The Alpha's Lost Mate

The Dream

Raleigh's P.O.V. 

"James, go run off with Declan or Tate, let us have a few moments to get to know each other. You've been hogging this sweet thing all day and night." Lucille said to James, much to my surprise. No body could tell an alpha what to do. But she was his mother so I suppose that was the exception. 

"Alright mom but not too long she still needs lots of rest to let her wolf heal her." He tries very hard to give her  his alpha 'I mean business' look but it has no affect on her whatsoever. 

He turns to walk out the door and Lucille gives me the biggest s**t eating grin I've ever seen. I laugh at that. Suddenly, I get so nervous being in a room with anyone other than James. What if she really doesn't like me because of my past? 

Lucille begins to speak to me in a very gentle tone snapping me out of my thoughts. "Now, Raleigh sweetie, I know you've been through a lot, so my visit will be short today but I do hope to see more of you over the next couple of days." s**t, he told her what happened to me. I can't blame him, they knew nothing of me until we had arrived back here. 

"Lucille," I begin, but she gently places her hand on mine giving me a sweet smile. "Please call me Lucy. Lucille is so formal. I hope in time you can learn to call me more but I will not rush it."

"Ok, Lucy, I really am lucky to be alive, and I'm so thankful for James and Declan for saving me. I don't have much for you to know about me since he gave you my story when we came back."

"Well he did give us a brief explanation, but I would love to get to know you, the real you, not the Raleigh my son saved yesterday. I can only guess James has told you he wants you to have more personal belongings." she had a way of calming me just like her son did. Funny how that works, they had the same kind, gentle eyes. The same patient demeanor, like they both hang on every word that comes out of my mouth. 

"Y-yes, he said money wasn't an issue, but I don't want him to go broke on me." At this point Lucy was beginning to laugh. 

"Oh dear, he won't. James has enough money saved up in the bank that you will never have to worry about a thing. Everything here is paid for and you deserve to be spoiled for once. You have had such a hard life at such a young age. Let him care for you, love you, show you that not every alpha and male you run into is bad. You will eventually trust again, I believe with my whole heart that you will. You just need to give your heart and soul time to heal. And it will. I promise, I won't let anything happen to you. Now, speaking of going shopping, I spoke with James and Dr. Abrams, you should be strong enough to go out on Saturday, which is a day from now. If you feel up to it I will take you to the mall and we will get anything you will need to be happy. Sound good to you, hon?" 

"Oh, um yeah that will be ok. I look forward to it!" I actually am a little excited to be able to have my own things. Things with no holes or stains, in my own size and style.

I honestly think I will be so happy here, having James to love and a family that actually cares about me again. It's been so long since I've truly been this happy and had the feeling of security. 

James' P.O.V.

I sigh as I shut the door leaving my dearest mate alone, with my mother. I hope this was a good choice, I know how over bearing and brutally honest Mother could get. I strain my ears to hear bits of their conversation to no avail I couldn't pick up anything. My mother must have figured that I would listen in so she was purposefully whispering to Raleigh. 

I didn't have any work on my laptop so I decided to go over to my office across the hall and see what paperwork I could get done while they talked. Only being across the hall I figured I would see Mom come out of the suite when they were done.

Sitting in front of the mountain of papers that piled up from when I was gone at the convention and since we've been back, I decided I better get them signed and filed. 

I catch a whiff of a smell that used to do something for me before Raleigh. Jasmine and gardenia, it was JoAnna the pack slut. Just the scent of her makes me want to vomit she absolutely repulses me. I know she wants me and wants to be the Luna but unfortunately for her, I already found my Luna. Nobody from the pack unless they're a ranked member knows about Raleigh and my connection to her. 

Without looking up from the papers I was currently studying, I mumbled, "What can I do for you JoAnna Miller?" I sign the current document in front  of me acting too busy to deal with her. It does nothing as I feel her slutty hand on my shoulder. 

"Alpha I missed you while you were gone. What took so long for your return?" she begins to whine. 

Sigh, I can't stand this b***h. "I had matters to attend to at the other pack JoAnna. Not that I have to answer to the likes of you. But anything to get you and your scent away from me. Now please, I'm going to say this once and only once. Leave me alone, do not touch me, and you will never ever be Luna. Even if I haven't found my mate. I will never choose you as a mate. Period."

"Ugh I can't believe that you would speak to me like that!!" she screeched. Suddenly, I see my mother exit the suite, finally. 

"JoAnna, leave my son alone before I skin your skinny ass where you stand. Go." my mother threatened her in her Luna voice. I'm very happy I was never on the losing end of that. 

JoAnna left in a huff and I flashed mom a 'thank you for saving my furry ass' look. She nodded her head and said "I like that sweet girl, don't you dare f**k things up with her or I'll skin your big ass too."

"Duly noted Mother, now I'm going to check on 'that sweet girl'" giving my mother a sly smile and I walk by her. "Don't forget to lock up please, I don't need that slut in my office again." 

I hurry over to the suite, and look in on Raleigh, she's sleeping soundly, so I change and make my way to the couch in the living room and settle in for the night. 

Raleigh's P.O.V.

'No. I'll never be your mate. You're a monster, Damien.' I yell in his face, before he can grab my arm I run as fast as I can to my room and slam the door separating me from Damien.

'Raleigh! Get back here b***h!' Damien runs after me, pounding on the door. 'You have two seconds to open this damn door before I knock it down, breaking you with it!' 

Breaking the door down with very little effort, it shatters into what seems like a million pieces. Grabbing me by the shoulders, he starts to shake me. Then I hear a gentle voice calling my name. "Raleigh.."

"No! Please don't hurt me! Ill be your mate just don't kill me!" tears begin to run down my faces I sob uncontrollably. 

The gentle voice calls out to me again, "Raleigh, wake up. Its James. Please, open your eyes. Its just a dream." 

I slowly open my eyes and see James looking at me with worry dancing on his face. I don't say a word, I just fling my arms around his neck and sob uncontrollably into his chest. He gently strokes my hair, whispering calming words into my ear. 

After what seems like ages, I finally managed to calm myself. Wrapped up in James' arms, it felt good, it felt right. 

"Do you want to tell me about it, love?" he asked after a few minutes. 

"He was...he was going to kill me, James. I'm terrified to sleep, what if he finds me? I don't know how to fight, or defend myself. He'll kill me." I said as he played with my hair. 

"Raleigh, that monster will never have the balls to step foot on my land himself, and if he does seem to do that, I will personally skin him alive for you. I will always protect you baby. This I swear." he vowed in his alpha tone. I knew he was telling the truth, it was going to take some time, but I felt like I could really trust him.