The alphas damaged mate

Chapter 11 - Another Nightmare

While Mum is helping Summer, I clear away the things from dinner, load and start the dishwasher, and wipe down the sides. Then I go to check my emails on the pc, just then, Kyle calls, “Hey Kyle, what’s up?” “I have just had a message from Alpha Douglas asking if he can visit next week with his Beta and Gamma. It sounds like he has some information for us about the Terrerage family and asked if he can meet with Summer while he is here.” “Oh, finally, it took him long enough to get back to us, make the arrangements with him and have rooms prepared for them, but don’t mention anything to Summer yet.” “Sure thing, Alpha. I will get right on it.” Is there anything else, Kyle?” Yes, Leo has said they have finished and will be back on Friday.” “How did the trip go?” “He said it was a success and will give you a full update when they get back.” “ok, thanks Kyle, keep me posted on the arrangements with Douglas. Bye.”

Shit, Friday, that means I only have two days to tell Summer. I was hoping for more time with her first.

As I’m sat with my head in my hands wondering how and when I’m going to tell her, Mum brings Summer in, and as soon as I see her, a big smile instantly takes over my face. She looks cosy and at home in her new white dressing gown and matching fluffy slippers. “Is everything ok?” She asks me. “Yes, sweetheart. Everything is fine, just some work stuff.” “Right. I’m going to head home now. I will see you both tomorrow. Leah and Sofia said they will be round in the morning to help you get dressed.” “ok, thank you, Grace.” “Yes, thanks Mum, see you tomorrow.” Once it was just the two of us again, I asked, “How about we cuddle up on the sofa and watch the second movie?” “Sounds good,” she says with a smile. “Come on then,” I say as I wheel her over to the sofa. Once we are both comfortable, lying on the sofa cuddled up, I start the movie. It’s a bit mushy for me. I usually go more for action and horror, but if my Lunas are happy, I’m happy, plus any excuse to have Summer in my arms.

Once the movie had finished, I asked, “Did you enjoy the movie?” “Yes, I did, thank you. It was funny, and I knew she would end up falling for him. Thank you for today; it’s been really nice.” She says, “You’re welcome, baby. I’m glad you enjoyed today.” I am reluctant to move, enjoying this time too much, but then summer starts to yawn. “Sounds like somebody’s ready for bed.” “Ummm, yeah, I think I am.” She says, “Come on then. I will help you.” I lift Summer up and sit her in her chair. “Do you need a drink or anything first?” I’m okay, thank you, but maybe if I could have some water by the bed for later.” “Of course, baby. Let’s get you into bed, then I will fetch some for you.”

I take Summer to her room, help her take her robe off, and she is wearing light blue satin sleep shorts and a vest top with lace trim. Looking her over, I can see the swell of her breasts and the little bumps of her n*****s through her top. She looks so sexy, I find it hard to resist her. I lift her into bed, enjoying the feel of her barely dressed body in my arms for a moment. Once she is comfortable, I fetch the glass of water and sit it on the bedside table. “Goodnight, baby. Sweet dreams.” I say, then place a kiss on her forehead. “Shout me if you need anything at all.” I say as I start to pull away, my eyes dropping to her lips briefly, wishing I could give her a proper goodnight kiss. “I will thank you. Goodnight, Theo.” I leave the room before I do something I know she isn’t ready for and close the door, then return to my pc.

After a couple of hours of getting some work done, I change into my sleep shorts and head to bed myself but struggle to sleep. After about an hour of tossing and turning, I hear a noise coming from Summer’s room. Sitting up, I listen for a minute, not sure if I imagined it, then Summer starts screaming.

I immediately jump out of bed and run into her room. Summer is lying in bed, the duvet all askew, her head shaking frantically and her arms out in front of her like she is trying to hold someone away or protect herself from someone. She is screaming and crying, saying no, stop, it hurts. Realising she is having a bad dream, I rush over to her, sit on the bed, and place my hands on her arms and carefully lower them as I calmly talk to her, trying to ease her out of the nightmare. “it’s ok Summer, I’m here, baby, you’re safe now.” As she slowly starts to calm, I lean towards her a little more and move one hand to gently stroke her hair. “Come back to me, baby, I promise you’re safe. Come back to me.” She eventually opens her eyes, seemingly a little dazed and confused at first. Then, as realisation dawns and she starts to remember her dream, she bursts into tears. I move to lie beside her and pull her into my arms. “Shhh, it’s alright, baby, I’m here, I’ve got you,” I say soothingly as I gently stroke her hair with one hand and her back with the fingertips of the other, trying hard not to cry with her. It breaks my heart to see her like this.

After a while, as she starts to calm down, she tilts her head a little and looks up at me. “Hi,” I say as I start to wipe the tears from her cheeks. “H-hi,” she responds, still sobbing a little. “Do you remember what the dream was about?” “F-father.” “That man’s going to have a lot to answer for when I get my hands on him,” I say as I lovingly look into her eyes, wishing I could take her pain away. “What can I do, sweetheart? What do you need?” She looks down and bites her lip a little. “Talk to me, please, baby. I just want to help,” I say gently. “Umm, just hold me, please,” she whispers so softly I almost didn’t hear her. “What was that, baby?” I ask, wanting to be sure I heard her right. “Stay and hold me, please, if you don’t mind.” “Of course, I don’t mind, sweetheart. I like holding you,” I respond, then climb under the duvet and, lying on my back, I pull her closer so that she is tucked into my side with her head on my chest, her arm across my waist, and my arms wrapped around her. Then, I place a kiss on the top of her head. After a while, her breathing evens out, and she falls asleep. I lie here just holding her and listening to her breathing until I fall asleep myself.