Alpha Ace and his Undercover Mate

I rolled to the side of my bed, being met with nothing but mountains of blankets.

"Ace? "

I waited but there was no answer.

"Aceee? " I dragged a little louder than before, but still no answer.

There was a light throb in my head, and I slowly opened my eyes. I had to squint as the light beamed through the slightly opened curtains, and I saw that it was no doubt around ten in the morning.

I dragged myself to my bathroom and grabbed a few pills to ease my pain, then I proceeded to cleanse my mouth. I dared myself to meet my gaze in the mirror, and I actually flinched at the sight of my own face.

Sad, I know.

My face was pale, my eyes were puffy and my hair was everywhere. So, I attempted to tame my messy locks and applied some witch hazel to my eyes to reduce the puffiness.

Going back to my room, I noticed a white card sitting on my nightstand, and I saw that it was a note from Ace.

*I've gone to do some work, but the minute you wake up just link me and I'll be there. Don't hesitate Roxy*

But of course, I hesitated.

In fact, I had a mini panic attack when I remembered how I cried for hours last night, not once uttering a word to Ace. I could feel his emotions top notch, and it was pure pain, sadness and confusion as he held me. I knew it was killing him not knowing the real reason for my breakdown, but I also knew he didn't want to upset me more by asking me what was wrong.

So he simply stayed with me, uttering sweet nothings now and then and rubbing my skin soothingly. I didn't know when I fell asleep but I'm glad I did.

What I was worried about was telling Ace what was really wrong with me. I knew I had to tell him everything, but Aiden's little stunt was never supposed to be a part of it.

I was already scared about what Ace would do when he learned the truth. Not to mention going ahead and adding another thing for him to be pissed about.

When I finally gathered enough courage to go find him instead of making him come to me, I quickly reached out to Aiden in our mindlink, but it wasn't there. He didn't shut me out or anything, he was just too far away. More than forty miles away.

That only meant he listened to me and went home. By now dad probably knows everything.

I checked my phone and indeed, I had a ton of missed calls and messages from dad, Jane and Phillip. This was more than enough confirmation for me to know that I had to find Ace.

Guessing that the only place he would be was his office, I quickly made my way down the familiar hall. My feet felt heavier with each step and my heart beat faster by the second.

What if dad already called him?

What if something happened to Aiden?

What if Ace hates me after I tell him everything?

I pushed away the doubt that was creeping up my neck and clawing at my throat and I pushed his office door open without knocking. But again, he wasn't there.

Deciding I had no time to waste, I quickly linked him telling him that I was in his office. I also noticed that I was yet to have breakfast, which can't be healthy for the baby, so I told him to bring me an apple too.

informed me that he was on his way, so I

kept shaking. I also noticed that my senses were heightened more

sat on his desk under some books. It was the half hidden word that caught my attention. ‘Silent-’’, it read,

Silent Moon Pack.

pack. It was a folder about

best of me and I opened it. My breath hitched as I glanced over each document that was fastened

I wished I had never met

had caught me running past my border into his land and brought me to him. Or I wished... anything! Anything but meeting him in my back stabbing plan to take

proved that Ace was

all the land Alpha John took from my dad eighteen years ago. The second document held all the

the services Ace was willing to offer to my dad, for the rebuilding of pack areas, and

signed and stamped by Ace. Only my father's signature

mate right? Of course he would've wanted to do all this to make

do I say I didn't deserve him? Because all of these documents were made before I met Ace. The proof was there printed in bold black numbers that

me, he was doing it because it was right and he wanted

take something by force that he was gonna give willingly. And

on his face and a tray of breakfast in his hand. And to think, I only asked him

deserve this

look of concern when he took in my teary face. I wasn't crying, I just

"Roxy what's wrong? "

and rushed to my side to hold my face, regarding me worriedly. I shook my head and tried to look anywhere but his

too great for me. I've never done any good thing for you

have given me from the minute I met you was pure joy inside, knowing that I've found you. And you have given me so much more than you could imagine. Now what is this all about Roxy? Why are you saying

throat as I eyed the folder that I placed back on

I see you've found my

"Surprise?"

of food in front of me, before gesturing for me to sit

I can't eat right

you've been upset since last night, but you

to eat the food. He

information I dug up about my pack lands, and all the information I found regarding the

but Ace only rubbed my back soothingly as he

I do know is that I had to give back your dad what's his. My dad really had

"Ace"

want to do it more and faster, so I was gonna reveal it to you when

I wished you had

early, I really hope it makes you happy. I know you were affected by this war as much as I was, and my dad may not have done the right thing, but I will.

"Ace-"

breaking off a piece of toast

gave him a desperate look, but he just smiled. "I'm actually glad you found it. I hope it can

him. He had

tell you. " I admitted desperately. He shifted on his desk as he watched me expectantly.

"I'm listening "

Aiden didn't give me