The Alpha's Dream Mate

Can't Sleep

Eislyn

Again, up before my alarm. I'm just lying in my bed waiting for the clock to say 5 am. If I get up any earlier than that, my mom will bombard me with questions.

I turned 21 last week, and it seems since that day my mom has been on my case even more.

I mean, truly, what else could she want from me? I graduated with a 3.9 from high-school school. Aced my future Luna and Alphas exam. I went to college and made the dean's list while pulling off a dual major in business and finance with a minor in hospitality. All while keeping up with my warrior training. That was mostly for me I love to fight, it keeps my body tight so I can scarf as much pizza as I want and I love proving to the boys in the pack that having a d**k doesn't mean s**t and that skills outweigh brawn any day.

I mean, I am an Alpha female, and so far only brother who is my best friend can go toe to toe. Honestly, I only truly win. If I kick him in the nads, but Dad allows it, and he says it's a legal hit in warfare. Outside of Adir and my dad, Alpha Calian, no one can hold a candle to me.

But with all of that, my mom has been on my case lately. Mentioning love and how great it is, shopping for nice dresses, and keeping my hair and nails done. Sure, I like shopping and mani, and peddies as much as any she-wolf, but none of this is for fun. It's all about meeting my mate.

Honestly, I blame Adir, everyone, and

everything was normal until he went to a treaty signing for shared land with the neighboring pack to the west of us with our dad. He had the nerve to come back mated to the head warrior's third eldest daughter.

Maikiah is her name. Don't get me wrong, I love my new sister she's younger only 18. But she's beautiful, she's about 5'8 ", Slim yet curvy shape, and has deep mahogany brown skin with high cheekbones. Wavy long, thick black hair to her butt and deep brown hooded eyes. She's funny, and somehow she gets my brother's Goofy jokes. She is so sweet and an all-around genuine person. I haven't known her long, but her spirit just oozes love and kindness. She reminds me of my Mom in that way. She'll make a great Luna. But it's all their fault she's here, and now my mom won't leave me alone about my mate.

Like, please! I don't understand why she's so pushy cause, according to how she and Dad met this mate stuff is insane. I'm honestly not sure how she forgave him. Don't get me wrong, I want endless love and all that. Seeing Adir and Maikiah all lovey-dovey is gross as it is. I can feel a little green monster rearing its ugly head. I wish I had that companionship. But at what cost, leaving my pack if he's not here, which I'm pretty sure he's not, probably dealing with delusional she-wolves who can't take a hint. Maybe even awful inlaws, I'd rip my hair out. And on top of that, what if it's small?

I'm starting to feel my wolf stirring. "Well, at least one of us is getting sleep," I huffed.

"You'd get some sleep if you weren't so focused on the future. Our mate will come when he comes, your mother can't will it any sooner, and you can't will it away, " Accalia stated.

I huffed and hopped out of bed to start my day, grumbling about how I got stuck with an insufferable know-it-all-all for a wolf.

I showered, brushed my teeth, sprayed some watered down, leave-in conditioner into my curls, and put a braided ponytail in my hair. Heading into my closet, I pulled out a sky blue gym shorts set with a matching sports bra, with a white tank to complete the outfit. Carrying my white sneakers down to the front door. Mom had strict no shoes and no paws in the Alpha half of the pack house. Common areas were free reign. I headed toward the kitchen. My favorite thing about getting up this early was the quiet of the pack house. Besides the omegas in the kitchen, it would be about thirty minutes before the hustle and bustle of the pack house truly picked up. And all the hungry warriors and high-ranked wolves got their fill before heading to training.

Sipping my coffee, I got a whiff of my favorite smells coming from one of my favorite people. Our head kitchen Omega, Jodi is a short little woman with salt and pepper hair, crystal blue eyes, and the brightest smile. She smelled like warm spices like mulled wine, her hugs were like Christmas, and she honestly was the best cook.

"Don't tell mom that." Accalia snickered.

" Oh please, Mom knows she wouldn't have hired her if she couldn't cook. Dad, refused to eat anyone else's food after he tasted my mom's cooking until Jodi," I snarkily replied.

"Is that a sausage, egg, and potato burrito with red chili? "I asked with a knowing smile.

" Of course, it is my dear and just for you," so finish it up before the rest of the pack come pestering me, " Jodi replied with a stern but loving look.

" Of course," I stated. It wasn't a problem, though. Jodi's burrito was honestly the size of a newborn pup I finished and cleaned up my space in record time. Just before the first few pack members came into the dining hall heading towards the buffet line. I headed to the kitchen and washed my dishes. I was always told no, but I did it anyway.

I headed to do my rounds, checking the gardens, and assisting with supply and inventory. Today was Wednesday, and on Wednesday, I went to the hospital, checking on patients especially the pups. Being werewolves we mostly had pups who hurt themselves and new moms. Occasionally we have an odd warrior or two who got hurt badly. I also swing by the school but since It's summer, I didn't have to run by the school until August to help the teachers with supplies for the upcoming year. This was all Luna work that I had assisted my mother with since I turned 16 and got Accalia. Mom said it was time to start my Luna training. Soon, Maikiah would be taking over, but currently, Mom had her working on the boring paperwork stuff. By the time I finished all my rounds, I headed off to the late morning training run by the beta Darwin and his son, my brother's future Beta and other bestfriend Casey. They ran a vigorous workout today, and two hours later, I was sweating like a pig and headed back to the pack house when I got an overzealous mindlink from my brother.

" Hey punk, where are you?" Adir quipped

" Leaving training headed home. Why, what's up? "

" Nothing," he responded. " I just wanted to run something by you real quick. Can you come to my office?" he responded.

" Well, since it's nothing, can I shower first or -"

Cutting me off, he replied, " Just come to my office it's quick, and u stink all the time anyways, so why does it matter?" he chuckled.

" Yeah right, you wish you could smell half as good as me when I do smell bad. I returned".

"Mmhmm, just come on,"

And he cut the link

I started to pick up the pace a bit, a few minutes. Now sitting in his office, Maikiah was sitting on Adir's lap, nuzzling more than usual. Trying to look anywhere but at them, before it got super awkward, our parents came bursting through the doors. They took the two seats in front of the desk while I waited on the chestnut leather sofa in the back of the room. Adir started to ramble on about how life had changed so much and how he was soon to take the Alpha mantel. I was so busy thinking about the warm shower waiting for me that I almost missed.

" We're pregnant."