Her One and Only

The New Captain

“I think you two will get along quite well,”

I follow my dad to the training yard as he tells me more about the new captain.

“You think she’ll teach me how to fight?” I joke.

He chuckles and we continue onward.

I don’t come out to the training grounds much. As I’ve said, men aren’t my favorite company.. Especially not these hormone-drenched “soldiers”. Our pack hasn’t had an intruder, war, or even skirmish in years. At this point, our guard is kind of a ‘just in case’ thing.

We finally get to the grounds and she immediately approaches us.

“Hello, Captain. This is my daughter Nyght. I’m sure you heard about her from the party last night. She’s a strong one.” he smiles.

“Lovely to meet you, Ms. Tsuki. The name’s Miley Bellator, but you can call me Miles if you’d like.” she extends her hand.

“Same to you, Captain Bellator.” I give her a firm handshake, and a friendly smile.

“Well, Alpha, mighty fine girl you have here,” she says with a grin.

My dad was right, I think we will be friends. The minute I locked eyes with her something told me we were supposed to meet.

She’s tall, with curly blonde hair, and green eyes. Her short hair is tousled, and she's dressed in a plain black t-shirt and tattered jeans, training clothes if I’d ever seen them.

“She’s certainly mighty!” my dad teases. “Looks like you’ve beaten my boys down here, Bellator.”

“Yes Sir. They needed a good beating. I couldn’t get half of them to take me seriously until you came down and introduced me this morning. The look in their eyes’ was priceless!” she chuckles.

I don’t doubt for a second that our men gave her trouble. You’d think a pack with two lunas would be ultra-feminist..but young boys are just like that I guess.

“I’d say I’m surprised but I’ve known these boys all too long” he laughs, seemingly ashamed.

“They’ll get used to it. I’ll have them whipped into shape in no time.” she pauses. “You ever think of joining the guard?” she turns to me.

Honestly? Gods no. I know I’d do well but you couldn’t pay me to get beat on by meat heads all day.

“Um, a little.”

“She actually was just talking to me about you training her. Any interest in that, Bellator?”

I hold my breath.

“I’d love to! I mean, uh, it’s my job after all” she stumbles a little, letting out an anxious laugh.

Is she nervous? Why is she nervous?

“Maybe we can grab a coffee sometime and discuss your schedule?” she questions.

I pause for a moment to think. Why? Does she think I’m cool or something?

Maybe she feels the inclination to be my friend too…?

“That would be great! Here, have my number. You’re free to text me whenever you have a moment to meet up.” I smile, and turn to my father. “I’m gonna head back to the pack house. I have some personal matters to attend to.”

He nods in response and Captain Bellator does a slight bow. With that I start to make my way back to my room, and dial Miya at the same time.

“Hey Mi, the new guard Captain is amazing. We’re getting coffee sometime and she’s going to train me!” I exclaim.

“Sounds like you’ve got a girl crush!” she laughs.

I do not! I just think she’s cool!

“No, I just want to brush up on my self defense, yanno now that I’m mateable.”

“Mhm.”

“Anyways, tell your dad there’s nothing to worry about. Alpha approves. I’m gonna go try to work out this Alex mess, I’ll hit you up later. Bye!”

I let out a heavy sigh. I do not want to deal with this Alex bullsh*t. Everyone says you’re supposed to adore your mate but I don’t even want to be near him, I mean, what the f*ck?

I send him a text telling him to meet me at the pack coffee lounge and head there.

As I walk through the door I glance over and guess who brought his girlfriend? Yay! Just what I needed, Alex and Kelsi.

“What is she doing here? I thought you two were over..?” I question.

“Uh, I tried to tell her-” she cuts him off.

“I’m here because a b*tch is trying to steal what’s mine. Why are you here? Oh yeah, you’re the b*tch!” she smirks, clearly proud of herself.

“I may be a b*tch, but at least I’m wanted” I smirk back.

She huffs in response and I sit down.

“So, the reason I called Alex here is because I want to discuss our situation. Obviously as the eldest born daughter to the Alpha I cannot reject you,”

His expression falls.

“But clearly this is one sided. We can keep up appearances if you so choose, or we can pretend like this never happened.”

He takes a deep breath in preparation for his response.

“I’d at least like you to try. You can reject me, but I’ll never set you free. Fate wants us to be together, Nyght.”

I cringe. Fate is a serious b*tch if this is who I belong to.

“Kelsi, you’re, for some f*cking reason, involved in this too. What are your thoughts?”

She inhales “Well, obviously I want my boyfriend..but it seems I’m SOL in that matter. Can’t see why he wants a loser like you but whatever. Not like there aren’t plenty of men in the pack for me.” I can see the hurt on her face as she accepts the situation. Just as I’m about to close the conversation and walk off, Miles Bellator approaches. I immediately perk up, and Kelsi takes note of it.

“Captain Bellator! So nice to see you again!” I smile.

Kelsi interrupts, “Well well, if it isn’t our strong new Captain. I’m Kelsi, and you are?” she uses such a sweet tone, you’d never know what an absolute wretch she is.

“Miles Bellator, ma’am.” she says in a short tone.

Does she see through Kelsi’s sh*t?

“What brings you here, Ms. Tsuki?” she turns the conversation over to me with a smile.

“Oh, just handling some personal business-"

Kelsi suddenly cuts in.

“Ms. Tsuki here found out my boyfriend, Alex, is her mate! Isn’t that exciting?” her bubbly show is nauseating.

I see Miles’ face drop a bit… Why is she disappointed?

“Yeah, a bit unfortunate for Kelsi, but if it’s what the gods want..” I do my best to not look utterly disappointed. Miles offers me a look of compassion, and the conversation ceases.

Miles clears her throat, “So, Ms. Tsuki, is this a good time for coffee?”

“Yes, absolutely. And, please, call me Nyght. “ I smile. Thank the gods someone is helping me escape this.

“Are you sure you want to leave your new boyfriend behind?” Kelsi, so sweetly, asks.

I nearly choke. The thought of him being my boy- I’m not even gonna say it.

“Yes, this is a private matter. I’m sure Alex can keep himself company for today.” and with that, I pull Miles away before anyone else can cut in.

“You two will be quite the pair.” I stop dead in my tracks.

“Gods, don’t make me think about it.”

“You’re not over the moon? I thought all mated pairs were supposed to be overjoyed?”

I did too.

“No, it’s just. Not great timing. I just turned 21 yesterday, you know? I was hoping to be on my own for a bit more time. I’ve never been interested in domestic life, and now really isn’t an exception.” I pause.

Why am I telling this woman I just met my life story?

And why does it feel like she should already know it?

“I get it, I always felt the same way. I’m not thrilled to find my mate either. I’m not even sure the system works for people like me,” she chuckles.

“People like you...?”

“I’m a lesbian. I’ve never really heard of two lunas, you know. Well, besides our pack. Kudos to your dad by the way,” she winks.

I’d never heard of a female Alpha before either. In the cases where a woman didn’t want to marry they usually just give the position to one of her brothers.

I could tell from the look on her face I’d been quiet for too long.

“I think you’ll find the right mate for you,” I say, hoping to give her some assurance.

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