After the Alpha’s Death

Chapter 18

The next morning she woke early feeling refreshed after a night spent with her mate, even if it had only been in her dreams. She felt like she had not slept alone for the first time in a long while. After the attack yesterday she felt like she had been saved from the nightmares by a tall blonde protector who could wrap his strong arms around her and prevent anything from happening to her.

She showered then examined her wounds from the previous day. The scratches had completely healed with just a few bruises remaining and the bite marks on her shoulder and thigh were healing nicely, she was glad she could wear her normal clothes and didn’t have to dress like a nun in a chastity belt. She pulled on her favourite black high waisted suit trousers and a white sleeveless shirt and tucked it in. She left a couple of buttons undone to show just a little bit of cleavage. She left her hair down to dry and finished the look with black heels and natural makeup. She felt good. Her mate didn’t know what he was missing. She left her suite and walked down to the Beta suite. She knocked on the door loudly and waited. The door opened slowly and she found herself staring into the deep ocean eyes of her mate. “Damn he looks so good first thing in the morning.” She exclaimed to Astrid. She felt her wolf push forward to get a good view and Rose felt Astrid's tail wagging, she was very pleased with the look of their mate too. He stood naked apart from his tight fitting black boxers. Her eyes scanned down from his eyes to his smiling lips, his strong jawline with just a hint of blonde stubble to his mighty fine torso, and down the deep v to the boxers that left very little to the imagination. He would do quite nicely for them. She mentally ran her fingers along his smooth chest and down over every taut muscle. He was taller than Connor but not as broad, his muscles well defined but not huge for a werewolf, even though she was sure he was strong. She could feel herself melting and her legs almost giving way and she suddenly realised she had just been staring at him, looking him up and down, for a couple of minutes without saying anything. Her cheeks flushed pink as he raised his eyebrows at her and chuckled to himself. Damn he had caught her ogling.

“Erm. Is Luke there?” She managed to splutter out.

He ran his hand through his hair pushing it away from his face and resting his elbow on the doorframe. Rose wondered if he was deliberately posing for her or if that was a natural stance for him. Either way she found it incredibly seductive.

“He just left with Harry, they said they had a meeting. Can I have a word with you please?”

“Sorry, Jimmy, right? The meeting they went to is with me they must have gone straight to my office. I should head down there now. Are you feeling better today?”

“It’s James normally, and yes thanks I think I am. Maybe we can talk after the meeting.” He smiled at her revealing the sexiest dimples she had ever seen. She hadn’t noticed them until he smiled but once he smiled they were very prominent. She felt her legs turn a little bit more jelly-like.

“Yes I would like that. After the meeting I’m going for breakfast in the dining hall with Harry and Luke though. You are welcome to join us. Then I need to speak to the girl you came with.” His playful smile disappeared from his face and his dimples were gone at the mention of his ex-girlfriend. s**t why had she mentioned that now. “Do you know her name and rank and where I can find her?” She couldn’t stop the ridiculous interrogation.

“Stop talking about his ex.” Astrid screamed in her head.

“It’s Jenna, Jenna Jacobs. She’s an elite warrior and she trains the juniors.” He paused to take a deep breath. “I’m not sure where she is, maybe in her room. Room 17. Anyway I better go get dressed. I don’t want you to be late for your meeting.”

“Thanks I’ll see you at breakfast?”

“Sure.” He replied shutting the door and leaving Rose staring at the place he had been standing. She suddenly remembered her meeting and ran down the stairs to her office where her Beta and Gamma were already seated on the couch. She closed the door firmly and sat on the comfy chair next to them.

“First things first.” She began hurriedly. “Last night Sapphire attacked me with her Alpha husband and his Beta, the rogue. You will be shown footage from the cells but you can guess the outcome as I am here.” She paused. “I don’t need the headache of another failing pack to turn around. I want your advice.”

The Beta and Gamma stared at her open mouthed. They knew something had happened in the prison, but that was the last thing they expected. They discussed the different options and the benefits to the Crimson Moon then they headed to breakfast.

“I’m so sorry I was late I went to your room but you had already set off.” She began as they left the office. “I invited your friend to join us for breakfast.” The Beta and Gamma exchanged a knowing smile. Something was going on between the Alpha and their friend that neither wanted to admit to them.