Alpha Nicholas It's just after 6 pm and still fairly early but after the day that we've had, I've given everyone the night off. The new arrivals have had a rough fucking day and I think some time alone together will be good for them. I don't want them to feel ganged up on the moment they arrive so instead, Bonnie had make-shift beds set up in the ballroom and some of my she-wolves are currently cooking them a feast and directing those who wish to shower to our guest bathroom on the main floor. We also have several She-wolves staying in the room with them to help with the children. 50 children to 20 women is a lot to handle never mind the fact that they are pregnant. And while I want to be mindful of their needs I still have to think of my pack and make sure my members are safe so despite the hospitality that I'm happy to show them I've also got several warriors outside of the room while some of the females that are inside helping are also warriors and are on full alert. While I'd like to think that they are all as innocent as they seem, I've learned in life to always be cautious and on guard. They could all be completely innocent but there could also be plans in the works and as much as I'm more than happy to help them in any way that I can I also won't hesitate to put anyone who poses a threat down and my warriors on guard feel the same. I pray it doesn't come to that but I have a pack full of women and children to protect and protect them I will. Aside from our guests needing some time to settle in I have a feeling that most of my warriors that were there today also need some time to themselves. More so the ones that saw the children. A lot of them have pups themselves and I know that it hit them hard hell, it hit me hard but even the ones without pups were affected by that sight and some time to do their own thing will be a great help to them. "How are Tony and Rosie doing?" Robbie asks me as he walks alongside me as I make my way to the Alpha floor. My floor is at the very top. Shane as my Beta has the second floor down and then Will as my Gamma has the third floor down. Of course, as Robbie is technically a warrior he wouldn't usually have a floor In the pack house but as he's my brother he does. He shares the Gamma floor with Will but with Will having now found his mare, I'm not sure how things will work with them. "As good as can be expected. You know what those two are like. They put on brave faces for the world to see when underneath I can only imagine that they are falling apart." He nods agreeing looking as sad as I feel when I think about what my best friend and his Mate must be going through right now. "I can't even imagine it, don't want to.""Yeah me too." I agree. While I have Lottie and can use her strength to help me through this, they don't have any other children and while I know the boys ain't really Tony's and that he hasn't even met them yet, he's still feeling this. Granted he isn't feeling it like Rosie is but he's completely invested in this and already feels strongly for those little boys and by fuck will we find them. "You ready to talk yet?" I ask Robbie as we start to take the stairs. He still hasn't said a word to me so while there's no one around I decide to try and see if he is ready to open up to me yet. He stares at me before slowly shaking his head and running his hand over the back of his neck. "I'm still trying to figure things out myself right now. I don't…I can't... I… I" "It's ok. Don't worry, brother. We will talk when you are ready." As much as I want to know what's going on I'm not going to force him to talk but maybe... "I'm going to ask you one question and I would very much appreciate an answer. We don't have to talk about it, a simple yes or no will do but I just want to know if I'm on the right level or if I've gone completely off the track here." He remains quiet but nods for me to continue. "Robbie, have you found your mate?" I watch as his body goes rigid and I already know the answer before he's even opened his mouth but still, I give him the time he needs. As I expected he doesn't say a word but he does nod confirming my suspicion."Ok, brother, ok. Now, I'm going to ask you one more question and then I'm going to leave you to have some time to yourself. You don't have to answer this question but I would appreciate it if you did. "Did you find your mate in the hole?" Again he nods and the sadness in his eyes hurts to see. I nod as I put my hand on his shoulder and gently squeeze. "Ok, brother. I'm going to leave you alone like I said I would but as soon as you are ready to talk just let me know and I'll be there. I don't care what time it is, you call me ok?" He nods. "Thank you, Nick." Without another word, he walks off to the Gamma floor and once he's out of my sight I continue up to my floor. We have a lift that stops at every level of the pack house but it's days like today that I'm happy to walk it. It gives me time to try and work through things. The moment I open the door to my lounge area the scent of my mate hits me and fuck if it doesn't instantly help to calm me. How have I lived all these years without her or her scent in my life? The lounge and kitchen area are dark and empty but I know that she's already up here so I head straight for the bedroom. The bedroom is empty when I enter it but the bathroom door is closed and I can hear the shower running and fuck, if the thought of my mate in the shower doesn't instantly get me hot and bothered. The moment I open the bathroom door her scent hits me even more while the calm lul of her voice as she quietly sings has my whole body relaxing. Before I even realise what I'm doing I've stripped down to my boxers and I'm standing in the middle of the room just staring at the glass shower door watching my mate as she washes her hair. "Are you coming in?" Her sweet voice breaks through the fog that's currently clouding my mind. She turns her head to face me blessing me with her beautiful smile just seconds before her smile turns into a wicked grin that has me racing to remove my boxer briefs and get my ass in the shower asap! The moment I step inside she moves in to cuddle me and once again her effect on me has me calming down even more. I didn't realise how tense this whole situation had me. "Where's Lottie? Is she ok?" She asks as she breathes in my scent making me smile. "She's good. She's staying with my parents tonight. Said we need some time alone." Her cheeks go slightly pink but she nods her head. "I think she's right." I'm not offended by her words in the least. I know she doesn't mean anything bad by them. At first, it was always the three of us but as time went on we quickly realised that as great as that time together was, we still needed time for us. And of course, my parents also made that clear to us despite me begging them to be quiet. And Lottie being Lottie never complains when we take some time for ourselves. She is 15 and not dull and seems to understand that we need time both as a family and as mates. "Oh, she is!" I growl as I take hold of her throat and walk her backwards towards the shower wall. My hold on her isn't too tight but tight enough to make her eyes light up with need. Over the last few weeks, we have spent a lot of time experimenting in bed and it turns out that Bonnie likes a little dirty with her nice and gets instantly turned on when I'm dominant with her which is great for me because I couldn't think of anything better. Before she can say another word I lean down and kiss her with all I have. For the moment, I'm done talking. I just want to feel my mate and enjoy every second of fucking the shit out of her. "As much as I want to spend a long time worshipping your body, I need you too badly right now." She nods giving me an understanding look. " Then take me, Alpha. I'm all yours to do with how you please." Jesus fucking fuck. This woman knows exactly what to say and do. How she still gets self-conscious, I'll never understand. Can't she see how hot she is right now? If only she knew how much she turns me on. I swear I only have to think about her and I'm instantly hard and watching her train... fuck don't get me started on that. I've had to leave training so many times that I'm starting to think that she suspects that something is wrong. If only she knew."Well, Alpha... are you going to show me what you've got or shall we go to bed and... sleep?"