The Alpha's Mate

Chapter 10

Manon's POV

I woke up for the first time in what felt like forever well rested. Not having the courage to open my eyes yet, I stirred and stretched before snuggling back into Ronan's arms.  I buried my face into his chest and I felt his hand move from my waist to my hair.  He fixed some of my crazy baby hairs that didn't quite fit into the ponytail.  "Sorry for waking you up so early." I said meeting his eyes.  "I've been up, and its not all that early anymore." He said smiling and his eyes fell onto my neck.  I put my hand to where he was looking and remembered my new mark.  

"What time is."  I asked as he moved my hand.  "10:30 ish" He said.  "That's the latest I've ever slept in."  I stated in awe.  "Now my whole schedule is going to be mixed up." I said grumbling.

Closing my eyes I leaned back into Ronan's chest, but quickly retracted at the sudden taste of hamburger and morning breath. Running my tongue over me teeth I remembered I fell asleep before I could brush.  Deciding that now since I was already up I should go brush them, I tried to roll out of Ronan's arms.  

"Where do you think you're going?" He questions and I can feel his lips brushing my forehead.  "To brush my teeth." I state pulling back trying to get out of his arms.  He chuckles kissing my mark.  When he did all I felt was a sudden need for him.  My wolf wanted to pounce him and I tried to control her while enjoying the warm and tingling feeling.  

Ronan chuckled and that was enough to bring me out of my hormonal state.  With a blush, I left to the bathroom without another word.

Like my room, Ronan's room had a bathroom.  I walked to the sink wetting my toothbrush and brushing while observing my new mark.  It had a a wolf howling with a full moon behind it as well as Ronan's name underneath it.  Each wolf's mark was different depending on the wolf and personality of the marker.  

I poked at it in wonder.  When I was done I spit and then got ready for the day.  I redid my ponytail and pulled on my typical attire as well as workout gear.  I figured that now since I was marked Ronan would allow me to go places within the pack.  

I left the bathroom after tidying up to meet Ronan just outside the door.  He was also dressed for what I figured some sort of Alpha business.  I giggled as he gave me a toothy grin.  "Were you stalking me Alpha Huntsman?" I tease and he grabs me pressing his lips to mine gently.  "Nope, I was just making sure you didn't drown in the bathtub." He replied.

A lone growl came from my stomach and I decided it was time for breakfast.  We headed downstairs and I could smell Piper as well as a few others before I could hear them giggling and talking.  As I reached the bottom step Concetta let out a squeal.  

"Manon! Ronan!" She yelled as he plumpish body shuffled towards us. She nearly tackled me in a hug before lathering my cheeks in her bright red lipstick.  "Good morning, Luna." I greeted kindly as she released me.  "No need for formalities dear, you call me Mamá!" 

Quickly examining my neck she ushered Piper over and they both let out a squeal.  "I knew it!" Yelled Concetta.  "I knew it would be soon!" I stood there awkwardly knowing they were talking about my mark, but not knowing what to say.