THE KING S HEALER

Ronin

I heard the alarm clock blaring as I rolled over and slapped it off. Before opening my eyes, I took a deep breath and realized someone was with me in bed. I threw off my covers and sat up, rubbing my face. Glancing over my shoulder, I saw a lump in the covers that was last night's conquest. As I remembered the evening's activities, a small smile crossed my lips. I nodded to myself, proud of the she-wolf. I was finally able to get into my bed. Too bad for her, it ends here. Game over. Onto the next conquest.

After I got ready, I told her coldly that it was over and that she needed to move on. She gave me an angry growl as she dressed and left the room, slamming the door.

'Stop it! My wolf ordered.

'What?' I asked Thorn, my wolf.

'You should be waiting for our mate!' He spat through the link.

'Yeah, but we're done with her.'

'You are disgusting! Using them like that! We should be looking for our mate. We are meant for only one, and you are ruining it!'

'Shut up, you stupid wolf,' Thorn grumbled, shutting the link. I smirked and left my room.

I walked down the long hallway and the four flights of stairs to the kitchen. Clara flips around the stove, cooking eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, and homemade grits. She's been taking care of me since I was in diapers. I loved this woman as if she were my mother.

"Good morning, young alpha. How are you this morning?" I gave her a big smile and leaned in to kiss her cheek, then hugged her.

"I am quite well today. You?" I reached around her, stole a sausage link, and plopped it in my mouth.

" Fine. I saw your father and beta head up to the office. Here, have some breakfast before you go. I feel it will be a busy day". She handed me a plate full of food. I smiled and nodded as I sat at the counter and began eating.

"Hey man, where have you been?" I grunted without looking at my beta, Jax, and continued eating. "Thought you were coming to training this morning?" He sat beside me as Clara slid a plate towards him. He nodded in thanks and began eating.

"Busy," I answered, swallowing some pancakes and drinking juice.

"Yeah, I bet. Blonde, brunette, or redhead?" He asked, wiggling his eyebrows.

I shook my head and took another bite of my eggs as Clara smirked and side-glanced at me.

"No way, you got the redhead!?!" he asked, turning to me. I shoved him away and finished my plate.

"Mind your own business," I answered, getting up and putting the plate in the sink.

"Lucky, but I wouldn't want to be your mate. Hell is coming for you!" I furrowed my brow and stared at him.

"What are you talking about?"

"What happens when you meet your mate, and she finds out about all your conquests before her? She's gonna be pissed!!" I rolled my eyes at him and started to walk out of the kitchen towards my father's office for the meeting.

"You're supposed to wait for your mate, dude," Jax called out to me, but I ignored him and continued to the office.

I saw my dad sitting at his desk with his Beta across from him.

"Son," he greeted me, and I nodded.

"Where's Jax?" He asked.

"He's on his way." I sat in a chair beside the desk and checked my phone. I swiped through all the texts from various girls who wanted to hook up. My latest one was from Gina, the redhead from last night. I was hesitant about opening it. As much as I'm not looking for a commitment, she would be in the running if I were. Intelligent, soft, agile, and open-minded. Someone who could stand beside me and run the pack. I'm not looking to be tied to one woman right now.

Just then, Jax walks into the office.

"About time, Beta Jax," my dad said sternly, with a hint of amusement.

"My apologies, Alpha Damon," he responded, giving him a bow in respect. My father nodded in return, and Jax sat beside his father, Beta Raymond.

"Okay, let's get started," Alpha began, pulling out some maps and a book of notes.

Yup. This is going to be a long one. I sighed deeply, looked at my father, and gave him my full attention.

It was just after 3 p.m. when we started wrapping things up. We spent five hours reviewing new patrol routes amid rising rogue activity. We also have new plans to strengthen the alarm systems and training. Jax will oversee the creation of a new training schedule that is stronger, longer, and more intense.

I will be doing more patrols with the warriors and the Beta and Alpha. I will be taking over Alpha of the pack soon, so I must be involved in every detail of the pack. Unfortunately, I still have much to learn, but I have a good handle on things.

I left the office with Jax and headed to the kitchen for a drink. As I opened the fridge to grab a bottle of water, soft hands wrapped around my waist.

"Hey Ronin," I smiled at the sultry voice and slowly spun to find Missy, a small blond-headed wolf I occasionally spend time with. She's one of my favorites, but that's my secret.

"Hey, Missy," I wrap my arms around her waist and lean down to kiss her when Gina enters the room.

"You are such a fucking pig!" I rolled my eyes, released my arms from around Missy, and pushed her behind me.

"What do you want, Gina?" I squared off and stared at her.

"I can't believe I trusted you, believed you. You're such a f**king man whore!" She screamed and turned to leave.

I wasted no time in grabbing her arm with anger and authority.