Chapter 40

040 – She’s Mine LUCY.

The next four days went without a problem. Although Alpha Aurelius had not yet warmed up to me, he was at least civil and had not dropped any more questions or statements. about my stepfather, which I was grateful for.

As for Alpha Stone or Adan, he was just perfect as he was.

He would throw tantrums once in a while and punish me for him. I had no idea if he was aware I was defying him on purpose so I could get punished. But at the end of each night, we would still end up in each other’s arms, and it felt like there was a bond pulling us closer – something I always wanted from my mate, and somehow it made me happy that he was giving it to me.

Alexa asked me about the secrets that I needed to tell her before my father took me away. And as much as I wanted to tell her about my demon side, I wanted to keep my promise to Adan that he would be the first to know. So I told Alexa I would tell her everything once I was able to tell Adan about She didn’t make a fuss about it and just told me she was proud of me, that she was worried I would be in a bad place, and that she was glad Adan and I found our way to each other.

Today would be the last day before Alexa and her family would go back to the South, so I thought I would spend some time with little Amara. One of the Omegas pointed out that she was at the library on the ground floor, so that’s where I was heading now.

I opened the door and peered my head inside, and two sets of eyes immediately darted to where I was. It was too late now to hide myself.

“Lucy!” Amara shrieked as she wriggled out of Alpha Aurelius’ lap, where the grand Alpha was reading a story for her.

Amara rushed to where I was, so I had no other option but to step inside and close the door behind me. I bent my knees and extended my arms, catching her and wrapping her around my arms as I carried her.

I smiled apologetically to Alpha Aurelius before I opened my mouth to speak. “I’m sorry, Grand Alpha. I didn’t mean to bother you. I didn’t know Amara was here with you. I will leave and just come back later for her.”

“No...” Amara protested.

“Come in. I don’t mind another company here.”

“Thank you, sir...” But my heart was thudding loudly. I had never been alone with the grand Alpha since that night we talked on the balcony of Alpha Audrius’ estate.

“You can call me, Pops. “That’s what all my grandpups call me.”

My eyes went big and round as he said those words. Was he accepting me as Adan’s girlfriend?

My face must have looked funny because he laughed, and it made him look younger.

“I’m sorry. I just wasn’t expecting that...” I blurted it out, smiling widely at him.

“I’m not really a bad guy...”

“No you’re not, pops. You’re the best in the world!” Amara cut him off as she beamed at her grandfather.

“Yeah, but then you seemed not to want my company anymore. Lucy is taking my place as your favorite?”

“No!!! I’m not tired of you, but I want to see Lucy’s hair.”

I smiled at Amara as I carried her to the couch near where the grand Alpha was sitting.

“Mommy said you have red hair, why is your hair black?” She asked as soon as I placed her on my lap after I sat on the sofa.

“I colored it. But if you see here...” I pointed at the roots of my hair. “Some reds are showing already.”

“You have red hair?” Alpha Aurelius asked, and my eyes darted to him. His forehead creased as he looked at me.

I swallowed and nodded my head. Adan was not bothered with my red hair, and neither was Alexa, so I thought there was nothing wrong with having one. But the way the grand Alpha was looking at me, I was not sure anymore.

“I have never seen an Omega with red hair. Or she-wolves per se. Does it run on your father’s side of the family?”

Shit!

I nodded my head. It was not a complete lie. But my red hair really did come from my father’s bloodline. I just hope he wouldn’t ask more.

“Only special wolves have red hair. And your wolf has not surfaced yet?”

“No, sir.”

“She has never spoken to you?”

“No.”

“Your father, is he an Alpha?”

“I really don’t want to discuss this now...” I bit my bottom lip. I regretted coming to the library at all.

“Do they know where you are at the moment?”

I shook my head, and the grand Alpha stood up, his forehead still creasing.

“I might be wrong in my assumptions, but it looks like your father is not an ordinary wolf. And I hope Adan knows this side of you. So he can prepare himself if your family finds out you’re here.”

“I don’t think they were looking for me. My father’s family, they don’t like me.” Which was true.

My half-brothers were not fond of me. My father might be looking for me, but I was sure the rest of my family was not.

“Either way, I hope you’re not keeping it from him.” He was looking straight into my eyes, and I knew he was trying to read me. ”

Lying will not help you, Lucy.”

♡♡♡~

ADAN STONE.

I was in the office and had just hung up the phone when the door opened and revealed my grandfather. The last four days had been quiet between us, and even though he hadn’t said anything to Lucy about her stepfather or asked her questions about him, I was still keeping a close eye on him.

But with him leaving this afternoon to head back to the south with Alexa’s family, he probably wanted a word with me. I was actually contemplating speaking with him. I didn’t want him to leave and think I was still upset with him, but he beat me to it.

“Pops,” I greeted him as I stood up from my seat and went to the liquor cabinet. I took out a bottle of bourbon, which was his favorite, before grabbing two empty glasses.

He sat on the chair in front of my big desk, and I anchored my ass on the table before placing the glass on it and opening the bottle.

“Are you still mad at me?” He asked.

“No, I’m not mad at you. I was just not expecting it. Lucy has done nothing wrong.”

“She’s keeping secrets.”

I stopped midway through pouring bourbon 11 into his glass for a split second before I caught myself and continued.

“I’m not sure I understand what you mean.”

“How well do you know her?”

“Well enough that she ended up here.”

“Should I be worried?”

“No. Did I give you any reason to be worried? “I asked him as I handed him his glass.

“She’s not an ordinary Omega.”

“I’m sure she’s not, that’s why I took her home. She’s special.”

“I’m sure we meant two different things, Adan Stone. Lucy is not an ordinary werewolf.”

My eyes squinted as I tipped the glass of bourbon onto my lips.

“I have never encountered a red-haired Omega, even for ordinary wolves or Alpha Females.”

“Humans have red hair, pops.” I scoffed.

“Less than two percent of the human population has red hair. And for shifters, it’s more rare. I understand if her hair is almost blonde, but I was sure the roots of her hair were fiery red. She’s a crossbreed from another supernatural creature.”

“Like witches?” I asked, my brows furrowing.

“Could be. Or sea nymphs. It might be the reason that, at twenty, she still doesn’t have a wolf. And I’m surprised she has not told you. Are you not that important to her?”

My jaw tightened as I stood up and walked toward the nearest window. I don’t care if she was not a full werewolf, but Pops’

question was a strike to my ego.

“She told me, she will tell me all about her in her own time.”

“I hope it’s not too late by then.”

“What do you mean?”

“I asked her if her father’s family knew where she was at the moment. She said no. I’m guessing she ran away. She’s putting the whole pack in danger. You’ll be violating the supernatural pacts by hiding another species without proper notice.”

“What the fuck was that supposed to mean? How come I was not aware of such a thing?” I looked back, with a scowl written on my face. 1 “Because it had been too long since we mixed with other creatures. Everyone stayed clear of each other. But you can ask the Elders around or read books about them.”

“It’s her choice to come here.”

“Is it? Or is she using you to shield her from her own species?”

“If she’s a part werewolf, then this is her species too!” I snapped at him.

“I’m not the enemy here, Adan.”

“Are you telling me Lucy is the bad one here?

“No. All I’m saying is that she needs to tell you everything about her. She might be bringing the war to this pack without knowing it. And you need to be prepared and ask yourself if she’s worth it or not.”

“She’s mine...” The words came out in a growl, and I knew it was not just me who said those words. Beast wanted to surge forward.

“Does she feel the same way?”

My breathing hitched, and I knew soon I would lose control of my temper.

“Do you want me to stay?” Pops asked, and his voice was still calm.

“No. I can take care of this.”

Pops nodded his head before he drank all the bourbon in one gulp. “I never doubt that you can. I might just be exaggerating or overreacting again, but it’s better for you to know everything before you get surprised.”

“That I understand. Thank you...” My breath was already slowly going down, but the rage inside me was not.

I was upset with Lucy for hiding things, especially if Pops’ speculations were true.

I knew at the end of the day, she’s mine and I would do everything to protect her, even if that meant war. But I wondered how long before she finally decided I was worth the truth.