Taming The Alpha's Daughter

Coming Clean

When I woke up, I was still in the damn shelter. I was annoyed and pissed off.

I didn’t get to enjoy myself with Shawn last night, Dustin had shown me what a complete i***t I was, Joshua was here in Dark Moon hassling all of my pack, my poor dad was probably losing his mind about this entire situation, and I was stuck in this place alone.

I had tried to remain positive, but what positives were there? 

Yea, I was alive, I was unharmed. But what else?

‘Shawn, baby? Are you safe? What’s going on out there? Can I come out now?’ I linked him.

Now I have to wait and see.

Time dragged on forever.

Finally, after taking his sweet ass time, he responded. ‘I’m on my way back, babe. Just wait so I can make sure the house is safe.’

I didn’t want to wait. I could hold my own if I needed to, right?

Xan, the last time you shifted was to outrun cops from a swimming pool. You’re hardly in your top fighting shape.

Yea, I guess I have a point.

I heard a couple bangs on the outside of the door and I opened it. There stood the most gorgeous face known to man and wolf. I jumped in his arms and attacked him with kisses. He seemed to enjoy every bit of it.

I was a little embarrassed (ok a lot embarrassed) when I realized his dad was standing behind him watching the whole thing. I guess it was probably a good thing I didn’t go with my original plan of removing all my clothing and jumping his bones when he got there. That would’ve made for a very uncomfortable Christmas dinner conversation every year.

We made our way to my house so I could check on my dad. Guards were swarming my house, as expected during an invasion. When my dad saw me, he scooped me up.

“Oh, Alexandria! I was so scared for you! You didn’t have any guards! Your face, darling! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WEARING?” 

Ok, so I thought maybe his happiness of seeing me for the most part unharmed would take away from my inappropriate attire. That backfired. 

I tried to say the dress used to be longer, but it got ripped. Goddess, I’m a terrible liar. 

He didn’t believe it. He sent me straight to my room to change after making every male in the house avert their eyes from my direction. 

To be nice, I threw on a hoodie and jeans. I’m such a thoughtful daughter.

My dad took me and Shawn into his office with a few of his men and Eric (once he arrived back from checking on Mar and her mom) so we could discuss what in the actual hell just happened.

I decided it was time to come clean about everything.

“Daddy, before anything else. I need to tell you something that I didn’t tell you before because I think its important now.” I said, trying to look him in the face, but not being able to. Shawn held my hand tightly. He understood this was gonna be a bumpy road for me.

“What is it, daughter? You never keep secrets from me.” My dad looked shocked.

Oh, daddy. You just don’t even know, you poor innocent man, you.

“Ok, so Shawn.” I looked over at Shawn. He smiled that gorgeous smile at me, and it gave me the boost of confidence I needed. “Shawn isn’t my first mate.”

The room became uncomfortably still. It felt like a vacuum. My father blinked rapidly.

“I had a mate before him. He was a rogue. But I rejected him. I kinda liked his friend, who was also a rogue. His friend liked me a little bit more than expected. He’s now kind of obsessed with me. Alpha Joshua hired them- my ex-mate and his friend to spy on me, on us here in Dark Moon, so he could come take me. He threatened to lock me up in the dungeon so I couldn’t leave. I don’t know why he is so stuck on me being his Luna, but he is.” I sighed. It felt like such a weight off my shoulder. I had told the truth. But now it was time for the aftermath. Now the volcano was about to erupt and I was the first one in its path.

“Alexandria, I am very disappointed that you did not tell me this earlier. When did you find this information out?” My father looked pissed but concerned. I was hoping he would sway more towards the latter.

“I knew he was my mate from last month. I just found out about them working with Alpha Joshua last night. My ex-mate is dead. His friend killed him.” Shawn’s head jerked to me quickly. He was shocked to hear this.

“These people are all dangerous Alexandria. How did you get tied up in all of this?” My dad was rubbing his face now.

“It was my fault about my mate and his friend. But it is not my fault about Alpha Joshua. I have been nothing but respectful and courteous to him. He came to my school with the intention of k********g me and forcing me to be his Luna. I cannot and will not be blamed for that.” Wow I sound like a real Alpha! Go Xannie!

“Thank you for your honesty, daughter. It will be helpful while we try to figure this situation out. You may go now. There are guards everywhere right now so Dark Moon is safer than its ever been, but I prefer you stay close to town.”

“Yes daddy.” I got up and walked over to give him a kiss and big hug. “I’m sorry again daddy. I just didn’t know how to tell you.” He nodded, looking tired and defeated.

I texted my friends to make sure everyone was safe. They were but they were all tired and grouchy from being up all night, so I let them rest. Pete was in the hospital, but Hadley had assured us that he was doing ok. I wanted to talk to him later though to find out about Dustin.

Shawn and I decided to go to town to the cafe that I had lied to my dad about going to the night before. Coffee and breakfast sounded so good. Shawn looked absolutely exhausted from being up all night. I decided after we ate, we would go back to my house and I would let him get some rest.

“So what did you see?” I asked, holding my extra large mug full of hot coffee. Normally I loved my cold ice coffee, but today I was chilled to the bone and needed a nice hot drink.

“In the woods?” Shawn asked.

“No, at the zoo. Yes, of course in the woods!” I rolled my eyes.

“Sorry, babe. I’m just tired. I feel like I can barely function right now.” He mumbled. His eyes were droopy and his face was paler than usual. Gone was the usual sparkle in his blue eyes.

“I’m sorry baby. We can eat and then get some rest and talk afterwards. I shouldn’t have snapped. I’m just high strung.” I apologized.

He snorted. “High strung.” He reached over and took my hand. “I love you Xannie. So much.”

My heart melted.

“Will you always love me like this?” I asked.

“Always. Every moment I am breathing.” He brought my hand to his mouth and kissed it.

“I love you too Shawn Farrow.” I smiled. He was my everything.

We ate our eggs and hashbrowns and bacon and toast and I laughed at Shawn almost falling asleep on his empty plate. Then I drove his Jeep back to my house so he could rest in the car.

We took a shower together. Lots of kissing and touching, but poor Shawn was just too tired to produce enough stamina for anything more. We crawled into my bed and fell asleep in each other's arms. He held me so tight to him, I thought he was afraid I would disappear into thin air.

I kept waking up over and over though, thinking of Dustin. The words he had told me. How he had changed from evil to sweet. There was only one explanation. It was his wolf. His wolf was pure evil and not to be messed with.

What if he was still alive and out there? What if he would always show up and try to take me away from Shawn?

The thought sent shivers down my spine. And even though he was asleep, it was as if Shawn could sense it, because he pulled me closer to him and buried his face into my hair. I pushed myself against his chest, feeling little and safe with him. I trusted him. I would need to. I would need to let go of my fears of not being good enough and growing up because I was going to have to let Shawn mark me very soon.

I felt butterflies in my stomach at the thought of him marking me. He gripped my waist, thrusting himself a little against me. I smiled, trying to hold in my laugh. The mate bond was such a funny thing. I lifted my head and nuzzled my nose against his neck. He kissed my head again, bringing his arm up and placing his hand behind my head.

“I love you Xan.” He whispered softly.

“I love you too Shawn.” I whispered back.