The Last Alpha Female

My name is Jade. I’m a rare Alpha female werewolf but I hide my status. My past is a heavy one but it made me who I am and I don’t regret it. I’m 22 and am not holding out hope for a second chance mate. I ran to Crescent moon pack seeking asylum and the Alpha there thankfully forced my abusive mate to reject me. I was free. I promised to lay low and he let me stay. He called me to his office. Good morning Alpha. Did you have a question? Jade we’ve discussed this. Tyler or Ty. We’re the same age and rank. Knock it off. I wanted to invite you to the alpha ball this weekend. She snapped her head up surprised. I know I know but hear me out. Dan said he’d be your plus one so as not to leave you alone and it’s about time you interact with society again. We’ve got your back and who knows? Maybe you’ll get a second chance mate. She huffed at me. Please Jade pleeeease?! I huffed. Ty you cheat I grumbled. I sighed. Fine fine but Dan is to stay by my side 24/7. No exceptions unless I say otherwise. He nodded. Luna Emily took me shopping. I want a deep navy dress Em. Two hours in I squealed and dove into a dressing room. This is gonna be it Em. I stepped in and she gasped. True Alpha Female material Jade! Stunning! We took it back to the pack. It was Saturday and I invited Jade to get ready with me. She looked breathtaking. Jade……you— Yeah Yeah. You too. Go on. She went down and called me down. Ty and Dan were teary. As Jades date I approached first. Jade you look beautiful. She shoved me. Oh Stop. Let’s just go. We sat and I looked at her. That dress really does suit you. Thank you Alpha. As we got closer I got more nervous. As the pack’s Luna I could sense Jades anxiety. Jade? She glanced at me. Deep breaths. You’ll be fine. Iiiii Don’t know if I’m ready to see my old Alpha and Luna I said quietly. I glanced at Alpha Tyler and linked him to let the Beta take this one. That’s me. You totally are. You’re a badass. You’ve come so far I doubt they’d recognize you without your aura. And I’ll pretend we’re chosen mates. Iiiiif He’s there he’ll know it’s me I said quietly. He’ll feel it even though the bonds severed. You’ve got us. We’ll deal. I’ve briefed the warriors to keep an eye. We’ll be good. So far so good. The ball was in full swing. Her Alpha did indeed recognize her but came over to see her and sincerely apologize for his son. It went well. Then the drama began when the Lycan king entered. He’s 24 and mateless and his Lycan is approaching feral. We’re good friends. I met him on a mission when I was young so I wasn’t afraid to stand up to him even now but I was worried for him. Alpha Tyler please allow Jade to remain with you. Let me check on my friend. I pouted. I can’t meet him? I’ve always wanted to meet a Lycan. Please? I batted my lashes and he huffed. Fine but if I say run you run. Sprint. We headed over and I smelled ocean and it was intoxicating. My eyes locked with his and he nearly shifted. s**t! What? I roared. MATE MINE! Shit. He sped over and buried his face in her neck and she froze. Went rigid. Kyle I said gently. I’ll give you time with your mate but she has a bad past. You need to back up. You’re scaring her. I sniffed her neck and it was fear and sheer panic. I reeled my Lycan in and backed up. I’m sorry I said gently. What’s your name mate? I swallowed hard. Ummmm can we talk somewhere that’s not here? I’ll give you space to talk but I promised her for her comfort I’d keep an eye on her. Thats fine old friend. Cmon mate. We’ll head to my favorite spot. I’ll give you space and go slow but please can I hold your hand? It will calm me and keep me in control. She debated. Ok I said quietly. He intertwined our fingers and it surprised me how gentle his touch was. There was a beautiful stream and a giant rock so we sat. I swallowed. Jade I said softly. My name is Jade. Jade I said softly and she shuddered. I’m Kyle. King of Lycan Kingdom. I don’t wish to intimidate you. I sighed. You don’t. Ok I’m going to be completely honest with you. Please try to not be angry. I’ll do my best. She sighed and swallowed. You are my second chance mate I said softly. I found a mate at 18. Everything started very well. He seemed nice. Sweet gentle. Then one day he wasn’t. Made me his slave took what he wanted from me whenever he wanted it and physically abused the hell out of me. I got out one day and sprinted to Alpha Tyler’s pack Crescent Moon and ran into Dan screaming I was seeking asylum. Alpha Tyler thankfully forced that awful man to accept the rejection and I was finally free. The past 4 years I’ve spent healing and to be honest I lost faith in the mate bond and gave up. I lost all hope in that aspect of our life. Even my wolf. We acknowledge the bond. I can tell you’re really my mate but it’s going to take me awhile to be comfy enough to be all lovey and matey. I sighed. If you can’t wait then please spare me another nightmare and reject me now. I can’t go through that again. I don’t think I’ll survive. It was quiet for a bit and I was afraid to look in his eyes but I sucked it up and did. I’d like to comfort you please. Gently and it won’t even be a hug. She hesitated but nodded so I very gently brushed her tear away. She flinched but relaxed. I’ve been waiting six years for you mate. I can wait another six as long as you’ll accept the fact that I’m your mate. I’ll need you close and to be able to hold your hand at minimum but I can wait now that you’re here. As long as you can allow hand holding to keep me from going feral I’ll wait just don’t…don’t reject me please. Let me show you the good side of the mate bond. Give me a chance Jade. Please. My wolf and I could feel the reverence and sincerity in his words unlike our first mate he means them. She wants to try again. She’s ready. I agree. I sighed. I will give this an honest try I said softly and he lit up like a kid on Christmas morning but we need to go slowly. If you can promise we’ll go slow until I’m ready then I will try. I promise on my life and Dans I’ll go as slow as you need me to. Just…the contact is needed to keep me from going feral. I can do basic contact but I’ll need more time before I’m full on snuggling. Fair. If it’s alright I’d like to dance mate. I waved Dan off. It’s alright. I’d like to as well. You sure? I’m sure. You trust him. With my life. She nodded so I left but spied here and there. We were dancing and I started conversation. So how do you know Danny? We played 20 questions and I learned about his pack and family. His gamma is a female warrior which made me happy. I told him I was an Alpha Female but the aura has to remain hidden while I’m in Danny’s pack that my family ignored my cries for help and I left them. My warrior status. He seems nice. I was cautious but Jasmine seemed keen to get to know him. I understand you’re nervous but can we talk about a trial period maybe? She looked at me. Give me 3 months of trying at my pack and if you absolutely hate it we can explore other options. We’ll go back to your pack tonight I’ll crash then we’ll leave before lunch tomorrow. Would that be ok? She was quiet for awhile and Mars was an anxious wreck. Ok I said quietly. I can do that. But when we get to the palace I’m not to be trapped in there. Of course not. Roam the territory train do whatever you want just let me know if you go with someone. She relaxed a little more and nodded and I got a small smile. I counted that as a win. Can I meet your beta and gamma? Of course. I linked them to cautiously approach. Your Majesty we—wait! Tell me this means what I think it means! I grabbed her hand gently and squeezed. This is my mate Jade your future Luna Queen. Luna! I spun her around ignoring his growling. I’m so excited to meet you! Shes a fighter. An Alpha female. I’m Alyssa your Highness I’m your gamma. I’m Cole. I’m your Beta. I don’t feel her Aura. I hide it. If you’d like to experience it I can stop hiding it. They eagerly nodded and I let it out. Shockingly the Beta and Gamma submitted to me. Holy s**t! Iiii haven’t used it in years. I didn’t know it was that powerful. You continue to impress. She hid it again. Once you return to our kingdom no more hiding it. Ok. We’re going back to stay at Crescent moon tonight and we will return midday tomorrow. They nodded. And this is Danny. He introduced me to my lovely mate. I slugged him. Danny boy! He grumbled. Good to see you. You too Alyssa I hissed and they laughed. I liked Alyssa. I could tell we’ll be really good friends. She was cool. I introduced them to Alpha Tyler and Luna Emily. Thank you for caring for my mate so well. We were stunned. Jade! I spun her around. I knew you should be here! I knew it!