The Alpha and The High Priestess

The pack was already assembled in the meeting room when I returned from dropping her off, and I knew they wanted answers. Dominick, predictably, was the first to speak.

"Why did you bring a High Priestess here, Logan?" His voice was low and tight. "You know what she could do to this entire pack if she's angry enough about the blast. She obviously didn't agree to come here or wasn't invited, otherwise the protection spell wouldn't have worked."

Zach chimed in quickly. "Hey, guys, we all need to calm down here. That poor girl was happy with our Alpha. She was smiling and literally didn't put up a fight or look scared at all, until she got knocked on her ass. Let's hear what Logan has to say."

"She is my Fated Mate," I stated simply. The tension in the room doubled. "She doesn't know who I am or what pack we are, and she has a husband and two children. Her children are almost grown, so she has definitely been with them a while. I'm not even sure she knows about fated mates or why I have been watching her."

Silence dropped over the room as my meaning sunk in. The Alpha has found a mate who is a full-blown High Priestess witch and has a human family. This complicates things a little.

I will need to get in touch with her again. We have to see how much she really knows about what is going on, if she understands why we would be fated to each other, and if she has heard from Selene at all. First, I need to formally invite her to the lands so the spell doesn't kick her ass again. Unfortunately, I don't even know her name yet. I will find it out, though, or find a way to get her here so she can safely cross.

My mother told me when I was a little girl that one day the man meant for me would find me. She never said he would be a wolf and a man, and I never imagined I would have a family when he finally did. I didn't know what she meant, and since nobody ever came for me, I forgot about it after a while. Some things just don't stick when it’s not a constant reminder.

Then the black wolf started showing up. I knew there was something different about him, and now I know what it is. I don't fully know what he is or even what pack he belongs to, but I know I have to find out.

If this is what my mother meant and he is my mate, then that would explain why he kept coming back and why I am not afraid of him. We would be naturally drawn to each other and be connected. That also means I have a huge problem: my husband and children. They are not the problem, but seeing as the wolf is my fated mate, being married to someone else and having kids may be a problem for him. This is going to be complicated and is not what I expected this day would be like.

I didn't care if she was a High Priestess; witches don't follow our rules, and a fated mate is not something they are allowed to get. There is a reason for this, and we have to contact Selene and find out what it is and why. Is she able to be trusted? Is this a mean joke, or a real bond?

I always imagined I would have a full-blooded wolf as a mate from a high-ranking family. A wolf-witch hybrid was not part of that fantasy. I have to say, though, instead of being disgusted, as most wolves would be, I am very intrigued and excited to see what is to come of this.

I feel this pull to go to the pack's border. I know it is probably the mate bond trying to bring me and the wolf closer so we can bond, but I can't do any of that until I know what is going on and why I have a wolf mate.

As I walked into the living room, consumed by that thought, I saw my kids and husband sitting there looking at me. As much as I was dreading this, I knew what this was about and I was ready to have the talk. I sat on the couch and let them begin.

"Sarah," my husband began, his voice soft. "I love you with all that I am, and our kids are almost grown; you've done your job and been a good mother to our children." He took a deep breath. "With that being said, I know that something big is coming. Otherwise, he wouldn't be here. A mate is a choice, yes, but being fated and forced with another can only mean that what is coming is going to need the union of an Alpha male and a full-blood witch. It can't be our daughter because I am human, and the men don't receive any powers; we both know it's only the female bloodline. So, we will accept whatever you choose, but I know he will be coming back for you. You both are going to have to talk to Selene. We love you, and we will continue to love you no matter what, Sarah."

With that, I broke down crying, not knowing what to do but knowing I had to find out what was going on and what was coming. I stood and headed to our bedroom for some time to think. This is all happening out of nowhere, and I really just wish I had my mother to talk to about it all.

As I sat on the bed, there was a knock at the door. I assumed it was one of the kids trying to console me, so I called out, "Come in."

The man who entered was no one close to whom I expected. Walking into my room was a full-blown Alpha wolf. I knew he was because of the aura he was putting off and the power I could sense. He had dark hair with some silver in it, blue eyes you couldn't help but stare at, and muscles that looked like he worked out—though I knew their runs kept them in shape. I didn't know his name, but I knew he was the wolf who had been coming to see me.

Behind him was my husband, smiling.

"Sarah, this is Alpha Logan," he said. "He needs you to go with him so you two can talk to Selene and find out what is coming. I have the kids and what they might need handled for a few days while you take the trip. Please be safe while you are gone. I will make sure everything here stays good. I love you."

With that, Logan stepped fully into the room, and my husband shut the door. If it wasn't for my mother explaining what was going on with me or going to happen later down the road, I am pretty sure my husband would have bailed a long time ago.

18 Years Ago

"She is of age now, and things are going to start happening. Things that neither her nor you will understand but will have to work together and learn to control. Her emotions are tied to her power, Steven. As her power develops, her emotions will have to be controlled somewhat. You can help guide her, but the level of control available will be up to her."

"There will come a day that Selene is going to call on her and need her and her power. A giant black Alpha wolf will be her protector and will be who finds her. I don't know his name or what pack he is the Alpha of. For the wolf, she will be his chosen mate, but to Sarah, she will just feel the need to be around him."

"What is needed of them together will be up to Selene, but she will need to go. If you love my daughter and want to be with her as you claim, then you need to know all of this. It may not be right now, but it will happen. When Selene sets everything in motion, you will need to make the choice to either let her go and do what is needed to save us all, or choose to keep her to yourself and allow whatever is coming to come. Sarah will have trouble deciding due to the bond and the connection; she won't be able to do it alone. The choice will be up to you!"