The Alpha’s Surprising Mate

Chapter Four

Lilliana’s P.O.V

It had been a few of days since the encounter with Alpha Gabriel in the kitchen. I still didn’t know what happened or why. I’m feeling out of sorts that he didn’t kiss me which is doing nothing but frustrating me. I’ve never been interested in anyone before but just thinking of him makes me blush.

I’m becoming used to my new pack and all the members are so friendly. I feel like crying with happiness.

Genny’s mom has taken me under her wing and is treating me like another daughter. I cherish her dearly. She is kind and patient and she’s been helping me to come out of my shell. I’m finding it easier to talk to people and I’m working very hard on making and holding eye contact.

I was in the kitchen helping Agnes make snacks for the warriors after their training when a small group of them came in. One of the warriors always liked to speak with me and was very nice. I see him come in and as he walks over to me he smiles to me and greets me.

“Hi Kai! How was training today?” I asked with a warm smile.

“It was great, the Alpha kicked our asses like usual.” He said while laughing and rolling his eyes.

I couldn’t help but chuckle when he said that. I haven’t seen Alpha Gabriel fight but I can just imagine him bare chested, sweat dripping down him as he throws the other men around. I had to stop myself from thinking such thoughts because I could feel my arousal.

Just then there was a loud growl from the door and I jumped and turned to see Alpha Gabriel. He was glaring at Kai.

Kai looked at him with a shocked expression and put his hands up.

“Alpha? Is everything okay?” Kai asked hesitantly.

“Get. Out. Of. Here. NOW!”

Kai didn’t hesitate to run through the other door out of the kitchen. Everyone else was frozen in place and I could feel my heart hammering.

Alpha Gabriel stormed over to me and grabbed me by the wrist pulling me from the kitchen. I couldn’t think, I knew this was all too good to be true. What was he going to do? Would he kill me?

“What the f**k were you doing with him?!” He asked with his teeth clenched.

“A..alpha, I’m s..so sorry! I..I thought I was allowed t..to talk to people.” I said quivering. I’ve never seen anyone so angry before.

I could feel his eyes boring into me when suddenly he grabbed my face lifting my head to crush his lips into mine.

I froze momentarily until my body began to melt. I was feeling the most delightful sensation running through my body. Almost like little sparks.

The kiss deepened and he pulled me closer to him. My whole body feeling like it’s on fire just from his touch. His hands lowered and as one cupped my ass the other was going up my shirt in search for me breasts.

“I can smell your arousal” he growled into my lips. The only response that came from my mouth was a moan as he caressed my n****e.

He began kissing down my neck until reaching the spot where one day my mate will mark me. He kissed the spot and my knees went to rubber and he helped steady me.

He pulled back with lust filled eyes and rested his forehead against mine.

“You will be the death of me.” He muttered.

“I don’t understand? What do you mean?” I asked shyly, feeling very exposed.

Sighing he told said “Come to my office with me, we need to talk.”

I followed him to his office which was about twice the size of Alpha Monroe’s. It has huge windows that have a beautiful view of the mountains in the distance.

Grabbing my hand and pulling me to a couch he sat down and I sat beside him.

“Tell me, how long were you a slave?”

“Almost 8 years. I was taken shortly after my 10th birthday.”

“And the pack I bought you from, they were the ones who took you?”

“I…I’m not certain. It was long ago.”

“How did they take you?”

“My pack was attacked and as far as I know everyone was slaughtered. They came through the night when everyone was sleep. It was only when about 50 warriors smashed through our doors that we even knew we were under attack. My father mindlinked the whole pack at once and everyone began fleeing. My mother took me into the bathroom and we climbed through the window to escape. We met with my aunt and cousins and my mother went to aid my father. We were quickly ambushed by 3 warriors and my aunt died trying to protect us. I tried to hard to save my cousins but I failed.”

Tears were streaming down my face. I tried to never speak of that terrible night.

Alpha Gabriel looked at me with a pained expression. I could see his eyes soften and

“With all due respect, I do not need your pity Alpha, I told you because you asked.” I said raising my chin. I felt extremely vulnerable.

“My apologies. I did not mean to upset you. You must understand that you were a child and to try to take on not 1 but 3 warriors is not only extremely impressive but has a much higher chance of ‘failure’ as you call it.”

Unsure how to respond I just shook my head yes.

He took my hand in his causing me to flinch.

“What pack were you from?”

“The Silver Moonstone Pack.”

Gabriel’s P.O.V

My heart broke for my poor mate. To know what she had gone through at such a young age and to think she blames herself for not saving her family.

I felt so much pride knowing she tried to fight 3 warriors who all had their wolves and she was just a small 10 year old girl.

My breathing stopped when she told me her pack name. There was no way. The pack had been destroyed years ago, to know that there is at least one survivor and it being the Alpha’s daughter. That pack was one of the strongest packs that were around. Everyone was shocked to hear of their demise.

I looked at my sweet little mate.

Thank you Ace.

For what?!

Without your words of wisdom I would have rejected our sweet mate without hearing her story.

I told you I’m smart.

Don’t get too cocky!

“Listen. I have been wanting to talk to you since you arrived at my pack.”

I could visibly see her stiffen.

“Are you going to get rid of me?” She asked with new tears shining in her eyes. “I promise I will do my best to help in the kitchen and anywhere else that is needed! I do love it here, Genny and Agnes are like family to me and I would be heartbroken to leave them.”

My heart squeezed at her response. My poor sweet mate. To know she hasn’t felt love in so long hurt my soul.

“Never. I don’t want you to leave.” Taking a moment and looking her in the eye I finally decided it was time to tell her. “I’m not sure exactly how to say this and I am praying you don’t freak out… I am your mate.”

She jumped off the couch and covered her mouth, eyes wide with shock.

“I, what, I mean. I’m your? Your mate?!” Bewilderment has consumed her. She paced the room unable to comprehend what she has heard.

“Please. Just hear me out.” Before I can say anything else she stops and stares at me, hands going to her sides.

“I can’t. You need to reject me. I cannot be your mate and I cannot be your Luna. I’m so terribly sorry.” She says as she runs from the room.

I sat there a bit shell shocked trying to come to terms with what just transpired. I can’t help but chuckle of the fact that I was thinking of rejecting her and she beat me to it, even though I had definitely changed my mind.

Now I just have to change her mind, but how?

“Maybe start with going after her you moron!”

“Ace, not now. She needs time to cope with this huge change.”

“You will do nothing but let her leave, you will put doubt in her beautiful head! She needs to know we want her no matter what!”

“Not now! If we push her too much she will never agree!”

Before he could respond I put my walls up blocking him out.