The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 65

A cold shiver washed over Chloe as she looked at the disappearing figure of the one teacher who had helped her when she needed it the most, the one person who had encouraged her, told her she was more than the label that having a special educational need gave her. Granted, as Sheba began to get stronger, her ADHD and Dyslexia gradually disappeared. It was the by-product of having a subdued wolf, but still, without his encouragement, she might never have found a love of literature.

He had even healed their sick after the rogues attacked them. Hell he had healed her when Ethan had, lay unconscious from the power he used to heal Lacey, and all the time, he was the one who was giving the rogues information, he was the one who had put the lives of the pups in school in danger, he was the one who was at this very second going to report back that she was a royal wolf, and cause more bloodshed and loss of life.

The sting of betrayal pierced her heart, as she glanced at Zander, his eyes glaring at the retreating figure, as Hannah now stood next to them.

“Let him go, what must be must be. Everything happens for a reason, and he must do what he is doing. Do not stop him.” Hannah sighed, giving them both a knowing look.

“Why can we not stop him, he is no match for us?” Zander growled to the old prophetess, wanting to rip out the traitors heart from his chest.

“The royal secret is now exposed. Taking him will not stop the war, but will lead to innocent bloodshed. That is all I can tell you, because that is all I know.” Hannah gave a soft motherly smile, placing her hand on Zander’s arm.

Zander snapped his eyes at Hannah.

“Are you sure?” he asked, questioning if they really could trust her.

“Yes, a witch has placed a curse on his b***d line, his relatives will all be murdered if he does not do this terrible thing. Fear caused him to accept the curse as real. Therefore, it has power over them all. Taking him now will not make any difference, but letting him go will break that curse, this is the right thing to do.” Hannah gave a soft smile.

“A What now?” Chloe asked, shaking her head.

“A witch your highness.” Hannah nodded her head.

“So, are they real? Curses are real?” Chloe gasped in shock. She had always laughed at those that feared those kind of things never paying them any heed.

“Yes, but your highness, but, a curse can only come to pass if you accept it. If you believe it has power, you give it power, if you give in to fear of a curse, you accept it can harm you. But if you refuse to accept it, if you know in your heart that it has no power over you, the curse falls flat. Do not fear them, because you, my princess, are even more protected than most, because you have royal b***d, they hold no power at all. This is why your wolf’s fur shines like silver on the ends. If a witch curses you, and you do not accept it, it reflects back on to the person who uttered it, and they will succumb to their own evil desires the wished for you.” Hannah schooled Chloe with a smile.

“Sadly, Daniel, he believed the curse, he feared it as soon as it was uttered, and so it would come to pass. He did not do this thing to hurt you, but to save those he loves.” Hannah smiled.

“Okay, so is that it? Our traitor is exposed.” Zander asked.

Hannah shook her head slightly.

“No, one of them is, the others will come, Zander, fear has a way of controlling people, as does bitterness and anger.” Hannah sighed.

“But take heart, you will overcome all that is coming, of that I am certain.” Hannah smiled, then slowly stepped away from Chloe and Zander.

Zander wrapped his arm around his mate’s waist, placing a soft k**s on the side of her head.

“Are you okay?” he whispered softly.

“Conflicted, I feel betrayed, hurt, even a little heartbroken, but also I feel sorry for him, that he was only trying to protect his family.” Chloe sighed.

Zander took hold of her hand, and with a deep breath, he led her to the dining room, where tables of food had been lovingly prepared for the ceremony. Chloe sighed, she did not feel hungry, but knew that the omegas had worked hard to prepare the feast, and so with a smile she took a plate and complimented the food, before heading to the kitchen to personally thank all those who had spent the last few days preparing for the ceremony.

As she entered, Caroline immediately bowed before her.

“My Queen.” She uttered reverently.

Chloe looked at her and raised an eyebrow.

“Caroline, I am still just me, still want to be called Chloe, and please, I do not require everyone to grovel and bow just because I have royal parents or hold a title.” Chloe smiled at her.

“It is a show of our respect to you, Chloe.” Caroline said, wanting her to understand that the pack would always hold her in high esteem.

“Yes, I understand, all I require though, is for us to work together, to support each other, for each pack member to love each other regardless of rank. To treat each other as we ourselves wish to be treated, that is the esteem and respect I prefer, rather than titles and bows of heads.” Chloe elevated her voice, so that all the Omega’s could hear. She would lead them, but she refused to lord it over them.

“Now, I wanted to personally thank you for all your hard work. You have done amazing and, in such a short space of time. Add to that all your hard work for the Interpack games that are coming shortly. I am humbled and proud of what you have all done. I do, however, have one request. Now my secret is out, everyone is in danger who follows me and Zander, so I want each of you to spend extra time training. If you need the pack members to get their own breakfasts from now on, then so be it. I want you to be able to protect yourselves.” Chloe said, her voice serious.

“Yes, Luna, but we can manage both, we will split the work into shifts, so that everyone has a chance to train extra every day.” Caroline grinned at her.

Chloe nodded her approval.

“Tomorrow, I will come down early after training and give you a hand in the kitchen as well, and Caroline, put me to work on preparing for our guests as well.” Chloe nodded, then walked out of the kitchen.

The night past peacefully, well, as peacefully as it could with a DJ blasting songs that had anything to do with Royal, Princess or Queen in the title or the name of the group. The pack all danced around, some having one or two too many drinks.

Delphine went over to Chloe, and grinned at her.

“No, the bloody wonder you were so tough.” She laughed at Chloe.

“Yes, well, sorry I could not tell you.” Chloe smiled.

“Don’t be, I understand.” Delphine smiled.

“So, are you ready to kick some a*s at the games?” Chloe asked with a smile.

“Of course I am. Along with anyone who thinks they can attack my queen and Luna’s.” Delphine grinned at her.

Chloe giggled, seeing the determined look on Delphine’s face. She had no doubt that this girl could kick anyone’s a*s, and her gut told her she could trust her.

Faith and Luke approached Zander and nodded.

“We are heading back to the council now,” Luke informed him.

Zander nodded, he knew the risks they were taking on his and his mate’s behalf.

“Please Alpha, if anything should happen, look after Ethan for us.” Faith sighed out, her voice trembling slightly.

“Always, as if he were my own son,” Zander promised.

“But I want you both to promise me something in return,” Zander sighed out.

Faith and Luke both nodded.

“You get the slightest sniff of anyone plotting against you, even if you don’t and you just feel like they might attack you, you get out of there and come home.” Zander stated.

“We promise we will be back in a few days for the games. I have a feeling some may try to cancel out of fear, but others will want to come to spy out the lay of the land. Don’t worry Alpha, we will be careful.” Faith smiled.

Chloe walked next to her mate and gathered Faith in her arms, hugging her tight.

“Stay safe.” She whispered to her friends’ loving and faithful mother.

“Always.” Faith smiled, as Zander gave Luke a man hug, slapping his back like he would a close friend, before they turned around, and hugged Ethan, before shifting and running off into the trees.

Ellie walked over to Ethan, and placed her hand on his back as he stared after his parents, then with a determined nod of his head, he smiled at her, and then took her by the hand, leading her to the dance floor, as Dancing Queen from Abba played out.

Chloe looked up at Zander and smiled.

“Should we leave them all to it?” she asked, biting her bottom l*p. After tonight, she did not know when she would next have real alone time with her mate.

“I think that is a very good idea, princess.” Zander chuckled.

“Good, because I really want to know what you have on under your skirt.” Chloe giggled.

Zander growled in disapproval at her.

“IT IS NOT A SKIRT, IT IS A KILT!” he shouted, then picked up his Luna, throwing her over his shoulder to show her how manly his kilt was, and exactly what was underneath it.