Alpha Loreign

Ch 13 Ryan's POV

We sat together on my bed and talked, mostly about little things but I was content with that. Honestly at first it was super awkward to just start talking but it wasn’t long before we found our footing.

“If you want, we can go to my room and watch a movie on the couch,” Reign offered, and I nodded in agreement hoping a movie would fill any silence that fell between us.

We got up and headed to her room, the entry was through large black double doors though once they opened there was a large bright space. She had two walls of windows which gave her a beautiful view of the woods next to her and the front entry to the house. “This is nice, I love the windows.” I said as I entered and headed for the cozy area of her room that had a couch and a large TV hanging above the fireplace.

“Thanks, I designed it myself, it took a lot of planning,” she replied as she closed her bedroom door, following me toward the couch. She then switched on the gas fireplace, grabbed the remote and sat next to me on the couch.

We spend the day snuggled up on her couch talking about things like our favorite foods, colors, our hobbies and just getting to know each other in general. Eventually our conversation will have to turn to more serious subjects, so that we can truly know each other.

Vanessa knocked on the door and brought us in a cart with a variety of food and drinks on it. I remained seated on the couch while the two spoke by her door. Vanessa is going to be Reign’s beta and yet my uncle wants her. Yet another serious subject I need to broach.

“Are you okay?” Reign says sitting back on the couch. I look around and realize Vanessa is gone and Reign has drinks in her hands for both of us.

“Yeah, I’m good, sorry I just have a lot on my mind,” I reply not wanting to ruin our time and I gave her what I hoped was a reassuring smile.

“Why don’t you tell me about it?” she offered sweetly.

“She has a kind heart, and she is our mate. We can trust her,” Blade says to me, “We can’t start a relationship with secretes.”

“Okay,” I say and take a deep breath. “So, as you know I am the beta of the White Oak pack. What you may not know is that Cole is my uncle and he raised me after my parents died. Cole and my father were twins though one was going to be alpha and the other would serve as his beta. Since my dad died Cole raised me to fill my father’s shoes; to take the role of beta. Now with this being said I love my uncle and I am grateful for all he has done for me but I often wish he had died instead of my parents. It’s wrong I know but Cole can be so cruel and he seems to only worsen with age.” I pause and see that Reign is listening intently and patiently waiting for me to get to my point, “Cole wishes to marry Vanessa, or at least that is what he says. The way he is going about it doesn’t make sense if marriage is the end goal though.” I hurry to finish and I wait for Reign to think about all I had just confessed to her.

“Okay,” she began, “Cole can’t marry Vanessa without her consent, well I mean he could force the binding between the two of them but from what I know the bond of chosen mates will only solidify for willing participants. I’ve gotten to know Vanessa and she dreams of happy ever after with her fated match and won't settle for less.” Reign paused for a moment to collect her thoughts before she continues thinking aloud, “Cole strikes me as the power-hungry type, and I am sorry if that in anyway offends you, but I assume he knows of Nessa’s lineage and knows what kind of power she may hold as a hybrid.” Reign’s eyes widen a little as she put pieces together, “Is he involved with the wolves that attacked her house?”

“Yes,” I answered honestly, “I however cannot prove that he headed the plot, nor do I know his true motives behind the plot. He initially said he wanted to marry Vanessa, but he was also saying something about her birth mother waiting for them.”

“Okay for now I will mind link Nessa to stay away from him at all costs and I will link my dad to dig up information on Cole and Nessa’s mom. I don’t want to overreact and possibly cause a war, but I also cannot risk under reacting. However, we have a little time because Cole shouldn’t try to make a big move until after he learns of Nessa becoming my beta which isn’t exactly readily available information since we decided not to announce it ahead of time.”

“I think this is a good plan. Playing the defensive should work out well since you are prepared though I would have people keep an eye on him.” I replied hoping to help.

“Will do, thank you for the information, Ryan. I need to keep Nessa safe.” Reign pauses and smiles at me, “I would like for you to also be careful and remain safe.” She continues with sincerity, while we stare into each other’s eyes. It's like one of those perfect movie moments and I just wish to kiss her, but I know she can’t feel the mate pull like I can.

To my surprise however she was coming closer to me anyway. Reign looks down to my lips and back up to my eyes.

“She’s gonna kiss you,” Blade chants happily in my head as we close more distance, but her eyes glazed over for a moment, and she stops. I could tell someone was talking to her. Normally quick mind links can be sent out without issue but when full conversation is happening it can take more effort and pull you into your head so to speak.

Once she rejoins me, she blushs wildly and smiles a little, “I was gonna kiss you.” She says softly.

“I was going to let you,” I reply. “As a matter of fact, I thought of taking the lead and closing the distance until I noticed you were mid conversation.”

“Yeah, sorry that was my dad and Nessa both. They are basically the only people I don’t block out under any circumstance but for you, right now, they are.

I told them if they needed anything to use my cell and only in emergency because I am occupied.” She replied with a sly smile and grabbed me by my collar pulling me to her as she leaned back. In response I let out a low growl. This woman will be the death of me.