Never hear the end of it

Zayne stood beside Mekhi, who was using a walking crotch. Also, Rafael, Zachary- Zayne's father, just had to be there to meet his son's mate. It had been a while since he'd been to these fronts.

But even though Zachary did not appreciate his Luna until it was too late, he knew just how important it was that an Alpha finds his faithful Luna and mate.

And how big of a deal it was for said Alpha.

Also amongst them were a few other warriors from Zayne's elite squad and a few of Aubrianne's father's men who had been there since last week.

They were here to greet Aubrianne and the crew.

On seeing his mate, Alpha Zayne lost all poise, and he automatically stepped toward the vehicle when the door flew open, and then when he saw Aubrianne, Zayne instantly started to move toward her.

He had missed her like crazy. Aubrianne was all Zayne could think of when he was not consumed with work, and even during those tiresome days, she would pop up and bring him peace of mind.

She would instantly settle him to his core, and he would be able to push forward. He was beginning to understand the depths of this mate bond and his connection to his mate.

He understood why the elders say it is crucial for an Alpha to have his mate and Luna. They strengthen their Alphas.

Even while so far away, the solace she brings him is much needed and embraced. Just thinking of her did wonders to his inner being and soothed his beast.

Now that she was there, he was ready to introduce her to the community tonight and have the Luna celebration tomorrow, mate, and mark her.

She was HIS. To love, care for, provide for, cherish, protect, honor, and respect. Zayne felt ready to do all the mushy stuff.

He found HER. He found his mate, and here she was in the flesh.

Mekhi was in total agreement about having the ceremony, advising that this is precisely what the community needs and that it can also bring hope, uplift their spirits, and give them assurances and a little faith that things were looking up.

Their Alpha would only be stronger, and besides, who does not like a celebration? Mekhi had jested, even in the midst of all they faced.

Alpha Zayne Steele saw reason in Mekhi's words, and as far as he was concerned, the sooner, the better.

"MINE." The word suddenly escaped his throat in a low growl-rumbled sound.

Goddess, he wanted to run to Aubrianne and scoop her up so badly, but he would never hear the end of it from Mekhi, who was already watching him with a broad and curious smile to see his Alpha in action.

"Oh, Baby, I misss yoouuuu." Aubrianne whimpered as she jumped into Zayne's already waiting arms, her body suddenly aching with need, reacting to his closeness.

A comforting warmth and tingles instantly erupted everywhere their skin touched.

Zayne hoisted her up, his body trembling with need. The veins in his arms were protruding as he steadied himself under the onslaught of passion racking his form.

His eyes changed in color, Aragorn at the surface. He gazed hungrily at her lips.

Aubrianne had wrapped her legs around him and smiled. Zayne closed the space between their lips. "Goddess, I miss you too." He rumbled, capturing her lips in a hot and passionate kiss.

Aubrianne's hands held his neck and grabbed the hair at the nape of his neck as she melted into this hot and heavy lips-bruising kiss.

While Zayne's hands searched and felt his way over her body, moaning deep and guttural in satisfaction, Aubrianne held him firmly, Leia out to play as their tongues continued to dance and fought in hunger and passion.

As they lost themselves in their world, no one else was around. And their desire and need continued to build from within. Euphoria...

Alpha Zayne Steele

The moment Zayne arrived back at his community on Monday, things were hectic for him. That evening, more recruits had started coming in, and Zayne counted his lucky stars that they weren't there when the attack happened.

Even though he'd ensure that his men relayed the news that this community was on these monsters' radar, he was thankful.

Sacha had yet to return, still taking time away from the community but still, a part of it, carrying out her duties and recruiting as per the assignment she chose while she searched for her mate.

Within the following days, Leandra had heard the news of Zayne meeting his mate in TL. The community members were whispering about it. She was happy for him and realized there was no reason for her to be there.

Leandra thought it was fair game with no mate in the picture, especially where the chances of meeting one's mate were slim to none.

But now that Zayne has met her, Leandra respects the bond, unlike others who may remain relentless in their pursuit. Leandra was not one of them.

While Leandra had nowhere to go, she stayed and helped out in the best way possible. That night of the attack, she had held it together for the children, women, and elderly that made it into the secured basement.

Leandra would also check on Jane Doe ever so often, talking to her about boys in the carefree and casual manner she wished she could have done with her own parents.

Leandra loved those moments even though Jane Doe was not responding. She simply lay there as if she were merely asleep.

But for Leandra, it was simply because she could get things out freely.

Nonetheless, that Monday night, Zayne had assured Aubrianne that his men were out setting up the tracking device, which would be completed soon, but things did not go as planned...

Zayne had assembled a team of the remaining members of his Elite Squad and the men Alpha Theodore Thornton provided.

Alpha Zayne Steele had welcomed them into his community and arranged rooms in the community house, which was like an apartment building.

And the entire ground floor was the living area, kitchen, entertainment rooms, etc. Sylvia and David had ensured they were well taken care of.

Their meals were prepared, ensured they had clean towels and sheets.

Also, David had given them a tour of the grounds. Taking them to the training facilities and the fields.

On Monday night, when planning to head out on their first mission as a unit, Alpha Zayne had declared that his men would be running points in every one of these missions.

His reason is only because of the fact that his men have been here from day one, and they were pretty familiar with these creatures and dealing with this entity.

"Would anyone like to challenge that they have been in similar situations in this capacity before?" Zayne had asked in the meeting, lifting an eyebrow in question while his sharp gaze slid across the room.

Looking into the faces of Thornton's men, ensuring they understood.

There were murmurs, and Zayne tilted his head, "Hmn?" then silence followed, "I thought not... I want everyone ready to move out at ten pm. I will be sitting this one out."

Sadly, Nathan was not at any of the few dwellings registered to him. However, they were able to place tracking devices on all the vehicles at the various properties.

Also, they broke in and got the opportunity to bug every room of the properties they visited, even his clothing- jackets, pants. Also, footwear and shirt collars that night and the night after.

Alpha Thornton's tech guy tapped into their live feeds each time and interrupted them. Then erase their presence from the White's camera system.

Dr. Nathan White had not even returned to any of these places either.

It was only until Friday night that they got him. He was back in Clifton Hill. Nathan had a luxury apartment there.

It was only then did things get going.

The teams needed to place the tracker on his vehicles, PERSON and his jacket, briefcases, below some shirt collars, the same as before.

The bugs were tiny, barely noticeable, even if a fingertip ran across them.

Nevertheless, they needed to ensure everything was bugged, and thanks to Alpha Theodore Thornton, they had the best person to put together exactly what they needed for each item they were bugging.

Making them easily adaptable but challenging to drop off...

Dr. Nathan White and a gorgeous woman walked into the building that night. It could be the 'number ten' from the last time or someone else.