The Possesive Alpha

Chapter 23

Emily’s POV

I ran through the woods, my paws pounding against the soft earth as I made my way back to the pack house. My mind was spinning with thoughts of Alpha Dave’s offer. Why would he do me a favour? What does he gain from helping me? It made no sense. Luca despised him. If I even thought about working with him, Luca would hate me too. And that was something I could never allow. "You know what, Emily? You should stop sticking to Luca’s ass and start looking for your own mate," my wolf, Keena, spoke in my head, her voice filled with frustration. I growled internally. "Shut up, you stupid wolf. Luca is our mate. He just hasn’t marked me yet. But once he does, I’ll be queen and Luna of this pack," I snapped back at her.

Keena huffed. "You’re delusional. The Moon Goddess already gave Luca his true mate, and it’s not you. He’ll never choose you." I gritted my teeth. My wolf was so annoying sometimes. I didn’t understand why she was mine when all she ever did was argue with me. "He will choose me," I insisted. "That other girl is weak. She’s not even a werewolf. How can she lead a pack? I’m stronger. I’m more powerful. I belong by Luca’s side, not her." "You’re being foolish," Keena said. "Luca will never love you the way you want him to. You should accept your true mate instead of chasing after someone who doesn’t want you."
I rolled my eyes. "Ugh, Keena, you sound just like everyone else. I don’t care about my so-called true mate.' If the Moon Goddess didn’t make me Luca’s mate, then I’ll take matters into my own hands. I’ll find a way to make him mine."

"And how do you plan on doing that?" Keena asked. "Even if you kill his mate, there’s no guarantee he’ll choose you." A smirk curled on my lips. "There are other ways to make someone love you," I said, my mind already forming a plan. "The witches… they can help me. If I use a spell, I can make Luca forget about her. I can make him love me." Keena growled in my head, her anger flaring. "You’re truly evil, Emily. I won’t help you with this."I don’t need your help, you useless wolf," I shot back. "You’re nothing without me," Keena sneered. "Without me, you’re just a mere human." I clenched my jaw. "Shut up, Keena. If you keep talking, I’ll block our bond." Silence. Finally. I smirked to myself as I reached the pack house, my plan solidifying in my mind. I would do whatever it took to claim my rightful place. No matter what.

Luca’s POV

The soft hum of the aeroplane was the only sound filling the cabin, but my focus was entirely on the girl in my arms—my mate. Isabelle. My beautiful mate. At the start of the flight, she had been sleeping in the seat next to me, her body slightly turned away. But that wasn’t enough for my wolf, Zydus. He craved her warmth, her closeness. And honestly, so did I. So, I had gently pulled her into my arms, settling her on my lap where she belonged. Now, there was no space left between us, and I felt at peace for the first time in years.

Her scent filled my lungs, a mix of something sweet and delicate, something that was uniquely hers. It drove my wolf insane. Zydus was restless, pacing in my mind, whispering about how she needed to be ours completely. "Luca, she’s right here. So close. Mate with her, mark her. Make her ours." Zydus growled impatiently.
I clenched my jaw, tightening my hold on her slightly as I forced myself to stay calm. "Not yet, Zydus. She’s not ready," I reminded him. "I have to respect her wishes. I won’t take her by force. She needs to trust me first." "Trust?!" Zydus scoffed. "When the full moon comes, we won’t be able to control ourselves. You know that."

I exhaled slowly, running a hand through my hair. He was right. When the full moon rose, our instincts would take over. The bond would pull us together with an intensity neither of us could fight. But that was still some time away. Until then, I had to make her love me. "I’ll do whatever it takes," I assured Zydus. "I’ll make her fall for me. She will see that she belongs with me, and then she’ll come to me willingly." "Then don’t just sit there. Make her love you the right way," Zydus pushed. "Be gentle. Be the mate she wants."