Taming The Alpha's Daughter

Diplomacy

The weird thing is, I know that the Shawn now and the Shawn then are 2 different people. Hell the Xan now and the Xan then are 2 different people. But it hurt. It hurt knowing that he basically sold me out. For a measly $100. I spend more than that on a pair of shoes! I had let him mark me, let him take my virginity! I let him take the most important things that I had that I couldn’t ever get back. And I find out that he kissed me, violated me and my trust, for locker room clout and beer money.

I couldn’t even cry for very long. I had to pick myself up and dust myself off so I could go pick up Danielle from Bentley’s. And I could only imagine how pissed Bentley would be when he found out I was taking her. 

Or maybe he would be relieved to get rid of her. 

And then Mar would be here at 8 so we could start fixing Danielle up. We would need to bring her shopping to get her a new look. I had no idea what to do with her stick straight hair. Maybe extensions? It seemed that each pack had certain characteristics that were prominent from genetics being kept in the pack. Ours was curly hair, tan skin, height (which clearly skipped me) and freckles. Danielle didn’t have many of those. I didn’t really know how to work with that.

‘Xannie, can we please have dinner tomorrow night once you’ve thought this through? I can’t bear for you to stay mad at me. I’m so sorry. I love you so much.’ Shawn linked.

I was so mad at him and yet I missed him so much. I wanted him near me right now, even if I wanted to punch him in the face over and over. I could cuddle and punch him. That would be semi-soothing. Ugh, I’m so f*****g weak.

‘Fine, but you can pay with your f*****g $100. Prick’ I link back. Toxicity. 

‘And I love you too’

He probably smiled at that. Not that he even deserved it. That gorgeous smile with those perfect teeth. Goddess, I couldn’t wait til he devoured my body again.

Dammit, Xan! Focus!

I walked downstairs to the room down the hall from my dad’s office. We usually let other Alpha’s stay in there when they came to stay for business. It was huge and luxurious. I bet Danielle would get a kick out of it. She would have her own bathroom and all the perks, yada yada yada. Its just 2 weeks.

I mindlinked my dad to let him know about our guest. He said that it was very sweet of me to let her stay. He already knew of her being here since he had approved of her being in Dark Moon in the first place. Once I explained her situation he thought it was a great move on my part as a future Alpha. It would show a great concern for a visiting member of a different pack. Diplomacy. Plus he thought Bentley was a perverted dickhead anyways. In which he wasn't completely wrong.

I went ahead and started heading to Bentley’s house around 5. Mrs. Davis loved me so she would be happy to see me anyways. Mr. Davis would be gone as he always did evening patrol during the week. Yes, I was that close with Bentley’s family.

I pulled into his driveway and parked. I walked to the door and knocked. Mrs. Davis answered the door as predicted.

“Oh Xannie! How wonderful it is to see you! Its been so long! I thought Bentley ran you off for good this time.” She laughed.

“He comes close every time! But how can I resist that face. Besides, what would he do without me?” My turn to laugh. She shakes her head and shrugs.

“Come in. Bentley and Danielle are in the living room. I heard Danielle is coming to stay with you.” She leans close to me and lowers her voice. “I think that might be for the best for now. You know how hard it is to be around him for too long. He’s an acquired taste.”

“Like spoiled milk!” I say with a smile. We both laugh.

She walks me to the living room. Bentley is sitting in an armchair with his arms folded, pouting, watching tv. Danielle is sitting on the couch, surrounded by bags with her arms folded, pouting, watching tv. 

Like 2 children being punished.

“Danielle, Xannie is here.” Mrs. Davis says.

Both her and Bentley look up quickly. I choose to look and smile at just Danielle. I restrain myself from strangling Bentley. Out of respect for Mrs. Davis.

“Looks you have everything ready to go!” I say with a smile.

She blushes and smiles sheepishly. “I don’t have a whole lot.”

“Well you are in luck! We are going shopping tonight!” I say happily.

Her smile drops. “I don’t have a whole lot of money to spend like that.”

“No, no. Alpha’s treat! Mar and I are taking you out for a girls' night!” I’m starting to annoy myself with my enthusiasm. I am also starting to feel Bentley’s suspicious stare burning into me.

“Oh I couldn’t. That’s too generous.” She looks embarrassed.

“Danielle! You are Bentley’s mate! Bentley is like family!” I glance at him and yep, he looks completely suspicious, his eyes are glaring into my soul trying to figure out what the hell I’m up to. I look back to Danielle with a smile. “We want to give you the family treatment while you are here. Starting today. So new wardrobe. Think of it as a gift from Dark Moon.” I give my best Alpha smile.

“That is just so sweet of you, Xannie! Alpha Alexander must be so proud of how well your Alpha training is coming along. You will lead our pack so well one day.” Mrs. Davis says with pride. She comes over and hugs me. 

Oh, Mrs.Davis, you poor poor woman.

I glance at Bentley again.

‘What the hell are you doing?’ He mindlinks.

‘Picking up your slack.’ I link back.

‘This isn’t like you at all. What are you and Mar going to do to her? You better not hurt her’ He links, glaring at me.

‘I think you’ve done enough of that yourself. I’m here to clean up your mess as usual, you f*****g child. Now, take this time to grow the f**k up and get your s**t together for your mate.’ I link. He looks down in shame. 

Yea, that’s right, dumbass.

Danielle looks over at Bentley, hurt. I think she knows we’re mindlinking. And by our facial expressions, its not hard to tell I’m scolding him.

I help carry Danielle’s bags to my car. I give Mrs. Davis a hug goodbye and promise her I won’t be a stranger. I always promise this. Once Danielle and I are in the car I ask her if she’s hungry. She says kind of, so we stop at the local diner.

“Ok, so tell me about yourself. I want to know everything!” I tell her. I need a rundown of her life so I know the easiest way to approach this whole situation.

“Ok. Um, my pack is Red Harvest and I live with my parents and my siblings.” She says.

“Siblings? Like as in plural? How many?” I say in shock. I don’t have any friends with siblings. Not many people in Dark Moon have more than one child. Its why our population has depleted a bit. But with Shawn’s help, apparently him and I are going to fill Dark Moon back up. Ugh, Shawn. I miss him so much. That dickhead.

“Yeah, I have a younger sister and twin baby brothers.” She looks sad talking about them. I bet she misses them. How lucky to have siblings. You would never feel alone.

“Twins? Wow! Ok, I love names! What are your siblings’ names?” I giggle.

“My sister’s name is Erika. The twins' names are Zack and Zane.” She smiles.

“I love it! Shawn wants to have lots of pups. I don’t think I want any.” I laugh.

“Why not? Pups are so much fun! I want 8! I think its a perfect number.” I remember Bentley talking about this at the lunch table

“I don’t know. The thought of having a pup is scary for me. My mom died giving birth to me.” I say this nonchalantly because I’m so used to talking about it now. I forget how uncomfortable it is when I mention it to those I just meet. I’m reminded when I look at Danielle’s face. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. Everyone knows about Luna Vanessa so I forget when I talk to those who don’t.”

“No, no. Its fine. I’m sorry to hear about your mom. I understand why you would be scared though. It would scare me too. But you shouldn’t let that take away from what you and Shawn want. They’ve come a long way with childbirth. Its much safer than it used to be. My mom was surprised when she had the twins. She said it was so much more comfortable and safer than when she had me.” She smiles.

“Huh. Well I will definitely have to keep that in mind.” I smile. “So what did Bentley think of you coming to stay with me?” I can’t wait to hear this.

She looks down. “He hated it. He said I was making a big mistake.”

What a bastard.

“Hmm. Well I don’t think you are! But then again, I may be a little biased.” I laugh. 

Oh I just c***k myself up! Xannie boo, the Goddess broke the mold with you!

We eat our dinner and by then its about time to meet Mar. I swing by my house and pick her up and then head back to town. We stop by a local clothing boutique that has trendy upscale clothing. Danielle nearly faints at the prices. I ask her for her sizes and she doesn’t really know. Mar has the people measure her and then we tell her to sit on the couch by the fitting rooms while Mar and I look for pieces for her to try on.

I decide to tell Mar about Shawn while we pick stuff out.

“So I had an interesting conversation with Shawn today.” I say, I have to bite my lip to keep myself from getting emotional.

“What happened?” She can already sense where this is going.

“Ok, so I never told you this because I’m an undercover hoe. But the night we went camping by the lake and had that party, me Tim and Shawn kind of…….did stuff.” I wait for the judgement.

“Xannie! You told me that day about Derek! What a hooker! What did you guys do? I want details!” Her eyes are wide with excitement. She’s forgetting Shawn is my mate now.

“It includes my mouth and my bum.”

“XANNIE BO BANNIE!”

“Shhhhhhhh! Mar!” I look around to see if anyone is in the store besides us.

“Shawn had to be the bum guy! I’ve seen the way he stares at your ass. He would worship it day and night if you let him.” She giggles.

“Actually yes he was. But anyways, he admitted it was a bet. He and Tim only did it for a football bet. Whoever could f**k me first.” I try not to get emotional again.

“Ok? So?” Mar says staring at me.

“What do you mean 'ok so'? That’s gross Mar!” I look at her like she’s insane.

“Xan, I’m gonna tell you something but you can’t tell anyone, ok?” She looks at me sternly. 

I hold out my pinky finger, she locks hers onto it.

“Ok, me and Nicky are together.” Wow. The utter shock. “It started because of a football bet. At least you and Shawn are mates. After Nicky and I messed around, he admitted it and I was pissed. But I forgave him because well, he’s Nicky. I’m sure its a little harder for you since, you know it was Shawn AND Tim. But Xan, you’re the hottest girl in school. Look in the mirror, every single guy wants you and dreams about you. Hell, I’ve had s*x dreams about you.” I jerk my head back at her, surprised. “But Shawn loves you Xan. You can tell. I watch you guys every day. He’s obsessed with you. You can’t blame him for being stupid in the past. Yeah, it was definitely wrong and he should pay for it. But you have to forgive him for it and move on. He’s your soulmate!”

Wow. I needed that.

“Thank you mama Mar!” I say, tearing up and giving her a hug. She hugs me back and pats my back. “Mar? Why do you and Nicky keep it a secret? You guys are so cute together.”

“Because we’re waiting until I turn 18. I’m afraid my dad will not approve. Angry Beta, you know? He wants me to wait for my mate. I don’t care what he thinks. I love Nicky. Just one more month!” She looks so happy and relieved to tell someone about this. I hug her again.

“I love you Mar. I’m so happy for you.” I say snuggling my head on her chest and closing my eyes.

“Ok lets get this chick dressed and get going please? I like her, but not enough to cut into my sleep time.” Mar says now going through racks.

“MAR! YOU SLEEP?!” I act astonished. She rolls her eyes.

We end up convincing her to let me buy her some skirts and crop tops (Girl has some legs and a flat tummy!) and even a couple dresses. She will not go for heels though, so I get her some flats. Change takes time. I ask for Mars input on her hair. She tells me to maybe curl the ends out to give it some wave. I decide to actually wake up early and give it a shot.

This girl better look like freakin’ Cinderella!

We get back to my house late and I show her the guest room. She nearly faints. She says its too much. I assure her that we have only one other guest room and it looks exactly like this one. I let her settle in for the night and tell her I will see her in the morning.

I shower and get into my pajamas and lay in bed. Now that I have nothing to occupy my mind, I get sad again. One of my pillows smells like Shawn so I shove my face into it  and think of him and the way he feels and holds me. I know he misses me too, I can feel it through our bond, especially now that I’m marked.

‘I miss you too’ I link him.

‘I wish I could take it all back baby. I would take everything that hurt you away if I could.’ He links me.

‘Shawn. I’m going to forgive you because I love you and because of Mar. But you owe me.’ I link him.

‘What did Mar say? And I will do anything. Just name it baby.’ I smile. Like the bad guy in every superhero movie ever.

‘We will talk about it tomorrow at dinner. Goodnight, handsome. I love you’

‘I love you so much gorgeous. Forever and always.’