The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 161

Authors POV…

Becca sighed as she walked outside the packhouse, taking a seat at her usual spot overseeing the night howlers pack. A sense of loneliness had washed over her since the sun went down.

She couldn’t pinpoint what was bothering her exactly. But it had so many things attached to it, one being the sight of Sonia seeming so attached to her unborn child.

Becca wished for the feeling so bad. Probably if her ex-husband hadn’t died that early they would have had a cub or two. Now it’s been a long while, and before anything else, she craves long, steamy hot s*x. The mere thought of it made her body shiver, pleasure racing down her back.

Trying all she could to not let the thoughts of that particular person cross her mind, she picked up stones, throwing them into the dark night. Hoping it would help unburden her heavy mind.

“A generous amount of millions for your thoughts? Wouldn’t want to buy them for a penny.” Carlos said behind her.

Becca looked startled as she jumped off her seat, almost falling on her face.

“Oh.” Carlos held out a hand to help. “I am really sorry. I didn’t mean to unsettle you.”

She shook her head, trying to compose herself. Becca released a shaky breath. “You almost made me jump out of my skin.” She admitted.

“So sorry.” He mumbled, looking guilty.

Maintaining her seating position, she waved him off, smiling. “Come on, you didn’t mean to. And it’s not your fault that I’m so lost in thought.”

Sitting next to her, Carlos mirrored her seating. “Would have been disappointed in myself if you fell.”

“It’s all good. Why are you here?” Becca inquired, hoping Carlos didn’t exactly trail her down to this place.

“Had too many things on my mind and decided to walk down here to ease my mind.” He responded.

Observing him for a moment, Becca smiled, “you want to share?”

Carlos exhaled, “maybe I should.”

“I’m all ears.”

“I really like Bella.”

“Bella, who?”

“Bella of the kappa clan.”

“Oh.” Becca seemed amused. “Bella? I see. Have you told her?”

“I don’t know how to approach her. We have been friends since like forever, and it irks me every time that she crushed heavily on the alpha. Now he is married, twice at that. She has decided to become rigid, not opening her heart to anyone.” Carlos sounded pissed.

“You like her that much?”

“Like is an understatement, I have loved Bella all my life.”

“Hmmm, to think I got fooled with the thought that you wanted me instead.” Becca taunted.

Carlos laughed, facepalming himself. “I’m so sorry if I acted out of place. It was just a way of making Caleb jealous. I did find you intriguing, Becca, but not the sort of feeling I have for Bella. And as for Caleb, reeling him up is almost like my pass time. Having him be our representative and a leader, I have watched him and been able to observe his wants and preferences.”

“That’s a huge one. The both of you hardly see eye to eye, yet you know so much about him.” Becca laughed.

“Yeah.” He replied sounding distant.

“Why don’t you tell her?”

“I don’t want to lose our friendship.”

Becca inhaled at that, knowing exactly what Carlos meant and what it felt like. Falling in love with someone you call a friend is the hardest sort of feeling to keep.

“I think you should let her know than for you to keep hurting yourself this way.” She advised.

“What if she rejects me?”

“Then you would know where you stand and can begin to heal from there.”

Carlos gazed at her, “you sound like you have experienced it before.”

“Yes, I have, and even though it hurts, I knew in due time I would heal.”

They both stayed quiet, staring into the dark sky tainted with numerous tiny stars.

“You know he loves you right?” Carlos blurted.

Becca stared in bewilderment, “what do you mean?”

“I am talking about beta Caleb. He loves you, his mind is at a conflicting stage at the moment but he would be back to you sooner than you expected.”

She chuckled nervously, “that’s odd of you to say, but I doubt that would be the case.”

“I have seen how he looks at you, Becca, and it’s the same look I always have when I stare at Bella. It’s hard for males to keep their feelings hidden for a long while. There is a limit to what we can keep to ourselves, including what we feel for our female counterparts. I can bet my life on it that Caleb is head over heels in love with you.”

Becca tried to keep her palpitating heart at bay. She would have never thought she would hear this sort of talk from Carlos, of all people. The both of them who are always arguing over one petty thing or the other.

“I had confessed my feelings to him, but he seems interested in someone else,” Becca explained to Carlos.

Carlos shrugged, “that is because he hasn’t defined what he feels for you yet. When he eventually does, he will definitely come running to you.”

Becca nudged him in the rib, “if you know so much about feelings, why aren’t you telling Bella how you feel?”

“Because it’s just as scary as you can sense it. But I’m certainly not confused about what I feel the way he is.” Carlos pointed out.

“You should still tell her how you feel. It’s unfair for you to keep that to yourself. She might be expecting you to express yourself to her also.”

Nodding his head, “you might be right. Maybe I should take a chance tonight.” Standing up, he dusted the butt of his trouser. “I would take my leave now. Also, remember I told you he would come running when he figures it out? He is here.”

Carlos said to her ears, patting her shoulders lightly. Becca looked confused, not understanding what he meant, until she turned around. She found Caleb standing rigidly, looking like a lost puppy under the half moonlight.