Alisha POV
As the taxi sped along the road, I closed my eyes and let myself relax . One thing I could easily do was grab power naps without any trouble. I knew it would take at least at least an hour to get to the Alpha's home and the driver thank god was not a chatty person. By the time the taxi turned down the final street to get there I was feeling a little more energized. Staring at the large homes we passed by little a tourist. This was definitely a very pricey neighborhood but I figured it would be based on the status Alpha's had. They were kinda like the mafia big bosses with all the money and power behind them as they ruled their pack.
The taxi pulled up in front of a huge white mansion, there was a large metal gate stopping us from going any further at the bottom of the long driveway. I have to admit, this place was beautiful. I love the style of homes here in Spain , the archways and red tiled roofs are something I didn't see back home in the states. Not saying it wasn't as nice as Reynolds pack house was in Montana but the crisp colors here in the bright sunlight weren't even in the same category. I just love Spain.
I pay the cab driver before getting out, note to self I need to exchange more of my money soon and he pulls my suitcase out setting in on the drive. With a tip of his cap he's back behind the wheel and headed back the way we came. I hit the button on the intercom box , the response is immediate and loud. Damn someone needs to turn the volume down on this thing, this wolf hearing is something else.
"Can I help you" the voice is crisp and clear , no hint of accent noted. I know who ever is on the other end can see me very clearly with all the cameras around here. I unconsciously straighten my clothes and pat down the mess that is my hair.
"Yes, Alisha Davis to see Alpha Perez please. He is expecting me" My voice is a little squeaky because my throat is so dry. I must have been mouth breathing during my power nap and with my sinuses plugged up that just made it worse. I just hope someone there has coffee ready and available , maybe I can sneak a cup while I'm waiting for the Alpha. Needing the caffeine at this point as well to shake off my tiredness.
After a short pause I hear that same voice again " Someone will be down to escort you to the manor , please wait where you are" I nod my head in understanding as the intercom clicks off . Yep , there are cameras zoomed in on me right now or they didn't bother waiting for a response. I don't care at this point either way, I just want to get this over and done.
A golf cart come crusing down the drive towards me. The man driving it stops close to the gate before he gets slowly out. Walking up to the gate he looks around the area as he moves quicky before landing on me. He visibly sniff the air before he turns up towards the manor and waves one hand . That must have been the all clear because the gate begins to roll open, stopping when it was just barely open enough for me to fit through with my suitcase. He motions me to come through without a word.
The gate began to close as soon as my body was just inside and it shut faster than it opened almost catching my backside as I squeeze through. Someone is being a asshole this morning because that shit was on purpose. I shoot a dirty look towards the manor hoping that idiot working the gate can see it. Someone needs a hard kick in his balls. The golf cart driver now has a smirk on his face as he loads my suitcase on the back of the cart.
"He's thinks it's funny to do that, one of these days he's going to do it to the wrong person " His voice carries the slight Spanish accent that I just love . I'm a sucker for accents like this and my bad mood about the gate lessened .
"He's just lucky it didn't hit me or his voice would be a couple pitches higher" The man laughed and I can't help but smile. I may be tired , thirsty and in need of a shower but I do appreciate a good looking man with a sense of humor.
"Hop in let me take you to the Alpha." He motions to the passenger seat and I plop down on the seat just as he hits the pedal. A quick turn has me holding on to the seat but I still bumped up against him. It was like hitting up against a wall made of muscle, but in a good way. It felt good and so for the moment I stayed leaning on him as we began the moving up the driveway.
"sorry" He says with a impish grin on his face and he makes no move to push me away.
"I'm good, no problem" I stay right where I am, flush up against his side. Who am I to ruin his plan after all. Beats the hell out of the people I was stuck next to on the plane. Both were men but they sure didn't look like him. This man could be a model he was that hot.
I enjoy the company of good looking men what can I say, I've never been the shy type like my sister but more outgoing when it came to having fun. Unlike her, when I was in college I partied with my friends and dated . That was once I moved out on my own, my parents didn't encourage us to go unless in a group. But once I was out of the house and living in my dorm. My life was my own and I did what I wanted.
I would definitely go out with this hot piece of male sitting next to me. Sure I heard about that mate stuff from my parents just recently ,it's too little too late and I don't believe in any of that crap. My grandparents told me I have a choice in who I want to be with . If I have a mate out there, he's going to have to be something special for me to fall for him.
I'm in charge of my own destiny, the one thing my paternal grandparents told me that I took to heart. I make my own path in life and get to choose who is beside me as I journey down that path or I can go it alone.I'm happy for my little sister, falling in love and having him turn out to be her mate is great for them. I just don't see that kind of thing happening to me like that, it was the situation at the moment that made their paths cross. So I don't think that counts as much towards the whole fated thing, it was just an accident of life. That is not me. The driver swerves around a few more times and I hold on to his arm now to stay seated in the cart. Damn he smells good too, what do these male wolves bathe in cause they smell yummy to me. Even with my plugged up head I can smell his scent due to our closeness. There were a few males back in that Montana pack that made me look twice , but I didn't have extra time there to really get to know any. Don't get me wrong, I'm no
Alisha POV I dragged my sorry ass into my small one bedroom apartment , dropping everything in my hands just inside the door. Locking it behind me , I began to strip my clothes off as I walked the short distance to my bedroom. I passed the mess I left behind when I left for Montana. I'm not usually a very neat person but I wouldn't have left the place like this if I hadn't been in such a hurry. The food on the dishes and pans that were sitting on the counter had gotten hard , I could smell the rotten stuff in the garbage can . Things were tossed about on the couch and floor. It looked like someone left in a hurry and I had. Now I just added the clothes I had been wearing to the growing piles on the floor.I'm not messing with cleaning it now and I turn a blind eye to my surroundings as I focus on one think...my bed. By the time I get to it I'm in nothing but my underwear , the trail behind leads from the door to here. I crawl into my unmade bed and am out like a light. Exhaustion
Alisha's POVI sit back on my sofa, letting my head go straight back as all my muscles go straight into limp noodle mode. This past week has been one big blur as I wrapped up all my projects and got my final papers handed in. I'm so ready for some me time and that means fun things. As I survey my apartment, noting the few boxes stacked against the wall ready for the move this weekend to my new stomping grounds . There is only my clothes and few other personal items to move, everything else stays . I'm looking forward to spending some time on the beach , soaking up that sun and relaxing before starting my internship.The hotel owners have allowed me three days to get settled and used to my new surroundings before diving into the job. I know it's going to be hard to get much time to myself after I start. I expect to be running my ass off the entire time I'm there, they own me for the next three months. Since it's part of my education I'm unpaid and they determine my hours. Free labor fo
Alisha's POV ***mild steamy scene ahead**The bright sunlight streamed through the window, and of course my face was getting the full effect of it. Why didn't I pull that shade down before I went to bed last night, I groaned and rolled over to my other side slowly. Snuggling myself into the warmth of the body next to me, problem solved light on face no longer a issue . "this is nice" I murmured as I made myself comfortable . Before I could drift back to sleep , my sleepy brain began to register the fact that there was another person next to me in the bed. Now my eyes were wide open and the idea of going back to sleep gone. I was awake.I felt him shift slightly as he adjusted to my new position , his back was to me and I heard an soft snore come from this person lying next to me. My mind was quickly coming to life as the situation I was in became more apparent. I was totally naked , I did a quick check under the sheet and confirmed I wasn't the only one as I checked out hi
Alisha's POV The place he picked was one that I frequently went to , it wasn't far from my place and the food was good. We sat outside on the patio to enjoy the warm afternoon breeze. I didn't even have to look at the menu here that's how many times I've eaten here. I had that thing memorized the first month I spent here in Barcelona, granted it wasn't a big menu but still it counts. Being a full time student didn't leave much time for cooking either not that I'm complaining. It just never interested me that much and I preferred to eat out. No dishes to wash or shopping to do, and since it was only me it made more sense. Don't get me wrong, I can cook enough to survive if needed . One of my goals in life includes having a full time cook when I finally make it big in my career. I've never pictured my self being a home maker, cooking and cleaning while caring for children. Nope, that's one tough job and I have to give kudos to the women who do it. My mother was a prime example and I l
Alvan POV**some swearing and sexual stuff ahead**It was so easy to get close to her, if there was anyone assigned to keep an eye on her they weren't doing their job. I followed the two of them without any problem, and that club was the perfect place to set my plan into motion. It's a popular hangout for all the tourists , a mix of humans and supernaturals all blended together. No one pays any attention to the strange mix of shifters. The scents of rogue and different pack members , along with the humans filled the place.My scent would have been difficult to determine mixed in with all the others unless you were right next to me. Technically I'm not an rogue, I'm the beta of a pack that now doesn't exist. Eventually it will change but I have plenty of time for that. It's not like she would be able to tell anyway, she is newly shifted and is blissfully unaware of many things. That can only work to my advantage and I intend to manipulate any information that doesn't help me.I watched
Alisha's POV Morning came too early, but it always does when your up most of the night. I was super excited about my internship starting and ready to embark on my chosen career. Yet I didn't want to get out of bed , even though it was cramped with both of us squeezed in it. I called him last night and it didn't take much effort to talk him into helping me pack up the rest of my stuff. When we finished that we stayed up most of the night "enjoying" each others company. Alvan didn't seem to mind that he was my booty call. But right now Paola was going to be here in an hour and he had to be gone before that. I wasn't ready to hash out with her why I gave in and called him. She isn't going to let me forget this and I don't want to hear about it all the way there in that small car of hers."You have to go" I push on his arm near his shoulder hard, his body barely moves even with all the effort I put in to it. This man is a brick house of muscle, but I don't have time to ponder tha
Alisha's POV The two of us chatted the whole ride there, I gave her the run down on Alvan at least the few things I knew about him. He is here in Spain visiting friends and checking out the job situation here. There is no family back in Mexico and he is joining the pack in Barcelona if he decides to stay permanently. His visa is for a year like mine , he picked Spain because of his friends and the fact he knows the language. He grew up bilingual, that's why his English is so good. I took four years of Spanish in high school but even then I still struggle with some words. My brain isn't wired right I guess when it comes to languages, but I manage pretty well. I promised him that we could be friends, but after what she told be about mates and bonds I don't want to get too attached . He's not in the same city as me after today and a two hour drive is going to help with keeping the distance. I don't plan on us getting together again, that was just a fun last weekend and now I have to g
Alisha's POV "Are you going to get up" I poked Lucien's arm hard with my fingernail, yeah I know it hurts but it works so well."Ouch, I'm going to have scars on my arms from you doing that. " He complains with a whine, pulling the blanket up to his shoulder. " I wasn't planning on getting up , it's Sunday and we can sleep in. Go back to sleep""I'm not tired anymore and since I'm up you have to be too. " I attempt to pull the blanket covering his arm back down , it wasn't going to move with his tight grip on it no matter how I tugged on it."Stop that" he growled out at me in a playful tone"What if I don't" I shot right back at him , tugging even harder on the blanket now. "Last warning" was his replyThis was going to be fun and I knew it, there was no way I was going to let it go now. Using two hands now I threw all my weight behind it and pulled hard. He let go of the blanket at that moment and I flew off the bed onto the floor. I landed on the thick rug next to it with the bla
Alisha's POV The heat between our bodies was intense, nothing I have ever felt before in my life had even came close. It felt as if my clothes would melt off. Hot damn this man can kiss and when his tongue slipped into my mouth it was all over. I was ready and willing to go for it right here in his office. I don't give two shits about any rules anymore and the only thing I was interested in was finishing what we started last night. There was no stopping us now.I was so unaware of my actions I didn't even realize we had moved until we were on the couch that was tucked in the corner of his office. My body and his moved on autopilot now, eager to explore each other and fulfill this burning need deep inside. I was on fire and he was the only thing that could put it out.His body was pressed down on mine as we let our passion free. Hands roaming greedily over each other , touching and exploring intimate places. Moans echoed in my ears as the excitement built. I didn't think about what I
Alisha's POV Mom wasted no time dragging my ass down the hall, pulling on my wrist like a child in deep trouble. I guess that isn't too far from the truth right now. Except I'm an adult now and have been living on my own since I was eighteen. I didn't want to be treated like this.I dug my heels in and stopped dead in my tracks. One hand holding on tightly to the towel wrapped around my body as I tugged hard to free my trapped one. "Mom stop, quit pulling on me like this. I can keep up with you just fine. " This wasn't effective as she paid no attention to what I was saying and kept tugging on me hard. "I'm not a small child and don't want to be treated like one""Let's go" her voice was firm and I knew she was still pissed off about everything. Her fingers dug in even harder as she attempted to get me moving again. "Act like a child and get treated like a child"How was I acting like a child, because the way I see it my actions were pure adult until she blasted into the situation.
Alisha's POV His eyes were fixed on mine, watching me with the intensity of a predator . The normal naturally dark brown eyes were darker now and the whites were barely visible. The emotions he felt at this moment were raw and open , he wanted me and he wanted me really bad. That seemed to trigger a response from deep down inside of me, a need that I have never felt so strongly filled my mind. I wanted him too. Any thoughts of rules were driven from my mind at that moment. Fuck the rules I wanted my mate and my primal instincts weren't going to be denied. This was more than just lust, it went way deeper than that.Moving slowly towards the large hot tub of water I began to peel off my shirt, dropping it at my feet carelessly as I stepped forward. My eyes never leaving him, my desire for him leading my actions as I had his total focus. He knew I wanted him just as badly as he wanted me. Stepping out of my shorts , kicking my feet free they were quickly left on the floor the same as
Alisha's POV Lucien insisted that I shift back into my wolf form before his guards arrived, it went without saying that he didn't want them to see my naked body. Usually something like that would set me off, I don't like anyone trying to dictate what I should and shouldn't do. But this time I didn't argue with him, he had just killed four male rogues to keep me safe. He was ruthless in his attack and I just stood there watching as he tore them apart with ease. I was so impressed he could ask me anything right now and I'd do it without arguing. It didn't even bother me he killed four men, of course they were in wolf form and didn't look like men. Maybe if they had been in human form it would have bothered me , but right now I didn't give two shits about them. They wanted me dead and now they are. Reluctantly I pulled out of Lucien's embrace and shifted back into my wolf form. He stood naked in front of me without a hint of modesty. Nudity wasn't an issue with these people that was
Lucien's POV Alisha followed behind me as I led the way outside, neither of us speaking but true to her promise she stayed within the required distance but no closer. Once we got to the changing rooms she moved quickly to enter inside , once we were in wolf form the chance to speak was gone. I couldn't let that happen, there was so much between us that needed to be said and ignoring it was just going to damage any progress."Alisha, could you wait a minute please." She stopped dead in her tracks at my words, I could see her back stiffen. "Could you please face me, I have something to say. " that was a rule after all.She hesitated at first but did as I asked, her eyes focused on my face and for a moment I was lost in those eyes. Those emerald green eyes seemed to peer into my soul , making me forget what I was going to say. I began stepping closer to her automatically , not even aware I was doing so until she put her arm up to stop my forward movement. "What did you need Lucien"
Alisha's POV Does he want me or not?"It's wouldn't be fair to my daughter to be left in limbo waiting for your decision. " Dad's expression not changing. "You can't expect her to put her life on hold until you make up your mind. I need a better answer than that.""I understand that sir but it's not that easy a decision to make right now." Lucien is right, this isn't a easy decision not with the shit storm I've created around here, he had a hand in part of that too. "I know the two of you started out with a lot of issues but my wife and I think this is something that can be worked through . But it would take a commitment from the both of you to do this." Mom nods her head in agreement with him.Lucien turns his head and looks at me, the first time since we first came in the room. His eyes meeting mine again and I can't read his expression. His dark brown eyes stare into mine with intensity."What do you want Alisha? This isn't all on me, you have a choice in this matter too. Do you
Alisha's POV Why did I agree to do this?Oh that's right my Mom didn't give me a choice.My shoes made a small click each time the heels made contact with the hardwood floors with every step. The sound echoed in my ears and I chose to focus on it instead of the drama I knew was ahead of me. Trust me there is drama coming and everyone involved knew that. None of us where going blindly into this but I know it was set up with good intentions in mind. My parents wanted me to be happy and felt this was the right path leading to it. The fact Lucien went along with it was surprising, but I'm guessing he must have figured it was going to happen sooner or later. Bite the bullet and get over it kind of thing. We are going to be in his pack for who knows how long and it was unavoidable in the long run. He couldn't hide forever in his office and I couldn't in my room. We wouldn't be able to avoid each other the entire time. Maybe after tonight we can tolerate being around each other at times,
Alisha's POV Being the good daughter I am, at least most of the time, I did as I was told sort of. I really just wanted to hide my head under the covers and wish this whole mess away, but that wasn't going to happen. The "rest" I was ordered to do ended up me just lying on the bed staring at the ceiling contemplating my life's choices up to this point again. Something that I have been doing a lot recently, still no magic answer was found as to the why me question. My pity party ended when a soft knock sounded on my locked door. "Time to get up sweetie, I will be back in an hour to help do your hair. I have the cutest outfit for you to wear too." I could tell she was excited and I half wondered what kind of cute outfit she had picked out. Her definition of cute and mine were totally on opposite sides of the country. I chuckled to myself as I thought of some of the outfits my sister and I were forced to wear growing up. I have never been the frilly girl but knew how to put an outfit t