The Alpha’s Regret

Chapter 3

4 YEARS  LATER

Ella’s POV 

I groggily lift my head from the pillow and feel the instant pounding of my headache as my eyes open to the sunlight streaming in the window. 

“Urggg!!” I groan and turn over in my bed. I’m aware of the lump next to me stirring, awoken by my hungover groans. I glance over to see Matt as he leans over to check the time on his phone. 

“Looks like it’s time to get up Ella Bella.” he grins sleepily. 

“Don’t call me that!” I snap back as I shuffle myself over to the edge of the bed to reach for my discarded underwear on the floor. 

“Only my dad and my brother are allowed to call me that nickname and you know it!” I playfully smack his hard chest and he chuckles. 

“Awww did I upset you little Ella Bella, I know a way I can make it up to you...” he wiggles his eyebrows suggestively while tugging at the sheets to expose my naked breasts. 

“Oh really... well I suggest you make it up to me before I kick your ass like I did in our last hand to hand combat class” I giggle while allowing him to duck under the covers and settle between my thighs. I feel his lips gently kiss over the soft skin of my inner thighs, teasing me relentlessly. 

“You do know we have a meeting with the Commander in around 30 minutes don’t you? You better hurry it up soldier.” I bark out playfully. 

“Yes ma’am...” he breathes sexily before running his warm tongue over my wet slit. 

The feeling is amazing and is just what I need to clear the cobwebs of this dreadful hangover. 

I tug gently on his light brown hair, forcing him to focus his attention on my clit which is begging to be kissed and sucked. The room is filled with my soft moans of pleasure as I feel the build up of my orgasm. Matt quickens his pace licking my juices and pushing me towards the edge. I feel his finger thrust inside me and I grind myself along the length of it, chasing my sweet release. 

“Ahhhh, oh my Goddess.” I pant as I finally fall over the edge. 

Matt grins up at me cheekily as he wipes his chin and lips. 

“Happy to be of service. Ella...” 

“Don’t say it!” I chuckle at him as I smack the back of his head. 

Laughing out loudly he rolls off the bed and heads to the shower. I watch him go and admire his cute ass as he walks away. Matt is a cool guy. We have been friends since I arrived at the Werewolf Council Military Devision 4 years ago. It’s only in the past year that we have had the occasional ‘friends with benefits’ moment. It was usually when we were both drunk and looking for a way to let off some steam. It’s hard training here and sometimes it’s nice to have someone that you can go to. I don’t look at him romantically. I mean he is hot, don’t get me wrong. He’s strong and funny. He has short light brown hair and his eyes are a beautiful shade of brown with green specks floating around the iris. He would make any girl happy but that won’t be me. He is yet to find his mate and I’d never try to muscle my way into a relationship with someone who could likely meet their soulmate at any minute. Besides, I wasn’t interested in starting a relationship. I was totally focussed on my career and had hardened my heart a long time ago to the idea of finding love. Matt knows all about the situation that led me to my decision to move away from my pack and join the military. He’s the only person I’ve told outside of my parents, my brother and my best friend Mia. He understands not to push me to talk about it. As it happens, I’ve tried to erase the whole humiliating experience from my memory. I’ve done a pretty good job of it so far and thrown myself full throttle into my military training becoming the top graduate for this year. My knowledge of tactics, physical fitness and combat knowledge and experience make me feel powerful and sexy. Far from the timid little princess who once had her heart broken callously by some dickhead Alpha. The only times I allowed myself to think of him was on the odd occasions over the last few years when I have went back home to visit my parents. I didn’t stay for long periods of time, anxious that I might bump into him and find myself back down that pit of sadness which I had managed to claw my way out of. I did wonder if he ever thought of me? Did he ever regret his decision? I did wonder but I didn’t dwell on it. I didn’t need him and I didn’t need the pack anymore either. 

Last night was our graduation ceremony and today we will receive our first assignments. The Werewolf Council will deploy teams to support packs in need all over the country. The fact that I get to travel is part of the reason I was drawn to this profession. I had always been clever at school too and more than capable of holding my own in a fight. This was due to the training from my warrior father and brother growing up. However, joining military training really pushed all of my limits to the max and I have felt my confidence and self worth grow. Lots of my friends here call me a badass. A nickname that I’m quite proud of.

Matt exits the bathroom, a waft of steam surrounds him as he strides towards his clothes lying on the floor. He has a towel hanging low around his waist and he gives me a cheeky wink as he pulls his jeans on. 

“Why is it me who has to do the walk of shame past the dorms again? I’m pretty sure I done it last time.” He chuckles. 

“Hey, it was your decision to stay over last night.” I retort shrugging my shoulders while laughing. “I’ll meet you down there after I get dressed” I call out to him as I enter the bathroom. 

After showering, I grab my black sports leggings and black sports bra and put them on quickly. I throw my freshly blow dried long platinum hair up in a messy bun and check over my appearance. A smile spreads across my face as I think about all that I have achieved in these past years and I walk confidently out of the room more than ready to learn about what is to come in the next chapter of my life.