The Supreme Alpha

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

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Zoe wanted to talk to Serina in private and I decided to linger in the living room and wait for them to finish.

Everyone dispersed after breakfast with individuals under one hundred years old following Mona toward the garden, to participate in some activity she prepared.

I'm not sure how much fun those activities are, but I know that Hugo and Emilio are attracted to the prizes that Mona got for winners, so they are super-enthusiastic.

Electronics, travel vouchers, designer clothing. Mona is like super-rich Santa… but she is a girl… and it's not Christmas.

With the noisemakers gone, and nothing more pressing to do, I took a moment to reflect on the current state of things.

After Zoe and Serina are done with the girl-only chat, I will join them in the lab to give my blood sample for DNA testing.

I can't wait for that last obstacle to be removed so I can fully enjoy my mate.

The image of Zoe naked writhing under me is impossible to forget, and I'm sure that we will create many more memories, just like the one from last night.

I was a nervous wreck since the blood oath ceremony, but after last night, I can say that it was all worth it. Zoe in my arms feels so right and I can't wait to put my mark on her.

Actually, it's much longer than one week. For years, I'm watching Zoe and suppressing my desire for her. But not anymore.

Shadow is equally thrilled. I remember his excitement washing over me in waves last night, and I nearly lost my hearing while he howled from happiness when he and Diana ran toward the mansion.

Diana… a fitting name for Zoe's beautiful wolf.

As much as Shadow was craving for his time with Diana, I couldn't wait to be with Zoe.

I thought that our make-out session in the river was amazing, but when we got into my room (now OUR room), it was on a totally different level. 

The shower was stimulating, and when we moved to the bed, I thought that I will explode.

Kissing Zoe feels divine as her flavors of caramel are the best thing ever, but kissing her down there is even better. I can't believe I actually did that! And she allowed it. More than allowed, she fisted my hair and called my name breathlessly, and I can't wait to do it again.

It's all surreal. The girl I worshiped silently for years, is mine. All mine. Only mine. 

When we are done with the official part of this birthday party and guests leave (I'm counting, four more hours), I plan to lock myself with Zoe and lick her sweet pussy until she loses her voice. Yup. That sounds like a wonderful plan.

The villa suddenly became eerie silent, and my instincts told me to stay alert.

I closed my eyes in order to sense my surroundings.

Just as I guessed, there was a familiar presence approaching me.

"There you are…", Ash said from the door, not trying to conceal the fact that he was looking for me.

After our conflict this morning, I can imagine that it's nothing good.

"Can we talk?", he said with a fake smile.

I sneered at the bastard. He interrupted my sweet time with Zoe last night, and then he sneaked into my room to watch her sleeping. And both times he was spouting some nonsense about how Zoe is still his girlfriend. She will be his only over my dead body!

We would clash that morning if Zoe didn't interfere. Does Ash really think I will believe his poorly constructed façade of a cultured guy?

'Ignore him or hit him!', Shadow growled in my mind. He didn't think that Ash wants to settle anything with his words, and I agreed with him.

"Are you sure you want to talk?"

Ash shrugged. "We need to start somewhere."

Well, he had a point. "OK. Talk."

"Not here.", Ash said and gestured toward the hallway.

I stood up and followed after him.

I didn't want to be close to Ash, but it was childish to spoil our years of friendship over one bad day. Less than a day, actually.

I will never forgive Ash that he cheated on Zoe, but the fact is that Ash not treating Zoe well, played in my favor. Sure, Zoe doesn't know that Ash cheated, but if he was a dotting boyfriend, she would have difficulty letting go of him even with the mate bond forming between us.

Zoe is a kind girl and guilty conscience would eat her up and spoil our happiness.

I was ready to push my previous grudges aside if Ash accepts that Zoe and I are together, and he stops acting like a toddler who is throwing a tantrum over a toy he can't have.

We exited the villa through the side door, out of the sight of our friends whose clamor was going further away. It seems they were going into the forest.

I was looking in the direction of the noise, trying to see if I can spot someone, and then I felt a sharp pain as the bastard sucker punched me. First in the face, and then in the stomach.

Shadow stirred inside me, urging me to respond with equal measure, but I pushed him back. We can hit each other until we pass out, but then what?

I staggered back and held onto my stomach. "What the hell, Ash!?"

He flexed his fingers into a fist and smirked at me. "It's true. This does make me feel better."

I looked at him in disbelief as my cheek throbbed. "You said that you want to talk."

"I am talking.", he said smugly. "With my fists."

"Are you really stupid to think that a fight will resolve anything?"

Ash exhaled sharply. "I know that I want something you won't give me. What else can I do?"

"Zoe is not a thing you can give and take.", I spat angrily. "If you don't know what to do, I suggest talking before you start hitting."

"There is no point talking."

At that moment, I really hated Ash, but I didn't want to fight him. It wouldn't solve anything, even though he had a point. We both wanted the same thing, and it was mine.

And he was right. There was no point talking.

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I turned to leave. I had no intention of being his punching bag so that he can vent his frustration, and fighting back will only spur him further.

"Where are you going!?", Ash shouted and grabbed my shoulder.

I shook my shoulder away from his hold. "If this is why you called me, I'm leaving. Only an idiot will think that beating me up will make Zoe accept you back."

Ash shook his head. "I know that she is out of my reach and it's your fault."

My fault? Well, I guess he needed to blame someone, and I've got the honors. "Even if you make our mate bond disappear, Zoe will not be yours. Not now, not ever."

Ash agreed with this. "She always believed in the mate bond. From the moment she recognized you as her mate, she won't look at another man. Ever. Even if I snap your neck in two, Zoe will grieve for eternity, but she will never be mine."

I really couldn't understand his mindset. "Why can't you let her go, Ash?"

"Don't talk about things you don't understand!"

"But I do understand, Ash!" His stubbornness irritated me to no end, and I was shouting at this point. "Don't forget that Zoe was misguided to believe how you might be her mate, but my head was clear. I knew that she was not my sister, and I knew that what I feel for her are not brotherly affections. But I stood on the side and watched the two of you make out and I listened to her stories of how you shared ice cream and how touching it was when you gave her your jacket while watching the outdoor movie and it got windy. I didn't throw a tantrum because I wanted her to be happy. Why can't you do the same?"

"You want me to watch you be happy with Zoe and enjoy the sight?"

I shrugged. "It's your problem how much you will enjoy it, but you should not spoil her happiness."

"I can't be happy when I see you with her. Maybe you didn't come with us on dates, but your presence always lingered between me and Zoe. She always spoke about how you are kind and considerate. Luca, the perfect brother. Perfect man. Whichever girl ends up with you will be the lucky one. Because of you, she refused to let me touch her."

I was flabbergasted. Was he jealous because Zoe spoke highly of me?

If he was bothered, why didn't he change for the better so that Zoe praises him?

"I really don't get you, Ash. Are you telling me that you suddenly realized you are in love with Zoe? If that's the truth, it came too late. Not because she found out that I'm her mate, but because you fooled around with all those girls."

Ash's eyes flashed in anger. "What do you know?"

"I know that if you really loved Zoe, you would keep it in your pants. You were fine knowing that Zoe is waiting for you at home while you jumped from one girl to another. Do you know why Zoe didn't let you touch you? It's because no matter how much you showered, she could smell those sluts on you…"

'POW!'

This punch in the face made me see stars. I think the bastard broke my nose.

I staggered backward and shook my head. I blinked in time to see Ash rushing toward me with a crazed stare.

I was ready to dodge him when I thought I heard Zoe's voice.

'Mate is here!', Shadow exclaimed.

Zoe? No, no… if she sees us fighting, Zoe will use her ability. She looked so weak this morning, and she didn't recuperate.

I turned in the direction of the villa, and I saw Zoe running toward me with a panicked expression on her beautiful face.

I wanted to tell Zoe to stay away, but then I felt an excruciating pain flaring in my lower back.

The last thing I saw was Zoe falling on her knees, only a few steps away from me. Why was she reaching for her back?

My groan mixed with Zoe's, and then darkness consumed me.

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