Chapter 4: A Night with the Alpha
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Edric set down my suitcase and left me alone with my mate.
I looked back at Alpha Xavier and saw his dark eyes watching me.
"Tomorrow, I will give you the tour of the house," He stated simply before grabbing my suitcase.
He then motioned for me to follow him and I did just that. He lead me up the staircase that I watched Leigh and Harvey walk up just a few minutes again. We then walked down the hallways a little ways before walking up yet another flight of stairs. As we did, I looked around the large house and at the few decorations that were around. You could not say that it was not beautiful in here, that's for sure.
Once we were up the stairs, Xavier lead me down another hallway, but it was much shorter than the previous. At the end of the hallway, there was a door that he opened. Inside was a giant room. Like, giant. It could fit about five of my old bedrooms in this single room. In the middle stood a large California king bed with a scarlet comforter. On the left side of the room, I saw two doors, one being left open showing that it was a walk-in closet. On the right side stood another door, once again left open. Within the door stood a large bathroom.
I gasped, "this is huge." I said.
Xavier just nodded his head and sat on the couch that was placed at the side of the room. Opposite of the couch, a large 50 inch TV was mounted on the wall. He motioned to me to come over and I nervously did.
I sat on the opposite side of the couch as him. I observed him as I did. He looked to be in deep thought before he spoke up.
"There are a few ground rules," He stated simply as he looked over and stared into my eyes. His eyes were cold and harsh as he spoke again, "you will listen to any order I give you, no matter how much you don't wish to. You will never leave this house without me or my Beta, Edric, unless I state otherwise. I will often be working late, luckily enough I work in the mansion, but while I am working you will not enter my office or bother me. You will not talk back to me or question my decisions. I am the Alpha, so I know what is best for my pack. And lastly, while we are in the mansion, you are free to call me Xavier, but outside of this building, you will address me as Alpha or Alpha Xavier. Do I make myself clear?"
I slowly nodded my head, the rules swarming inside of my mind. I couldn't help but think that these rules make it seem more like I am a prisoner here than his mate...
"Do I make myself clear?" He repeated, obviously wanting me to respond vocally.
"Y-yes, Xavier," I croaked out.
He nodded at me before reaching across the couch and grabbing my arm. His grip was a bit rough as he pulled me closer to him. Though, it was softer than I was used to from my father.
I bit my lower lip and looked up at him as I now sat right next to him. I was finally able to take in the size difference. His 6'5 stature towering over my small 5'1 frame, even while sitting. It was definitely intimidating.
"Tomorrow, we will be having a marking ceremony in front of the pack," he told me, his voice still harsh but softer than before, "have you heard of or been to a marking ceremony before?" He asked.
"N-No, Xavier," I said, softly. I had no idea what a marking ceremony is as my pack did not have such a thing, "b-but I assume you will be marking me in front of the pack?"
"Basically," he brushed my hair away from the right side of my neck, where his mark will soon be placed, "in my... Our pack, when the Alpha finds his mate, the Alpha presents her to the pack during the Marking Ceremony. I will claim you as mine in front of my entire pack, and then you will mark me."
I just nodded my head.
"This allows the pack to be present during one of the most intimate times and gain a connection to their new Luna."
I heart pounded at the idea of being marked in front of so many, but I nodded again. Never have I heard of such a tradition.
"I suggest that you accept the mark willingly, as the last thing I need is for the pack to perceive you as a weak Luna who does not want their Alpha," He growled this part.
"I-I will," I said, my soft voice cracking.
"Good. Now, change so we can sleep."
I got up quickly and went to my suitcase. I opened it and pulled out a long-sleeved oversized shirt and my baggy sweatpants along with my toothbrush.
"I forgot to mention," Xavier's voice came out from behind me, "but the closed door on the left will be your closet. In the morning you will unpack your suitcase in there. As it seems you have a... limited wardrobe. Edric will bring you to the store on Wednesday. For the ceremony tomorrow, Leigh will borrow you a dress."
I nodded my head again. I then walked towards the bathroom to change and brush my teeth.
A couple of minutes later, I walked out and saw Xavier laying on the large bed. I nervously walked over. I was not ready to sleep with him, but I knew that I had no choice. Slowly, I crawled into the bed and pulled the covers over my body. Looking over at Xavier, I noticed that he was shirtless as he laid watching me.
I could see he was not amused by how far away from him I laid, but he let it go. He sat up and hit the light switch next to his bed and the room went dark.
That night, I did not sleep well as I was tossing and turning, trying to fall asleep. It was weird going to sleep in an actually comfortable bed, and weirder yet that it was the bed of an Alpha.
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