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. Oh

have a right to spy she's

looked between us for

to train" He mumbled

for my behaviour. My judgement was totally clouded, all I could think about is her being my mate.

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

everyone in the room a look, and they all shuffled to stand in a straight line side by side in front

still would like to formally welcome you to our pack and home" Mr Alpha said

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

was impressed that they could be so casual now, yet so formal another time. It

learnt that Ryan lived here too. He was Calum's younger brother, so if anything should happen to Calum, he would automatically take the place as Beta instead of searching the whole

the

It puzzled me how they did things in reverse instead

and welcomed him to the pack. Aiden knew he had to put the incident that occurred a few minutes ago behind him. We had to gain their trust after

it was my turn to be greeted,

undeniable sexy tone. I gulped as

took

to him completely, but I knew that could never be.

how do fully mated wolves deal with

but as much

I let out a breath I didn't

broke eye contact as he backed up to his group with a mouth watering smile

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

from Ace when Aiden mentioned us leaving.

Aiden continued.

I do hope no harm comes to me or my little sister

Aiden, we're twins! " I slapped him at each word as he winced under each hit, trying

erupted around the room and I looked to

guys are twins?" Calum and Lilly asked in unison before sharing

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

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

is so cool! Who came out

off, something we always did whenever we had the 'who was born

reality, and that's when

like to get settled please"

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

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 not to

she's just tired bro. She'll come around" I heard Calum say

double door bedroom and I almost continued walking, not wanting to believe it was mine. Lilly pushed the door

a king size bed for myself, and my luggage

closet and a part of me wished I had all my clothes to put in there. I could see that there was a