Her Second Chance Mate

She's our Alpha

Nikki’s POV

The second I saw Connor walking through the packs, his eyes searching, I knew he was looking for me. So, I did what any rational she-wolf who just met her second chance mate would do. I hid. I was still fuming from seeing him with the pregnant she-wolf and pup. There was no way I was going to allow someone else into my heart. I would reject him, and once this week was over, never have to deal with him again. Our packs weren’t close to each other, I never ran into him before. Like Carson, I would be friendly and provide help if needed but I would not entertain his sorry ass if he thought it would be okay to have a whole family with another she-wolf. 

“What ya doing?” Hannah asked when she saw me standing near the entrance to the tent, trying to watch Connor but not give myself away. 

“What? Nothing.” I said, a little too loud, looking back out I saw him turn his head towards the tent and start walking over. 

“Stop him.” I said to Hannah, grabbing her arm and pushing her forward. 

“What?!” 

I pushed her through the tent, quickly closing the door up behind her. 

*NIKKI!* She screamed at me through mind-link.

I loved Hannah, she was my brother’s mate and is constantly with him, and me since he is my Beta. We’ve gone very close over the past year and I wouldn’t have picked any other she-wolf for my brother. She keeps him in his place and has been amazing at helping me with any events that our pack has. While my mother still holds the title as Luna, since I guess we’ll never have one since I refuse to give up the Alpha title. Hannah does all the Luna roles to keep the pack entertained. 

*Nikki, wtf am i supposed to do?*

*Find out what he wants* I linked back to her.

*Why can’t you just talk to him?*

*Please Hannah!*

*You’re going to owe me!*

*I will make you whatever you want!*

*Promise?!*

*Yes, keep our link open...I want to hear what he has to say.*

*You’re bossy*

*I’m Alpha*

*Alpha Scaredy*

*HANNAH!* 

*Okay, okay!*

“Alpha Connor!” Hannah yelled out. Peaking through the tent I saw Hannah walk through a small crowd, chips in hand towards Connor. “What are you doing over this side of the tenting? Isn’t your pack on the other side of the house?” She asked him.

“Yes, it is.” He replied.

“Why are you in the tents? I thought leaders of packs got a cabin. Was that a lie?!” Connor’s Beta Seth asked her as he walked up to them. 

“There are cabins for the leaders, yes. But Nikki and Max love camping...so here we are.” She replied back to him.

“You guys are staying in the tents?” Connor asked her, his eyes looking past her to the tent. I held my breath, trying to not let the tent move. Hoping he wouldn’t see me.

“Yes, as long as Max can make our tent comfy enough for me to get my sleep, I’ll sleep anywhere. Plus Nikki is always so much fun when she’s outdoors.” 

I rolled my eyes, she just likes all the S’mores we make.

“That’s good to know…”Connor said to her. “Any chance you can point me in her direction?” He asked, while glancing back towards the tent.

“Uh, i’m not sure I should.” Hannah said to him. “I’m being friendly, because well, I can’t shift and stress is bad for the baby. But that doesn’t mean I’m not fuming.” She said while popping a chip in her mouth.

If I knew Hannah, and I do, she was just as mad at him as I was and would have loved to cause drama. But, she has been VERY protective of her unborn pup and keeping herself calm and staying out of any drama.

“I know, but I need to let her know that it’s not what she thinks. That’s not my child or my girlfriend.” Connor began to plead to her, peaking my interest.

Hannah stopped putting another chip to her mouth, “Then…who are they?” she asked him as I mind-linked her.

*Who are they?!?!*

*I’m asking him! Quiet* She snapped back at me. 

“This is a good one!” Seth said with a smile, Connor giving him a side-eye. 

“Well the little girl is my niece Lilly and the pregnant she-wolf is my sister Jackie.” Connor stated.

My mouth fell open.

*Nikki…* Hannah practically whispered in our mind-link. 

*I heard...I don’t, I don’t….fuck I messed up.* 

Hannah’s mouth fell open and she dropped the chip that was in her hand. “Well shit.” She said, “Well, that’s something, isn’t it.”

“Can you help me?? I need to fix things. I won’t be able to last the week with her thinking what she’s thinking.” Connor said to her, taking a step towards her and placing his hand on her elbow. 

“Too late.” Hannah said, with a small smile.

“What do you mean? What’s too late?” Connor asked, starting to panic. 

“Nikki saw you guys wandering around and automatically thought that from your face that you were searching for her.”

“And?”

“And she sent me out here to intervene and I’ve been in mind-link with her this whole time. She heard everything.” 

The second Hannah was done saying that I heard the truth, I walked out of the tent. I couldn't stop the smile that played in my eyes, while I kept my facial features stoic. I wanted so badly to just run into his arms, but I needed to keep face. I couldn’t give away that he was my second chance mate, not yet. I had yet to see Carson, and I needed to keep my pack focused on the games.

“Hey.” I said as I came to stand next to Hannah. She smiled at me and continued eating her chips. 

“Hi.” Connor replied.

“Heeyyy” Seth said, causing me to give him a small smile. “So now that that mess is all cleared, when can we move this along?” Seth then asked.

“Move what along?” I asked, Hannah taking a sharp inhale.

“You know, letting everyone know you’re….”

“I’m not ready.” I quickly replied, Connor put his hands up in a mock surrender. 

“Ignore him” He said as he threw Seth a dirty look. “We can go at your pace. You told us your past, I’ll respect however slow you want to go, just please don’t ignore me.” 

I gave Connor a soft smile and nodded my head, “Okay.”

“Ok? Ok! Good. Great!” He said with a big smile. Goddess was he breath-takenly handsome. I don’t think he’d ever understand how much I wanted to say f**k it and jump into his arms. But i had a pack to think about. 

“Is everything okay here? I’m Gamma John of the Black Moon Pack, Welcome!” A man about two inches shorter than Connor walked up to us. 

“Alpha Connor?” He then asked, focusing his attention on Connor and ignoring the rest of us. 

“Yes, nice to meet you Gamma John.” Connor replied, “This is my Beta, Seth.” He said motioning towards Seth who gave a quick wave. 

Hannah and I stood there, waiting for the Gamma to acknowledge us. I had a tendency to mask my aura in public, I liked to see how other wolves would react when they realized I was an Alpha and not just a warrior she-wolf.

“Are these two she-wolfs from your pack?” He then asked Connor.

Hannah laughed, “That’d be a no.” 

The Gamma looked at her, “Where is your mate she-wolf?” He demanded of her. “She-wolves are not to wander alone.”

“She is not alone.” I said, stepping up beside her, still masking my aura. 

What kind of pack was this that Carson has created? Male dominance I take it. Figures. I thought, Rose nodding her head in agreement with me. 

“What pack are you from? Who is your Alpha?” He asked me.

“Is this really the type of greeting we get?” I asked him, shifting from one foot to the other in annoyance. “Where is your Alpha.”

“He is busy preparing for tonight’s ceremony. Do not ignore my question, who is your Alpha.” He demanded, raising his voice. Causing my pack to turn their heads towards our direction. 

“As Gamma, you would really think he would of done his homework.” I said, more towards Connor with a wink.

He smirked at me, clearly enjoying the show I was putting on while toying with the poor Gamma. 

The Gamma went to reach for me and Hannah, but before he could touch us, Max and Jake appeared in front of him. Showing their teeth and positioning themselves in a fighting stance. I rolled my eyes at them.

“Keep your hands to yourself wolf!” Max spat, clearly pissed that the young Gamma was about to touch his mate.

“Stand down!” John reared back, “I am John the Gamma of Black Moon.”

“Beta.” Max spoke, still not backing down. 

“Gamma” Jake also replied not moving. 

I rolled my eyes towards Hannah and motioned my hands in a way to demonstrate size. As in who was more manly than the other. Making her giggle.

“She-wolves do not normally walk around freely in our pack. I simply asked who their mates were and when the blonde” he said pointing towards me “gave me lip I simply asked for their pack and Alpha. But they continue to act like brain dead she-wolves.”

Connor let a growl escape his lips, making me shift my eyes towards him. 

“Alpha Connor?” The Gamma asked looking towards him.

“Hannah,” Max started “is my mate. She is the female Beta of the Blue Ridge Pack.” John’s face paled as he looked towards Hannah and then towards me.

“And…”

“She’s our Alpha.” Jake spoke, his voice holding much more authority than John could muster in his pinky toe. 

“s**t” John whispered, but with my advanced hearing I could hear him clear as day. From Connor’s chuckle it seems like he could as well.

“Al..Alpha Nikki, my apologies.” He quickly began. “This is our first time having packs visit our territory and it’s a little overwhelming if I’m being quiet honest.” 

“Your Alpha does not allow she-wolves to walk freely on your land?” I asked. 

“N..No. Not really. As there are not a lot of she-wolves, we are a growing pack, honored to be hosting all of you for the games.”

“Well, I would suggest you speak with your Alpha on giving your she-wolves the same respect as male-wolves. If he does not, the pack won’t last long. Not a threat, just a truth. No she-wolf likes to be told what to do.” I ended with a smile and wink.

John let out a laugh, “Oh I’m learning. I just met my mate last night when the first pack arrived and she sure is spit fire. I’d love for her to meet you tonight during the ceremony.”

“Sounds good, I’ll wandering around.” I smiled. 

“Gamma John”, Connor interrupted, “is there any way to have my pack switch with the Silver Moon Pack? They just got here, same as us and have yet to unload all of their stuff.”

“Is there a problem with the packs you are next to?” He questioned.

“No…” Connor replied, worry in his eyes. I knew he wanted to be close to me, so we could mingle our packs and see more of each other. 

“Alpha Connor and I have been talking for the past few months of becoming allies. We were hoping to come up with a strong alliance while here and we feel it’d be best if we could be around each other and have our packs around one another. He has a training program I am extremely interested in.” I answered, which for me was true. I had done my research on each pack coming to the games. Connor’s was the highest on my list to become allies with. 

John nodded his head, “I don’t see a problem, but let me ask my Alpha.” 

I nodded and looked towards the packhouse, the entire time we stood out here i felt like eyes were on me. His eyes.