Bonded With An Alpha

Secrets

Alvia's POV

We get to the store after almost destroying our voices.

"We're here" Miley squeals in excitement. At some point I thought she was intoxicated because I couldn't describe her energy.

We jump out of the car, running into the store like kids. It's a large building with three large glass windows taking over the frontal of the building. The interior is well illuminated, I could count over a hundred light sources of difference variety. The store is divided into various segments having over ten rows for each segment.

I have no idea what Miley wants to get so I just follow her blindly absorbing the beauty and intentionality of the place.

We stop at the fruit section and we pick our favorites- apples, strawberries and pomegranates into our earlier picked trolleys.

She makes her way to the vegetable section

"Are you planning on cooking something?" I ask in surprise as I watch her pick a box of tomatoes and some greens

"Yeah, I saw a recipe I wanna try out" she replies in titillation

We both know Miley and recipes hasn't really gone well in the past but she keeps trying and I'd be damned if I don't support her. I remember one time she was so excited about a recipe she found online. She dragged me along every step of the way. We stressed ourselves out trying to find the perfect ingredients used. We found most and she started the cooking. I left for a few minutes and I came back, struggling to breathe as I entered. I rushed to the kitchen to see if Miley was hurt and I saw her trying to save her utensils which were already in flames. At that moment, it wasn't funny but looking back right now, she was damn dumb.

Miley didn't stop there. Some weeks later, she saw another recipe on some food channel and resolved to make it. As usual, I was yanked along. We got everything needed and I made sure we watched the recipe video over and over. Even after being very careful, she almost burnt down the house.

"Is this enough?" She asks drawing my attention back

"Um, are you quite sure, you are ready to go down this recipe trying phase again?" I ask softly

"Yes, Alv. Yes! I've been craving this for a while now. I'm gonna die if I don't do it"

Okay, I wasn't expecting that. I let her continue selecting one vegetable after another

"I think that's enough for the vegetables. We aren't animals and I'm sure not turning vegan any time soon" I caution after I see the volume of veggies she has picked

"You need to see this recipe, I promise you'll love it" Miley says pulling her phone from her bag to show me the recipe

"I'm sure I will" I say with little interest

I watch the video and I must say it looks nice but I'm not a veggies fan so it is a no from me.

I hurriedly shove some bread and some eggs down the trolley as plan B without her knowing incase the recipe flops again.

Miley finishes from the fruit and veggies section and proceed to another section

"Want some ice cream?" She asks passing the ice cream to me

"Yes please" I say hastily collecting the ice cream from her and licking a large portion already. I love how it melted in my mouth and came in contact with my taste buds giving me a sharp taste of vanilla and strawberry

"Easy there." She cautions

"I've had a boring hot day, please I needed this" I exhale

"What else are you searching for, chef?" I ask getting tired of the unending meandering

"Chill, I'll soon be done. When I'm done cooking this, you be begging me for more" she replies proudly raising her shoulders and flipping her hair.

"I can't wait" I say and we both laugh

"There's this new guy at work. He is f*****g hotttt. I couldn't stop staring at him immediately he walked in. He was perfect Alv, so perfect. His voice is deep as f**k. Just imagine that kind of voice moaning in your ears late at night. Goddd, I tried so hard to control myself" Miley blurts out giving no space to listen and respond

"Oh wow" I manage to say

"I know righttt, like how can someone be that hot? I have never seen a man that beautiful"

"C'mon, its not that deep" I laugh

"I know nothing can happen between us,still he's f*****g cute" she cries out drawing a bit of attention to herself

"Are you done? Can we leave now?" I ask feeling embarrassed as a lot of eyes begin to stare

She agrees and we move towards the cashier counter to pay

The cashier furrows his brows at the quantity of veggies Miley got and I immediately answer before he asks. "It's from a food recipe on a TV show"

He acknowledges by nodding his head. He hands the receipt over to us and we head to the car

"Nothing fun happening at the University?" Miley asks as she turns on the ignition making her car jerk a bit.

"Um. No-nothing much has happened" I stutter being careful of my words now

"No guys or girls even, crushing on you?" She continues

"Nothing for now"

"Well, their loss then" she chuckles lightly rubbing my face a little

"I booked us a spa session later, probably in the evening "

"Aw, okayyy" I reply in excitement. A spa is what I really need right now after all the stress this place has made me go through

"That'll be after my delicious recipe comes to life"

"Of course chef" I reply and roll my eyes

We get to her place. It's a two bedroom apartment quite spacious. It has a middle sized sitting room, she has her favourite couch placed in the middle end of the room. Shehas two other cushions, a longer one and a shorter one. In the middle she placed a small circular glass table in the same direction as the average sized television playing before we entered. Under the TV, she has these speakers she held unto since middle school at one corner. She did quite a good job with the interior arrangements, not as good as me though.

"You like?" Miley asks as she notices I'm staring at the room.

"Mmee, its okay. I can do better we both know that" I mock her gesturing with my hands

"Uh shut up" she fired back and we both laugh

We walk towards the kitchen and we begin the journey

"Here goes nothing" she exhales as she slices the veggies and mixes everything together

"What can I help you do chef?" I ask in a French accent

"Nothing, madame. Just sit and no complaints please" she replies mimicking the accent

I watch her get her hands dirty with all levels of sobriety

"It's too tense in here, I need me some music" I hurriedly walk to get my speakers

"Nooo, I need to concentrate" she begs

"Ughh, what do I do?"

"Watch and learn" she says

I have no choice, I seat on a high stool and watch her intently hoping she wouldn't burn the kitchen down with me in it.

She does the finishings for the food

"What's a good food without a nice finishing?" She smirks

"I did it. I f*****g did it" she screams jumping from one end of the kitchen to the other end.

"I need to film this, this is a f*****g work of art" she yowl as she runs to get her phone.

I stand there amazed. I wasn't expecting it to turn out well. It is perfect,I'm proud of her

She films the food for over twenty minutes making my stomach growl louder.

I patiently wait till she is done and I pounce on the food showing no mercy

"Eat up, we have a spa session to go for" Miley manages to say with so much food in her mouth

We hurriedly eat and we take a shower together singing aloud the lyrics to Ariana Grande- Dangerous woman

We get ready and set out to leave.

I put on one of Miley's jeans that could fit and I wear one of her tank tops. We're both petite so finding a cloth that fits isn't that hard. I slide my legs into her favourite sandals ignoring her yellings.

She put on a short, free black dress and a pair of Slippers. She hangs her bag over her shoulder as she makes her way towards the door.

"About the leads I had on my research" she says throwing air quotes

Oh yes. Finally what I've been waiting for.

Deacon! I scream within me. Miley succeded in taking my mind off him for the whole day.

"Okayy" she says trying to build some suspension and interest and its annoyingly working

"Okay what? Spill!"I shriek

"I feel you are hiding something from me" she reveals

I almost choke on my spittle

"Wh-what? Why would you assume that?" My voice betrays me as I can't keep calm

Could she have known about my werewolf mate?

No, she can't

I knew she'd eventually find out but I didn't expect it to be this fast

How do I start explaining myself on why I kept such a huge secret from her?

She says nothing else, she gives me this scrutinising eyes as she starts the car

"So you're not ready to talk right? I'm just gonna say it" she threatens

I've learnt the hard way to always let what the 'secret hearer' say what she thinks she knows so that I don't spill the secret in paranoia

I stay mute waiting for her to finish what she has to say

"Your search on all your social media accounts has a particular name on the top search, you care to spill who you've been stalking?"

I take in a deep breath. That was close

"Did he stand you up? Did he do anything? Just tell me and he'll be found immediately" she continues

I love the genuine love Miley has for me. I get confused again. Should I tell her about it? But she's gonna blow this out of proportion. I have to think and think fast because miss bulgy eyes is still staring at me

"Ooh, he's just a school project partner. He went MIA and I've been trying to get to him. It's nothing to be worried about" I lie

"Are you sure?" Miley asks in concern

"Yeah babe, sure"

"Okay then, do the honours" she says gesturing to the stereo. It was a tradition, no driving without music- loud music

I turn on the volume and we vibe to the song on the radio

The music was interrupted by the evening news

"Headlines!

The search for the animals - werewolves is still very much alive.

Large footprints have been discovered, its a good sign.

We are almost there!

More troops have been sent into the woods

They must be found and killed in justice for our loved ones"

I could feel my heart beat faster. "My Deacon" I mumble. My heart beat gets so loud that I could hear the irregular beating. My whole body begins to fidget, I try to keep calm but I couldn't control it . My eyes begin to tear up

How can I be so interested in someone I barely spoke to?

"Alv, are you okay?"

"Alv, Alv" Miley reiterates jerking me a bit

"Are you okay? Do you want me to stop the car?"

"No, no. I'm sorry. Just zoned out"

"Are you sure, Alv. You know you could tell me anything right?"

I wish I could, I really wish. Its hard enough being in this situation, keeping it to myself is tripling the pain.

I have never kept a secret from Miley, doing this is painstaking and I want to stop.

"I know babe. I'm fine. Thank you" I say tapping her hands

We get to the spa,immediately I heard the news, I lost all interest in the day altogether. The only thing I can think of is if Deacon is okay

I fake interest so not to spoil Miley's day. But she see through me and requests the masseurs for an easy massage so she could take me home.

We finish and we head home

The car ride is quiet and I like it. I think quietly within myself and I feel Miley's eyes glance at me at intervals. She is worried and I don't like her being worried but I don't give her a convincing reason that I was okay.

"Want some music?" She manages to say

"No babe, thank you" I reply sadly

She drives on in silence.

I stay at the trees as we pass, they all remind me of him. For all I know, he could be dead or happily living like I didn't exist.

I Bury myself deeper in thoughts and my phone rings

A call from a strange number

Could it be.....?

"Hello, Deacon?"