The Alpha's Feisty Mate

Grief and change

Isabella POV

 

 Watching my father die in my arms was the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. It broke me. I couldn’t stop crying. Losing him felt like I lost part of myself. 

 

 The past two days have been a blur between burying my father and watching my brother take over the Alpha title. It was all too much for me. 

 

I spent most of the time locked away in my room. I didn’t want to see anyone. I just want to be left alone with my grief.

 

 The longer I was alone in my room, the more my rage built and the more I wanted to get revenge. I wouldn’t be able to get over my father's death until I got it. 

 

 My brother mind-linked me that he wanted to speak with me in his office at 10:00 am.

 

 I replied that I would be there. He likely just wanted to check in and see how I was doing. He knew how hard losing my father was for me. 

 

 The next morning I woke up and took a shower. I got dressed in a pair of dark high-waisted jeans and a purple tank top. I didn’t leave my room until it was time to meet with my brother at 10:00 am. 

 I hadn’t really spoken to anyone since my father died. I couldn’t seem to get myself out of this rut. I lay in bed most of the time, with nothing but my thoughts. 

 

 I made my way to my father’s office. Well, I guess my brother's office now. When I reached the door, I knocked. 

 

 “Come In,” I heard, so I entered. 

 

 I was surprised when I saw my brother sitting at his desk, but that’s not what surprised me. No, it was Alpha Drake sitting across from him. What the hell is that buffoon doing in here, I wondered. 

 

 “I’ll come back later,” I said, looking at my brother.

 

 “No, come in. He’s part of the meeting.” My brother said, looking anxious. 

 

 I hesitantly took a seat next to Alpha Drake. I glanced between the two of them, wondering what they wanted to meet with me for. 

 

 “Isabella, we need you to keep an open mind and understand that we are doing this in your best interest.” My brother said with a soft voice. I didn’t say anything, just waited for him to continue. 

 

 “With the attacks going on and the fact that I just took over the Alpha title, I think it’s best for you to go live with Alpha Drake on his territory,” Declan said and paused before continuing. “It’s temporary, Bella. It’s for the best. It was father’s dying wish. That’s why father was talking to Alpha Drake in private before he passed away.” 

 

 I let out a loud snort. “This has to be a joke. There’s no way I’m leaving my territory, especially not with him.” I spat while pointing at Alpha Drake, who had a deep frown on his face.

 

 “I’m one of the strongest warriors. I don’t need protection. Plus, I can help fight if there’s another attack.” I said with determination clear in in my voice.

 

 “Why are you trying to get rid of me?” I questioned my brother angrily. 

 

 “I’m not Bella. You're just not safe here. You have to trust me. There’s more going on that you don’t know about.” Declan said while shaking his head. 

 

 “Well, tell me. I think I have the right to know.” Anger was now coursing through my veins. 

 

 “I can’t, Isabella. You just need to trust me.” Declan said, with sadness in his eyes.

 

 “I’m not going, and that’s final,” I said sternly while crossing my arms.

 

 “Isabella, this isn’t optional. Your father asked me to protect you before he passed away. I have every intention of keeping my promise.” Alpha Drake said sternly before continuing. 

 

 “You have the day to pack your belongings and say goodbye. We leave for my territory in the morning.” He added. 

 

 “Like hell I am. I’m not going anywhere.” I practically spat at him before standing up and leaving the office. Slamming the door behind me.

 

Rage was consuming my body as I left. I was practically shaking with anger. Why is my brother agreeing to this? Is he trying to get rid of me? I asked myself.

 

 Plus, why did Alpha Drake agree? He can’t stand my strong personality or my big mouth. None of this makes sense. What are they not telling me?

 

 Bri, on the other hand, was as happy as a kid in a candy store at the idea of leaving with Alpha Drake. I don’t understand her sometimes. This isn’t a good thing, I tried to reason with her, but she just kept prancing around my head like it was the best day ever. 

 

 I stormed to my room and locked my door. I’m just going to stay in her all day. They’re going to have to drag me out kicking and screaming because I’m not going. 

 

 I paced around my room for a while, unable to calm myself down. I decided to run a bubble bath in hopes that it would help. 

 

 I stripped my clothes off and sunk into the warm bubbly water. It certainly helped. The warm water caressed my body. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Oh ya, that’s a bit better.

 

 I started to think about what it would be like in Alpha Drakes territory, living in the same packhouse with him. I let my mind wander back to our little encounter in the woods, how he made me feel that night. It was like nothing that I had ever experienced before. The orgasm he gave me was so much more intense than any orgasm I had given myself with ‘Bob,’ my vibrator. I shook my head at the thought. Why do I think about that night? That was a mistake, one that won’t happen again.

 

 Once I was done in the bath and the water had turned cold, I got out and dried myself off before getting dressed in a pair of sweat pants and a black tank top. I had no intentions of leaving my room, not until that asshole, Alpha Drake, left the territory. I might as well get comfy.

 

 I lay in bed and turned on Netflix. Maybe a good old Rom-Com might take my mind off things.

 

 I spent the entire day in my room. No one bothered me, and I was happy about that. I fell asleep that night watching re-runs of Friends.

 

 The next morning I was awoken by a loud banging on my bedroom door. 

 

 “Who is it?” I asked while I rubbed my tired eyes, trying to wake myself up.

 

 “We are leaving. Let’s go, Isabella.” I heard the voice of Alpha Drake through the door.

 

 I groaned while I laid back down on the bed and pulled the blanket over my head.

 

 “I told you, I’m not going anywhere.” I shot back at him.

 

 “Isabella, you have five seconds to open the door, or I’m breaking it down.” He wouldn’t, would he? I thought to myself but didn’t respond to his threat.

 

 Sure enough, five seconds later and I heard a loud crack when the door flew open. Damn it. He was serious.

 

 I watched as the angry Alpha stomped towards my bed. I sat up and moved away from Alpha Drake, but he was so fast the next thing I knew, he grabbed hold of my ankle and dragged me to the foot of the bed, where he was standing. 

 

 “I warned you. Now stop being a brat, and let’s go.” He spat at me. 

 

 “Fuck you! I’m not going with you. You’ll have to drag me there. I’m not going.” I yelled at him defiantly, crossing my arms over my chest. 

 

 “You asked for it.” He said while picking me up like I weighed nothing and throwing me over his shoulder. 

 

 This isn’t happening. Who does he think he is? He can’t just manhandle someone like this. Rage filled my body, and I started punching his back with all my might. Sadly, I wasn’t at a good angle to actually cause him any pain. 

 

 The next thing I knew, my sweat pants were being lowered roughly, exposing my ass, and of course, I didn’t put on underwear last night. I heard a slapping sound and a sharp sting on my left ass cheek followed. The realization that he had just spanked me sunk in. 

 

 I was fuming with anger, but what the hell was wrong with my body, my core tightened at his actions, and I thought something within me liked it?

 

Oh, hell no! I decided to latch my teeth into his back, biting down on him. I heard an “Ow” leave Alpha Drake's mouth, and I smiled internally, feeling satisfied that I got a reaction.

 

 That was short-lived, though. I was suddenly distracted by a sharp pain in my ass. No, he didn’t slap me this time. He actually bit my ass! What was wrong with this guy? I yelped at his action. That’s going to leave a mark, I thought to myself. 

 

 To my own surprise, heat flooded my core, and I was getting turned on by his actions. The thought of my bare ass near his face and his mouth touching it caused waves of arousal to rush through my body. My core clenched, just begging to be touched. 

 

 “You hit me, I’ll slap your little ass, you bite me, and I’ll bite you back.” Alpha Drake growled, desire clear in his voice. 

 

 “I suggest you stop because I can smell your arousal, Isabella. You keep it up. We won’t be leaving this room anytime soon.” He said to me in his deep husky voice.

 

 Thank goddess he couldn’t see the blush on my face. I went still on his shoulder, not wanting to embarrass myself by getting further aroused.

 

 “Good girl,” he said before giving me one last light slap on the ass and pulling up my pants to cover my bare bottom. The last slap wasn’t painful, it was more of a ‘good game, kind of slap’ it still turned me on, though, I felt butterflies in my stomach, and heat rushed to my core. Goddess, his hands feel good on my body. 

 

 Alpha Drake carried me out to a waiting SUV. I told him multiple times that I could walk, but he didn’t respond. The man is infuriating.

 

 Once we made it outside, embarrassment flooded me as everyone watched Alpha Drake carrying me like a sack of potatoes towards the waiting SUV. 

 

 He finally put me down. I saw Clair standing there with a horrified look on her face. Erik was seated in the passenger seat, watching our interaction with amusement. There was one of Alpha Drake’s warriors in the driver seat. He also looked amused. 

 

 Declan stood to the side, watching our interaction with an apologetic look on his face. 

 

 “Get in, Isabella.” Alpha Drake ordered.

 

 “No,” I replied with defiance, crossing my arms over my chest.

 

 The next thing I knew, Alpha Drake was manhandling me into the backseat of the SUV. I landed my feet on either side of the door pushing back from the vehicle. I could feel the anger rolling off of Alpha Drake at my resistance, but I didn’t care. I’m not going.

 

 After several attempts, he finally got me into the backseat, but before he got in, I scooted myself to the other door and darted out of the SUV towards the packhouse.

 

 “Fuck.” I heard him swear before I felt strong arms wrap around my body and carry me back to the SUV. Gosh, he’s fast. I didn’t make it very far. 

 

 “Erik, get in the backseat. Clair, you’re sitting up front in the passenger seat.” Alpha Drake barked orders.

 

 “You got it, boss,” Erik said while stepping out of the passenger seat and getting into the rear seat, opposite the door Alpha Drake was holding me at. Clair still looked horrified. She said nothing and got into the front passenger seat. I didn’t know she was coming with us. At least I’ll have her with me. 

 

 “Now, we’re done playing games, Isabella. Get in, or I’ll tie you up, gag you and throw you in the trunk.” Alpha Drake threatened, with a look on his face, silently daring me to call his bluff. My jaw fell open. Is he serious right now? The man is crazy. I wouldn’t put it past him to follow through with his threat. 

 

 With a frustrated huff, I got into the backseat next to Erik, who was looking at me with amusement, like he was really enjoying the show. I just glared at him. 

 

 Alpha Drake got in next to me, boxing me in between two giant beefcakes. This was going to be a long drive. I thought to myself as I let out a heavy sigh.

 

 I didn’t even look at Declan while we pulled away. I was way too angry and hurt by him. 

 

 The drive to the Crescent Moon pack was quiet, a very awkward quiet, with no one daring to speak. I stared straight ahead with pinched eyes and my arms crossed over my chest, showing my disapproval to anyone that glanced my way. 

 

 I hated the fact that, as angry as I was, I was enjoying the feeling of my body brushing up against Alpha Drake’s. 

 

 Goddess, what is wrong with me? I started to think about him spanking and biting my ass, I had to quickly change my train of thought, or I would get turned on again. Gosh, that would be so embarrassing, I thought to myself.

Chapter 18 - The Alpha's Feisty Mate