Packing
1027 Words
Alpha Drake pov
I slam my fist into the desk. Frustration boiling inside me. What does the Alpha King want with her, of all people.
A knock at the door makes me growl, “Come in!” I shout.
Tyler, my Beta, enters. “Alpha? What's going on?” Tyler has been my Beta since I became Alpha. He didn't always agree with things I've done, but he still follows my every order. “I heard something happened with the girl.”
He's never called her by name since the day we killed her parents. Tyler was the one who told me about their plans to kill me and take over. They denied it, of course, but Tyler wouldn't lie to me. We saved the girl. She was only 6, and the King made a law many moons ago that children who hadn't received their wolves could not be killed despite their crimes.
“The King requested she be his servant. I propos a different girl, and he became angry.” I explained. My fists clenched.
Tyler stood still, fear flashed in his eyes before he quickly composed himself. “Why would he choose her? She's a traitor like her parents!”
“I don't know. She's supposed to get her punishment tomorrow, but I can't anger the King.” I stated, slamming my fist on the desk with a growl. “We'll have to wait until he leaves.”
A knock at the door interrupts their conversation. An omega girl peeks in, looking down at the floor. “Um..Alpha…Beta….the….” She pauses.
Tyler growls at her, “Spit it out, girl, we don't have all day!” He yells.
“Im…I'm sorry…the Alpha King is preparing to leave.”
“What do you mean he's preparing to leave? The ball is tomorrow!” I shout.
Tyler grins, “Alpha, if he's leaving, then we can all relax and continue on as usual. The girl will be punished, and we can all enjoy the ball.”
I think about what he said, and it eases the tension in my neck. “You're right. Well, let's go say goodbye to the King.” I smirk. Suddenly, I realized the omega hadn't left. “Is there something else?”
The omega nervously looks behind her before looking back at the floor in front of her. “He is helping Josina pack. I think…I think he's taking her with him.”
I stare at her, and a growl escapes my throat. Standing, I notice Tyler growling as well. Tyler grabs the omega by her shirt, pulling her toward him. “What did you say?”
The omega started to shake uncontrollably, blood trickled out of her mouth. Tyler had moved his hand to her neck, his claws out in a semi shift. “Tyler, put her down.” He didn't move. “TYLER!”
He placed the omega on the floor, turning to me. “He can't take her!” Before rushing out of the office.
I walked to the door, and the omega was crying on the floor holding her neck. Blood had dropped on the floor. “Clean this up and get back to work.” I stepped around her and left the office.
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Josina pov
“But you're the Alpha King. How can you be my mate?” I asked. There's no way this is right. I'm the daughter of traitors, demoted to the lowest class of omega there is. I'm supposed to be punished.
Titus reaches out and touches my cheek, and my skin lights up with tingles that feel so comforting. I can't help but relax into his hand. “Darling,” his voice is like velvet, smooth, his scent of trees and leaves enveloping me in a cushion of warmth. “The goddess doesn't make mistakes. You are my other half, a piece of my soul. I'm not complete without you. And seeing that it took so long for me to find you, I don't want to waste a single moment. We're leaving for the palace as soon as you're packed. Do you have family you want to see before we leave?”
Tears threaten to fall my eyes as I listen to him speak. The last time anyone spoke kindly to me was before my parents were killed. I struggled to find words. ‘You need to go with him. We need mate. We'll be stronger with him. Trust me.’ I heard my wolf say.
“Josina?” Titus says.
I look up at him, his emerald green eyes showing nothing but love and adoration. “I have no family and a few things to pack. Most of my stuff was destroyed when my parents died.” I stated.
Titus stood up from the bed and reached his hand out to me. “Well, let's get to it then, the sooner we leave here, the sooner I can show you your new home, my Queen.”
I put my hand in his, and he gently pulled me off the bed, pulling me to his chest. One arm around my waist, the other gently holding my head. I watch as his gaze lowers to my lips. I suck in my bottom lip.
He smiles at me with just in his eyes, “Don't do that, my love, or we'll never make it out of this room.”
I can feel the blush in my cheeks. With bravery, I didn't realize I had. I stood on my tip toes and placed my lips on his. Sparks zip through my body as I wrap my arms around his neck. He pulls me closer, grabbing my ass, making me gasp. He uses the opportunity to push his tongue in my mouth, kissing with so much passion and need, and I feel it in my lower stomach.
He breaks away from the kiss, both of us breathing heavily. “We should hurry.” He says huskily with a smirk.
We leave the room and head to mine to pack what little I have. We're almost done when I hear a growl from the door. Beta Tyler.
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