Waiting For Her (The Alphas Young Mate)

Ten | Period.

POV | Ace 

I stood inside talking with Kane and Col, the discussion father and I just had still fresh in my mind. Although business should be attended too I wanted us all to enjoy the remainder of the day, Aliah's day. "Ace.." Blaez spoke, him still standing at the window looking out. He didn't even have to explain that something was wrong, a burning chill ran down my spine and I knew where it was coming from... Aliah. Growling I burst outside running towards her, Aliah herself was still while Olcan screamed to me "Alpha!" His words rang in my ears, heightening my senses as the pain my angel felt began to course through me. Dropping behind her I pulled her still body into my arms, her freezing to the touch before the flames that engulfed her skin connected with mine. 

Curling a finger under her chin I tilted her face to mine, a groan erupted from her at my touch and I could feel why. A shot of warmth coursed through her, it pulsing down my hand. I held still at her reaction to my touch, concern taking over my body at the sight before me. Her eyes glowed like they did years ago, the luminescent emission of light pouring from her eyes. Her eyes widened as if realising the same thing I just had before she began to writhe beneath me, she tried to push me away only for her to groan at the contact. Little whimpers began to pour from her lips, I reached up hovering my hand beside her face "Hey angel, you're okay... I'm right here.." knowing touching her skin was creating these sparks I thought it was best not too as I tried to calm her. I watched her eyes strain to focus on what I was saying, with her eyes locked to my lips they fluttered.

I swallowed hard feeling what flowed through my angel, If I wasn't holding her I would cover my nose from the scent. She craved my touch, she wanted it more than she ever had before. The glow in her eyes grew stronger as she reached for me, I stilled as she snuggled into me pressing her cheek to my lips. A small whimper escaped her lips as they did, realising what was happening I closed my eyes placing a  gentle kiss on her skin. She relaxed in my arms at the act of my kiss, a warmth bloomed in my chest and I couldn't distinguish if it was Aliah's emotions or my own. 

"Angel... are you okay?" I asked in a whisper, my lips still against her skin as she sighed with a nod. Her body fell limp as the last of her energy was drained from the heat. With my angel in my arms I rushed her inside, the heat radiating from her body was so immense that even I began to feel my arms sweat from the contact. Resting her gently on the couch I wiped the hair from her damp forehead. Kane knelt at her feet removing her shoes while Col stood behind the couch leaning his hands on the backrest, his jaw clenched. "Her eye's Ace.." he whispered.

"I know..." I responded with a sigh, my thumb tracing circles on her flushed cheek. Taking in a deep breath my body tensed. There was a scent radiating from my angel, one I had never smelt before. leaning in closer I pressed my nose lightly to her hair, breathing her in. I groaned. Since the day I had met Aliah, her scent had always been strong yet pure. However right now, there was something different lingering around her. It was if her hormones were acting up... as if she were in heat. I shook the thought from my mind, how could she be anywhere close to her heat. She was still too young. 

I looked between Kane a Col wanting to ask if they smelt it, the looks on their faces evidence enough that they could. My eyes darted to Aliah as she groaned, clutching her stomach, her wriggling and writhing around on the couch in pain. Panting her small hands reached out in search of something, them soon finding a place on my arm. A growl escaped me suddenly feeling something sharp graze the surface of my skin, my shirt tearing under the claws that now protruded from Aliah's fingers. Whimpering, she slipped her fingers through the holes she had made before sighing as the contact her skin made with mine. 

Silence filled the room as she stilled, that was until the scent hit all of us at once. Col, Kane and myself all raised our hands to cover our noses from the sudden metallic smell. Clutching my arm Aliah's eyes fluttered open, them instantly gazing at me. Her brows furrowed seeing me covering my nose, the crease deepening as she looked to Kane then Col "w-what's wrong?... Do I smell?" My angel croaked out, looking back to me she tilted her head confused before her gaze dropped to her hands. Gasping she ripped them out of the torn and bloodied fabric, her eyes widening seeing her claws. Gazing at her hands she flipped them back and forth, admiring the black sharpened points that were her nails. 

Sitting up straight she again ground clutching her stomach, this time she froze pressing her legs tightly together. The scent of her own womanhood hitting her making a blush creep over her face. 

POV | Aliah 

I glanced around at the three men who I had grown accustomed to, wanting nothing more than them all to get away from me. With their noses covered I knew they could smell it, hell I could. I'd just gotten my very first period. Pain rumbled in my belly making me groan again. Ace reached out to me stroking my arm "you okay angel?" with wide eyes I pushed him off me "privacy! oh my god give me privacy and stop... smelling it!" 

My flushed red cheeks were now a deep crimson as the three men put some distance between us, standing from the couch I ran to the nearest bathroom. Slamming the door behind me I ran to the toilet unbuttoning my black jeans, undressing my lower half I looked down seeing the mark of my womanhood soaked into my white undies. I groaned plopping down on the seat, before I heard a light tap at the door. I didn't even have to question who it was, his familiar scent brought me ease through the door despite the embarrassment I was feeling. 

"Aliah?" His voice was a low whisper "...don't be embarrassed, we just weren't expecting it was all" I smiled at his attempt before another groan fell from my lips, why did my stomach feel so tight and queasy. 

"G-get Edith please" I whimpered, his presence immediately disappeared from the door and I silently thanked the goddess herself. I knew he would be able to smell this through the wooden frame, and that was the last thing I wanted. It wasn't long before I heard light tapping on the door again, a gentle voice following "Miss Stone, it's Edith. Please open the door for me honey" I pulled my pants up unlocking the door and welcoming her in. Edith was one of the elderly pack members here, she often cooked meals for the boys and myself along with some other housley duties. She had always been kind to me and taught simple things like how to make pasta, and fold socks. 

I retreated to the toilet before she stepped over to me with a small box and what I could assume was a spare change of clothes. Opening the box she pulled out a small flat square, I took the wrapped object from her hand examining it. Edith looked at me with realisation "Dear do you know what this is?" I nodded, I knew what I was holding. I just had never been shown how to use one, mum still didn't know how to talk to me so I never had a chance to ask about these things. I'm sure I could've asked someone here, but the topic always felt too awkward for me to bring up. Pulling another one from the box Edith Smiled "Let me show you how to use it okay?" 

I stood in front of the mirror pulling the loose jumper over my head, Edith had shown me how to open and stick on the sanitary pad. I know this was something that a girl should learn from her mother but I was grateful nonetheless. The pain in my stomach had subsided now that I was wearing loose fitting clothes, I smiled in the mirror remembering Edith's words 'You're becoming a woman Aliah' I looked down to my hands seeing that my claws had retracted, It seemed they only came out when the pain was bad. Excitement did course through me at the fact that it was a sign of my wolf. Only a few more years and I'll be able to shift, the thought had me feeling giddy. 

Stepping out of the bathroom I looked around cautiously, knowing what my scent was currently carrying I wanted to avoid as many pack members as I could. Tip-toeing through the hall I made my way to the stairs, keeping my head down I rushed up them only to bump into a strong figure. I felt warm hands wrap around my waist catching me as I began to fall. Reaching out I gripped his arms, his familiar scent filling my nose. Biting my lip I glanced up through my lashes, Ace's gentle smile beaming down at me "what are you sneaking around for?" I blushed "I-I smell..." I scrunched my nose at my confession, he chuckled pulling me up the remainder of the steps "you smell fine angel..." He spoke lightly brushing the hair from my face, I sighed crossing my arms "If I smelt fine then why were you covering your nose before hm?" 

He took in a breath scratching the back of his head, I laughed seeing his reaction. Shaking my head I turned on my heel making my way to my room. Yes, my room. Ace had organised for me to have my own space since I was here so often, the walls were covered in white shiplap with the exception of the wall behind my bed. It had been painted into an abstract marble design, the colours matching my eyes as Ace had requested. My King Size bed was dressed in various pillows and blankets with a Television hung on the wall directly across, I had an ensuite that was covered in black marble tiles and a walk-in closet that stretched further than needed. Ace had designed this room down to the little accents on my dresser handles. I rarely let anyone come in here, the last time I did was how those rumors about me only ebing temporary started. 

Following me into the room Ace pulled back the covers of my dooner and many blankets, I happily slid into the warmth before he tucked me in. I pouted up at him as he turned on the TV "You can't stay?" I whined, I always felt so much comfort being around Ace. RIght now with my stomach in knots I wanted to have his warmth and his scent knowing it would calm me. He flashed me a grin placing the remote beside me on the bed "I have some things to take care of, I promise I'll some see you as soon as I'm done" I groaned hiding my face under one of my blankets, the pain started to surge through my stomach again as the warmth between my legs grew. I knew it had to be more blood, peeking over the cotton throw I glanced at Ace seeing his nose scrunch up. Oh god, he could smell it... 

I shyly pointed towards the door "Out.." He chuckled, pulling the blanket from my face, placing a soft kiss on my head. The contact sent a jolt of heat through me, a moan escaped my lips at the sensation making my eyes go wide. Ace froze against me at the sound, I swear I heard a growl come from him but couldn't distinguish it as he quickly stood from the bed. "I'll see you after..." He spoke quickly turning for the door, I sat there wide eyed watching as he left. Did I just... I pulled the covers back up over my face. Oh god... I did. Trying to distract myself I clicked on the first show letting the sound fill the room, my thoughts ran while my stomach continued to throb. 

I'd never felt like that before... ever. But for some reason when his lips touched my skin it felt... good.