The Alpha & I (Old Version)

Chapter 4 - The First Shift

The Alpha sighed as Sirena pulled away from him, he had wanted to talk to her more. Even his wolf was insisting on the need to go after her, but of course the other she-wolf got in the way.

Did this stupid wolf honestly think he liked the uptight type? Sure, the blonde in front of him was sexy, but that's all she was, holding a conversation with this wolf was beyond impossible and it irritated him to no end.

Sirena though, in the few months she had been here she didn't see him as the Alpha. He was sure on many occasions she hadn't even known who he was or even remembered their conversations. Tonight, had been the first night that she had seemed present in the moment, hopefully now she would feel more at home.

A finger traced his jaw line snapping him back to reality. Right, the she-wolf was still trying to seduce him. This was why he hated these events, no peace. It would be easier for him if he just choose a Luna. However, every time he tried to think about who would best suit the role, none of the current she-wolves fit the profile, none were what he wanted for the future of this pack.

"If you'll excuse me." He said politely through gritted teeth. He pushed here hand away. "Places to be, things to plan." And he darted off back to his own chambers. Parties really weren't his scene and the one person that drew his interest had already decided to leave.

Throwing off his shirt he sat down on the mattress, his hand rubbing his forehead before running his fingers through his hair. He'd better check in with the night watch before retiring for the night. Closing his eyes, he reached for Gail's mind.

Communication through a mind link was only obtained by having a piece of the other person on ones self. Many wolves chose veils of blood, but the Alpha was different. He'd gathered the fur from the wolves in the higher ranks of the pack and had had tattoo ink made from it. The tattoos lined the spine of his back. The ink was also infused with essence (or magic as the humans called it) so it did not fade or soak into the skin like regular tattoos.

Report? The Alpha asked once he made contact with the other wolf's mind.

The party is going strong, no movement on the boundaries but um... Gail paused.

What is it? The Alpha insisted.

She's crying. After your talk, she left and has been in her room crying ever since.

Shit! Thanks, I'll make contact again at shift change.

His wolf was furious with him, he hadn't wanted to hurt Sirena. And the fact that he had was clawing at his insides. His wolf was itching to go to her. It screamed at him from the inside for control, wanting to break out.

"Fine!" He said releasing control and allowing his wolf to take over as he removed his pants. His body rippled and shifted almost effortlessly into the form a massive black wolf with piecing blue eyes.

See if you can do any better! The Alpha challenged the wolf.

Just watch, I'll show you how it's done. The wolf shot back and bolted out the door, heading straight to the person he wanted to see most. He slowed as he rounded the corner and totted over to the door, pushing it open with his snout he walked over to the sobbing figure.

Sirena looked up through tear-streaked eyes as a wolf stood before her. It didn't frighten her but it was a little intimidating to look at.

"You're huge!" She remarked without realizing.

The wolf puffed out its chest looking pleased with the statement.

She half laughed and smiled sadly. She hadn't meant to say that out loud, but at least she hadn't offended.