The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 47

As the sunlight peaked through the curtains, its rays streaming across the large bed, Chloe blinked open her eyes. A large warm arm engulfed her, as she snuggled up to her mate, despite everything that had happened, knowing she was beside him filled her with a peace that surpassed all rational thinking.

“Morning princess,” Zander’s gravelled morning voice whispered in her ear.

“Good morning, big bad wolf.” Chloe smiled, and snuggled into him a little bit more.

“What is the plan for today?” she asked, although it was selfish of her, she really wanted some Zander and Chloe time together, but she highly doubted that would be possible given the circumstances.

“We will have a meeting with Robin, Josh, Lacy and Nicki to go through the events of last night. Also, Ethan’s parents will arrive shortly to see him.” Zander sighed.

“Okay, where are his parents?” Chloe asked.

“Faith and Luke are our pack ambassadors at the werewolf council, they act as a go-between for us. Obviously, we had to inform them of what happened to Ethan last night, so they are on their way.” Zander explained.

It was good they would return irrespective of the situation. Zander needed to know the thoughts of the council regarding him acquiring the land between Creseant Moon and Silverback, for a new pack to begin. Some on the council were not happy about this, fearful of Zander becoming an Ultima. Others saw the benefit. At the moment the vote was split, Ethan’s parents were key to getting the support they needed from the neutral council members.

“What do the council actually do?” Chloe asked.

Zander sighed, that was often a question he asked himself, what they were supposed to do, and what they did were two entirely different matters.

“The council was set up after your parents were killed. They are supposed to maintain order, to help stop wars from happening. They are elected by the community of werewolves all over the country. When it was set up, there was supposed to be an election every four years, but that has not happened for ten years, there is always some reason or other why they cannot hold it.” Zander sighed.

Chloe nodded, then looked up at him.

“So, they are democratic leaders without the democracy behind them. Sounds to me like most politicians. They took advantage of my parents’ death so they could rule and make the decisions, but who are they accountable to?” Chloe asked.

“Nobody, and that is the issue. When your father was alive, he had a council of advisors, made up of an elder from each pack, so that everyone was represented. But as he was king, he and your mother, the Queen,would have the final say. However, they almost always went with a majority vote, to ensure fairness. That was more democratic than what we have been left with now,” Zander openly admitted.

“I am guessing if the council find out about me, they are not going to be happy” Chloe asked.

“No, some definitely will not, others are neutral, but there are some who will definitely support our claim. However, we are a long way from that yet, even when you shift, we will keep your heritage a secret for as long as possible, to give us time to prepare.” Zander smiled down, trying to reassure his mate.

“I have always had the knack of causing s**t, guess that is not going to change as a werewolf.” Chloe giggled a little.

“Guess not, but none of this is your fault.” Zander smiled down at her, kissing her head.

“Oh, I know, It is never my fault!” Chloe laughed, as Zander chuckled and pulled her closer to him.

“I really wanted you to enjoy a normal life before all the realities of our situation come into play, for you to enjoy your teenage years.” Zander sighed softly.

“Hey, I wouldn’t change a thing. Now I have explanations as to why I was so different to everyone else. Yes, I am having to grow up quite quickly, but to be honest, I do not see it like that, and my human parents would tell you it is a good thing. I am happy, Zander, despite everything, I am really happy.” Chloe grinned up at Zander as he stared back at her full of adoration.

“Talking of adulting, Sheba said about a block, I told you last night. I think I should go see Hannah, find out what she thinks about it.” Chloe stated, she really wanted to know what the problem was.

“Agreed, however, first things first, we need to have this meeting, and the guards have just linked me. Faith and Luke have arrived, they are currently with Ethan, but will want a full debrief, not just because he is their son, but for the council.” Zander smiled.

Chloe shrugged, then pulled the covers off them.

“No, the first thing I need to do is shower, because I didn’t last night, and I stink to the high heavens.” Chloe laughed out, then jumped up, grabbing a pair of black leggings and long sloppy purple t-shirt and headed into the bathroom.

Zander g*****d slightly, there was nothing he wanted more than to join his mate in the shower, but with the battle last night, Caesar was desperate to claim his mate, and the timing for that was not right, so he needed to remain in the room, and keep himself and his wolfs desires under strict control.

Nicki sat on the edge of her mother’s bed, as Josh busied himself in the cottage kitchen making them all breakfast, although because of the smell of burning that wafted through the rooms, Nicki was unsure how edible the food would be.

“I am okay Nicola, honestly. At least now I know I have not missed out on anything being rejected by that man.” Cheryl smiled up at her daughter. It was true, during the night she realized that she had the man of her dreams was a lie, and therefore she had never truly loved him, because she had never really known him.

“Life’s a b***h and then you die, as my mother always said. So, it is time for me to suck it up, and get on with it. Plus, I think I need to get into my kitchen before your mate burns my new house down!” Cheryl laughed.

“You will meet someone who will treat you right Mum.” Nicki sighed out.

“Maybe, maybe not.” Cheryl shrugged.

“The truth is Nicola, I actually don’t care. I doubt anyone could make me trust them now, and that is fine. I have you, and now live in this pack. I am grateful for what I have got, not what I do not have. I think I am swearing off relationships for a long while. I need to focus on myself, to find out who I am as a person, not who I am being told to be. I do not need a man to do that, all I need is for you to be happy, and seeing Josh with you, well that makes my heart full.” Cheryl smiled down lovingly at her daughter.

“Even if he cannot cook!” Cheryl declared, laughing and jumped up off the bed as the sound of the smoke alarm filled pierced their ears.

Nicki wrapped her arms around Josh, as he looked despondent into the frying pan where six rashers of bacon and six sausages sat looking like lumps of charcoal in a pan that was so hot it was emitting white plumes of smoke into the air.

Giggling, Nicki gave him a k**s on the cheek.

“I think I will do the cooking in the future. Still, you are good at other things.” Nicki laughed.

“Yeah, maybe we should head to the pack house for breakfast. We have a meeting with Zander this morning anyway.” Josh shrugged.

“What about mum?” Nicki whispered.

“She cannot come to the meeting, but she can come to the pack house.” Josh smiled at his mate.

“Nope” Cheryl said, popping the ‘P’.

“Your mother is going to spend the day here. I have some things I want to sort through, and a frying pan I need to scrub.” Cheryl laughed. She was actually going to make good use of her time, getting some of the decorations for Nicki’s surprise party, and she knew Chloe would be busy today.

“Don’t go off pack lands Cheryl, it may not be safe.” Josh warned protectively.

“I know, I will be pottering about here, don’t worry.” Cheryl smiled, giving Nicki a k**s on the cheek.

“Now you two, get out of my kitchen, so I can clean up this mess” She laughed, and shooed the pair of them away.

Zander sat behind his desk, Chloe on his lap, as Robin explained that it was the former delta of the pack who had attacked Lacey.

“What about his bitchy daughter?” Chloe asked.

“She was not there, so I believe there are more of the rogues gathered somewhere.” Robin sighed.

“That makes sense, the leader on the field was not a true leader, he was a coward. He refused to face me. Also, Oli stated I had pissed off some people, that they knew all about our weak spots. I have the feeling there is someone else behind all of this.” Zander growled out.

“But who? Jack Aitchison was the one to involve the rogues when he felt threatened by us. Are you saying that maybe he was being led by someone else as well?” Josh asked.

“Possibly, for now, we are just guessing, but one thing we all know, this is far from over.” Zander shrugged.

“What about the council? Faith told us that there were some of the members who were very much anti Crescent moon pack. Could they have orchestrated this?” Chloe asked.

“Possibly, I wouldn’t put it past them.” Robin nodded his head in agreement.

“They are enjoying the power they yield. I think you have a point, Chloe, but the question is which ones?” Zander questioned.

“Maybe we should go visit Hannah. She said we could go to her when we needed too.” Josh suggested.

“Yes, I want to go see her anyway. Sheba spoke to me during the battle. She was desperate to shift and go and fight but she said there was a block.” Chloe informed the rest of them about what her wolf had said.

“Okay, so day trip to Sliverback, pack. Faith and Luke are spending time with Ethan. We will have another meeting with them when we return,” Zander declared.

“Should we ring ahead and let Hannah know we are coming?” Nicki asked.

“No point, knowing Hannah, she will already know we are coming.” Lacey laughed.

“Before we go, I would like to visit the parents of the pup’s we looked after last night, to make sure the kids are all okay.” Chloe smiled.

“Already the perfect Luna and mother of the pack!” Lacey smiled at Chloe in approval.

“Just seems like the right thing to do.” Chloe blushed.

“Well, take Nicki and Lacey with you, and we can organise the clean up of the grounds, also have a word with our warriors, find out if they gleaned any information last night.” Zander smiled, proud Chloe was a natural at looking after the members of their pack.

“Okay, so meet you for lunch here, then we will set off” Chloe nodded her agreement. Then she went to get off Zander’s lap, who swiftly pulled her back.

“Not without saying a proper good bye” he growled and crashed his lips on to hers.

Instantly Chloe forgot there were people in the office with them as she lost herself in the k**s, the build up of pleasure that was pulsing though her body, consuming her every thought, as she let out soft m***s.

A throat-clearing brought her back to her senses, as she blushed and giggled.

“Now you can go, I will see you in a few hours.” Zander laughed, tapping her bottom as she stood up, and everyone started to chuckle at Chloe’s bright red face.