The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 96

Authors POV…

Xander laughed so hard he had to clutch his sides to keep a hold of himself. Caleb stared point blank at him, not finding any of his reactions amusing. He had just explained to him what had transpired the night before as regards Becca.

In his confused state of mind, he had driven straight down to the pack house to ensure she had gotten back in, only to find her and Carlos at the main entrance talking like they were old-time friends. He didn’t know what it was, but it didn’t sit right with him seeing them together. Becca looked extremely relaxed; she was always that way around him since she was a shy person.

He had walked straight up to them and dismissed Carlos with the excuse that he needed to see Becca urgently. He then held her by the hand and led her to her room. When he was sure she was tucked in her bed, he left to go home.

“Why would you even do that?” Xander questioned, still hiccuping from the laugh.

“I just felt the urge to protect her.” Caleb defended.

“The last time I checked, Becca is a grown woman. She can clearly take care of herself.”

“Not when she is around someone like Carlos.”

That got Xander’s attention as he stopped laughing and held a look, “and what’s wrong with Carlos?”

Caleb g*****d, picking at his forehead. “Carlos is a f**k wolf, all he does is jump from one she wolf to another. He has slept with countless women in and outside the pack, he has a reputation of involving with every woman that comes his way.”

Still chuckling, “what’s wrong with Becca getting some of it? When it’s obviously been long.” He pushed.

The beta stared at his supposed knowledgeable alpha in shock, “please tell me you didn’t mean that.”

“Swear to the moon goddess, I did mean it.” Xander grinned.

“How can you say that? Becca deserves a man who would love her and protect her, not some horny wolf who has nothing to offer but a d**k.” He hissed.

“It’s better than all you are offering her, though. Becca is too beautiful not to have some good d**k in her life.”

“How did you get here again?”

“You should ask yourself.”

“You know, one thing I regret is telling you about this. You are so annoying.” Caleb growled.

“I must admit, you embarrassed yourself. Your actions aren’t justifiable cause they are totally baseless.” Xander roared into another fit of laughter.

“Come on!” Caleb murmured, sounding frustrated.

“I know you really care about her, but you do know she would need to move on eventually. She is too beautiful to be all by herself, and she isn’t too old to find love. Carlos might be different from what you think.”

“Speak for yourself. A leopard would never shed his skin.”

“Its a shame he is a werewolf.” Xander retorted, smirking widely.

“Can you quit with the sarcasm?”

He laughed again, “I just really can’t help it.”

“Remind me to never discuss things like this with you ever again.” Caleb looked mortified.

Relieving himself of the fits of laughter, Xander sat upright, clearing his throat.

“Want to tell me something?” Caleb asked, noticing his countenance.

“Nothing really, how is the training?”

Caleb shook his head, “that doesn’t seem like the answer you are meant to give me.”

“I really hate how you know me so well.” Xander mused.

Caleb shrugged, “can’t help it, you aren’t so easy to read, but I try. So tell me.”

Caleb knew Xander had something he wanted to say urgently. He was never one to call him to the office so early unless it was urgent. Rather than start with the discussion at hand when he entered, Xander had diverted to trying to figure out what Caleb had been up to the other night.

Since there were no jokes left, it was back to business; time to face the reality of the discussion.

“I don’t know what it is…” Xander began, “something just doesn’t sit right with Sonia being in the same space as me.”

“Is she coming here?” Asked Caleb.

Xander nodded, “Edwina wanted me to listen to her rants myself.”

“Is there any way to evade it?”

“I doubt it. The last time we had spoken was me rebuking her over trying to make her sister look like the bad egg. I am still not so comfortable around her.”

“You will just have to, for the sake of your sanity.”

“It annoys me that i really do not hate her.” Xander g*****d, gripping the pen he had in hand a bit too tight.

“Sometimes we can’t just help to do what we have to do most times. As much as she had offended the head of the pack, she still needs to be protected by you.”

“Sometimes I hate being an alpha.”

“Could have been a hunter; it would have suited you well.” Caleb supported.

“You bastard.” Xander laughed, throwing the pen he had in hand at him. He dodged skillfully. “I should send you off to somewhere far away.”

Caleb smiled, “you really don’t scare me with your threats.”

“Might make it more intense next time.” He grinned.

“Still won’t falter.”

“I’m beginning to rethink this beta position of yours, might as well put it to someone who listens to me.”

“Wouldn’t budge one bit.” Caleb kept on pulling his legs.

Xander pointed his finger at him when he noticed what he was doing, “I see you. I’m so not playing your game right now.”

They laughed at each other loudly.

A rapid knock came on the door, giving way to Ramona walking in with so much assurance towards both men. Xander watched as Caleb’s eyes followed her, trailing her backside. He could swear Caleb had a hard-on at the sight of her.

“Here are some documents I need you to sign on sir.” She said to him, giving Caleb a side glance.

Xander couldn’t help but notice the exchange between both of them. “I would get them back to you. You can go.” He told her.

Ramona swayed too slow and sexy; it was obvious she knew the effect her intentional move was having on his poor friend. Amusement lighted Xander’s face; it was apparent that Caleb was sold already.

“Being a nice fellow, I can give you both some space to f**k for about ten minutes.” Xander offered, grinning.

Caleb’s face flushed when he realized the room’s tension. He gulped hard, sitting up straight. “I don’t know what you are talking about.”

“You must think I’m slow. You both have f****d, I can smell your s****l aura shamelessly.”

Shutting his eyes as he inhaled deeply, Caleb looked into his eyes. “Remind me again to stay farther away from you, starting today.”

“You….” Xander got cut short as the door opened, paving the way for Edwina, Sonia, and some guards. His face contorted into a painful frown.