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.

drawers for Zane and make room

belly as I stare at the Queen sized bed

enough to fit us both but we would inevitably touch during

this man touching me in my

I readjust the pillows and an idea pops into my head, making me laugh knowing he

horizon and a small part of

enters my mind, the doorbell rings,

and rush over to

and Micah waiting just behind them to be

my saliva will soothe my dry throat, stepping off to the side to let

a single small bag with what I assume are their belongings while Niki and Micah

Kota cries, rushing up to the man with

“You’re here!”

and bends down flip at the sight of my son

Zane had already won Kota over.Would I fall so easily

strong.I have to be strong for both of

“Sorry we’re late,”

we’d take her to town to go shopping for more clothes.They…they

and lead Agnes to her room while Micah

to Zane and have him translate for

is your

you some towels on the bed.The bathroom is down the hall to the

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

you,”she signs, her eyes widening as she

signs something to Zane and he smiles back at

is, her hand feeling the soft fabric

hug me, my body stiffening It was just

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

curiously at us, leaning

she crying?” He

for an explanation but he remains silent as ever, only patting Kota’s back

flushed pink in embarrassment

the room and begins unpacking

me,” I say curtly, gesturing to Zane and turning to

close behind me, Kota running down the hall to get his

thoughts elsewhere as I feel the urge to turn

I

at my room and I point

for you and left some space in the closet for you to hang your things,” I shrug.I turn to find him

arrangement, I

sleeping over there,” I smirk, pointing

dumbfounded at the

“What?” I shrug indifferently.

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

assume is annoyance and nods

feel bad for making this small

was bad enough I had to share my home with a wolf, a stranger no less, but I could not stomach the idea of sleeping in

his entire species disgusted

the formalities are all out of the way, I will leave you

Kota chattering away with Micah in the living

as

a wolf on his arm! Look! Look!” He cries

at Micah’s

I say, forcing a smile

okay?” Nikki asks as she comes in with the final shopping

friends were not who I thought they were.I decide to bite

you also …” I gulp, looking over at Kota who continues to stroke Micah’s tattoos

Agnes?” I ask, clasping and unclasping my hands

glances before Niki sighs a

we know he’s your mate

feel a cold anger tremble under my skin, not at their lie but at the fact that I had never been truly free of

were everywhere, infecting every aspect of my

you upset with us?” Niki asks,

or Kota any harm,” she adds quickly, as if to clarify that they were not

dream of hurting you or Kota.” I almost scoff

I won’t

before they sank their teeth into

mad at you,” I reply coldly

Niki shifts nervously on her feet and I ask

any packs nearby?” I

Crest wolves came looking for me.I would need to

shakes his

are the only wolves in Poulsbo.Nikki and

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