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
The rest of the week Atlas was more attentive during the morning. He still left mostly on time to go to the office, but he was more affectionate with Anais. He marked her and touched her which made Anais feel better mentally and physically. The morning of the appointment Anais woke up and stretched. She was confused for a moment because it was later than usual. She was woken up by Atlas’ alarm most mornings, but it hadn’t gone off today. She rolled over and buried her nose in her alpha’s scent at his neck. Atlas rumbled in his sleep and she scooted closer.She remembered that she had an early doctor’s appointment and Atlas had taken the morning off to go with her. Anais smiled because she had been sure that Atlas wouldn’t be going with her most of the time and now, here she was, sleeping in late because Atlas took off work for her. Anais sighed happily and wiggled closer.She felt Atlas shift and thought the alpha was awake. Atlas pulled her even closer and ran a hand down
Anais put a protective hand on her belly and clenched her jaw. She was going to do whatever she needed to in order to take care of the pup and stay with it. She was scared to death and she wasn’t sure what to do now.She stayed in that same position for a long, long time. She was startled by the distant shadows when she came back to herself. The time had passed and now it was later than she normally started dinner. She quickly turned from the windows and rushed into the kitchen.She needed to work fast if she was going to have dinner on the table for the alpha when he got home. She lost herself in the rhythm of cooking and preparing food. It wasn’t until it was mostly done before she realized that she probably didn’t need to cook because the chances of Atlas being home on time that night were slim.Anais sighed and plated the food. She sat down at the bar and looked into the chicken and vegetables she had thrown together. It didn’t look appetizing at all and she ended up getting
“I asked you a question, Ana,” Atlas said. The anger was still there and Anais could hear the slightest command in his voice.She swallowed around the tightness of her throat and nodded. “You did, alpha,” She said.“So why are you planning on leaving and disobeying me?”Anais began to think clearly again, even in the face of her mate’s anger. She glared at Atlas as realization swept through her. She pushed away from the counter and moved to the other side of the kitchen where the envelope was. She took it back and thrust it into her alpha’s hands.“Because I got this today,” She said angrily. She could feel the tears pricking the backs of her eyes and the lump forming in her throat. “I knew you didn’t actually sign it because it was a typed note, but I didn’t realize that you didn’t even send it.”He watched as Atlas opened the envelope and read the note.I thought you might like a day to pamper yourself. Love, Atlas.She could scent the anger fade into understanding and whe
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter THIRTY.“Anais, Atlas took care of it. He told them that he didn’t want to hear anything else about his mate and they needed to be respectful of you because you are his mate. He stopped the meeting and told them they would reschedule and then he came back into his office. I’m not sure what else might have happened, but he’s not in a good mood.”Anais felt her mouth go dry as Charlie spoke. She tried to take a breath. “Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if he’s coming home soon?”“He’s been in his office for a while barking at everyone, so I’m not sure. I don’t know when he might leave tonight.”Anais nodded and licked her lips to try and work some moisture around. “Thanks for the heads up. I’ll see what I can do.”“Ana,” Charlie said. “You don’t need to do anything. I’m just giving you an idea of why he might be in a bad mood when he gets there. You know he’s not upset with you.”“Right. Okay, thanks, Charlie. I’m going t
Accidentally Mated To Alpha Atlas .Chapter THIRTY-ONE: .Atlas thought about his brother’s words all evening. He sighed and opened another email while Alfie navigated them through the city. It was after eight and it had been a long day. He realized he hadn’t texted Anais that he would be late and sighed. He hadn’t been able to shake the residual anger from the day and he just wanted to go home and have a drink in his quiet house. He stepped out of the elevator and into the dark apartment. He could hear the faint sounds of the television and he made his way into the living room.He stopped at the sight that greeted him. His omega was curled up, fast asleep on the couch. She had burrowed under the blanket and she looked so peaceful laying there that Atlas smiled. He made his way over to Anais and the omega stirred. Anais blinked up at him as he stopped in front of the couch. She looked young and innocent and Atlas wondered for the millionth time what he was doing.“You’re