The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 97

The Diary of Chloe Colton

23rd December

Dear Diary,

What can I say, other than I am sorry for not writing for so long again. To say I have been busy would be an understatement, life has just gone manic. When Zander and I are not dealing with the day to day duties of running a pack, we are campaigning around the packs to solicit support for the upcoming referendum regarding whether the werewolves of our country would like to reinstate the Royal Household, or continue with the council.

Liane, now, what can I say about that one…. she is still living with us all but thankfully not in the pack any longer. She still disappears every week without trace. There is definitely something fishy going on. However, we are attempting to push her off in the wrong direction, and we are leaving false information around the place, not too much, but enough so that if she is working for our enemies they have f**k, and all, real info on us. It is, if I am honest, winding me up that we cannot catch her doing wrong. Zander tells me to be patient, but as many gifts as I have been given, patience is definitely not one of them. I just want to catch the b***h at it, then have her dealt with and out of our pack. Delphine had been brought up to speed about our suspicions, as the Head Warrior of Silverlake pack, she and Issac, her beta mate, had a right to know, after all, she was living with them. She agrees something is off about Liane, and was going to bring it up in a meeting with us, even before we told her. We found a new place for Liane to stay, and that is at the school. Although she is too old for traditional high school, Zander and Lacey talked to her about doing one of the degree programs to ‘help give her a bright future’ as she no longer has a mate to take care of her. That is his excuse and he is sticking with it!

Talking of school, Zander has insisted I return to the academy three days per week to continue my education. One of the downfalls of having an Alpha Mate who is also a headmaster! Still, it does give Nicki and I some time together in a normal setting, even though her stomach grows daily, and I get to hang out with Ethan and the rest of the guys, which is always fun. So my week is Monday and Fridays, Luna duties, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday schools, and the weekends are spent visiting other packs, or having video conference calls to them. Rest and relaxation are highly overstated…not!

Talking of fun, well, I may or may not have upset good old Mr Dixon again. We were all sitting along the lab benches, and for once I was actually quite interested in the lesson, it was all about splitting the Atom. However, I had a little bit of a poorly tummy. Now when I say poorly tummy, what I really mean is I ate far too many baked beans at lunch time and, well, being a werewolf does not stop the effect they have on my body, and the old saying of ‘Beans Beans, are good for your heart, but the more you eat the more you fart” is actually true!

Somebody, I do not remember who, asked about the effects of a nuclear attack on werewolves. A valid question, however, as he finished asking, a really loud, very long and uncontrollable fart escaped, and it may not have smelt of roses! Anyway, people were going green around me. Nicki bless her, had to rush to the bathroom, her pregnancy sickness coming back in full force. Mr Dixon said I had done it on purpose, (Like I would embarrass myself on purpose!) and once again I found myself waiting outside Zander’s door because of it. Luckily, my mate saw the funny side of it, well he did until I let one go, in his office, when he kicked me out and told me to go stand in the middle of the football pitch until the beans effect had been wore off! My response, Love me, Love my Farts! His response, “Chloe, I would have punished you for that, but I seriously am going nowhere near your bottom when it is producing that amount of putrid gas.” To say I was bummed was an understatement!

Anyway, I have a few spare moments, as School is closed for the Christmas Holidays, and I have been organising the traditional Christmas Eve party at the pack house. For once, we are all going to kick back and enjoy a couple of days’ rest, before Hognomay, and we have the good old New years eve celebrations, which will be a double celebration, as yes, Zander and I are getting Married on New Years Day! I am actually really looking forward to it, and I hope it is not tainted like my Luna ceremony was with Mr Kyle being revealed as the traitor. (I am still not really over that betrayal)

Well, I best go, as I have all the guest rooms to sort out with Caroline, as we are merging the three packs for the holidays, so that we can all celebrate together. I will write again when I can.

Chloe xxxx

Zander walked out of the shower, his body glistening with droplets of water, a white towel hanging low on his h**s, as Chloe gupled slightly. It did not matter how many times she had seen her mate naked, it was always like the first time, and instantly her body began to throb with desire.

Zander let out a low rumble from his chest as the scent of her arousal filled the air between them.

“Humm, hold that thought princess, we have to go down and meet the Silverback Pack guests shortly.” Zander smirked at her.

Chloe felt the heat rising in her cheeks, he still had the capability of making her blush. However, the bulge that was now causing a tent with his towel was a clear indication that Zander was still as affected by her as she was by him, making her feel like the most beautiful girl in the world.

“Well, I am ready, I need to help Caroline with the finishing touches, I will see you down there.” She grinned up at him then got up to leave the bedroom, only for Zander to gently grab her by the waist, and place a hot passionate k**s on her lips, making her g***n with need of him, and chuckling he winked at her.

“Now you may leave.”

Shaking her head slightly whilst gathering herself, Chloe headed out of the Alpha suite and down into the kitchen. The smell of cranberry and cinnamon filled the room, as Sara pulled out another tray of Christmas cookies, and placed them on the cooling rack.

“Wow, they smell amazing. My mouth is watering.” Chloe declared whilst heading straight towards them.

“Hand’s off Luna, not until our guest arrives.” Sarah laughed at her.

Chloe huffed slightly, shrugging her shoulders, then quickly picked one up and stuffed it into her mouth, causing it to burn her pallet, making Caroline and Sara both laugh and inform her it served her right.

“Was worth the burn.” Chloe shrugged, then turned to Caroline.

“Are all the guest rooms and cottages ready?” she asked.

“Just two cottages left to do Chloe, then we can make a start on decorating the Tree.” Caroline smiled at her.

“Okay, let’s head out and get them done” Chloe nodded, then picked up the large wicker basket that contained the fresh linen and towels, as Caroline gathered the cleaning trolley, and the pair of them headed out of the packhouse.

As they walked to the cottages Chloe looked over to Caroline. This was her first Christmas without her mate, and she was wondering how she was coping with her emotional trauma.

“How are you Caroline?” Chloe asked as they walked into the first cottage, and began to dust and clean.

“Honestly, I am better than I thought I would be, I am just keeping busy, and Tom is super excited about Christmas Day and getting a lot of new toys. His enthusiasm is kind of catching.” Caroline smiled.

Although the Duncan shaped whole still remained in her heart, she was getting stronger every day, and Caroline had learnt to be thankful for the small things in life, and had made a pledge with Cheryl to say out loud five different things she was thankful for each day to help combat her depression.

“Good, I am glad if you need anything. You know my door is always open to you, as is Zander’s.” Chloe nodded, as she grabbed hold of the towels and placed them on the warmers in the bathroom.

“Thank you Chloe, so how many days do you have to just have some fun? You need to take some time, Chloe, otherwise you are going to burn the candle at both ends.” Caroline asked, concerned for her young Luna and her Alpha.

“We have tomorrow, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, then we are heading to the Jorvick pack for a couple of days.Do you know they are not allowing their omegas to even vote in the referendum? It is disgusting. I am not looking forward to that one bit, they hate us nearly as much as Ullswater, but it still needs to be done. Then when we return here, it will be all systems go to prepare for the New Year’s eve party and our wedding the next day.” Chloe blew out a breath, it was true, she really did need some time to just have fun.

“Are you both going to go on a honeymoon?” Caroline asked, hoping the couple would be able to grab a few days away.

“No, the day after our wedding we are going to Ullswater. That will be interesting, to put it mildly.” Chloe sighed.

“Are you taking some warriors with you?” Caroline asked.

“That is still being debated. Zander wants some extra protection for me, but I think they will use it as an excuse to attack us.” Chloe shrugged.

“What about some of the omega warriors who are in training? It will give you both some extra protection, but the Ullswater lot will not feel threatened by them.” Caroline stated.

“You know what, that is a good idea. Our omega warrior training group are doing really well, and are stronger than a lot of the other pack’s actually ranked warriors. I will have a word with Zander, thanks Caroline.” Chloe nodded her head at the omega, who was her friend.

“Glad to help.” Caroline chuckled slightly.

They finished off preparing the cottages, and returned to the packhouse, just as the large bus that contained the Silverback Pack arrived. Chloe could not contain her laughter, as she saw Josh walk off the bus in a Santa hat, a large sack over his shoulder shouting “Ho ho ho.” to everyone, before dumping the sack and running to lift Nicki off the bus, who had a green elf hat on her head, and a large green maternity top with the slogan.

“I am not fat, I am pregnant” on it.

It had only been a few days since Chloe had seen her and her tummy had grown even bigger. She was now at the five month mark of her pregnancy, which for werewolves is full term, but as Nicki is human, and the baby is human, according to Hannah, nobody quite knew when she would give birth. However, Dr Keto had indicated he did not think it would be too much longer because for the last month the baby had been growing more like a werewolf pup than a human child.

Chloe walked over to her best friend and hugged her, as Nicki giggled.

“Seriously, my daughter loves her aunty Chloe, everytime she flips about when she senses you.” Nicki laughed as her tummy began to visually move.

“Of course she loves me, I am the one who is going to teach her how to sneak out, and do all kinds of naughty things and how to get away with them.” Chloe laughed.

“But Uncle Zander will be on hand to tell her that she has to be a good girl for Mammy and Daddy.” Zander laughed, as he brought Nicki in for a hug, then shook his brother’s hand.

“That is because he is old,” Chloe laughed.

“You know these jokes about my age are getting old,” Zander chuckled.

“But not as old as you.” Chloe grinned back at him, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

“Come on every one, Caroline will show you all where you are staying, and you are all invited to help decorate the large tree, so if you have brought your family baubles please bring them down with you.”

The night was spent with everyone laughing and joking, finishing off the Christmas decorations. Gav sat with Amy on his lap all night, not letting her move. Josh fussed over Nicki, Cheryl and Andrew were sitting together, his hand always touching her in some way. Ethan and Ellie sat at opposite sides of the room, but both of them were caught glancing at the other when they thought nobody was looking, as Chloe took her place sitting on Zander’s lap, filled with happiness. This was a family, well part of the family. Robin and Lacey will arrive tomorrow night. They were not staying with them over night as their pack was not that far and within easy walking and running distance.

Faith walked out of the Beta’s office, and looked at Zander.

“Alpha, we have a phone call, and I think you are going to want to take it.”