The Cursed Alpha's Human Mate

Chapter 7

Allison

“Can you pronounce this?” Chloe, my teacher and maid, asked as she pointed to a series of syllables in the book. I nodded, even though I wasn’t confident. Being homeschooled was necessary since my vocabulary was limited to the words I’d picked up here and there. Living with Alpha Kael and Aiden wasn’t as bad as I’d initially feared. They were rarely home at the same time, but I saw Aiden more often. He was friendly, and I’d grown used to him. Alpha Kael, on the other hand, was distant, barely acknowledging my existence—except for the occasional intimidating stare that made it clear he knew I was there. He scared me, but there was something about him that I couldn’t ignore, a strange pull I didn’t understand.

“Are you even listening to me?” Chloe’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

I nodded quickly, even though I’d completely missed what she’d said. She narrowed her eyes, unconvinced. “Then tell me what I just said,” she challenged, pointing at the notepad Alpha Kael had given me for communication.

I bit my lip, clearly caught. Chloe sighed dramatically, shaking her head. “See? Your mind was somewhere else, young lady,” she teased, though her stern tone softened when I smiled. Her lips curved into a smile of their own.

“If you’re tired, we can stop for today, Ally,” she offered. Her use of the nickname made me feel warm; I liked how casually she said it. Chloe was different from the other werewolves I’d met. She didn’t seem to care that I was human. She felt more like a friend than anyone I’d ever known.

The creak of the door pulled both our gazes toward the entrance. Alpha Kael stepped in, a package in hand.

“I’ll be leaving now,” Chloe announced quickly, gathering the lesson materials. She moved swiftly, her fear of the Alpha evident as she avoided meeting his eyes. She greeted him respectfully before slipping out of the apartment, leaving me alone with him.

I sat stiffly on the couch as Alpha Kael approached, placing the package on the table in front of me. His intense stare never wavered as he closed the distance between us.

“Eat,” he commanded.

I fumbled with the package, opening it to reveal a chocolate cake. My eyes widened in surprise. How did he know I liked chocolate? The only time I’d had it here was when Chloe had brought it for me.

“What? You don’t like it?” he asked, his deep voice cutting through the silence.

I shook my head quickly to say no, then picked up a piece and began eating. His gaze never left me, sharp and calculating, as though he were studying every move I made.

This was the closest thing to a civilized exchange we’d ever had, though it could hardly be called a conversation. When I finished eating, I typed out a quick: Thank you on the notepad and showed it to him. He said nothing, his expression unreadable.

Feeling awkward, I stood from the couch and started toward my room, hoping to escape the tension.

“I never said you could go, Allison,” his voice rumbled, stopping me in my tracks.

I turned slowly, his commanding presence making my legs feel like lead. Reluctantly, I walked back to the couch and sat down, my heart pounding as I avoided his piercing gaze.

“How are you finding this place?” Alpha Kael asked, his tone stiff and awkward, making it clear that small talk wasn’t something he was used to.

I grabbed my phone and typed: It’s beautiful. Then I held it up for him to see. He nodded slightly before continuing, “I hope no one’s making you uncomfortable?”

I bit my lip, holding back the urge to type, You are. Instead, I wrote: No one, Alpha.

“Good to hear.” He paused for a moment, his gaze lingering on me before adding, “I’m planning to bring in a doctor to help with your recovery. I heard you weren’t born mute, is that correct?”

I nodded in response, feeling his intense gaze as he studied my face.

“Alright. We’ll visit the doctor next week.” he said, his tone matter-of-fact. I nodded again, absorbing the information silently.

“Is there anything you want or need?” he asked, his voice softer this time and I shook my head.

“We’ll go shopping for some clothes tomorrow,” he said, as though it were a casual remark.

I hesitated. Did he not notice the wardrobe already full of clothes and shoes I never wore out to anywhere thanks to the shopping? I quickly reached for my notepad to politely decline.

But as soon as I held up my response, he snatched the notepad from my hands probably sensing I wanted to protest.

“I said we’re going, and don’t take no for an answer,” he snapped, his voice sharp and commanding.

I froze, my breath hitching as a chill ran down my spine. I quickly nodded, not wanting to test his patience.

“Good,” he said curtly before standing and heading to his room, leaving me alone on the couch. I stared at his closed door, wondering how someone could be both caring and cruel at the same time.

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“Hey, Ally,” Aiden’s cheerful voice called out later that night as he entered the apartment. His sudden appearance surprised me. Alpha Kael was still home, and in the week I’d been here, I’d never seen the two of them in the same room.

“Are you happy to see me?” Aiden teased, ruffling my hair playfully as he stood in front of me.

I smiled in response, feeling a warmth I hadn’t felt in a long time. Aiden’s carefree demeanor reminded me of the big brother Lucas could never be.

He plopped onto the couch beside me, wrapping an arm around me in a playful hug. I grabbed my phone and typed: Why are you here?

“Why? You want me to leave?” he asked, feigning offense.

I shook my head, grinning.

“Well, I was nearby, and I missed my Ally, so I decided to drop by,” he said with a wink.

I shook my head again, smiling at his antics.

“Aiden,” Alpha Kael’s deep voice interrupted from the doorway, startling us both. I hadn’t even noticed him standing there.

“Yes, Alpha,” Aiden replied, rising to his feet immediately. Kael gestured him over and spoke in a low tone, his words too quiet for me to hear.

Aiden nodded before turning back to me. He ruffled my hair one last time. “Sorry, Ally, but I’ve got to go back to the pack-house. I was just here to deliver a message. I’ll see you tomorrow,” he said with a soft smile.

I nodded, though his words made me uneasy. I didn’t know much about their Silver Pack, aside from its name. And truthfully, I was relieved to have been kept far from their pack house. My last experience in a pack had been more than enough.

“You won’t be needed here tomorrow or the day after,” Alpha Kael said suddenly, his tone firm. “Stay away until I call for you.”

“What? Why?” Aiden asked, his confusion mirroring my own.

“Because I f*****g said so,” Kael growled, his voice sharp and filled with authority.

Aiden raised his hands in surrender, his expression carefully neutral. Something unspoken passed between them before Aiden finally turned to leave.

Once he was gone, Alpha Kael didn’t spare me a glance as he retreated to his room, shutting the door behind him.

I stared at the closed door, dread pooling in my stomach. How was I supposed to survive days alone with someone who could snap so easily?

It was going to be a long week.