Waiting For Her (The Alphas Young Mate)

Eleven | Amestris.

POV | Ace 

That day in Aliah's room, the sound that escaped her completely captivated me. Xerxes growled wanting to go back and draw more from her, the smell that surrounded her only grew more intense as the days passed before it completely dissipated. Her Period lasted a total of five days, five excruciating days. Why was it excruciating? Yes there were mood swings and the smell of blood, but neither of those were what got to me. It was the scent of my angel's hormones. I could practically feel them on my skin through the thick walls of the pack house. 

Luckily she spent most of her time cooped up in her room. But on the odd chance she would come out, I would be caught off guard. I tried my hardest to go see her, but this wasn't just her first period. It was mine too. The overwhelming scent of her hormones every time I got close would pull a growl from me. And if I had learnt anything from these past days, it was that she loved it. I could feel the emotions pour from her everytime she heard me. The way her eyes scanned over me, her heart quickened and her scent pooled in places for me that I hadn't thought possible at her age. The hard part, she had no idea what was happening. 

If there was one thing I could gather from all this, was that Aliah was in no doubt my fated mate. Even if she didn't feel the full effect as I did, she still felt something. That was more than enough for me. More than enough to stand up to Stone. Today Aliah was meant to be leaving for a three day break, per the agreement. But after having her so close to me in such a new way, I wanted her to make the decision. The thought of her leaving after having her sweet scent fill the air between these walls was killing me. I wanted my mate here, with me, with our pack. 

"If you think any harder you might just solve world hunger" I looked up at a yawning Kane. His black sweatpants sitting low on his hips, adding to the amount of skin showing considering he decided putting on a shirt would be too much hassle. These things usually didn't bother me. But with the recent discovery of Aliahs hormones, I'd rather her avoid half naked men at all costs. 

"I'm pretty sure if I smacked the stupid out of you, there wouldn't be anything left" a barrel of laughter escaped Kane as he plopped himself down into the chair across from me. We were sitting at the dining table across from the main kitchen in the Pack house. The room was filled with the smell of bacon and eggs, given it was only 6am but Edith was always prepared for early starts. 

"What got your knickers in a twist?" Col added as he entered the room, taking his seat beside Kane at the table. Thankfully, this i***t was fully clothed. 

"Aliah's leaving today, remember? Big bad Alpha is already missing his mate?" Kane chuckled again, picking up a bread roll from the table and stuffing his mouth. Gritting my teeth I did what every mature Alpha male does best, display dominance. Releasing my pheromones I watched as the roll fell from his hand. Although I hadn't been named Alpha yet, it still had the desired effect over my men. Kane whimpered, bowing his head to me in apologies while Col grumpily obliged beside him. It wasn't until I heard the light patter of my angel's footsteps that I stopped. 

With wide eyes I tried to reel in my scent but ultimately failed upon seeing my angel. Her face blushed red as she locked eyes with me. This room no doubt was filled with my scent, and it had already taken it's effect on her as she struggled to stay on her feet. 

Jumping from my seat I rushed to her side, Kane and Col followed behind me quickly. Wrapping my arm around her waist she happily lent into me. Her eyes gazed up at me as my scent no doubt continued to fill her nose. "Morning Angel'' My words made her eyes flutter, as if bringing her back to reality. Holding onto my shirt she steaded her feet beneath her "M-morning.." I smiled at her hoarse voice, she had most definitely just woken up. I figured it was from my scent. Part of me wanted to beat myself up for waking her so early, the other was happy at how she reacted to me from such a distance. 

We all looked on at the blushing mess in my arms. Her hair was thrown up into a messy bun, while her baggy shirt sat low enough to barely show the thin satin shorts beneath it. As I admired my beauty my worst fears came to light. Aliah had looked over to Col and Kane, her eyes lingering a little longer on the shirtless one in the duo. Clenching my jaw a growl began to sound from me in the direction of Kane, the sweet scent of her arousal filling our noses only a moment later. His mouth formed the shape of an 'O' in realisation. "Sorry Boss..." He murmured, scratching the back of his head before turning away and jogging up the stairs. 

I looked down half expected Aliah's eyes to be glued to his chiselled back. To my surprise they were locked on me. Her hands fisted in my shirt while the flush from her cheeks began to travel down her neck and between... No. I snapped myself from my thoughts with a groan. I felt my angel's hands tighten around the fabric as my chest rumbled. It was then that I realised it wasn't a shirtless Kane that had this effect on her, it was me. 

The sound of my wolf was the thing that was causing the rush of heat in her. This time I clenched my Jaw needing to find some sort of control. The idea of pulling her to me, nuzzling my face in her neck to inhale her sweet scent crossed my mind. Followed by the sweet taste of her blood when I mark her, make her mine. The hand rested on her waist tightened at the thought. Whimpers began to pour from her lips as the heat that radiated between us grew. 

"Well s**t, I think you owe me an apology" Kane chimed in, trying to break through the heat I had found myself stuck in. I knew his words were to be taken lightly, but another growl escaped me. Before I could respond to him I was shocked by the sound that ripped through my body and soul. Aliah this time released her own, her wolf growling back at me in response. What shocked me more was her eyes, they were glowing in that mesmerising Opal hue. The scent that poured from her was so overwhelming that the urge to claim her began to burn in my gums. My canines began pushing through my tender gums, the thought of sinking them into her skin taking over. Every inch of me locked on my beauty, I was going to lose all control... I could feel it. 

With glowing eyes she smiled a wicked smile knowing I was at breaking point of claiming her, claiming my mate. Aliah may not have known what was happening but her wolf, she knew exactly what she wanted and it seemed at this moment, she was trying to take it. 

'Amestris' Her name absorbed every inch of my mind as it finally sounded from her wolf to mine. But with that single word everything around me faded. All the warmth, her sweet scent, everything was gone. With a dizzy gaze Aliah blinked up at me, the glow in her eyes gone as she looked up at me dumbfounded. "Amestris" I spoke her name, lifting my hand up to run it along Aliah's cheek. Furrowing her brows she puckered her lips in thought "Who's Amestris?" Her question shocked me. Somehow she hadn't yet connected with her wolf, but it had found a way to connect with me? Was this a normal occurrence with those who had age gaps with their mates. The question pondered in my mind as I looked down at my angel who was still waiting for an answer. 

"Amestris..." I smiled, feeling her name roll off my tongue. Xerxes howled inside at the beauty of it. With a smile I loosened my grip on her waist, reaching for her hand that was still tightly gripping my shirt "That's the name of your wolf Aliah..." Her eyes widened at my words, as did Kane and Col's who still stood beside us watching. Confused, she shook her head "H-How would you know that?" I shrugged rubbing my thumbs across the skin of her hands "I'm not sure, but I'm certain I just met her" 

"W-was she nice?" My angel asked, a horrible feeling washed over me. It felt wrong to have met her wolf in such a way, especially considering she herself hadn't bonded with Amestris yet. Amestris... her name brought another smile to my lips. 'She was f*cking horny..'  Col's words sounded in the back of mind, Kane laughing in response clearly a part of the linked message. I shook my head at the two of them but didn't argue. If there was one thing I was sure of, it was that Amestris wanted me to mark her, make her mine. If I was honest with myself, I got the same feeling from Aliah 5 days ago in her room when I kissed her head. They were already more alike than Aliah knew. 

"She was beautiful Aliah, just like you" She smiled only for it to return to a confused frown. With her hand still in mine I guided her to the table as Edith walked in with the food she had prepared. Helping her into the seat next to mine I turned to her in question as she filled her plate "What's on your mind angel?" She paused looking down at the food with an almost silent sigh. As if deep in thought she chewed on her bottom lip, I admired the action of her skin between her teeth before her bright eyes turned to me. A wide grin planted on her face "It's nothing, this food looks so good" 

I myself pulled a tight smile in response. One thing I found hard about being so connected with Aliah was that I could tell when she was lying, this being one of those moments. I looked on as she began shovelling down her food without a care in the world. But beyond that, I could feel the distance in her heart. Something was on her mind. If I was honest, It hurt that she didn't want to share it with me. 

POV | Aliah

Breakfast, though early, was amazing as always. Edith was such a good cook, it was a talent I had hoped to pick up one day. I don't remember much between making it down the stairs and having the meal. But what Ace said had baffled me. My wolf's name, Amestris. Part of me was happy to hear the name fall from his lips, but the thought I couldn't shake was how did he know? How did he know the most personal thing any of us learned in our life before me? 

The entire time I ate I wanted nothing more than to ask him all of this, but I decided to hold off. This was something I wanted to figure out on my own. Why would my wolf reveal herself to him and not me? Also how? This wasn't something I had ever heard or read of before. Right now I was walking through the Blood Moon pack lands. After Breakfast I told Ace I wanted to see Mayian, he happily agreed to let me wander towards her cabin while he worked. Yes a cabin, though it was more modern than your usual wood bound cabin. It was like the pack house on a smaller scale. The walls are sculpted with wood and twine, floors filled with fuzzy rugs made of the hides of wild animals. Our kitchens and bathrooms of course had been fitted with things brought from modern society. As much as packs like 'Blue Stone' and 'Blood Moon' liked to be in nature, we still enjoyed the privileges of stainless steel kitchen appliances and ceramic toilets. 

It didn't take me long before I was walking up the pebbled path to Mayian's front door. As if smelling me through the wood, the door flung open before I had even stepped onto the wooden porch. "Aliah!" She screamed running down to me, I giggled accepting her hug before she pulled me inside. Once inside I waved over to Mr. and Mrs. Keilling. They smiled back with a wave themselves just as Mayian pulled me up the windy wooden staircase and into her room. Her room was much smaller than mine but decorated with a similar shiplap to my own. Hers was painted a light purple with matching sheets and dyed rugs. 

Mayian's room was filled with little trinkets from around the land. Something we shared was our love for adventure, we often went on walks through the woods together collecting flowers, stones and such. Dragging my attention back to her she held out a new item in her collection "Look at what I found in my backyard this morning! I've never seen anything like it!" Her excitement rumbled through me as I looked on at the odd coloured stone in her hands. As I examined it she looked between my eyes and the stone. Reaching out she held my face in place by my chin. The action effectively squishing my lips before she held the stone to my eye "What?" I Mumbled out from the grip she still held on me. 

"It's kinda the same colour as your eyes" She exclaimed excitedly. as if content with her discovery she placed the small rock back on her shelf before turning to me "What brings you here anyway?" Slipping onto her bed I ran my thumbs around one another in a soothing circle as I spoke "Have you ever heard of someone knowing your wolfs name before you do?" Mayian seemed to flinch slightly. Something I had wanted to forget was how much I scared her and the others the night of my birthday. No one had seen my eyes glow aside from the boys before that, though I assumed Alpha Ace had handled it she was still a friend I didn't want to lose. 

Mayian was the first wolf my age I had met here in Ace's pack. She welcomed me within second of us meeting, that's where our first adventure started. We walked for hours talking and laughing before my Beastly bodyguards came and found us. On Ace's orders of course. But Mayian didn't seem to care and even came to the pack house the next day for another venture in the surrounding woods. 

"Nope, but don't you think that's kind of impossible?" She questioned, rearranging the stones on her shelf so that the one that matched the colour of my eyes sat front and centre. Sighing I rested my back against the wall. The thought had already ran through my mind, surely it was impossible. But how... how did he know? I sat there in thought until Mayian offered up a suggestion that I just couldn't refuse. With her eyes still one her collection of Stones and pebbles she said "Maybe it's not impossible if they're your mate, right?" 

Me, mated to an alpha? I giggled at the thought. I'm sure there was a more realistic reason as to why she had connected with him. I guess it was going to take a little investigating to find out. 

Amestris... I was going to meet her. I was determined to know, was she the one who I had been missing for these past 3 years?