The Hybrid Alpha

~FOUR~

(On the left is what I imagine to be beta Cole and to the right beta Heithen)

KATE'S POV

We head down the marble staircase, he sends a nod towards the butler as we both make an exit. The cool breeze brushes over my skin as I inhale and let the morning sun welcome me to a brand new day. We walk across the field until the training area comes to view. There are a bunch of werewolves crowded by a chalked out ring, cheering on two competitors. The crowd stops to acknowledge the alpha in respect as they lower their heads and resume their tasks.

After a long walk around his grounds which was massive, he leads us down a dirt footpath towards the thick green forest. A smile forms on my lips as I nervously fiddle with my fingers then raise my head towards the Alpha. I just couldn't help how much awe I had for him. Hmmm weird...

Before I could ask him in a matter of seconds he had already shifted with his clothes in his mouth. Amazeballs. His wolf was beautiful, it had golden tan fur mixed with white and the brightest emerald orbs with flecks of yellow.

I was staring like a freak before I dash behind a tree, remove my clothes and shift. I slowly emerge from the tree and expected him to run away from me, or look at me in disgust. My wolf was half white and then blended into black towards the end by my tail. Her eyes were the most lightest shade of purple and she was stunning. Different and unique.

After a little staring contest between him and I, he motioned for me to follow and boy was he fast, way too fast. He had to slow down for me to catch up which I thought was embarrassing. Something about him was off, he wasn't like any other Alphas I had met before. He seems to be like a super Alpha of some sort. I just can't quite put my finger on it.

The run was breathtaking in the woods. We had passed a stream with a waterfall which seemed private and off-limits. I need to go there soon. We enter from what seemed like a back door. Wait, this house was magnificently massive.

He had changed and shifted before I caught up to him. I shift and put my underlayers while covering myself with my pink dress. Hoping no one was inside I find my self in a laundry. I smile to myself when I spot a laundry basket full of t-shirts and muscle tees. I quickly drop my pink dress and pull on a black t-shirt which made it look like I was drowning. It ended just above my knees and I loved it.

Although the shirt smelled like washing powder fragrance, I could smell a faint scent of cedarwood on the shirt. His scent which was likeable. I walk in to see a modern interior with a huge piano placed facing the wall; holding a painting of the stream I had seen before. I make a right turn in the hallway to find myself in a kitchen with a middle aged woman placing spreads on the black countered island.

She turns her attention to me instantly and her eyes widen for a second before she sports a huge grin. She scurries towards me and pulls me into a motherly hug. I sigh and hug this stranger feeling comfortable in her arms. She pulls away and looks deep in thought.

"I wasn't expecting Xavious (pronounced X-zavious)to bring a girl today for breakfast" She says while winking my way.

"He will be down soon, I am almost done with the eggs..." she trails off while cracking some more eggs into a dish.

"Let me help yo-" I start, not wanting to be rude just standing there.

"No love, make yourself at home." She catches me glimpsing back at the piano in the lounge so she raises her brows. Just above a whisper "Play something will you?" she looks almost pleading when I give her a sheepish smile and make my way to the grand piano that awaited me.

I slide onto the bench, seating my self in the middle as I start playing what first comes to mind. I brush my fingers on the keys as it echoes making my heart beat in sync with the slow and peaceful notes. I close my eyes and start singing lowly at first then gradually get lost when I find myself pouring my heart out to the lyrics by Ruelle and fleurie, Carry you.

" I know it hurts,

It's hard to breathe sometimes
These nights are long
You've lost the will to fight

Is anybody out there?

Can you lead me to the light
Is anybody out there?
Tell me it'll all be alright, You are not alone
I've been here the whole time singing you a song
I will carry you, I will carry you..." I start to gain confidence and reach my high notes while my eyes stay shut. A tear falls as I finish the song and I hear someone slow-clapping.

"That was beautiful, darling!" she says as she engulfs me in yet another hug. I didn't mind since I really needed one.

"I didn't know you played, that was exquisite" as he descends the glass staircase wearing dark wash jeans with a grey muscle tee. He looked hot. Wait what? I feel my cheeks burning when I find myself respond to him which took me by surprise.

"I guess there's a lot you don't know about me..." I trail off only to find him masked with a blank expression.

"Breakfast is ready. I will be heading out." The middle aged woman who I noticed had long, black, straight hair gave a quick hug to the blank guy which he returned with a sweet smile.

Did I miss something. "Thanks, Laura".

We both make our way to the kitchen and I attempt to take a seat on the freaking high as stool. Had almost slipped but grabbed onto the counter for dear life. I hear a slight chuckle so I turn my face to see him leaning against the door frame and he just raises one of his perfectly arched eyebrows.

"I don't remember me recalling that you could borrow my shirt" He says while taking a seat next to me. He begins with his toast and I stuff my mouth with croissants. Chocolate flavored ones before deciding to answer him.

"Funny, I don't recall me asking either, Xavious" I say amused with my comeback while slightly letting his name roll off my tongue as if I had said it a million times already.

He seems somewhat satisfied till I say his name which he turns while making my stool face him too. He looks at me with curiosity when he speaks just above a whisper.

"Laura" He sighs and I nod my head confirming. I find myself looking at those beautiful hazel eyes, captivated he speaks again but I respond instantly.

"What's your-" I break him mid-sentence "...Kate"

He then continues to eat in silence with a small smile tugging the corner of his lips. Those perfect pink lips. What-not again. Stop it Katherine. I turn around and drink the hot liquid making me almost moan at the heavenly drink that filled my taste buds.

I finish to see Xavious staring at me, seeing his adam apple move he says with a stern look on his face, " You can get yourself cleaned up in the guest room. Don't even think about running. Don't think just because your a female there won't be any consequences if you do."

He walks towards the back door again and I hear him say with a smirk,

"You should know I love chases" with that he walks out leaving me here with my thoughts. I smirk to myself as I jump off the stool and find a guest room further down the hallway.

Taking a quick shower and melting in my deep thoughts before rushing out and changing into my - his black shirt again as I grab my dress and rush outside without a second thought.

Well, he loves chases so let's give him one. With that I ran to the direction of home. My pack. My family.