The Rogue Alpha's Bastard

Mate?!

Zane’s POV

    I started to approach the pack house; it was just as I remember! I was so glad to be home again; 10 years of training is brutal! I came to the door and a familiar scent filled the air... MATE! I recognize her smell a mix of honey and chocolate; so delicious!

    I wasn’t expecting anyone but the bastard my dad told me about, but I couldn’t be happier to meet my mate! she must have known I was coming. I straighten myself and prepare to make my entrance as I open the doors with vigor! Then I looked down only to see the bastard wolf! What? She can’t be her?

    ‘MATE’ my wolf Z yells

    ‘No way she can’t be, she’s a bastard’

    ‘NO, SHE MATE ...not bastard! MATE! MATE! GO TO MATE’

    She looked up at me with surprised, fearful eyes... Her beautiful grey eyes. NO, she isn’t... No way I can’t accept this! My father would never allow this... I looked for anyone else around but she was the only one there. I stood there, unable to process what had happened. She stunned as well. I saw the marks of a beating.

    ‘MATE! NO! MATE HURT! WHO HURT MATE I WILL KILL THEM!” Z yelled out in anger

    I felt my eyes turn pitch black, as anger rose within me; Z was coming out with force! I did my best to calm down. Then all the anger went away when I looked at the terror in her eyes. She quickly bowed to me and said “M-my Alpha I am Roxara, your father has put me in charge of all your needs! I shall show you to your room please follow me...”

    Her voice was shaky...She did not acknowledge that we were mates. Maybe she doesn’t want to be my mate or she’s too scared of me to say anything about it. I don't blame her I have heard terrible stories from my brethren here in the pack about how she is treated. I of course am aware of why she considered bottom rung. Most of the pack knows not of her parentage and just wants a punching bag.

    I had felt little for for her until now as I see the neglect shown all over her skin. I felt a pain in my chest as I notice more bruises and dried blood. Goddess she must be terrified of me! My father has never laid a hand on her, but he does nothing to stop it.

    I am so conflicted... I was raised not to care but how can people do this is beyond me. I have never been one to hurt anyone without reason... Good reason! Only for the sake of my pack or in self-defense.

    She proceeded to show me to my room in silence. As she walked you could see she was in pain. It hurt to watch. All I want to do was take her in my arms and hold her making sure she is okay. My father would never accept her as my mate let alone Luna of the pack! Moon Goddess why have you done this too me why couldn’t my mate be a beta or omega that would be accepted!

    Then again, I am reminded of this morning... I was out for a run to distract myself. My had father told me not to be early, to give the bastard housekeeper time to clean. I had arrived last night and slept in a safe house nearby. 

    On the run I heard a noise and suddenly a sweet smell filled the air! I followed it to a cliff, when Z gasped ‘MATE’. I look from the shadows and see her on the cliff overlooking the lake. Early morning sun dancing around her as she sings out with fervency. She had the most beautiful voice I ever heard! She was stunning standing there not a care in the world. She mesmerized me I couldn’t look away! When she finished her song, I moved to get a better look at her... But she heard me and took off at the noise.

    I attempted to follow but in a black flash she was gone! She was faster than any wolf I have ever met. I was behind her and only saw the back of her amazing body.  I wish I could have seen her face. I gave up chasing once I lost her scent... Hoping she was part of the pack and we would meet again soon. Well... I was right.

    Now she's here and I don’t even know what to do! On one hand she’s amazing and stunning! On the other she is the bastard daughter of the most notorious rogue leader. If she knew or he knew... Goddess what if she was a spy or has been training to take us down from the inside...

    Lost in thought before I knew it, I rammed right into her! Sparks flew at the touch and she fell hard to the ground.

    “Oh, my Goddess! I apologize my mat- Alpha! I did not mean to get in your way please I beg your forgiveness!” She said as she bowed from the ground.

    “I- no need to do that...Uh ... Stand up!” I awkwardly yelled! She seemed to get scared from my voice, but I was just so nervous! I didn’t mean to frighten her.

    “Yes Alpha, this is your room sir... Please if you need anything do not hesitate to mind link me. Day or night! Your father has instructed you stay within your room for the time being, until the morning. I shall bring you your meals... If you would allow me to leave? I have much work to get too and I will be a bit slow today” she said in reference to the many wounds.

    “Of course, please by all means...” I paused and opened the door.

    “Please come visit me lat-er” I turned to see she had already left...

    I go into the lavish Alpha room with red walls and gold trim. A canopy bed fit for an Alpha in the middle. There was a seating area with couches and of course my own bathroom with a walk in closet. I walk and sit on my bed. I flop back, staring at the ceiling in contemplation of what to do now.