Forgotten Alpha

by Alexi Maisonet

  Reuben, having heard he was being asked for, comes over to us and kneels bowing his head. “That would be me Celestial Guardian Alpha Cary. It is an honor.” Once again, in an instant I become Alpha serious looking down at the kneeling young Alpha before me. My eyes illuminate Alpha yellow, but my voice exposes my ruse revealing my real emotions to be soft and sentimental.

  “Reuben ACOSTA... Alpha of the Crimson Mountain Pack we meet again. As I foresaw this moment and this night, shown to me through my vision, it has at last, come to pass. Alejandro’s destined mate, the final blessing and the only one my youngest cub would accept.” With a wink to both Randall and I release my ruse and gentle tap him to rise. As he stands to tower above me. I begin softly smiling at this behemoth of a son-in-law. “The only possible wulf I have always known he would accept as mate Alpha Reuben; was you. His destined mate. From the day we met at the conference I knew who you were. Seeing you I was reminded of another time. The Goddess truly chose well. I am proud to have you as my son-in-law.”

  With a slight lean forward, I tap his shoulders. He stands to meet my gaze. Then I hugged him “I Welcome you to my family. But, there is one condition…….. my name is Cary.” Reuben wraps his arms around me saying “Thank you Alp…um... I mean Cary.” Reuben casts his eyes away from me, looking at Alejandro. His eyes emerald green sparkle, speaking volumes as does his baritone voice. “I am the one who feels blessed. I have HIM. He has healed my family. He is healing my heart as well. I don’t know how I will ever do enough for my mate.” My smile widens with Reuben’s comment, then looking at Alejandro's eyebrows raised questioning say “Does he know the importance of your morning coffee? Or the terror you are without it!?” Opening my eyes wide faking fear, shaking like I suddenly got the chills.

  With a laugh, Alejandro responds “Really MA really?! GODDESS, HAS EVERYONE LABELED ME A COFFEE ADDICT REALLY!” wait, He pauses his facial obviously thinking. Alejandro’s tone changes, becoming more inquisitive I ask “Am I that bad? Randall, myself, Carmen, and Bella look at one another laugh then look back at Alejandro “YA THINK!!… YESS!”

  Everyone turns towards the cabin, looking up met with Reubens wide grinning proud parents. Dona Rosa comes downstairs and prepares to kneel and bow her head. I stop her “No No pls senora Rosa let this night be as in-laws., I came to meet yet again, the man who has claimed my son’s heart.” For a moment, I gaze at a shit faced smiling Reuben before returning my gaze back to Dona Rosa continuing. “Getting to meet his family yet again is a second pleasure. Y por favor llamame Cary (and Pls call me Cary)”

  Dona Rosa’s gaze brims meeting mine, both of us giving into our joyful reunion. Placing behind us, the tragedy of the past. Next, Dona Rosa eyes turn towards Alejandro “Yes Celestial Guardian Alpha Cary, the Goddess chose well. Your son healed both my pack, my heart, and my son.” Rosa grins, her eyes resting onto a grinning, chest expanded proud Reuben. Her gaze pausing long and lovingly at his stance. Rosa says “THEY, made it Cary.“ Her glance looking with mine, for a split second becomes serious. Understanding full well what she was referring to I respond a quick “Thank the goddess"

  Continuing our centuries-old ruse, Rosa turns to introduce her mate “Celestial Guardian Alpha Cary, you remember my husband Yonell? Thanks to Luna, my other son tito is safely returned to us this very day.” She kisses Tito, standing next to her, arms around his waist before continuing.

  Tito lowers his head blushingly “Luna raised him Cary, along with his mate Clementina and all the Wulves here. Because of his Amnesia, he never knew they were stolen pack pups.”

  Mom froze. Suddenly mom is shaking saying with her eyes wide open locked on Clementina “NO, by the Goddess, Alina!!!”. Immediately mom reaches out and snatched Clementina into an embrace, a powerful bear-like a loving embrace. All the while her words are jumbled wavering emotions “It can’t be, after so many years YOUR ALIVE. ¡MI SOBRINA (MY NIECE)!! YOUR ALIVE!! GRACIAS A LA DIOSA (THANK THE GODDESS)!!! YOUR ALIVE!” I look at Clementina stunned. Clementina, for a moment, She returns my gaze then closes her eyes burying her face into mom’s hair. Her own voice croaking “yes tia (auntie) I was safe all this time in primo’s protection and care” and they hug as Clementina releases her sobs match mom’s both joyous both crying. Both Happy

  I am stunned, glued to the spot for moment. Then I move to my mother and pack daughter asking “Mom? What are you talking about? I raised her together with all my cubs. I just learned today myself that they had been supernatural Wulves all this time. How is she also my cousin?” Toti’s eyes remain looking to Clementina. Maintaining her gaze by keeping her cheeks cupped in her hands as she relentlessly kisses both cheeks, forehead and then nose. For a moment, she turns back to me with red teary eyes, Clementina remaining embraced within one of Toti’s arms draped over her shoulder.

  Toti‘s eyes return to Clementina one more time before she responds to me “she is a very very special wulf Alejandro. As was her pack formed by her father Belie & mother Centella, my sister. For our pack, these caretakers hold a very special purpose. Aside from their gift of necromancy. In most cases, there is only one who is born to be the destined guardian caretaker to a specified celestial guardian. A responsibility is not found Alejandro in the world. For they alone can absorb our powers.”

  For a moment mom’s eyes saddened recalling a memory. I honestly hate these moments because my mother seems to relive an emotionally painful moment THAT I DON’T REMEMBER!. At that moment I am reminded of my affliction and hate myself for not being able to support my mother. As if sensing my helplessness to console her, mom stops. She re-looks at Clementina and her spirits lift again. She hugs her tightly under her one arm again, then looks at Clementina yet again “You look soo much like your mother mija.” She shifts her gaze at me “I am soo happy you found her Mijo!” giving Alina / CLementina a kiss on the cheek. Mom looks to Clementina and says something that only THEY understand “It was always you Alina.” Clementina smiled at mom “Tia I can now. I remember who I am and…”. my purpose. They both look at me smiling. “ok you are BOTH! Looking at me creepily. BYE FELICIA. Randall YA MAMA NUTS!!” everyone laughs, as we turn heading inside towards the kitchen. We arrive in the kitchen and grab seats. Mom sits right next to me looking at me with pride in her eyes “Thank the Goddess for that heart of yours mi nene (my son)” kissing my cheek then looks at Clementina.

  Meanwhile, The whole pack becomes excited from moms visit. It’s not every day a Celestial Guardian Alpha makes a presence. Dona Rosa made coffee for mom, as Reuben sat on the other side next to mom at her request, and comfortably places one arm across mom's shoulders. To which she boasts “He’s STRONG MIJO YES!!” I turn BEET RED “MA!!” Randall jumps in with “YA KNO DAT RIGHT MAMA GURL!”

  Because he wanted to sit next to her, Randall pouts until, he and mom did their special hand clap salute. She looks at him saying “engriado (spoiled) child of mine.” to which Dona Rosa chuckles. She stood up and started with a grin “up high” they high fived each other. He continued “Down low” they low fived. Then together they yell “in the middle, we gay twiddle!!!” as they go into their Eskimo nose rub, their fingers danced tapping each other they simultaneously squinted their eyes, puckered their lips, and kiss each other’s cheeks then their hugging laughing. They often do this but never in front of people. Awkward for me in front of everyone present because mom is a CELESTIAL GUARDIAN. But mom is a mom first “love you, my spoiled baby.” Randall gets giddy “ya KNOW YA MY ONLY GURL MAMA GURL!!” we laugh knowing, HE LITERALLY MEANT IT!!

  Mom ‘s visit was short because she had to get back to the pack, yet the time we spent helped me a lot. Briefly excusing herself from us, she asks Reuben to walk with her for a moment to talk privately. As they walk off to the ridge, without looking back, she casts a spell to block us (especially Bella) from hearing. Arriving there, Reuben glances at me one more time, eyes brimming with a broad smile appearing. Then he turns away and gives mom his full attention. Something mom said to
him causes him to first smile then must have pissed him off, because, in an instant, his eyes illuminate deep and powerfully, his body language changed. Pure rage. Then he turns, looks at me, relaxes, and continues talking with mom. They both soon return with Reubens’ arm around her shoulders a little red, both smiling.

  I smile at my cub’s mate knowing, finally my Alejandro will be safe. Asking Reuben to walk with me some distance, I briefly cast a spell to block all other ears from hearing us especially BELLA’S. wulf ears can be so NOSEY! Reuben looks at Alejandro one more time before focusing his attention to me. I remember that look from long ago and feel a sharp pain. As he returns his eyes to me I begin “From before the conference, I KNEW it was you.” He smiles at me “Yes Cary, I realized this when I spoke with Adelphi. Who cleared up who you were from the picture I stole” he smiles turning a slight reddish shade, embarrassed. I have to chuckle slightly at this before I continue “Adelphi was the most powerful seer of our time. She is also Carmen’s mother.”

  Not having much time, I go to the heart of the matter “Reuben, Alejandro & Sable will soon re-establish their bond. I have seen it in my visions. He is the true Alpha of our pack. You must help him. But Clementina is his Celestial caretaker from birth, it is her role as he is Randall’s. Once Sable has returned sealing the union with Alejandro, as my vision predicted, darkness will also become aware of him and begin searching for him. The intent is to kill the Celestial Guardian Alpha to get to the Goddess. You must be ready.” The ground beneath our feet turns warm then hot. Within seconds Reuben’s eyes turn dark Forest Green.

  I see Crimson fighting Reuben for dominance to phase. His eyes flashing quickly from its normal emerald green color to neon deep Forest green and back again. My wulf Estrella speaks to him “No Crimson. You must hear me. Do not fight just listen.”

  Crimson instantly stops. I see him looking to me respectfully “yes Star” I continue “A celestial will perform the ultimate act of a guardian and another Celestial shall be discovered.” I pause here, sigh briefly, then continue “Neither of sons will return to Florida Reuben. Alejandro has found both his mate and this place, a territory he will call his own, your home. This was why I bought it for him, Reuben, this is where all will happen.”

  Reuben gazes intensely at me. It reassures me knowing. For still being a young Alpha, my son-in-law reveals he will wear his mantle well. I continue “Yes, Reuben your mate had long ago found the home, you both will claim as your territory. The place where BOTH will be happiest, know peace, and Both will establish yourselves.” His responding dariton deep voice combined with a smile on his face as he says, “Then this will become OUR new home.” He boasts proud fully as he places one muscular defined arm around me, bringing me in with it. Understanding his indirect to me. I smile, he is right. I too will come to call this place home and finally know my own peace.

  My final statement sinks deeply within him “The goddess has told me. After your philandering ways. For years you have searched. Remaining faithful to a mate you began to think did not exist. You promised to make your mate your Luna. Your belief in the bond has always been stead fast & profound. By not finding them, the Goddess watched as you slowly became bitter and made a promise for the sake of your pack. It was then, the Goddess Oya saw fit to finally unite you Reuben ACOSTA OF THE CRIMSON MOUNTAIN PACK with my son, your DESTINED MATE. Oya showed me visions of things to come. I knew who you were when we met. You were then as you, at last, have become now, The destined mate & protector of my son The destined Luna of the Celestial Guardian Mountain Pack. My visions are never wrong. I am happy you held onto your hope of finding him for so long.”

  Reaching up I cup his face. The peace I see in his gesture. Rivals the one entering me knowing, my babies will forever be safe. Before my thoughts clouds from my emotions I continue

  “Now a once lonely heart will finally heal and a forgotten world will be remembered. Alejandro’s memories will return and together, YOU BOTH, will finally know happiness. Continue to have faith Reuben and one more thing....” I leaned up and kissed his cheek “Welcome to the family Mijo” my emotions of happiness are so strong my eyes sting, my chest aches happy for this union as we hug briefly. Something which has not happened in a long time. He looks at me saying “thank you Mima.” Now we turn and begin back to the pack. To my family……. My sons.

  An hour later Mom said her goodbyes to everyone, promising Dona Rosa they would meet again soon. She looks at me standing a few feet away, eyes glistening with pride. Raising her eyebrows, widening her stare at me. She gestures for me to join her. Mom takes one more look at the pack, resting her sight on Reuben. She takes my hand and begins leading me away. Leaning into my ear briefly, her voice tone of contentment

  “Remember my gift? The one you said is creepy how I know things?” I nod to her “Well that‘s because All souls are bare to me and I have seen his.” Alejandro faces me questioning. His gaze with slight anxiety searches mine “It has only you in it Alejandro. This growing emotion of love and peace you feel, you are safe. With Reuben it goes beyond the wulf bond. Reuben has held his heart for just the one who was to be his mate. The one he knew, will complete him. There is no limit to what he will NOT do for you. It is to you that love is for Alejandro, you are the only one he will always want. Take care of each other mijito and trust him even when things are darkest because I know that TEMPER OF YOURS NENE!”

  I smile from mom’s words “Thanks Toti. I needed to know that.” Keeping my gaze down as we continue walking to the edge. “ One more thing. It will not be long before Sable and you reestablish your bond.” We stop walking, I look to her, scared. Toti places a hand on my face for reassurance as she continues talking about Reuben “I know it has only been a few days. But I know because I see it inside him. Reuben’s love for you rivals my own Alejandro. I am happy for you hijo (my son). I will miss you papito. But, here, this place, your pack that YOU RAISED.” She cocks her head looking all around then returns it to me “THIS, has always been….. YOUR HOME.” I look into my mother’s eyes her words are full of love but heavy in my heart “Thanks, Toti. I needed to hear that.” We hug and kiss. Mom begins putting distance between us. As she steps away from me, a white portal appears, emanating light.

  “I love you Alejandro come visit soon ok DON’T BE A STRANGER!!” A tear forms, silently moistening its way down my cheek “I promise “toti” I will. ``I love you too ma." She steps into the portal and poof, darkness. Fading as if Smiling from her visit, a feeling of peaceful reassurance comes over me. Everything will be alright. I turn meeting the eyes of Reuben, my future in-laws, my birth pack, and my adopted pack. Toti is right; I AM HOME.This IS my home. I head to Reuben grinning.

  By how Alejandro heads to me, his whole body language at peace. It is obvious, he very much needed this. Having spent time with his mother, he is happy and I am truly blessed. Alejandro has done for me in the span of three days, more than I have achieved in my 39 human years without him. Momentarily looking around, an idea comes. My new mother-in-law is right I am, finally home. No, I am more than blessed……...I have my own .

  Having spent time with my mother the remainder of the evening was spent playing catch up. Myself with Clementina, my newly discovered cousin. Tito with my Reuben and his blood family. Randall, Carmen, and Beta go outside to talk privately away from us. What they spoke of I don’t know. As the night wore on, Reuben and I excused ourselves heading outside to sit by the Ridge alone.

  We sit leaning against the huge Chestnut tree, Alejandro quietly rests between my legs as we both just enjoy the silence of this night. The sound of the cascades our only music. Soon, this will be our new home. I reflect, in a brief time so much has happened and now, I make a mental decision for the future of our happiness. No longer do I feel bitterness. All of it is gone. Along with my goal of making a more powerful pack, also gone. Alejandro’s arrival in my life ended that. I don’t know what the future holds for us or our pack, but It’s no longer important. I have my mate.
As big, powerful, tough, and celestial as my wulf is, WE are in trouble. Because I need him, I found him and peace in one.

  A simple smile from him has me feeling like a school boy, I melt, his voice gets me aroused, at his embrace, all I want to do is take him and show how deep he is affecting me. I sit with Alejandro Maisonet between my legs and already I am hard. I never felt this way for any of my many lovers. In this moment, with him, I am alive. Not giving those past lovers a second after my needs were met. But, my Alejandro is different. Alone his touch causes my skin and body to feel electric, my heart jumps when he caresses my face, I feel an ache to kiss him repeatedly.

  I smile, Yup I am in deep shit. The Goddess blessed me with a very special mate indeed. She blessed me with Alejandro Maisonet, soon to be Alejandro Acosta.I snuggle him closer to me smiling as mentally, while gazing to night of the starlit sky, I add another mental event of things to come for us and smile. Drawing my arms around him, I curl mulatto closer to me. His back comes to rest against my chest. My right cheek touches his left one. As he gets more comfortable. I think of what’s to come. This place is really beautiful.

  A DREAM

  I am grateful for this momentary peace with Reuben however short. So much has happened within three days. I have learned so much of my family, gained a mate, found out the wolves I had fostered are actually WULVES!! Found a relative of which I thought I had none. Found out I am some ALpha wulf. Yea, so much has happened in such a short time. ANyone else would have probably SNAPPED BY NOW!! Yet, I have not.