Alpha of Nightmares novel Chapter 5

Yet another day of Chesed doing as he pleases. I don’t know why he bothered giving Beatrice the time of day. She’s not even our type, and she sure the hell isn’t our mate. I hate this. I hate how many women he’s slept with. I would have preferred we waited for our mate. I only made the exception for Liliana.

She was a good woman, and she loved us very much. She wasn’t our mate, but we could have lived a happy life with her at our side. But sadly, it was not meant to be. The Moon Goddess took her from us the same day Liliana gave us André and Katrina. The twins have been a light in my life.

I have so few reasons to push forward and wrestle with Chesed for control. But when they were young, he let me. He at least knew he wasn’t capable of taking care of young. But he only let me have control when it was about them. For pack business and his sexual conquests, he always took back control.

I was okay with not fully being present during the sex, especially with the likes of Beatrice. I knew she was not going to be able to handle what Chesed had in mind. Few women can. Most that he invites into his darkroom leave quickly, not able to take the pain that goes with his games. We’d just finished cleaning up when André came rushing in.

“Oh gross.” André wrinkled his nose as he looked at the bed, then at me or rather Chesed. We hadn’t pulled off the sheets to throw in the wash to rid it of her scent. “You know what happens in this room, so I don’t know why you always have that reaction.” Chesed rolled his eyes. ‘Because it’s disgusting to know that his father beds random pack skanks.’ I sighed.

“Because she’s trash, and you can do better, Alpha. Plus, your fly is unzipped. Now make yourself presentable we have visitors.” our son grinned. Chesed rolled his eyes and fixed his fly. “What do you mean visitors? I thought you went to investigate the border after hearing Nebrodi was attacked.” Chesed questioned gruffly, following André out of the room.

“Yes, Alpha. I did. And I found Santi trying to pass judgment on three trespassers.” André smiled. Chesed growled, and I found myself paying more attention. What kind of judgment did Santi want to pass? “Speak.” Chesed commanded. André sighed, straightening at the use of the Alpha command.

“Three she-wolves had crossed the border. They are the daughters of Beta Christopher Fayte of Nebrodi. He, along with their mother and others, was killed in the attack. The little darlings witnessed Ignazio kill their parents in cold blood. The eldest, Crista, had carried her sisters on her back, running in wolf form to get them to safety. The younger ones, Persephone and Delilah, aren’t old enough to shift.” André outlined.

That’s horrible. I know what it’s like to watch your parents die. ‘That was different, Alec. We killed our unforgivable parents.’ Chesed countered my thought. ‘I know, and that makes it worse. I’m sure those girls loved their parents and were loved by them.’ I shrugged. “I take it Papa has something to say on the subject?” André arched an eyebrow.

Of course, he noticed we had an internal dialogue. “Don’t worry about him. Now, what did Santi think should be done with these trespassers?” Chesed questioned. “As you wish, Alpha. Santi wanted to kill the little ones and rape the elder sister. I intervened and advised him you would decide what happens not only to the girls but to him for thinking he gets to decide how to handle anyone that violates Incubi laws.” André grinned as Chesed growled.

As much of an asshole wolf Chesed is, there are two things he won’t tolerate. First, of course, anyone thinking they can overstep their authority and make decisions he feels should be his to make. The second is that you never force someone into your bed. So despite the string of women we’ve had sex with, they were at least always consensual interactions.

“Where is Santi?” Chesed questioned. “At his home awaiting punishment.” André shrugged. Chesed nodded. “And the girls?” he arched an eyebrow. “Waiting in the library. They’ve had a rough night, Alpha. Icky Ignazio attacked during a big event welcoming home their next Alpha. The little ones are still wearing dirty, torn party dresses. The eldest is wearing some athletic clothes that I tossed her from one of the stashes when I made her shift. I could take them up to one of the guest suites. Let them shower and see if Kat could loan them some clothes.” André offered.

‘We should give them shelter. We’ve never had issues with their pack, and if they are the only survivors of the ranked bloodlines, their pack will need them.’ I commented. ‘Not to mention if they are the only ranked wolves left, that dumb pup Ignazio will come for them.’ Chesed agreed. “Take me to them, and I will decide what to do with the little beta females.” Chesed nodded.

André nodded and led the way to the front of the house and stopped unlocking the library doors. I paused as a delicious scent hung in the air. It was the most aromatic tiramisu I’ve ever smelled. Rich espresso, sweet vanilla, and cocoa. I felt my mouth watering at the scent. Chesed hesitated as he reached for the handle.

‘Why are we hesitating? I want to know where that smell is coming from. Even Nonna couldn’t make a tiramisu so fragrant.’ I questioned him. ‘That’s because it’s not tiramisu. It’s our mate.’ Chesed rolled his eyes. ‘Our mate!? After all these years! Go in, dumbass! She’s waiting for us!’ I shouted, trying to shove forward. For a moment, I managed to take control.