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?"

Aiden questioned, seeming infuriated. Oh the

right to spy she's

He shot back, shutting him I'm up completely. He looked between us for a

coming to train" He mumbled more to himself,

all I could think about is her being my mate. I'm not

'mate' but I

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 our pack and home"

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

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

happen to Calum, he

more the

puzzled me how they did things in reverse instead of going from

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

was my turn to be greeted, and my

in an undeniable sexy tone. I gulped as I felt my throat closing up, not being able to

soul as he took my hand, but instead of shaking

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

mated

rate was increasing, but as much as I wanted to, I couldn't bring myself to pull

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

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

growl that came from Ace when Aiden mentioned us leaving. I smiled a little,

Aiden continued.

comes to me or my little sister by any of

slapped him at each word as he winced under each hit,

gasps erupted around the room and I looked to see everyone staring at us wide

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

tone as if it was the most obvious thing

part. Only difference is that Aiden had sandy blonde hair from our mom while I had a mixture of cinnamon and chestnut brown hair from my dad. He also looked slightly older than me

cool! Who came out first? " Ryan

time. We resorted to our signature stare off, something we always did whenever we had the 'who was born first ' argument. We never had our mom around to tell us and our

when I

get settled

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

Ace. She looked to him for permission in unsurity, but he nodded after a while when

just tired bro. She'll come around" I heard Calum say before I disappeared

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 a

I had a king

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