Chapter 28 – Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel

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Once I was dressed, and thoroughly embarrassed, they helped me sit up in bed. Aunt Eve brought me the juice and cookies that Peter had brought for me.

“Here, drink up.” She told me. “You need your strength.”

“Thank you.” I filled my voice with as much love and sincerity as I could. “For everything.” I looked between them both. They look confused. “Both now and back in the forest.”

“We weren’t going to let anyone talk about you like that.” Nikki declared.

“That’s right. You’re my niece, but you might as well be my daughter. I will not let someone disrespect you, or indirectly the Alpha, that way.” The love in their eyes filled me with joy.

“Get some rest, I’m sure you’re going to need it.” Nikki implied, wiggling her eyebrows at me and laughing when she saw the shocked look that filled my face.

She had just reminded me of what follows the marking. I was expected to consummate my mating with Joaquin tonight. Oh my Goddess! Now I understood why they had chosen my only sexy looking nightie. It was baby blue with thin lace straps, lacey embroidery around the bottom and at the low neckline above my breasts.

“Love you, see you later.” Nikki called.

“I love you sweetheart.” Said Aunt Eve smiling at me as the two of them left the room.

I was sitting up in bed about a half an hour later when I heard footsteps coming down the hall. I knew immediately who it was.

“You may go home now.” I heard Joaquin’s voice.

“Yes, Sir.” Vincent responded immediately. I heard his light footsteps retreating immediately.

“Riviana?” Joaquin said with a slight knock on the door. I was feeling better now, so I walked quickly to the door and opened it immediately. I saw him standing there still wearing what had been at the ceremony.

I remember how soft the fabric of that shirt had felt against my hands, it felt just like the shiny silver material of my Luna dress, but it was pure black. The long-sleeved shirt was buttoned almost all the way, but the top two buttons were left open, exposing just the barest glimpse of his chest. His black dress pants and black boots combined with it almost made it look like he was trying to appear intimidating, but the idea had been to make him look like that night sky and me to look like the moon that completed him.

He looked sexy. His body, his face, his whole aura, all of it mixed together to make a man that was near irresistible when I looked at him. I don’t know if all women respond to him like this. I said to myself. I could feel my heart pound, my stomach flip, and my mind go blank all at the same time, it made me feel dizzy yet happy.

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Joaquin

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Oh, that Little Bunny has been a thorn in my side and a massive handful. I swear. Coming down to breakfast in the kitchen for the first time and arguing with me. Calling me Fido of all things. Who does she think she is?

Though I never did expect her to have that kind of backbone. She surprised me, that’s for sure. She seemed smart, and confident, once she got past the shock of everything that had happened in those few days. And the way she held herself it was clear that she would definitely make a good lawyer one day, contrary to what I said to her.

She was still rubbing me the wrong way. Having a girl with no wolf act like she could try and tell me what to do. What in the world was the Goddess thinking? I just hope that things work out in the end.

The night before the gathering I had a meeting with the Elders and a neighboring pack Alpha. I was out until the early hours of the morning. When I got back, I noticed the scent of one of Little Bunny’s guards down the hallway of the second floor.

I went to investigate. It was one of the newbies, he was an independent that had joined the pack a little over a year ago. He had done well in showing his determination and dedication, so I thought I would give him a shot and try letting him guard her while she was in the house or at school. But as I saw him currently sleeping while sitting on the floor next to the library door, and Little Bunny’s scent was clearly telling me she was in the library, perhaps I should reconsider using him.

“What are you doing here?” I growled at him. He jerked awake and stood quickly, shock written on his face.

“Alpha?!” He cried, fear filling his voice.

“Again, what are you doing here Leslie?”

“The Luna wanted to read, so she asked me to bring her to the library.”

“And so, you fell asleep while on guard duty?” I asked him sternly. This man would need more training if he was going to be a guard around here.

“Leave, get out of my sight. You had better do your job properly next time, or you’ll find out how unforgiving I can be.”

“Yes, Sir.” He squeaked as he scampered off looking like a little rat. Now to make her go back to her room. Damn, why did I have to be the one to deal with her?

I walked into the room and saw her sitting on the couch near the window, book in hand. But as I got closer, it was clear she was not reading the book. Her head had slumped onto her shoulder, resting against the cushions, and the book was being propped up by her chest.

“Why, in Goddess’s name, do I have to be the one to deal with this?” I breathed. But I knew why. I had just sent the guard home. Not to mention she was my mate, the Elders, and most of the people in the pack, would tell me it was my responsibility. “Dammit.” I snapped.

I took the book from her hands. Trying to ignore the feeling of her breasts brushing against my hand as I took it from her. I then scooped her up into my arms.

Her hair was hanging loose, causing it to spill down and across my arm. The feeling of that silky sheet of dark brown hair flowing across my skin was almost mystifying. A woman’s hair had never affected as much as hers had. I had first noticed it when I fell, literally, nose first into the mass of silky hair.

I leaned my head down and lifted her slightly at the same time. I pressed my nose against her hair, inhaling, drawing in the scent from her hair and neck at the same time. The smell nearly drove my wolf insane. Why does she have to have this power over me? I thought to myself angrily.

I carried her to her room, walking slowly so as not to wake her. Still, her eyes opened ever so slightly as she inhaled deeply, she then spoke one word.

“Joaquin?” I froze, afraid she had woken and caught me carrying her. I smiled when I saw her drift back off to sleep.

“You sure are a handful.” I said.

After laying her in her bed I covered her with a light blanket and left the room. Damn woman is making me do things I never wanted to do. What does she think I am?

The next morning, she acted like she didn’t know I had carried her. Which was good. We went through the plan for the ceremony and she was dismissed to her room.

Next time I would see her would be in the forest for the gathering. If only I had paid more attention when passing through to the ceremony, but I was running late and didn’t have time to pause, I rushed by her without a glance. I didn’t care if it hurt her feelings. She was a mate in name only right.

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