Alpha Zander
Chapter 30

We had finished our classes for the day and caught up and chatted on the football stands. I got home not too late yesterday evening, just as everyone finished dinner and went to do their own thing. I thankfully didn’t get into any trouble with my parents for skipping out on school. I know | had a valid reason, but I didn’t want to tell them just yet.

It was hard to leave Zander behind like I did, I missed him instantly, and Kia wanted to return to our mate every moment. It was harder than I thought.

“Earth to Ashleigh,” Chloe called, waving her hands in my face, pulling me out of my daydream.

“Huh?” I asked, blinking away my daze.

“You know we have been talking about tonight for the last 5 mins” Chloe said

“What’s happening tonight?”1 asked stupidly.

“What or who has you in the daydream?” Chloe asked..

Crap, I hate it when she calls me out on stuff.

“Umm, no one” I shook my head furiously, trying to hide the red tinge l could feel showing. She could not know about the k!ss I shared with Zander just yet.

We were sitting on the football stand, waiting for the guys to finish training. The sun was still shining, so we thought it’d be nice to relax before going home. The football field was the size of a standard oval. This was used for all sports, including hockey, soccer, rugby, and many more. The pool was just behind the field opposite the library, with an underground car park, a gym, and a basketball center off to the side. We were sitting in the stands over the side of the library; it was a massive stand stretched across the whole field. It could fit about 2,000 people on a big day. During the season’s opening they hold a game that is always huge, and the stands are always packed out. This is what the boys are training for now. The first game is against Liverpool and Charwood.

Little did they know my guy was also running around hot and s3xy. I tried to steal glances toward him now ,and then. Once or twice l felt his eyes burning through me, waiting for something.

We could just tell them,’ Kia mumbled.

‘Not happening, not yet.”

‘Why not? Why can’t I be with my mate? I’m getting sick of all this hiding around,’ she whined.

‘Because. I want some time together to be us. As soon as everyone knows all the pressure on being Luna and Alpha comes, and I don’t want that right now, can’t we be in our little bubble for a bit longer?’ I begged.

It’s true. I didn’t want people to know soo could spend more time getting to know Zander. Yes, I hated that we had to hide it from people, and maybe girls would be less flirty with him knowing he was taken. But I also want to make sure he is ready to. He’s never had a relationship that has ever lasted. As far as I know, he has never had a girlfriend, so jumping into this is risky.

“Hmmm, I don’t believe you,” Chloe scolded, shaking a finger in my face.

“It’s no one, I sware,” I grumbled, putting up my hands in defense, I have never been a good lire, and right now, I was doing everything I could to not look over at Zander and give us away.

She rolled her eyes and started making plans about tonight, “So my parents are away for the next few days until the following Monday. Was I thinking maybe a little party on Saturday night? And if you guys want to stay over tonight, so l’m not alone, that would be awesome.”

“I’m kind of surprised you didn’t invite Bobby over?”

Skyla giggled, shoving Chloe a little bit.

“Well, I was going to… but dad said no to having boys over, so kinda annoyed about that, and well, I want to have a party. I’ll wear the consequences later.” Chloe shrugged, waving her hand dismissively.

Skyla and I chuckled at her response, “so who is going to the party?”l asked, trying to keep the conversation going, so it didn’t lead back to me.

“Well, I was just going to invite everyone, and have a big house party, I know it’s on pack lands but will Oliver allow the other pack members to come?”She asks, turning to face me.

“Hmm, should be ok” I said, nodding “we are in peace agreements with all packs, so it shouldn’t be a problem. I’m sure Ollie will stop by to check it out anyway.”

“Fabulous,” Chloe cheered, clapping her hands together and turning back to face the field. “Ohh, it looks like the boys are finishing just in time. Do you guys want to come over to my place now?”

“Sure,” Skyla and I said together.

“I drove here today because the guys did have to practice. I wasn’t planning on hanging around. So I’m happy to drive us.” As they gathered their things together, I told the girls, ” I have to run back to my locker for some things, but l’ll only be 5 minutes. If you guys want to make your way to the car,” I tossed Chloe my keys so they could wait in the car instead of hanging around.

“I’ll be back in a bit” I called out, heading down the steps toward the field. I needed to let Ollie and Brent know I was going to be out tonight and tomorrow, plus tell Ollie about Chloe’s plans for this weekend’s party.

“Hey Ollie, I’m going to stay at Chloe’s place tonight because her parents are away. I’ll text mum and let her know too,” I called out, waving my hands above my head to get his attention.

Ollie was at the bench down the bottom of the stand, grabbing his bags and water bottle and talking to Brent.

He nods as he lifts his water to his mouth, squirting it in and wiping the excess off with his arm.

“Also, Chloe wanted to have a house party this weekend. Would it be ok if the other packs come over too? She just wanted to check before she started inviting everyone?”

I saw a flash of blue quickly pass through his eyes as his wolf made himself known, Ace is nice enough but can also sometimes be a hard a-ss, so I’m hoping Ollie will be on my side with her having a party. It would be an excellent opportunity to build relationships with the other packs and Alpha Heirs.

“It could be a good opportunity to show the other packs we are open to them,” I tried to plead my case.

Chloe was set on having this party and would be half annoyed if Ollie didn’t allow it. “It won’t be anywhere near the pack house, just at her house.”

“Why didn’t she ask herself? Does she really need this party?” Ace pushed forward, clearly frustrated about this. I struggled against his power. I could feel tiny beads of sweat forming on my forehead and clammy hands forming into a tight fist as I struggled against him. Brent was already in submission. Being the Beta, I was able to stand against him sometimes. I guess this was one of those times.

“She was going to, but I offered to ask instead.

Please, it would be nice to blow off some steam after this week,” l asked.

I could see the fight between Ace and Ollie. Ace finally gave back control to Ollie as his eyes changed to his chocolate brown color, and his aura settled down.

“Sorry about that. You know how he gets with other packs,” Ollie mumbles, rubbing the back of his neck and looking over to Brent as he lifts his head, stretching his neck.”Look, I don’t mind, but they need to promise to be decent and respectful, and I’m not sure if that is possible.”

“Why don’t we try this once and see how it goes? If it doesn’t work out, then we never have to do it again?”

Ollie heaves a heavy sigh, “Chloe is ok with this?”

I nod ‘yes.’

“I’ll ask Dad if it is ok with him and let you know.”

“OK, thanks, I’ll head off now. See you both tomorrow,” I wave back, heading towards my locker.

I made my way quickly through the school grounds.

It was eerily quiet than the usual chatter and talks of the students.

I reach to my locker and start to put in my code. I suddenly feel a hand grab my arm and pin my back to the lockers as his other hand reaches up and fiddles with a loose strand of hair. Sparks instantly fly through me with his contact.

Kia is bouncing around, all happy having contact with our mate.

“you have been very distracting to me this afternoon, sweetheart, ” Zander’s husky voice enters my left ear.

His warm breath on my neck sends shivers through me, making me feel things I have never felt before. I blink up into his dark eyes, biting my bottom l*p. ” don’t know what you mean,”I whisper.