A Secret Alpha Mate

(Benjamin)

I had them set up the backyard the same way they did for the cocktail hour when we had the ranked Moonstone member here.

Back when I thought everything was going to be perfect. Hailey mated to Alpha Jackson, but no, of course, it couldn't be that simple. Nothing ever was.

We had the heaters around again and I didn't want any staff but I made sure they fully stocked the bar and had a table filed with more than enough finger food.

This would be nice if it wasn't my family joining me. I stand behind the bar and pour a whiskey, downing it before pouring another full glass.

“Is that something I can help you with?" A familiar voice and I jerk my head up thinking it's Val for a second before catchi myself.

Meghan comes up playing with her long blonde pony tail looking at the ground. I guess her punishment did work, she wasn't half as cocky as she was before.

“My mate won't like seeing you out here with me” I take a long sip, “Where the f**k is the ice?” I look around.

“I can bring some out” She quickly says.

“Have someone else do it."

She averts her gaze again, “I'm just doing my omega duties.” She says, “I'm not trying to f**k you in front of your mate.” St spits.

“Very good. Well then, I guess ice is all we need. Maybe a few of those thick blankets?” She nods and turns away.

“Alpha?” She turns back.

just then my family bursts out the door. I was surprised they actually dressed up and looked half-decent in that short amount of time.

“What is she doing here?” Julianna scoffs at Meghan's back, loud enough for her to hear, “Does she need another lesson? I pull Julianna close to me, “She’s getting someone to bring us some ice and blankets. Isn't this lovely out here? A perfect night with my family." I steer her toward the bar to distract her, and go to stand behind it, “Now what can I get you all?” {fill up Seth's glass with whiskey and pop open a bottle of champagne for Julianna and Hailey. I quickly down my second drink while they turn their backs and fill up a third.

“Atoast to the future Alpha of Silver Moon.” We clink glasses and I steal a glance at their faces. Hailey looks annoyed, Set face covered in anticipation, Julianna's a mix of worry and pride.

“When should we do this?" Seth says.

“No rush, take a seat, eat, drink, enjoy." I see an omega, thankfully not Meghan, walking up with some blankets and a bucket of ice, “Ah our ice is here.’

I wonder what it would feel like to transfer power. Would 1 still be able to command the omegas? Would I feel normal again? I didn't like the idea of losing my power, even for a day or two. I worked too hard to let it slip away, especially in tt hands of my reckless son.

When most of the food was eaten and everyone was on their third drink, my fifth, I thought we should get it over with. I pulled out my phone and discreetly called Val one last time. Straight to voicemail.

“Alright, Son” I stand up and pour another drink for us all, “Let's do this."

I take out the chalice and placed it on one of the tables. I think there were a few vows that were supposed to be made bu didn't do those and I w as still Alpha. All you needed was some of the previous Alpha's blood and the new Alpha's blood be mixed in the cup at the same time, that much I knew.

I took his palm and placed a small slit on it, and then placed one on mine. Julianna looks at us expectantly and Hailey is twirling a piece of her hair, looking bored.

“Uh,” I clear my throat, I guess this was it, “Seth Hemming, do you accept the role as Alpha or Silver Moon?”

“I do." I take his hand in mine and squeeze it, he winces at the pain. A drop of our mingled blood falls into the chalice. A soft wind blows around us and then settles. I feel empty for a second, devoid of all power, all meaning. But then that passes.

“Did it work?” He asks, looking around.

“I don't know you tell us," Hailey says sarcastically.

“Go get me a drink” He orders her in his new Alpha voice, and she is forced to submit, looking up at him with such hatrec and shock.

“Don’t command your sister” I chastise him.

“You used to do it to us” Seth says, “You go get me a drink.” He commands me.

What. The. f**k.

I felt his power, crushing mine, I fought with every fiber of my being to not submit to his request, but he was an Alpha, an was just an omega.

“Honey, stop that!” Julianna pulls at him, “I know you had some to drink but that is your father.” The need to submit stop: right myself and go pour myself another drink. What have I done?

“When should we do this?” Seth says.

“No rush, take a seat, eat, drink, enjoy." I see an omega, thankfully not Meghan, walking up with some blankets and a bucket of ice, “Ah our ice is here."

“I'm just messing with you guys.” Seth says, a glint of, was that evil? Passes through his eyes. Yep, I would have to get this title back as soon as possible, “Now what?” He turns to me and asks.

I smile at him and clap him on the back with my hand that doesn't have the cut in it, “Now we inform the other Alpha's th you are now the Alpha of Silver Moon.” He smiles back and clinks his glass on mine.

(Jackson)

Our relaxing day, of course, turned eventful. I was curious about Thomas. If he was Jennifer's baby's father, who the dark witch was he used, it couldn't be Valoria, could it? I pushed the thought from my head. Everything would be revealed afte the challenge. I would focus on the challenge, being the best Alpha of Silver Moon, then tie up loose ends here.

We just finished dinner and Lucas, Cam, and 1 are in my office for a quick meeting before we all go on a run together in ot wolf forms, letting out the last of our steam and hoping that it will exhaust me enough to let me sleep tonight.

'm outlining a few things for Lucas. He's taken over for me before for a day or two, but usually my dad runs the pack whe I'm gone because Cam and Lucas come to most of the meetings and events with me.

Cam is going over a new training strategy and patrol schedule for Silver Moon. Muttering to himself, “You know this woul be easier if we had any idea how many warriors they had.” He complains for the third time.

“You'll be able to find out tomorrow, I'm sure you're more than prepared.” He frowns and goes back to his papers. “Alright then, I think that's it I hand Lucas a folder, “Obviously, call with anything you need, but you're more than ready.” “Yes, Alpha." Lucas says.

My phone rings. Finally the Elders telling us where to meet.

“Jackson Black.”

“Hello, Alpha Black.” Comes a voice that I've heard before but can't remember where.

“Hello, thank you for calling!’

“Ym sorry, I think you have me confused for someone else”

“Who is this?" I ask.

“This is Alpha Seth, of the Silver Moon Pack.”