The Forbidden Alpha

Adea

Getting in the shower, I washed quickly, eager to cuddle with Ethan. Not being near him was driving my wolf and my senses crazy. When I got out of the shower, I wrapped the towel around me before sticking my head out of the bathroom door.

He was laying on the bed next to the clothes I had pulled out to change into. He looked up and smiled when he saw my hesitation. Lifting my chin up, I walked over and picked up the clothes.

His eyebrow lifted as his eyes trailed down my body. Breathing in, I inhaled his intoxicating scent. My nerves felt like they were on fire, every fiber in my body trying to pull me to him.

Magnets pulling towards the other. I couldn’t stay away from him. Dropping my towel, I got dressed quickly, and ignored the groan behind me. Ignored the way he made me feel. I walked into the bathroom to brush my teeth and after about five minutes, the door opened.

Ethan’s head popped in, “Come to bed.”

When I walked back into the room, he was wearing briefs and he was shirtless. His hair was a bit of a mess but my fingers twitched. I wanted to run my fingers through his hair. His gaze was soft, not his usual intense gaze.

Moving closer, I went to place my hands on his chest and ask him about Gabe’s trial. But he moved so quickly, my heart skipped when he grabbed hold of my wrists tightly. The sparks from his touch turned me on and I needed to bite my lip to avoid making any embarrassing sounds.

What did he see when he looked at me? What thoughts were in his mind as he looked at me? He went to say something but then stopped. I reached for him and his grip on my wrists tightened.

I wanted to touch him, ask him questions, get to know him more, but the look on his face looked so calm I didn’t want to disturb him.

Before I could even reach out and touch him, he was on top of me, his legs pressed against my thighs, his head pressed to where my mark would go.

His warm lips pressed against my neck and shivers ran down my spine. “Goodnight little mate,” he murmured as he lay down next to me. Ethan pulled me into his chest and I listened to his breathing as it lulled me to sleep.

****

When I wake up the next morning, I could hear his light snoring. Groggily, I open my eyes and peer around the room. His room looked like something you’d see advertised on Insta. All of the furniture was made from real oak, the carpet was the hide of a black bear.

Getting up, I noticed right away that he didn’t have any photos. His room was twice if not three times the size of the room I had downstairs. There was a fireplace and a long sectional.

Peering back at Ethan sleeping, I didn’t have the heart to wake him. My stomach growled and I needed food. After I wash up, I quietly slip out and get into the elevator.

When the doors open, I walk out and spot Mavy sitting in the sitting room looking a little lost. She’s wearing a red floral spring dress that falls below her knees and her hair is braided in one french braid.

Despite what Shane’s done to me… she’s been my best friend for the last four years. I wanted to keep what was going on hidden from her.

I never meant to hurt her or cause her family so much pain. I don’t know why he did those things to me… and I don’t know how to explain what was going on to her.

Were we dating? No… Did he sexually touch me? Yes… Did I let him? No, but did I do anything to stop him?

“Was there anything you could have done?” Kor asks me.

I don’t have an answer.

“It wasn’t supposed to be like this. We were supposed to find her mate and she was going to live happily ever after,” I say. I know it’s not her fault but I’m upset.

Mavy’s lower lip quivers and I feel that tinge of guilt again.

I walk over to her and tap her shoulder before she notices me.

“Hey Ady,” she mumbles.

“I asked daddy if I could stay behind yesterday and talk to you. He didn’t want to risk it……” Mavy sighs.

“I would have talked yesterday but I get it. I wouldn’t want to make your dad uncomfortable.”

She looks at me and smiles weakly. Her eyes are red and puffy from crying and she has bags under her eyes. She probably hasn’t been able to sleep since…

I close the distance between us and wrap her up in a hug. She stiffens but returns the hug. We pull apart and there’s a moment of silence before w sit side-by-side…

“The sitting room is a little too… public for us to talk. We can go somewhere else if you don’t feel comfortable Mavy.”

She looks around and I follow her gaze. The sitting room is empty but there are a few people walking into the kitchen.

She shakes her head and smiles at me. “This is fine, there aren’t that many people here.”

“Where’s Nikki?” I ask.

“She’s sleeping in. I was hoping to speak to you alone,” Mavy says, folding her arms in front of her chest.

I nodded unsure of what to say.

“How long has this been going on?” She asks me.

“Honestly, it wasn’t this serious at first. He never… things escalated this past week or two,” I tell her.

“I wanted to tell you at first but I was afraid of losing you,” I say, and my voice cracks.

“When did it start? Where, how?” She asks flustered.

“The first time was at breakfast when you first mentioned the Ball,” I start.

“Wh-… In front of everyone?” She asks and her eyes grow wide.

Sigh.

“Yes. And the second time was after school. Nikki drove us home and I was late to the car. He asked me to meet him after school. I had this feeling I shouldn’t have gone… but I did…”

She closes her eyes and nods.

“After the meeting yesterday, we heard what happened and Alpha Ethan declared Shane’s punishment. It changed things. I will be taking over for my dad in the future… but I… I know what he did to you Adea and I’m so sorry.”

Mavy’s crying now and her hands are shaking. “I’m sorry he hurt you and did this to us. But he’s my brother… my twin brother. I don’t know why he did those things but I’m… I’m wrecked. What do I do without him? How do I go every day without him? He’s my best friend.”

Reaching out, I grab her hands. “No matter what happened, I’ll always be your friend. So don’t feel bad for me. Shane did this to me, not you. I don’t want it to be awkward between us. I love you.”

I take a deep breath. “Things will be different now but please know that I have your back. Always. Shane’s banishment doesn’t mean that he isn’t your brother anymore.”

She sniffles, “But he can’t come home ever again!”

“I know but you can plan to meet up with him outside of the pack territory. That way you’re not breaking any rules. I know it sucks and it’s not the same but you’ll be able to see him at least, right?”

She nods and wipes at her tears.

We hug.

“You guys didn’t talk about what happened to you,” Kor points out.

“I know we didn’t talk about what happened and honestly, I’m grateful she didn’t ask. I don’t know if I can talk about it right now.”

Our conversation was short and ended when more people started coming down for breakfast. We promised to keep in touch before she headed back to her room.

My heart ached but I was happy I was able to clear the air between us.