The Alpha's Runt

After a wonderful dinner to celebrate Alpha Phoenix saving Mira’s life, with many thank-yous, hugs, and tears, it was time to retire to bed.

Mira yawned as her eyes began to droop. She rested her head on Phoenix’s massive shoulder, making him look down at the top of her head.

He picked her up bridal-style and headed up to her room.

He gently placed her on her bed and quickly climbed in beside her, pulling her close to his body to spoon. Mira snuggled her back to his front, taking advantage of his warmth.

Soon, she was sound asleep in his arms, alive and getting stronger by the hour. He could feel it, and it made his heart flutter in a good way.

Phoenix couldn’t stop his eager hands from exploring his mate. His fingers gently glided down her arm, waist, the curve of her hip, and back up again.

This time, his hand cupped her breast, squeezing it lightly.

Did he have shame? Of course not. She belonged to him now and forever. It was one of his conditions, and he had every intention of carrying it out.

Mira squirmed in his embrace then moaned from his touch. “Mmm . . .” He felt the pleasure rumble from her chest.

“Do you like how that feels, munchkin?” he whispered as he kissed the shell of her ear.

Mira only responded with another moan. Phoenix rubbed his eyes as he exhaled with frustration.

He and his wolf were restless, wanting to mate with Mira, but he knew she wouldn’t want to do it at her parents’ home.

He must be patient and control his urges or he just may impregnate her right here, right now.

Mira turned in her deep slumber, placing her arm over his waist as she snuggled closer to him. Phoenix clenched his teeth as his cock twitched in his pants, which he was happy he left on.

“You’re going to be the death of me, munchkin,” he whispered as sleep finally overtook him.

***

The following morning, Mira woke up facing heavy sleeper Phoenix holding her possessively. She smiled, thinking how beautiful he looked as he slept.

She couldn’t resist as her finger lightly trailed his eyebrows, down the bridge of his nose, and finally the outline of his lips. Mira giggled when she felt his lips kiss her finger.

Phoenix’s blue eyes opened to see her lavender eyes gazing right back at him. Phoenix smiled then gently kissed her forehead.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he said as he placed a curl of hair behind her ear.

“Good morning, handsome.” Her small hand gently caressed his bearded cheek. “I love your beard. I like how it feels when I touch it.”

His eyebrows went up seductively. “Do you now?” He hovered above her as he leaned on his forearms, trapping her within them.

Mira blushed at her current situation, but she wasn’t scared or nervous. Phoenix made her feel alive and . . . dare she admit . . . excited.

She had accepted him as her mate, and therefore she was ready to have him make her his.

Mira wrapped her hands around his neck, losing her fingers in his thick hair. “Yes, that is so.”

Phoenix growled—or was it his wolf? Either way, he was turned on.

Phoenix leaned down, touching her welcoming warm lips with his own. He devoured her lips in a passionate kiss that made her moan in pure bliss.

Their bodies hotly reacted to the mate bond, making it impossible not to ignore. Mira could feel Phoenix’s hard member pressing tightly against her thigh.

She had no control of her hand as it slid down between them, rubbing his hardened shaft. Phoenix groaned, thrusting his hips against her already dampened entrance.

“Mmm, Phoenix . . . we . . . can’t here.” Phoenix sighed breathlessly as their sweaty foreheads rested against each other.

“I know.” His breath fanned her face. “I gotta get you back to our home . . . soon. Mira, I don’t think I can wait two days.”

Mira chuckled, as did Phoenix. “Well then, we should leave tomorrow.”

Phoenix was surprised by her answer, but his heart swelled that she was willing to please him. “You are really something else. Do you know that?”

She crinkled her nose and quickly kissed him before he moved to the side, allowing her to get out of the bed.

“I’m going to wash up then head down and help make breakfast, okay?” She went to her closet and came back out with a long sweater and leggings.

Phoenix nodded as he adjusted himself, making Mira blush just before she locked herself in the bathroom.

“She’s going to be the death of me,” Phoenix whispered to himself.

He took out his phone to text his mother.

He closed his phone and turned just as Mira came out of the bathroom, dressed, with a brush in her hand. Phoenix couldn’t stop staring at her in awe.

Mira brushed her hair then made a thick side braid. She noticed Phoenix staring at her, making her tilt her head.

“What’s wrong?”

Phoenix smiled as he walked up to her, pulling her by the waist. “Nothing is wrong, munchkin. Everything is perfect. You are perfect.”

Mira went on her tiptoes, kissing his chin. “Go shower and meet me downstairs for breakfast.” Before he knew it, Mira was out of the room.

***

Alpha James reached for his phone that was ringing on his nightstand. Jenna groaned as she saw the time was 6 a.m.

“Hello?” James’s groggy voice spoke up.

“Alpha James, this is Councilman Gregory.

“I’m so sorry for calling you so early, but I just received the news from Councilman Fredrickson that your daughter Mira has passed away, and I wanted to extend my condolences.

“I can’t imagine how hard losing—”

Alpha James clenched his jaw in aggravation. “Councilman Gregory.” His voice was strong and fierce, making the man on the other line go quiet.

“I’m not going to act like I appreciate your condolences because I don’t. These stupid laws that all of you rat-faced motherfuckers enforce only tear families apart.

“So do my Luna and me a huge respect by not contacting us anymore with your fake condolences.”

Councilman Gregory swallowed then cleared his throat. “I am truly sorry, James,” he whispered. “I wish there was something that I could do.”

James was on his feet as he looked at Jenna. “You can do something, and that is to put an end to this law so no one else has to suffer.”

Councilman Gregory sighed, knowing full well it would take more than just him to get the elders to listen. “Alpha James, you know the elders won’t listen to just me. I’m just a grunt . . .”

James squinted his eyes. “Yes, that you are.” James hung up then climbed back into bed with Jenna. He grabbed her, pulling her against him and inhaling her hair to calm himself down.

“James, my love.”

He only grunted in response.

“Our Mira is alive and well.” She cupped his face.

“I know, my love, but it makes me so angry that those assholes have the audacity to call and give condolences for what they purposely cause.

“Goddess knows how many other pack families have lost a loved one because of that stupid law. We almost lost Mira, and if it weren’t for Alpha Black, we would be burying her today.”

Jenna shuddered at the thought. “Goddess bless Alpha Black,” she whispered.

“I worry should Mira be discovered as Alpha Phoenix’s mate, it will start a war.” James clenched his jaw in thought. “Should that happen, Alpha Black has our support to fight by his side.”

Jenna nodded, giving James a soft kiss on his lips. “I’m going to shower then head downstairs to start breakfast.”

As Jenna got off the bed, James slapped her ass, making her yelp with laughter.

“You can only shower with me,” he growled, making her gasp as he got up, throwing her over his big shoulder to shower together.

***

Everyone sat at the table eating the massive breakfast Jenna and her daughters had made. There were stacks of pancakes and waffles, sausages, bacon, and hash browns.

There were eggs scrambled and fried, as well as a huge fruit bowl. The coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice took up another part of the long serving table.

Jenna always used her banquet tables whenever they had guests so everyone could grab what they wanted and have room to sit.

She also had bagels and cream cheese, which were quickly devoured by everyone.

Phoenix and Mira sat next to each other, Misty next to her.

Destan sat next to Dalton, who sat across from Phoenix, making constant flirty eye contact with Misty, who just rolled her eyes at him, making Dalton chuckle.

Phoenix ate his bacon as one of his hands held Mira’s thigh possessively.

“Lady Misty,” Dalton whispered, getting her attention. “You want to go into the woods and make out after breakfast?” He waggled his eyebrows as Destan shook his head.

Misty squinted her eyes at him. She took her slice of bacon and licked it seductively up and down, making Dalton swallow and lick his lips as he watched her.

She then bit it, savoring its flavor and moaning in satisfaction.

“As you can see, I get more satisfaction from a dead pig than I would from an arrogant dumbass wolf.” She then flipped him off, making him smirk.

“I can be any dead animal you want me to be”—he pointed his fork at her—“as long as you eat me just like that.”

Destan sighed then patted Dalton on the shoulder. “Keep dreaming, lover boy.”

Dalton sipped his coffee then looked at Misty. “Dreams do come true.” He winked at her.

Misty rolled her eyes at him, shaking her head as she sighed.

Phoenix leaned down to Mira’s ear and whispered, “I can’t wait to get you home and fill you with my seed.”

Mira smiled shyly at Phoenix, her cheeks crimson red. Phoenix gently kissed her, not caring who was watching. Mira belonged to him forever.

“Are you done with breakfast?”

Mira ate the last piece of her bagel before nodding at Phoenix.

“Good.” He nodded. “I want you to spend a lot of time with your family.” He got up, but Mira grabbed his hand.

“Where are you going?”

He kneeled, smiling at her. “Dalton and I are going to shift and run in the woods. My wolf needs fresh air and exercise.” He winked at her.

“Okay. Enjoy your run.”

He kissed her forehead before he rose and left with Dalton.

***

Mira, her sisters, and Jenna were cleaning up, enjoying their time and talk together.

“Hey guys, I just wanted to give you a heads up that Phoenix and I will be leaving tomorrow instead.”

Misty and Aqua both raised their eyebrows.

“Hmm, seems like Alpha Phoenix isn’t able to keep it in his pants, huh?” Aqua teased, making the other ladies laugh as Mira blushed.

“Mira, it’s okay with us if you leave tomorrow with your mate. You are a Luna now, and you need to meet his pack.” Jenna cupped Mira’s face.

“Besides, I want grandchildren, and at the rate your sisters are going, that won’t happen anytime soon.”

Mira and Jenna laughed.

“Hey!” Aqua folded her arms over her chest. “Roman and I want to be together, but he wants yours and dad’s blessing first. Then we can give you a grandchild.”

Jenna placed her hands on her hips. “Well, why didn’t you say anything before? Grab Roman and have him meet your dad and me in your father’s office.”

She then turned to Misty. “Should your dad and I give you and Dalton our blessing as well?” She waggled her eyebrows.

Misty’s face dropped. “Ew, no, Mom. I don’t want anything to do with that jackass,” she said with irritation.

“Sure, he’s a jackass, Misty,” Aqua teased. “That man will be your mate. I can see it already, and all the little Daltons running around.” Aqua laughed.

“You’re such an asshole, Aqua.” Misty rolled her eyes. “I’m a warrior, not a baby machine or some lovesick girl.”

Mira took a hold of Misty’s hand, calming her down. “Aqua is only teasing.”

Misty sighed. “Mira, Mom . . . would it be okay if I went with Mira and Alpha Black tomorrow? I want to train with his men to be a better and stronger warrior.” Misty looked at them with hopeful eyes.

“Let me speak to Phoenix, but you will need to speak to Dad.”

Jenna nodded her head in agreement. “It’s fine by me, but you should really speak to your father right now.”

Misty smiled, giving her mother and Mira a hug. “I’ll do that right now.” She practically ran to her father’s office.

“Mom?” Aqua walked closer to her mother. “Why did you agree? I mean, we have excellent warriors here at home.”

Jenna shook her head at Aqua. “I know, sweetheart. But Beta Dalton will have a better chance with her while she’s at Alpha Phoenix’s pack than here with us.”

Aqua smirked. “Why, you sneaky evil genius.”

They both laughed as Mira shook her head at her mother’s matchmaking tactics.

***

“Roman? Roman!” Aqua called out as she passed by the many warriors that were working out hard. The stench in the pack gym was proof.

Each man glistened with sweat that trickled down their well-built muscled bodies.

She found Roman doing pull-ups with the count of five hundred. Both Phoenix and Dalton were with him on the other pull-up bars going the same speed and amount.

Aqua stopped to watch her chosen mate looking as sexy as ever and very sweaty. He wasn’t wearing a shirt, so she could see his back muscles ripple, making her pant with lust.

Aqua blushed when she sensed her own arousal. It made Roman stop at seven hundred and turn to her with his own eyes dark full of lust. Roman growled as he sniffed the air around her.

“Umm . . . Ro . . . Roman, Dad sent . . . me here to get . . . y . . . you. He . . . he wants to speak . . . with us.” Aqua swallowed hard. She then turned to Phoenix and Dalton.

“He wants to speak to the both of you as well.”

Roman stalked over to Aqua, taking her long curls into his hand and bringing them up to his nose and smelling them. “It will be best if your father speaks with Alpha Phoenix and Beta Dalton first.”

He looked at both men, who simply nodded, knowing what he was up to.

“You come with me right now,” he growled as he practically dragged her out the back door of the gym.

Phoenix and Dalton chuckled as they watched a very horny couple leave their presence.

“Lady Aqua will not be able to walk for a long while,” Dalton chuckled as they headed to the showers.

***

Alpha James sat with Misty on the sofa when Phoenix and Dalton walked in. After respectfully greeting each other, Alpha James got down to business.

“Alpha Phoenix, Beta Dalton, as you know, my daughter Misty is a trained warrior.” He looked at Misty as if waiting for her to change her mind. When she didn’t say anything, he continued.

“She would like to leave with you tomorrow so she can train with your men. Would this be possible?”

Phoenix could feel Dalton’s smirk from next to him. He knew it would be a step closer for him to get Misty to accept him.

“Are you positive you want to train with my men, Lady Misty? We are ruthless and train hard.”

Misty folded her arms over her chest as if he were challenging her skills, or maybe because she was female. “I’m up for the challenge, Alpha Phoenix.”

She then looked at Dalton. “And I can take a hit.”

Dalton cleared his throat. “I think it’s a good idea. Just think about it, Alpha Phoenix. She can protect your beloved Luna Mira while you’re not present. She’s someone Luna Mira knows and trusts.

“Who better than her own sister?”

Phoenix knew it was more about his want for Lady Misty to come along with them. Phoenix cleared his throat.

“That’s an excellent point, and yes, you can leave with us tomorrow morning.”

Misty smiled, thanking Alpha Phoenix. They left Alpha James' Office as Roman and Aqua walked in, somewhat disheveled. Phoenix smirked at the two before he left to find Mira.

Dalton quickly grabbed Misty by her arm, pulling her up against him. Before she could struggle, Dalton spoke gently into her ear.

“Just so you know, I’m the one who trains the warriors in our pack. I won’t be easy on you, and I expect the best from you. Understood?”

Misty smirked as she raised her left eyebrow at him. “What? No private lessons, Beta Dalton?” She heard him growl with lust as he pushed her up against the wall.

“Those are my intentions, Lady Misty. It’s the only way I will train you.”

She angrily pushed at his chest, making him chuckle as he stepped away from her.

“Either you train with me in private, or you don’t come with us at all. It’s your decision.”

Misty squinted her eyes at him, but she knew he meant what he said. “Fine!” She pushed past him.

“Make sure you pack only lingerie. I prefer to see you looking sexy when you come to bed,” he shouted to her as she went up the stairs, only for her to flip him the finger as she glared at him.

Dalton chuckled. He couldn’t wait to get back home. She would be his. He could guarantee it.

***

Phoenix walked in on Jenna and Mira packing their suitcases. “Hello, beautiful ladies.”

They both turned to him with beautiful smiles on their beautiful faces.

“I’ll leave you both to finish packing.” Jenna winked at Phoenix, earning her a sexy smirk as she left, closing the door behind her.

Mira folded her purple shirt then placed it neatly in her suitcase.

Phoenix wrapped his arms around her shoulders, pushing her up against him. He kissed the top of her head as she sighed, leaning against him in content.

“Did you have a good run?” Phoenix smiled as she made small talk to deter him from her arousal. He could smell her lust from the time he entered Alpha James’s office to talk with him.

He turned her over to face him, placing her flat on her back on the soft bed, his blues mesmerized by her lavender eyes.

Phoenix leaned in, lightly kissing her lips then her jaw and down her neck.

He hovered over her small frame without putting his weight on her so as not to crush her. He then captured her lips with his own until she opened her mouth, giving him full access.

Mira’s hands glided up his wide, muscular back until she tangled them in his thick, soft hair. Phoenix’s kiss became more demanding and aggressive, making his wolf growl in anticipation.

Many questions were crowding his mind. Could he hold back from mating with her? Would she be upset if he tried or did? Were the walls soundproof? Could she handle him?

How would her juices taste when they covered his tongue? How good would being inside her feel? Damn, she felt so good under him.

Fuck, he couldn’t help but thrust against her even while they wore clothes.

Mira gasped at his action, making him smirk. “Did you like how that felt? Do you want me to do it again?” His lips still touched hers as he spoke, making goose bumps run up her body.

Mira blushed as she slowly nodded.

“I want to hear you say it, Mira.” He kissed her neck, moving down to her mark, sucking on it. Mira moaned, arching her back from the mark of their bond.

“Yes, Phoenix, yes.” She was breathless, her body getting hot, too hot, from Phoenix’s lust.

He thrust again, wishing they weren’t wearing anything to block him from penetrating her. Phoenix opened her pants to give him space to slide his hand under her panties.

His finger glided up and down her already slick folds. Phoenix groaned at how wet she was for him. He slid a finger inside her as his thumb rubbed her clit.

Mira bit back a moan as Phoenix pushed his thick finger in and out of her. He loved how tight she felt around his finger. He could just imagine how she would feel with his cock buried inside her.

He slid another finger, stretching her walls, watching her close to orgasm. He loved what he was seeing and quickly covered her mouth with his own.

“Come for me, baby,” he said against her lips as he fingered her faster and faster.

Watching her come undone all over his hand was one of the most beautiful sights ever. Phoenix removed his hand, bringing it up to his mouth and sucking her juices off his fingers.

Mira’s eyes opened wide, making her blush, but also making her feel . . . horny.

A knock on the door disturbed their fun time.

“Fix yourself, baby.” Phoenix got up from the bed and waited for Mira to disappear into her private bathroom before opening the door.

“Destan? What’s up?” Phoenix moved to the side to let Destan in the room.

“Alpha Phoenix . . . I heard my sister Misty is leaving with you, Mira, and your men back to your pack lands, and I was wondering if I can go with you as well.”

Phoenix furrowed his brow as he leaned against the wall. “Why would you want to come along, besides following behind Mira?”

Destan sighed. “I’m sorry, Alpha Phoenix . . . it’s that . . . I . . . I can’t be without Mira, and you’re taking her back to your home that happens to be far away, and . . .”

Phoenix held Destan’s shoulders. “Listen, I wouldn’t mind you coming along. I will make sure that you are a well-trained warrior, but I doubt your parents will allow you to come.

“You’re only fourteen years old. You still have school and duties you must learn from your own pack.”

Destan gave him a defeated look. He turned his head when Mira appeared in her bathroom doorway.

“Destan? Baby, what’s wrong?” She came up to him, placing her small hand on his big arm.

“I . . . I’m going to miss you . . . Mira.” He held his tears, especially since he was in the presence of the mighty Alpha Phoenix and Luna Mira.

“Aww, Destan.” She grabbed his hand and walked to her bed to sit down with him beside her. “Listen to me.” She cupped his face to look at him. “You can come visit me anytime you want.

“You can stay with Phoenix and me when school is out, right Phoenix?” She looked at her mate, who nodded in agreement.

“Really?” Destan asked for reassurance.

“Of course, Destan.” Mira smiled at him. “How about you visit in two weeks? It’s the Wolves Remembrance Day, so you will have a week off from school.”

Destan smiled. “Yeah, that sounds great.”

She opened her arms and he quickly hugged her.

“Call me when you get to your new home. Call me every day . . . please.”

Mira looked into her brother’s beautiful eyes, smiling. “Of course I will,” she whispered.

Destan got up, shook Phoenix’s hand, then left the room.

“That kid loves you so much.”

Mira nodded with a smile.

“I had to keep my wolf calm as the two of you bonded. I know he’s your brother, but he’s a male, and I tend to get jealous.”

Mira laughed as she rolled her eyes.

“Did you just roll your eyes at me?” He playfully jumped on her, making Mira fall back on the bed laughing. He kissed her neck, then her jaw, then her beautiful pouty lips.

“I can’t wait to get you home,” he growled as his hand slid up her side, then grabbed her breast, making her squeal.

“Oh yeah, you will be doing lots of squealing.” His mouth once again claimed hers.