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

and my feet kept shaking. I also noticed that my senses were heightened more than usual: something that happens when a wolf was high on

the half hidden word that caught my

Silent Moon Pack.

a

the best of me and I opened it. My breath hitched as I glanced

all. I wished I had never met Ace the way

I had met him in some stupid Alpha meeting or gathering. I wished someone had caught me running past my border into his land and brought me to him. Or I wished... anything! Anything but

that Ace was

ago. The second document held all the transfer information necessary, for my pack members who were held here to

dad, for the rebuilding of pack areas, and training of younger wolves who

alliance treaty, already signed and stamped by Ace. Only my father's signature was required after they

he's my mate right? Of course he would've wanted to do all this to make me happy and willing to live with

no that wasn't the case. Why do I say I didn't deserve him? Because all of these documents were made before I met Ace. The proof was

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

we were, going to take something by force that he was gonna give

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

don't deserve this

his calm sweet smile to a look of concern when he took in my teary face. I wasn't crying, I just

"Roxy what's wrong? "

my face, regarding me worriedly. I shook my

I've never done any good thing for

lips before continuing. "All 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 such

got stuck in my throat as I eyed the folder that I placed back on the table. His

see you've

"Surprise?"

and placed the tray full of food

I can't

a stern look. "I know you've been upset since last night, but you

his reasoning and decided to eat the food. He then proceeded

the case with your pack. With all the information I dug up about my pack lands, and all the

sniffled through a mouth full of bacon, but Ace only rubbed

My dad really had no reason keeping those people and

"Ace"

me want to do it more and faster, so I was gonna reveal it to you when you and Aiden's four months were over. You see Roxy, I was never good with surprises, hence why I always shut

how I wished you had

affected by this war as much as I was, and my dad

"Ace-"

a piece of toast and putting it in

actually glad you found it. I hope it can cheer you up a bit from whatever happened last night. I just want you to be

He had an expectant look on his face, and I'm sure the sadness in my

I admitted desperately. He shifted on his desk as he

"I'm listening "

Aiden didn't give me