The Alpha's Half-breed Mate

Home again

Elizabeth

Yes, I heard the rumors. How could I not? John became cold and distant when I left. I didn't expect it. Through the mate bond I have felt his hatred, and that has made me chicken out from coming home again every time I've wanted to. I love him so much still, but I'm scared of returning if he uses his fury on me.

Eight months ago, I left him to find out if I could be with him. I needed time alone. I moved to the West Coast, and I actually like it here. I have friends. Wolf friends. I was accepted into the West Moon Pack with open arms. I got a job as a secretary for the Alpha, and I actually love my job. I travel, I get paid vacations and I have my own hours. I feel... free. I did end up adopting a little girl as well. Her parents died in a rogue attack, and I just felt so drawn to the two-year-old, bubbly child. I talked to the Alpha, and they all agreed I should adopt her.

I fish my phone out of my pocket when it dings with a text from my dad, wanting to meet his granddaughter, and how can I refuse.

-Bringing her home in a few days. Just packing up the last stuff... Tell the Alpha I'm coming home. I miss all of you.

Dad- See you when you get here. Love you!

-Love you too!

I put Emily down for her nap and finish packing her bag. I place it in the car before packing down the last of the kitchen supplies and taping the box shut. The movers will be here tomorrow, and I will start driving today. My heart aches thinking about John and what he's become. I am scared of his fury, but I hope he can some day forgive me. I let out a shaky breath before packing some food and drinks into a cooler, carry it to the car and walk back to grab my sleeping daughter and cary her to the car. I place her in her seat, fasten her and sigh. I feel my mate bond, and I feel the anxiety hit at the feeling of coming home, but I brush it off. I get in and start driving.

It takes two days to drive back to the pack, and my dad told me to meet him outside the packhouse. Not sure what for, but possibly to initiate Emily into the pack. I see John standing in front of my dad, and my heart starts beating fast. I park the car and step out. I can't bare to look John in the eyes, knowing I'm scared of what he'll do.

I grab a fuzzy Emily from her car seat and lift her out. Her tiny hands are hitting my face, and I sigh. "Dad? Be a grandfather and take my kid... She's been in a mood all day, and I can't deal with her mood right now." I lift her over to my dad, and she immediately stills, looking at him with her big, green eyes. I can't help but giggle at her expression, and all my tension disappears for a moment as I turn towards John. His fists are balled up, and he's shaking. I sigh before letting my eyes meet his. I bare my neck when I meet his eyes, but he lifts a hand, telling me to stop. Everything around me disappears when I look into his eyes, and tears start falling uncontrollably. I open and close my eyes like a fish, but I can't get my words out. I take a shaky step towards him, not sure if I want to jump into his arms or not. And that's when I see her. Blonde and looking triumphant at me. "Had it been up to me, Betty, You wouldn't be allowed back on pack lands. I would tell you to grab your bastard kid and get the f**k out of here. You had your chance, and you blew it. I am Luna now!" My face pale and I feel fury almost taking over when I feel a hand on my shoulder. "Emily." One word is all it takes for me to get back to the reality. I ignore Britany and turn to the Alpha as my dad place my daughter into my arms, and I smell her head, feeling my love poured out. "Alpha John... This is my adopted daughter, Emily. I ask to be allowed back in the pack, and for her not to be punished for my mistakes. Will you allow her to be a member of the pack?" I her Britany sneer, and I hear a squeal coming from Emily before her siren. I groan as she starts wailing and thrashing, trying to get away from the threat. "Ssh, it's okay. I'm here baby. No one will hurt you. You're safe. Mommy got you. You are safe." My soothing slowly brings her breathing back to normal, and John nods. "Brit... Get out of here. You're scaring an already traumatized kid..." He barley look over his shoulder at her, and she puff and walks away, clearly pissed that he dismissed her. John looks at Emily and I look down on the ground before turning to give my dad a pissed of look. "You had every opportunity to tell me, and yet, I had to find out alone." My eyes fill with betrayal, but I don't give John the satisfaction of seeing me hurt. He can feel it, and that all good with me. "Brit was there when you left. She's been a good distraction. I haven't officially made her Luna yet, but after what you did, I can't see you worthy of that title." He spits the word out, making me flinch. He initiate Emily to the pack, initiate me back as her parent, and I am granted my own house. I put Emily back in my car along with my dad, and we drive to the outskirts of the boarder to the house located there. It's big. Secure and very modern. Big windows move along one wall, bringing in lots of sunshine and a part of the forest. The house is black, with black trims, making it blend in really nice with the forest to be honest. I take Emily out of her seat and grab the keys to the house. I unlock the door, and my heart sinks when I get in. The house may be beautiful on the outside, but inside it's cold and distant, making my heart ache. I put Emily down, and she run straight for the kitchen before running to the spacious living room, throwing herself on the large couch and giggle. "I love this house, mommy!" She squeals and I giggle.