Alpha Niall And His Lost Mate

"Something smells off."

I rolled my eyes without turning to face her and continued to search for the pancake syrup.

From the moment I stepped into the kitchen, Asia tensed and has been giving me the stink eye ever since.

Of course every wolf knows that when a female wolf is marked, her scent mixes with her mate's. But it was a majestic scent; not 'off' like she presumed. She was just jealous that MY mate marked me.

I finally found the syrup and squirted a large amount onto my mountain of pancakes. I was extremely moody this morning since I woke up without Niall, but I knew that it was the post-mark pre-heat effects.

The fact that I was marked would throw my emotions off a whole lot for the first couple days, especially if I wasn't with my mate. But the fact that my heat was this close too, I was like a deadly ball of emotions walking around.

I was really considering completing the mating process before the full moon, that way I wouldn't have to go through the detrimental heat cycle that I've heard so much about.

If Niall and I should mate before the full moon, I'll still have my heat, but it would be bearable. The most that would happen is a high temperature and the extreme horniness, but at least I wouldn't be dying from pain and whatnot.

I've never had a heat cycle, but I am already dreading it.

A whole night of fever, sweating, excruciating abdominal pain and never ending arousal? Doesn't sound enticing to me.

At that moment, Jared walked in just as I was about to walk out. I came down for breakfast, but I was avoiding Asia at all costs, hence why I decided to eat in the living or dining room.

He perked up as soon as he entered with a confused look on his face. He whipped his head towards me, then a broad smile took over his lips.

"Well well. Look who's making progress," he said before pulling me into an awkward side hug, since I had my pancakes in my hand.

I blushed under his gaze as he continued to ogle me in excitement. I knew this was a big thing for all of us, so I couldn't blame him.

"Congrats Zoey. I'm so glad you're officially part of the family" He added and I heard a scoff behind me but ignored it.

"Thanks Jared, I feel like family. By the way, do you know where Niall is?" I asked, assuming he might have an idea. The last thing a wolf needs after just being marked, is waking up alone.

"Not sure. Maybe some pack business if he left that early."

"Okay," I mumbled, somewhat agreeing with him. It must've been important.

Just as I was about to head out, when I heard the back door open. I turned around to see a sweaty Niall just entering. He had on black sweats, plain t-shirt and a backpack, and he looked undeniably gorgeous.

The moment he saw me, his eyes lit up and he made his way over to me. He engulfed me in a hug and dropped a kiss on my cheek, before whispering a good morning.

"I'm sorry I left so early this morning, but I had an emergency at the back border with my border patrol" He explained, and every ounce of annoyance that was in me disappeared at that, since I knew just how important having a strong and stable border patrol was.

"Is everything okay?" I asked in concern.

"Everything is good now," he assured. "Just needed my help that's all."

I nodded. "Okay good"

snarky voice retorted from behind me, and this time

let it go Asia. Just stop okay?" He snapped, though what I had planned to say would've

just casually shrugged and

know I just got here and I may have no right to say this, but why is she even here?

know she can be a pain in the ass, but she is

she doesn't grow up soon, then the pack will feel it too

Niall proclaimed as he cut a piece of my pancake and brought it

boher me," I said with a mouth full of pancakes. Niall chuckled

her duty to bother me"

on her now okay? If it makes you feel better, I would like to take you somewhere today if you're up for it"

I had gone out, but it was mostly with Roxy, since Niall

of course I'm up for it" I almost squealed as he

in about fifteen" He announced before

over my pigtails that I got last night, but I noticed that they were fuzzy, since my scarf somehow got discarded

to undo the braids and separating the curls in the process. Victoria always did this for me, so I had assumed that it would've looked good like

I heard Niall say from behind me, and I whipped

asked shyly as he made his way

close to him. Maybe it was the effect of the mark, but I could feel as my wolf purred at the mere scent and presence of him. I had no idea how one person could do this

But Niall seemed to have had the same idea,

immediately responded to the kiss, and it was then that I realized that it was my new favourite thing to do. I felt on cloud nine as I wrapped my arms around his neck and buried one of my hands

and caressed his scalp with my fingers. His arms tightened around my waist, and one hand

to build up, and it was

knows what. I hadn't even noticed when he entered, and he didn't even

I just came for a bottle of water," he said casually, and I had to try really

that I was never a PDA

go?" Niall asked as I turned to face him again. It was obvious that we both

I replied quickly

as long as I was with him, it

***

here" Niall announced as he removed

the area,

small, wild yellow flowers. The area was open and bright, and I noticed that it was like a

side, just like what we had just emerged from, so it

and calming. There were even small white butterflies roaming around, giving the area that fairy-tale look. Finally, in the middle of it all, ran a small stream that didn't look over a foot deep.

all so lovely that I couldn't take a minute to

this is so beautiful" I

like it?" He asked as he placed a yellow flower in

I love it" I gushed as

head on my shoulder. "This used to be my parent's spot. But the moment they brought me here I

that "Maybe I can steal it from you too," I teased as I turned around and quickly kissed him before

here, I want to be

myself you know?" I told him