My Dear Alpha

Chapter 1

*Clara's POV *
Nine years later.

"St-sto-stop! " I yelled. 

Matthew was on top of me tickling me. I squirmed and tried to get up. He wouldn't let me up. He was too strong. Stupid werewolf.

He mercilessly tickled me. My limbs were flailing about. I laughed so hard.

"I will ruin your chances of having children if you do not stop!" I yelled trying to get the torture to stop. 

He finally stopped while looking a little wide-eyed. I guess he finally learned after a couple times of me (mostly) accidentally kicking him where the sun doesn't shine. I was breathing heavily. My bangs in my eyes and my hair sprawled out on the pillow my head was on. He held my arms above my head. His captivating blue green eyes stared into mine.

I squirmed a bit more. He sighed then smirked at me "Sorry baby girl but I won't let you go". My heart melted at the sound of him calling me baby girl. We both know he can hear my erratic heartbeat.

I am in love with him. But he's my best friend. He's my person. And he is going to find his mate in 2 days. In 2 days I might not be the only girl in his life. That broke my heart.

He hasn't dated any girls. And he hasn't done anything with a woman. He is saving his first kiss and all for his mate. He has always been waiting for her. His mate. His person.

I hope that it's me. That he will wake up on his eighteenth birthday look me in the eyes and say "It's you. It's always been you". But that is the sappy writer in me talking. In reality it's practically impossible for us to be mates.

His voice brought me out of my thoughts. "So some of the Alphas around here are coming for my birthday. They will either be here tonight or tomorrow...." He said.

"And..?" I asked him because I could tell he wanted to ask me something.

"I was wondering if we could have our birthday thing tonight instead of tomorrow...?" He asked pleadingly.

I smiled and nodded. "Of course!"

He finally released my hands and moved a little so I could sit up. When I sat up you could immediately see the size difference. Me at 5'2 and him at 6'2. It's kinda funny when you see us walking together. I stretched my legs and arms.

My stomach growled so I stood up. I was about to walk into the kitchen when I felt a pat on my butt. I turned and slapped his arm. He started laughing. A pack member walked by and rolled their eyes. This was normal Clara and Matt behavior.

I walked into the kitchen and made a sandwich. Matt soon walked in and made a feast for himself. I stole some of his food, but he doesn't mind when I do it. He always says I need to eat more. That's just like him. Always worried about me.

We ate happily while talking. "So Clare-bear what did ya get me for my birthday?" He grinned excitedly. I wasn't going to tell him what I got him right now. It is a sentimental gift. It's a picture frame with a collage of pictures of us throughout the years. He will like it. I just know he will. It was hard to find something meaningful, without it possibly seeming like I was disrespecting his mate.

No matter who his mate is, I will make an effort to get over my feelings and be her friend. I understand how sacred the bond between mates are having seen so many in the pack house. Especially Alpha Jamie and Luna Lyla, seeing them together makes it impossible for me to even think of coming between Matty and his mate. The thought made my stomach turn. 

"Clara?" Matthew asked, looking very concerned. I shook my head and waved off the concern by saying I was just daydreaming. 

We continued talking, but after a while I had to get home and set up for tonight. He offered to walk me home, which I happily accepted. I want to soak up as much time with him as possible.