Alpha Female Flames of Desire

No Shame

ANASTASIA MURPHY POV

The weekend has been quiet. I’m finally ahead of the workload of being the Alpha of Hanging Hills Pack. It’s been rough running the pack without a mate. In fact, 17 years ago I had been given the title and was preparing for my wedding to Alpha Noah Sebastian of Sunset Hills Pack in Kentucky. Although not true mates, we clicked and found ourselves in love and ready to make a life together.

I reflect on the day that I found out he had been killed by a rogue. Although rare, rogues still exist and tend to be involved in crime. Unfortunately, Noah was caught in the crossfire with the rogue using silver bullets. Yes, silver is deadly to werewolves. It’s not a myth. Soon after, I found out that I was pregnant with Marah. She is the rightful Alpha to both my pack and to his but since we were not officially recognized and marked then the council decided that the title would be presented to his younger brother. In all honesty, that is probably the best solution.

I hope that Marah finds the same love from her arranged mate, Future Alpha Tanner Elijah Stein of River Wolf Pack in Kentucky. He is suitable only being a year older than Marah. His family is in good standing with the council. I’ve only met them a few times, but it was the typical greeting at an Alpha meeting. My hope is that this Young Alpha will respect my daughter and treat her as an equal as opposed to a Luna. Unfortunately, males tend to do this even now as the gender debates have proved females to be equal in ability.

I take a sip of wine and hear my phone ding indicating a message. I raise my phone and notice an unknown caller as the identification. It’s most likely spam and I laugh to myself wondering if it will be a message trying to sell me a car warranty.

I pick up my phone and tap for the message to load. As soon as the picture pops up, my wolf is on the surface. Marah better get her ass home NOW!

“MARAH, HOW FAR AWAY ARE YOU?” I message since it appears that she is still out of range for mind-linking. She immediately responds, “I’m dropping off Larissa now and I’ll be home in like 20 minutes. Why? What’s wrong? Need me to stop for something to bring home?” I take a few breaths, “NO, just get home safely and immediately come to my office.”

MARAH POV

I’m dropping Lucas and Larissa off at their house. Larissa has gotten out of the car and Kara is helping her get her. Lucas and I get out of the car so I can get into the driver seat. He has me pinned to the car kissing my cheek in a funny manner while I’m giggling. The phone dings so I pull it out to glance.

It’s my mother. I read her message. It’s odd. She typed it in all caps which typically indicates she’s yelling but I’m not sure if she even knows. I silently laugh because old people think they know all the technology. I reply but she says to meet in her office so I know I must be in trouble for something or there is an urgent matter.

“Kara, we have to get home. Mom messaged me and needs me right away.” I yell over my shoulder as we say our final goodbyes.

In the car Kara asks, “Are you telling your mom about Stephen?” I look at her a little confused, “Of course. Is there a reason I shouldn’t?” I’m honestly baffled that she would even question. Hopefully she isn’t thinking of rejecting him or he isn’t thinking of rejecting her. She smiles, “No reason. I just never expected to find a mate. I’m your future beta mated to an Alpha’s son. I’m afraid he might want me to move there and I don’t want to leave you or Mylisha.” I shake my head because obviously Stephen hasn’t discussed moving here with her. “It’s not my place to decide. That’s between you and Stephen. I suggest being open with him and tell him the truth. He may not want to stay there.” I say as would any bestie do.

I pull into my house. Kara jumps out too as I ask her to come into the house in case there is a matter that she should be involved as well. Entering I notice my mother’s office door is left open. I poke my head inside. “Mom?”

“Come in Marah and close the door behind you. This discussion is with us and no one else. Kara is released to return to her home.” She says in an authoritative voice. I’m worried now not knowing what could be wrong. “Sit down.” She commands.

I sit quietly holding my hands together as I nervously look at my mother who still and has her back turned to me. She is an impressive Alpha. She has the same color hair, eyes and build as I do. However, her temper is greater than mine at this point. I’m more reserved. Having no idea what could be wrong, I ask, “Mom, what’s wrong?”

She whirls her chair around and I can see that she is fighting with her wolf to remain in control. She is snarling and I scoot back as far as possible in my chair. I’m frightened as I’ve rarely seen her in this state especially with me. I breath heavily not knowing why she is in this state of rage towards me.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong? Let me tell you what’s WRONG little wolf! Actually, I’ll let you tell me.” She stops and stares at me. “Mom, I have no idea what this is about. Can you at least lead me in that direction?” I say. She takes deep breaths through her nose tying to calm herself. “Who went to West Virginia with you?”

“Mom, I took Kara, Larissa and her brother to visit with Ms. Turner. While we were there, I met some wolves from Mountain Ridge Pack. In fact, Kara met her true mate.” I said loud enough but with caution. I’m getting a little nervous now because it’s apparently something to do with this trip. She leans back in her chair with her fingers up to her mouth, “We’ll talk about Kara and her exciting news at a later date but now let’s talk about You.”

“What about me mom?” I almost whisper. “WHO IS THE HUMAN YOU f****d!” She screams slamming the phone in on the desk so that I could see Lucas and me. It was a photo taken of us showering together in the back yard of his mother’s house. He was behind me leaning into me with suds in his hands cupping my breast. We were both naked. I had my head leaning back on his shoulder. There was absolutely no denying that we were in an intimate position.

“Mom, where did you get this?” I say shaking. She looks at me with venom in her voice. “Does it matter? Of course it doesn’t matter but I’m guessing it is someone who Number 1, knows you are a wolf. Number 2, knows you are an Alpha. Number 3, has the ability to research packs. Number 4, is in a position to get MY cell number to send this picture. Now you better think about the next words to leave your mouth.”

I sit there shivering trying to think who would do this. Kara wouldn’t. Stephen wouldn’t risk his mate and there would be no reason. The rest of those there were humans EXCEPT Brittany. WTF? “Mom, I think I know who. She’s a wolf from a pack in Kentucky. I’m not sure which pack but I think I can find out from Kara’s mate as they are cousins.”

“Marah, have you no shame? This isn’t all about WHO to blame for the picture! This is about you screwing a human. What will your future husband think? He probably thinks he is getting a virgin. Imagine the surprise when he finds out that a human gave his future wife her first everything. This could ruin our agreements! Do you have any idea what this does to the pack? Do you have any shame?”

I swallow and breath in deeply, “I’m sorry mother. I should have been more careful. But I’m falling for this human and I care a great deal about him. I think he’s possibly my mate. I don’t know for sure, but we connect in ways that hurts my heart when I think of being away from him.”

Mother narrows her eyes, “You will not take a human as a mate! I’m Alpha and I forbid you from doing so.” I stand up at this command, “You have no authority to command matter of the heart or when it comes to mates.”

This made her full of rage even though she knew that I was correct. “That may be true. Marah, I forbid you from leaving the pack lands the remainder of the summer. Let’s see just how long this human waits for you. I bet he’ll be d**k deep in another w***e within weeks. Plus, we have a ball to attend in 3 weeks where your future husband will attend as well. You WILL act accordingly. You WILL socialize and dance with your future husband. And, you WILL be part of a photo shoot that will showcase you and Tanner as the up and coming future of werewolves. DO NOT DISSAPPOINT ME! Do you fully understand or do I need to repeat?”

“No Alpha, I hear you loud and clear!” I say. She immediately pipes in again, “You have 1 call to make to this human. It will be monitored by My Beta Female Kelly not your future beta female. You will end your relationship with the human.” I can’t hold back, “And what if I refuse?” She has a sinister laugh, “Bad things could happen to your little boy toy. I’m assuming he doesn’t heal as quickly as those with the werewolf genes.”