Alpha’s Choice

Croissants au Chocolat

Molly's POV

Three hours into this flight and two bottles of champagne later, she was finally asleep. I loved Eva like a sister and seeing how much she was hurting made me want to go home and declare war on that Alpha. But I have to stay calm for my friend, for my sister.

I see Jane frantically texting, good thing the plane has wifi. I liked her she's a take-charge kind of girl, and she will fit in well in our pack.

Have you told your parents? I asked Dan through the mind link

Nope, but I will.

I hate this; I hate that she is going through this.

I should have challenged that, Alpha. He stated

You would have started a war, but I know what you mean. Eva is the nicest one of us, and she deserves a mate to love her.

Yeah.

He shuts off the link; we are all in uncharted territory.

I pull out my phone and come up with a plan; operation: Forget Him.

I started texting Mary out head omega:

Asking her to start baking chocolate croissants, cinnamon rolls, and a red velvet cake with buttercream frosting, all of Eva's favorites. I also sent her a shopping list filled with junk food, were-liquor, and regular liquor.

Our packhouse was large on 4 floors, with a finished basement housing our dungeons. The alpha family took the top floor, beta and gamma shared the third floor, the second floor was for guests and the delta and head warrior. Each floor has offices for each ranked member. The first floor is the common area. A huge kitchen fits all the families that live in the packhouse and any pack members that join us for meals, a theater, a game room, and a large formal dining room that can fit 150.

Last but not least is the living room. It has giant leather sofas, and so everyone is always comfortable. We are a pack of 350, huge for a pack because about 20 years ago, our pack merged with a smaller pack after their Alpha died. He did not have a luna or children. Since my father was Alpha, he made it mandatory for all wolves in our pack to train. Not everyone is a warrior, but everyone can defend themselves. Which makes the pack stronger as a whole. For as long as I can remember, the packhouse has always been open to all pack members to come, share meals, share in movie nights and always feel welcome. Since my brother took over as Alpha 8 years ago, our pack has gotten stronger. He has made some stronger allies and is well respected amongst alphas.

The captain announces we are about to land. I checked my seatbelt and Eva's. Once e landed, I was going to wake her, but Dan scooped her up, and we walked to our cars in silence. I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS! Yes, they have passed the reigns to the new generation, but the older generation that helped build the pack is still very respected and opinionated on pack affairs.

As we pulled up to the packhouse, Eva was waking up, as if on cue, and my brother alpha Kane and his heavily pregnant mate Casey were waiting for us at the form of the house with Brandon, our beta, and his mate next to them.

What did you tell everyone? I shouted at Dan in the link.

Like anything can be a secret around here! He shot Kane a dirty look.

Kane opened his arm, and Eva walked into them and kissed her the top of her head; and she quickly removed herself and hugged Casey. The cycle repeated with Brandon our beta and Emma. Everyone remained quiet until we were in the kitchen. croissants and Cinnabon rolls covered the surface of the island.

Eva gave Mary a quick hug, picked up a croissant, jammed it in her mouth, and grabbed two more one in each hand. Oh boy!

Mary busied herself frosting the cake.

We all stood around the kitchen waiting for someone to talk.

Eva's POV:

As soon as I arrived and saw Kane and Brandon's faces, I knew everyone knew. They knew that my mate didn't accept the bond; I was the deductive girl whose mate didn't want her. These men were my brothers, and I know each one would kill for me if I asked them, but that's not what I wanted. I just wanted to go to my room and sleep until residency started. I was about to start on my third croissant in 2 minutes while they all stood around like mannequins, when my parents walked in.

"Where is my baby?" She's my mom, making her way into the living room.

She opened her arms, and I threw myself in her embrace like a child seeking the comfort of her parents, and she wrapped me in her arms. For the first time since this all started, I cried openly. My father wrapped me and my mom up in his large arms, and he kissed my head while my mom stroked my hair and tried to calm me. I could hear low growls in the room, and I knew the guys were close to losing it.

"He didn't want me, mom" I sobbed.

"Shh honey, it will be okay," she replied.

"Who has the nerve to reject my daughter!?" My father's voice boomed

"The Alpha of Darkwoods," Dan replied

As if all at once, everyone in the room starts talking, and I am getting a headache.

"OKAY, let's all calm down; everyone meets in my office in 10 minutes. Mary, please send some water and refreshments for everyone," Alpha announced.

Great, now we have to talk about this, just what I wanted to avoid. In Kane's office, everyone is sitting. Dan is standing with Jane behind him. Kane is at his desk with his mate on his lap. Brandon has Emma on his lap, Molly and Chris are sitting side by side, and I am facing the large window looking at the perfect lawn around the property, and my parents are standing on either side of me.

"Before we start, Dan, is there something you need to tell us?" Kane questioned.

"Everyone, this is my mate Jane, she the daughter of the delta of the Darkwoods pack." everyone looked at me awkwardly, and low cheers erupted around the room.

"You finally found her!" My mom yelled, taking Jane into a tight hug,

"Yes, mom and I would like to keep her breathing," he said, laughing slightly.

"Congratulations, son!" My father said, hugging Dan. A couple of minutes later, everyone was back to me. Why couldn't the earth just open up and swallow me up, just this once!

"YES, SHE IS MY FRIEND AND MY ROOMMATE, YES SHE IS FROM THE SAME PACK AS MY MATE, AND YES, NOW SHE IS MATED TO DAN, AND I AM SO HAPPY FOR THEM BOTH. NO, I DO NOT WANT TO TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED, I MET MY MATE AND HE TOOK ME HOME ONLY FOR ME TO FIND OUT HE ALREADY HAS A GIRLFRIEND AND ALL I WANT NOW IS A BATH AND MY BED. NO, THERE WILL NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. WE ARE ALL GOING TO MOVE ON!" I yelled in one breath and walked down the stairs to my room. I locked the door jumped into my bed. Welcoming the nice cool sheets and my pillow.

Jaxon's POV:

After shifting at the airstrip, Alistair ran for hours until he was exhausted; when he finally stopped, I don't even know, just woke up take behind the packhouse naked covered in blood, with Nate standing over me with a pair of shorts.

"How bad was it?" I asked, scared to hear the response.

"You were too far from the packhouse to cause any damage but ran for a whole and haunted; I have never seen Alistair like that."

I have nothing today besides I am glad I didn't hurt any of my pack members.

"How long have I been gone?" I asked

"12 hours"

"Have you talked to Jane?"

"Yes, they are in Texas at the Moonlight pack."

"Get the jet ready; we will get my mate back."

"Maybe you should shower first?"

"I don't have time for your sh*t right now Nate, I will be ready in 20 mins."

"Who is coming I don't think she is just going to come with us. If that is the case, will you start a war with her pack to take her?"

"Of that's what it takes," I said, walking into the packhouse heading to my room.

Alistair?

Al?

No response, no doubt he's pissed at me for losing our mate. I'm surprised he didn't kill me.

It's still early. He grumbles and blocks me.

Great, I have a pissed-off wolf, a mate that left me, probably a pissed-off ex somewhere, and a pack that needs answers.

One thing at a time, first get my mate back.

Stranger's POV

All I can think about is her, she's the perfect woman, but all she sees is that dumb Alpha. I am going to make up her mine no matter what. But then, I see a blonde she-wolf walk-in in the corner of my eyes. Odd wolves don't exactly hang out here unless they are looking for trouble.

She walks up to the counter, "Hi, I am looking for Veronica."

" No Veronicas here." The young woman behind the register answered.

"Yes, I was told that I can meet her here." The blonde repeated.

"There is no one by that name here," she said again, looking annoyed.

Stupid girl, why cannot things just go my way! She stomped off. I followed her outside,

"Hey, what do you want with Veronica."

'Don't worry about it," she shot back, not bothering to turn around.

"She's my sister, so what do you want with Veronica?"

"I'm looking to hire her."

" Well, I'm her brother."