Alpha Nasser

Chapter 7: Cousin Steven will be back

As I sat at the dinner table with my aunt, my mind couldn't help but wander back to Alpha Nasser and the way he had touched me. It was like my skin was still burning from his fingertips.

Suddenly, my aunt's voice broke through my thoughts. "Your cousin will be back tomorrow," she said, breaking the silence.

I looked up at her, my mind still a bit foggy. "Oh, really? That's great news," I replied absentmindedly, not really paying attention.

My aunt raised an eyebrow. "Is everything okay, Emily? You seem distracted."

I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. "Yeah, sorry. I'm just a bit tired," I lied.

My aunt looked at me suspiciously for a moment before continuing the conversation. "He's been studying abroad for the past year, so it'll be good to have him back. He's always been a bit of a troublemaker, but I'm sure he's learned his lesson."

I nodded, not really interested in the topic. All I could think about was Alpha and the way he had made me feel. I couldn't believe I was actually considering the idea of being his girlfriend. It was like my heart was betraying me, going against everything my aunt had taught me about being a strong, independent woman.

But the truth was, I couldn't help the way I felt. I wanted to be with him, to feel his touch again. And the thought of my cousin coming back tomorrow just made me even more anxious to see Alpha again.

"He'll be arriving tomorrow, Emily. I hope you'll be able to spend some time with him while he's here," she said, with a hint of excitement in her voice.

I nodded, happy to hear that my cousin was coming. "Of course, Auntie. I'm looking forward to seeing him again."

Aunt Marlene sighed, looking a bit worried. "I'm just worried about him, Emily. He's been so different lately. He found his mate, but she's been causing him a lot of trouble."

I furrowed my eyebrows, curious. "What kind of trouble?"

Aunt Marlene shook her head, looking displeased. "She's been running around with different men, not being faithful to my cousin. It's causing a lot of tension between them. Steven is so angry about it."

I felt a pang of sympathy for my cousin. Finding your mate was supposed to be a happy and fulfilling experience, not one filled with drama and heartbreak. "That's terrible, Auntie. I hope they can work it out."

"Me too, dear," Aunt Marlene said, her tone serious. "But Steven can be a bit hot-headed, so I worry he might do something rash."

I nodded, understanding my aunt's concern. I had always known my cousin to be a bit impulsive, but I hoped he could control his temper for the sake of his mate and their relationship.

A wave of sadness washed over me suddenly accured me. I couldn't help but feel like I could relate to his pain. It was hard to hear about someone else going through a similar situation as mine, especially when it involved someone they loved being with someone else.

I tried to push the thoughts out of my mind and focus on the present moment. "That's really tough for Steven," I said, trying to sound sympathetic.

"It is," my aunt agreed, "but he'll find someone who deserves him eventually. And so will you, Emily. You're a strong and capable young woman, and anyone would be lucky to have you."

Her words were comforting, but at the same time, they made me feel a little uneasy. I wasn't sure if I was ready to move on from what had happened with Alpha Nasser. Part of me still wanted to be with him, even though I knew it was unlikely to happen.

As dinner ended, I offered to wash the dishes, and my aunt agreed. As I scrubbed the plates and silverware, my wolf Mia started chattering in my head, "So, Emily, what are you planning to wear tomorrow to impress the alpha?" she asked with a sly tone.

I rolled my eyes, knowing exactly where this conversation was heading. "Mia, I'm not trying to seduce the alpha. I'm not even sure he's interested in me like that." I replied, trying to shut down any further discussion on the topic.

But Mia wasn't so easily deterred. "Come on, Emily. You can't tell me you're not attracted to him. And I'm pretty sure he's interested in you too. Didn't you see the way he was looking at you during the fight today?"

I blushed at the memory, feeling a flutter in my stomach at the thought of his intense gaze on me. "I don't know, Mia. It's just... complicated. He's the alpha, and I'm just a newbie here. I don't want to make things awkward or ruin my chances of fitting in with the pack."

I rolled my eyes at her constant talk of the Alpha. "Mia, can we talk about something else for a change?" I said, trying to focus on the task at hand.

"Like what?" Mia asked innocently.

"Like anything else besides the Alpha," I replied with a sigh. "I don't want to come across as desperate or anything."

Mia huffed in annoyance. "Well, excuse me for wanting you to have a mate, Emily. It's not like I want you to be alone forever."

I paused and looked at Mia, realizing that she was right. Maybe I was being too hard on myself and needed to be more open to the idea of finding a mate. "I know, Mia. I just don't want to mess things up with the Alpha," I said softly.

Mia nudged me with her thoughts. "Don't worry, Emily. You're amazing just the way you are. If he can't see that, then he's not worth your time."

Her words brought a smile to my face and I continued washing the dishes, feeling a bit more hopeful about my future. Maybe things would work out with the Alpha, or maybe I would find someone even better. All I knew was that I needed to stay true to myself and not compromise my values for anyone else.