Aurelia
"I can't wait to see our mate." My wolf purred inside of me and I giggled. I was almost bursting with happiness at the thought of seeing my husband.
He'd missed the New Year celebrations because of how busy he'd been. He'd even had to leave some of the pressing pack tasks to his Beta, Lucas.
He had been away from the pack estate for days, claiming that negotiations in the city were taking longer than expected.
"My beautiful Luna, there's just too many meetings and things to settle. I might have to work through the holiday, I miss you so much and I wish you were here."
That was the sweet message my mate had sent me some weeks back and I believed him. Why wouldn't I?
He had always been busy.
Even before he became the Alpha everyone in the western territories knew by name, he had been obsessed with building something of his own.
After inheriting the White Fang Pack, he expanded its businesses until our pack's influence stretched far beyond our territory.
To humans, he was a ruthless CEO. And to wolves, he was something far more intimidating…
The Ruthless Alpha.
And I was his Luna.
He loved me so much and the whole pack could see it. I loved him too, and being apart for this long had me longing to be in his arms once again, so…
I decided to do what I knew how to do best…
Surprise him!!
I booked the first flight to the city where he was supposedly working, even though it wasn't convenient for me. I spent over $6000 on a business class ticket but I didn't even care.
What was money compared to the joy of seeing my beloved husband?
I thought about all the things we'd do once I got there and how I might even have to drag him back with me. The thought made me smile as I boarded the plane.
……
My seatmate was already there when I arrived.
She was a beautiful young woman with long dark hair and flawless makeup.
Her sweet floral scent brushed against my senses, but beneath it was something artificial, almost as though she had drowned herself in perfume to hide her natural Omega scent.
I didn't think much of it though. I just placed my bag beneath the seat and sat down. Then I immediately struggled with the tray table.
"Ughhhh.." I groaned, pushing and pulling the tray table that had decided to frustrate me.
"Need help?" The woman beside me asked and I turned to see her looking at me with a smile on her face.
"I'm sorry, this thing is just…"
"It's fine." She interrupted, still smiling. "There." She reached over and opened it effortlessly.
"Thank you." I gave her a polite nod.
"No problem." She replied, adjusting the sleeve of her designer coat before leaning back. "I'm Isolde, by the way. Isolde Vale."
"Nice to meet you." I offered a small smile and left it at that.
"Do you know, I almost missed my flight this morning? My sugar daddy hates waiting for me." She giggled.
I wasn't a very big talker but she'd just helped me out, so the least I could do was give her a listening ear. This was going to be a very long flight after all, and I might as well have some company.
"Oh?" I smiled politely.
"He's very patient, though." She sighed dreamily. "Honestly, I don't know how I got so lucky. Most men with his status wouldn't tolerate an Omega like me making mistakes all the time."
I glanced at her.