The Alpha’s Substitute Mate

Isabella

I inhaled deeply, shifting under the warm silken covers. I turned gently on the bed, leaning deeper into the soft pillows as my eyes fell on that of my mate, sleeping next to me. I could feel his hot breath fanning my face while my gaze remained fixed on him.

I pulled closer to him, my silver eyes taking in all of him. I shut my eyes momentarily breathing in his divine scent. It was dawn already, and even though the thick draperies had blocked out all the morning rays. I could feel the gentle warmth of the sunlight that waited outside for me.

I pulled my eyes open, firmly holding the sheets around my naked body when I felt his presence at the back of my mind through our bond.

” I’m sorry I woke you up, I wanted you to sleep in for a few minutes,” I smiled, turning to peck his lips, pulling my eyes to meet his hazel orbs. His dark hazel eyes bore down at me intensely, roaming my body possessively with need and desire.

He leaned closer to me and my heart began to race, as it always did whenever I was this close to him. Its fast pounding made it difficult for me to breathe through my nostrils, or maybe the air had somehow vanished from existence. His strong arms gripped my slender waist, pinning me against the bed, and slowly, he leaned in to kiss me. The intensity of the current that charged through my body had me completely under Malcolm’s magic. An overwhelming beautiful sensation blossomed inside me and had all my thoughts, fears, and worries melt away. His kiss was dominating and fierce.

I kissed him back, matching his fierce kisses. He tasted divine and I just couldn’t get enough of him. I moaned desperately against his perfectly soft lips, as he licked the center of my mouth. I loved the fireworks that exploded within me as our tongues danced together. He pulled the sheets away, pressing his naked body to mine, as his lips began trailing kisses down my jawline, leaving a trail of sparks as it journeyed to my marking spot where his mark was deeply rooted. I moaned as his hand worked its way up to my earlobe, caressing and playing with it.

My hands took on a life of their own and moved skillfully on his body, stimulating him to the point that I felt his almost unnoticeable moans against my skin. I wrapped my legs around his waist, as he began to pleasure my body, ensuring my mind and thoughts were filled with only him. His lips pulled away from mine, his head resting on mine as we swallowed each other’s breath. His eyes drew mine, and we stared at each other. The world seemed to fade away as the raw intensity of the pleasure consumed us both.

He tilted his head and his sweet alluring lips began to leave a burning sensation down the valley of my core, as his large hands cupped both of my breasts. I bit the bottom of my lips, my hands getting lost in his curly hair that matched his twin hazel flames that gazed down at me with tenderness and love.

“You’re mine, darling. Mine alone. You are my life and the reason for my existence. I love you so much, Isabella.” He whispered in my ears, and a smile found my lips. His words made my core burn with desire. I wanted nothing at the moment but to have Malcolm’s body against mine while he pleasured me in the best possible ways.

“I love you too, Malcolm, You’re the sun that shines on my brightest day and the moon that shines on my darkest night,” I whispered back. In a split second, Malcolm invaded the space between us, his huge frame caged mine as his lips took mine in a deep, hungry kiss. We were about to take things quite further when the door flung open without warning, and the face that came into view was that of Lance.

“Uhmm!! I’m so sorry I interrupted you guys, I didn’t know that… Emm!!” He coughed while scratching his head as if he was trying to remember the appropriate word to use. He continued “We are waiting for you guys to get ready, if we’re to arrive in North Central before dawn then we need to start moving.”

“So sorry Lance, we got a little carried away. We will join you guys soon.” I said, pinching the skin on my brow and scanning my room to make sure everything had been packed.

He nodded and held a smirk. I watched him leave as we both stood up, abandoned the sheets, taking a quick shower, after which we wore a fresh set of clothes and went downstairs with Malcolm carrying the luggage. We had something to eat at the dining table before moving out.

We got out of the house and entered the car, Malcolm took the wheels and headed to the path that led to the woods which was the shortest route to North Central. Lance sat with him in the front while Violet, Jack, and I shared the back seat. We drove out, dwelling in silence as the sun began to withdraw for the day. I glanced over at Malcolm, and he was quiet with his gaze up ahead on the path that leads to North Central. Everyone seemed to be lost in their own thoughts and I tried distracting myself by gawking at the towering majestic trees. It felt like I had stepped through another realm. The view was beautiful as I could hear the soulful orchestra of the songbirds, waterfalls meeting rugged rocks, and the rustling of leaves. I stocked out my head a bit from the car as my hair danced across my face, carried by the wind.

Suddenly I felt a strange breeze and I couldn’t stop my trembling hands and body. A fearful beat drummed in my ears, as my entire body felt the fear settling in, for the first time in my life, I felt as if a heavy weight was placed on my shoulder. And somewhere deep down within my soul, I recognized this sickening feeling.

“Oh, gracious goddess, please take control,” I whispered to myself.

I tried distracting myself, to clear out my thoughts and expel the fear settling in. I noticed that Malcolm was observing me from the rear mirror, his unreadable gaze burned into mine. We stared at each other briefly before he turned his attention back to the road. I felt somehow at peace while watching my mate drive.

But everything shattered with the loud growls that pierced through the woods. It was frightening.

Immediately Malcolm pulled into a reserve, trying to drive out but another series of threatening growls echoed within the woods, and now it seemed to be coming everywhere. My heart began to thud at an increasingly insane speed.

” What the hell is happening?” I asked, my voice shaking with fright.

” We are under attack,” Malcolm said, pausing briefly. The look in his eyes showed he was sharing partial control with his wolf.

” Duck everyone,” Lance screamed.

At his words, we ducked, just in time to escape the flying arrow that got stuck inside the car. Malcolm turned off the ignition and pulled out the arrow and it was covered with an enchanted poisonous wolfbane.

“Rogues!!” I screamed, pointing at them. They were coming out, in different directions from the woods in large numbers, some were in their wolf form while some were in their human form.

” Whatever happens Bella, please stay inside the car with Violet. Don’t come out, we are outnumbered and completely surrounded. I will go out to meet them with Lance and Jack.” Malcolm pleaded and threw his stare at Lance.

” Fuck it. This is bad. They are coming!!” Lance muttered pointing at the group of rogues approaching our car. But something caught my attention, a man dressed in all black covering his face with a black mask, and carrying a crossbow was leading the rogues. His gait was too familiar. And his aura was dangerous. The loud growls from the rogues intensified as they got closer.

The all-black man stood in front of our car and in a swift motion he pulled off his mask, exposing his face to us.

I froze, as a shocked impossible gasp left my lips. My eyes were round as they took in the face I hadn’t expected.

“Dad,” My lips parted in outright shock.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.