Alphas Broken Mate
Chapter 10

Andrew's

POV

I wake up to a feeling of panic and fear. It's Lina. Then I hear her scream. I rush out of bed and down the hall into her room. She is asleep and having a dream. I go over to her and try to wake her up. "Lina baby wake up. You're having a bad dream. Please baby wake up."

Catalina's POV

I wake to find Andrew looking concerned over me.

"Lina are you ok? You screamed. I've never heard you scream before in your dreams." I can feel his fear. For the first time I know what he means when he says he can feel mine.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bother you." I say sitting up.

"You aren't bothering me. I just want to make sure you are ok babe."

I smile at the name.

"There's that smile." He tucks a strand of hair out of my face.

"Well I'll let you go back to sleep." He says and turns to leave.

"Wait! Stay? I mean would you mind?" I ask shyly.

Andrew turns and smiles. "Of course I don't mind. Scoot over." He says climbing in.

He lays down and pulls me into his side. Just like last time. I bury my head in his chest and wrap my arm around him. He smells so freaking good! And touching him calms me down instantly. I let the warmth wash over me. I feel him kiss the top of my head and I smile. I decide then that I'm not going to fight back anymore, I'm going to fall into this, into him. If I get hurt, oh well, it's no different than any other time. I fall asleep happy.

I wake up to the sunshine on my face. I hear the birds outside and feel Andrew's arm around me. Oh I just want to stay in this moment. I can tell by his breathing he is still asleep. I tilt my head up to look at him. Oh thank goddess he's an ugly sleeper. Well I mean as ugly as this beautiful man can be. His head is to the side and his mouth is wide open. I giggle because even though this is not flattering, he's still fine! My eyes trail down his body to where my hand is resting on his chest. I run my fingers over his chest and he stirs. I stop moving waiting for him to settle. He does. I go back to running my fingers over his chest and down to his abs.

"You know it's not a good idea to tease someone so early in the morning."

I freeze. I look up at Andrew with a smile. He is looking down at me with his eyebrows raised.

"I'm sorry. Your skin feels nice." DID I JUST SAY THAT OUT LOUD??? What in goddesses name is wrong with me? I just want to die, go ahead and put me in a box, I am dead with embarrassment. But Andrew just laughs and pulls my face up to his.

"And yours feels amazing." He says as his hand feels my cheek.

"Thanks for staying last night." I whisper.

"Anytime baby."

"Well I was hoping you'd stay in here the rest of the time we are here. If that's ok?" I am being bold today. Bold and dumb.

Andrew smiles. "If that's what you want, of course I will."

I lay back down on his chest and he puts his arm around me. It's so nice. Did we really have to do anything else?

"You know eventually we'll have to get up." He says. I swear he can read my mind. If I find out later mates can read each other's minds I'm going to be so mad at him. "Lina are you ok? Your breathing has picked up."

I'm getting angry and he picked up on the slightest difference. Ok maybe that's how he's doing it.

"Do you always notice everything?" There I go again with the bold.

"Haha only when it comes to you." He says as he playfully rolls me over to my back. He is leaning over me with his thumb rubbing my cheek staring into my eyes.

"You know you have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. I think my favorite color is blue now just because of them." He whispers. Then he leans in for a kiss. When our lips touch its like two souls colliding. His hand pulls the back of my neck into him harder. The kiss starts out soft and gentle but it grows into a hunger. Like he's been waiting his whole life for this one kiss, for me.

He releases the kiss and we are both out of breath but he moves his lips to my neck and the feeling of his lips on my body is driving me crazy. The air feels thinner, like I can't get enough to breathe in. His mouth finds my mark spot and I let out a moan. I can feel him smile against my neck as I reach up around his back drawing him closer to me. I feel one of his hands go under my shirt and to my side. Just his touch is sending electricity to my core. Then I hear him groan in annoyance. He nuzzles my shoulder and sniffs. He draws his face back to mine.

"I could stay like this forever with you baby. But Murph just mindlinked me. He and Rachel are downstairs waiting for us. I fear if we don't come out they will come in." He laughs at the last part.

I place my hand on his cheek and look into his dark green eyes and say "Well I can't get up with you on top of me."

"Maybe that's the point." He says with I mischievous smile.

"If you guys don't hurry up.. Murph is driving me crazy." Rachel yells from downstairs. We both laugh and get up. Andrew leaves to get dressed and I put on a bathing suit and a cover. I'm still self conscious about my scars.

I run into Murphy grazing in the kitchen. Literally shoveling food in his mouth. He stops and looks up at me "Are you hungry? I can make you a plate?" He asks embarrassed.

"Oh no I'm not hungry, just thirsty." I go to the fridge and grab a water bottle.

"Oh hey I wanted to tell you something. I noticed you are a bit self conscious about your scars." Good to know I'm not being obvious I think sarcastically. "I heard some werewolves can thicken their skin so their scars don't show. I don't know if your wolf is strong enough or really how that all works but you can give it a try some time, or not. Personally I think you look bad a**. Like you've been through things. But I get it, people ask questions, questions you don't want to answer." Murphy stuffs his face a bit more. I wonder if that would work. I kinda want to give it a try. I'll ask Kayla later, maybe she'll know how to do it. Murphy cleans up his food.

"Thanks Murphy. I might give it a try and see if it works."

"Hey, that's the first time you've called me Murphy instead of Beta. Sweet." Murphy chuckles and puts his arm around me as we head outside.

Outside I see Andrew lowering one of the boats into the water. When he looks up and sees us he growls.

"Did he just growl?" I ask Murphy.

"Haha yes he did" Murphy lifts his hands in the air. "Just being friendly man. I want no problems." I giggle and so does Rachel. She comes over and links her arm in mine.

We walk over to the dock and wait until the guys help us on the boat. I've never been on a boat before so I wasn't sure what to expect. The boat has a drivers seat and seats that line the sides. There are seats in the way back of the boat and seats all the way in the front. There is also a large canopy over us. Rachel lays down on one side of the boat and I lay down in the back right next to her in the corner. The guys sit at the front. The boat pulls away from the dock. Rachel and I chat about what happened this morning between me and Andrew. She really loves girl talk and she always asks me how I feel. She is probably the nicest person I have ever met. I even tell her about what Murphy told me about my scars. She seems upset he didn't tell her about it.

"Do you really want to give it a try?" She asks

"I mean yeah kinda. Then I could wear anything I wanted to." I explain

"Well no time like the present." Rachel sits up and comes next to me.

"Maybe try just focusing on one spot. Might be easier. I don't know but it makes sense." She says taking my arm. There are a few shallow scars.

"Kayla can we do this?" I ask in my mind

"I will try."

And just like that they vanish. Rachel gasps drawing the attention of the guys.

"Lina are you ok?" Andrew asks rushing over.

"It worked." Rachel hits Murphy's shoulder. "Why didn't you tell me about this." Rachel scolds.

"Ouch, because I love your scar and I'm the only one who sees it."

"I've never worn a bikini because of my.. oh you jerk. You didn't tell me because you didn't want me to wear bikinis!" Rachel stands up and she looks mad.

"Come on baby, you are gorgeous, I don't want to give guys another reason to stare at you. I don't want to be put in chains for ripping someone's throat out." Murphy pleads and gives the cutest puppy dog face.

"Don't give me that stupid face." Rachel hits his shoulder again.

"Fine, how about I give you this then." Murphy pulls out a little baby blue box and opens it. Rachel gasps again.

"Rachel Rivers, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Murphy gets down on one knee.

Rachel looks like she is going to cry and she nods her head. Murphy puts the ring on her hand and picks her up into a hug. They are absolutely adorable. I hadn't even noticed when but Andrew and I are holding hands and I am leaning on his shoulder. "They are so cute it almost makes you sick." He leans down and whispers.

"We heard that." They both say at the same time. Which made them giggle and give each other a kiss.

"I have to agree with Andrew." I say. Everyone turns to me and then starts laughing.

"Now that that is over, congratulations you two crazy kids, tell me what worked?" Andrew asks everyone.

"Oh Lina's scars. Show him." Rachel says. I mean it's not a party trick but I show him my other arm with scars and just like the other one they disappear.

"Oh wow. That's crazy. But hey you don't have to hide your scars, unless you want to. I love you just the way you are." DID HE JUST SAY HE LOVES ME!! Swoon.

"I just want to feel comfortable, without people staring, or feeling bad for me." I say and I feel all my skin thicken. I take my cover off and no more scars. I've never felt so free, and I like it. Andrew pulls me into his lap and he leans his forehead against mine. "As long as you are happy baby." He whispers. His arms around my waist.

"I'm trying to be, and I think this helps. It makes me feel.. normal."

"Oh Lina you are anything but normal. In the best way possible." He kisses my forehead.

"Yo Drew we got company." Murphy says looking out on the lake. Andrew moves me off his lap and stands up.

"It's Todd and Jeremy." Andrew says. I can't tell if that's a good or bad thing.

"Sweet." Murphy says. I guess it's good.

Andrew and Murphy head to the front of the boat and Rachel comes over to me.

"Ok you will love Dot. She's Jeremys mate and a little dumb but very sweet. Cassie will like you because you are an Alphas daughter. She's very bloodline focused. Cassie is Todd's mate. And he is Andrew's like second cousin or something, I don't know how but they are all related somehow." Rachel explains as our boat slows down and Todd's boat comes along our side. Andrew and Murphy tie the boat to us and 4 people step on. The guys greet each other with hugs and smiles and the two girls head towards us. "Rachel!!" A short girl with black hair and brown eyes runs up to Rachel and almost tackles her to the ground with a hug.

"Dot it's been so long!" Rachel hugs back. Ok that's Dot so the other one is Cassie. Cassie walks over, she is tall, tan, and blond. Honestly she looks exactly how I'd thought she'd look before I ever met her.

"Dot you're going to crush her with your she-Hulk strength." Cassie says. It makes Dot self-conscious and she lets go of Rachel.

"Rachel it's good to see you out and about and with your mate. They always seem so busy." Cassie kisses Rachel on both cheeks.

"And who is this?" Cassie turns to me.

"Oh ladies this is Lina. Andrew's mate." Rachel says

"Oh my goddess how exciting!" Dot exclaims and wraps me in a hug. Her excitement is infectious.

"We'll that's interesting. Dot release! Tell me dear what pack do you come from?" Dot let's go of me and Cassie takes a step towards me.

"Oh Blood Forest." I say

"Oof that's some rough terrain." Cassie says.

"And your parents?" She adds

"My father is the Alpha." I say remembering what Rachel told me about her.

"Oh good. Your kids will have good bloodlines then. But you better mark him before Sienna finds out. She's kinda the worst." Cassie says. Who the heck is Sienna??

"Oh let's not ruin this time by bringing her up." Rachel doesn't seem to like her.

"True! Ladies what's wrong with this picture?" Cassie asks looking at all of us. We all look at each other confused.

"Drinks ladies.. we need drinks!" She says that last part loud enough for the guys to hear.

"You got it princess." One of the guys say. He and Andrew go to the other boat and come back with drinks.

"Todd this is Lina, my mate." Andrew says as he hands me a drink and wraps his arm around my waist and I kinda like it.

"Hey Lina, good to finally meet you. This one has been crying about finding his mate since he was a pup." Todd says laughing.

"What's this I hear about a mate." The other guy, who I am assuming is Jeremy, comes over.

"Jeremy this is Lina my mate." Andrew says

"Hey Lina, Jeremy. Nice to meet you. I see you girls have been introduced." Jeremy shakes my hand. Dot goes over and stands by him. This is nice. I've never been around a group of people like this, let's be honest I've never had friends so this is all new to me. "Wait a minute! What is that!" Cassie exclaims pointing to Rachel's hand.

Rachel smiles widely "I'm getting married YALL!" All the girls cheer and the boys drink.

"Guys are we just going to stand around or are we going to have fun?" Leave it to Murphy to ruin the moment.

Cassie giggles and turns on some music. Todd grabs two black inner tubes and ties them to the back of the boat. Rachel and I each climb in one.

"Cassie likes you. Like I knew she would." Rachel mind links me.

The rest of the day is full of girl talk wedding planning, drinking, swimming, and laying out in the sun. It's the most fun I've ever had. I still can't believe this is my life now. When the sun is going down we part ways with the other boat and make our way back to the lake house.

We all decide to have a movie night since we are all exhausted from being in the sun all day. I decide to take a bath before joining them in the living room. When I get back to the living room they have a bunch of snacks laid out and Andrew is waiting for me with a comfy blanket. I sit next to him and he wraps me up as I lean up against him. This is a perfect end to a perfect day.

Not even 10 minutes into the movie, Murphy and Rachel are asleep. I must have fallen asleep not long after because the next thing I remember is being carried up the stairs and placed into bed. I feel Andrew get in next to me, his warmth washing over me. I nuzzle into him, kiss his chest, and wrap my arm around him. He plays with my hair and runs his finger tips down my back shooting tingles all through my body. My body reacts to the sensation and a moan forms in my throat.

"Lina, I love you." He whispers.

I look up at him.

"You don't have to say anything beautiful. I didn't say it to hear it back. I said it because I mean it and you deserve to hear it." He moves a strand of hair out of my face and continues to run his fingers down my back. I don't say it back, not yet. This was his moment and I didn't want to take away from it. "Thank you." I whisper.

"Haha for what?" He raises an eyebrow.

"For basically being perfect." He laughs at that.

"I don't know about perfect. But I'm glad you think so." He pulls me in tighter and kisses my forehead. I lay my head back down on his chest and fall into a deep and happy sleep.