The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 54

Chloe spent the next week mainly in the packhouse with Zander each night. She hated staying in the dorm by herself, so Zander had agreed that once Nicki was back, they would move all her things to their room, and she would become a day student. It made sense as she had to divide a lot of her time between the school and pack anyway, as she took on more responsibility and Luna duties. Each night was a heavenly kind of torture for both Zander and Chloe, as they resisted the pull between them. It appeared the more they resisted the stronger it became, and neither of them knew how long they could avoid the temptation, but neither of them had the strength to sleep in separate rooms.

Each night, Chloe would read her father’s journal, along with some of the Crescent Moon pack histories. Some times his words would bring comfort, others joy, but sometimes, like the one she had just read brought her such sadness, and confusion.

Zander walked into the bedroom, seeing a confused and tearful Chloe.

“Hey, are you okay?” he asked, sitting on the bed beside her, and wrapping his arms protectively around her waist.

“Yes, and no, look, read this.” Chloe said, handing the leather-bound journal to him.

The Journal of King Asher the first, King of the UK and Ireland Werewolves.

Dear Princess Chloe, My darling daughter.

Yes, that is right, today your mother and I found out you are a girl, our beautiful little princess. We called you Chloe because the name means blooming or fertility and we believe you will bring new life when we are gone.

Your mother has gone into hiding now, as her pregnancy has begun to show. The story we are feeding the world is that she is abroad visiting some packs in the USA. The truth is, she is hiding out in my father’s Pack, Crescent Moon. Only their Alpha and Luna know she is there, taking refuge in a small cottage at the far edge of their lands. I miss her beside me every night, but my heart is glad that both you and her are safe.

As Alpha Edward is a close friend, and part of my council, it also means I can visit your mother often, and see you grow inside her tummy. Today, when I arrived, you were very active and your mother and I spent the afternoon watching you kick and squirm inside her. We sang old lullabies to you, and I read you the story of little red riding hood.

Your mother informed me today, that you have started to jump about, but only when she can smell our best friend’s son when he is in the vicinity. He does not know she hides in the cottage, but he often goes for a run in the trees behind. On my way back to the Royal pack, I stopped at Silverback and had an audience with the prophetess Hannah, and she confirmed what both your mother and I suspected.

Zander Colton, future Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack and my best friend’s son, is your mate.

I know this may be scary because of the age difference, but in werewolf terms, given the length we live, it is not as bad as you may think.

I know Zander will make you a fantastic Mate, and when the time comes, a good, honest, and fair King. You both have my complete blessing.

I hope when you find him, he can give you the support, training and comfort that I believe he is capable of. You can trust him, my beautiful Chloe, he is one of the good ones.

Our hope is with you, and Zander now, as I prepare to send my son’s into battle. The father in me wants to keep them safe at home, but they are grown men. Plus, how can I ask other mothers and fathers to say goodbye to their children and send them to the battlefield if I am not prepared to send my own?

Keep a watchful eye on those around you Chloe, I fear we have a traitor or two in our pack, but as yet I have to work out who.

I love you my darling daughter

Your father

King Asher.

Zander gulped as he read the king’s words to his mate, then looked at her.

“It makes sense now” he whispered softly.

“What does?” Chloe asked.

“What does?” Chloe asked.

“ In the last battle, the King and my father ordered me off the battlefield. I tried to protest and fight alongside them, but your father used his King’s Alpha tone and left me no choice. I had fought and helped them win a few battles, but this time they were insistent. I returned to the pack. Your father said that the future depended on me leaving.” Zander let out a breath and looked at Chloe.

Chloe felt another tear escape her eyes and drip down her cheek.

“They saved you, so that I would have my mate.” She whispered, as the tear fell onto the page of the journal leaving its mark.

“I should have stayed though, Chloe.” Zander sighed out, filled with remorse.

“No Zander, if you had stayed you would have died with them, there was a plan and purpose to the command. Our fathers knew they would lose that battle, and they wanted Josh to have a father, and me to have my mate, so that we could rise again, in their name.” Chloe said.

“Princess, sometimes I am astounded by your wisdom”, Zander said, placing a soft k**s on her head.

Chloe wrapped her arms around his neck, her lips meeting his, as their tongues danced together, she let out a soft m**n.

“Let’s get some sleep, Nicki and Josh come back tomorrow.” Zander smiled down at her before he lost control, knowing she had reacted to his presence even whilst in the womb, made his heart jump in his chest.

Chloe nodded and placed the journal back in it’s hiding place, before snuggling under the covers and resting her head on Zander’s chest, praying sleep would come quickly.

The next morning, Chloe woke early, changing into her black and purple yoga pants with matching top, she headed down to the training field, to start her work out with Delphine.

“Hey Chloe, are you ready?” Delphine asked, grinning.

Chloe nodded her head, after reading her father’s heart-breaking journal message the night before. She was more determined than ever to learn how to fight.

As the two girls sparred and went through some more MMA-style fighting techniques, Zander stood watching from their bedroom window. His heart broke for his princess, knowing she had so much on her shoulders, but he was determined to help carry that load for her. He would be the best mate he could be to protect his princess.

Mate is determined. Caesar said in his mind.

I know Caesar, but she is still so young. I wish she had more time to enjoy her life before all this s**t goes down. Zander replied to his wolf.

Yes, but Zander, she is strong, really strong, she can cope with it, else the burden would not fall on her. We are never given more than we can cope with. Caesar said, his voice filled with pride over his mate.

Zander let out a sigh, as he watched Chloe concentrating on how to break an assailant’s shin with one kick.

After her morning training, Chloe showered and got ready for school. She still punked up her uniform, even though now she was in the Full Moon house, and wore a red tartan skirt, much to her dismay, she would have preferred to keep the purple one. Zander had wanted to make her head girl, but Chloe had said, with Lacey’s agreement, that the title should go to Nicki, to help her learn how to exert her authority.

Climbing into the passenger seat of Zander’s Range Rover, they travelled to school. Today was Friday. However, she would only attend the morning lessons. As she had to pack up the remainder of her things with Nicki when she arrived back later in the day, ready to move everything into the pack house. Josh and Nicki would dorm together, as they were mates, but they were also moving, so they would spend just two nights at school the rest of the time and their weekends running their own pack.

The morning lessons dragged, but finally the lunch bell rang, and Chloe ran to the dining hall, to pick up some sandwiches for both her and Nicki, then headed up to her room, placing the brown paper bags on the side, so that she might eat with her friend when she arrived.

Chloe pulled out the empty boxes, and began to pack up her things, placing them beside the book case which was the secret door to the safe room, so that her and Nicki would have space to pack up the remainder of their items.

Nicki walked into the dorm room, her skin was glowing, as she beamed with happiness at Chloe.

Chloe jumped up and hugged her best friend.

“Wow you are glowing!” Chloe praised her friend, engulfing her in a hug.

“Look” Nicki said, giggling proudly, showing Chloe her mark from Josh,

“So, I have gotten us some lunch, sit down and tell me everything.” Chloe grinned, handing Nicki a lunch bag.

“It was amazing, Chloe, seriously, it does hurt, both that, and the bite, but the pleasure that follows is off the charts.” Nicki grinned biting her bottom l*p at the memory.

Chloe giggled, taking a bite of her tuna sandwich.

“It was amazing, and now, I can feel everything Josh does, and he can feel everything from my emotions to having almost a radar knowing where I am so long as I am within 5 miles of him. . Also, I can mind link, just him though, because I am human, I will never be able to link with the pack, which is sad, but still, it is weird though, hearing his voice in my head.” Nicki laughed.

“I bet it is, you look so happy Nicki”. Chloe smiled.

“So what has been happening with you?” Nicki asked her friend.

Chloe told Nicki about her week, all the training she was doing, along with the extra work she had taken on around the pack.

“Still no sign of Sheba?” Nicki softly asked.

“Not yet.” Chloe sighed, a little frustrated it was taking so long.

The girls began to pack up the remaining boxes, as they continued to chat about everything that was happening in their lives.

“I cannot believe you are moving out of the pack as well. I know it is a brilliant thing, but honestly, Nicki, I am going to miss you.” Chloe sighed.

“I know, but I will be at school on Mondays and Tuesdays, plus on the weekend, Josh said we can visit you guys or you will visit us, as Zander is the Ultima wolf in both packs. Robin and Lacey are staying with us for a couple of weeks, until we get settled in, to help with the transition.” Nicki smiled.

“Yeah I know, I am pleased, Zander and I have been discussing who should take over as our beta once the land is acquired.” Chloe confided in her friend.

“Any news on that?” Nicki asked.

“Nothing as yet, Faith and Luke are still working on it.” Chloe shrugged.

“It will happen.” Nicki smiled.

“The trial for former Alpha and Luna Aitchison is set for next week as well, Zander has decided to let the members of Silverback pack decide their fate.” Chloe said, wondering what would happen to those two idiots.

“The Luna seemed like a good woman, she tried, but the Alpha, he was disgusting.” Nicki sighed, it was going to be a tough one to call.

They packed up more boxes, and stacked them on top of the others beside the bookcase, then stopped for a cup of tea.

“Zander was putting off the trial, as the council need to be in the pack for it, but we cannot put it off any longer.” Chloe shrugged, knowing Zander did not want the council anywhere near her.

As the girls sipped on the steaming hot liquid, suddenly the loud sound of the Rogue alarm pierced the room.

“s**t!” Chloe exclaimed, as she looked at the safe room door behind the boxes.

Franticly, Nicki and Chloe began to move the packed boxes away as the door to their room burst open. A smell like rotten eggs filled the room, as two rogue wolves stood snarling, flanking a rather dishevelled Ursula.

“Well, well, well, we meet again. Time to put you bitches into the ground.” She hissed out.

Chloe grabbed Nicki and placed her behind her, as Ursula changed into a wolf in front of them.