FATED TO ALPHA HUNTER BY VENNEH LISAH

ANIA'S POV

"I have to leave the pack house tomorrow. I need to go to a nearby coven, and I was wondering if you would want to come with me?"

Alpha said holding me in his arms while patting me on his chest .

"Am I allowed out of the pack house my Alpha?" I asked on his chest.

He chuckled.

"Yes but only under guard and in my presence.

Would you do me the honour of accompanying me there?" He asked.

I nodded in agreement since I longed to step out of that house arrest. It had been a while.

I lifted my head to look at his face, glad to see how serious he looked. My mouth watered, and I longed to kiss him deeply, to feel every inch of his mouth. But I was also scared. We had stayed away from each other for so long, maybe he didn't want me that way. I took my eyes off him and focused on his arm that was wrapped around me, feeling a little more at ease.

"What if I told you my instincts were the same as yours?" he whispered, and I turned to look at him again.

"Excuse me, Alpha?" I asked.

"What if I want to touch you, smell you, have you close, Ania? I can feel your emotions through the bond. I know I severed our bond, but I want to make it right," he told me.

I was scared. What if he broke us again? What if I woke up one day and found that he was back to hating me?

"Alpha?" I asked and tried to pull away, but he gripped my neck and pulled me back close, forcing me to lean against his chest again.

"What if I wanted you to do the same?" he asked.

The thought was appalling. I wanted his lips on mine. I wanted to feel the tingling sensation on them.

"Would you stop me, Ania?" he asked, his lips brushing against mine as he spoke. I swallowed. Could I stop him? Did I have the will to fight the bond and my darn instincts? Did I want to? I shook my head when he purred, the sound making my heart rate slow, like a low thrumming calling me to him, and I felt his lips press against mine. A strangled noise left my lips before I gasped as he pulled me closer.

His tongue brushed over my bottom lip before I felt his thumb press on my chin, forcing my mouth to open slightly. My lips burned and tingled, and I didn't think the sensation could get stronger when his tongue was suddenly in my mouth, brushing against mine and tasting every inch of my mouth.

He groaned, crushing me against his chest, and his grip tightened on my hair. His tongue brushed mine again, I moaned when I felt his taste before I kissed him back, loving the taste of him, the feel of him holding me. I pulled back against him, becoming light-headed and needing air, and he let me, pecking my lips softly. He didn't let me pull away.

I inhaled his scent, breathing the smell of him in. He turned his face toward mine and kissed me below my eye, before he straightened himself on the bed, I followed cue. We had a long pillow talk before he kissed me goodnight. I only allowed sleep to engulf me when I heard him snore faintly next to me, with his hand snaked around my tummy, holding me tightly like I would run away.

Gentle hands moved across my skin; tingles rushed over me, and the warmth from Hunter's chest spread across my back. Opening my eyes, some light filtered into the room, I could tell it was only early morning. The sun was just rising and chasing out shadows in the room.

His wandering hand was beneath my night dress as he caressed my skin. His purr was deep and resonating from the center of his chest and vibrating against my back as his light touch moved higher. Alpha moved behind me, and I rolled back into him to find him propped up on one elbow staring down at me.

He gave me a breathtaking smile before, leaning his face toward mine and growling as his lips touched mine: "Morning mate"

His tongue traced over the seam of my lips, and his hand trailed higher underneath my dress before he cupped my b**bs with his large hands, his thumb flicking over my hardened ni**les as he toyed with them.

I gasped and pulled away, making him chuckle as he nipped at my chin, jaw, and ear.

My entire body felt warm at his touch as his lips moved back to mine. His touch made everything tingle and hot. Alpha pressed his knee between my legs as he forced me to my back. His leg pushed between my thighs separating them, as a new sensation moved through my abdomen.

"Hunter" I called out, feeling flustered as his hand trailed across my lower stomach.

His hand stopped, and he pulled back to look down at me. His eyes trailed over me, he then growled with a sound that made my pulse rate to raise. My legs tried to close back together, but his knee prevented them.

He smirked as he looked down at my trembling legs before his eyes moved back to mine. His hand moved across my stomach as his fingertips snuck beneath my waistband making my hand to respond quickly and grip his wrist.

"Am I making you flustered? You feel warmer?" He chuckled, leaning closer, brushing his nose across my cheek, and inhaling my scent. He purred, making my grip tighten on his wrist .

"You smell good." He growled again before pressing his face into my neck; his tongue tasted my skin before he sucked on the same spot.

A purr tore out of me, and my face turned away, offering him more of my neck like it was suddenly commanded to.

Suddenly Alpha froze as his eyes glazed over. He was mind-linking someone.

"We have to go, we are already one hour behind time." He told me when he was through with the mind-link conversation as he stepped out of the bed. He extended his hand to me, I cupped it and followed him to the bathroom.

Showering, we took turns below the shower water jets before going into the closet.

My eyes trailed over his muscular body. His abs looked like they were hand-carved to perfection and rippled with each movement he made.

I stepped closer before stopping and shaking my head as the need to touch him overwhelmed me. He laughed softly, closing the distance and wrapping his arms around me; my nose pressed against his chest, as I sighed at his scent which invaded my nostrils making me breath in deeply.

"We should get dressed; we're really running late. The Duchess of Devonshire's coven doesn't like to be kept waiting," he stated. I nodded in understanding.

"Are you sure I should come with you? What would people think? My alpha and they hate me. Maybe I should stay back," I told him, and he sighed.

"You are coming with me, or we both stay back and delay the investigations," Alpha firmly said.

"I won't leave you here by yourself. I want us to bond, mate. You're innocent until proven otherwise. Let's get going," he told me while sliding into his briefs. My brows pinched, and I chewed my lip, wondering how long this would last, how long before he would toss me aside again.

Hunter led me downstairs with our fingers laced together. For months, all I had wanted was to be with him like this, but in that moment, I felt awkward. With the allegations against me, I felt like I was tarnishing his image. I wanted to turn back to the bedroom, and the eyes of everyone around us, especially on me, made me want to flee. Hunter must have sensed my nervousness because he began to purr, calming me down.

My mind link opened, and his voice came through, "No need to be nervous, my Luna. I've got you. Everything is okay." I breathed out, feeling reassured as his chest vibrated with the calling, lulling me into a sense of calm. My heart rate slowed down, and I felt more relaxed.

Suddenly, he dropped the calling, and we moved forward. He greeted everyone we passed and signed assignment books, all the while instructing the rest of the pack on how things would be done.

As we walked, my mind raced with thoughts of what was to come. But I knew I could trust him, my Alpha, to guide me through whatever laid ahead.

"You miss school?" Hunter came through the mind link again, his arm crease pressing against my palm as he went over a toddler's assignment. He signed the diary and I replied, "Yes, mate, but I understand why I can't go there now." He nodded and cocked his head towards me, giving me a sympathetic smile. Mylar walked over to where we were and frowned upon seeing me, before smiling and greeting us, "Good morning, Alpha. Good morning, Luna." We greeted her back, and both her and Hunter's eyes glazed over as they mind-linked each other. After a moment, she said, "I'll wait for you guys in the car," before unhappily walking away.

I knew I was the cause of her gloomy mood. Just before I asked Hunter what the deal was, I spotted Rina walking out of the recreational room down the corridor, my eyes lit up, and I wanted to rush to her. But I realized Hunter had a hold of my hand, and I stopped myself.

Rina's eyes also lit up when she saw me, but she contained her urge to come closer. However, Hunter felt the tug on his hand, and he looked down at me before bringing my hand to his lips. I felt embarrassed by his public display of affection, especially since we were in a room full of people. Despite this, he continued to be a father figure to all the kids in the pack house.

My heart raced as I longed to talk to Rina, even if it was only for a minute. I had not seen her since I was locked up, and I missed her terribly.

"What is it?" Hunter asked, and I shook my head before he gripped my chin, tilting my face up toward his. I was pretty sure all the blood had run from my face when he brushed his lips on mine briefly. Dread filled my stomach. All of them looked away.

"It's Rina, my alpha," Lemmy answered as they joined us with Joe. He let go of my chin before looking over my shoulder. He nodded to Rina before letting my hand go.

"Go see her if you want before we leave," he answered, and I rushed to Rina. A sob burst from Rina's lips when I crashed against her, smothering her with my hug. She squeezed me tight like she couldn't bear to let me go, and I never wanted her to. Her hands fussily wiped my tears, and I wiped hers.

"I was so worried when I didn't see you for a whole month. I thought they got rid of you," she said before holding me at arm's length.

"Has Alpha finally released you?" she asked, and I nodded.

"I am not sure what his deal is, but right now I am accompanying him somewhere."

"You're leaving the pack house?" I nodded to her, feeling nervous seeing her nervousness.

"But you're coming back, right? I mean, I hope he is not taking you away to execute you?" I watched the blood run from her face as her words rang in my head. What if the Alpha was taking me away to execute me?

"I will bring her back, Rina," Hunter said, and she instantly straightened, letting me go. She bowed to him before glancing between us. I felt his chest press against my back as his hand brushed my sides.

"It's time to leave," he said, placing his hand on my hip. He pulled me away from her.

"I love you," Rina blurted, and Alpha stopped when I looked back at her. I escaped his grip and quickly hugged her. I kissed her cheek, and she squeezed me extra tight.

"I love you too," I whispered to her. I didn't care if I got scolded for it. I needed that last hug in case it turned out to be my last one with her.

Alpha's brows furrowed as I approached him before he gripped my hand, tugging me toward where Joe and Lemmy waited. We walked past them without a word, Hunter pulling me with him.

"He stopped beside his car and Mylar opened the door when I suddenly felt a cramp coming on. My period was due in two days, though it could be unpredictable and start at any moment. I needed to grab my sanitary towels that I had left in our room.

Mylar glared at me. I looked back at Alpha to avoid her burning gaze, only to see the Beta watching me. He glanced at Mylar before returning his gaze to me. I averted my gaze. I had to excuse myself from Alpha before going back to our room.

I went to address Hunter before settling for tapping on his arm. He stopped and looked down at me, smiling, before saying, "One second, love." I chewed my lip nervously.

"What's wrong?" his Beta asked, and my face heated up as Hunter let go of my hand to look at some maps that the two men were going over on a tablet.

"Ania?" the Beta asked, stepping closer to me.

"I need to grab some things from our room," I whispered.

"Can I grab them for you?" he asked. I shook my head before he sighed and said, "Go on." I darted off back into the house, walking hurriedly towards our bedroom. I picked up some sanitary towels and wrapped them in a paper bag. When I stepped out of the closet, I found Mylar leaning against the wall. "Did Alpha send you for something?" I asked her, even though I knew she was there to cause trouble.

With a sneer on her face, Mylar said, "Alpha might have marked you, making you his. But he could be with you and anyone else because you haven't marked him."

"You mean he could be with me and your sister, is that so?" I asked her, moving closer to her. "In other words, he could be with me while he f**ks your sister, because I know he can't have two mates at the same time." I quickly told her and asked her, "Does Alpha know you are here having this conversation with his mate?" I could see her nervousness at the indirect threat, then she said, "All I am saying is he is unmarked, he can do whatever. Look, you are bound to him, but he isn't bound to you."

I chuckled before I told her, "I am the wolf here, I know better than you how this works. You should concentrate on being a vampire, his friend, or our principal. Get out and never come here again without my permission." I snarled.

"One more thing before you vanish," my possessive side spoke out, "Hunter is mine and mine alone. I am not sharing him with a vampire or anyone else for that matter."

"We shall see about that. Excuse me, my Luna," she said sarcastically before she vanished.

I walked out of the bedroom, rushing downstairs, and met Joe. I was boiling with anger; Mylar was almost ruining my morning, which had started out beautifully.

"You're upset, Ania," the Beta said, leading me outside as he opened the doors for me. His eyes glazed, and I didn't want to know who he was mind-linking with. Alpha looked angry about something when I got to him. I dropped my head. He motioned for me to get in without saying a word, and I slid into the car.

I heard him command his Beta to 'find out' before he climbed into the driver's seat of the car and shut the door. I watched as Mylar followed Beta Joe to a black car in front of us, and they both climbed in. Lemmy joined us in the same car and took the back seat.

My attention was pulled back to Alpha as he leaned over me to plug in my seatbelt, making me look at him. His jaw was tensed, and he looked angry as he stared out of his window. Finally, he breathed out before starting the car engine. He tapped the steering wheel with his fingers as he waited for the car in front of us to drive away before doing the same.

There was an awkward silence for a while before I looked at him, and he smiled before saying, "It's going to be a long drive to Devonshire Coven. We can use that time for you to tell me about your relationship with Mylar. Do you get along well?"