He’s My Alpha by Cassandra M (Jake & Clair)
Chapter 49
Clair
I f*orc*ed my eyes open as soon as I heard my alarm ringing and stared at the ceiling for a while before reaching out to my side table to shut it down. I then made my way to my bathroom to prepare for the day, splashing water over my face to wake me up first before doing my usual morning routine.
Like any other day, I need to be on the training ground to work my a*s*s off. Aside from learning things, I enjoyed the perks of having a fit figure and a healthier body because of these workouts. I didn’t get too tired easily, and my senses were enhanced.
I dashed out of my room, wearing a black sports bra and tight sports leggings that fit perfectly around my legs and hips. My hair was pulled up into a high ponytail, making it easier for me to move around, and Jake said once that it does show off my cheekbones pretty well.
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Not that Jake came often, but he did from time to time, and I just wanted to be eye candy when he did. I knew he was still fighting off the mate bond, but maybe a little more pushing would finally get him to give in.
After Alpha Aeon’s party, we barely talked on the drive home. It was more awkward because he allowed the Beta to ride with us. Beta Gavin dominated the whole conversation with me and Jake, answering his questions with just a yes or no.
I have no idea what was running on his mind because not once did he glance my way for the duration of the car ride, and mind you, it was a two- hour drive.
A part of me was disappointed because I somehow made it appear I would be okay if he rejected me. And maybe it made him think it was okay to let me go now.
But I was not done with my fight yet. As long as no rejection has come yet, I still have my chance. I knew it might seem crazy to others if they only knew how I ran and pushed myself on him, but Jake is my moon blessed and I wouldn’t give up on him too easily.
I grabbed a bagel and a small carton of milk before heading out of the house, eating and drinking along the way. I didn’t bring any bags today since I didn’t have a schedule at the daycare and I could just go home to change after training.
A few minutes before I reached the training quadrangle, Harrold came running and joined me. He was one of the pack warriors that had been generous enough to help me out whenever Jenny or Beta Gavin weren’t around to a*s*sist me.
“Good morning, beautiful! Ready to kick a*s*s today? ” He greeted me with a big grin plastered on his face, nudging my arm as we walked towards the training ground.
“Morning, Harrold! Yup, more than ready! And you? Ready to be the first a*s*s I’ll kick today?” I teased back at him.
“Ouch!” He feigned hurt, his hand on his heart, before chuckling. “We’ll see about that! You just caught me at a bad time last time, but I will make sure it’s my turn to beat you today.” He added, and soon enough, we arrived at the training area.
“I’ll see you in a bit, beautiful. You’re mine today!” He added a little enthusiastically before speeding off to the men’s locker room.
“I will be waiting for you, warrior! Don’t keep the princess waiting!” I waved my hand and bowed down to him before turning on my heel and heading off to the center of the training ground.
As I did so, I caught a whiff of my mate. He’s here. And from the strong scent I caught, he must have been above on the balcony.
A smug smile slowly crept into my lips. Game on!
Jake
I crushed the paper cup in my hand, annoyed at the scene I just witnessed below from where I was standing. I was on the second floor balcony of the training building and was currently holding my wolf from jumping to the ground where Clair was conversing with one of my warriors.
Echo and I didn’t like what we saw.
Harrold was obviously flirting with her, and she didn’t do anything to drive him away. I didn’t know if she was aware of how s*exy and attractive she looked, especially with those tight training pants and sports bra showing off her midriff.
I had no intention of attending or watching the training today. I came here just to pick up some important papers from Aaron, but the scene I witnessed just changed my plan this morning. I couldn’t wait to have a reason to rip off this warrior’ s head. He would never see another day if he tried to hurt her or, worse, touched her inappropriately while in training.
I dragged a chair and positioned myself in the corner of the balcony where I could see her perfectly.
It has been three days since the last time I saw and talked with her. As much as I was annoyed with what I saw, her presence excited me.
I’ve been busy these last few days. I’ve spent every day learning more about the fate of the previous Alphas and their fated Lunas. I was out to find out if the fate I was trying to run away from was true or just a hoax created by my forefathers.
Elder Garett, the eldest Elder in my pack, has been generous enough to go through all the journals to find the exact journals made for these Alphas and their fated mates.
After the event at the Blood Moon Pack, I finally convinced myself that there was no way I could reject her. There was no way I could let any other man touch her. She was made for me and she was mine alone.
I will have Clair. Cursed or not, I just need more time to prepare myself and my pack for the inevitable if the curse ever takes place.
I knew by marking her, I would be opening the possibility of losing her or myself in a span of one to two years. I didn’t really care anymore, but I needed to come up with a concrete plan in case it happened.
My Beta had been doing most of my Alpha errands right now, including the deal with Aeon, while I focused on this part. I knew no matter what happened, I would be claiming Clair by the Blue Moon in two weeks’ time.
I was scheduled to meet Elder Garett today around lunchtime. He informed me that he had already found some of the journals made for those Alphas. I just needed to go over it and find at least one of them who didn’t die or went crazy because of the mate bond.
I just needed a little hope. A little guarantee that no matter what happened, Clair would not be harmed by the mate bond. I could sacrifice myself, but not her.
I snapped myself out of my thoughts and focused my gaze again on my little mate.
I felt my pants twitching the moment she bent down to warm up. Her a*s*s hiked up in my direction. What the f*uc*k was she doing? Did she know I was here looking at her? I hope she did, and she better be doing it on purpose to show off that a*s*s for me and not to those hungry warriors ogling her.
I let out a low growl, warning those warriors checking her out. And in just a fleeting second, nobody was paying attention to her, as if she didn’t exist at all.
Clair
I walked to the training grounds and stopped on the spot exactly where Jake could see me perfectly. I started my warm-up by stretching my arms and neck. When I was done, I parted my legs, putting my feet at shoulder width, and slowly bent my body forward to reach the ground, hiking up my a*s*s a little higher than usual, and held my breath, hoping he was looking at me right now.
And just as I wanted, a low growl erupted in the air and a deafening silence followed as if everyone around us were not allowed to breathe.
A triumphant grin was etched on my lips. Knowing I was being watched, I continued to bend over up and down, hiking my a*s*s slowly each time for my warm-up. Well, at least I knew I could affect him.
After a while, I heard jogging footsteps
approaching, accompanied by stifled laughter. “You better finish that kind of warm-up before all the warriors drop down dead on the ground,” Jenny said, still suppressing herself from laughing. She just shook her head, c*oc*king her head towards the training building.
I chuckled a little before lifting my body and putting my hands on my hips, a big smile plastered upon my face. “Good morning too, Jenny!” I ignored her words. I didn’t want Jake to hear anything – that I’ve done all this on purpose.
“Good morning, girl. So, will you partner up with me? The Beta is not here yet.” She asked as she poked a soft jab at my shoulder.
I shook my head and looked around. “No, not this morning. I promised Harrold I’d be kicking his a*s*s today. I’m just waiting for him to show up.”
“I see, enjoy then! Just let me know if you need help. And try that left swing I taught you the other day. That will send him on his a*s*s before he can even think.”
I nodded and gave her a salute. My eyes followed her as she walked away. “Thanks! I surely will!”