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 in the closet

the Queen sized bed I was

fit us both but we would inevitably

me in

readjust the pillows and

horizon and a small part of

mind, the doorbell rings, my heart sinking knowing

over to the

politely at me, Nikki and Micah

hard, hoping my saliva will soothe my dry throat, stepping off to

with what I assume are their belongings while Niki and Micah carry what appear to be shopping

Kota cries, rushing up to the man with

"You’re here!"

down flip at the sight of my son running into

met this morning and Zane had already won Kota over.Would

I'll Be strong.I have to be strong

"Sorry we’re late,"

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

to her room while Micah and Niki begin unloading

to Zane

is your room"

some towels on the bed.The bathroom is down the hall

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

signs, her eyes widening as

Zane and he smiles back at

on the bed, shocked by how bouncy and comfortable it is, her hand feeling the soft fabric of

wipes at her eyes and rushes to hug me, my body stiffening It was just a simple

I wrap my

us, leaning

crying?"

explanation but he remains

cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment as she

to the room and begins unpacking her

gesturing to Zane and turning to leave Agnes

puts Kota down and follows close behind me, Kota

Zane, I force my thoughts elsewhere as I feel the urge to turn around

bond, I

arrive at my room and I point

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

arrangement, I go to the closet and select

sleeping over there," I

dumbfounded at the change

"What?" I shrug indifferently.

the ‘bedroom’ It did not specify that we had to share

lips together in what I can only assume is annoyance and nods solemnly, knowing he could not force me to

almost feel bad for making this small adjustment but it could

with a wolf, a stranger no

and his entire

the way, I will

away with Micah in the living room,

He chirps as

wolf on his arm! Look!

at Micah's tattoos and

forcing a smile

asks as she comes in

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

I gulp, looking over at

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

glances before

know he's

their lie but at the fact

were everywhere, infecting every aspect of

asks, a worried look

she adds quickly, as if to clarify that they

or Kota." I

I won't hurt

what every werewolf promised before they sank their teeth into

you," I reply coldly

is done." Niki shifts nervously on her feet and I ask

any packs nearby?" I ask, my heart in my

came looking for me.I would

Micah shakes

and I are rogues just like

pry, wanting to know exactly who l

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