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.

two drawers for Zane and make

belly as I stare at the Queen sized bed I was

large enough to fit us both

man touching me in my pajamas makes

me be and not punish me so! I readjust the pillows and an idea pops into my head, making me laugh knowing he

horizon and a small part of me hopes perhaps Zane had changed

mind, the doorbell

bed and rush over to

Nikki and Micah waiting just behind them

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

assume are their belongings while

up to the man with his arms wide

“You’re here!”

at the sight of my son running into

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

Be strong.I have to be strong

“Sorry we’re late,”

to town to go shopping for more

Agnes to her room while Micah and Niki begin unloading

reach the room, I turn to Zane

your

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

kindly at me and I find it impossible to hate her.She was not my mate.She had

her eyes widening

Zane and he smiles back at her, nodding

bed, shocked by how bouncy and comfortable it is, her hand feeling the soft fabric of the quilt I put on the bed for

wipes at her eyes and rushes to hug me, my body stiffening It was just a simple room with a large window looking into

do, I wrap my

us, leaning his head

she crying?” He

but he remains silent as ever,

her cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment

the room and begins unpacking

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

behind me, Kota running down the hall to get his

I force my thoughts elsewhere as I feel the urge to turn around and

I

at my room and I

the closet for you to hang your things,” I shrug.I turn to find him staring at the

I go

be sleeping over there,” I smirk, pointing to the

me completely dumbfounded at

“What?” I shrug indifferently.

states we share the ‘bedroom’ It did not specify

together in what I can only assume is annoyance and nods solemnly, knowing he could not force me to share my

this small adjustment

share my home with a wolf, a stranger no less, but I could not

and his entire species

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

find Kota chattering away with Micah in the living room, Kota inspecting the

chirps as he hears me walk

has a wolf on his

glance at Micah’s tattoos

I say, forcing a smile

Nikki asks as she comes in with the

that my friends were not who I thought they

also …” I gulp, looking over at Kota

and Agnes?” I ask, clasping and

Nikki exchange glances before Niki sighs a

he’s your mate

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

every aspect of

asks, a

she adds quickly, as if

hurting you or Kota.” I almost scoff at

I won’t hurt

werewolf promised before they sank their teeth

you,” I reply coldly with a

Niki shifts nervously on

there any packs nearby?” I ask, my heart in

wolves came looking for me.I

shakes

are the only wolves in Poulsbo.Nikki and I are rogues just like Zane and

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