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.

you. If you want to take things slow,

After all, a part of my mission entailed getting

myself laughing occasionally at some stories he told me, and he would tell me how beautiful my laugh was each

wanted to do some one on one fighting, but Ace wouldn't allow

offered to challenge

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

He asked as

get me in the side, which

a nervous laugh. No use trying to tone it down

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

eyes widened at my move, as I held my knee to his chest to keep him down. "You have great strength and stamina too.

I didn't even know was a thing. I lied to everyone at least once in my life and I never felt

wanting to say anything else. This 'training' is going to be challenging for me. I was never the person to lose a challenge, so I'm 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

my water that

He asked, getting his

I need

massage" He said suggestively with a smirk. I playfully

hazel eyes. He gently removed some of my hair that was stuck to my forehead, as he peered into my soul, making my body grow weaker by

quickly darted to my lips, which I involuntarily bit, making him growl lowly. His eyes

I knew this would cause trouble later, but in that moment, I just wanted to escape from reality, and a kiss from my mate could do just

"Roxy!"

quickly jumped from Ace's hold, turning abruptly to see Aiden moving towards us. I was slightly relieved, but my

through our mindlink as he approached us with a smile, though I knew it was only to fool

up okay! It's really hard to resist"~ I

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

man," Ace greeted as Aiden stopped in front of us, totally

find her here. Do you mind? I would like to talk

With that, he threw his towel over his shoulder and gave us a nod before

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

falling for

a frustrated sigh. He

Rox?" He asked as soon as