Caught Between Two Alpha’s

8: Stranger In Love

My eyes bulged in disbelief as fear gripped me tightly. What on earth was he doing in my house?

He looked at me, and suddenly a smile crept onto his face as if he was about to say something that could turn everything upside down. Panic surged through me, and before he could utter a word, I quickly interjected, desperate to maintain the fragile peace of my marriage. "I’m Alpha Dylan’s wife," I declared, my voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions inside me.

His eyes narrowed, and for a brief moment, confusion washed over his features as he shifted his gaze between Dylan and me. I could practically feel the shock radiating from him; he probably never imagined I would be the Alpha’s wife. Honestly, he’s not the only one shocked, I didn’t think to see him here.

What was he doing here anyway?

He remained silent, and just then, Dylan stood up, positioning himself protectively by my side. "Catherine, this is my cousin, Zach," he introduced his tone a mix of pride and caution.

My heart raced uncontrollably. I couldn’t believe I had slept with his cousin. Suddenly, everything clicked into place—the reason he was hesitant to marry, the frantic search Dylan had been on for him. He had left the ceremony to be with me so that explains why he was missing. The weight of that reality, filled up in my head and threatened to crush me. I can’t believe I did this…. Dylan is gonna kill both me and Zach when he finds out the truth.

Zach appeared lost in thought for a moment, processing the revelation before finally speaking. "Catherine, the wife of Alpha Dylan."

"Yes, that’s me," I replied, forcing a smile despite the turmoil brewing inside me.

"It’s nice to meet you, Catherine, but I was just saying how I want to cancel my marriage because I’ve met a lovely lady I want to marry." His words hung in the air, heavy with implications, and I felt the ground shift beneath my feet.

An instant shock laced through my face as I exclaimed "What?"

"Yeah, I fell in love with the woman I was with last night, and I want to be with her, even if she’s with someone else," he said, his voice steady as he looked directly at me. A strange warmth surged within me, a mix of joy and confusion, and I couldn't quite grasp why I felt that way.

"You love her?" I found myself asking, my heart racing as he nodded and stepped closer to me, closing the gap between us. "Yes, Catherine, I love her… I really do."

His gaze was intense, locked onto mine, and I could see the truth in his eyes. It was undeniable—he was in love… in love with me.

Zach's attention shifted to Dylan, who scoffed at his words, disbelief etched across his face. "Are you even hearing yourself? You met the woman last night and suddenly you want to be with her even if she’s with someone else?" Dylan questioned, his tone dripping with disdain.

"Yes, I'm ready because I love her," Zach replied, his voice unwavering, filled with a conviction that surprised even me.

"Oh come on, from what you said earlier, you don’t even know anything about her. How could you possibly be in love with her?" Dylan shot back, incredulous.

Zach took a deep breath, his expression softening. "I know it’s crazy I do love her. Her soul was pure, and last night was unlike any other night of my life. I felt this incredible connection with her," he said, glancing at me, and I instinctively looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze.

"Oh really?" Dylan pressed, still unable to wrap his head around Zach's feelings.

"Yes Dylan, I felt her in my body, in my soul, and my heart. The way she kissed me, I knew that it was not just a physical connection, she and I are meant to be together and I want to be with her."

"This is bullshit, Zach." Dylan groaned, his frustration palpable as he turned to Zach’s parents, disbelief etched on his face. "Are you guys really not hearing what your son is saying? If this is the mindset he’s gonna use to become the Alpha, then we’re totally cooked."

"Oh, screw being the Alpha," Zach shot back, his voice rising in defiance. "This isn’t about that at all."

"If it’s not about being the Alpha, then what the hell is it about?!"

"It’s about her."

"Oh, will you please just shut up about that!" Dylan exclaimed, throwing his hands up in exasperation. "You don’t even know anything about her, yet you’re just throwing around all these words because of some dumb woman you slept with, she could even be a w***e!"

"She’s not a w***e! And she’s not dumb. From the little I know, I can tell that she’s not a w***e," Zach insisted, his tone firm.

"Ohh really, well tell me more about her, i am really interested to know who she is."

Zach hesitated for a moment before he spoke "Well, I know she’s beautiful, and I know she’s with someone else, but..."

"Oh, cut the crap." Dylan interrupted, clearly annoyed. "She’s with someone else. Get over it! Just marry the woman who’s available for you so you can be the Alpha."

As their argument continued, my mind was racing, a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief. I still can’t believe that Zach is Dylan’s cousin and is suddenly so determined to win me over, claiming to love me. How could he possibly love me? The question echoes relentlessly in my mind, drowning out everything else as I struggle to grasp the reality of the situation.

Just then, as Zach and Dylan continued to argue, Zach's mother interrupted, her voice cutting through the tension. "Well, could you at least tell us the girl's name? Maybe we can help find her and just get her to marry you." Her tone is calm but it only added to the chaos swirling inside me.

I looked at Zach, and to my surprise, a genuine smile spread across his face. "No, Mother, this is my first time being in love, and I really don’t want it to be one-sided. I want her to love me just as much as I love her. I don’t want you guys finding her and forcing her to be with me, I want her to love me and I will do anything for that to happen." His words were directed at me, and despite my instinct to look away, I felt the weight of his gaze. There was something in his eyes that told me he meant every word.

Without another word, he turned and walked out of the room, leaving me in a state of turmoil. At that moment, clarity washed over me—I had to speak with him and put an end to this once and for all. I can’t keep him loving me when I know I have no way to reciprocate those feelings.