Valerian Talon Montgomery was only five years old when he lost his mother and father to a house fire. He watched from outside in his tree house as tears flowed down his little face. The two men that lit the house ablaze left without noticing him out there. A neighbor had called 911, but they arrived too late to save Marta and Thomas Montgomery.
“Has anyone seen their little boy?”
He heard the neighbor ask. Everyone began searching for him while he stared blankly at the burnt rubble that was once his home. He didn’t register he was crying as he held his little blue stuffed rabbit close to his chest. He wore his Batman pajama top and Spider Man bottoms along with his Hulk slippers. His dark brown hair was sticking up all over the place and his piercing emerald eyes seemed to glow in the moonlight from his tears. One of the firemen spotted him in the treehouse and climbed the ladder. He knocked on the trap door on the floor before opening it slowly,
“Hello, may I come in?”
He asked as he looked at Valerian. Valerian nodded and moved closer to the fireman. The fireman smiled at him and climbed further into the trap door.
“Will you come down little one?”
The firman asked him. Valerian scooted back towards the window and shook his head no.
“Well, can I call someone?”
The fireman asked as his hazel eyes scanned the little treehouse. Valerian clung to his little stuffed bunny tighter and kept his emerald eyes glued on the fireman. When the fireman noticed the bunny he smiled and spoke kindly
“My little boy has one of those, but it’s green.”
Valerian looked down at his bunny then back at the fireman.
“I want my mommy!”
Valerian cried out sadly. The fireman frowned and held a look of sadness in his eyes as he shook his head no
“I’m sorry little one. Your mommy and daddy are gone.”
Valerian sobbed out a hiccup
“B…but…I saw them leave..”
He said in his little voice between sobs. The fireman looked confused before his eyes went wide.
“Little one. Did you see the people who did this?”
He asked softly. Valerian nodded his little head.
“I…I…th…thought…i..it…was…was..m…m..mommy…a..and…da..daddy..”
He said as he hiccuped between sobs. The fireman shook his head no.
“No, little one, your mommy and daddy went to Heaven.”
He said causing Valerian to look confused between his sobs.
“H…Heaven?”
He asked the fireman.
“If you come with me I will tell you all about Heaven little one”
The fireman said with a sad smile. Valerian thought about it for a moment then nodded and moved towards the fireman. He climbed down the ladder after the fireman. The fireman told him all about Heaven on the way to the hospital. The fireman introduced him to the EMTs in the ambulance as well and they wheeled him into the hospital. The fireman stayed with Valerian the whole time he was being checked out. The police showed up and asked Valerian questions. He told them about the two men he had seen and described them. The fireman felt drawn to protect little Valerian. When the social worker arrived he asked if Valerian could be placed with his family. The fireman asked Valerian if he wanted to live with him and his family. Valerian nodded silently and the fireman took him home.
“Honey, I’m home!”
The fireman called out as he carried a sleeping Valerian in the door. His wife came around the kitchen door and look surprised to see a child in his arms.
“Who is that dear?”
She asked softly. The fireman smiled at his wife as he walked closer to her.
“This is Valerian Talon Montgomery. He is going to be staying with us for a while. He just lost his family tonight.”
He explained before kissing his wife on the forehead. She smiled and shook her head
“Well, I would rather a child than another stray animal.”
She said with a soft laugh in her voice.
“Hank, do you think that Tommy will mind having a little brother?”
She asked as she followed behind him towards the spare room.
“We can ask him in the morning.”
Hank said before he opened the bedroom door and entered the room. He put Valerian on the bed and removed the slippers from his feet.
“This poor little one saw it happen. I found him up in his treehouse. The only thing to his name now is that bunny and his pajamas.”
Hank said as he tucked Valerian in bed and turned to leave the room. He shut the light off and then left the door cracked. He walked to his room and sat on the bed.
“Lola, my love, how do you feel about having another son?”
Hank asked as he looked up at his wife when she shut the bedroom behind her. She smiled at him as she walked over and wrapped her arms around him.
“Oh Hank, He’s a beautiful boy. I always wanted more children. I just hope Tommy will be alright with this.”
She said softly.
“Lola. I don’t know why, but I need to protect this child.”
Hank said as he rested his head on his wife’s shoulder. She smiled again and hummed softly.
“Let’s go to bed and focus on this in the morning.”
She said before pulling away to get ready for bed. Hank nodded and stripped down to just his boxers before he climbed into bed and went to sleep.
“Mommy?”
A small voice asked into an empty kitchen just after the sun had risen in the sky. Valerian stood in the empty kitchen and rubbed his eyes with his left hand as his right hand still clung to his bunny. He frowned when he didn’t find his mommy making breakfast in the kitchen already. He pulled one of the chairs out from near the table and climbed into it. He sat down and stared at the doorway waiting for his mommy to enter. He ended up dozing off in the chair as he waited. About 20 minutes later he woke up to soft humming and the clinking of a dish.
“Good morning little one.”
A woman greeted him. He furrowed his eyebrows together in confusion when he looked at her.
“You aren’t my mommy…where is my mommy?”
He asked when she looked at him. Her face held a sympathetic smile as she turned to face him.
“Your mommy isn’t here sweetie. My name is Lola”
The woman said softly. Valerian looked her up and down. She was beautiful with dark chocolate colored hair speckled with golden streaks through out that was pulled into a ponytail, dark chocolate eyes, milky colored skin, a slender waist, and she was tall. Well, she was tall to him since he was five and all grown ups were tall. She was wearing a pretty pink dress that ended at her slender ankles and puffy pink slippers on her feet. He stared at her slippers for awhile before he spoke again
“Mrs. Lola?”
He asked softly. She looked down at him while she held a mixing bowl in her hand.
“Yes, sweetie?”
She asked softly. His emerald eyes looked up into her dark chocolate ones.
“Can I go to Heaven with my mommy?”
He asked softly. Lola frowned and paused before she answered him.
“Heaven is very far away little one.”
He looked down
“How do you get there?”
He asked softly. Lola put the mixing bowl down and bent down to look into his eyes when he looked up.
“Sweetie. You go to Heaven when you die”
She said softly. His eyes widened slightly
“My mommy and daddy died?”
He asked with horror filling his little voice. Lola frowned and contemplated lying, but decided the truth would be better.
“I am so sorry Sweetie, they did.”
She said softly. Valerian’s face broke as tears left his eyes in big droplets.
“Do I have to die too?”
He asked between sobs. Lola shook her head no as she wiped away his tears
“No Sweetie. You don’t have to, not until you are very, very old.”
She said. Valerian sniffled letting his tears dry up a little
“B…but…where will I live now?”
He asked after a few moments of silence passed. Lola smiled at him.
“You can stay here with Hank, Tommy, and I.”
She said softly as she stood up.
“You want me?”
He asked softly looking at the floor again. She smiled again and began mixing the ingredients in the bowl
“Yes we do Sweetie.”
Valerian nodded in silence.
After Lola had made breakfast she made the plates and Valerian helped set the table. Hank and Tommy came in just as Valerian put the last cup onto the table.
“Good morning Love”
Hank said with a smile before planting a kiss upon Lola’s lips. She smiled and returned the kiss.
“Good morning Darling.”
She said softly after they finished their kiss. Valerian and Tommy both said "EWW" and then giggled at the same time. Tommy walked over to Valerian and looked at him closely with his hazel eyes.
“Who is this?”
He asked with a slight glare. Valerian shifted uncomfortably under the glare from Tommy.
“Tommy, this is Valerian. He is going to be your new little brother.”
Lola said as she moved towards the two boys. Tommy glared and moved even closer.
“H..Hi.”
Valerian said nervously as his emerald eyes locked with Tommy’s hazel eyes. Tommy stopped right in front of Valerian and reached out his hand. He gently poked Valerian’s right cheek before he smiled.
“COOL!!! I GET TO BE A BIG BROTHER!!!”
Tommy yelled loudly in excitement. Lola and Hank both laughed and let out a breath of relief. Valerian covered his ears and blinked at the sudden noise. Tommy let out an excited holler as he ran around the room.
“YAY!!!”
He squealed causing his parents to smile widely. Valerian smiled slightly and clung tighter to his bunny. Tommy’s eyes went wide as he let out a gasp before he bolted out of the room and down the hall. Valerian stared at the empty spot Tommy had just been standing in with a confused look on his little face. A few moments later Tommy came running back into the room with a green stuffed bunny that looked like Valerian’s blue bunny.
“We even have similar bunnies!”
Tommy said excitedly as he came to stand in front of Valerian.
“My bunny is named Gummy. What is yours named?”
Tommy asked with a huge smile on his face.
“B..Blaze”
Valerian said softly. Tommy smiled wider as he excitedly exclaimed
“Gummy and Blaze are gonna be best friends just like you and me!”
Valerian smiled a little.
They all sat down to eat breakfast after that. Tommy was excited as he gave Valerian an outfit to wear. They both got dressed after a bath each then Hank took them both to school. Tommy was excited to show off his new little brother to all his friends. Tommy was an energetic 6 year old with his fathers hazel eyes, mothers dark chocolate hair with golden streaks through out, and a nice tan complexion that he got from his father. He had his mother’s plump red lips and perfect almond shaped eyes, but he had his fathers small nose. Valerian was excited to make new friends at school and had fun. He held back his sadness at losing his mommy and daddy until he was alone in bed that night.
“I miss you mommy and daddy. I promise to be a good boy like you taught me.”
He said as he looked out at the moon from his window. He fell asleep clinging tightly to his stuffed bunny. He went to sleep thinking of what he would become when he grew up.
I stepped into the garden surrounded by the sunlight overhead. Today was my tenth birthday and I was excited. I walked towards the large oak tree in front of the house and climbed into the tire swing. I pushed my feet against the grass to start swinging. I smiled and closed my eyes as the wind rushed past me while I swung. “Valley?” I heard Tommy calling for me. “I’m on the swing!” I called out to him. He came running over and put his hands out to stop the swing. I opened my eyes and smiled at him. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BROTHER!!” He shouted happily as my eyes met his. I climbed off the swing and gave him a hug. “Thanks Tom-Tom” I said using his nickname. He smiled and grabbed my hand.
Two years had passed since my tenth birthday. I hadn’t shifted since then and most days we all forgot about it. I decided to sit by the stream behind the house. I walked into the tree line and to the stream. I smiled as I took a seat near the edge of the water. Tommy, Mom, and Dad had all gone to town to get something. I didn’t mind being alone since there was never any danger. I kicked my sneakers off then took my socks off and dipped my toes into the water. I let out a content sigh as the sun shone down on me. I closed my eyes and listened to the sounds of nature that surrounded me. A snap of a twig had me snapping my eyes open. I stared at the tree line on the other side of the stream. I arched an eyebrow and sat in silence waiting to see if anything came out. After moments passed with no sound I shrugged and closed my eyes again. I heard laughter coming from somewhere in the trees on the other side. I was curious, but didn’t want to get in trouble for wandering
“So you knew Cornelius?” Alpha Tiberius asked me after a few moments of silence. I focused my emerald eyes on him and nodded. A shooting pain in my left wrist caused me to look at it. There was a heavy white cast around it. Doc watched as I stared at it. I looked up at Doc to ask him my question. “Is it broken?” I asked him. “Yes, it is. Your wrist was snapped in two places, but you should heal just fine. I would say a few weeks or months since you are a shifter.” He said with a frown. I nodded as he spoke, but remained quiet. Brayden spoke up next causing me to look at him. “Little One, Why did you not go home?” He asked me. “I just had a bad feeling and then I smelt blood.”
*Jax P.O.V*“Jax, I don’t think he has the strength to stand.”Alpha said just before Valerian’s head fell back. I put my hand out and caught it before it hit the wall. I didn’t care who saw or how funny it would look as I bent down to pick him up. I locked my right arm under his knees and my left just behind his neck. He had dark bruises on his neck in the shape of a hand. I was angry that someone had hurt him. He was covered in blood, but I didn’t think it was his own. I knew some of it was Brayden’s. My heart clenched in sorrow at the thought of my brother. I shook just a little as I stood up and pulled him close to my chest. I turned towards where Doc and Armand stood watching me.“Let me carry him Jax.”Alpha Tiberius said. I shook my head no and took a step forward being careful to not step in
*Valerian’s P.O.V.* I woke up the next morning feeling something heavy laying around my stomach. I opened my eyes and they landed on the arm that was strewn across me. I went to lift my head, but knocked it into something sharp. I winced hoping I didn’t hurt the person. I felt the person stir and tilted my head upwards to see who it was. My eyes felt like they would shoot out of my head when I saw Jax laying there. I knew he kept calling me future mate, but I was still startled to see him. The golden rays of the sun shone through the window and onto his sleeping face. I could see the dried tear streaks on his cheeks and frowned. It took me a moment before my sleep hazed brain remembered that Brayden died yesterday. My heart let out a beat filled with apang of sorrow. I silently slipped out from under Jax’s arm and rolled so I could get off the bed. I quietly slipped into the attached bathroom an
***Time Skip to 1 year later****Valerian’s P.O.V.*It was my thirteenth birthday now. Dad, Mom, Tommy and I were currently watching Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs in the movie theater. I let my mind wander when the cheeseburgers fell from the sky and thought how that would be cool to have food actually do that. I barely registered the movie ending as Tommy stood up. I followed after them all as we walked the city strip to go to the restaurant down the street. I really missed the town I had grown up in, but after everything that happened last year we had moved. I thought back to my last day in our old town. I had been sitting on the roof of the hospital the night before and gotten my first kiss. Jax’s face flashed across my mental images and I blushed as I remembered that kiss. I shook my head as we entered the restaurant. We got a booth seating and I chose to slid in so I could lean against t
I woke up the next morning and got ready for school I slipped into a white button down shirt with black dress pants. Over the shirt I put on a black vest and then grabbed my brown and white polka dot tie to put on. I left the top buttons of my shirt undone and pushed the tie I under it. I smiled as I looked into the mirror before styling my hair. I picked up my new phone and looked up Kurt Hummel from Glee to make sure my outfit matched his to the best I could. I smiled at my reflection and put my shoes on that matched it. I know most boys my age were into sports and checking out girls, but I found that I was more like Kurt. I liked fashion and making sure my clothes were stylish and matching. I also planned to join our school choir when the auditions came up next month. I could never be Kurt Hummel or the actor that played him, but I could at least look similar. I took one last glance in the mirror before picking up my book bag and heading downstairs. When I got downstairs Mom was
*Jax P.O.V.* I had the best night last night when I got to eat dinner with Valerian. My heart felt happy and I couldn’t imagine a better dinner. I kissed him before we left and smiled all the way back to the guest house. I wasn’t looking forward to spending the day with Alpha Smith. His youngest son, Fang, was a known bully. I did not like him even before I liked Valerian. I saw the looks him and his friends were giving Valerian while we ate dinner. I knew that I would cause some trouble while I was here. This pack was terribly homophobic. If anyone here were mated to someone of the same gender they would be instantly rejected and the one rejected would be kicked out from the pack. I felt angry and sad for those poor wolves or humans that got rejected, but we weren’t here to change it. I got up early so I could perfect my outfit and my hair. I knew there was a chance to see Valerian today so I wanted to look extra nice. I already knew I didn’t
** Tommy’s P.O.V. ** We pulled up to the house in Valerian’s car and parked in the driveway. It was nostalgic to be back here and it caused me to really miss dad. Mom, Morgan, And Jassica had come with me to surprise Valerian. As we approached the house we didn’t know that we would be the ones surprised. We hadn’t seen Valerian in about 6 months at this point, but he had kept in contact. We knew he found his mate and that they spent a lot of time together, but he didn’t tell us that they were that intimate. We opened the door with the spare key and walked inside. The house was quiet until we heard Valerian speak from upstairs. “Fuck” We heard him call out loudly. We were surprised because we had never heard him swear a day in his life. We all made our way up the stairs thinking he might have stubbed his toe against his dresser. We didn’t even think to knock before opening his door and I wished we had. When we walked in Jax was on top of Valerian and they were both naked. I quickly
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** Valerian’s P.O.V. ** *2 months later* Two months had passed since we first mated. That night was amazing because I got to experience sex from Nakoa’s point of view. I had to stop thinking about it because I was at work. -“I hope you have a great day at work, Baby”- I heard Jax’s voice in my mind. I smiledand responded so he wouldn’t worry about me too much. -“I hope you have a great day too, Mi Amour, I love you”- I told him. I figured it was time to tell him that since neither one of us had said it yet. We had found out
** Titus P.O.V. **I smiled when Valerian placed a kiss on my cheek and chuckled when he told me to have fun. I watched in interest at Nakoa took over their human body. The smile was still plastered on my face when my eyes took in my beautiful mate under me. When Nakoa took over fully his fox ears and tail had popped out as well. His eyes were sparkling and gleaming just like I had seen emeralds do when Jax had seen them. I lifted one hand and gently trailed a finger down the side of Nakoa’s fox ear. It was really soft and silky. I loved that his fox ears were mostly white, but tipped black on the end and that his tail matched them. He smiled at me and made a purring noise at my touch. I felt my member harden again even though it was still inside of him as I was engulfed in the scene too his arousal.
** strong sexual scene again ***Valerian P.O.V.*I was thoroughly enjoying the feeling of Jax’s fingers moving in and out of me, but I wanted more still. My eyes were closed for a few moments before I opened them to look at Jax while I tried to speak. My words came out between moans as he worked his fingers faster.“Jax…mnm…please?”Was all I managed to say because he hit a spot that sent intense pleasure through my body. His eyes met mine before he nodded and slowly took his fingers out.“Are you sure?”He asked as he nodded and moved s
** IF YOU DON’T LIKE SEX…PLEASE SKIP THIS CHAPTER **** Jax P.O.V. **I locked the front door behind us without moving away from him as I placed a kiss against the side of his neck. His soft moan had me moaning had me hardening again. I took that moment to push him against the wall and press harder kisses to his neck. I ground my hips against his as I kissed down his neck causing him to moan louder. Titus was growling in delight in my mind as I moved my hands to Valerian’s hips. I blocked my mind link to the pack so we wouldn’t be disturbed because I refused to not mate with him tonight.
** Valerian’s P.O.V. **We spent a bit of time at the hospital with Armand and Artemis before we were finally able to leave. I was given a few days off work so my injury could heal and I planned to make the most of my time with Jax. After we left Artemis’s room we went to the elevator hand in hand. I was smiling wide and Koa was talking to me in excitement about getting some time alone with our mate. He promised that Jax and I could have first go, but after he was taking over. That made me inwardly chuckle as we stepped into the elevator. Once the elevator doors closed Jax pulled me against him and crushed my lips with his. I let out a moan as he kissed me roughly. He pulled back after a few moments so we could both breath and smirked at me.“My first time will not be in an elevator”I told him with a s
** Valerian P.O.V. **Koa was annoyed that we had been interrupted, but when we saw that it was Artemis’s parents he calmed down a little bit. I loved that Jax blushed when he introduced me to them. I cuddled up next to him wanting to just have physical contact with him so Koa would remain calm. I knew that if I didn’t then he would take over and force us to continue where we left off.~”Val, you are too nice. I forgive you for now that we didn’t finish mating with our mate”~He said with a huff in our mind as Jax wrapped his arm around me. I inwardly chuckled and responded to him since the room had an awkward silence.~”Sorry Koa, but I am ju