The Silent Alpha

Chapter 12: Turmoil 

***Natalia*** 

Zane leaves to collect his things and Agnes from Nikki and Micah's place, giving me the chance to really think about what I just agreed to.I head to the bathroom to splash cool water on my face and neck, letting out a huge sigh as I wipe the sweat from my brow.

My reflection mocks my pathetic situation, laughing at me for accepting yet another wolf into my life.

‘Don't let him get too close" I remind myself.

' Every kind gesture, every kiss, every gentle caress of my face...it will all be a lie.He doesn't really love me.He doesn't care about me no matter how much he says he does"

Tears spring to my eyes as I think about all the times Christian looked me in the eyes with such false sincerity, professing his undying love for me all the while f*****g my sister behind my back.

Wiping the tears that stain my cheeks, I inspect my reflection, my eyes scrutinizing every imperfection.

Dark circles hug my eyes from my restless night.

Fearful that Zane would find me, I called out of work this morning, keeping Kota home instead of taking him to daycare.

Of course, my attempts proved futile.

The wolf found me without much effort.

‘I am not good enough to fall in love with anyways" I shrug to myself, drying off my face.

‘I couldn't even keep my husband interested in me before he looked elsewhere...Perhaps Zane will also find me inadequate as a mate and move on as well.." I nod at my reflection reassuringly.

‘Yes.Sooner or later, he'll stop liking me and I'll be free"

Having given myself the pep talk of the century, I hurry to find little Kota playing in the backyard and call him to me.He happily waddles over to me with a grin on his face.

"Where's Zane, mommy?" he asks, looking behind me into the living room.

"Can he come play with me?"

I crouch down and lift him into my arms, carrying him over to the living room and sitting him down on the sofa.I smooth down his hair and cup his chubby cheeks in my hands.

"Kota," I say, forcing a smile for him.

"What do you think about Zane staying with us … just for a little bit?"

His eyes widen with joy.

"Yeah!" He cries, jumping up on his feet and clapping his hands.

"Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"

"You like that idea?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.

Kota jumps onto the couch and bursts into laughter.

"Yeah," he giggles, resting his chin in his hands.

"And what about Agnes? Can she stay here too?" I ask.

Kota bounces on his toes, shooting his fingers up in a happy I pout at him.

"I thought I made the best cookies..."

"No," he grins, shaking his head and jumping up like a rabbit.

I feign hurt at his honesty and he rushes up to kiss me square on the lips.

"But Mommy makes the best pancakes!" He chirps.

Kota suddenly stretches out his arms like a plane and flies over to his toy chest, pulling out his favorite toy train and action figures.

"What are you doing?" I ask as he makes a small pile of toys.

"To play with Zane," he shrugs as if that were the most obvious answer.

Worry fills my heart as I realize that Kota would be affected by Zane’s imminent departure.

I would need to do everything in my power to make sure Zane rejects me quickly and leaves us both in one piece.

"Remember, Kota," I sigh, crawling over to him.

"He’s only here for a little while.He won’t be here forever.Entiendes? understand ?"I ask.

He nods and continues to make a pile of toys for Zane when he arrives.

Seeing no point in explaining any further, I rush off to the guest room and ensure it’s comfortable for Agnes, changing the sheets and myself to share my space with a man.

out two drawers for Zane and make room

I stare at the Queen sized bed I

was large enough to fit us both

man touching me in my

readjust the pillows and an idea pops into my head, making me laugh knowing

set in the horizon and a small part of me hopes

mind, the doorbell rings, my heart sinking

over to

Nikki and Micah waiting just behind them to be let

my saliva will soothe my dry throat, stepping off to the side to let

are their belongings while Niki and

up to the man with his arms wide

"You’re here!"

throws his bag over his shoulder and bends down flip at the sight of my

Kota over.Would I

have to be strong for both of

"Sorry we’re late,"

to town to go shopping for more clothes.They...they didn’t bring

her room while Micah and Niki begin unloading the

we reach the room, I turn to Zane and have

your room"

bathroom is down the hall to the left," I say, pointing down the hall

me and I find it impossible to hate her.She was not my mate.She had not forced me into

her eyes widening as she takes

Zane and he

it is, her hand feeling

me, my body stiffening It was just a simple room with a large window looking into the

what else to do, I wrap my arms

stares curiously at us, leaning his

crying?" He

explanation but he remains

pulls away, her cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment

back to the room

me," I say curtly, gesturing to

Kota down and follows close behind me,

thoughts elsewhere as I feel the

I

my room and I point to

out these two drawers for you and left some space in the closet for you to hang your things," I shrug.I turn to find him staring at the

I go to

over there," I smirk, pointing to the

stares at me completely dumbfounded at the

"What?" I shrug indifferently.

the ‘bedroom’ It did not specify that we

assume is annoyance and nods solemnly,

making this small adjustment but it could

share my home with a wolf, a stranger no less, but I could

and his entire species

will leave you to unpack," I say,

Micah in the living room,

chirps as he hears

wolf on his arm! Look! Look!" He cries

Micah's tattoos

cool," I say, forcing a smile for his

she comes in

night and the possibility that my friends were not who I thought they were.I decide to bite

at Kota who

I ask, clasping

exchange glances before Niki sighs a

know he's

not at their lie but at the fact that

aspect of

upset with us?" Niki asks,

as if to clarify that they were not the

would never dream of hurting you or Kota." I almost scoff

won't

werewolf promised before they sank their teeth into your back

not mad at you," I reply coldly with a

nervously on her feet and I ask a question that

packs nearby?" I ask, my

Crest wolves came looking for me.I would need to leave at once if

Micah shakes his

Poulsbo.Nikki and I are

wanting to know exactly

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