The Wolf Games

Who's your friend?

Alpha Michael's POV

I couldn't believe my luck when I saw Sasha last night. After being in so much pain and trying to get over my mate's rejection, I feel like the moon goddess is telling me that Sasha is the one.

I met Sasha and Massimo when we were teenagers. They came and stayed at our pack every summer holidays and we were inseparable. 

I would also love to go to Rome and stay with them but since I took over my pack as the Alpha, I didn't have time to see them. The last time I saw them is when we had a huge rogue problem. I rang Sasha and asked if she would help as she is the strongest werewolf I have ever met. Massimo tagged along too but Sasha kept him in the safe house because she didn't want anything to happen to him. She's always been very protective of him but I know they're like brother and sister. 

I had told Massimo I wanted to ask Sasha out on a date and he told me no. He said when I eventually found my mate, I would leave her and she would be heartbroken. I think that's why she never dated werewolves. Sasha always told tell me if she ever found her mate she would run. 

My pack and I still talk about Sasha and how she defeated over 100 rogues on her own. None of my warriors got injured that night as she killed them all on her own. She didn't even have a scratch on her body. That was the last time I saw her. Every now and then I would invite them to come but they were both busy with the restaurant and I knew her mum was sick and needed care.

The next morning after the ball, I woke up for the first time in a long time with a huge smile on my face. I wasn't going to stay long and only came to make some business deals with a few Alphas at the ball. Now that Sasha is here, I have to use this opportunity to spend time with her and make her fall in love with me. She told me last night that she is focusing on the games and wants no romantic relationships right now but she still wants to hang out... just as friends.

I get dressed and message Sasha

M-Good morning. Would you like to meet for breakfast?

I see the dots pop up and I know she's messaging back. 

S- I'm just training a friend but why don't you come past training grounds number 21 after your breakfast

M- See you soon xx

I'm too busy looking down at my phone that I bump into someone. I look up and I see Erik who stayed with my pack in Sicily this summer. I became really close with Erik and his friends and was looking forward to seeing them as I knew Erik's pack was hosting the games.

"Hey, what happened to you last night? I saw you at the start but I couldn't find you afterwards" Erik asks 

"I saw a friend that I hadn't seen in years. I ended up taking her home because she wasn't feeling well" we start walking together to one of the main food halls. "How was the rest of your holiday? Did you end up calling my friends and going to their restaurant?" I ask

"Dom, lost the card you gave us with their details. I was going to call you but then I thought I smelt my mate and I became a crazed animal trying to find her" Erik says shaking his head 

"So you found your mate?" I say grabbing a few bagels and putting them in a takeaway bag

"Nope," Erik says popping the P. I order some takeaway coffees because I think it might be nice to bring Sasha and her friends some food after they've been training.

"That's too bad. I'm sure the moon goddess will bring her back to you. It's a shame you didn't get to the restaurant. My friend is the best chef in Italy" I grab another bag and fill it up with fruit and yogurt.

"Who is all this for?" Erik asks pointing to the food I've collected

"I'm meeting my friend who I wanted you to meet in Rome. She's training and I thought it would be nice to bring her and her friends some breakfast.

"What's your friend's name?" Erik looks at me with a raised eyebrows

"Sasha" 

"Sasha Colombo from Roma Pack is your friend?" Erik asks like he's shocked that I know her. Colombo? That's Massimo's surname. Why is she using his surname? 

"Yeah, she's the one I was telling you boys to call when you went to Rome. We're old friends. Do you know her?"

"Not really. I sat next to her on a plane from Rome to LA but she was asleep the whole time and we never got to talk. Then she hurt herself in the gym and I tried to help her but she was knocked out and taken to the hospital. We've only spoken briefly at the ball" he sounded disappointed. My takeaway coffees were ready and I started placing them in a tray.

"She's training at grounds 21. Do you know what direction that is?" I ask trying to carry everything

"Why don't I help you carry all this food before you drop it and I'll take you there. Then you can introduce me to Sasha" he says

"Thanks Erik, that would be great. Lead the way"