Chapter 19

Noel

When the alarm clock went off on the first morning of officially being mated and becoming the Alpha Mate of Garrick’s pack, I was already awake. My mate, on the other hand, grabbed a pillow and put it over his head.

“Since when do we set alarms? Do you need alarms to wake up?”

I chuckled at that. Despite knowing that we were fated and feeling incredibly happy, there was still so much we didn’t know about one another. We had a lifetime to learn. It was crazy to think that I had essentially only known Garrick for two weeks, yet here I was mated to him and expecting his pup. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

“No, I don’t need an alarm. I usually wake up at the same time every day.”

“Me too. So why did we set one?”

My hands trailed over his bare back. “It’s your first day as Alpha.”

He finally took the pillow off. “Yeah, it is. It feels weird. Or maybe that’s just because I was used to being on vacation.”

“It does feel weird, but I know that you’ll be great.”

“Did you set an alarm so that I would be sure to get out of bed? That’s very sweet,” he said with a grin. He rolled over onto his back and threaded his fingers through my hair. His bare chest begged for my touch.

“Well, yes, partially,” I admitted.

Garret glanced at the clock on the nightstand. “Goodness. This is at least an hour earlier than I’m used to getting up. I appreciate the sentiment, mate, but it’s going to be a long day. I need my beauty sleep.”

I laughed at that. The last thing my mate needed was to be more beautiful. Watching him walk around and interact with his pack after the ceremony yesterday had been the biggest turn-on.

“I know what time you usually get up. I did just spend a whole week with you in a cabin. I don’t know everything, but I do know that—”

I put both hands on his chest and pushed him back toward the bed. We had slept naked because that was what was comfortable. I climbed onto him, my knees resting on either side of his hips.

His eyes darkened in understanding. “What did you have in mind, mate? We seem to have extra time all to ourselves.”

“I just wanted to make sure you started this day off on the right foot,” I said. “I think as Alpha Mate, it’s my number one responsibility to make sure my Alpha is taken care of in all ways.”

Garrick gripped my hips, lifting me off him ever so slightly. As he went to reach back to prep me, I squeezed my knees together, stopping his movements.

“There’s no need for that,” I said. “I set an alarm that you didn’t even hear.”

“Oh yeah?” he said. “And what was that alarm for?”

“For me to get myself prepped for you. I don’t want you to have to lift a finger.”

He groaned. “Mate, you’re going to be the death of me. I’m not going to want to leave this bed.”

“Well, lucky for you, we have an hour before you even have to think about getting up.”

“Oh, I’ll get up, all right,” he said, gripping his thick cock.

“Indeed you will,” I teased. I reached behind myself and took control of Garrick’s cock, lining it up to my hole, then I let myself sink down onto it until it filled me completely. Garrick’s balls pressed against my ass cheeks.

I stayed still for a moment, reveling in the feeling of my mate filling me, making me feel whole.

Garrick let out a long breath. His nostrils flared and his hands gripped my hips, leaving marks.

I grinned. “Need something, Alpha?”

“Yes,” he bit out. “I need you to move.”

“Are you sure? Cause this feels fine to me.” To demonstrate, I gripped my cock and stroked, swiping the precum that had gathered at the tip.

Garrick’s hips bucked slightly, sending a jolt through me.

I groaned. “You win.”

It was then that I moved, rocking my hips and bringing us both the release we needed.

***

Once we were finished, I went to the kitchen of the main house. It was hard to believe that all of this was ours—that this was the home I lived in now. The place felt huge compared to what I was used to. It wouldn’t be long before we filled it with pups. Garrick also mentioned that pack members were welcome to stay in the Alpha house if needed. The place had six bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a large office area and formal dining room. We had more than enough room.

Despite the early hour, plenty of people were milling about outside, getting their days started.

I had so many people to meet, so many names to learn, but first, I could start off with a hearty breakfast. I knew Troy and Ben would be over soon. Ben had planned to give me a tour of the territory and introduce me to just about everyone. I wanted to start my first day as AlphaMate by introducing myself to the pack.

Garrett came out a moment later, dressed and ready for his day. He kissed me on the cheek.

“Good morning, mate,” he said. “It’s going to be a great day.”

“Good morning, Alpha. It is.”