The Sigma Wolf

Chapter 9 - A Plan

Ajax POV

Gio toured our neighbors around while I went to the warrior center of Highlands Pack to train. I needed to burn out all these pent-up emotions.

My mate is nearby, but I don't want to quit my dreams and get dragged to my Pack, to take the crown. Also, she happens to be the sister of one of the biggest whores on campus. I am not going to get tangled with someone of the sort. I want my queen to be worth it, even when the Moon Goddess seems to be pairing me with a b***h.

I know Mike, Maggie and Diana spoke highly of her, but I need to be cautious. Certainly, many women would die to be in her shoes and if she is a superficial and vain woman like her sister, I am completely f****d up. -´Why don't we get to know her?´- my wolf spoke for the first time since finding out our mate was close.

-´What do you mean?´- I asked back, while punching the hell out of a punching bag. -´ She will definitely know we are her mates as soon as she smells us…´- I said, annoyed by my wolf's suggestion.

-´ Actually…”- my wolf paused and that made me stop punching the bag… I stood there still waiting for my animal side to fill the blanks. -´ As a Sigma Wolf, we have certain abilities…´- he paused again, and the mystery was killing me. The bastard!

-´ Abilities?´- I said, curiosity getting the best of me… my wolf sighed, I could feel he was reluctant about disclosing those abilities.

-´ Yeah, as Lone Wolves, we have the ability to mask the mate bond and our scent… we have other abilities but for now… you need to know those…´- he said in a firm voice. My Wolf was quite a character, we got along most of the time, but we were also completely content with keeping out of each other's business. Most of them, except our mate… he drew the line there… our mate was a non-negotiable subject, and thus he is revealing his abilities in order for me to get convinced that the woman chosen for us is the right one.

One thing I have learned from the scarce literature about Sigma Wolves is that we both need to be on the same channel in order to claim our mate, otherwise, we will forge a half bond. Different from a normal wolf, even Alphas, if the human chooses the mate, the bond gets forced into the animal, but not for us… we have to be in agreement, perhaps that's why the Goddess gave us those abilities.

-´Alright, what do you propose?´- I asked. I was all in for listening to his ideas. After all, we were on the same boat.

-´Well, I think we should switch our schedule and get at least one class with her, mask the bond and our scent, and get to meet her -the human way-see if she is a match for us or not…´- my wolf said, and his plan was a very sensible one.

-´What about if she is not a match, what then?´- I asked our wolf, and he sighed. I could feel he was keeping something from me,

-´If she is not the right one for us, I will reveal another one of our abilities…´- he then stepped back, and refused to further speak.

I finished my training and made my way back to my place. Gio was nowhere to be seen… I was sure he was getting to know his mate. Lucky bastard, he always gets things easy, while I usually have to struggle. I jumped into the shower to remove the sweat, dirt and grime from training, and then walked out to the balcony… I loved the solitude the place offered.

I was deep in my thoughts when I scented the enticing smell of jasmin and lemongrass… -´Buddy, if we are going to mask our scent right now, it would be a good time…´- I said to my wolf, and he grunted, but complied. She looked our way, but I was in a dark corner, and she was unable to detect our presence, due to my wolf's abilities.

I sat there while she leaned forward on the balcony rail. She was not what I expected. Long wavy sand-blonde hair, her body was not one of the typical she-wolf, and she looked the opposite of her sister. Grace was always wearing high-fashion clothing, high heels, styled hair, perfume and expensive bags… the woman looking at the stars was wearing baggie jeans, a loose sweatshirt and sneakers, her hair tied up in a loose bun. Grace was slim, while this girl was not fat, but not scrawny looking, she had curves, and I had never given it a thought, but I kind of like my woman to have a nice ass, legs and boobs.

My wolf peeked, and then he growled -´she is hot´- and then went back to his corner. He was right, the woman that was staring silently at the stars was hot as hell.

I wanted to stay longer, but then I heard steps coming close to her… “Hey…” Diana interrupted her thoughts, and my mate leaned on her shoulder.

“So, you got a mate…” my mate said, her voice a soft melody that enticed my senses, and Diana beamed… I heard Gio walking towards my room and I mind-linked him…

-´I am on my balcony, keep quiet…´- I alerted him, and he slowly and carefully entered the balcony.

-“Yeah, he is super cute and such a good guy… George…” Diana said with a dreamy voice and Gio smirked at me, for the first time in my entire life, I had seen my friend smitten by someone.

-“I would love to meet him…” My mate said and Diana chuckled…

-“Maybe tomorrow, he will come over for breakfast…” Diana said and my mate nodded… -“I think he will bring his roomie… Ajax, he is cool but a bit of a grump…” Diana said, making Gio stifle a laugh.

Mike walked in, -“So how was your day? Did Alan and you get cozy?” Mike said, making smooching noises, and that perked up my attention.

-“You know it is not like that… yes he is the love of my life, but I won't push any boundaries until he decides to do so… I don't want to ruin our friendship…” My mate said with a sad voice and my wolf was clawing to come out and erase that sadness from her heart. She was in love with someone else, and I had to be cautious to guard my heart, because I wouldn't compete with an impossible. He is her friend, and she is idolizing him. There is no way I would measure up to what her mind has created.

My wolf whimpered, and I talked to him -´What do you think, buddy?´- I asked him,

-´I think we should carry on with our plan, and be aware that she is prone to be hurt… We have to protect her mate…´- My wolf, despite being a Lone Wolf, was adamant about keeping her around.

-´As you wish, buddy…´- I sighed, resigned to give this a fair shot.

The conversation on the balcony close to mine carried on, and I lifted my hand and motioned to Gio to walk out of my room. We made our way to the living room… -“So, were you spying on my mate's roomie?” Gio lifted his eyebrows.

I pinched the bridge of my nose. I was certain Gio knew or at least suspected something was going on. -“When you scented your mate, I scented the jasmine and lemongrass scent I found in the woods years ago… but more mature…” I paused, and Gio looked at me with disbelief.

-“So, either Maggie or…” He mumbled, but I cut him off, “It's her, Susie…” I said and he chuckled. Something was funny, and I was dying to know what.

-“Gracie´s sister? Damn! She seems cool, but what if she had a Gracie recessive gene… that would be f*****g awful…” Gio said unapologetically.

I sighed, -“Don't worry, she seems nice…” He patted my back, and chuckled. He knew I was on the losing end of the entire situation.

-“So when are you telling your mate you slept with Gracie?” I said, making his smile falter…

-“She can't ever know… she would hate my guts…” Gio was panicking, and I shook my head,

-“Better find out through you, than through her…” I pointed out, and Gio pinched the bridge of his nose.

-“Do you think she will forgive me?” Gio said, and I nodded, the mate bond always works in favor of the couple.

-“Yeah, everyone has a past, and everyone is allowed to make mistakes… just be honest with her…” I advised, and Gio looked at me. He could look through me, and he nodded.

-“Man, whatever you plan to do with Susie… keep that same advice to yourself…” He stood up and left.