The Supreme Alpha

Author's note: This is from Zoe's point of view

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After of unknown measure of time, Diana decided to perch herself on top of a big rock, next to a river, just as she promised.

The view of the river shimmering under the moonlight was majestic, and the forest all around us was peaceful, but I was restless.

'Did you have enough running?', I asked, afraid that she will say 'no'.

She snickered. 'For now. I would love more, but for the first time, this should be enough. Did you finish thinking about your oh-so-horrible situation?'

While Diana was running, I was recollecting my childhood. I didn't remember my mother clearly because she was never present, and she left me when I was a child. I will never forgive her for leaving me behind. What kind of a mother does that?

I remembered Joe and the times when Luca was there for me. It was bittersweet to reminiscent those moments, and Diana was listening attentively, yet now she had to be snarky.

'Why can't you be compassionate? We are sharing a body, you know?', I complained.

'I don't get it. Why do you need to be so dramatic about everything? There is no need for a pity party. You grew up in bad circumstances, but you were not alone, and you turned out fine. Focus on what you have, there is so much goodness around you. Enjoy it.'

I would roll my eyes if I could control my body. 'How can you be so easygoing? You do realize that the Moon Goddess decided that my brother is our mate?'

'Brother, schmother…', Diana said casually. 'Do you know that wolves can mate with their siblings or parents? It's normal for us. Our concept of family is different from the one humans have. As soon as we are adults, we belong to the pack and anyone is free for enjoying carnal pleasures.'

Now I was glad that I didn't have a body, because I would gag. It's normal to be intimate with siblings or parents? Me and Joe? She's got to be kidding me.

Diana approved my reaction. 'At least you are not repulsed by the idea of being with Luca.'

Well, she was right. 'Luca was always by my side. Supportive, attentive. Really, he is the sweetest guy in the world.'

'Don't you think that he was the sweetest because you are mates? Was he sweet toward other girls, or only you?', Diana asked. 'After all, you are soulmates from birth. The bond only helps you recognize each other.'

I knew this. Yes, Luca was always my sanctuary from bad things, and my echo chamber when good things happened.

Was he kind to other girls? Luca was always polite, but he would never go out of his way for anyone other than me. 

Oh, God! I talked to him about Ash! How embarrassing.

Diana snickered. 'Well, at least he didn't talk to you about his girlfriends.'

This reminded me. 'I don't think that Luca had any.'

'See? He is perfect. Didn't you want to exchange v-cards with your mate?'

Yes. Luca is perfect in any sense, except that he is my freaking brother!

'Shh…', Diana shushed me. 'Mate is here.'

I panicked. I was not ready. 'Run, Diana!'

'No.', she cut me off.

I was livid. How did I end up sharing a body with a disobedient wolf? And now when it counts, Diana is the one in control.

'What do you mean, no?'

'Mate came here because he has something on his mind. You owe to give him a chance. At least listen to what he has to say.'

Images of rowdy werewolves frolicking flashed in my mind and my panic increased. 'What if he doesn't want to talk? What if he tries to mark me against my will?'

'Come on. Mate or not, this is still Luca. Do you think he will do such a thing?'

I cursed at myself. This whole week was a mess and tonight was horrible to the point of me forgetting who I am, and who Luca is. No matter if we are mates or not, he is still my Luca, the boy I grew up with.

Diana raised her head, and I could sense the scent of apples intensifying, and there he was. A majestic chocolate-colored wolf.

He was approaching us slowly with his head lowered, indicating that he means no harm. Submission. He will do whatever I want.

I couldn't believe my eyes. Even in this situation, Luca was assuring me that he was putting me first.

And then he whimpered. My heart cracked when his sadness and insecurities splashed on me.

'Let me talk to him, Diana.', I urged her. 'We need to shift back.'

If I had a body, I would be crying. Crying, because of how much my running away hurt Luca. I made him feel unwanted, inadequate. That was not my intention.

My selfish decision to run wounded the only person who never harmed me. Luca always protected me, put me first, and at the crucial moment when he craved recognition, I acted like a self-absorbed snob.

I need to apologize. Will he accept it?

I hoped that the damage I did can be fixed.

We were sharing emotions, so Diana knew that I calmed down and that I will not do anything rashly. But before she gave me control, Diana leaped off the rock and approached Luca's wolf.

The two of them sniffed each other, and my system filled with the addictive scent of apples as she rubbed her head on his neck.

I could see Luca's tail wagging in approval.

His proximity came with a familiar sense of belonging and I had a feeling that things will be alright.

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The shift back into my human form was equally painful. Diana told me that things will get better with practice, but she was unable to tell me how much practice I will require until I can feel the difference.

By the time I came to my senses, I found myself curled up on Luca's lap with his arms cradling my naked form.

Everywhere our bodies touched was electrifying, like a soothing current that seeped into my system and converged at my core.

My eyes snapped open in horror.

I was naked, in Luca's arms, and I was aroused! How embarrassing.

Luca pushed the hair from my face with the tips of his fingers, as if nothing was strange about our situation.

"How do you feel?" His voice was much deeper than I remembered it, somewhat strained.

Instead of responding, I tried to cover my private parts with my hands without much success. But the biggest problem was that when I wiggled, I felt his hot rock-hard erection rubbing against my bottom.

Luca stifled a groan.

OK. Now I definitely wanted to disappear.

"Can you let me go?", I asked in a shaky voice.

"Can we talk?", he asked in return.

"Not until I cover up."

Luca released a long breath. "There is nothing to cover up with nearby. Unless you want us to go into the water."

I would take anything. "I'm fine with that."

He spread his arms, releasing me from his hold.

"Don't look at me.", I snapped, and Luca gave me a quizzical look.

I couldn't believe him! Why was he mocking me?

But he probably already saw everything so… I scrambled off his lap and dashed into the river.

The water was only waist-deep. I squatted in order to get in the water up to my neck, and I was grateful for my werewolf-heated body, otherwise, I would shiver. The water was cold. Luckily, the current was not strong, so I was able to balance myself without much effort while standing on the riverbed that was muddy and covered with slimy rocks.

I glanced toward the shore and my breath hitched at the sight of Luca who was entering the water leisurely.

Diana howled in my head. 'Mate is eye candy! I approve! Let's get him!'

I wanted her to stop because her excitement was affecting me, but I had to admit that she was right.

Luca's visual was impressive. The tight landscape of his body was enhanced by the moonlight that threw shadows over him, but my sight was glued on his erection that waved at me as he moved.

Everything about this felt wrong.

'Not true', Diana spoke into my mind.

She was right. The only thing wrong with this was that Luca is my brother.

Luca joined me in the water, and he got down on my level, about one step away from me.

"Zoe, I have a confession to make…", he said right away while avoiding looking at me. "I lied."

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