Taming The Alpha's Daughter

A Second Chance

I had decided to take 2 weeks off school since I needed a break from the drama.

As far as my dad knew, I had a serious panic attack from stress. I didn't want him to know about Derek.

When the time came around to going back, I felt kind of excited. 

Bentley had been busy with his mate, Danielle. She was from a nearby pack so they were always off on their own.

Nicky and Mar came to visit me a lot but they liked to be on their own as usual.

And Pete was still Pete. He liked his ladies.

On my first Monday back, I decided to wear a cute little pink dress with a sweetheart neckline and off the shoulder sleeves. I wore some strappy heels to match. I decided to leave my hair down since I had been slummin' it for the last 2 weeks in pajamas and messy buns. I did my regular makeup, got my ice coffee and headed to school.

My heart fluttered in the parking lot. I was just a ball of nerves. My stomach even flopped.

I walked in and everyone was so excited to see me. It felt really nice to know I had been missed.

I had forgotten how good the school smelled. Like cinnamon and sugar. It reminded me of donuts.

I went to my locker and found the old dead flowers I had forgotten about 2 weeks ago. I still had not figured out who it had been that gave them to me.

I did my morning classes. Lucky for me, the Shadow shitheads were away on some business and were not there to bother me. Finally lunch came around and I would get to sit with all my friends like I used to love doing.

“Danielle said she wants 8 pups! 8! I said no way.” Bentley shook his head.

We all laughed at him.

“You would enjoy making 8 pups though!” Nicky said.

Bentley smiled and nodded. Same old Bent.

“How’s your day going so far Xannie bo Bannie?” Pete asked.

“Its actually going good. Feels like old times. Except Davis is actually keeping it in his pants.” I stick my tongue out at Bentley.

Bentley pulls my hair.

“I forgot how good it smells in the school. Its made me want donuts all day.” I said.

“Donuts?” Mar raised her eyebrow.

“Yea, the sweet smell. Its like sugar and cinnamon.” I inhale the warm scent, but it has dissipated since this morning.

“You’re so not right, Xan.” Mar laughs.

Geometry is eventless and I once again skip study period, keeping my promise to Bentley that I will still go to his practices.

I walk out to the bleachers, trying to avoid getting my heels stuck in the grass and mud. I sit down in my usual spot and hang my legs as usual, waiting for my football friends that I haven’t seen in 2 weeks now.

Tim runs over to me and jumps up on the bleachers. He picks me up and holds me tight. 

“Goddess! I didn’t realize how much I missed you until I didn’t get to see your beautiful face here for 2 weeks!” He said.

“Awww! You missed me Tim?” I said trying to be sarcastic, but I felt happy tears prickling at the corners of my eyes. I missed him making me smile at the end of every school day.

“Where’s Shawn?” I asked.

“Oh! No ‘You’re looking damn fine, Tim.' 'Please take me out this weekend, Tim.’ Just ‘Wheres Shawn’ huh?” He laughed. I blushed. I have to admit, I had really missed Shawn. “He had to run inside for something. He said he would be right back.”

“Ok.” I smiled.

He jumped back down.

“So did you hear that the big dumbass found someone to deal with him? You must be relieved it wasn’t you, eh?” Tim said. We both laughed.

“Bentley deserves someone good. Even if he is a bit of an asshole at times. She sounds sweet.” I think back to when Bentley broke the news about Danielle. How sad he was that we weren’t mates. Danielle sounded like she was very motherly and caring. She was what Bent needed.

It made me a little sad that my mate had not really been what I needed. In fact, I had not really been able to get to know him at all. There just wasn’t any way that I could have. Every obstacle prevented us from doing so, no matter what we did. I hoped that maybe my second chance mate would be what I needed when I found them.

About that time I suddenly got another strong smell of cinnamon and sugar.

“Do you smell that?” I asked Tim.

He sniffed the air. “Smell what?”

“It smells like they’re making sweets in the cafeteria. I’ve been smelling it all day! I’m going to stop at the store and buy donuts on the way home I think.” I giggle.

“Did you hit your head, Xan?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.

The smell was getting stronger and I could feel my wolf starting to get happy and hyper.

My smile dropped.

Oh Goddess. No.

I quickly stood up and grabbed my backpack. I walked even quicker to the end of the bleachers.

“Where you going, Xan?” Tim asked.

“I have to leave.” I said, starting to pick up the pace.

“Hey!” I bumped into someone.

I look up and I see the most beautiful icy blue eyes ever. Above them sits a mop of curly dark auburn hair, perfect for playing with. On his perfect nose sits a splash of freckles that spread across his cheeks. He’s tall and muscular, with a perfect smile. He smells of cinnamon and sugar, so delicious I could lick him.

“Mate.” He whispers.

“Mate.” I whisper.

He holds a bouquet of yellow daisies, but can’t stop looking into my eyes to give them to me.

He drops them and pulls me to him, like we’re magnetic. And I don’t resist, because it feels completely natural. And I feel like I have waited my entire life for this feeling. I’m complete.

“Mine.” He says.”All mine.”

“Yes. All yours.” I tell him.

He takes his fingertips and lightly runs them down my back while keeping me in his embrace.

“I love you, Xannie.”

“I love you too, Shawn.”

*********

So it seemed that the Moon Goddess finally gave me a break. Having Shawn as my second chance mate couldn’t have been a greater wish. I decided I didn’t want to waste any time telling my father. After school we would go right to my house and tell him. I wanted to spend the whole evening getting to know everything about him. I knew he was the mate I wanted forever.

On the ride to my house, we took his car, a Jeep. He held my hand the entire way.

“Are you nervous?” I asked him.

“To meet the Alpha? Yes!” He laughed. I giggled. But I knew already my dad would like him.

Shawn was responsible and had a good head on his shoulders. He came from a respectable family and wanted to dedicate his life to helping the pack. He would see Shawn as someone who would help kick me in the ass to grow up.

“He’ll like you, don’t worry.” I smile at him. He squeezed my hand tighter.

We got to my house and parked the car out front. Mack and Alex were there as usual.

“Hey guys!” I said, pulling Shawn behind me. They were looking at him. He was new and had not been to the house before. “This is Shawn! Shawn, this Mack and Alex. Say hi!”

Shawn looked very uncomfortable. “Hi.”

They grunted.

As soon as we entered the house, Shawn looked around at everything. I had to remind myself that my dad is Alpha and most guys probably dreamed of coming here as pups. The Alpha was who all the little boys wanted to be like, just as the Luna was usually admired by the little girls.

I dragged him to my dad’s office and turned to him holding a finger to my lips. I always liked to listen first. As usual, I heard voices but couldn’t tell if there was anyone in there with him or not.

I knocked gently and turned the knob, entering. I peeked my head in and first saw Beta Eric on the couch. He smiled at me and then looked over to my dad. He was on the phone but gestured for me to come in. I looked back at Shawn, took a deep breath, and pulled him in with me.

My dad's face went from smile to confusion to complete horror, as his eye shot between me and Shawn.

I looked at Shawn and he looked uncomfortable but was trying to hold a nervous smile. I squeezed his hand, causing him to look over at me and smile a little more genuinely. I peeked over at Eric. He looked like he was going to vomit.

“Ok, Alpha Joshua. I will speak to her and see how she feels about this proposal and get back to you as soon as I can. I need to go now. Ok. Bye.” He hung up the phone and just stared at the two of us for a moment. “Daughter, to what do I owe the pleasure of a surprise visit, with a new special guest I see?” My dad looked very uncomfortable now, putting his hands to his chin.

“Daddy, I want you to meet someone very special!” I gave him my most sweetest smile. He couldn’t resist. He smiled back. I looked like my mom, I know. “This is my mate, Shawn.”

My dad began to cough. A lot. Eric came to him and asked him if he needed water. Shawn looked to me and asked if he should go get him water and I shook my head. My dad was being a drama queen. 

After a minute or so, my dad pushed Eric away and regained his composure. “Shawn.” He nodded his head.

“Its a pleasure to meet you Alpha Alexander.” Shawn said, bowing his head.

My dad smiled. Shawn had respect. “Tell me about your family, Shawn.”

“My father is Cody Farrow. He’s a warrior and volunteers a lot for patrol. My mother is Hadley Farrow. She’s a nurse and works in the hospital.”

Hmm, I didn’t know Shawn’s mom was a nurse. That’s sweet. I couldn’t wait to meet his parents. I wonder if they’ll like me or think I’m just a spoiled Alpha’s daughter.

“Ah yes! Cody and Hadley! I know of both of them! In fact I think I remember you! You had much brighter red hair when you were younger. Its gotten darker now.” My dad chuckled.

Shawn’s faced blushed. Aww, he was cute when he blushed!

‘Lets have a lot of little Shawns.’ My wolf purred.

‘Ok slow down! Lets get through meeting the parents and losing our virginity first.’ I tell her.

“What are your intentions for after you graduate?” My father asked. I smiled at this question because I actually knew the answer to it.

“I would like to train the warrior pups, Alpha. Maybe coach football as well since I play now.” Shawn said. I could see the pride in his eyes. My father could too.

My father stood up and smiled. He held a hand out. “I hope you and my Alexandria take plenty of time to get to know each other. If all works out well, after her 18th birthday we can start to plan out the official rituals for mating and marking. These are just a formality. I understand if things are done…… beforehand.” My father looks uncomfortable again.

Shawn blushes and nods as he shakes his hand.

My dad pulls him closer to him and deepens his voice, “Treat my daughter with respect, Mr. Farrow. Or you will end up a missing wolf. Got it?”

Shawn gulps and nods.

I run over to my dad. “I love you daddy!” I give him a hug and he squeezes me tight.

“Have I told you just how much you look like your mother when you smile, my beautiful daughter?” He laughs. Yea, dad. Only my entire life.

I turn to Shawn and pull him out of the office and to my room. “Let’s order pizza!”

We spend the evening eating our pizza and talking about anything and everything we can think of. And lots of touching and kissing. We can’t keep our hands off each other. The bond pull is so strong with him. And the electricity between us is addictive.

“How many pups do you want?” He asks.

I laugh. “How many pups do YOU want?”

“Many!” He laughs.

“Oh boy! Well we will need lots of practice!” I say leaning over him laying on my floor and gently kissing him. He reaches up and strokes my cheek while we do. I pull away and smile at him.

“What is my scent?” I ask him.

“Lavender and vanilla with a touch of honey.” He smiles. “How about me?”

“Cinnamon and sugar. I spent the whole day at school craving donuts!” We both laugh.

“I make you want donuts. Interesting.” I lay on my side next to him and play with his curls. He’s all mine now, I can play with his curls as much as I like.

“What do you think everyone will say tomorrow?” He asks.

I hadn’t thought about it. And I didn’t care. He was everything I had wanted. Unlike Derek, I didn’t think of anyone else. My mind was absorbed with Shawn. He filled my entire heart to the brim.

“I don’t know. But I do know that you better hold my hand in the hallways.” I laid down and put my head on his chest, staring at him.

He stroked my hair, staring back at me. “Is that an order, Alpha?” we laughed. “I will always hold your hand, Xan. I will always be proud that you are mine. I have the hottest woman at school, how can I not be proud?”

I just smiled up at him. How can I be this lucky? I was afraid I was still asleep and this was just a dream. I lifted myself and kissed him again. This time slowly and passionately. I wanted to taste his lips and his tongue. He brought his hand up holding my cheek, resting his thumb just under my eye. I pulled away to take in his eyes again.

“I love you Shawn.”

“I love you Xan.”