The Alpha’s Substitute Mate

Isabella

When I woke up, it was dusk already and the moon was glowing intensely. I stirred on the bed and Malcolm was still beside me. I remember falling asleep on the couch in the living room, I guess he carried me upstairs and must have traced my room with my scent. His manly arms were around my waist. The feeling of having Malcolm in my arms after all these weeks was surreal. I could feel Sia’s light purrs deep in my mind.

I smiled, positioning my eyes to stare at him carefully. His hair fell messily to his face, his low stubble framed his jaw beautifully and his cherry soft lips glowed under the moon’s ray that seeped through the draperies. I couldn’t help but take a few moments to relish the sweet feeling of having my mate, back again in my arms. I took my sweet time scanning his body, his perfect thick brows, and his irresistible lips. I fought the urge to kiss him awake. He was still naked on the bed, with only the silk sheets covering the lower half of his body. I smiled naughtily, lowering my gaze to his broad arms and chest. I could see the outline of his tattoo and suddenly I wanted to run my fingers on it and wrap my legs around him. I closed my eyes remembering the blissful moment not too long ago. I smiled at the way his body recognized and reacted to my touch and kisses, his sweet moans, and the manner in which his lips took my name out. I loved it. I wanted to experience it all again. It was a feeling that would never grow old, and I was incapable of having enough of him. Never. I was drowning deeper in my erotic thoughts when Malcolm’s voice filled the chamber and I inhaled deeply, pulling my eyes open.

“Isn’t it too early for impure thoughts?” He asked, the gate of his eyes still shut but his lips formed a large smile while his hands pulled me on top of him. I used the opportunity to straddle him. I couldn’t repress the smile that momentarily found my lips as his warm hands caressed my back seductively.

” Looks like I’m not the only one having that kind of thought,” I whispered over his lips, forcing him to pull his eyes open. I leaned on him, pressing my hardened nipples against his toned chest and my hips pressed against him so that I could feel his bones.

Malcolm groaned, running his hands over my body and his amber eyes regarded me quietly “I’m glad to be here with you,” He whispered to me, sweeping back the natural curls of my soft hair.

I held onto him tighter, inhaling his scent. ” Me too.”

He chuckled and said, “How about we eat first, and continue what you’re thinking.” He muttered in the same manner I did. And I heard the rumbling of his tummy indicating that he was hungry.

I gently pulled out of his grasp and planted a kiss on his forehead before I grabbed onto the sheets that covered me, pulled them away from my body, and stood up from the bed. We picked up our clothes from the floor, dressed up, and went down to eat.

We got downstairs to the dining and met Lance and Violet setting the table for dinner. Lance came and hugged his brother while Vi bowed in respect. I glanced around and Jack wasn’t there.

“What about Jack?” I took a seat around the chair, and so did Malcolm.

” He went to get some groceries in town, he would be back soon.” Lance drawled in his husky voice, taking a sip from his drink before his prodding eyes met mine.

” Luna, you never told me that my brother would be joining us, or was it supposed to be a surprise?” He asked

I shook my head ” I really do not have any idea about his coming.” He pulled his gaze away from me, focusing it on Malcolm.

” What happened, brother? You changed your mind about the title?” He counted his words before pulling his eyes back to his dinner. I watched as Malcolm stared briefly at his brother before picking up the silver cup and he brought it to his lips.

” Yeah, I realized that Bella was my life and I couldn’t function without her beside me, and I realized the bond between us is not something that could easily be severed. So I made my decision, I wanted Isabella. And the only way out was to decline the Alpha position. Right now the pack is without an Alpha.” Malcolm uttered.

I exhaled in elation, resting my fingers under my chin. Malcolm’s eyes moved from Lance, traveled to Violet, and regarded their curled-up hands for a second.

“Violet is my destined mate. I found out she was the one,

first time we eloped with Luna.” Lance answered his unsaid question.

“Tell me, brother, what’s your plan? Lance shifted his plates aside, and leaned back on the chair, his penetrating eyes on Mal.

“I have decided to rule North Central, with Bella by my side while you and your mate,” He paused and stared at Violet and Lance before he continued ” While you and your mate would rule Blood Moon pack. I understand that everyone in the pack may not be happy about my decision but It’s the right thing to do. I can’t keep my mate in a place that brings back haunted memories and also messes with her mental health.

With this arrangement, everybody will be happy, and the family will still be united and in peace.” He voiced calmly, while everybody listened.

” So when do we move?” Lance said, after regarding me for a second in silence.

” I’m yet to receive any reply from Luna, her consent first before we proceed,” Malcolm’s deep loving hazel eyes fell on me, regarding me almost like he was pleading with his eyes.

His gaze was boring hard into my eyes as if he wanted to take a peek at my soul.

I breathed out in relief as my heart swelled with joy. The thoughts of being together and growing old with Malcolm by my side were making me explode with subtle joy.

” Yes, I will go with you, Malcolm. Together we will rule North Central.” I said with my eyes holding his gaze.

” It’s sorted, we leave tomorrow at dusk,” Malcolm said and moved closer to where I was.

He came closer to where I was sitting, his large hands cupped my face, and I moaned at the sweet tingles that erupted as he swept back the locks of my hair before he crashed his lips on mine.