The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Turmoil

***Natalia***

Zane leaves to collect his things and Agnes from Nikki and Micah’s place, giving me the chance to really think about what I just agreed to.I head to the bathroom to splash cool water on my face and neck, letting out a huge sigh as I wipe the sweat from my brow.

My reflection mocks my pathetic situation, laughing at me for accepting yet another wolf into my life.

‘Don’t let him get too close” I remind myself.

‘ Every kind gesture, every kiss, every gentle caress of my face…it will all be a lie.He doesn’t really love me.He doesn’t care about me no matter how much he says he does”

Tears spring to my eyes as I think about all the times Christian looked me in the eyes with such false sincerity, professing his undying love for me all the while f*****g my sister behind my back.

Wiping the tears that stain my cheeks, I inspect my reflection, my eyes scrutinizing every imperfection.

Dark circles hug my eyes from my restless night.

Fearful that Zane would find me, I called out of work this morning, keeping Kota home instead of taking him to daycare.

Of course, my attempts proved futile.

The wolf found me without much effort.

‘I am not good enough to fall in love with anyways” I shrug to myself, drying off my face.

‘I couldn’t even keep my husband interested in me before he looked elsewhere…Perhaps Zane will also find me inadequate as a mate and move on as well..” I nod at my reflection reassuringly.

‘Yes.Sooner or later, he’ll stop liking me and I’ll be free”

Having given myself the pep talk of the century, I hurry to find little Kota playing in the backyard and call him to me.He happily waddles over to me with a grin on his face.

“Where’s Zane, mommy?” he asks, looking behind me into the living room.

“Can he come play with me?”

I crouch down and lift him into my arms, carrying him over to the living room and sitting him down on the sofa.I smooth down his hair and cup his chubby cheeks in my hands.

“Kota,” I say, forcing a smile for him.

“What do you think about Zane staying with us … just for a little bit?”

His eyes widen with joy.

“Yeah!” He cries, jumping up on his feet and clapping his hands.

“Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!”

“You like that idea?” I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.

Kota jumps onto the couch and bursts into laughter.

“Yeah,” he giggles, resting his chin in his hands.

“And what about Agnes? Can she stay here too?” I ask.

Kota bounces on his toes, shooting his fingers up in a happy I pout at him.

“I thought I made the best cookies…”

“No,” he grins, shaking his head and jumping up like a rabbit.

I feign hurt at his honesty and he rushes up to kiss me square on the lips.

“But Mommy makes the best pancakes!” He chirps.

Kota suddenly stretches out his arms like a plane and flies over to his toy chest, pulling out his favorite toy train and action figures.

“What are you doing?” I ask as he makes a small pile of toys.

“To play with Zane,” he shrugs as if that were the most obvious answer.

Worry fills my heart as I realize that Kota would be affected by Zane’s imminent departure.

I would need to do everything in my power to make sure Zane rejects me quickly and leaves us both in one piece.

“Remember, Kota,” I sigh, crawling over to him.

“He’s only here for a little while.He won’t be here forever.Entiendes? understand ?”I ask.

He nods and continues to make a pile of toys for Zane when he arrives.

Seeing no point in explaining any further, I rush off to the guest room and ensure it’s comfortable for Agnes, changing the sheets and myself to share my space with a man.

clear out two drawers for Zane and make room in the

I stare at the Queen sized

was large enough to fit us both but we

of this man touching me

would leave me be and not punish me so! I readjust the pillows and an idea pops

in the horizon and a small part of me

my mind, the doorbell rings, my heart sinking knowing who the

bed and rush over to the door, taking a deep breath

mother smile politely at me, Nikki and Micah waiting just behind them to be let

swallow hard, hoping my saliva will soothe my dry throat, stepping off to the side to

Agnes each carry a single small bag with what I assume are their belongings while

the man

“You’re here!”

over his shoulder and bends down flip at the sight of

met this morning and Zane had already won Kota over.Would I

strong.I have to be strong for both of

“Sorry we’re late,”

take her to town to go shopping for more clothes.They…they didn’t bring much with

silently and lead Agnes to her room while Micah and Niki begin unloading the shopping bags in the

room, I turn to

is your room” I

down the hall to the

at me and I find it impossible to hate her.She

you,”she signs, her eyes widening as

signs something to Zane and he smiles back at

seat on the bed, shocked by how bouncy and comfortable it is, her hand feeling the soft fabric of the

my body stiffening It was just a simple room with a large window looking into the garden

else to do, I wrap my arms around Agnes and accept her

stares curiously at us, leaning his head against Zane’s

crying?” He asks

he remains silent as ever,

away, her cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment as she wipes

turns back to the room and begins unpacking her

to Zane and turning to

follows close behind

thoughts elsewhere as I feel the urge to turn around and hold

I

and I point to the

you to hang your things,” I shrug.I turn to find

I go to the closet and

there,” I smirk, pointing to

dumbfounded at the change

“What?” I shrug indifferently.

agreement states we share the ‘bedroom’ It did not specify that we had to

assume is annoyance and nods solemnly, knowing he could not

making this small adjustment but it could

had to share my home with a wolf, a stranger no less, but I could not stomach the idea

and his entire species disgusted

of the way, I will leave you to unpack,” I say, stepping around him and exiting

Micah in the living room, Kota inspecting the tattoos in

as

on his arm! Look! Look!”

Micah’s

forcing a

comes in with the final shopping

not who I thought they were.I

you also …” I gulp, looking over at Kota who

you like Zane and Agnes?” I ask, clasping and unclasping my

Nikki exchange glances

he’s

skin, not at their lie but at the fact that I had never been

aspect

asks, a worried look on her

harm,” she adds quickly, as if to

of hurting you or Kota.” I almost scoff

won’t

they sank their teeth into your

you,” I reply coldly with

change what you are.Besides, what’s done is done.” Niki shifts nervously on her

nearby?” I ask, my heart in my

for me.I would need to leave at once if that

shakes his

in Poulsbo.Nikki and I are rogues just like Zane

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