Topping the Enemy (Werewolf Story)

Chapter 32: Take a Bow | Bloom

Landon

My name is Landon Barnett and I am the Alpha of the Regency Falls pack.

You have no idea how long I have been waiting to be able to say these words!

Yes, my father was taken from us some months ago. I have been Regent for nearly five months, but most importantly I thought I wasn't going to ascend as Alpha at all.

It's very rare for ascending Alphas not to find their mates at 18. There are whispers that in some packs their ascending Alphas get dreams from the Moon Goddess announcing to them who their mate is BEFORE they even turn 18.

It's not exactly normal for a person of my status to be left unmated for such a long period of time. Not to say we are privileged by the Goddess, but if you look at Aaron's case now that he got a second chance mate, if that isn't privilege, I don't know what is.

Anyway, my point is: for the longest time I actually thought I would have to pass the baton to my brother Clark. I spent 3 years searching high and low for a mate, only for him to be delivered at my doorstep when I least expected.

I guess people are right when they say: the Goddess will find a way for you to meet your mate. Leave it up to Her because She will make it happen whenever She wants you to be mated.

If you think about the events that were set in motion for Ares to meet his mate... We barely had any advance notice on Harry's birthday. My mother pulled off a dinner party at the last minute - because she is that good - and Harry even invited the remainder of the Staedlers to join us for the special occasion.

That is without considering that Ares was supposed to be working that night. My mother called his father and pulled some strings so that he could attend the event. Honestly, I would never have thought of that.

I guess there is no other word for it: getting mated is magical and it only happens when it's supposed to. Not sooner or later, no matter how much we cry about it.

Trust me, my friends and I have cried plenty over our lack of mating. My 'lonely hearts club' is lonely no more. I couldn't be happier for all of them, even though Rhiannon is still rejecting her mate. But that is her choice and I support her as my friend and as a woman.

I am the Alpha of Regency Falls.

Tears come to my eyes as I reach this solemn realization.

It was one thing when Lourdes called me Alpha, but now I really am one. Officially. Or at least as official as I can be without having been marked by my mate, but that is just confirmation.

I feel amazing. I feel validated. I feel as if the whole world was there for the conquering. Like there is nothing I couldn't do, especially with Harry by my side.

Honestly, this is the happiest I have ever felt in my life. At least until I complete the bond with my mate. I cannot wait for that to happen!

I woke up next to my mate once again. It's the second night he slept with me since his birthday. And it's the second night we don't do anything except for kissing.

I don't want to push for anything, but I am good to go. I am eager for it. It's been a while...

I wake him up with a sweet kiss, causing a smile to form in his gorgeous face as he awakens. I snuggle up to him, rub my nose on his neck, scenting him like an animal.

My nose tickles him a bit and he giggles. I find it so adorable. Moments later, we get up and I follow my morning ritual while he goes all the way to the guest wing to do his.

Later, we are both comfortably sitting inside the dining room for breakfast. Spencer is here too since he is going to move in.

"How was the trip back to our pack yesterday? Did you talk to your parents? How did they react to the news?" Harry asked his best friend, who went home yesterday to talk things over with his folks and collect his belongings.