POV Carolina
Running to grab my bag, from the training field, before heading to the meeting, I noticed there was a folded up piece of paper underneath it. I picked it up to see if it had a name on it but nothing.
Glancing around I wondered just where did this come from? So I decided to open it up and read it, after all with no name on it how could I possibly get it to the right person or if it was just scribblings I could simply throw it away on my way to the office.
However, to my surprise, the note was definitely not for me and there is no doubt that it was not supposed to be found by me. Once again I look up and start to look around to see if anyone has noticed that I picked up the note and read it. Nothing or noone looked out of place, so I decided to clean up my stuff and get rolling.
As I was zipping up my bag the thoughts kept going through my mind, and why do I get a feeling that someone is watching me? But when I look around I see no one. I dont think this note would have rattled me so much if it wasnt for the recent talks about there being a spy in the pack.
We have been wondering how the rogues could be getting so much information and the general consensus comes down to a spy.
The next question would be who are they keeping an eye on? What number are they to call? There are just way too many questions with no answers, this note just doesn’t make sense.
One thing is for sure, I will have to bring this note to my father and the Alpha, maybe one of them could help make sense of this .
As I looked down at my phone I noticed that it is 9:05, oh crap I am late for my meeting. I grab my bag and throw it over my arm and run to the pack house, hopefully I can sneak into the meeting without anyone noticing that I am late.
As I knock on the door and slowly open it. I see that the meeting is in full swing. I say hi to my father and Alpha and motion for them to take a second and put the conference call on mute.
“Carolina, why are you late! “My dad was not happy, with my tarterness. There goes my hope I was holding onto as I pull out the note, and handing to my father.
“ Sorry, I found this under my bag, and it doesn’t make sense to me. I figured we could review it after our meeting.”
Alpha Pete nods and hits the unmute button to continue with the conference call, I stand beside my father and bow to the King. When my eyes meet his, my heart starts to race. Yes he is handsome, but he is our King, I need to get my crush under control before I do or say something I will regret.
I see Zane, in one of the squares on the screen, and the same reaction happens when I look at his eyes, hormones I tell myself, how good he looks. Both him and Issac look like gods, their strong hands and the broad shoulders. I had to stop looking at both of them before I let on that I was checking them out while a serious situation was being discussed. I really couldn't help myself, as my heart picked up speed again.
Watching both Zane and Issac asking questions, or putting their input in, I really could not tell you what they were talking about, because my mind was on them. I could only pray to the moon goddess that one of them would be my mate.
From what I gathered at the last bit of information was that both King Issac and Future Alpha Zane were both on their way to the pack. They both would like to help with the planning of the mission, but I have my team meeting me in the conference room right after this meeting.
As Alpha Pete and King Issac are finishing up their conversation about when Zane will take over the pack, I took my phone out and sent a text to Kris, telling her I will be a few minutes late, and to make sure they started on testing our equipment for the mission.
My phone vibrated with her response, “we are working on that now, but we have extra equipment, are we adding more people?”
“ Not that I am aware of, but that could change. Will explain when I get there, just test it all. “ I text back.
I put my phone in my back pocket, as the Alpha was ending his call. I looked up at my dad and Alpha and said again how sorry I was.
“ Carolina, but please explain where did you say you found this note again?” Alpha Pete asked.
Before answering him I couldn’t help but notice that he asked where I said I found it, not where did I find it, could he be thinking I know something about it? So I replied. “ Under my backpack, I noticed it when I grabbed my bag. I didn’t see a name so I read it. “ my father then passed the note to the Alpha and he read it out loud.
People are getting suspicious of our activities, we need to lay low for a while. Will not be meeting today, let’s let the dust settle before meeting up again. Remember to keep an eye on her, and if she shows any signs, call the number.
“ Well it looks like we do have a traitor in our pack, but what she-wolf could they be talking about? Could they be referring to you? Or maybe a close friend of yours?” My dad throws out the question to both the Alpha and myself, but mainly looking at me.
“ I think King Issac's men will come in handy, we can double our patrols with adding his men in. We can also see if any of the she-wolves are being followed, or harassed by someone.” Alpha Pete says to my dad.
“What about you Caralina? Has anyone been hanging around lately?”
“No not that I have noticed, but I’m sure going to keep a closer eye on things” I replied
“Good idea” Pete said.
“Well, I am going to head down to my team, if you don’t need anything more from me.”
“No, we will meet you in the conference room after the King and Zane get here” Alpha Pete says.
I nod my head and exit to the conference room to meet up with my team.
Walking down to the conference room, I could not get over how my heart picked up when I had seen Issac and Zane.
If they affected me that much, by just seeing them on a screen, how will my heart react when I see them in person.
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Zane
POV Zane
After leaving the conference call that my dad initiated, I knew I had to head back to the pack. My plans were to take over the Alpha position as soon as possible.
I only stayed on as a trainer for future Alpas to stay away from Carolina.
After seeing her again, my breath caught in my throat and my heart had picked up its pace.
Seeing Carolina in the meeting today made me both happy and upset. I could not wait until I can reveal to her that I am her mate and I have known for years.
I found out the night that I shifted for the first time that she was my mate. I could not reveal to her that I was her mate until she turned 18, under the laws of the werewolves, you could not tell someone that has not come to age, if they were your mate or not.
Several years ago a Alpha mark someone under age, and it had kissed the she wolf, once the Alpha went mad, the King made a ruling that no one under 18 could be marked until their birthday . However, couldn’t stay away from her either!
I would always take a random girl home with me, when I was visiting, this way I could make Carolina avoid me.
This worked up to the last holiday, when I would catch her scent, and would drive me and my wolf both crazy! It took all my control to keep him from marking her, watching her and smelling her, has pushed us both over the edge.
I knew at that point, I could not go back until she turned 18, which is in a couple of days. When I was home I would hide in the trees watching her while she trained.
I thought she would catch me watching her at some times and decided it was best if I just cut my holiday short and head back to the Academy.
Even leaving early did not help me or my wolf, because we both wanted her beside us at all times. When I closed my eyes she is all I saw, my wolf was no help either, always putting images into my head.
I could not wait until the night of the ball, when she finally turns 18, and I can finally hod he in my arms. I am already in love with her, and so is Tank. We both could not live with out her.
“ Zane, you know when we go back to the pack house today, and we should just mark her!.” my wolf says.
“ Tank, I know you want your mate, but we can’t, we have to wait until her wolf is present or we could kill her. Buddy you know I want her just as bad as you do!“
“ We have a strong mate, she will be fine if we mark her when we see her.” Tank whines.
“ She has a choice Tank, we can’t just walk up and mark her, she could reject us, if we use force to mark her.”
“ Mate won’t reject us, I know she loves us already.” Tank yells.
“ ENOUGH TANK! We are going back to the pack, and stepping up as Alpha, then when Lina, she can accept us as her mate.”
“ Fine, but did you see how beautiful she looked in that meeting today, and how well she has filled out. She is a strong mate, and will give us lots of pups.” Tank says, feeling as if he is jumping around in my head.
“ She is going on a mission that I don’t want her on, she will be in harm's way, and we have to stay on the side lines.”
Why was my dad sending her in, when there are many great fighters in the pack? Did my dad forget that I asked 4 years ago for him to watch over her, and that she could be my mate.
I picked up the phone and called my dad, just to let him know that I was leaving and that I was permanently coming home.
“ Hello” my dad said
“ Dad, I am heading out now, should be there between 11-11:30, depending on traffic.”
“ Great news son, I will have your old room set up by the time you get here.” He replies
“ Dad, why are you sending Carolina out on this mission, when you know that the mission could be dangerous? You do remember she doesn’t have her wolf yet, don’t you?”
“ Zane, I understand you are upset about Carolina going on this mission, but she is one of the strongest warriors we have.“ my dad tries to explain.
“ I know she is strong, but she is my mate, and sending her into a bad situation doesn’t sit well with me.”
I hear complete silence on the other side of the phone.
“ Zane, please keep calm. For one thing, I know she is your mate. Second, I know that she has been on multiple assignments with only one other warrior. You have to let her do this, I know it is going to be hard on you, but think of the outcome of the mission. You will get a chance to be in the same room as your mate, and will be working together on the same cause.” my dad stated.
Some things that I have to learn about my mate was that she is strong, independent and smart. So by me holding her back from any mission I could threaten the chance of our mate bond.
So I replied “ Dad please keep her safe. Do you think maybe she will let me go with her?”
“ Zane, I think it would be best for you to be on the side lines with the rest of us.” Dad responded.
Sighing; I know he is right, I should stay back this time, but next time I will be right next to her.
“ Okay, I won’t push this time. I am heading to my truck now, see ya soon.”
“ Son, I love you, and even though I won't let you go with her on this mission, you will be able to watch the live video feed, and will be able to listen in on their comms.”
“ Thanks, I will see you all soon. I love you too dad.”
With that I end the call and put my phone on the passenger seat. I have to learn to control my temper, when it comes down to my mate, and her putting herself in dangerous situations.
It doesn’t comfort me right now knowing that I will be sitting on the sidelines while she is out putting her life on the line for our pack. I know she will have many questions on why I have been behaving oddly around her.
Some of my pack members would come to visit over the few years that I have been away, keeping me updated with everything that Carolina has done. Like the guy that tried to date her a couple of months ago, and how Fred her brother scared him off.
Carolina was mine, and I didn’t want any other guy thinking he had a chance with her.
As I continue to drive, I think about her scent, the way she fights and how her face lights up when she smiles, how her cheeks blush when someone says something that embarrasses her.
Thinking about how in a few hours I will be sitting next to the person that has both my wolf and I already wrapped around her little fingers.
“ We will be in the meeting with our mate soon, where we can smell her, see her and not have to hide.” Tank tells me.
“ Yea buddy, we both have been waiting for this day for a long time.”