The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 48

Chloe arrived back at the pack house with Nicki and Lacey after visiting the parents who had fought in the battle the previous evening. All the pups seemed totally fine, having enjoyed their ‘sleep over’ as their parents had put it, to ease any tensions they might have experienced. Chloe had loved playing with the little ones, she enjoyed a game of football with some of the boys, and even convinced the girls to have a turn. She also played dress up with some of the girls and boys, and one little one was so obsessed with Chloe’s hair, she now had a head full of little braids that were wonky and lots of chunks of hair hanging from them.

As she walked into the pack house, Zander was standing outside his office waiting for her. As he took in her appearance, mud all over her leggings and hair styled with the uniqueness only a child could bring, he started to chuckle at her.

“Had fun?” he asked, seeing her wide smile, and eyes glistening with happiness,

“Yes, we played football. We also played dress up, how do you like my new hair?” Chloe asked, twirling round so he could see it.

“I think it is just like you, amazing,” Zander laughed.

Nicki walked in with pig tails, as Josh ran over to her, scooping her into his arms.

“You look cute.” He laughed.

“We need to head off soon. I have ordered us a packed lunch to eat on the way.” Zander grinned down at his mate.

“Cool, I think I need to quickly change.” Chloe laughed, then ran up the stairs to their Barbie bedroom.

Zander followed her, and as he closed the door behind them, he grabbed her by the waist and spun her around, his lips catching hers as he picked her up. Once more, Chloe lost all sense of time, nothing mattered other than the fireworks that were exploding through her body from her mate’s embrace. Wrapping her legs around Zander’s waist, she started to grind her h**s against him, desperate for some relief from her swollen s*x. The scent of her arousal filled the room..

Chuckling, Zander broke the k**s.

“Sorry princess no time, but I will make it up to you. I promise, tonight, we will close our door, and leave the world behind us, and spend some time just us.” Zander whispered, although his own body was screaming at him for a release, he knew they had things to do and as much as he wanted to taste her, and give her pleasure, it would have to wait.

Chloe g*****d and let out a deep frustrated breath.

“I wish Sheba would hurry her a*s up!” Chloe declared, then turned around and headed to the bathroom, as Zander whispered softly.

“So do I princess, so do I.”

Chloe pulled on a pair of ripped stone-washed denim shorts that turned up at the bottoms, pulling on a wide-necked white t-shirt that hung down on one shoulder, with the slogan ’ I wasn’t listening, so I am going to smile and nod and hope for the best’ written in purple on it. Then put on a purple pair of pumps, after brushing out her hair, she tied it up in a high pony tail, then headed out into the room.

Zander smirked at her, shaking his head.

“Where do you find these slogan t-shirts?” he chuckled. It suited her, it described her old self perfectly.

“The internet”, Chloe grinned.

“Glad you use it for something other than porn”, Zander quipped, laughing.

“That was research, I told you.” Chloe pouted, as Zander laughed and grabbed her for a quick k**s.

They headed down to the entrance, meeting up with Nicki, Josh, Robin and Lacey. Caroline appeared with a basket filled with food, and Chloe thanked her, as the six of them headed off to the large seven-seater black SUV and headed to the Silverback pack.

After the two hour journey, and an empty basket of sandwiches and fruit, they had all eaten on the way, the wheels of the SUV crunched against the gravel driveway that led to the Silverback packhouse. Zander parked up, and quickly jumped out of the car before running round and opening the door for Chloe. She smiled up at him, he never forgot, it was the simple things that proved to her every day what a perfect gentleman he was.

“Hey, you guys go see Hannah, we need to do some stuff for the pack.” Lacey smiled, she wanted to check on her own pack members, especially the warrior who had sustained an injury. Although she knew Ethan had healed him, she still wanted her and Robin to show their appreciation.

“Okay, we will be back soon.” Chloe smiled, as Zander took hold of her hand and they walked in the direction of Hannah’s creepy cottage.

“Hey Chloe, if Josh and I stay here tonight, would you check on my mum for me please?” Nicki asked, it was important to her that she spend time in this pack that would soon be hers and Joshua’s to lead.

“Sure, I don’t mind at all.” Chloe smiled, although she secretly hoped the visit would not take long, as she really wanted some alone time with Zander.

As they approached the stream, they walked across the slippery steppingstones, as the small white spray of the water danced against their feet. Hannah’s cottage still sat, the same as before, looking like a broken shack. Chloe wondered if Lacey had appointed people to help Hannah with the maintenance of her home. It was clear the old lady could not cope with it.

As they knocked on the door, Hannah’s voice called out.

“Come in, I have been expecting you.” Chloe glanced at Nicki. Both smiled at each other, remembering Lacey’s words that they did not need to ring ahead.

Zander opened the wooden door, the sound of the un-oiled hinges making the creak to echo around the tall trees that surrounded it. Chloe walked inside, to find Hannah sitting, still knitting her scarf. By the time it was finished, Chloe guessed it would wrap around her whole body, not just her neck.

“Take a seat Princess, Alpha.” Hannah smiled, motioning her head to the small wooden seats.

“I hope you don’t mind, but we have some questions you may be able to help with.” Zander began the conversation. Hannah squinted her eyes and then nodded.

“Some I can, others it is not the time to tell you.” Hannah declared.

“Can I ask why?” Chloe asked.

Hannah gave her a little chuckle.

“Ah, the impatience of youth. There is a time for everything, Princess, patience is a virtue.” Hannah smiled, the clicking of her wooden needles filling the room.

“Well, firstly, we were attacked by rogues last night, but we get the feeling it was orchestrated not by them, but someone else. Chloe asked if it could be the council, and we wanted your guidance.” Zander asked politely.

“Your mate is wise, Alpha. However, it is not the work of the council, but just one member, and yes, I do know who, and no, it is not the right time to tell you. You have to figure this out for yourselves, it will bode well for you, almost like training for what is to come.” Hannah smiled.

Zander nodded his head, life would never be that easy, for him just to be told who it was.

“Also, my wolf Sheba spoke to me last night. She desperately wanted to shift so she could help defend our pack and Zander, but said there was a block. Do you know anything about that?” Chloe asked.

“Now that, I can answer” Hannah smiled at Chloe.

“Remember I told you to abstain from mating and marking until you shifted, that you needed to know yourself. That is the block. You need to know who you are, including your heritage and your family.” Hannah smiled.

“Well, Zander has been talking to me about my mother,” Chloe answered.

“Yes, and you do know her, but you have another parent, who is half of your DNA, and you need to know about him.” Hannah smiled.

“Oh, okay” Chloe nodded, it made sense to her.

“Like you, your father kept a journal. I know most of them were lost and burnt after the war, but one remains. The queen gave this to me, for safe keeping, knowing she may never return from the battle. It is for you princess, read your father’s words, get to know him, and therefore, you will then know yourself. You may even find answers to some of the other questions you have.” Hannah said, the creaking of her rocking chair not drowning out the grunts she made as she brought herself to a stand. Chloe desperately wanted to help her, but she knew the lady had her pride, and would shoo her away if she tried.

Going into a large chest, Hannah picked up an A4 sized black journal, a gold lock held it shut. Handing it to Chloe, she returned to the chest, rummaging around.

“Ah there you are” she said triumphantly, and handed Chloe the key.

“I have not read the journal; it is for you and your mate only to read. But I do know you will find joy, happiness, even some answers, but I must warn you. You will also find heartache and pain, but you must read it all.” Hannah said, nodding at Chloe to confirm she understood.

Chloe nodded in return, and whispered her thanks.

“Also, remember, Sheba will only shift when YOU need her, not the pack, not your mate, but you, Chloe.” Hannah reminded her.

“Now, Luna Nicola, I see you have a question for me, but fear to ask.” Hannah turned her attention to Nicki, as she lowered herself back into her rocking chair, and picked up her knitting and began once more.

“Y..yes, it is not for me, but my mother.” Nicki asked, wanting to know if one day her mother would find happiness.

“Ah yes, poor woman, however, your mother is strong, Nicola, stronger than you can even begin to understand. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, but although it may seem like a curse, it is a blessing. I can tell you, your mother will have empathy, for any person, wolf or human who suffers rejection, she will understand their pain, and will become a source of comfort for them. As to your real question, if she will find a life partner, I am afraid you will have to wait and see, but I can tell you, she will have a peace that nobody will understand, for all her troubles, your mother is blessed, more than you can ever know.” Hannah smiled at Nicki.

Nicki nodded her head, as Josh gave her a small squeeze and soft smile.

“Princess, I know you are impatient, but trust that there is a perfect time for everything to pass, you will be mated and marked, but the time is not quite yet.” Hannah chuckled.

“Thank you, Hannah, for everything.” Chloe smiled at the elderly lady, clutching her father’s journal tight to her chest.

Nicki stood up, as Josh opened the door, as he walked out of the room with his mate, Hannah turned to Chloe with a smile.

“She will love her birthday.” Hannah smiled and gave Chloe a knowing wink.

“Until I see you again, remember Princess, exercise patience, it will serve you well in the end.” Hannah said as Chloe and Zander took their leave.