Bloody Comeback Of My Alpha Mate

Clarissa's POV

In an attempt to make my way back home to the pack, I crossed the street to the other side. Today at the gym has been extremely hectic.

Just before I made my final turn to the pack, I noticed City Lights Bar, and it caught my attention.

After giving myself a quick double take, I decided to have a drink. I truly prayed that I wouldn't get drunk and have to deal with the pack's punishment once more today.

Despite being the daughter of our pack's Alpha, I was constantly made fun of and mistreated since my wolf was weak. I started going to the gym to get stronger so I could fight off bullies in the future.

The bartender took care of me as I staggered into one of the seats.

"Ma'am, what would you like?"

I was so disgusted that I replied, "Come on, you're spitting on me. Just give me plenty of bottles that can get me drunk."

She gave a slurp and said, "Coming right away, ma'am."

My eyes immediately fell upon another pair of eyes, causing me to give them a good rub. As I attempted to confirm if it was dad, my heart pounded against my chest. That would be the end for me.

With a low laugh, the figure moved closer. The figure became more distinct the closer it got.

It was my closest male friend in the pack, Alexander. He was there for me no matter what, and we finished high school together.

I gasped as the glass shattered to the ground as he moved closer to me and the bartender arrived.

"Don't worry about it." Saying that, Alex knelt down and began to pick the shards. They picked it jointly, though, and she stayed put.

Even though my wolf was weak, it was able to detect irregularities. I stared at Alex while it continued to beep. This time, I was not aware of the message it was going to deliver, but I knew I had to pay attention. I had to exercise patience.

When he was finally finished, Alex sat down before me in the chair, but he said nothing. We stood up together as he grasped my hands and pulled me in closer. I felt electric waves rush through my spine. Could he feel what I was feeling?

"Mate, mate!"

I was confused as to what it meant when my inner wolf suddenly let forth a happy cry.

Alexander fixed me with a melancholy look in his eyes. To me, it appeared as though he was looking for something.

I understood he was trying to turn me down. His expression said it all. Even though I was the daughter of the Alpha, I remained a weak wolf and may be turned down by my own best buddy, the mate the moon goddess had given me.

Perhaps he was afraid. Perhaps he didn't want to make us closer than we already were. I merely stared at him, waiting for a reaction, not knowing what to say.

Abruptly, he led me away from the bar and grabbed me violently by the hands, leading me in the direction of the pack.

"Alex, where in hell are you dragging me to? Get away from me!" For the first time, I truly screamed at him, but he didn't stop.

Suddenly, when he stopped me at the final turn to the pack, his eyes glowed brightly.

"Clarissa," he continued, grasping my chin, "you're my mate? "How did it happen?"

"I-I..."

"Did you find this out sooner?" He inquired.

"N-Never.. I didn't." I spoke, stuttering.

"Then why are you sad?"

"I should be asking you that." I said, trying not to lose my cool.

"Well, I apologize in advance for not qualifying to be your mate. We have been buddies, but our classes aren't the same, you know? I apologize, but I just can't." He looked away from me as he talked with a stammer.

"Is that all?" I asked him as I gently put my palms on his hands and met his eyes.

"It goes beyond what you may believe. Yes, as in, how on earth is the moon goddess going to offer me with an Alpha's daughter as a mate?"

"Am I even recognized as one?" Recalling my father's strictness, I inquired.

He was the dreaded Alpha Thompson of Shadow Moon Pack, and any misbehaving employee would meet a straightforward death at his hands. I had gotten away from his grip three times. I've had to work in the Omega district ever since, so I haven't seen him very much.

"Alex, please elaborate. "You seem pale, what's wrong? I'm sure there's more for it," I asked, looking directly into his eyes as I gently held his palms.

"Are you sure I can tell you about it?" He lowered his gaze to inquire.

"It signifies that you don't believe in me. Okay, I'm upset." I replied, dropping his hands to depart, but before I knew it, he was approaching me, grabbing me from behind until I turned to face him.

"The debt is the issue. Still recall? I apologize for not telling you about it. It has to do with the loan I took out to cover my mother's medical expenses during her critical illness." He stated.

"When did that happen? Do we begin withholding secrets from one another?" I asked, looking at him gloomily.

"Please remember that I already informed you that she is ill. However, I kept the loan a secret from you because I didn't want you to worry. I apologize."

"What is the loan amount, and is it about time to pay it back? From whom did you borrow money?"

"Ten grand is due, and it's past due. I borrowed it from our Alpha," he remarked, wiping the tears that were pouring down his cheeks.

"Alpha Thompson?"

"Your father, yes."

"Stop breaking down. We'll fix it.

"How? He is able to both do and undo. I'm not ready to pass away yet."

"That's gonna be a bit rough but possibly if I inform him about discovering you as my mate, he'll forgive you else we can find another means for paying back the debt."

"All right, thanks. Catch up with you later?"

"Later on? We just realized we are mates, now let's go brag to the pack. Are you not pleased with that?"

"Clarissa, you are aware. Although I'm thrilled to have you as my lifetime partner, I have a burden."

"I'm here to take that load off of you. I'll go to the Alpha's room first to tell him that you are my mate; if his axe cuts us off, then so be it." I said, giving him a gentle squeeze on the hands as we entered the pack.

"We'll be the talk of the pack soon enough." As we made our way to the Alpha's room, I said.

"As we've always been." With a smile spreading across his lips, he spoke.

I heard a boom as we approached the room and lingered by the door to ring the doorbell.

My heart skipped a beat, and I momentarily stopped.

"Did you hear that?" With my ears on the door, I questioned.

When he confirmed what was wrong, I leaped back to my feet and nearly fled when the sound occurred again.

"It's gunshot."

Clarissa's POV

“How could you be so intimidated by the gunshots when I was only practicing to improve my aim?” Father leaned in, his voice low, noticing the fearful expressions on our faces.

"Gunshots inside your chamber? Who wouldn't be scared?" I retorted with a weak tone, my hands locking onto his forearm.

"What do you want?" His voice dropped from firm to dismissive.

"I came to inform you about my mating ceremony coming up very soon. I got my mate." I excitedly screamed, but the look on his face erased every joy in my mind. It was that mean look again. The hateful expression always etched to his face whenever anything good came up.

"Why should you come along with your friend to tell me this? It could be a more proper conversation. It shouldn't even exist at all. Not that I care." He retorted, struggling to keep his voice calm.

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