Challenge the Alpha

Chapter six - Make You Mine

Rollo;

Being a Werewolf, I was used to strong, fiesty women but Indie was a whole other level of fearless. Usually humans were affected by the Alpha aura even not being aware it's there, avoiding any kind of confrontation with us. Indie had thrown full caution to the wind and completely stood up to me. No one had done that since I became Alpha.

I'd clocked her sneaking out of her room and Clay had taken over the second he heard a growl. He was ready to snap Josie's neck. I wasn't all too impressed either. I'd asked her not to come here and she completely ignored me, rocked up with the intention of seducing me but Clay was not having any of it. She was sent home with her tail between her legs and an Alpha order to not come back here unless called.

Marcus still wasn't talking to me, he grabbed Kim's hand and took her back to bed as soon as he could. I sat on one of the stools, leaning my elbows on the worktop, spaced out staring at the chocolate cake that was still left out. Kim had seemed confused, Marcus clearly hadn't confided in her about my worry.

'Why are you fighting this?' Clay groaned.

'I can't understand how us fighting, me losing all control, is an improvement.'

He whined and threw himself down,

'That's only happening because you need to claim and mate her. Once she is fully yours and you hers, you'd be unstoppable.'

I pondered his words. Was I the problem here that's causing this to be so much of an issue? I couldn't take her by force, not after Matty. But damn, she was hot when she was mad. It had taken everything in me to not throw her on the kitchen island and f**k her senseless.

"Mornin' Alpha Boss-man." I smiled and looked up at Reggie, then out the wall of window to see the sun had started to rise.

"Good morning Reggie, how are you today?" Reggie was our human chef, he cooked most our meals under no obligation. Me and Marcus had found him left for dead in the woods by the past Alpha, chased down for sport. It was why we had started looking closer at the pack before deciding to take it over. Most packs don't interfere in each others business or how they do things but seeing Reggie's large form lying naked in the cold, skin and muscle ripped apart, I couldn't do nothing. After that we uncovered a lot of awful s**t going on and, once we presented it, had the full support of our old pack and a couple others. Reggie had stayed with me since. He'd moved over from Jamaica and didn't have a lot of people here, he said all he'd ever wanted to do was cook for people so that was what he did. He was a joyful man and I admired his ability to let go and accept us wolves after what had happened to him, let alone feed us every day.

"You grabbin a high-sugar mornin snack, boss?" He gestured to the cake, "I can whip up sometin better for you."

"No, no thank you. One of the girls left it out."

"Ah, I see." He began slicing some mushrooms, "ya know, ma Momma always told me that people look for love in food and women particularly look in chocolate. If a lady be eatin a slice of that for breakfast, she could do with a bit ov lovin if you ask me." He wiggled his eyebrows and I chuckled. He was probably right and as a human, arguably had some good insight to their women.

I wanted to see her. I wanted to explain Josie. Reggie was right, he could make something better but if chocolate cake was what she wanted, I'd take her cake.

I stood up and the stool grated along the stone floor harshly. I fetched a plate and sliced a couple portions, if she's gonna be eating it then I may as well have some.

"You don' usually deliver food to your dates," Reggie side eyed me with an all knowing grin, "she must be particularly cute."

Clay howled in agreement, as I replied, "She really is, Reg."

I made my way down the hall and started up the stairs when I heard her yell out. I picked up pace and plopped the cake down on my reading chair as I passed. I stood by the door for a second, there was nothing but silence now. I was just about the knock when she called out again, begging for it to stop. I burst through the door and she was in the bed, thrashing around, crying and shouting. I froze, she's having a bad dream. A really bad dream.

Marcus came tearing up the stairs and to the room, glaring when he saw me. Our eyes met and his face softened slightly,

"What's going on?" He questioned, sticking his head into the room and frowning when he realised the problem, "It's not surprising considering what she's been through."

I just stared at her, should I wake her? She needed rest, we can't just stop her sleeping whenever this happens.

"You should comfort her." My head snapped up to Marcus, he was genuinely trying to help.

"How?" I looked back to her, I wanted so badly to help.

"Just hold her maybe? It might just settle her, it's part of the matebond. Kimberley holds me when I need to calm down, the contact just helps." I knew this, we all knew the matebond did it. I suppose I wasn't sure how humans were affected, or how to use the benefits. We'd only had a few lustful moments as opposed to really discovering each other.

'Who's fault is that?' Clay barked at me. He was right. I'd avoided her half the night instead of being with her. I should have been trying to calm and ease her suffering the whole time.

I climbed on the bed and settled myself against the headboard. I gently gripped her and pulled her to my body, cradling her to me. Every part of her that touched me set my soul ablaze. I couldn't get enough of the tingling and instant pleasure that came from being in contact with her. I adjusted the duvet so she wasn't to hot with the new heat she'd sense and smelt her hair. My goddess, she smelt so good. I stroked her shoulder and nape and she began to relax. I felt her whole body untense and she let out a sigh as she melted into me.

Marcus smirked at me and with a thumbs up left, pulling the door shut behind him. Clay purred as I snuggled Indie, I don't think I'd ever felt him so happy.

'You're not a f*****g cat.' I snapped at him.

'Oh hush up, like you aren't loving this.'

He was right, I would have stayed like this forever.

Indie;

I was on a beautiful, empty beach. The sun sat low in the darkening sky and the wind was chilly. I felt like I had been here before but I couldn't quite place the memory. Every time I came close to getting the information, it would scurry out of reach again. The sand was almost a peachy colour, going on for miles. The waves pounding against the shore, the swirling of blue and white. I was mesmerised. All of a sudden, my feet were plunged into the freezing water. I hadn't even been aware I was walking, but I found myself moving farther into the water as if hooked by an invisible line that was dragging me deeper and deeper. The ocean around me became darker. I started to panic, I tried to go back but my legs became heavy, sharp pain stopping me have any control and I was pulled farther still. The water was past my middle, the cold causing prickles all over my body. And I continued deeper and deeper, splashing against the the pull that seemed to get stronger until finally my head was submerged entirely. The darkness smothering me, the current beating me down.

I opened my eyes and I was no longer drowning beneath the waves. I was still cold, I shivered and tried to move but found my arms wouldn't lift. I looked around me, tried to make out my surroundings but there was no light in the room. A loud banging noise sounded from outside and I jumped. My chest tightened and my heartrate picked up. I yanked my arms and struggled to break free. The banging got louder, he sounded mad. I began crying and desperately trying to pull my body up but it was no use. The door smashed open and he stood there for a moment just watching me sob, light shone behind him, his figure looming. He stomped angrily to me and yanked my hair so I cried out.

"Are you gonna be sweet to me today, baby?" He growled in my ear. He stank of whiskey and cigarettes. Everything about him repulsed me. He roughly grabbed my boob and kneeded it painfully.

"Please don't." I begged. My voice shook and my eyes wept.

"You know, the begging makes my c**k so f*****g hard," he chuckled, pulling my hair more and scratching down my side till I bruised and bled. I squeezed my eyes shut and silently prayed for death.

His hold on me disappeared. I slowly opened my eyes and came face to face with a gigantic wolf. It's big black eyes with flecks of gold stared straight into mine, as if it was trying to communicate. I didn't feel fear. I felt calm. I reached up and realised my arms were no longer bound down, the wolfs thick, brown fur was soft to touch and I as I moved closer, my nose was flooded with the most intoxicating scent. I sighed heavily. Melting into the wolfs side, letting it's warmth spread through me.

I opened my eyes groggily. I don't know how long I'd been asleep or what had eased my nightmare but I was warm and cosy. I became aware of arms wrapped around me, holding me tight and the smell from my dream had yet to disapate. I turned my head and found the nook of Rollos neck. He was snoring so softly. I lent away and was stunned by his handsome features all over again. He looked so peaceful, I couldn't bear to move him. Had him climbing into my bed been what stopped the nightmare? I definitely wanted to mad about this but something inside was begging me to just reach up and plant a kiss on his lips. I grazed a finger along his perfect jawline and he stirred, nuzzling into me and inhaling deeply. I groaned to myself. I didn't understand what was going on between us, why he'd get in my bed or what he was thinking but I didn't want to move from here. I cuddled him back and drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

Rollo;

I'd fallen asleep after Indie had settled and was genuinely a little worried I dribbled on her. Clay whined over leaving but I needed to get out before she woke up, I didn't want her freaking out about my crawling into her bed like this. I tried to move without waking her but my arm we'd both been leaning on was a little numb and she was jolted.

Her eyes snapped open and our gazes met, she didn't seem surprised or agitated to find me there. My heart skipped a beat. She was just so beautiful. I couldn't take it anymore and brought my face down to hers. Our lips met and I let out a low growl involuntarily as she matched my movements. She tasted like fresh cocoa, with whipped cream and marshmallows. Clay was ecstatic but before things got really heated, I pulled back. She kept her eyes closed and licked her lips. I could feel her heart thumping in her chest.

"I'm sorry I.." I started to explain why I was here but she cut me off,

"It's fine, don't worry." She snapped as she pulled completely away from me and slipped out the bed. I really hadn't been ready to let go and I felt like she'd yanked my heart out my chest.

"Indie.."

"Rollo it's fine, I get it." She was being damn sassy with me right now.

"Get it? Get what?" I was irritated, I felt like I was missing something. How did I go from being so hot for her to absolutely livid in seconds and a few blunt words. She was moving around the room, clearly restless. Something I'd done had upset her but this wasn't the reaction I'd expect if you're mad at someone for getting into your bed uninvited.

I threw the duvet off and stood up, I'd intended to storm out but Clay refused to let me move. Damn wolf.

'Let me go to her.' I demanded after a moment. The second Clay retreated I moved towards her. She stopped dead and just stared at the floor. I lifted her chin so she was facing me.

"I am sorry I climbed into your bed without permission. It was a line I shouldn't have crossed but you were screaming in your sleep and I just wanted to help you rest." Clay was right, I need to stop resisting and fighting this. I accept her as my mate so I need to be upfront with her about my feelings.

She had a pouty lip on the go and was avoiding eye contact with me, she seemed embarrassed.

"Indie. As adorable as you look right now, I need you to talk to me please?"

She finally brought her eyes to mine, they were glistening, a dam threatening to burst. She just shook her head and pulled her face free of my hand to stare at the floor again.

"Really, I mean it, it's fine. I didn't mind you being in the bed." She sounded sincere. Clay huffed, something was wrong and he wanted to know what. She tried to pull free from me but I wasn't letting her run this time, she did it in the car, she did it in the kitchen. I wasn't letting it slide this time.

"Talk to me, tell me what's wrong."

Her shoulders slumped. She stopped struggling and let out a long, shakey breath.

"I just have all these feelings about you that I can't understand or explain right now. I literally met you hours ago and it's frustrating, this isn't me, it's not what I'm like. I'm so... reasonable normally. Josie shouldn't have bothered me, I should have an issue about you being in my bed and when you pulled back from the kiss, I honestly felt like I'd been punched in the stomach. I'm confused and a mess and I don't know what this weird thing going on with us is."

'You f*****g i***t, she feels rejected' Clay lashed at me but I forced him to the back of my head, this was between me and her for the moment and I was gonna fix it.

"Listen, Josie never should have been here, she isn't coming back. She was a mistake I made before finding you. I can't explain any of this either just yet but believe me, you're not the only one in a state over it. I have these ..intense feelings towards you, I want to be around you all the time, to touch you like this but the way we found you. I am terrified of putting you in a situation that makes you panic or want to run."

I wrapped my arms tighter around her and nuzzled my nose into her neck, breathing in her luscious scent before lifting up to nibble her earlobe, she gasped and angled her head to the side making me smile and my d**k spring to life.

"When you're interested in moving this forward," I whispered in her ear, "you need to let me know, because I'm dying to make you mine. But it's all on your terms and when you're ready."

I released her and stepped back,

"So let me know." I smirked and headed for the door. If I had to smell her arousal for a second longer, I wouldn't have been able to stop.