Alpha Ace and his Undercover Mate

"Hey you okay?" I was shaken from my thoughts by my mate's question. I didn't even notice that I zoned out.

‘Oh yes I'm great. Just contemplating who to betray.’

"I'm fine," I replied instead, as we walked towards a huge gym. I suddenly got excited to hit those machines, wanting to relieve the stress and tension forming in my body.

"You like it?" Ace asked after seeing my facial expression. I simply nodded as we neared the entrance.

"Wait till you see the inside." He held my hand, leading me through the door. I noticed how good holding his hands made me feel. It made me wish that things could always be like this.

He wasn't joking about the inside. It was huge and lovely. The machines were modern and looked expensive. There were different types all over the huge room, and I could see that there were other parts to the gym. I instantly knew that I'd be spending a lot of time here.

I found a comfortable spot to stretch and warm up before I could actually get to the good stuff. Ace stood watching my every move, and as much as it was weird, I liked feeling his eyes on me.

"Aren't you gonna go work out or something?" I asked as I stood up.

"I'd rather stay here with you," he replied sweetly. I just gave him a small smile and made my way to a treadmill.

"Why are you so distant?" He asked as he followed me.

"What do you mean?" I knew exactly what he meant, yet I asked, simply because I didn't know how to reply.

"Since you got here, you haven't said anything to me. I gave you time to come around but it's killing me" He stopped the machine and turned me to face him. "What's wrong?" He whispered, holding my face in his hands.

"Nothing" I mumbled, trying to get out of his hold, but he wouldn't budge.

"I know something is up. I can tell you're affected by the mate bond as much as I am, but something is holding you back. What is it? We'll get through it together" His eyes held so much truth and promise, and all I wanted to do was give into him, but the consequences were too great.

"Nothing is up. I just want to focus on my mission" I told him truthfully. We were thinking about different missions but my statement wasn't a lie.

He remained quiet for a while, as if contemplating something. "Can’t you accept me and still complete your training?"

I cringed at his question and my heart sank. I was hoping he wouldn't have asked, because if I was being truthful, I didn't know the answer.

"I-I don't know" I stuttered, walking to the next machine as soon as the words left my mouth to prevent any more questioning.

to take things slow, then so be it" He really

me. After all, a part of my mission

two hours working out and talking. I found myself laughing occasionally at some stories he told me, and he would tell me how beautiful my laugh was each time. Just in the short span of time, I learnt

some one on one fighting, but Ace wouldn't

to challenge me, which I happily

could tell that he was going easy on me, and I had to try my best to keep my skills at bay since I wasn't supposed to let them know that

much better than I suspected. Did you train back in your pack?" He asked as he threw a punch to my face

legs to get me in the side, which I

if saying 'see', and I let out a nervous laugh. No

I replied, throwing a punch to his rib, then tripping him in the process. I wasn't entirely lying, but

chest to keep him

thing. I lied to everyone at least once in

going to have a hard time convincing these people that I was not passed the stage I presumed to be. I guess that's why Phillip and dad originally put me as

that Ace brought for me, when he

day?" He

I need a

I give a mean massage" He said suggestively with a smirk. I playfully hit

gently removed some of my hair

darted to my lips, which I involuntarily bit, making him growl lowly. His eyes found mine once again,

I knew this would cause trouble later, but in that moment, I just wanted to escape

"Roxy!"

quickly jumped from Ace's hold, turning abruptly to see Aiden moving towards us.

are you thinking!?"~ He screamed at me through our mindlink as he approached us with a smile, though I knew it

It's really hard to resist"~

off the connection to me, and I cringed. This was when

as Aiden stopped in front of us, totally

find her here. Do you mind? I would

back at the house." With that, he threw

out a low whimper which unintentionally came out of my mouth. Aiden's eyes immediately shot out of his

falling for

harder than I thought" I replied honestly with a frustrated sigh. He ran his hand over his face before leading me outside

He asked