Waiting For Her (The Alphas Young Mate)

Three | The Elders.

POV | Ace

Finally we were approaching the Pack House, the tension in the air was thick causing Kane and Col to turn to me with caution. I glanced between the two of them cradling my Angel tightly, I began to feel my heart race upon hearing the commotion coming from inside "She's been gone for far too long Alpha Black, I have to go find her" I heard the growl of who I was assuming was Alpha Stone, my own father's voice booming back at him "Are you questioning my Judgement Alpha Stone? I can assure you she is safe on my land"  It was evident that the tension we could all feel was the pheromones of two Alphas displaying their dominance "Boss do you think it's safe to go in?" Col asked looking back to the house. 

I could tell the two of them were feeling the affects of Their Alphas Scent "Wait" I growled trying to calm myself, with a nod they both took a step away from the house to refrain from their presence being known. Focusing on my Father I pressed for him to link with me 'Father' Feeling a tingle he welcomed my connection instantly 'You have the girl don't you Son... I can feel her presence lingering in you' I clenched my Jaw realising my connection with her was too evident to hide 'Yes Father, I'll bring her in... but..' I stopped my thought holding in a growl, the thought of Aliah being ripped from my arms caused anger to course through me 'She is a child son, you must prepare yourself to hand her back to her father. Understood?" 

I felt the growl finally escape me at his words, I knew myself I couldn't protest this... despite being my mate Father was right, she was still a child, Stone's Child. Falling back into the link I responded with anger evident in my voice 'Understood' As my vision cleared I kept my gaze on the doors ahead, Kane and Col stepped aside letting me walk between them "Our promise still stands Boss" Kane spoke lowly as he walked by my side, I knew he was trying to calm me down but nothing could stop my mind from reeling at what we were walking into. With my presence clearly being sensed the doors were opened by the wait staff, them bowing their heads as I stepped over the threshold. It only took a moment for my eyes to Lock onto Alpha Stones.

"Aliah" He growled as he eyes landed on her in my arms before they darted back to mine "Hand her to me" He took a step forward reaching out his arms causing a growl to escape my lips making him freeze, anything calm about my scent completely vanished upon seeing him lay his eyes on her. He wanted to take her away, he didn't care for her... He just wants to hand her to the Elders with no regard of what they might do "Ace.." My Father's voice broke through enough for my gaze to shift to him "...Please allow Alpha Stone to ensure his daughter is unharmed" I took a breath feeling my heart beating dangerously fast in my chest, I felt Kane and Col step closer to me sensing me about to snap "She's fine" I spat. 

"Give me my Daughter" Stone growled back taking another step, a strong pull came over me telling me to protect her... that he wasn't safe, I took a step back angering him more. His Canines began to protrude only causing my grip on Aliah to tighten "..Mine" I growled feeling myself begin to shift, My words taking Stone of guard his eyes widening finally realising what was happening. His Daughter, his child was in the arms of her mate. This only seemed to anger him more as his claws began to grow into a sharp point "What's wrong?..." I heard a soft murmur from below, My body relaxing immediately from the sound. Glancing down I saw my beauty rubbing her sleepy eyes, through her lashes she looked up at me with a smile as she placed her small hands on my chest "Your heart was beating so fast it woke me up, are you okay?" 

I smiled back feeling at ease from her touch "I'm okay sweetheart" I whispered to her before flicking my eyes back to Stone, him watching on in disbelief at the comfort his daughter had found with me "Aliah!" He growled making my beauty jump in my arms, I pulled her back into my chest protectively as I glared at him "F-Father.." Her voice trembled upon seeing him, Seeing her fret he softened his gaze letting his canines retract before speaking "Child why must you cling to him" Tilting her head she looked back to me seeing her hands holding onto me tightly, I watched her smile falter as she pulled away "H-he protects me father..." She spoke in a mumble keeping her gaze locked on her fingers "Protects you?" Stone questioned to which my Beauty nodded "From her Father.."

All anger that Stone once held completely vanished from thin air, his presence almost non-existent as confusion took over "How on earth could that work Child" She looked up at me and smiled as if gaining confidence, looking back to her father she admitted "He made her go away Father" Clenching his jaw he shook his head at her in disbelief  "Child that is preposterous, how can one make an entity disappear that they cannot see nor hear?" She looked at him pleadingly "I-I Promise father..." I rubbed her back soothingly feeling her heart break at her father's reaction "We should go to the elders together" I suggested hoping to put my beauty at ease.

"This doesn't concern you" Stone spat back, I felt the anger begin to rise in me again at his tone "It does now" I growled. Though Stone is an Alpha I can tell he sensed the shift in my scent as he straightened his back "I will not accept this" He spoke through clenched teeth, letting out a release of his pheromones the room once again grew tense. Knowingly Father stood between us turning to Stone "I'm afraid you have no choice Alpha Stone" Hunter stepped forward as father spoke making Stone's Right Hand follow suit taking his spot by Stones Side "This is my daughter" He protested looking my Father dead in the eyes "And my Mate" I spat making Stone turn to me with a growl "She is too young to mate"

"So I will wait" I yelled feeling my blood boil, Hunter and Father both stepping in front of me putting a wall between Stone and I. Hunter faced me while Father kept his gaze locked with Stone 'You need to calm down Ace... Focus on the girl' Hunter spoke to me through mindlink before turning his attention back to both Alphas. I looked down at my angel to see her eyes already locked on mine watching me, reaching up I caressed her tiny cheek giving her a smile "Everything's going to be okay" I whispered, she gave me a small nod her eyes twinkling from the tears that threatened to spill earlier "I know... I saw it in my dream"

I furrowed my brows... She saw this in her dream? I looked around to Kane and Col who had heard what she said. Glancing back I watched her as she snuggled into my arms resting her head on my chest, a wave of relief crashed over me... Dreams.. Premonitions? These are not things that relate to the possessions of the Emerald Mother "Father... Alpha Stone.." I began stepping forward with caution "I know you two have discussed the potentials of Aliah being cursed, but what if she's having premonitions in her Dreams? That would clear her from the Emerald Mother's curse.." Father turned to Stone in question "Is this True?" His voice coming our stern, I realised there was a very real possibility that Stone hadn't told father the whole truth... or maybe he didn't know.

"She has nightmares far from any gifted dream" He spoke lowly, his eyes falling to Aliah this time in them I saw pain "I watched my child go to walk freely off a clif... I've had to pull her from waters before she drowned, fires before she burned... How can I sit here and believe this is anything but a curse" we stood in silence absorbing what he was staying, the ache in his voice was evident. Letting out a breath I stepped towards Stone, releasing my grip on my angel despite every part of me burning at the thought of losing her warmth "I understand she is your daughter, but she is also my mate... and I will protect her from everything and everyone.. including you... should it be required" 

Clenching his jaw I could see him wanting to protest or even fight me for speaking so daringly to an Alpha, Rather he nodded as he reached out for Aliah "I would expect nothing less" pulling Aliah from my arms I had to step back to avoid reaching out for her again, an empty feeling washed over me at the loss of her warmth against my chest. Locking my eyes on her I watched as Stone adjusted her to his side her eyes fluttering open frantically looking between me and him "Ace.." She squeaked while reaching out her hand, a soft smile pulling on my face I lifted my hand taking her small one in mine "Don't worry Sweetheart, we going to The Elders together" 

"Promise" I looked to her father to ensure we were on the same page to which he gave a slight nod "I promise" I whispered to her before placing a gentle kiss on her knuckles. Standing back I could feel Stone's eyes on me, ignoring it I turned to Father "Let's go to The Elders" Aliah's eyes went wide at hearing my words, glancing back I flashed her a warm smile in attempts to calm her, her father's eyes following our interaction closely. Clearing his throat Father addressed the room "Alpha Stone, Callex and Ace we shall head there now. Col, Kane Please remain here with Hunter" Despite the lack of conversation around the arrangement we all looked to one another in agreement, two of them and two of us. 

With that we began making our way outside to Fathers Car, I followed closely behind Stone watching over Aliah who still sat in his arms, her sparkling opal eyes peering out to me from over his shoulder. I felt warmth spread in my chest knowing she felt drawn to me regardless of the fact that she couldn't feel the Pull like I did. Walking up to the Car I watched as Callex opened the back door for Stone and Aliah to get in before circling around to the other side, as he reached for the back door I placed my hand flat on the glass "Mine.." He glared at me as I spoke before stepping back, I opened the door peering inside to see my beauty buckled into the centre seat. Turning to me she smiled "Ace!" 

"Hello Angel" Slipping into the seat beside her she immediately gripped my arm making her father growl "Everything okay?" I raised my brows at him to which he shook his head "Can you not give my Daughter a pet name so soon" I rolled my eyes making Aliah giggle up at me as father started the car, it didn't take long for the warmth in my chest to return as Aliah cuddled up to my arm wrapping her little hands around my elbow. Feeling eyes burning into me I clenched my jaw meeting Stone's Gaze, the warmth replaced with a chilling bittersweet feeling... She was too young to make a decision... he has all the power to take her from me. 

The anger in my scent clearly lingered in the air as my father eyed me through the mirror, I focused on my breathing gazing down at my beauty. He may have all the power right now... but I wasn't going down without a fair fight.