The Alpha Can’t Sense His Mate

ZADOK

It’s been two weeks.

Two weeks of defending my territory and killing every rogue that forgot what awaited anyone that crossed me or my territory.

I returned to my office with Azriel after taking a pit stop at Shilhi’s in order to restock my potions.

Due to the recent events, I allowed my wolf to have total control of my body, and as expected, he rained carnage on everything that threatened his dominance.

Now however, we were in the pack lands, and the last thing I wanted was my people getting hurt by the Alpha that ought to protect them.

I felt Kir growl at my words but I didn’t care. Without hesitation, I threw back two bottles of my potion, and waited for it to take effect.

“I just reached Athaliah. Morgan has been discharged and is back in shape.” Azriel reported,

“That’s good.” I nod in approval, “and Ithra?”

“You mean the witch?”

I rolled my eyes, “get her in front of me by dinner. It’s about time we wrapped things up.”

“Yes Alpha.”

******

I sat in the throne room with Azriel, going through some paperwork when the door flung open.

Three guards walked in, two of which were dragging a malnourished looking Ithra, who was placed on the floor before me.

A tinge of regret pressed my chest as I took in her sight. She looked overworked and in dire need of food. She wasn’t supposed to look like this.

Damn those rogues for taking my time at the borders! I should have returned much earlier and put an end to this foolishness.

“You can leave.” Azriel ordered from beside me and the guards left the room, standing guard outside the doors.

I wanted to touch her, so much I held my throne to avoid getting up. Her red hair covered most of her face, hindering me from seeing the damage I had caused.

I frowned and just when I wanted to ask her to look at me, she raised her head, and connected eyes with mine.

“Alpha.” She said, and I heard the respect in her voice.

That was a first.

“Ithra.” I cleared my throat. “Do you have an answer for me?”

“I do.”

My brows shot up, “and what would that be.”

“I pledge my loyalty to you, Alpha Zadok.” She said, looking me in the eye. “I submit.”

I didn’t miss the grit in her teeth as they said my name. Neither could I stop the pleasant feeling that enveloped me at the hearing of her submission.

“Good girl.” I praised, surprising myself and Azriel who watched our interactions. “You have chosen wisely.”

I say, not wanting our interactions to end so early. “Is there a reason why you decided so?” I asked, relaxing on my chair.

“I’m glad you asked. Because I have a condition.” She stated, her tone serious.

I didn’t like the idea of being given a condition, but I nodded anyway. “Let’s hear it.”

“No harm must come to my clan. The Celts Coven must be left alone.” She said, I could tell this was a non negotiable.

Infact, I wasn’t surprised she thought I would go ahead to destroy those mongrels after she pledged her life to me.

My reputation always precedes me.

I didn’t correct her misconception, it was best she thought the worst of me. That way, she would think twice before crossing me.

“For as long as you behave, no harm will come to them.” I gave her my word. “That I swear to you.”

“Then we have a deal.” She bowed her head, and her eyes were hidden by the volume of her hair.

“Good. Now that’s settled, we still have some unfinished business.” Ithra shot up at my words, “You didn’t think I forgot your little act of trying to kill one of ours, did you?” I asked, staring her blank in the face.

“No..” She said, looking lost for words.

“I know you have served your due punishment, but I’d like to know.” I sat up on my throne, “why did you want to kill her so badly?”

Ithra didn’t skip a beat, “because she attacked me first.”

“Listen. No matter your reason, I wouldn’t bite. You’re part of us now, I just need to make sure you don’t make a habit of it. You don’t have to lie..”

“Do you believe me or not?” She snapped, and Azriel made to move but I stopped him.

“I believe you.” I said to her without skipping a beat. “But I must warn you, I do not take being lied to lightly.”

“She attacked me first. Sollel was there, everyone will bear witness to that.”

“Sollel?” I turned to Azriel. “I thought Sollel was out of duty and in my quarters?”

“She returned to work. I told you some time ago.” He answered, surprising me.

“For how long?”

“A few months.”

I turned back to Ithra. “Since you’re so sure, I’ll bring in Sollel.”

Azriel immediately walked out of the room, and after a brief talk with the guards, he returned back to his spot, notifying me that Sollel was on her way.

My eyes remained on Ithra who was unfazed until there were knocks and the door opened.

Sollel walks in and joins Ithra on the floor with her head bowed.

“Raise your head.” I immediately ordered, “how have you been?”

“Fine thank you, Alpha.” She answered with a smile.

“Good. I apologize for the urgent call but I needed to clarify something.” My eyes narrowed on Ithra. “Do you recognize the lady beside you?”

She nodded.

I clapped my hands, “Excellent. How did you meet her?”

“We worked in the kitchen together some weeks ago.”

“I presume that was the day a fight broke inside the kitchen?”

“Yes alpha.”

“Can you tell me what transpired between her and Morgan?”

Sollel hesitated, looking between Ithra and myself.

“No need to be scared, I just wanted to get the account from you because I trust you. Is that okay?”

“Y-yes A-alpha.” She stuttered.

“That’s it. So let’s hear you.”

For the next few seconds, the room was silent, as we all waited for Sollel to speak. Just when I was losing my patience, she immediately spoke, shocking the hell out of me.

“She insulted you and when Morgan tried to correct her, she charged at her with knives.”