ANAIS POV “I don’t know about this, Atlas,” Anais told him as they descended the stairs sometime later. “Anais, we’ll take care of it. I want you to be here and have a say in what happens. I shouldn’t have asked you to leave in the first place.” Atlas turned to her and pressed his lips to Anais’s.Anais closed her eyes and relished the touch of her mate. She had known that she was pining for him but it had been kept in check with the small touches Atlas had given her the last few days. Anais hoped that Atlas would stay as affectionate as he had been that morning.Atlas turned her and they entered the dining room again. The three betas were working still, but they had all put their headphones back on. The red head looked up at their entrance and pulled off her set. “Alright,” she smiled. She stood up and walked around the table. Anais could see her excitement as well as scent it. “I’m Charlie. I’m Atlas’ official PR director and jack of all trades, but also his bestie,” s
ANAIS POV*“What will we do?” Anais asked instead.Atlas sipped his coffee and pulled up something on his phone. “Charlie sent a list of things that she thought would be good for us to do together today.”He tilted the phone so Anais could read the screen. Art museum, Central Park Zoo, carriage ride, walk Riverside Park… The list went on and on. Anais saw some added ones at the bottom and her mouth dropped open.“A helicopter ride at sunset before we have dinner on a yacht?” She read out loud. She knew her voice was incredulous and she couldn’t contain her laugh. “Are you kidding me?” She looked up to see Atlas looking at her with a slightly confused look on his face.“Yes,” Atlas told her pointing to the note. “That’s how we’ll end the day today. The top ones are suggestions for this afternoon. Does one sound better than another?”“What?” Anais asked dumbly. “We’re going on a helicopter ride?”“Yes,” Atlas told her matter of factly. “It’s scheduled for five o’clock and t
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter TWENTY ONE .Anais walked to the couch and lay down. She had spent several nice nights with Atlas here, watching a movie or the news. Anais liked that she could lay on it and be comfortable because it was so long. She stretched out and turned on the television. She watched a few shows and flipped through the hundreds of channels that Atlas had.Anais made herself some lunch and ate outside on the terrace. She had discovered this piece of heaven the other day. It was a warm day and Atlas had wind guards in place to make sure that everything stayed where it should stay and that it was comfortable. There were couches and tables and there was a bar with seating under an overhang with a TV.It was Anais’s favorite spot in the entire place. She ended up eating out there and then read a book she found on the shelf. She fell asleep for a while and woke up when it was late in the afternoon. She stretched and smiled. She felt good. B
ATLAS- THAT MORNING.Atlas’ alarm went off early and he groaned as he grabbed his phone to silence it. The sun was up but it was only six o’clock. He blinked and tried to remember why his alarm was set an hour earlier than usual. The warm body shifting next to him reminded him why.He was going back to work today and he needed to take care of his mate before he left. Charlie had helped him make a plan to return to work that would make it as easy on Anais as possible. Atlas wasn’t really worried about himself, he knew he would be fine, but Anais would be alone.Anais’s soft body curled into his and Atlas used the arm that was already around her to pull her flush against his side. He moaned as his cock stirred and Anais’s sweet scent wafted into his nose. “Mmmm, morning,” She mumbled. Atlas rolled over and had Anais flat on her back as he hovered over her. Anais’s surprise was clear on her face and Atlas smiled. He leaned down and pressed their lips together gently.“Good m
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter TWENTY THREE.Atlas easily slipped back into his work patterns over the course of the week. He woke at his usual time and got dressed and left the apartment. Anais often woke up with him and walked him to the elevator. After that, Atlas wasn’t sure what she did. Atlas focused on work and knew Eileen would take care of the apartment. Anais was able to do what she wanted with her time and Atlas thought she would be happy to have space to do what she wanted without worrying about money or food.When he got home at night it was to varying degrees of moodiness from his omega. Atlas didn’t understand what had Anais all up in knots, but wondered if it had something to do with the pup she was carrying. They hadn’t talked about it much, and it didn’t really seem real to Atlas at that point. There was nothing to show even though her sweet scent continued to strengthen each day.A few days later Anais said something to Atlas that made him
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter TWENTY FOUR.Anais reared back and her eyes were wide. “Why would we need a nanny?” She practically shouted. She had startled Charlie because her face registered shock and surprise at her outburst. A sharp fear had risen in her at the idea of someone else taking care of her pup. If that happened, what would Atlas do with Anais? “No reason, Anais,” she told her calmly. “I just meant that if you wanted to work on a project or charity that I can help find someone to give you a little time to do it. That’s all.”Anais nodded and relaxed again. “I’ll have to think about it. I don’t know where to start or what to think.”She had nodded and they spent the rest of the morning getting to know each other. Anais found out that they had a lot in common. She was pleasantly surprised to find that he might have a new friend.The next few weeks were more of the same. Anais would get up and often Atlas would be gone, or about to be gone. She
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter TWENTY FIVE.The night of the gala Anais looked good. Her stomach was still flat and she had been able to procure a dress with Atlas and Charlie’s help. She had never worn something this expensive before and she felt horribly uncomfortable and out of place, but she looked nice.Anais was nervous about being with people she didn’t know how to interact with. She was also nervous about the way people would receive her as Atlas’ mate. There were sure to be alphas in Atlas’ circle that frequented the club and Anais’s stomach sank every time she thought about coming face to face with an alpha she had serviced while working.Anais sighed and tugged down the dress once more before she made her way downstairs. Atlas had been caught up at the office, so he had sent Alfie to get her tonight alone. Atlas told her he would take one of the other company cars and meet her there. Anais wasn’t at all confident that she should arrive alone, but sh
ANAIS POVAnais continued to struggle to adjust to the new life she had. On one hand, she had everything she could ever want. The worry and fear about being fed and having a place to live was no longer there. In its place though, was the very real terror that Atlas could put her out and separate her from her pup in addition to breaking the bond.She had a handsome mate who enjoyed knotting her, but otherwise didn’t seem to be interested in being part of Anais’s life, nor letting Anais in to get to know him. Anais didn’t know what to feel. She didn’t know what to do. She wasn’t even sure who she was anymore. Over the next few weeks she had been vigilant about listening to Atlas when he spoke so that she could anticipate what the alpha might need or want. She thought that she was doing a good job and Atlas seemed pleased with her.Atlas had mentioned that he needed a new set of cufflinks, so Anais found some that she liked and bought them for the alpha. Atlas had been surprised
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter SIXTY: . Anais let Atlas lead her around in a swaying motion and realized that the evening had gone better than she ever thought it would. She relaxed and enjoyed dancing with Atlas. They stayed on the dance floor for several songs before Anais started to drag a little.Atlas noticed right away and pulled her back to their table where they said their good-byes. Anais followed Atlas as they made their way across the room to the doors. Anais stopped and stepped out of the way as Atlas moved to the window to get their coats from the coat check.“I didn’t think I’d see you here tonight,” a breathy voice said behind her. Anais turned to see Lilith approaching her.“Lilith, it’s nice to see you,” Anais said. She would be civil and cordial. She reminded himself that she and Atlas had had a wonderful night and she wasn’t going to let this woman ruin anything for her.“Wish I could say the same,” she simpered. Anais rolled her eyes.“What
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY NINE: . They had been home for three days when Atlas brought up the subject of a charity ball.“What do you think?” he asked Anais.She paused. It would be the first function out in society since her illness. Anais licked her lips and thought about it. “Like, how big of an event are we talking?” Anais asked.Atlas handed her the glossy invitation and Anais stared at it. It was for the Rainforest Alliance Annual Gala. It looked fancy and it was going to be held at the American Museum of Natural History. A big event.“If you don’t want to go, it’s alright, we won’t.” Atlas’ scent was honest and the understanding look on his face made Anais feel like Atlas meant what he said.“I’ll have to go out sometime, right?” Anais asked jokingly. “Anais , it really is-““No, no, Atlas, it’s okay. I mean, we knew something was going to have to happen to get us back out there, it’s just…” She shrugged. Atlas stepped forward and took her
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY EIGHT: . “What are you thinking about?” Atlas asked softly. They were laying together after Atlas had cleaned them both up, Anais’s head on his chest. Atlas had been brushing his hand through Anais’s hair, grooming her. He noticed that the omega’s scent was wavering. He knew Anais was thinking about something she wasn’t sure of and worried about. Atlas wanted to give her the chance to talk about whatever was bothering him.He continued to try and read Anais’s scent more than he had before. Anais was expressive and he wondered if the omega had been this way all along and Atlas had ignored it, or if she had controlled herself tightly the first few months.Anais sighed and shifted slightly. Atlas felt the brush of her rounded belly against her hip and he reached over to stroke it. He felt Anais’s mouth lift into a smile against his skin and it made Atlas smile in turn.“I don’t want to destroy the mood,” Anais told him. “It’s
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY SEVEN: . ATLAS POVAtlas lay with Anais after they were knotted, thinking about their discussion. Her omega had dropped off after several minutes and Atlas took some time to look over her. They were laying on their sides, spooned together and he could see a clear view of most of his mate.His eyes followed his fingers as they trailed over her collarbone and down her back to her ribs. He brushed the hair off of Anais’s face and ears and looked at her lashes and freckles. Her perfect bow lips relaxed in sleep made her look young and youthful. He thought about what Anais had said that night and realized, again, what life was like for his omega. He felt sad and angry that Anais had gone through so much. Atlas was both appalled and honored that Anais had such a tie to him, but it also made him feel slightly ill to know that his mate’s situation was so precarious.He had been confident with Anais that this fragility wouldn’t be for
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY SIX: . Anais knew that people needed time to change, but she was angry and frustrated now. She was upset that Atlas told her one thing and did another. She was mad because her body was betraying her and she felt helpless to do anything about anything. She didn’t want to go back to living in fear every day and she could easily see how that would happen if she knew she was going to be sick every night if Atlas was late.“Do you know how frustrating it is to have your entire life taken away and put into the hands of someone else who could literally kill you with indifference?” Anais asked him. She heard Atlas' swift intake of breath and pressed her lips together. “Atlas, I’m not trying to blame you or make you feel bad. I want to move forward as much as you do, but it’s different for me.”She swallowed and ran a hand through her hair. “You want all these things for me. You want me to be happy and safe and well cared for. You
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY FIVE: . “Atlas, dinner’s ready,” Anais called from the kitchen. She plated the food and set everything out but Atlas hadn’t appeared. She padded back into the hallway and knocked on the door to the office.“Come in,” Atlas’ voice called. Anais pushed open the door to see her alpha at his desk. Atlas had been working non-stop the entire day and Anais wanted him to stop and eat. The pictures from the night before had run that morning, along with a short article and the rest of the news outlets had quickly picked it up.Anais had been reluctant to look at it when Atlas asked her, but she had in the end. It wasn’t as bad as he thought. There were several pictures that made Anais smile. There was one of her and Atlas when they got to the restaurant and Anais had made the joke. They were smiling at each other, sharing a little excitement about the future. One of the others was a shot of Atlas kissing her hand when they were in
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY FOUR: . She and Atlas had made a lot of progress, but Anais was still feeling her way with the alpha. She felt more confident that Atlas was going to try his best, but Anais was still conscious of the fact that he hadn’t been back to work yet and it had only been about a week since they got home. Things could and would change and Anais still wasn’t sure how Atlas would react to the new situations. She had to remind herself often that she needed to keep her wits about him and be careful. The intimacy of their conversation and the atmosphere had caused her to let her guard down and be completely honest with the alpha and now she didn’t know what would happen.“You refer to the penthouse as my house, not our house,” Atlas told her. “You haven’t felt at all like it was your home?”Anais sighed and briefly closed her eyes. She didn’t really want to have this conversation now. In fact, she was hoping that they wouldn’t have to tal
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY THREE: . “You’re sure you’re ready for this?” Atlas asked her. Anais turned and smiled at the alpha. “Atlas, it’s been a week. I think it’s time.”“Do you think it’s time or are you ready?” Atlas asked. Anais nuzzled into Atlas’ neck. She scented the pure icy clean fragrance of her mate and she let out a soft sigh. “Both,” She whispered.Atlas’ arms tightened around her and he hummed. “Anais…” Anais pulled back. “Atlas, it’s time,” She said firmly. “I don’t know that I’ll ever be ready. I’ve hidden away and it hasn’t made a difference. I’m not sure how comfortable I am with being in the news all the time, but you are and I am your mate. You’re not the only one who needs to do some things differently. This is part of you and your life and I can’t hide forever.“The media needs to see that I’m healthy and whole and that we are ok. They won’t go away and I’m sure there will be plenty of nasty things said about me, but I
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter FIFTY TWO: . Anais blinked her eyes open sometime later and smiled when she felt the strong arms of her mate holding her. She realized she must have fallen asleep. She stretched slightly and huffed a laugh as she remembered another time she woke up disoriented in this position.She turned slightly and glanced over her shoulder to see Atlas awake and smiling. “Something funny?” She asked.Anais shuffled and Atlas loosened his arms enough for Anais to roll over to face him. “Just remembering the first time I woke up like this,” She said. Atlas smiled back.“I remember it was a bit of a shock,” he replied drily.“Just slightly,” Anais laughed. “How long was I out?”“About forty-five minutes,” Atlas told her. “Not too long, but you need to rest, so I wanted to let you sleep.”Anais nuzzled further into Atlas’ embrace. “Thanks Atlas,” She mumbled. “Are we going to go to the store?”“If you want to, Anais. I’ll do whatever you want.”“