The Supreme Alpha

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

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I was lazing in bed while waiting for Duke to return after his chat with Fynn.

I probably dozed off because it felt like only a few minutes passed, and he was back already.

With inhuman speed, Duke removed his clothes and dived under the cover to snuggle with me. I love our mornings together.

Holding, caressing, skin to skin... heavenly.

Duke told me about Fynn's request that involved taking in werewolves who live with Fynn, and asked me what I think about it.

"I think that it's a good idea."

Duke made a face. "I knew you will say that."

I am aware that Duke doesn't have an intention to take his father's place and lead a pack of werewolves, but some things can't be avoided.

"Listen to me, Duke.", I said seriously. "If we are successful in awakening your wolf, many werewolves will become aware of your existence, and that will go beyond just Pio and his group. Based on a reasonable assumption, some werewolves will be excited that a real Alpha showed up, some will hate the idea, and everyone else will go from indifferent to curious. We can't predict how many will support your existence and how many will see you as a threat, but we can say with confidence that everyone will want to know who you are and there is not a single thing you can do to prevent it. Fynn is not the most likable guy, but he was loyal to your father, just like everyone else who is currently living with Fynn. All of them will welcome the idea of returning here and they will protect your father's legacy."

Duke pursed his lips while eyeing me suspiciously. "Why do I have a feeling that you prepared this speech in advance?"

I stifled a giggle. I really didn't prepare it in advance, but I was thinking about it.

Yes, I was thinking about each of those people and if I want them near me, Duke, and my fosterlings. The only two persons who I wouldn't want to see on a daily basis were Ari and Bia.

Those two sisters bullied Zoe, Luca, and Ash while they stayed with them, and there was the incident 1when I lost control and accidentally drained a few hundred years out of Ari's lifespan.

I haven't seen Ari since then, but if she somehow figured out that I'm the reason for her current condition, I will pretend that I have no idea what she's talking about. The only two witnesses were Zoe and Luca, and those two will confirm whatever I say. 

If Ari insists on running her mouth, I can finish the job and drain her vitality completely. 

"It's good that Fynn made this request in advance.", I said. "Let's think about any conditions they need to fulfill in order to stay here. We can give them houses and jobs in the town. But there is no point in discussing this before your wolf awakens. It will take you some time to adjust to your wolf, and only after we confirm that you got a grip on his presence in you, we can introduce you and him to the world."

Duke agreed with this. I knew he will.

He changed the topic. "I saw Luca. He was bringing breakfast in bed for Zoe."

Luca is a darling. He was always super-considerate of Zoe and I can't believe how mature he is for a seventeen years-old boy. "Aww… that's so sweet of him."

"I offered him condoms."

I slapped Duke's shoulder playfully. "I didn't need to know that. And why do you have condoms?"

We don't need them because I can't get pregnant. Anxiety swelled inside me.

"Don't tell me that you are planning to sleep with some other woman? Or did you sleep already?"

Duke's eyes flashed in panic. "Where do you get such ideas, woman? Aren't we fostering two healthy teenage boys? We need to be ready to provide for them." He cleared his throat awkwardly. "Anyway, that's not why I mentioned it…"

And then Duke told me about the mating ceremony and how a mate's mark starts the reproductive cycle for a she-wolf.

I found that fascinating.

"Doesn't that mean that if a she-wolf is mated to a human she can't have children?", I asked after giving it some thought.

Duke shook his head. "Fynn mentioned that there are some potions that will increase fertility."

Well, that made sense. It's all about hormones, so unless a she-wolf is missing some bits or there is some physical defect, a hormonal therapy (aka potion) might do the trick.

"Don't you think that sounds like your situation?"

I didn't get it. "What?"

"You said that you don't have periods. Maybe you are missing that trigger to start the…", Duke's voice trailed, and then he spoke with urgency, "I didn't mean to pressure you. I am fine without kids. I just remembered that you were unhappy when you mentioned that you can't get pregnant, so I thought… I mean… I… Ugh…"

"It's OK.", I lied. It was not OK.

To be honest, I didn't want kids. Not now, at least. But the fact that I couldn't have them was bothering me more than I wanted to admit.

It's good that werewolves know that a mark from a mate will grant them the ability to get pregnant. But I am not a werewolf.

I didn't want to get my hopes up because even if Duke's theory is correct and there is some trigger that will allow me to carry a child, without knowing what I am, I can't know what that trigger is, so there is no point in thinking about it.

"Anything else?", I asked, eager to divert the topic.

Duke pulled me closer to him and sighed. "I am truly sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."

"I know you didn't." Now, this was the truth.

We spent some time holding each other in silence.

I love when we talk, laugh, make love. And I love our silence as well.

Anything with Duke is wonderful.

My phone rang and I saw that it was Ash.

He wanted to talk to me, and I told him that we can meet in ten minutes.

"What does he want?", Duke asked.

"He is coming here.", I said while squirming out of Duke's embrace. If Ash is coming, I wanted to put some clothes on.

Duke grumbled something under his breath, but he also went to pick up clothes he discarded when he returned from his talk with Fynn.

"I hate guests.", Duke mumbled while pulling a t-shirt over his head. "They disturb our mornings."

I stifled a laugh. "They will leave soon and then we will have all the time in the world."

"Yeah, yeah…", Duke drawled. "But there is that harpy and you want to adopt more werewolves."

I didn't know how to respond to this, so I didn't.

The truth was that I feared these were our last days in peace. After we wake up Duke's wolf, we have no way of predicting how Duke's personality will change, and there will be much more than just guests we will need to deal with.

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Duke and I met with Ash in the study.

Ash said that he wanted to talk to me, but Duke tagged along.

"Can you ask Mitch to drop me off to London?", Ash asked as soon as he closed the door behind him.

"When?", I asked while wondering what's with the urgency.

"As soon as possible.", Ash responded.

"Why?", Duke was the one to ask.

"You know why.", Ash said while looking at his feet.

I knew why also, but I wanted to hear it from him. "Is this about Luca and Zoe?"

Ash nodded.

I was not sure what to say to this, but Duke gave my hand a squeeze, indicating that he will handle it.

"Your girlfriend found her mate and you got dumped.", Duke said bluntly. "You are running away. What will that accomplish?"

Ash shook his head. "This is not just any girlfriend and not just any guy. This is Zoe and Luca is my best friend. At least he was, until now."

Duke snorted. "Was? If this little bump can ruin your friendship, then he was not your best friend. Besides, what will you do in London? Party? Drink? Work until you pass out? How will that help?"

Ash finally lifted his gaze to look at Duke. "What do you think I should do?"

"What do you want to do?", Duke responded with a question.

"I want to break every bone in Luca's body."

I was shocked at the amount of venom in Ash's words. He really meant it.

Is it normal for a seventeen years-old kid to harbor so much anger?

I didn't get it. 

How much I've known, Ash was not the picture-perfect boyfriend. He was fooling around behind Zoe's back!

Was this a guy thing? Or a werewolf thing? 

I looked at Duke, hoping that he will see my concern, but he either didn't see it, or he ignored it.

"Then do it.", Duke said flatly to Ash.

I gaped at Duke. Did he say what I think he said? Did he just approve of Ash's desire to cripple Luca?

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