Alpha Mate Chapter 43

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Chapter 43

ASHER’S POV.

I turn back and start walking towards the Packhouse, The Pack was very safe now but I knew I still needed to rest any mind. The burning ceremony of my dead warriors was over but their memories and the mental picture of me burning them still lingered on in my mind. I wasn’t even so bothered about Caden seeing me and Raya in a compromising position bark at the council room. I wasn’t bothered by it at all. What bothered me was the face of one of my dead soldiers, Aiden, who was one of the most loyal people I ever knew,

As I walk, I have a flashback of speaking to little Andrew who was very enthusiastic about joining the warriors. I remember telling him that it takes a lot to become a warrior and that he needed to be brave and fearless. The memory of him grinning from ear to ear as I said those words brings a smale to my face. But that smile quickly fades as I remember seeing his lifeless body on the battlefield

I shake my head to clear the memory and continue walking. The night is cold and dark, and the only sound I can hear is the crunch of my boots on the wet grass. The rain had stopped falling but the air is still cold and damp. The scent of petrichor still lingers in the air, reminding me of the battle that had just taken place.

As I walk. I can’t help but think about the families of the warriors who had died. I remember the look on their faces as they watched their loved ones being burnt on the pyre. The pain and grief in their eyes was too heavy to bear, but sometimes you knew things happened whether we liked it

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As I walked towards the Packhouse, still lost in my thoughts, I didn’t notice Caden walking up to me until he was right in front of me, his face creased in a frown. “What are your plans for protecting the Pack?” he asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.

I stopped in my tracks, turning to face him. “What do you mean, Caden?” I asked, furrowing my brow in confusion

“Don’t act like you don’t know what I mean, Asher,” he replied, his arms crossed over his chest. “We have enemies out there, and we need to be prepared to defend ourselves”

I let out a deep sigh, my mind still reeling from the burning pyre. “I know we have enemies, Caden,” I said, my voice heavy with exhaustion. “But right now, I need some time to rest and clear my mind.”

Caden shook his head, his expression turning even more sour. “You’ll never be able to clear your mind, Asher,” he spar. “Not when you’re so captivated by Raya

I felt a surge of anger rise up inside me, and before I could even think, 1 had grabbed him by the jaw and slammed him against the wall. “Don’t you ever mention her name again.” I growled, my eyes narrowing into slits. “Do you hear me?”

Caden’s eyes widened in surprise and fear, but he quickly regained his composure. “I’m just saying. Asher,” he replied, his voice low and steady. “You had her here, in the Packhouse, and you were too distracted to even think about the war”

1 released my grip on his jaw and took a step back, feeling a mix of shame and frustration wash over me. He was right, of course, I had been so focused on Raya that I had let my guard down. But I couldn’t let him know that. “That’s enough, Culen, I said, my voice cold and hard. “I won’t tolerate any more talk about the war. Not from you, not from anyone.”

Caden nodded slowly, his eyes still fixed on me. Fine, Asher,” he said, his tone resigned. “But you can’t keep ignoring the fact that we’re in danger. We need to be ready for whatever comes our way”

I didn’t reply, just turned and continued walking towards the Packhouse. My mind was still in turmoil, but I knew that Caden was right. We were in danger, and I needed to start thinking about how to protect my Pack. But for now, all I wanted was to rest,

As I walked, I couldn’t help but think back to the moment when I had first met Raya. It had been a chance encounter, one that had left me feeling both intrigued and confused.

I still didn’t understand why my wolf had reacted so strongly to her, or why I had felt that strange spark between us. But I knew that I couldn’t let my feelings for her distract me from my duty as an Alpha.

“Asher,” he called out, his voice softer now. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you.”

I stopped walking and turned to face him, my expression still hard. “It’s fine, Caden,” I said, my voice cold. “Just don’t mention the war again”

Caden nodded, his eyes downcast. “I won’t,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

We stood there in silence for a few moments, the tension between us palpable.

I walked into the Packhouse with a heavy heart and with Caden in tow, the memories of the funeral still fresh in my mind, I had to stay strong for my pack, but the weight of their loss was crushing. As I walked through the halls, I knew what I had to do.

“Caden,” I called out as I approached him. He turned towards me, „his expression questioning.

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Chapter 47

Prepare to send Raya out of our Pack” I id in ly, not wanting to entertain any questions.

“Aber why” What has the done?” Caden asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.

I sighed heavily, not in the mood to explain my decision. I don’t need to explain myself to you. Caden Just follow my orders and make sure she’s gone by the time the werewolves at the boundary clear.”

Caden looked hesitant, but he knew better than to argue with me. “Yes. Alpha,” he said, bowing his head respectfully

I turned and walked away, my mind already shifting to the next order of business. I couldn’t afford to dwell on the past or let my emotions cloud my judgment. My pack needed a strong leader, and I had to be that leader.

There was no denying it any longer. I felt I was right when I had told her the truth to her face that she was a big factor to the problems we were facing

Another reason why I had spoken to her in that way was to keep the fear that was still instilled din her by my manners against humans.

She had caused nothing but trouble since she arrived in our Pack, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling that she would only bring more problems if she stayed.

But it wasn’t just her behavior that was troubling me. It was the effect she had on me. The way I felt whenever she was around was confusing, to say the least. My wolf had been acting strange around her, and I couldn’t understand why.

I tried to push those thoughts aside and focus on the task at hand. I needed to rest my mind and gather my strength for the days ahead. The loss of my soldiers had hit me hard, and I knew I couldn’t afford to show any weakness.

As I entered my chambers, sat down heavily on the bed, closing my eyes and taking a deep breath. I needed to clear my mind and find my center. The sound of my breathing filled the room as I tried to calm myself down.

But the memories of the funeral kept creeping back into my mind. The faces of the grieving families haunted me, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling of guilt that was gnawing at my insides

And then, as if on cue, my thoughts drifted back again to Raya. I couldn’t understand why she was affecting me so much. I had always prided myself on my self–control, and yet, when she was around, I felt like I was losing it.

I knew I had to put an end to it. I couldn’t afford any distractions, not when the safety of my pack was at stake. And so, I made the decision to send her away, even if it broke my heart to do so.

But I couldn’t let my feelings get in the way of my duty.

1 sat by the dying embers of the fire, watching as the flames slowly extinguish. My mind was heavy with the weight of the recent events that have befallen my pack. The loss of my warriors was a blow that would take us a long time to recover from.

I let out a heavy sigh and rubbed my tired eyes, trying to push away the fatigue that is slowly creeping up on me. I knew that I need to get some rest if I was going to be able to face the challenges that lie ahead.