A/N: How I pictured the kiss happening lol.
Tobago: The Crescent Wolf Pack
It was the third and final day of the royal's stay. Many things have happened. A mate bond was broken. A royal was now in danger of discovery by the witches. The pack was in danger of a rogue vampire. The pack was also vulnerable without its Beta and Gamma. The council had sent over two nobles and a council doctor. The warriors had covered the entrance to the island and its blind spot while the council doctor educated the pack doctor on treating vampire bite. With the two warriors Emma was free to watch over Alice. She was sure the Alpha would blame her for his Beta's state but in truth it was an effect of the bond breaking. He will awake the same time as Alice and shift back to his human form.
Despite everything that happened there was something that cannot be delayed, rogue vampire or not. Today was the day Emma will pass judgment on the Alpha and his pack. She will put the Alpha through one final test to decide whether or not he was fit to be Alpha. Now he wouldn't know beforehand anything about the test. It will be unexpected and will reveal whether he has truly found his way as an Alpha werewolf whose purpose was to protect his pack and the humans.
She had spent most of the night thinking about what would be the best test to judge her mate's progress towards the humans until the answer final hit her. Her mate will never see it coming.
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The Bahamas: Blood Rose Pack
The Alpha's Office
"Your son seems to still be in shock." The council doctor commented after examining Kyle, the Beta's son yet another time.
"He had a close call with death and it was his first time seeing a vampire. Hell, none of our pack members have ever seen one and survived. He can take his time to recover, stop trying to force him." The Beta spoke agitated to the Doctor as him and the Head of the Execution team continued to hover over his son. It was only making Kyle more anxious.
Since the incident he has only ever said two words, 'red eyes' after informing the council it was then strong accusation that a rogue vampire was on the loose. Confirmation will come later but it didn't matter, it was a vampire, nothing else fits.
"Beta right now your son is the only living witness, if there is more to it we need to know. He needs to tell us everything that happened." The Execution head, Ethan spoke.
The council had sent over two teams of werewolves to the Blood Rose pack. One to protect and one to kill, the execution team will hunt the vampire while the other protect the pack. Since arrival these two have not left Kyle alone.
Bowing to Ethan, the Beta spoke, "I understand, it's just that he seems so scared right now and as his father I'm trying to look out for him."
"Right now you need to be a Beta not a father. Something came here and killed a pack member and it continued on to other packs killing their members. We need all the information we can get in order to find it and kill it. Your son was the only one to see it. What if it decides to hide among the humans how will we find it then? Once spotted a vampire is ordered death by all supernatural beings. It is the one thing we all agree upon. I can't find it if he can't tell me what it looks like." Ethan spoke sternly.
"Okay give me some time to speak with him, you guys can join my Alpha and the Royal warrior downstairs. I'll get him to talk." The Beta pleaded.
"Fine, we'll join them. As soon as he is ready mind link your Alpha. We'll all come back to hear what he remembers." Ethan spoke before turning and leaving with the doctor right behind him.
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Tobago: The Crescent Wolf Pack
Alpha Jake's Office
Knock! Knock!
Looking up from some pack documents the Alpha spoke giving permission to enter. The door opened to reveal a familiar wolf. It was the same informant who attempted to do a background check on Emma.
"Alpha the nobles have taken up the entrance and the blind spot over by the cliff." The wolf informed him.
"Good, did you manage to get anything from them about the royal?" The Alpha questioned sternly revealing his true intent.
"In a way, yes." The wolf spoke clearly distressed about something.
"Well, speak." The Alpha demanded growing impatient. In truth he was grumpy all morning because of a certain dream he was having of his beautiful mate until someone woke him up to inform him about the council sending nobles. He literally wanted to kill the poor wolf for waking him.
"They both knew who the royal is. She is a legend among them." He spoke worried while the Alpha's chest grew with pride. His mate was a little over achiever.
"Go on" He spoke now with a lighter tone wanting to hear more.
"Well you see they weren't that willing to share on what they knew about her. They mostly warned that if I dig too deep they will kill me. Alpha I think we should stop." The wolf now stared at the floor too worried and scared to make eye contact.
"Hmmm, so the whole council is protecting her... what of the council doctor. What did he have to say?" The Alpha questioned a bit irritated. Just when he thought he could finally figure her out, everyone decides they want to keep secrets.
"He too gave me the same warning but he said something more than the noble warriors. I think he has more knowledge of her." The wolf spoke hesitant as his eyes darted around the room to make sure no one was listening. They couldn't use the pack link since other wolves can join at any given moment and over hear their conversation.
"What is it?" The Alpha spoke softly growing excited that he would finally know something about his mate. He stood and walked around his desk to stand right in front the wolf so they can now speak in hushed voices.
After a few more seconds of glancing around and ensuring no one was listening he leaned forward to whisper in his Alpha's ear.
"He said she is the infamous right hand of the werewolf council." At this the Alpha's eyes widen in shock. No more words needed to be said. He now knew who she was and just how powerful she is. As the wolf quickly retreated to the door and left the Alpha robotically walked back to his chair and plopped down on it.
His eyes stared ahead blindly unblinking, he was in shock. Then as the seconds go by his senses started coming back and his brain started processing what he had just learnt. It explains why she seemed so different from normal royals, why she was more powerful, why she had magic maybe even her eyes.
The right hand of the council does all the dirty work. They do any and everything asked by the council. The jobs that was too difficult for other royals to do. If there was something the council's famous execution team couldn't kill they would step in and get the job done. The status of being a right hand meant their power was second only to the council. They had the power to command all royals. They were the strongest most trusted and loyal of all the royals but most importantly they held the position of next in line for leadership. They are no different than a crown prince to the throne.
Just how exactly did I get a mate so powerful? Was it even possible for a female to have such power? The Alpha thought. There has never been a female council member till this day, sure very few had reached the royal level but that was it. Now that he knew who his mate was it worried him. How will he ever match up to her? The council can't take his mate position away from him but if they decide his genes wasn't good enough. If she chose too she could have off springs with another royal male in order to produce stronger pups than he would be able to give her. Of course there will be no sexual relations. It would be done clinically where another female will carry the child but the pain of knowing your mate has a child with another, it is unbearable.
At this thought his wolf took over as his eyes glinted golden and his hands and feet lengthen into claws. Fur sprouted along his back but right before he could take on his Lycan form he re-called his encounter with her on the first night. How she said she wanted him, that she was happy he waited for her. The feel of her skin under his hands, her sweet scent, her creamy skin as his lips planted kisses along her neck. The way her breathing would speed up every time he brushed that one sensitive spot where his mark would be.
Closing his eyes he exhaled a deep breath before gaining control again. That was dangerous he could have slaughtered his pack. He would have been no different than the rogue vampire. After a few more seconds he kicked off his shoes and stripped out of his shirt stepping towards his window. As he climbed over and jumped out he decided right now he really needed a run. Hopeful it will help him organize his thoughts about this new information and help ease his growing desire for her.
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Alice's POV
You know the feeling when you wake from a deep sleep. It's like drifting in the ocean until something pulls you back to shore. Little by little the feeling in your arms and legs come back. You feel the sheets under you and your eyes slowly flutter open. You feel well rested and like a weight were lifted from your shoulders. In my case this is how I felt.
Standing at my bedroom window I could feel the warmth of the morning sun and the gentle wind. I felt like I had no worries no regrets but most of all no pain. I had decided to not regret anything that happened with my mate. I was influenced by the bond and couldn't help my actions but not anymore. I was free. I could do anything, go anywhere. I could finally leave but most of all I can finally find happiness.
Turning I walked out of my bedroom in search of Emma. I didn't miss the fact that something big happened. The last thing I remembered was unspeakable and disgusting, seeing my ex-mate almost having sex with his current mate. At least I now feel no pain, none the less something happened and I only trust Emma right now to tell me the truth.
Entering the kitchen I spotted her at the stove with her back turned to me flipping a perfectly golden omelette and before I could speak she spoke first.
"Good morning sleeping beauty, I got eggs, toast, sausages and coffee." She spoke while pouring some coffee and placing the mug in front of me smiling brightly.
"Well good morning to you too." I responded peeking around her at the omelette, it looked delicious. She turned once more and plated out the omelette, toast and sausages before placing them in front of me. Now normally I would be lucky to get just one sausage but here I was with three, not to mention there was toast and eggs. I have never eaten this much food in like never but I wasn't about to surrender anything and started shovelling food as Emma stood waiting for me to taste it. Halfway through I froze. Here I was acting like a pig without even saying thank you.
Looking up ashamed I swallowed before thanking her and expressing how good the food tasted. Like seriously it was simply stuff but the way she made them was so good. The omelette was the right amount of cheesy the sausages were juicy and well roasted and the toast had some kind of homemade garlic spread on it. I would know because the one in the fridge didn't taste half as good.
Like a mother hen she watched with a gentle smile as I finished the last of my food then turning to the fridge she opened it to produce two cups of homemade chocolate pudding. Wow she was busy while I was asleep.
"How do you feel? Better?" She questioned concerned.
"Yeah I feel great, better than I have ever been." I responded around another mouthful while she ate in tiny elegant bites. Sorry but this tastes too good to have manners. My response seemed to ease some major tension as she exhaled loudly after my cheerful response.
"Good." She responded pleased right before her eyes flicked to something behind me. Turning a cold shiver run down my spine and I unconsciously shifted closer to Emma even though there was a kitchen counter between us.
Stepping into the kitchen was Alpha Jake in all his glory. It would seem he just came back from a morning run. His hair was messy and his shirt was MIA along with his shoes. In only a pair of shorts he smiled lightly at me in which I bowed back robotically. It was the first time he has ever treated me like a normal pack member. The Alpha I know would make sure I didn't eat for a few days just for me eating what Emma just gave me. Then again she was his mate so upsetting her wasn't an option that must be it.
He didn't waste more than two seconds looking at me before his gaze was once again on Emma. Even though I didn't dare look at him directly there was no way I could miss it. His face was one of pure longing. He wanted his mate badly. Despite being a horrible Alpha I have watched him pass up many mateless she wolves wanting to be Luna simply because there was still a chance his mate could be alive. In spite of his evil ways, on the inside he was a romantic at heart. He only had eyes for his mate despite the odds. It must be why he went on that run, to ease his desire but judging from his expression the bond had developed too much, such things wouldn't be enough. Soon Emma will be the only one who can ease the desire.
Turning to Emma I could also see a longing but it wasn't as raw as Alpha's, his wolf must be close to the surface. Also she seemed conflicted about something either way she was stronger than Alpha so I didn't have to worry about him hurting her. Trusting my instincts I quietly picked up my pudding and made a run for it just as Alpha started approaching Emma with determined strides.
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Alpha Jake's pov (A/N: Finally lol)
I ran and ran all I could. I lost count of how many times I must have run the pack's border but it was still there the desire, the need to claim her. This worked well before, whenever I was frustrated about my mate I would always push my limits, why is it not working now? But I already knew the answer. From the moment I laid eyes on her my whole world changed. I will never love anyone as much as I love her, I will never need anyone as much as I need her. Since the moment we met the bond started forming and now it must have reached its limit. It was clear that pushing my limits is not working. I need her and I need her now. With that thought I turned and ran back to the pack house.
Following her sweet scent I found her in the kitchen, she was with the runt but I didn't care. To not upset my mate I greeted the runt when all I wanted to do was starve her for a few days for eating so much. My mate seemed a bit shocked that I acknowledged the runt but then she did what I was aiming for, she smiled. Even behind the full mask I can see how beautiful she looked. Her black onyx eyes shinned with desire but her status was still weighting on her consciousness as she also held hesitation in those eyes. None the less like a moth to a flame I approached her, aware that the runt had dashed off, smart little thing.
We kept staring at each other and I was sure my eyes were golden. With each step I take I could see her walls crumbling through her eyes and her desire started over powering her hesitation. Only when I was also behind the counter did she blink as if coming out of a trance. She then turned looking behind her for an exit but the only one was behind me. As soon as she realized this she started backing up but it was a dead end. Like a dance we moved whenever I went forward she went backward and just like that she quickly ran out of ground as her back hit the kitchen counter. I quickly took the two final steps bring me but a breath away from her and placed my arms on either sides of her on the kitchen counter caging her in.
Now in a normal situation this meant that the female couldn't escape but with my mate nothing was normal. I had created a cage she could escape from at any given moment. Staring into her eyes I pleaded silently for her to stay, to for once let me be dominant. I let all my desperation and need show laying my soul bare. It was now up to her. Will she stay here in my arms or will she leave me? Then I saw it, her breaking point. Her eyes glint that mysterious red before going black again and she closed the breath of air I left between us as her body melted into mine.
She stayed. She was letting me have control. As if my heart wasn't already beating hard enough now it felt like it would jump out of my chest and with how tightly we were pressed together I am sure she too could feel it. This close I realized just how tiny she was. She was just barely the height of my shoulders her face was at the same level of my heart. Her body was also really petite, I am sure my arms and legs must seem like tree trunks to her. She was soft while I was well built, I could feel her soft breasts against my hard chest. This close she seemed different, no actually she was always like this. I just couldn't see pass her status and power.
There is a problem though, she is too short. I wonder if it was okay if I made a daring move. After all she was letting me have control. Without a second thought both my hands moved from the counter to her waist and I pulled her up and into a sitting position on the kitchen counter as I stepped in between her legs. With this her eyes went wide with panic and she looked around to make sure no one was looking but most of all she wasn't rejecting me as she stayed put.
"Don't worry no one will come. I mind linked everyone to stay away so you can adjust the mask." I whispered into her right ear.
After our encounter the first night I realized her right ear is more sensitive than the left. She then turned again to look at me before reaching up and breaking off the bottom half of her mask to expose her lips. Then she placed both her hands flat on the counter behind her surrendering to me. Fascinated my fingers moved on their own as I traced her bottom lip.
Now once again I didn't know what I was doing. All this was new to me. She was the first woman I ever touched at least like this. The first night I went with my instinct but not this time. I wanted to take it slow, to be in control but most of all to learn the secrets of her body. Great, such big words for a virgin, I'd be lucky if I could even make her blush. Speaking of, I am sure my face resembled a tomato right now, how can she just stare at me patiently like that. Idiot she is waiting do something.
Bending I started off safe by repeating our last encounter as I kissed her now partially exposed neck. However that was all I had to work with I wonder if she would let me take her shirt off. No I don't want to rush her, I need to be gentle. Then slowly I approached her lips, while planting soft kisses. Then I pulled back staring deep into her eyes before leaning forward to plant one squarely on her lips. Slowly our lips moved together. The kiss was soft and sweet. Not to mention amazing. I felt like our souls were connecting. My first kiss in twenty six years, some might think I was stupid or weird for waiting so long but it didn't matter. They will never understand the happiness I felt now. To know that I gave all my firsts to her, the kind of faithfulness I had for her. She will never need to doubt me. I was all hers I just hope she felt the same.
As the kiss ended I stayed with our foreheads together and my arms wrapped tightly around her. I didn't want this moment to end.
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Emma pov
Shit! Shit! Shit! Control! Have some control! Don't move! Don't you dare move!
As my inner thoughts raged on I held myself perfectly still and let him have control. After all it was his first kiss he deserved control.
The kiss was soft and tender. He showed me how much he cared but most of all how patient he was towards me. It felt like he wouldn't mind waiting forever as long as it meant he could be with me in the end.
Damn! I feel horrible! I just want to take him to bed but I can't do that to him. He had waited for me all his life. I need to take it slow, let him experience all the steps. He needs to gain more confidence. I think for our next few encounters I should continue to submit. Either that or I might just attack him but then I would regret it after if I take advantage of him. Damn!
Staring at him now I realized he was still blushing now even more than before. Was that even possible? He was so cute like this. I really wanted to kiss him now. I don't know how much longer I can take this.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
The ringing of my phone snapped us out of our trance. Pulling it out of my back pocket HQ flashed across the screen. Jake seemed disappointed but he stepped away for me to jump down before walking out to give me privacy.
"You guys have the best timing ever." I answered speaking truthfully, any longer and I would have attacked Jake.
"We have a big problem." Roderick spoke urgently.
"The witness finally gave his statement." Aries continued.
"Okay, what happened?" I questioned.
"That's the thing, we were wrong. It's not a vampire." Demetrius stated bitterly, he sure hated being wrong.
"How is it not, what else is there?" I questioned now confused, everything fits why is it not a vampire?
"The description the witness gave of the creature, it didn't act like a vampire. Also we thought the only reason he survived was because it didn't spot him but instead it did. It just left him. A vampire kills every living thing in its sight especially wolves." Aries reported.
"That makes no sense." I concluded.
"Yes this is the first time we are seeing something like this. It is unlike anything we have ever seen before." Demetrius stated gravely.
"You mean to say there is a creature of the supernatural that even you the great werewolf council didn't know existed?" Emma questioned doubtfully.
"Well yes, but this whole thing makes no sense. It's almost like that creature had literally dropped from the sky because there are no leads, nothing to tie it to a specific race. It had us thinking what if it was like you another hybrid?" Roderick spoke.
"You think it's possible?" I question awed.
"We think there is a small chance but there is something else though..." Aries trailed off sounding unsure of how to continue.
"We have the results for all the autopsies, would you believe that all the corpses had broken necks?" Demetrius stated.
"If it already broke their necks why bite them? This creature keeps making less and less sense." I commented confused.
"Instinct, what if it was instinct." Aries injected his theory.
"There is one important thing we haven't told you yet. That wasn't all we found in the autopsies. Whatever killed those wolves carried venom, the kind that can kill a werewolf with a single bite. Emma, this creature is a threat to the entire werewolf race." Demetrius explained grimly.
"However it killed all its victims by breaking their necks before the venom can do the job, why we are not sure." Roderick spoke.
"The best we can do now is protect the wolves and if it comes down to it I will kill it. After all I'm the council's right hand for a reason." I spoke determined. The only way something so dangerous can keep living was over my dead body.
"We will keep you updated, keep safe." Demetrius spoke before hanging up.
There are four packs between us as Tobago was the last in the Caribbean. If it truly is travelling through all the packs it would eventually reach here. I have to be ready to fight with everything I have, meaning without my seal. I will be a glowing beckon to the witches but it was a risk I was willing to take for the safety of the world.
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