Waiting For Her (The Alphas Young Mate)

Eight | Sleepover.

POV | Ace

The moment I remembered I couldn’t disclose the information that Aliah was my mate, the thrill of introducing her to my pack lessened. I wanted everyone to know she was mine, but the agreement was made for a reason. If we wanted Aliah to be accepted amongst those her age in our pack, we didn’t want it to be because she was to be mated with the one who was next in line to be Alpha. As annoying as Stone was... he was right to want her to create her own friendships on her own terms. To do so, we had to keep her being my mate a secret. As we showed her our land many people questioned her presence, I politely avoided any answers until my angel was out of hearing range. It was then left to Kane and Col to explain hers and her father's business here, those trusted enough were told of the Elders' involvement. Others were informed of an alliance between the packs and told to welcome her as our own, my mind often slipped forgetting my angel could sense my discomfort. Every now and then she would squeeze my hand, bringing me reassurance without realising it.

An hour or so had passed before we made our way to the training area, the warriors of our pack were out running drills as usual. A few of the healers were seated on the side tending to the wounds of those who had been injured, the injuries often ranged from broken bones to concussions from being thrown against trees. Kane and Col looked at me wanting to join their men, I rolled my eyes with a nod before they ran over. With Allah's hand in mine I began walking away only for her to stop me "Can we watch?" I looked to her confused as her eyes sparkled up at me "You want to watch them train?" She nodded, her eyes full of curiosity "Whatever you want Sweetheart" With her hand in mine I guided her to the benches, taking a seat she sat next to me watching the men intently as they trained. It wasn't long before Blaez ran over to us, reaching down he picked up a water bottle unscrewing the cap swallowing it down quickly. I had to hide the growl as my angel looked up at his shirtless figure, only to laugh as she grimaced.

Blaez was going to take over as Lead warrior when I took on my role as Alpha, Kane and Col were my closest and most trusted friends but Blaez grew up with us all the same. Letting out a big breath he sat down next to me "Nice to see you Alpha" he teased, slapping me on the back, furrowing his brows he looked beside me to my Angel  "Who's this little beauty?" Clenching my jaw at his words I growled in warning, he sat back confused at my reaction. Anger spiked in me hearing his words making my angel stand up, gripping my hand she pulled it from my knee making room for her to sit in my lap. Once seated she placed my arm around her before glancing back out to the field. Leaning down I breathed in her scent calming myself, drowning my surroundings out I became oblivious to Blaez who sat looking on with a smile "When were you going to tell me you found your mate?"

With my nose still buried in Aliah's hair I shot my eyes open in panic, Blaez laughed as I looked to him "Is it that obvious?" I questioned. "Maybe to others you just seem protective, but I know you better than that" I nodded, a serious expression taking over my face as I spoke in more of a demand "Please understand this isn't common knowledge for our pack, I'd appreciate it if you were to keep it to yourself"

"Your secret is safe with me Alpha" I gave him a smile in appreciation, pushing himself off the bench he knelt in front of Aliah holding out a hand "Hi there, my name is Blaez. It's a pleasure to meet you" Aliah reached out her small hand gripping the end of his finger with caution, she shook it lightly making him laugh "I'm A-Aliah" speaking she quickly retreated her hand to the warmth under my arm. Blaez went to say something only for a massive thud to be heard behind him, Aliah gasped as she watched one of the Warriors being slammed harshly into the ground. I stood placing her on the ground to see who it was, Col ran over immediately as the warrior groaned in pain. Blaez and myself stepped closer as a Healer made her way to him, my angel stood by my side gripping onto my leg as she watched.

"Damn i***t shattered his ribcage" Col growled looking back at the warrior that threw him, Kane was already smacking him over the back of the head. The healer knet by the injured warriors' side hovering her hands around his broken bones, a soft white glow could be seen before slowly you heard a c***k as the bones realigned. Curiosity got the better of my angel as she let go of my leg, stepping closer she sat beside the healer watching in awe. The healer turned her gaze to my angel smiling at her lightly, Aliah's eyes sparkling with joy upon seeing the luminescent glow in their eyes. I watched on proudly as she held out her adorable hands mimicking the healer, it wasn't long after that the warrior sat up "Thankyou Amoret, and thank you for your help too little one"

He stood from the ground running back over to the training area, Amoret turned to my angel bowing her head in thanks before making her way back to the other healers. Turning to me my angel gripped my leg excitedly "I want to help others like Amoret did Ace" Kneeling I pulled her small hands to my lips to speak against them "I'm sure you will be able to do that and much more one day my angel" smiles and sparkling eyes were all I looked on at as the feeling of happiness spread through Aliah like wildfire, my own body began to tingle from the sensation. Blaez sniffed the air around us, looking confused he questioned "Did you mark her? You two smell like one right now" With my eyes locked on Aliah's I shook my head to his question "No marking, but we're bonded in a way"

"I'm happy for you Ace" He patted my back before making his way back out the the training area, pulling Aliah into my arms I stood, I may not be able to tell people that we are one... but if even on the off chance we can smell like one then I'm beyond happy.

Soon enough Aliah began to yawn from all the walking we had done, I ended up carrying her back to the pack house as she slept on my shoulder. I watched my Angel peacefully sleep for an hour before she woke. The rest of the afternoon, Aliah and I were left to our own devices. I found out she loved art, not to mention she was quite good at it for someone her age. I watched on in awe as she drew the landscape we had only walked through hours ago as if it was imprinted in her memory. We listened to music, ate and played games that she had never before seen in her life. I felt overjoyed that I could be the one to give my Angel these experiences, even though all these things Stone should have provided. Soon enough the sky was darkening as nightfall hit, Kane and Col came bounding through the doors a dirty sweaty mess, reaching her hands up Aliah covered her nose "You two smell"

I laughed watching her grimace at the two of them "Sorry pumpkin we will go shower then Sleepover!" Kane beamed before walking off, I looked to Col for an answer to which he sighed "Your dad ordered us to set up beds in your room due to the fact you aren't allowed to be alone with Aliah..." I close my eyes trying to hide my groan, Aliah on the other hand clapped with excitement "Can we can watch movies together" Picking her up in my arms I spun her around, resting her against me she giggled as I spoke "Of course we can Beauty" Walking up the steps I neared my room only to feel a tap on my shoulder "Um.. Ace"

"Yes Angel?" She twirled her hair in her hand "I need to shower too" the thought had completely slipped my mind, stepping into my room I set her on the bed thanking fathers over organised ass as I pulled out the bag he had requested from Stone for Aliah's stay "Come with me" I smiled holding my hand out to her, taking it she slipped down off the bed following me to my en-suite. I set her bag down before an awkward feeling settled over me "Um.. do you need... help?" She nodded looking up at me through her lashes "Can you turn the shower on for me and give me a towel please?" I quickly nodded stepping around her to turn the shower on, I held my hand under the stream until it was a comforting warmth. Pulling out a towel I placed it next to her bag before walking to the door, her little hand gripping mine before I could leave "Yeah angel?"

"C-Could you make sure no one comes in" a chuckle escaped me at how adorable her face looked while she blushed, leaning down I placed a gentle kiss on her head "Of course, I will guard the door with my life" Aliah giggled at me before I made my way out, sticking to my word I shut the door taking a seat in front of it as I waited. Kane and Col shortly walked in with their sleeping bags and blankets, they looked at me confused before hearing the water from the shower running. "What are you now, a Guard dog?" Kane chuckled, setting up his stuff on the ground beside my bed "Shut up, she asked me to.." Col laughed this time "Oh so you're also obedient" Picking up Kanes Pillow I threw it at Col "Hey that was mine" Kane whined, Cole threw it back to him as the Door opened behind me.

Aliah walked out wearing yellow waffle knit pyjamas, I smiled at how pretty the colour looked against her skin. She giggled jumping over Kanes bed before pulling herself up onto mine "It's like a real sleepover" Kane turned to her "You've never had a sleepover?" She shook her head to him, leaning on the bed from the other side Col added "Her first sleepover is with three 18 year old guys, not sure this fits the criteria" I glared at Col as I walked to my side of the bed laying down"What do you want to watch Angel?" Kane jumped up butting in with his suggestion "Moana, we have to it's the best" Aliah lent closer to him "What that?"

"It's about a girl who gets chosen by the ocean to delivery a mystical relic to the god herself" Aliah gasped turning to me "Please can we watch it!" a glare settled on my face, Kane knew it was a musical only making him laugh harder at Aliah's reaction. I rolled my eyes picking up my control "Of course we can Angel '' Col groaned, popping headphones in his ear as the movie started, Aliah lent forward smiling. She really loved movies, although when I thought about it she loved many things... she just never had a chance to try them. The movie started drawing to an end, Aliah had fallen asleep and curled herself up against me. Kane and Col were both passed out, my eyes themselves growing heavier. Turning on my side I pulled my angel into my chest breathing in her scent and relaxing to the beat of her heart, it didn't take long for me to drift off into my sleep.

"Ace wake up now!" I grumbled hearing Col, him gripping my shoulder shaking me. Waving him off I sat up "What?" I went to turn to him in anger only to stop seeing Aliah, she had sat up next to me, her eyes glowing as she gazed into nothing. Jumping from my position I placed my hands on her cheeks looking between her eyes, their opal colour accentuated through the luminous light that poured from her "Aliah?..." I spoke, panic clear in my voice. Hearing a groan Kane sat up noticing the commotion, Jumping on the bed he looked at Col and I "What's wrong?" I shook my head keeping my focus on my Angel, wherever she was right now I was going to bring her back... she was going to be okay... she had to be.

"I've got you Angel.. come back to me..." I pleaded, feeling my heart shatter at the sight of her losing control,  as if sensing my pain she twitched. Hope filled my chest seeing her try to move "That's it sweetheart..." I whispered with a smile, her face squinted as she lifted her arms. Another twitch came from her body before it fell limp, a gasp escaped her lips as she did. With closed eyes the glow dissipated, leaving the room in a darkened state. Pulling her to me I pushed the hair from her face "Aliah... angel wake up for me..."

POV | Aliah

Aliah.... I felt myself wake hearing something murmur in my ear, with my eyes still closed I smiled at the warmth that surrounded me... Aliah... The voice sounded again making me snap open my eyes, looking up I saw Ace was sound asleep, his arms wrapped around me. I wasn't sure why but I always felt safe being near him, ignoring the murmur I snuggled myself back against him only for her to call again... Aliah listen... Her voice became loud, it filling my ears drowning out the sound of Ace's breathing. Sitting up I glanced around to see a stream of moonlight pouring into his room, that's when it hit me like a wave.

I gasped feeling my vision blur as the light filled my sight, my body becoming non existent as I looked out into the abyss she had created. Ahead I noticed a figure walking towards me, a white glow surrounding it... I knew it was her, on the odd occasion she would bring me here, to what I assumed was her world... Alia-h.. I-I'm... c... co... s-stay.... Ace... Her words came to me in broken sounds as the walls to her world shook around me, her figure falling to the ground as it grew into one thing I was sure of... A wolf. I tried to reach out to her as she began to disappear, her world cracking before my eyes. I suddenly felt like I was falling... sinking away from her as the light began to disappear.

My body went limp, it landed with a thud as my eyes rolled back until I was left in darkness.... "Aliah... angel wake up for me..."