The Merciless Alpha(erotica)

I took the box, pulling out a couple to clean up the mess we had made of each other. We moved the soiled sheets out of the way, then deflated the airbed and rolled it to the back. Putting the back seat up, we climbed over and grabbed our clothes so we could dress. “You’re amazing,” Randall said as he buttoned his dress shirt again.

“I’m the lucky one,” I said. “I never expected to have any of this, to have anything like you in my life. Thank you, love.” I kissed him deeply before sitting back and pulling on my yoga pants.

We got to the airport and got through, but we were in different terminals, so I had to say goodbye after we went through security. I got to my gate only to find out that the aircraft coming from Pittsburgh had a mechanical problem, and the return flight was cancelled. I went to a counter, and when I finally got to the front of the line there was nothing leaving for Pittsburgh before morning. “How about another airport,” I asked.

“There’s a flight to Syracuse in twenty minutes,” the agent said.

“I’ll take it.” Getting my new boarding pass, I sent a text with the flight update back to my secretary in the Chairman’s office. She told me she would send Enforcers to pick me up, given the distance we would get there about the same time. I remembered from my time in New Orleans that there was a Coven in Syracuse.

Reaching out to them in friendship would be a good start, as they were the closest Coven other than Pittsburgh. I called Jarrod and asked him what he thought. “I know Master Leonardo, but we aren’t friends. Your idea has merit, I will speak to him and ask him to meet with you.”

“Thank you, Jarrod. I have to go, I’m boarding now.”

“I’ll text you with details. It will be dark well before you land so you can meet near the airport. Have a good flight, Talia. I love you.”

“I love you too, Jarrod. Thanks for everything.” I hung up and boarded the crowded aircraft, thankful that I had upgraded to first class. My secretary had been sending me material all day long, things that needed to be dealt with for the organization to function. She had been going nuts with both Jacque and I out of the office and the rest of the Council dead or resigned. I spent most of the flight going through the papers, making assignments and approving what I could. I’d transmit it all when we landed.

I arrived in town just after eleven PM and walked out through baggage claim. I could smell the werewolves waiting, they nodded respectfully towards me as one held the door open for me. I had pulled my phone out and caught up with the messages; one was from Jarrod. It included the private phone number of Master Leonardo. I pressed the number, and it started to ring. “Miss Stillwater, I was surprised to hear you would be in my town,” the deep voice said with an French accent.

“It was short notice, my flight to Pittsburgh was cancelled but it gave me an idea. As you know, I’m temporarily in charge of the Werewolf Council and you are one of the closest Covens to it. I was wondering if you would like to meet, informally and socially, so we could get to know each other.”

He didn’t respond right away. “I must confess I am a curious man, and we haven’t had a creature like you around in over a millennia. I take it you just landed?”

“Yes, I’m just leaving the airport now.”

“Wonderful. I request the honor of dining with you at the Texas de Brazil restaurant. I will be dining in a private room, let the staff know and they will bring you to me. Alone.”

“That sounds wonderful,” I said. “It was a sudden trip and I haven’t really eaten, and I’m sure you will be good company. I will see you in thirty minutes,” I said.

“I look forward to it.” He hung up, and I texted the details to both Jarrod and Randall. I wasn’t sure how to take his insistence that we be alone, but I wasn’t going to back out either. If we as a species were going to make this work, I had to extend the hand of friendship.

My Enforcers were not as understanding. “Ma’am, we’re under orders to protect you and you’re going to a private room with a Master Vampire. You can see the problem with that,” the driver said.

“This is a social call, and I’m capable of taking care of myself even against a vampire,” I said. We arrived, and I left my guards in the bar area while I went to see the hostess. “Talia, my date is waiting for me in a private room?”

“Of course, dear,” she said as she looked at me. I was younger and not dressed for a night out, I could sense her confusion but she recovered quickly. I was led back through the fancy place to a small room overlooking the lake. A handsome man, in his forties with salt and pepper hair feathered back along the left side, stood at the single table and smiled at me.

“Thank you for seeing me, Leonardo,” I said as I walked to him and extended my hand.

He took it in his, bringing my hand to his nose and taking a good sniff as he kissed the back of it. “The pleasure is mine, Mademoiselle,” he said smoothly. “Please, join me.” He pulled out the chair opposite him, I sat and her returned to his seat as soon as I was settled. “I’ve taken the liberty of ordering wine, and the food will be here shortly,” he said.

He wasn’t kidding. A parade of servers came through, and my plate was soon filled with four kinds of meat, potatoes, vegetables and bread. We ate like old friends, sharing two bottles of wine as I told him my story. He was a true gentleman, witty and intelligent, and I enjoyed the evening quite a bit. “I wish I could stay longer, but I have a long drive and much work waiting for me,” I finally said as we finished the crème’ brulee with fresh strawberries. “The meal was fantastic, just what I needed.”

“It was a pleasure dining with you, Talia. You are nothing like I expected,” he said.

“I spent four years living in a coven, Leonardo. I consider Jarrod to be my surrogate father, his family is mine. I have a werewolf family as well, and it is my dream we all find a way to live and thrive in peace,” I said as I stood.

“I have no doubt you will change many minds, Talia. I find your candor refreshing.”

He paid the bill as I used the ladies room, and I gave him a hug at the entrance before we left. “Thank you for a lovely evening,” I said.

“Have a safe drive,” he replied. “Your mate is a lucky man.”

I smiled as I walked out with my escort. “I’m the lucky one,” I said as I walked out.

Master Leonardo’s POVThis is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.

I waited a few minutes after she left before I followed my men to our car. After getting in, I dialed the number. “You were right, she is dangerous,” I said. “Her ideas have their own appeal, and her own life shows it can work. If she is able to speak to the Packs and Covens, she will bring many to her side,” I said.

“And you see why she needs to be eliminated, and quickly,” Mistress Daniela said. “I will need your help, and for that you will be rewarded with power and money,” she said.

“I’m sure I will.” I hung up, my driver returning me to our home. She had given me a lot to think about.

Eduardo’s POV

New Orleans Coven House

The call from Talia came in about two in the morning, while we were enjoying a late meal in the gardens behind our mansion in the cooler night air. Jarrod talked with her for a while; her meeting with Master Leonardo had gone well. She liked him, and he seemed to accept her for who she was. It was the first of many such meetings she would need to make before the Vampire Masters would accept her existence.

“How many do you think will come to our side,” Erica asked as she cuddled into my side. She had flown in from Dallas, arriving earlier in the evening. Jarrod had held the dinner party in her honor, since she was a key player in the Island takedown. I was so proud of her; she was strong, beautiful and a fierce warrior despite her young age.

And she was mine.

Mated life was unlike anything I had ever known. I had talked with Jarrod and Marceline, the only vampire mates I knew, but their bond was nothing compared to mine. They had centuries with each other and could anticipate each other’s thoughts and moves. Communication could take place with a gesture, even a glance.

Yet they had nothing compared to the mate bond he had with Erica. I could sense her presence, her feelings, even her thoughts. I could speak directly with her, mind to mind over great distances. I was never alone, she shared my mind and soul now and I loved it. We were a little disappointed that I couldn’t talk with the other Coven members, but I could send to Alpha Brent and his Pack. It had just taken me time and practice to figure it out.

I enjoyed the evening as my gorgeous mate sat in my lap, drinking wine and laughing as we talked with friends. Our trusted Familiars were here along with a few guests, and one of them got up and took the empty chair by us. “Can we speak for a moment,” Dr. Nora Andrews said.

I smiled at the doctor who had been so helpful with Tania. We didn’t need doctors as our vampire healing and regeneration took care of many things, but we also dealt with humans. Having a trusted doctor who knew what we were and could keep a secret was a must. We didn’t want our Familiars being asked questions by normal doctors, and sometimes humans had reactions. Who knew you could be allergic to a vampire bite? “Of course, Doctor. How can we help you?”

“You know Erica is unique, and I have been studying the changes in her blood from before your mating to now so I can understand better what is happening. I realized tonight that I forgot one thing; I have not studied any changes you might see as a result of the mating.”

I was confused. “We are living dead, we do not age, change or evolve. We are forever frozen at the moment of our change,” I said. All Vampires knew this; your could learn new things, but you wouldn’t change physically for the rest of your undead time. “That is why vampires cannot have children; although the equipment is there, the creation of life cannot come from the dead.”