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Make Me Howl Prologue
The man’s kiss was clumsy and relentless, tasting of stale beer and desperation. His breath, warm and thick, assaulted Dale’s senses, leaving him fighting the urge to gag. He wished he'd never listened to Kirk.He should have trusted his instincts, stayed home, and avoided this dumpster fire of an experience. Instead, he’d ended up in a grungy restroom that smelled like mold, regret, and a hint of lemon-scented cleaner—though the cleaner wasn't working overtime.The man’s tongue darted like a fish flopping on dry land, and Dale was suddenly, desperately aware that this wasn’t how he’d imagined his first time.Dale pushed back, feeling trapped as the man’s lips pressed harder, his stubble scratching Dale’s skin with the delicacy of sandpaper. Panic rose in his chest, squeezing his lungs. He’d gone along with Kirk’s suggestion to hit up a seedy nightclub, hoping it’d take his mind off the awkwardness between them.Kirk was, after all, his best friend, even if he sometimes gave terrible
Last Updated : 2024-11-03Make Me Howl Chapter 1 Before the Club
“My life sucks ass,” Dale said as he dropped his duffel bag onto the floor and slumped onto Kirk’s well-worn sofa, the cushions exhaling a puff of dust and mystery crumbs that had accumulated over time.He glanced around the room—Kirk’s idea of “organized chaos”—where vintage magazines, unmatched socks, and empty soda cans served as modern art.Kirk spun from the cluttered kitchen counter, where he was arranging a collection of mugs with questionable stains. “Hey, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. I, for one, have always enjoyed sucking an ass or two…three, four…” He raised a hand, ticking off an imaginary list with a flourish.Dale rolled his eyes, fighting a smile. “Fine, poor choice of words, but you know what I mean.”“Sure I do, sugar,” Kirk said, waving a hand in that exaggerated way of his as he sauntered over. “Although I gotta say, it was a bold move coming out to your holier-than-thou parents before you’ve even gotten your feet wet, so to speak…or anything else.” He smirk
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The night had gone from thrilling to surreal. The ambulance's flashing lights turned the nightclub’s once-vibrant interior into a garish blend of neon blues and reds, painting the sweaty faces of onlookers with an eerie glow.Dale was being wheeled out on a stretcher, the dull throb of pain from his neck pulsing in time with the distant club bass. The ambulance lights strobed in his eyes, making the world pulse and blur.“What happened?” the female paramedic asked as she looked Dale over, her tone professional but tinged with curiosity.Visibly shaken but determined to keep it together, Kirk matched her brisk pace. “Someone attacked him,” he said, eyes darting between Dale and the paramedics as if he could somehow will the injury away by sheer force of will. “I didn’t see it happen, though. I wasn’t with him.” He pushed a sweaty lock of hair off his forehead, his fingers trembling.The male paramedic tightened the gauze on Dale’s neck, the sharp sting bringing him back to focus, if on
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Kirk grinned, savoring every bit of Dale’s discomfort. “Oh, honey, you better believe I’m never letting you live that down. ‘Tell my mom I didn’t get to do any gay stuff’—that’s legendary, Dale. Like, award-winning last words material.”Dale buried his face in his hands, the mortification settling in. “I was half-dead, okay? People say weird stuff when they’re about to meet the Grim Reaper.” He peeked out from between his fingers, trying to salvage a shred of dignity. “Besides, how was I supposed to know I’d end up… well, not dead?”Kirk burst out laughing, throwing his head back as he sat on the edge of the hospital bed. “Not dead? Try ‘miraculously resurrected!” He gestured around the hospital room, his eyes widening for dramatic effect. “I mean, you flatlined in the ambulance. I was getting ready to give the world’s most touching, most fabulous eulogy—and then, bam! You’re sitting up, right as rain, like you just needed a little beauty sleep.”Dale tried to keep a straight face, bu
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Cold sweat clung to Dale’s skin as he tossed and turned, wrestling with the sheets tangled around him like an unwanted cocoon. Every inch of his body felt wrong, too hot and too tight, as though he were wrapped in a strange fever. The bed creaked beneath him as he twisted, trying to shake off the lingering weight of sleep that held him captive in the nightmare.Images from the dream lingered, hazy but vivid. He was back in Kirk’s living room, the Xbox controllers lying abandoned on the floor, forgotten in the chaos of the moment. The room had been a strange, warped version of reality—somewhere between memory and fantasy.In the dream, his vision was sharp—he could see every stray thread on the worn cushions, every dust particle hanging in the slant of light filtering through the window. And yet, all of his attention had been locked onto one thing.Kirk.In the dream, Dale had found himself pinning Kirk to the sofa, his hands pressed down on Kirk’s shoulders, his face inches from his.
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“Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.” Kirk squealed, his voice reaching a pitch that rivaled a boiling kettle as he bounced by the window. His movements were so energetic that he looked like a kid seeing his favorite pop star.Hearing the shrill sound, Dale hurried into the room, worry etched across his face. “What is it?” He eyed Kirk, who hadn’t stopped hopping, his face pressed to the glass.Kirk didn’t turn, his gaze fixed outside. “Have you seen the eye candy that’s moved in across the street?” His voice was almost reverent like he was speaking of a miracle or a rare collector’s item he’d just laid eyes on.Dale raised an eyebrow, moving closer, his curiosity piqued. “No, I haven’t.”Kirk finally tore his gaze from the window to face Dale, his eyes wide with excitement. “Well, you should. They’re gorgeous. I’m talking silver blond—like that brother and sister from Games of Whatever. The kind of blond that you think only exists in high fantasy worlds.And they’re tanned like caramel
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“Did you see her?” Juke’s voice was an urgent whisper, his gaze fixated across the street.Paul, his expression skeptical, followed the direction of Juke’s pointed finger. “See who?”“My mate,” Juke said, almost reverently, his eyes fixed on the figure by the window. “Over there. By the window. She was right there.”Paul squinted but saw nothing out of the ordinary. “I see no one.” He turned to look at his phone, where Juke’s father’s number lit up the screen. “What I *do* see is your father’s number lighting up my phone—again.”Juke’s jaw clenched as he tore his gaze away from the window, giving the phone an irritated glance. “Ignore it. I’ve turned my phone off for a reason. I’ll call him back when I’m ready.”The phone chimed again, and Paul sighed, slipping it back into his pocket as the ringing ceased. “Why do I have to be the messenger?” He looked back at the window, his eyes narrowing to see whatever had captivated Juke.“She was there,” Juke said, his eyes intense as he gazed
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“Do you think they could be lovers?” Juke asked in Thule, his voice low as he watched Kirk’s retreating figure with a look of mild disbelief.Paul sighed, clearly exasperated. “Not again,” he muttered, rolling his eyes skyward. He gave Juke a stare so sharp it could curdle milk as if to say, Must you always jump to this conclusion?Noticing Kirk’s curiosity, Paul turned to him and gave an apologetic smile. “Please excuse me. Juke is my superior, and I must answer him in our mother tongue,” he said, hoping to pacify their guest’s intrigue.“Go right ahead. I’ve never been accused of stopping anyone using tongue,” Kirk replied with a flirtatious grin, his eyes twinkling as he winked at Paul. With a dismissive flourish of his hand toward Juke, he settled back into his seat, jiggling his leg in excitement.Juke and Paul shared a look, and Paul leaned in toward his companion, lowering his voice. “Who? Your mate and this man?” He darted a quick glance at Kirk, shaking his head. “I don’t thi
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The pack house had grown quiet, the tension of preparation giving way to an eerie stillness. Dale sat near the fireplace, his eyes fixed on the dancing and flickering flames. The wood beneath crackled, sending tiny ember sparks behind the guard.Juke joined him, sitting close enough for their knees to touch. “You’ve been quiet,” he said, taking Dale’s hand and leaning his head on Dale’s shoulder, breathing in his scent.“I’m scared,” Dale said, his voice hushed. “Not just of Arif, but... of what’s happening to me. What if I can’t control it? What if my being here hurts more people? What happened at the council chamber still haunts me. I don’t want to watch your people suffer because of me. I’m a liability.”Juke’s hold on Dale’s hand tightened his grip firm and grounding. “You’re not a liability, Dale. What happened at the council chambers is all on Arif for coveting what's not his. The blame lies in his greed and selfishness—if it weren’t you, he would have some other reason to do wh
Make Me Howl Chapter 51
The pack house was loud with voices, each word laced with tension and worry. The air crackled with unease as wolves debated the news of Arif’s movements and Dale’s place within the pack.Juke stood at the head of the room, his arms crossed and his expression stoic. Dale lingered beside him, aware of the side glances and hushed whispers directed his way.Jared raised his hand, his deep voice cutting through the noise. “Enough. We need focus, not this chaos.”The room quieted, though the tension lingered.One wolf stepped forward, his tone cautious but firm. “With all due respect, Jared, Dale’s presence puts us at risk. Arif’s targeting him and, by extension, all of us. Can we afford that danger?”Dale felt a sharp pang in his chest, but Kirk’s voice rang out from the back of the room before he could speak.“Sure, let’s throw Dale out,” Kirk said, sauntering into the center of the room with exaggerated nonchalance. “I’m sure that Arif will call off his wolves and send y’all a fruit bask
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The howl echoed through the forest, sharp and urgent. Dale and Juke sprint toward the sound. The undergrowth cracked beneath their feet as the scent of blood hit their nostrils. Dale’s chest tightened as the sound grew louder, more desperate.“There,” Juke said, pointing to a figure slumped near the base of an old oak.An injured scout, his fur matted with blood, shifted weakly into his human form. “Arif’s wolves,” the scout rasped, his voice hoarse. “Near the border... rallying.”Juke crouched beside him, his eyes narrowing. “Are they preparing to attack?”The scout nodded. “Not just attack—he wants to divide us, use our fears of the unknown to force Jared’s hand.”Juke glanced at Dale, his jaw tight. “We need to get this information to my father. Now.” He patted the scout’s shoulder. “I have mind-linked for help. Someone will be here to take care of you soon. Why did you not mind-link for help?”“At first, I was out of range—then I got hit with a poisonous dart. The drug stops me fr
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Dale’s heart pounded as Arif stepped closer, his figure illuminated by slivers of moonlight. The forest was unnervingly silent—the wind stirred, and the soft rustle of leaves swirled in the faint breeze and wound through the trees. The feral glint in Arif’s eyes sent a chill racing along Dale’s spine.Juke moved, positioning himself between Dale and Arif. His stance was calm and composed but also ready for action. It was the kind of calm that spoke of malicious intent.“You’ve got nerve showing up here,” Juke said, his voice low and steady, his gaze burning into Arif. “I’d almost applaud it if it weren’t so pathetic.”Arif’s lips curled into a smirk. “I’m not here to fight, Juke. I came to talk.” his gaze bore into Dale.“Talk! Is that what you call ambushing council grounds? Or were your actions some new diplomacy trend I missed?” Juke shot back, his eyes narrowing.Arif ignored the barb, his gaze moving to Dale. “I’m here for what’s mine.”Dale stiffened, the heat in his chest stirr
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Bodies were being removed from inside the chamber, and the council elders reconvened, their expressions grave. Jared stood at the center, his voice carrying authority as he addressed the group.“Arif’s actions today are a blatant disregard for the council’s authority,” Jared said, his tone sharp. “He brought violence to sacred ground. This cannot go unanswered.”Arif, standing off to the side, smirked. “The attack was not sanctioned. If some of my wolves acted out of turn, I will discipline them accordingly.”“You expect us to believe that?” Jazz interjected, his voice dripping with disbelief.Dale felt the weight of their gazes turn toward him. He straightened, forcing his voice to steady. “I don’t know why Arif wants me—he was trying to kill me. He bit me and left me for dead. My turning was incidental, not deliberate. Juke saved me. Claimed me. I don’t belong to Arif.”One of the elders, a woman, leaned forward. “Something happened out there. The wolves hesitated. They responded to
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As they neared the alcove, a massive gray wolf lunged at them, its eyes gleaming with murderous intent. Dale felt that strange stirring in his chest again, but Juke intercepted the attacker mid-air before he could react. They crashed to the ground in a tangle of fur and fangs, rolling close to the edge of the corridor, where it dropped off into darkness.Dale's heart leaped into his throat as he watched Juke grapple with the larger wolf in his human form. Why hadn’t he transformed? Despite Juke's skill, the gray wolf's sheer size gave it an advantage. If Juke shifted, his wolf would be larger. They teetered on the brink, locked in a deadly embrace. Dale couldn’t let them enter the darkness.“Why aren’t you shifting?” he asked Juke through the mind-link.“Right now, I can better protect you in human form. My wolf has limitations. Besides, I’m stronger than this wolf, even as a human.”It didn’t seem that way to Dale. Without thinking, he lunged forward, grabbing a fistful of the gray w
Make Me Howl Chapter 46
As they entered the council chamber, hidden deep within neutral territory, Dale noticed everything about the cavernous room, from its stone walls to its high arched ceiling. Torches lined the walls, casting flickering shadows across the ancient symbols etched into the stone, giving off an eerie, medieval vibe.A long table stretched at the far end of the room, surrounded by high-backed chairs carved with intricate designs. The musty scent of dampness and age filled the air, almost suffocating in its heaviness. Underneath it lingered the faint aroma of burning lint, a reminder of the gravity of the decisions made within these walls.As he breathed in, Dale could taste the faint hint of earth and mildew, which left a gritty, unpleasant taste in his mouth. The chill of the damp air, mixed with the weight of the room’s solemn atmosphere, made him shiver.They arrived with little time to prepare. Leah briefed Dale on what to expect and a few choice phrases he should use to state his case i
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The cold bit Dale's cheeks as he ran, Juke's hand gripping his. The forest blurred, growls and snapping twigs grew closer. Dale's breath came in short gasps. His legs burned as they pounded the uneven ground."Keep moving!" Juke's voice rang in his mind. His gaze flicked behind them, and his body coiled. Juke mind-linked Paul and Jazz for help, and he gave them his suspected location as they moved forward. Dale stumbled as Juke dragged him along but caught himself, the edge of his vision swimming. The forest broke into open space—a cliff loomed ahead of them."Juke," Dale panted, his voice shaking. "It's a dead end!"Juke didn't slow his pace. "Trust me."Noni mind-linked Juke. ‘Keep running, and don't get caught. I'm heading down the narrow path, leading some of them with me. I'll head back to the pack and get help. The council needs to hear about this. Your father will know what to do.’The growls behind them grew. Dale glanced over his shoulder to see dark shapes breaking through
Make Me Howl Chapter 44
Dale sat at the wooden table in the kitchen, his hands wrapped around a steaming cup of tea. The warmth didn’t quite reach his fingers as the chill of the early morning air seeped through the open window. A quiet reminder that the full moon was only days away. His nerves were too frayed to feel much else. The sky outside was an ink-blue, the faintest glow of dawn slowly creeping over the horizon.Juke paced back and forth, his footfalls steady but tense. Like a shield, Dale could feel the weight of Juke’s protective presence. He hadn’t said much since the night before. Dale guessed Juke’s mind was on the possible outcome from the Council later that day.He had acted like he didn’t care, but Dale could feel his unease through their bond. Noni had said she would be with them soon to take them to meet the elder.Dale shifted in his chair, his stomach knotting as he thought about the questions swirling in his mind. Why was his body changing so dramatically? How was it even possible for hi
