It's been two days since the fight with Damien and I still haven't had a chance to apologize. I've been so busy with the new pack members and everything that I've had to put Damien to the back of my mind. It's been hard, I haven't been sleeping at all, my anger is becoming too much to handle that I have to hide myself away from everyone, including Marty.

Right now, I'm in the office away from everyone. I'm afraid that I could end up hurting someone again and I don't want that.

I discard another letter from another Alpha, it's the fifth threatening letter I have received since news spread about there being a female Alpha. They all basically say the same thing; I shouldn't be an Alpha, I'm a disgrace to the female population, I will never be able to protect my pack.

I rolled my eyes and sat back in my chair, I have a killer headache coming on. Readying myself for more work, I opened my eyes and could only see red.

Sitting upright, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. Something is not right. I strained my hearing as far as I could, faint growls reached me. I quickly jumped up and ran out of the house, following my instincts as I couldn't see very well.

I stopped dead and let out a feral growl as a white hot pain ripped through my shoulder. My wolf instantly howled out to her mate, my hands shook and I let the half shift take over.

Damien's in trouble.

As soon as the thought entered my mind, I took off in the direction of Damien.

As soon as I crossed the border I had two guards on me, ignoring them I ran faster. The fighting was getting louder.

I entered the pack centre and immediately my eyes found Damien, he was bleeding from a wound to his shoulder and was crouched low in attack mode, opposite him was his beta which surprised me. The beta was severely wounded and barely able to stand.

I jumped in front of Damien and growled, when that did nothing, I gently laid my hand on his shoulder. Instantly the tension left his body and he stood up straight, his eyes cleared and locked onto mine. A small smile lit up his face and then he drew me into his arms, my wolf sighed in pleasure and I felt my half shift retreat. I wrapped my arms around his waist and snuggled my face into his chest, the both of us inhaling the other's scent, insuring our wolves that they are okay.

A few minutes had gone by when I remembered we had an audience, I stepped away and a low growl left Damien, I slipped my hand into his and gave it a squeeze.

“So, what's going on?”

“None of your business” his beta growled out as he tried to get up

“Tony, continue talking to my mate like that and I'll rip your throat out” Damien's voice was low and dangerous, sending shivers down my back “someone take him to the pack doctor” a few people tried helping him up but he pushed them away.

Damien tugged on my hand and pulled me inside. I looked around in awe, the pack house was gorgeous. It was a mix of old and new, which makes sense given who the Alpha is. The whole structure was built like a log cabin, with modern add ons as the pack has grown, we walked through a newer addition, down a hallway and into what I assume is Damien's office. Bookshelves lined the walls on all sides, his desk faced the door with a large chair behind it, a sofa sat in front of the window and that's where he led me.

He sat down and I couldn't help but sit on his lap, my wolf needed to be close to her mate and I was only too happy to oblige. His hand went into my hair and I could feel a rumble in my chest form when he started softly playing with my hair.

“Damien, I'm sorry for the way I acted the other day” I leant my head on his shoulder

“Mananchara, it was my fault, I let my wolf get too worked up. I never should have let him take control”

“Well, let's just say we were both wrong and leave it at that”

I felt Damien nod but other than that we didn't move, the both of us just enjoying being in each other's arms again.

After a few minutes of silence, I remembered why I was there.

“Can you tell me why you and your beta were fighting?”

Damien sighed “because I suggested that we join the packs together but instead of both of us lead, I would step down and you would take over. But he didn't like that, started mouthing off and my wolf lost it on him”

My head shot up at his words, him step down? I lead both packs? What is he thinking?

“What? Why would you step down completely? I won't be able to run such a large pack” I think I'm on the verge of hyperventilating

Damiens large hands caressed my cheeks and my heart started slowing down.

“Alyssa, I will be by your side always but I have been an Alpha for over 300 years and frankly I have had enough. I have found you now and I want to spend plenty of time with you and Marty and any other pups we may have. Besides, you currently have over 200 wolves in your pack and you manage quite well, in fact, you make it look easy”

Thoughts and scenarios wrangled for space in my mind, on one hand, I liked the idea but on the other, how the fuck am I going to be able to lead a pack with almost 500 wolves? My mind slowed the more I thought about it, I have Thrain as my Beta and I'll have Damien by my side to help. Plus, aren't I always saying I want a mate who will treat me like an equal?

“I think I'll get used to it. But are you sure you're okay with it?”

Damien started chuckling “more than okay with it, I'm looking forward to spending my days playing with Marty and supporting my beautiful mate”

“You'll be viewed as weak by some people” I pointed out

“Being Alpha doesn't make you strong, being loved and surrounded by family and friends makes you strong”

I couldn't argue with that, having loved ones around always makes me feel better.

“Now, mananchara, how did you know I was fighting with Tony?

Oh yes, the entire reason I am over here at this present moment. I had completely forgotten.

“I was doing paperwork and all of a sudden my vision turned red and a searing pain went down my shoulder. I had started to shift when my wolf howled out to you and then I just ran as fast as I could”

Damien sat stunned “you felt my pain? But we aren't fully mated yet”

I shrugged “I'm assuming it's because of me being the Blood Alpha”

“I shouldn't be surprised honestly. I have slot to learn about that”

“You and me both”

We both laughed for a few minutes, until I looked into his eyes and his pupils were dilated and fixated on my mouth. My lips became dry, my tongue darted out and a deep growl left his lips. My own eyes were drawn to his lips, they looked so inviting, I wanted to kiss him.

Damien must have seen the look in my eyes because the next thing I knew, I was in heaven. My hands buried in his hair and I was surprised at how soft it is.

Sparks went off wherever our bodies touched, Damien's hands were in my hair and I could feel him getting hard underneath me. Soft growls left the both of us, my hands left his hair and made their way under his shirt, his body was rock hard and all I want to do is run my tongue along his abs.

A sharp knock bought us back to reality, both of us were breathing heavily and sporting wide grins.

“Alpha?” A females voice floated through the door

“What is it?” Damiens voice was gruff and low

“Tony is asking to talk to you”

“I'll be out soon” Damien's head fell back onto the lounge and he let out a long sigh

“Come on, I should also get back to my pack and Marty”

“I don't want you to leave, but I guess I should go talk to him”

“Yes you should. And don't worry, we will get everything sorted out soon. I am, after all, best friends with the queen”

“Okay Alyssa” Damien rolled his eyes while picking me up off his lap and kissing my nose

“Hey! I actually am, I know it's hard to believe but you'll see for yourself”

“I'm sure I will” he just chuckled as he put me down on my feet “Come on, let's go be good Alphas”

“Alright, I'll talk to you soon” I stood on my tiptoes and brushed a light kiss over his lips before I left.