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.

two drawers for Zane and make room in the closet for his shoes and

stare at the Queen sized bed I was

large enough to fit us both but we would inevitably

touching me in

readjust the pillows and

the horizon and

mind, the doorbell

up the bed and rush over to the door, taking a

politely at me, Nikki and Micah waiting just behind them to be let

soothe my dry throat, stepping

Agnes each carry a single small bag with what I assume are their belongings while Niki and Micah carry what appear to be shopping

to the man with his arms wide

"You’re here!"

at the sight of my son running into Zane’s arms

over.Would I fall so easily for him

I'll Be strong.I have to be strong for both

"Sorry we’re late,"

go shopping for more clothes.They...they didn’t

to her room while Micah and

reach the room, I turn to Zane

is your room"

hall

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

you,"she signs, her eyes widening as she takes in

he smiles back at her, nodding

comfortable it is, her hand feeling the soft fabric

to hug me, my body stiffening It was just a

wrap my

stares curiously at us, leaning his

she crying?" He

for an explanation but he remains silent as ever, only patting Kota’s

away, her cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment as she

the room and begins unpacking

I say curtly, gesturing to Zane and turning

down and follows close behind me, Kota running down the

with Zane, I force my thoughts elsewhere as I feel the urge

I

my room and

the closet for you to hang your things," I shrug.I turn to find him staring at the bed and feel

I go to

there," I smirk, pointing

stares at me completely dumbfounded at

"What?" I shrug indifferently.

did not specify that

I can only assume is annoyance and nods solemnly, knowing he could not force me to share

this small adjustment but it could

stranger no less, but I could not stomach

and his entire

way, I will leave you to unpack,"

away with Micah in the living

look!" He chirps as he hears me walk

his arm! Look! Look!"

glance at Micah's

I say, forcing

comes

stopped thinking of last night and the possibility that my friends were not who I thought they

also ..." I gulp, looking over at Kota who

Zane and Agnes?" I ask, clasping and unclasping my hands

exchange glances before Niki sighs

he's your

their lie but at the fact that I had never been

infecting every aspect of

with us?" Niki asks, a worried look

harm," she adds quickly, as if

of hurting you or Kota." I

I won't hurt

promised before they sank their teeth into your back when you weren't looking.I nod

you," I reply

nervously on her feet and I ask a question that kept me

there any packs nearby?" I

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

shakes his

and I are

I pry, wanting to

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