Going Against the Alpha

Chapter 21-The Morning After

Claudette's POV

I slowly start to stir when a cool breeze brush against my skin. It sent cold chills all over my body. Oh no, my eyes pop open it is still dark, but it is almost morning. 

The sky is no longer lit by the moon and the stars. They are fading fast. The morning dew is hovering just above the damp ground, and the birds are starting to sing their morning melodies. I look around and notice I never left my favorite thinking spot last night to go home. I hop up to my feet and prepare myself to jump instead of climbing down.

 As soon as I am standing in an upright position, my head starts throbbing, and I feel like I’m going to be sick. What is happening to me? I lean back against the tree, put my hand to my head. Ugh, I feel like I have been hit by a ton of bricks.

After a few seconds, I jump down for the bolder. I make sure I have a good hold on the bottom of my dress and a good grip on my shoes in the other hand. I take off running as fast as I can toward home. I hope no one is up yet. Who am I kidding? They probably have already noticed and had a search team out looking for me. 

Once I get closer to the house, I finally slow down and listen to see if I can hear any commotion. It is nothing but silence. Did they really not notice I did not come on home last night?

My heart immediately starts beating fast, I can feel my pulse rate quicken, and my hands are beginning to sweat. I slowly turn the doorknob to the front door. As quietly as possible, I open the door, sneak in, and carefully shut the door. When I turn around, I see my mom coming down the stairs. Damn, I was so close to getting away with it. 

“Good morning Claudette. Would you like a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich for breakfast?” she says. I’m in shock. Where is her big speech about me staying up all night, where is the punishment? Don’t get me wrong; I’m grateful that she is not currently making me fear for my life. I’m just not use to this type of behavior from her. 

I follow her into the kitchen with high heels still in my hand. Yes, mom, I would love a sandwich, please. “Okay, I’ll make it while you go change. You better hurry up before your father gets home. You do not want to do the walk of shame in front of your father. 

Mate or no mate, he is still your father, and you are still his little girl.” She says. I nod and climb up the stairs trying my best not to trip over my dress that I forgot to lift.

I quickly change as my mother suggested. I can not wait to eat. It smells so good. “Claudette, sweetie, go ahead and sit down. It will be ready in a minute. Also, I would like to talk to you,” my mom says. I knew she wasn’t going to let me off that easy. Before sitting down, I go to the medicine cabinet and grab the bottle of Ibuprofen.

 Hopefully, taking a couple of these will help my head from pounding at any little sound. When she finished cooking, she sits down two plates on the table, one for her and one for me.

“Sweetie, I wanted to let you know that I have talked with your father, and we both agree. You and Kamila will not have chores for the rest of the week.” Oh my gosh, YAY!!! I can’t help but smile as my mother is telling me this.

“However, you both will still not be allowed to train, after what happened the last time. We do not want a repeat. I wanted to make sure you both had time to get to know your mates here before leaving. This way, if you have any questions or need any advice, I’m here to give it too.” She says. 

Eww, mom!! Are you referring to the s*x talk? She laughs and says, “Yes, if that is what you want to talk about. Or if you want to talk about anything else, we can.” Mom, honestly, I do not want to talk about s*x, no offense or anything, but that is just not something I want to talk to my mom about. Plus, I took s*x ed in high school.

 “Okay, sweetie, whatever you say. But know that I am here if you change your mind,” she says as she kisses me on the forehead and takes her plate to sink. 

I would love to talk to my mom about all the things that have been going through my mind. If I do, though, I could get in trouble. The only reason I’m not in trouble is because she thinks I stayed with Alpha Blake last night. If she really knew that I slept outside next to the river alone. Even if it were an accident, I do not think she would be this understanding as she is now. I do not want to fight with her. I’m enjoying this rare moment of mother-daughter time.  

Mom, would you want to hang out today? She turns to look at me before answering me with the biggest smile I have ever seen on her face. Yes, I would love to hang out with you today, Claudette. Do you want to go shopping or help with the party decorations or we could….. She starts naming off all these things to do, and I can feel my head start to pound again. 

Wait that is not just in my head. Someone is at the door. Who the hell is knocking so loudly. I let out an agitated sigh as my mom opens the door.

“Good Morning, Alpha Blake,” I hear her say. His voice sounds a lot calmer than I imagined it would for someone who was ditched last night. I hope he doesn’t say anything to my mom about me not being with him. The last thing I need is for both of them to be mad at me. 

When he sits down next to me at the table, I get the biggest smile from him, and my heart does a little flutter. “Claudette, I’m not sure what you have planned for today, but if you do not have any plans; Would you like to go with me to my pack? I need to go back there for the day,” he says.

Well, mom and me…. Before I can finish, my mom interrupts me. “She is free for the day. I had just told her before you got here,” she says.

I really do not want to do anything but lay down for the rest of the day. However, last night helped my racing mind. I’m going to give this a chance. It is only a couple of days. Plus, he does not seem mad that I ran off last night. He must have realized I need some time. 

So, what can it hurt to try to get to know him beforehand? Besides, I will know for sure on my birthday if we are mates or not. I ask him Is it just for the day, or do I need to pack a bad? “It is just for the day, but if you would like, we can stay there and come back in the morning. 

Whatever you want, baby.” My cheeks turn two shades of pink, and my eyes get big at his words. Does he not realize my mother is still in the room?

Mom, is it okay if I go? I ask out of habit. “Yes, Alpha Blake is your mate. I believe you will be safe with him. However, if you are not coming home tonight, please remember to let me or your father know this time,” she says. I jump up, grab Blake's hand and pull him up the stairs to my room without saying a word. 

I’m hoping he doesn’t pick up on my mom’s words “this time.” Sit there and let me grab a bag of clothes. I did not plan to stay the night there, but you never know. He watches as I scurry around my room, grabbing shorts, shirts, shoes, and then I realize I need personal items. 

My heart was already racing before, but now it is really picking up. Umm, Blake, can you go to the bathroom and grab my toothbrush. It is purple and pink. It is in the first drawer. As soon as he walks out the door, I open up one of my dresser drawers and grab my cuties panties, and bra’s that I own. 

I do not plan on anything happening, but it is never a bad idea to have them just in case. I zip my bag as I leave my room. In the hall, I grab my toothbrush from Blake stuff it into my toothbrush holder attached to the side of the bag. I flash him a mischievous smile. Okay, I’m ready. Let's go!