My second chance Alpha

MATE!

Solan's POV

I clench my jaw into a forced smile as I step out of the car with Jason in tow.

"Alpha Solan! Thank you so much for coming today!" Richard calls happily, clearly he either has no clue about the negative reports about him, or just doesn't care.

"Alpha, may I introduce my son taking over the Alpha position this evening. This is Riley. Son, this is Alpha Solan Ignis, and he is the Alpha of the second most powerful pack on the continent, second only to our king."

"Alpha" He said almost bored.

His head bowed only slightly, and I can only stand silently. Man I want to teach this kid and his father respect!

I can feel my wolf Dei growl in agreement. He can't stand it when we're disrespected.

'Dei, I don't like them either, but we have to pull out of the neutral pact.' I sigh at him. I only get a huff in response. I know he understands the law, we can't attack as long as we're neutral.

"Alpha Richard, could we be shown to our rooms? It has been a long trip, and I wish to freshen up before tonight's ceremony."

"Of course Alpha, I'll have Stella show you to your rooms immediately..." He starts looking around I'm guessing looking for whoever Stella is. I sigh internally knowing this is going to take a while. "Where I she?" I hear him mumble to Riley "I don't know Dad, she hasn't come to see me at all" he all but yelled.

I can hear Alpha Richard huff in annoyance, and I find myself faintly smirking. I don't know who she is, but I like the effect of annoyance she has on these Alphas.

"One moment Alpha Solan" I merely nod in acknowledgement.

"STELLA!" Alpha Richard bellows. I have to resist the urge to cover my ears at the volume of his shouting. 'Man dude could have warned us!' Jace says in mindlink. I simply nod in agreement. I hope whoever this chick is will be okay after angering her Alpha.

Suddenly Dei starts doing somersaults and zoomies in my head. 'Dei, what the hell? You're giving me a headache man!'

'MATE!' is all I hear from him. he's always been a wolf of few words, but that is one he's never uttered... As suddenly as Dei started going berserk, the sweetest smell of raspberries and lavender invades my nose.

This scent is so alluring I have to find its source. My eyes are scanning everywhere, desperately trying to find the owner of this delightful scent. Then I see her. She's the most beautiful being I have ever had the pleasure of coming across.

She's petite, no more than 5'4". Her green eyes reflecting the world like emeralds. I can see her curves under the oversized t-shirt she's wearing. Her Auburn hair is in a messy bun on top of her head showing off her elegant neck and gently and delicate features.

I force myself to stop ogling, and take in her overall appearance, she looks like a slave... I mentally sigh and prepare myself for the worst. If she's a slave, then she's probably no longer a virgin. Oh well, it's not like I am either. She is my mate, and I wouldn't trade her for anything.

The look in her eyes when they meet mine surprises me. I see surprise, fear, and despair.

I go to open my mouth to claim her, but she slightly shakes her head, with her eyes pleading me not to claim her.

To say I'm shocked is an understatement, but I'll respect it. I'll have to ask her when I have a chance...

Stella's POV

I look around me and I'm pleased with what I see. The ceremony hall looks good, with red and black streamers going in all directions from the center chandelier, the red table cloths with black trimmings and the long burgundy carpet leading to the front stage, I'd say the hall is complete.

I may hate this pack, but I do take pride in my work. Just as I'm putting one of the last streamers in place I hear Richard call me.

"STELLA!" I roll my eyes and walk to the front yard. When I get there Ro is going nuts in my head. 'MATE! MATE! MATE!' she chants I can't help but to be confused. I look in front of me and see Riley, but he's ignoring me again. Good. But it's not him that Ro is talking about.

Maybe she's just tired... I think to myself. Then I smell it. Apples and Cinnamon. Like Apple pie, or hot apple cider on a perfect autumn day...

Just as I'm getting caught up in the scent I see two men I've never seen before.

They both look young, but not younger than me. If I had to guess, I'd say they're in their early 20s. The first on looks well built, with curly brown hair that sits just shy of his shoulders. His eyes are a deep brown matching his hair, and his nose looks slightly crooked. almost as if it was broken and didn't heal properly. He couldn't be more than 5'11" maybe 6' however, the other one took my break away.

With his shoulders set and arms crossed, I could easily see his strong and bulky build. His eyes a deep shade of blue I've never seen before that remind me of an evening sky just before darkness comes. His hair is cropped short on the sides and the rest I am certain is brown, but it's so dark it almost looks black...

As I meet my eyes with his, I realize, this apple cinnamon scent is come from him. Does that mean? He's my second chance mate?

Suddenly I am terrified. I don't want to be rejected again, and I know that I don't look like much. I can tell he's another Alpha, Goddess please protect my heart, I think myself.

I see him go to open his mouth and I silently beg him not to say anything. I couldn't bear it if he rejected me here. Not infront of Riley.

I force myself to look away and towards Richard. "Yes?" I say with all the confidence I can muster infront of my new mate.

Richard practically sneers at me. I know he can't stand that I don't submit, and unfortunately I have a feeling he now knows why. I raise an eyebrow waiting for him to say something silently laughing to myself that he can't even keep his face composed infront of visiting Alphas.

"I want you to show Alpha Solan and Beta Jason to their rooms. Keep your eyes down and mouth closed. You show them the way, and then get back to your chores. Understand?" I can hear the strain in his voice, he really wants to slap me right now. I nod slightly indicating my understanding and turn back towards my new Alpha mate.

If looks could kill, Richard would be 6 feet under. Damn that's a scary glare. I really hope that glare is never directed towards me. I feel a sudden pang of hurt at the thought of him ever being angry at me. I never felt this with Riley, is this what a true mate bond feels like?

Solan then looks at me and my breath catches again, only this time it's at the tenderness with which he looks at me. Could I be imagining things? Does he really want me?

"Please, lead on." he say gently. even his voice is addictive. Low and smooth as silk.

I bow in response and respect, and start leading them to the 2nd floor of the pack house. I lead them to the far end of the hall furthest from the stairs. I open the door and quietly matter out "This is the betas room."

The beta, Jason, gives me an appreciative smile and walks in. "I'll have a shower and meet you in an hour Alpha."

"Sounds good" Solan calls back as we hear the door close. I show him across the hall and Open the door for him. It isn't much, but it's one of the nicest rooms in the house outside of the Alpha floor.

There's a queen size bed in the center of the back wall with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the back garden. With a TV and dresser standing adjacent. on the far side were the closet and bathroom doors.

I wait for him to enter behind me and smile gently.

I try to just nod slightly and leave, but I am quickly stopped by a hand on my wrist and the most extreme fireworks dancing along my skin everywhere he's touching.

"Don't go" He whispers in my ear and I can feel the shudder going down my spine. I turn to look at him and find him smiling at me. Not in an uncomfortable way, but in a way that I used to see my father smiling at my mother. With love.