The Alpha's Mate: (12 page)

Epilogue

4
th
October

Since bonding with Adam
, Rosalee had been welcomed into the pack.  Technically as is tradition she wouldn’t officially be a member until she was inducted on a full moon, which wasn’t for a couple of weeks, but it didn’t make that much of a difference to anyone.

Rosalee had gladly
moved into Adam’s house and begun redecorating.  She said it should be a home not a man cave.  He had agreed that she could do whatsoever she wished with his house, except no pink.  No room was allowed to be pink.  Unless of course they were having a baby girl...

Rosalee hadn’t touched that comment.

Rosalee had also begun work on her portrait of Adam in his wolf skin.  She couldn’t wait to finish it and hang it over the fireplace in her newly redecorated living room.

It wasn’t easy however, as finding time alone with Adam, when he wasn’t trying to jump her
bones, was proving difficult.  When she did manage to get him to pose he was impatient and fidgety.  She could barely start before he would shift and bound over to her for a devastating kiss.  When he did that she no longer cared about the painting either.
It was slow going.

Violet had rented a condo in town, against Rosalee’s objections.  Rosalee had been adamant that her
mother stay with her and Adam.  Violet however preferred her own space, and thought that the newly bonded couple needed to be alone for a while.

Iris’ land and house was officially transferred to the pack
, and Adam had set his construction company on to destroying the Bennett house and then building a new recreation centre for the pack.  Rosalee had been surprised to learn that the pack owned a construction company.  He had winked at her and told her she had bagged herself a well-to-so wolf. 
She rolled her eyes.

Given that the full moon was
so far away
Liv had organised a pack party to welcome Rosalee.

The central clearing used for gatherings on the full moon had been filled with tables, long ones for the food and smaller round ones for people to eat at.
  An area was cleared for dancing, and one of the more technically minded wolves had rigged up speakers round the area to pump music from.  Liv had arranged for Chinese lanterns to be hung, as well as streamers and table clothes in bright vibrant colours.  A number of wolves had contributed to the food but Liv had insisted they hire Carly to make the desserts.  Carly had dreamed to owning her own bakery and Liv was encouraging her to make that dream reality.

After a speech from Adam welcoming Rosalee as his mate, and also welcoming Violet back to town people had started relaxing and enjoying
themselves.

Mostly everyone present was pack, or the date of a pack member
.  Rosalee was sat with Liv, Alec and her mate.  She noticed that Ed the red wolf shifter was there talking with Kim the Bar Luna manager. 

“Hey look Ed’s here.”  Said Liv gleefully.  “Ed and I grew up together.”  She explained to Rosalee.  “I should go say hi.”

Alec growled throatily.  Liv sighed excessively.  “Give it a rest my sweet.”

“No.”  He said curtly.  “Not until he’s mated.”

“Besides,” interjected Rosalee, “I don’t think he would really welcome an interruption right now, he seems a little busy.”

Rosalee nodded her head in Ed’s direction where he had laid a hand on Kim’s curvy hip.
  Kim seemed to be enjoying the younger wolves company while Ed was being his charming self.

“Good.”  Said Liv complacently.  “If they’re together you don’t have to
be jealous about Ed and I don’t have to be jealous about Kim.”

Alec snapped his head in her direction.  “Angel, you’ve never had to be jealous about me and Kim...”

Liv stared at him incredulously.  “And you
have
had to be jealous about me and Ed?” 
Alec had slept with Kim but Liv had never slept with Ed...

Alec looked chastised.  He took her hand and kissed the palm.  “You’re right I’m sorry angel.”

“Darn tootin’.”  Liv winked at Rosalee who coughed to cover her giggles, Adam however chuckled out loud.

Rosalee’s mirth died when she spotted her mother.

She grasped Adam’s collar and pulled his head closer to hers.  “Alpha, remind me, who’s that talking to mom?”  She whispered.

He took advantage and kissed her ear, nibbling her earlobe.  “
Greyson Tanner, he used to be our Chief Enforcer before he retired.”

She exhaled loudly as she watched the handsome older
wolf chatting amiably with Violet.  She knew her mother was a beautiful woman, who was still young, and looked even younger than her years.  Since the party started she had garnered a few whistles from wolves at least twenty years younger than her.  But this guy seemed to be very interested in her...

Adam nuzzled her neck. 
“Are you spying on your mother?”

“No...
not spying... just casually observing is all.”

“
Greysons lost his own true mate years ago, he’s a good guy...”

“I’m sure he is... but is he a ‘good enough’ guy?”

“Huh?”

She huffed at him.  “Is he good enough to date
my mom
?”

Adam snickered.  “Is anyone in your opinion?”

Rosalee hung her head.  “Fair point, why don’t you just let it be known that you’re watching him, and casually throw in there that if he in anyway hurts her I’ll not so casually kill him?”

Adam kissed the tip of her nose.  “Consider it done sweetheart.”

Rosalee relaxed into his arms and watched the dancing couples.  She saw Adam’s sister and waved to her, she was with a young wolf who stared at her adoringly.  Rosalee now knew this to be the infamous Luke.

Over the past week she had been introduced to every single member of the pack,
slowly but surely she was learning and remembering everyone’s names.

Carly was fussing over the dessert table while
a number of young wolves including Hunter and Mal who had helped around her house were currently trying to clear out the dessert table.  Hunter looked happy enough but Mal was sullen. 
Which was a surprise really, every time she’d met him he’d been like an unrestrained giddy puppy.

Rosalee pulled her gaze back to see
Greyson walking over to their table.  She saw her mom watching after him and Violet waved at Rosalee. 
Please don’t say he’s coming over to get permission to date the Alpha’s mother in law.  That would be too embarrassing.

Greyson
said hello to everyone and Rosalee eyed him warily.

Greyson
cleared his throat and addressed the Alpha.  “I hate to talk shop but my nephew Mal has been badgering me about putting in a word for him training as an Enforcer.”

Adam grunted.  “I don’t know, I still think of his as
Malcolm ‘the terror’ Tanner.”

Rosalee cocked an eyebrow.  “The terror?”

Adam rubbed his forehead wearily.  “Don’t, just don’t ask.”

Greyson
was quick to defend his nephew.  “He’s grown up a lot recently, I think if he channels his enthusiasm he’ll make a fine Enforcer.  He’s keen to make something of himself, he wants a steady job.”

Alec
snorted.  “Really? 

Greyson
winced.  “I’ll admit he used to be a bit of a handful...“  The understatement earned him a few collective groans.  “But he’s more responsible now.  Truth be told I think it’s because of the librarian Terri.  He’s all for impressing her.”

“Lucky Terri.”  Deadpanned Alec, which earned him an elbow in the chest from Liv.

“Where is Terri by the way?  I thought you invited her.”  Adam asked Liv.

“I did, but she’s gone to stay in Alexandria for a couple of days, she’s watching her
sister’s kids.”

Alec
smirked.  “No wonder Mal looks so glum.”  He managed to catch Liv’s elbow before it hit him that time and enfolded her into his strong arms, where she couldn’t do any damage.

Adam looked to
Greyson.  “Acksel’s already spoken to me and he’s agreed to give Mal a shot.”

Greyson
grinned widely. 
Alright Rosalee could see what the attraction was, if she wasn’t so attached to the Alpha that smile seriously would have made her melt.

Greyson
thanked Adam and said his goodbyes, sauntering back over to Violet who was pleased to see him return.

Soon after Alec led Liv away to dance, mindful of her elbows.
 

The Alpha couple continued to watch the party progress for a while.  Adam offered Rosalee a dance but she shook her head.  Rosalee turned to her mate
and whispered quietly in his ear.  He grinned like a little boy at her.

She took his hand and led him into the dark secluded woods. 
She had something much more fun in mind.

Hi there!

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it.  If you didn’t, my apologies – I know I’m not everybody’s cup of tea! 

If you are interested I currently have three other short novellas in the
series published for kindle, including book 1 that took place before this one, the blurbs for which are below.

Best wishes

Elizabeth Ann Price (Or EAP – just call me EAP!)

A Mate for the Beta (Book 1, Grey Wolf Pack Romance Novellas)

Wolfs and witches don’t mix.  So what happens when a wolf and a witch are true mates?

Alec Hart, Sheriff of Rose, Virginia and Beta to the Grey Wolf Pack never expected to find a mate.  His own angry nature meant that he avoided relationships at all costs, not wanting to tie any woman to a violent wolf.  But when he gets a whiff the sweet vanilla scent of his mate he’s powerless to resist...

Sweet young plump witch
Livia Briers never thought she would ever have a shot with the handsome older wolf, instead choosing to lust after him from afar.  But drawn together by the disappearance of a local witch can she really keep her hands off him?

Can a witch and a wolf find happiness together?  Or will the prejudices of others tear them apart?

Please note this novella is approximately 36,900 words in length (a quick read while waiting for the washing machine to finish!)

But I must advise c
aution!  Contains scenes of a sexual nature with m/f interaction intended for mature readers.  (And there’s quite a bit of swearing too!)  Naughty Beta...

The Librarian and the Wolf (Book 3, Grey Wolf Pack Romance Novellas)

Terri Lin, human, librarian
.  Following a devastating heart break Terri came to the town of Rose to start over.  Not wanting to suffer the same heartache she dated younger men who like her just wanted a bit fun.  She thought her latest young wolf would be just the same. He’s handsome and charming, but also childish and inconsiderate.  She knows he’s still young and wouldn’t want to be tied down. 
So why does she yearn for more?

Mal Tanner, wolf, Enforcer.
  He never expected to find his mate so early in life and yet from the moment he met the curvy little librarian he was smitten.  Can he convince his mate that he’s the right wolf for her?  Can he show her that he wants them to be together forever?

Or is someone else vying for her affection?  Someone else who thinks dead birds nailed to her front door make a heartfelt gift...

Please note this novella is approximately 36,500 words in length (a quick read whilst waiting for Mike and Molly to start!  Is anyone else watching that too?)

But I must advise c
aution!  Contains scenes of a sexual nature with m/f interaction intended for mature readers.  (And there’s quite a bit of swearing too!)  Naughty librarian...

Running from the Vampire into the Arms of the Wolf (Book 4, Grey Wolf Pack Romance Novellas)

Melanie Ramirez is on the run.  For three years the little witch has been stalked by a vampire who just won’t take no for an answer.  She needed to disappear. 
Which is why she changed her name to Melody James and showed up one day in the small town of Rose.  All she needs to do was lay low, go unnoticed and live quietly.  Not an easy task when faced with a wolf who excites and irritates her in equal measure...

Hans Lucas is infamous in his pack for two things; hating witches and being the most aggressive wolf around.  He doesn’t like other people and they don’t like him. Wolves and humans alike know not to mess with him.  Even family members are wary of him.  So then why does the newest witch in town purposefully choose to rile him?  Why does it bother him so much that his better looking, younger brother has taken a shine to her?  And why should he care that she’s lying about her past?

Will Melanie be able to escape her past and will Hans accept her as his mate?

Please note this novella is approximately 35,000 words in length (a quick read
whilst waiting for the washing to dry!)

But I must advise c
aution!  Contains scenes of a sexual nature with m/f interaction intended for mature readers.  (And quite a bit of swearing too!)  Naughty wolf...