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?"

us?" Aiden questioned, seeming infuriated.

right to spy

shutting him I'm up completely. He looked between us for

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

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

felt butterflies every time he said 'mate' but I ignored them. Just like

to stand in a straight line side

planned, but I still would like to formally

stating their rankings as they individually shook our hands and welcomed us before taking their places back in

they could be so casual now, yet so formal another time.

too. He was Calum's younger brother, so if anything should happen to Calum, he would automatically take the place as

more the

did things in reverse instead of going

manly handshake and welcomed him to the pack. Aiden knew he had to put the incident that occurred a few minutes ago

greeted, and my heart beat increased

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

soul as he took my hand, but instead

felt electric bolts shot through my body at the very small but effective contact. I felt my body already surrendering to him completely, but I knew that could never be. I made a mental note to keep physical contact at zero to none,

mated

my heart rate was increasing, but as much as I wanted to, I

Ace breaking contact. I let out a breath I

as he backed up to his group with a

to already," Aiden started while Ace gave him a nod in affirmation. "I

us leaving. I smiled a little, finding it funny how he thinks I'd

Aiden continued.

sister by any of your

Aiden, we're twins! " I slapped him at each word as

series of gasps erupted around the room and I looked to

and Lilly asked in unison before sharing a 'awe' look at their cute

yeah," I said in a 'duh' tone as if it was the most obvious thing in

of cinnamon and chestnut brown hair from my dad. He also looked slightly

came out first?

our signature stare off, something we always did whenever we had the 'who was born first

back to reality, and that's when I noticed that our bags were already gone to our

else, I would like to get settled please" I

room" Lilly suggested excitedly but was immediately shut down by Ace who offered to take

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

heard Calum

double 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

something else. I had a king size bed for myself, and

all my clothes to put in there. I could see that there was a bathroom attached to the bedroom, but at least