Alpha Niall And His Lost Mate

England.

The land of Queens and perfect pinkies, also known as the country that I've come to love over all my years visiting.

For some odd reason, I wasn't even surprised when Clarissa told me that my answers were here, simply because since I was a child and was coming here, I've always acknowledged how much like home it felt. And it wasn't about how hospitable the wolves here were. It was more of an inner peace that made me feel at home.

What are the odds that ten years later, I'm here searching for answers that may lie in the very walls of Emerald Pack's Alpha house?

Still, I should've known that my sense of belonging at Emerald Pack wasn't just because I liked it there. Even though at that time, my wolf wasn't awake in me as yet, she knew this was where our blood lies.

If I was being honest, I was really eager yet anxious about what I'd learn. Will it be good? What if Vampires really do exist, and I'm part Vampire? Yuck. The thought alone gave me shivers.

Deciding not to think about it anymore, I peered beside me to see what Asia was doing. She was just sitting there, staring out the window with a blank expression on her face. She had barely said a word to me after Niall dropped us off at the airport.

We almost missed our flight, since Niall wouldn't let go of me. He squeezed the life out of me, and left my lips tingling from the long kiss he gave me. I could tell that he was second guessing his decision about staying home, and it was Ace, his dad, who managed to get him away from me.

Since then, the only words Asia uttered to me, were to ask me if I wanted biscuits or pretzels. She didn't look annoyed, nor did she seem in a mood. She just wasn't a good travel buddy. Then again, she wasn't a good buddy at all.

Why did I agree to this again?

Nonetheless, I simply leaned my head against my own window and closed my eyes, knowing we had a very long way to go until we reached the forested areas of England, where Emerald Pack sat.

The driver that Ty sent to pick us up was driving at a moderate speed, so I was anticipating a two hour drive at least. Knowing I didn't want to be awake through all of that, I simply snuggled into my spot and let my eyes droop.

The last thing I felt was a warm fuzzy blanket being draped over my shoulders, before I welcomed the sleep completely.

***

"Zoey? Zoey, wake up."

"Five minutes Victoria," I mumbled, snuggling more into my warm seat and make-shift bed.

"We're here silly. And I'm not your sister" The voice became much clearer, and I realized that it was Asia. It then occurred to me that we were in England, and I fell asleep on the way to the pack.

I bolted up as if fire was in my chair, as I whipped my head towards the grand Alpha house I hadn't seen in three years. My last visit was when I was fifteen.

Since then, I haven't been back, and I just realized how much I missed here. I also realized that my wolf, who was active in me for the first time ever since I've been visiting the pack, was so tranquil and purring. Almost like a purr that rumbled from my chest when I was around Niall.

"Whoa" Asia gawked as we hopped from the car, and the driver retrieved our bags, since they were just two duffle bags.

"I know" I chuckled at her reaction. Emerald Pack was indeed an 'Emerald'. Being the largest Pack in England, the Alpha house was something to behold. Niall's Alpha house was massive, but this was something else. It almost looked like a castle. Yet, it was so warm and homelike inside.

The doors burst open, and a familiar figure dashed through, running full speed towards us. I braced for impact as I met her half way, and we threw ourselves at each other in a fit of laughter and squeals. I missed her so much, and I haven't really been talking to her much like one time.

"Oh my gosh you're here!" She giggled as she hugged me impossibly tighter.

"I'm here" I confirmed. "I missed you Jody"

"I missed you too, Love. Oh my gosh you're gorgeous." She pulled away so that she was gazing at my face, and I couldn't help but beam brightly at her.

"So are you. I love you hair." I gawked as I twirled my finger around one of her curls. She had hair and skin like mine, but her hair was always something to behold. Whenever she had it loose, she looked like a beautiful lioness goddess. Her hair volume was probably twice as large as mine, but it suited her perfectly.

eyes then travelled to my neck as she threw her hands over her lips with a squeal and

knew she didn't exactly mean she 'envied' me, so I

I are fully

that out of all my close friends, I'm the only one who is mated. That makes me the only one who knew what being marked

later. Can

once as her eyes finally landed on Asia. "Oh forgive my manners. Hi I'm Jody Conley. I'm a part of the Beta family.

bit for some reason. "Conley? Wow" For the first time since we were left alone, Asia beamed. Like genuinely. "That's wow.. Um Asia Beth.

Pack. I know" Jody smiled. "I take pride in knowing all the high ranking wolf families

indeed" Asia mumbled, still looking awestruck. I

felt when Asia nudged me. "You guys look

our strange resemblance. We were the same age too, so it never went unnoticed. It then occurred to me that if Emerald Pack is actually where my blood lies,

from what Clarissa told me, My dad could've been a part of

open, and we were

the grand living room area, where we used to sit and play

first, as they came to engulf me in hugs. These were Luka's siblings, who are twins, who, coincidentally, found their mates in the same

the closest, but I loved him nonetheless. And finally, Alex, my favorite Beta ever, grabbed me in a hug

he always seemed like an older brother to me too. Even though Luka was the one who taught me basically everything, Alex taught me quite a few things too, like tracking scents in human form. Something happened to his wolf years ago, so he couldn't shift anymore. He had to learn how to do everything in human

if they were indeed my blood. That would be so

But instead of acknowledging Ty, her eyes were trained across the room. We all ogled her in confusion, and I was about to scold her for being this rude, but then we all slowly followed her gaze across the

at her the exact same way. A cup of what looked like milk was spilled beside him, as it seemed he was coming from the kitchen. My eyes widened in

whoever he is, was

took notice too. I gripped Jody's arm as we

world had stopped around you, and only the two of you are existing. As much as Asia and I have never gotten along, I was genuinely

Are you okay?" Gamma Theodore asked, finally breaking the silence

as his face broke out in a huge grin. In what seemed like two steps, he was across the room and holding her against his chest, with his nose buried in her neck. She seemed shocked at first, but I was relieved when I saw her lips tilt into a smile as

and I gushed in unison as a single tear

and I noticed he

visit for the weekend. He was going to

Australia?" I asked just to be sure. She

youngest of his two brothers in Fullmoon Pack in Australia. He's gamma blood like Theodore. He just turned twenty-five too. I'm actually jealous that he's

wonder they couldn't find each other" I whispered back.

at it on a globe, they were actually

time since I knew her, her eyes held so much light. I always knew that all she needed was to find her own mate instead

me on this trip, and James just happened to visit his cousin's Pack for

new found excitement erupted in me. But then,

room that hasn't found their mate?" She asked, and a series of chuckles went around the room. "Once Zoey leaves, I am travelling the world!" She drew dramatically. "I'm not getting any younger....Congrats by the way you two. So happy for you"

James held her against his side. "I'm Beta Asia from the Truemoon Pack. Thank you for welcoming me into your pack and home" James gazed at her in admiration at that, and I just

mate bond. It does that to

as he shook her hand. "Welcome to Emerald Pack. If you need anything, ask any of us or even Zoey. She knows

But what shocked me, was how happy she looked at me

my mate" She mouthed

Maybe this trip was for the

she'd help me, and Ty

found her mate.

***