Call me Alpha (Aiden and Ashira) novel Chapter 7

I woke up embracing an unfamiliar feeling of emptiness. Only a faint smell of my mate is present in the house. He didn't come home last night. And there's a void inside of me that screams for my mate, for Aiden.

My chest is heaving. Im starting to feel the need of seeing him and holding him. I want to wrap myself around him. This must be the second wave of the mate bond. Even if I don't want to feel this way, I can't control it.

My anxiety towards the danger I may or may not be in, crept to me. Should I lock myself in his house until he'll claim me? But he said he would never do that. How should I live then?

If some mateless wolf found me and claim me first before Aiden does, then I will be stolen from him. I was worried that might happen to me, I'm too attached with Aiden now. I can't think of myself away from him.

Will all these affection fade once I'm claimed by another wolf?

A part of me sides with the thought of being stolen rather than felt this desolate inside. But another part which is greater, like to have Aiden and only him alone.

A few knock on my door snatched my attention. I just took a shower and had dressed. Time flies fast when I'm alone.

I can smell Aurea's scent just outside the closed door.

"It's open." I said in a low voice that she can hear.

"Good morning, Luna." She entered and gave me a light bow before taking a few steps in.

"Morning, Aurea."

"What would you like to do today?" She asked. I started to think what my plans can be but hesitated once I remembered the danger that's just waiting for me to step out of this house.

It seems that I can't have any plans today.

"I've got no plans for today, Aurea." I said, giving her a sad smile.

If only I'm away from danger then I would not have a second thought to buy some clothes. The ones I'm wearing now is the last one from the things I brought from home.

"Won't you need to shop for clothes?" She smiled, I'm glad to have a female with me for having the same thoughts.

I looked down at my feet. Torn between shopping or locking myself here. I'd like to shop, plus I have no choice unless I walk around naked or wear the ball dress I had yesterday.

"We'll come to that." I smiled and finished brushing my hair. "How about you teach me how to cook?" I raised my brow, hoping for a 'yes' from her.

She grinned, like I said something that excites her. "I'll be honored, Luna."

I chuckled from her response. Honored? Just by teaching me how to cook? I'm so ashamed of myself being a woman who can't cook without burning the house. Meanwhile, Aurea is 'honored' to teach me.

"This is the part where you'll scold me for not knowing how to cook at this age." I teased her. She just smiled at me and lightly bow again. I can't get used with her respectful actions towards me.

"You're my Luna. I can't nag you and I'll never will. But the fact that you'd want to learn is already a great step." She said.

I smiled. Remembering her words. It's not bad to have someone older than me around. It somehow made me see a different perspective. An old one, at that.

She really taught me how to cook. Even I can't believe that I can actually cook. Well, after a few tries.

Its nine in the morning when we stopped our 'lesson' because of my growling stomach. I asked Aurea to sit with me at the table and eat together but she declined humbly. Saying another old-fashioned belief.

I started eating as Aurea went to the backyard. Now I know how to fry without messing the food or burning it. The soup I made also tastes good.

I looked at the huge table I'm eating at. I'm all alone. Suddenly, I missed eating with Eric, Ophelia and Cruz. That warmth from laughters at the table and not having it now saddened me.

I finished eating and took care of the dishes then headed upstairs to my room.

I walked passed on Aiden's room, feeling the emptiness in it. Does he always sleep over at his office? Aurea told me he might be busy that he can't leave his work.

But really? Just when he found me, his priorities already won? This is not what I had expected of my mate. It's not usually like this. He must have felt the same sensitivity I'm suffering right now. But how can he stand to not see me or to be near me when I, on the other hand, felt like dying.

Nick's POV

Damn! My right arm is still sore even though it healed completely. Every broken bones in my arm was all in the right places now but I still can feel the tingling aches of it. Damages caused by an Alpha is different than from a regular wolf. I'm lucky I'm a beta, that made my broken arm heal quickly than the others but if I'm not, two days will be the maximum to heal.

I glared at Aiden who just woke up from my couch.

Why is our pack's Alpha sleeping on my couch when he have his own home to sleep in?

"Have some breakfast, darling." I teased him, giving a wide grin when his eyes narrowed at me.

"Stop being cocky around me." He said. I just laughed off his growl.

"Oh come on! It's just us, darling." I grinned and I received a pillow flying straight to my face. He sure is fast.

We'd grew up together that's made us practically best friends. My Dad was the former beta when his Dad was the Alpha. I didn't had the Beta title the same time Aiden did became the Alpha but I've been around. When I turned 21, I took over my Dad's position.

"Why are you here anyways?" I asked, settling on my kitchen chair. My house is a studio type so nothing divides the couch he's in and my kitchen.

He scoffed and stood up then sat on the bar stool in front of me where the breakfast I prepared was between us.

"None if your business."

"Don't tell me you're avoiding her?" I asked but no answer came from him. My brow raised, starting to suspect I was right.

"You left your mate alone in your home?!" I tried catching his eyes but he won't look at mine. He busied himself with putting food on his plate.

"Why? You'd like to snatch her away from me again, dog?" Bitterness is evident in his voice that ends with a mock.

"I thought I was forgiven?"

"You were."

I sighed. I can see how the mate bond's already affecting Aiden. He's so fucking jealous so why won't he go home to his mate's arms than act grumpy little kid?

"Come on Aiden, I'm not aware Ashira was your mate when I asked her to dance."

Seriously, I was clueless. I thought Ashira's mate was not around last night and she's so freaking beautiful on that sexy Olive dress that I have to ask her to dance, to kept her company. That gave me a broken arm.

"Now you know. So stop asking about her."

This fucking jealous wolf.

"I'm not—argh. Whatever." Nothing can stop him from being jealous anyway so these talk would be useless.

We ate talking about issues and problems of the pack after.

"The renewal of treaty between Ravenous pack is near." Aiden brought up.

After the war between Ravenous and Prime, a treaty was made to prevent more wars to come. Aiden was against it at first but my Dad, who was the beta when he took over, pursued him. It's for the better.

Aiden's mother and former Luna, Luna Tina, was killed on that war. Former Alpha James, Aiden's father, gone berserk killing the late Alpha Raekon of Ravenous.

Since both pack lost each leader, a treaty was decided for both packs.

"I'll handle the preparation for the peace treaty. We can't have our walls weak when it comes to that pack."

"How was Elon doing?" Aiden asked, finishing his meal.

Alpha Elon is the Alpha of Ravenous pack. The son of former Alpha Raekon and Luna Sofia, he took over the pack when his father died. Alpha Elon was years older than Alpha Aiden though since his father can't give up the Alpha title even when Alpha Elon met the required age.

"I heard he just lost his mate few months back. Some Rogues attacked the pack and killed Luna Katalina."

Aiden paused for a second. Alpha Elon must be devastated from his Luna's death. They didn't had a pup and that's terrible for an Alpha, being left behind alone.

"How's he surviving?"

"I heard their pack encountered multiple Rouge attacks while Alpha Elon was mourning. Their defenses was weak without Alpha Elon, so former Luna Sofia took over, helping the pack survive before Alpha Elon snapped out of his loss. He's functioning just fine now."

He nodded.

"That filthy bloodline will come to an end, then." He said.

I nodded. "Luna Katalina died without producing a pup for their Alpha, so yes."

"Finally." He snorted. His hatred with Ravenous pack is far from fading. Yes he entered the peace treaty with them since its useless to continue going into war that pack.

"Let's go. We got work to do." Aiden said standing up.

"You won't see Ashira first?" I curiously asked.

He hissed by my question. Giving me a sharp and narrowed look.

"I really hate how that mouth of yours mentioned my mate's name, Beta."

There he goes again. I put my hands up, sign of defeat. I don't want my jaw to break next.

"I'm just curious. By now, she might be experiencing the heat hard than you do."

Aiden didn't speak but his eyes were far. Does he forgot how the mate bond works?

He growled, I don't know what he was thinking but he sounds frustrated.

I decided to continue triggering him. He can't be this way towards his mate. He need her as his wolf does.

"Well, whatever. Let's just hope she'll stay inside the house or else she might jumped with any male wolf because of the heat."

He growled loud that my knees shake. Damn it!

He turned to me and his eyes are red. I actually won triggering him. Though I hope I won't be beaten so I took a step back.

He's huffing hard and loud. His wolf is taking over but he's trying to control him.

He closed his eyes tight, I figured he's trying to reach someone through mind link. And he frustratedly growled and snapping his head to me again.

"I can't reach Aurea!" He growled once again, his voice was deeper now. I'm sure Aiden was devastated, making an unsettling focus right now.

Ohhh, so this is how the Luna affects the Alpha. Interesting..

"I'll call her.." I said and grabbed my phone, it almost fell when it slipped my shaking hands. Even though I'm making fun of his situation in my mind, I can't stop being afraid of him still. Well, it's natural since he'a the Alpha.

God! Why do I have to be sandwiched with his 'mate situation'!

A few rings and Aurea won't pick up my call. That made Aiden growled again, shutting his eyes close tight before jumping into the air and shifted on his black wolf form. His wolf is huffing, I can't tell if its worried or angry right now.

When he heard the automated message from the call, he run faster than I've ever seen him before. Taking the forest route on his way home, he's in such a hurry that he's gone from my sight next.

I sighed and put my phone back to my pocket. Now I'm left with mine and his pile of works again. Well, I guess having a lot of work is better than having a grumpy, surrounded with love sickness Alpha around me while working. My hair is rising while thinking about it.

Now is the first time I'm thankful that old Aurea never put interest with mobiles.

Ashira's POV

I can't remember how Aurea pushed me to go on shopping but I end up walking on path walks with shops everywhere. We're now at the Center of the pack. We're surrounded by variety of shops, markets and other services.

"What would you like to buy, Luna?" She whispered my title that confused me.

"Why are you whispering?" I asked, also in a whisper.

"I don't know if anyone knew you yet. I don't want to interrupt your introduction ceremony."

Well, if Aiden ever planned to introduce me. Or even accept me at that.