The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 158

Alexander’s POV…

The thought of heading home felt exciting. One would think I wasn’t with Edwina last night, making her scream in pleasure. But I felt a new energy surge through me after shifting and running through the woods.

I miss my old self. What I did today, if I must be sincere with myself, was an act of foolishness. As much as I had synced Caleb and gauged his trust, there was still no need for me to go as far as exposing myself that much. He had only seen me once and might still be having doubts about my disability, even though there was nothing to be doubtful about anymore since I affirmed it to him.

This thought would have stayed clogged in the deepest darkest parts of my subconscious if I hadn’t been alone after Caleb and I returned from the resort. The thought of Ben betraying me after doing everything brotherly possible together. He was more of my confidant and go-to person, but he took the liberty he got from my openness and used it against me.

Something In me disagreed with the comparison. I had been the one who had blindly relied on Ben. Caleb had stayed truthful from the beginning to this time. My wolf itself was convinced.

I just didn’t want to be seen as weak and found weak again. The deepest scar that I carry is that of the betrayal that Ben ingrained inside of me.

I had no idea why my thoughts had been drifting back and forth, but now I found myself thinking of the relationship between Edwina and me. The urge to ask if she was beginning to feel different about me gripped my heart so firmly. But I knew the answer; she was only doing her duties and supposed obligations.

It would be foolish of me to push further at it. One lesson should be enough to make me thoughtful at every heart decision I make. At the same time, I still would love to share my bed with her for as long as I could. Every s*x we have makes me feel on top of the world. I have never felt so good after s*x before with anyone.

Maybe all we have been destined to be were partners and not exactly loving ones. Whatever we have at the moment is comforting, even though my treacherous heart wants more than that. There is a need for us both to accept whatever the moon goddess decides to do.

Gripping the bottle of water on my table, I consumed the whole content feeling better. Picking up my phone, I dialled Caleb.

“I am ready to go home,” I said into the receiver.

It sounded funny, but today was much of a lot of bromance between Caleb and me. Aside from meetings and him taking me to and from home. We have never had so much contact on the same day, but I could feel something had definitely gone south, and I am here for the story.

He was in my office in less than five minutes. I had moved myself close to the door. Without a word, Caleb walked behind me, wheeling me out.

“Bye, Ramona,” I called out a little bit louder. The two idiots still have a bit of their arousal lingering in the air.

It made me more curious about what had happened again this time. Neither of them greeted the other. They practically ignored each other, or maybe it was Ramona airing Caleb. I wanted to act petty and ask Caleb why he wasn’t bidding Ramona goodbye. But I was an alpha, and I must and shall act like one.

I let out a strangled chuckle when we settled into the car.

“It’s not funny,” Caleb growled as he kick-started the car.

“And how would you know what I found funny?” I teased.

“Why did you chuckle?” He asked, keeping his focus on the road. How he remains so calm and undeterred in situations where his attention is meant to be divided amuses me.

“I should be asking what that was all about between yourself and Ramona?”

“Does an alpha poke his nose in everything?”

“Yup!” I muttered with emphasis, “as long as it has to do with my beta and my beloved secretary..” I emphasized on the word secretary.

“This is fun to you, right?”

“Can’t deny it.”

He sighed, his hold tightening on the steering wheel. I could sense his wolf’s tiredness. It was practically howling in pain.

“Thought you would be fine after the woods time out,” I said sincerely.

“I was. Until I couldn’t resist my d**k taking control of me.” Caleb responded, sounding like he was chewing his teeth together.

“Careful there. Canines are hard to come by. I really don’t want a toothless wolf for a beta,” I tried to lighten up the room, but he didn’t seem to find it funny.

“What happened?” I sighed in resolve.

At this rate, I might as well hang the info on my door that I indulge in therapy and counselling sessions. I have had just about enough practice with Caleb.

“The s*x was really nice. I couldn’t resist her. But then she had to ruin it by asking about us getting married.” He sounded like his throat hurt.

“Why are you so against getting married to Ramona?” Despite knowing what his answer would be, I just wanted to hear him say it.

I must admit Caleb is a coward when it comes to his feelings. Maybe I am too.

“It just doesn’t feel right yet.”

“You should go to her.”

“Who?”

I snorted, “you know damn right who I am talking about. Go home to your solace and rest your head.”

He didn’t need me to repeat myself before getting the hang of it. I saw his Adam’s apple move with difficulty. “What if she doesn’t want to talk to me?”

“I have a feeling she would. Unless my wolf is high on some snuff, I trust its instincts. Just go bare your mind to her.”

Caleb paused for a moment, tilting his head, a small smile playing on his lips. “You know, you don’t do badly for a confidant.”

I glared, raising a brow, “remind me to never listen to you again.”

“I will keep that in mind when I become a grandfather.”

“Thought you would never think of birthing pubs.”

He turned up his nose at me as I smirked at my comeback. It always feels good getting on Caleb’s nerves. As the car drove into the packhouse, I could almost feel my wolf dancing, knowing how welcoming it would be after such a long day at work.

“Home sweet home,” I murmured in bliss to Caleb’s annoyance.