The Alpha Female

Episode 4: Alpha of the Green Forest Pack

“Hi, dad.”

“Hi, baby girl. What’s wrong?”

“I had to kill an Alpha today at the conference dad and I’m not feeling great about it.”

“Hmmm. Well, I would imagine not. Who was it, baby girl?”

“Alpha Martinez.” (sigh)

“Alpha Martinez. Well, there must have been a good reason. What happened?”

“Well, I sent Jason and Steve in my place which didn’t go over well with the Alphas of the conference. Two packs were on the brink of war and since we are the financial backbone of the werewolf shifters my presence was demanded. I had to cut short a meeting I was in the middle of with our new partners in Florida and our Omega Team. I wasn’t happy about it and I hadn’t eaten. I made my way to the conference. Dad, no one realized I was an Alpha female until then. I uh, kinda stayed in the shadows this whole time until I was really needed. Our donations to the packs were to keep them happy until now. The Blood Alpha made a s****l pass at me in front of everyone. I forgave him and then warned everyone to not make that mistake again to any female and the consequences would be cut off from our finances. I was annoyed, but it really didn’t affect me until Alpha Martinez spoke up and said how disrespectful I was for my actions and lack of appearance. He said they didn’t need our support, was surprised I was even still an Alpha, insulted Jason, and then challenged me right then and there. That did it. My wolf took over and before I knew it I was…….I was covered in his blood. I killed him. I, we are now taking over their pack and everything.”

“Seems like he knew what he was doing and had intentions of taking over. He underestimated you daughter and that was a fatal mistake. Why do you feel bad about it Victoria?”

“I feel bad because when I did it, dad….I didn’t feel bad about it. I felt satisfied. I felt strong and my wolf…my wolf she was at peace. I guess I feel guilty about it and trying to make sense of it all. I’m going to send the guys each way to settle my affairs. I’d like to be with you and mom for few days if it’s okay? I’m not running away. I just need a few days to clear my head.”

“What else is in your head or should I be saying who else?”

“Well dad, that’s just the thing. I think my mate is somewhere here or at least was. I scented him or her. I just need a few days to breathe. Where are you guys?”

“Just head to the airport sweetheart. The jet will be ready in about fifteen minutes and you’ll take off and come to us as soon as you get there.”

“Okay. I’m on my way and dad?”

“Yes?”

“I love you.”

“I love you too baby girl. Mom and I will see you soon.”

After I hung up the phone with mom and dad I started to feel better. I breathed and exhaled. I had showered once I had gotten off of the phone with them when I had gotten back to the room. I washed off the blood. I washed off the anger. I washed off the stench of an unexpected victory from a challenge to the death. The shower felt good, but I needed to eat and leave. The food was there when I came out and I was thankful because just then my tummy reminded me how hungry I really was. I grubbed down and washed it down with a couple of lagers. I needed my dad and mom. Ultimately, I needed my parents. I just needed to really take in the gravity of what had just happened and I didn’t want to do it alone. I killed an Alpha and scented my mate in the few days I was here already and it was overwhelming. Not to mention everyone now knew I was the other Alpha Female and was “unmated”. I shook my head. I finished up my food and drink, got dressed, and packed up a “go bag”.

I headed out and grabbed a cab and headed straight to the airport. I didn’t mind link with Jason and Steve until after I took off. I just needed to getaway. I hated those damn meetings and what transpired today was a fresh reminder as to why. I didn’t want my guys to worry, but I knew that slipping out before they both got back to the room they would both understand. I called them before takeoff and let gave them my game plan. Both wanted me to say hi to my parents for them. Jason took off to Florida. Steve took off to the Martinez Pack in Illinois. Four and a half hours later I was descending the jet and getting picked up by my parent’s driver in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Within an hour I was in their arms and sitting down for dinner. I didn’t realize how much I had missed them. Afterward, mom and I headed down to the beach while sipping on margaritas. Dad hung out on the porch patio.

“So sweetie, dad tells me you scented your mate?”

“Yes. I did, but it was faint. I was too preoccupied with everything else. I didn’t get a chance to really look. By the time all was said and done I just wanted to get out of there.”

“I bet. I am sure the Alphas talking down to you because you’re a woman didn’t help either. I know your dad would’ve kicked their asses for what he told me.”

I laughed. “Mom, I really didn’t care about them insulting me. It just really pissed me off that they would just talk to a female that way and insult my Beta. Jason has always been there for us and helps me stay in the shadows. I made it a point to make it that way because I know I wouldn’t be taken seriously without having to display some show of violence. My theory was spot on too.”

“Honey, I’ve always admired your passion and strength especially in the face of adversity. So, Steve is now going to his pack to sort things out with the Omega Team huh?”

“Yea. I just hope that things go smoothly there. I’d like to stop into Florida and look over the real estate and commercial properties we just invested in. From there then I’ll make my way to Illinois and check in with the newly acquired territories and pack. I’ll then name an Alpha, Beta, and Gamma to take over and make sure that everyone is fine before heading home.”

“Well, what about your mate?”

“Mom, I don’t even know who it is, where he or she is and what if they are imprinted on someone else?” I shrugged. “If the Moon Goddess wants it to be so then it will happen, but if not then I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing.”

“Honey, I don’t mean to be pushy or be 'That Mom', but don’t you want children? Who will take over the pack? It’s really time you settled down, get mated, and start having pups. You’re in your mid-twenties, you’ve accomplished so much, and you’re a powerful leader and asset to the werewolf shifter communities all over the world, and what is life with all of this success if you don’t have someone to share it with?”

“Mom, can we just drop it? I don’t want to hear it. Every time you bring this up it just stabs me a little bit more. It’s what I want, but finding it or making it happen…..I just don’t want to be forced. What if who I mate just turns out to be a complete asshole and just mated with me for the money? Let’s just…I don’t want to talk about it okay?” I could feel the tears prick my eyes. I swallowed the lump in my throat and put my hand on my abdomen as I could feel that sinking feeling.

My mom cleared her throat, drank her drink, and reassured me everything was fine as we headed back to the casa.