomed him to the pack. Aiden knew he had to put the incident

be greeted, and

 ma cherie" He mumbled in an undeniable sexy tone. I gulped as I felt my throat closing up, not being

eyes pierced my soul as he took my hand, but

already surrendering to him completely, but I knew that could never be. I made a mental note to keep physical contact at zero

how do fully mated wolves deal

my heart rate was increasing, but as much as I wanted to, I couldn't bring

rescue, Aiden cleared his throat which led to Ace breaking contact. I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding as Aiden

up to his group with a mouth watering

I, and I'm sure the Alpha knows what he needs to already," Aiden started while Ace gave him a nod in affirmation. "I hope

the low growl that came from Ace when Aiden mentioned us leaving. I smiled a little, finding it funny how he thinks I'd

Aiden continued.

me or my little sister by any of your hands" I sent him

slapped him at each word as he

the room and I looked to see everyone

Calum and Lilly asked in unison before sharing a

in a 'duh' tone as if it was the

had sandy blonde hair from our mom while I had a mixture of cinnamon and chestnut

Who came

We resorted to our signature stare off, something we always did whenever we had the 'who was born first ' argument. We never had

us back to reality, and that's when I noticed

get settled please" I

immediately

for you to show me Lilly" I smiled at her, completely ignoring Ace. She looked to him for permission in unsurity, but he nodded after a while when he saw my determination. The hurt was evident on his face but I forced myself

heard

door bedroom and I almost continued walking, not wanting to believe it was mine. Lilly pushed the door open, revealing a large bedroom that I could only assume belonged to

this was something else. I had a king size bed for myself, and my luggage was already placed

a big closet and a part of me wished I had all my clothes to put in