Her Final Destination -Alpha

Episode 2: The Complication - Continued

2.2 Kai’s POV

I am taken aback by Alpha Charles's sudden proposal. I try to avoid this exact thing – alliance proposals through political marriages. I despise the idea entirely, even though I am 28 and unmated. Just because my father, the ex-alpha Leonard, took a chosen mate doesn't mean I would follow suit. Now that I have found Anya as my mate, I am determined to make her my Luna and mate, and no one else.

But facing Alpha Charles, a powerful figure in the supernatural world, in a discussion all about forming alliances, I can't outright reject the proposal. I know that would only make him angry and could potentially damage our relationship.

So I decide on a different approach. I will let the daughter of Alpha Charles reject me. This way, my secret will remain safe, and Anya will be protected until she turns 18, at which point I can claim her as my mate.

The entire meeting becomes far more complicated than I imagine. Learning the truth from Gavin stirs up more complications than I anticipate. The past week is incredibly busy. Gavin handles most of the work, but I represent the pack, inviting some alphas to the meeting and ensuring the security details for the warriors are in place, considering the gathering of so many alphas. It has to be safe and smooth.

After such a tiring week, all I want is to be in my mate's presence. I feel empty without her, the constant pull from my wolf making it a struggle to focus on my regular duties. I long to see Anya, even if it means just holding her hand, if she allows it. School is about to end for her, and I can meet her, maybe even offer her a lift home.

The thought excites me, and my wolf is equally thrilled, howling within my mind, urging me to rush to her and give her a passionate kiss. "No, that's not happening," I tell my wolf, sensing its disappointment. "But yes, we are going to meet."

I hand all the signed files to Gavin and playfully block a kick from my friend, who is annoyed at being overworked. I promise to cover for Gavin when he finds his own mate and needs time off with her. Then, I practically race my car at 100 miles per hour to reach Anya's school just in time before her father's chauffeur could pick her up.

When I see her, my heart skips a beat. She is sitting with her friend reading something, her long flowing hair tied up in a ponytail, and her chocolate brown eyes trap my soul as she looks at me. Her skin is smooth and flawless, and she has a graceful figure. She is wearing a simple school uniform, but she looks like a princess. My princess. She is even more beautiful than I remembered. I want to run to her and hug her, but I know I have to play it cool. I offer her a ride home, and she accepts.

The drive home is awkward at first, as I am getting pangs of jealousy because of some unknown male wolf's scent on her, but we eventually start to talk, and I feel better. I tell her about the meeting with the Alphas to control the rogue element, and she tells me about her day at school. We laugh and talk. Last time I missed taking her number, so this time I ask her for it, under the excuse of discussing more about pack security, since she showed interest in that topic. I am driving painfully slowly just to make this drive as long as possible, and by the time we get to her house, I feel like I want to take her to my home and keep her there with me forever.

I walk her to her door, and we stand there for a moment, just looking into each other's eyes. I want to kiss her so badly, but I know it is too soon. So I just peck her on the cheek, say goodnight, and then I ask her out for Saturday. I have some other pack work to deal with until then, but I think I will make up for it on the weekend. She blushes and accepts my proposal, and I walk away relieved that I haven't done anything stupid.

As I drive away, I can't stop thinking about her. Her scent is still in my car, and I can almost feel her touch on my skin. I want to turn around and go back to her, but I know I have to be strong. I have to protect her, even if it means staying away from her.

I take a deep breath and try to focus on the road. But it is no use. All I can think about is her. Her smile, her eyes, her laugh. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and I am so in love with her.

I know that I have to be patient. I have to wait until she is ready for me. But it is hard. Every day, it is harder to resist the urge to go to her.

But I know that I have to be strong. I have to protect her, no matter what it takes.