POV Dean
I put my arm around Willow and led everyone to the pack's ceremonial grounds. I grinned when I saw the rest of both the Moonstone and the Darkstar pack members already there. There was a hush as we neared. Alpha Zack, Luna Tracy, Devon and Lemon all walked up to the side where there was special seating for them as Luna Rose joined the other pack members.
Livia, Lee, Liam, Sage, Dad, Mom, Willow and I all walked up to the stage. The four beta's sat in chairs as Willow and I stood up to the microphone. My parents stood behind us. While Dad was still our Alpha, he had decided that he wanted me to run this ceremony. He was planning to hand over the Alpha title to me in the next few months after the transition. I nodded at Willow to begin and she grinned. I returned her smile and held her hand as she looked out over the pack members.
"Welcome Darkstar and Moonstone packs. Your Alphas and future Alpha are blessed by the Moon Goddess to have y
5 years laterPOV Willow"I hate you so much! I can't believe I stayed with you! I should have never let you touch me! You will never touch me again." I screamed at Dean.He sighed and smiled back at me."I know. I'm an asshole." he agreed as he held my hand.I snarled as he pushed my hair back from my forehead and kissed me."I love you. You are doing great." he encouraged me as the pain started to subside.When it finally faded, I looked at him in horror."I'm so sorry. I didn't really mean it! Please don't leave me." I cried and he held me and soothed me.The doctors and nurses all chuckled at me."It's okay, baby. I understand. I know that you're in pain and scared. I'm not leaving, I'll never leave you. Don't worry about me at all. Just take care of you and getting this little one out into the world." he assured me."Rest until the next contraction." my nurse
POV Willow"Come on, Willow! We're going to be late" my best friend Carla yelled from the car as I walked out the door. I rolled my eyes knowing that we weren't even close to being late. Carla was just like that. She always wanted to be early. Not just early but the first person there. That's why she was frustrated today. We wouldn't be the first to arrive at school. I got in the car and barely had time to pull on my seat belt before Carla pulled away.I glanced and smiled at the person I grew up with. She and I were exact opposites in everything, looks included. She was tall and slim with blond hair and brown eyes. I was shorter with a curvy figure and black hair with blue eyes. We were also opposites in personalities. She was reserved and calm (most of the time) and was best classified as a bit of a perfectionist. I on the other hand, played a bit more fast and loose. Sometimes I wondered how we were such close friends but
POV DeanI sighed as we pulled up to the little school."Do we really have to do this, Dad?" I complained."Yes! Stop whining. The Shadow pack may be small and weak but they've done something here that no other pack has done. Imagine, being able to live without hiding who we are day in and day out? We are honored that we get to experience that for a few weeks. Learn, my boy. You might be surprised" My dad snarled as we got out of the car.Dad was always grumpy when we traveled. His Beta, Ben nodded in agreement while his son, my beta and best friend, Liam chuckled at me. I glared at him and he smiled. His dark hair, eyes and complexion all sparkled in the early morning light. I drug my hands through my dark curls and rolled my green eyes at him in frustration.We were members of the Dark Star pack, the most ruthless and fiercest pack in the world. I seriously doubt
POV WillowJust as everyone turned to us, four women walked in the door. They were laughing and talking but stopped as soon as they saw us."What's going on?" the redhaired curvy woman asked."Well, dear wife, it seems that our son has found his mate" Alpha Lex smirked gesturing to me. I looked around in panic as the red head hugged me."I'm Luna Stephanie. It's so nice to meet you, my dear. Dean's been searching for you for a long time" Luna Stephanie said as she embraced me. I looked desperately at my brother and father who both looked as stunned at I felt."If you'll just excuse us for a moment, I need to speak with my daughter and son" Dad hurried over to grab me and Devon and rushed us out the door. We walked down the hallway until we were out of earshot."Dad! What am I going to do!" I whispered as Dad pace
POV DeanI was shocked by Willows words and fire when she pushed me away. I knew that my pack had a bit of a reputation but did she really believe that she would be mistreated there? That I would allow her to be harmed? Our mates were meant to protected and cherished. Our whole pack believed that. My father would never allow anyone to mistreat their mate and neither would I.{These rumors could be the reason why we have been getting less and less visits from unmated wolves} Trevor pointed out.{You're right. We need to discuss this with father and put a stop to it} I replied.{What did she mean that there were things we didn't know about her? That she would be hurt?} Trevor asked.{I don't know but I do know that no one will ever touch her no matter what. We need to sit down and clear all this up and find out what she was talking about} I decided and Trevor agreed.
POV WillowI was too startled by Jake's kiss to react. He knew better than to kiss me in front of Dean and it pissed me off. I heard Dean's growl and then I heard Devon's. I pushed Jake away."Stop it. All of you." I commanded. Jake looked hurt again and walked out to the hall. James quickly followed him as Carla checked in with me."You okay" she asked in my mind. I nodded and weakly smiled at her."I'll be over in an hour to get ready" She said aloud."See you then" I replied. She walked out of the room."Do you all need to go to your lockers or anything?" I asked Liam, Ash, Sam and Dean."Nope. We're good" Ash replied as Dean just stared at me.POV Dean"Okay. I'll show you to your car after Willow gets her things." Devon decided as we walked out to the hallway.
POV Willow"Are you really going to break up with Jake? Tonight?" Carla asked after I told her everything that happened.I was glad that I heard Dean and his parents leave a few minutes before so we wouldn't be overheard."I don't want to but I think I have to" I sighed and buried my head in my pillow."I really don't want to hurt him but Dean's right. I need to give him a chance. Plus this mate pull is harder than I thought to deny." I added and Carla looked sad but nodded."It will only get worse too. Unless you reject him" she explained."I've thought abo
POV WillowIt only took a few minutes to drive to the pack house and I grinned when we pulled up. The pack house was designed to be intimidating and it did a good job of it. It was a huge structure with imposing pillars in the front with a wide porch. Devon pulled up to the front door and one of the humans hired for the night took his keys to park his car for him. We thanked him and walked in.The party was already in full swing when we got there. The dinning room was full of tables of wonderful food laid out buffet style and the meeting room was set up with a dance floor and the DJ was already playing loud music complete with flashing lights and a fog machine."Hey Mom! What can we do to help?" I asked as we s
5 years laterPOV Willow"I hate you so much! I can't believe I stayed with you! I should have never let you touch me! You will never touch me again." I screamed at Dean.He sighed and smiled back at me."I know. I'm an asshole." he agreed as he held my hand.I snarled as he pushed my hair back from my forehead and kissed me."I love you. You are doing great." he encouraged me as the pain started to subside.When it finally faded, I looked at him in horror."I'm so sorry. I didn't really mean it! Please don't leave me." I cried and he held me and soothed me.The doctors and nurses all chuckled at me."It's okay, baby. I understand. I know that you're in pain and scared. I'm not leaving, I'll never leave you. Don't worry about me at all. Just take care of you and getting this little one out into the world." he assured me."Rest until the next contraction." my nurse
POV DeanI put my arm around Willow and led everyone to the pack's ceremonial grounds. I grinned when I saw the rest of both the Moonstone and the Darkstar pack members already there. There was a hush as we neared. Alpha Zack, Luna Tracy, Devon and Lemon all walked up to the side where there was special seating for them as Luna Rose joined the other pack members.Livia, Lee, Liam, Sage, Dad, Mom, Willow and I all walked up to the stage. The four beta's sat in chairs as Willow and I stood up to the microphone. My parents stood behind us. While Dad was still our Alpha, he had decided that he wanted me to run this ceremony. He was planning to hand over the Alpha title to me in the next few months after the transition. I nodded at Willow to begin and she grinned. I returned her smile and held her hand as she looked out over the pack members."Welcome Darkstar and Moonstone packs. Your Alphas and future Alpha are blessed by the Moon Goddess to have y
POV WillowThe next morning I awoke in my mates arms. I stared up and him and sighed. This was the best feeling. He was wonderful and I couldn't ask for anything more. Tonight we were formally joining our packs and I was so excited. I was so pleased at how well everyone was already getting along. Lee and Livia were now best friends with Liam and Saga and we were all looking forward going out just the six of us. Dean woke up and grinned at me."Are you ready for tonight?" He asked and I nodded.He chuckled at my happy face and sat up, pulling me into his lap."I have a surprise for you. Go get dressed so I can give it to you." he said."Really? What is it?" I asked and he shook his head."Nope. You have to get up and dressed before I can give it too you. Go on, move that cute little ass." he ordered.I pouted and stood up. He rolled his eyes and lightly smacked my butt as I scampered to the closet. I grabbed some cloth
POV DeanI was true to my word and Willow and I spent the next few days in our bed. We had food delivered outside our door. It was the best. We slept together, ate together, bathed together. We talked about any and every thing we could think of. Of course, we fucked and made love all the time too. Lee and Livia were more than capable of watching over the pack for Willow while we were... busy. Livia was overjoyed at our new status, Lee was.... well, Lee tolerated it and didn't say anything. The next morning, we both discovered we were stronger than before. I felt more powerful, like I could fight a hundred wolves and not get tired. We didn't really try out our powers then though. We had more important matters to attend to.After a few days, it was time to go back to reality though I wasn't ready. I could have spent years alone with Willow like that and not gotten bored. She was always interesting to me. There was always something else to
Warning: graphic sex scene in this chapter!POV WillowI stared at Dean as he processed my words. His eyes bored into mine for a few minutes and I started to feel self doubt creep in. Maybe he didn't want to mark me anymore? Maybe he was finally seeing how much trouble I was and was sick of it? Maybe he saw what a mess I am?He gently brushed his hand against my cheek."Don't do that. Don't you dare doubt us now. I wasn't hesitating because I don't want to. I just wanted to make sure that you really wanted this. That you didn't feel pressured. I didn't want to do this and have you regret this." he explained and I relaxed and nodded.He didn't say another word as he picked me up bridal style and walked me up to my room. He walk in, shut and locked the door and then sat on the bed with me in his lap."I don't know if I can stop when I mark you, baby. And honestly, I don't want to. So I need to know, do y
POV DeanI looked at Willow in awe. I couldn't believe that she just accepted me. I had hoped that someday she would but I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that she would do it so soon. Maybe it was just because of all the turmoil and stress?Frantically, I searched her eyes for any hints that she felt pressured or forced but I didn't see that. All I saw was forgiveness and trust. "Do you mean it baby? Don't feel like you have to. I'm willing to wait." I whispered but she just smiled as I felt the magic around us and our bond became even stronger."I mean it. I know that you changed and I now understand why you did the things you did. I know that you learned from your mistakes and I know that we can have a happy future together. I can trust you now." she replied and I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders."You trusted me and listened to me through this whole Jake and Sam ordeal, even when I know it was killing you to do
POV WillowAs I asked Lee and Livia to be my beta's, I felt Dean tense. I knew that he wouldn't like this idea but it was my pack and I needed to have a beta couple that I could trust and right now, that was Livia and Lee. I also knew that it was going to be a bit painful for me to work with them so closely but I had to do what was best for my new pack and they were it, without a doubt. Livia already knew the ins and outs of the pack and she would be able to help advise us on how to operate and who to appoint where. Lee was great at planning and training. He was also a genius at tech. All things I lacked. Between the three of us, we had most of our bases covered.I turned to Devon and smiled."I'll accept the position of pack advisor for the Shadow pack if you will accept the same position for Moonstone?" I offer.He grinned and rushed over to me. He then picked me up in a hug and swung me around like he used to do w
POV DeanI stared at Alpha Zack with anticipation. Could he really help us? I had meant what I said to Willow earlier. There was no chance in hell that I was going to give her up now. We had already overcome so much. If she was willing to forgive me and move passed everything I had fucked up, I was going to fight tooth and nail to make sure that we ended up together. As we should be. I would literally do anything for her. I was even ready to give up my pack. My spirits fell when my Dad brought up the Council. He was right about them. There was no way that they were going to allow us to remain mates and be Alphas. There were a limited amount of Alpha's in the world and each pack needed one. Each Alpha was taught from an early age that it was their duty to produce a heir so the pack would have a new Alpha when the other one retired or passed away.It didn't matter what the sex of the child was as long as it was a first born child of an Alpha. For
POV WillowI knew that Dean was right. I also knew that my brain was playing tricks on me. My brain was a bully. I knew it but that didn't stop me from feeling the panic, guilt and fear though.He stared at me for a moment. His eyes glazed over and he sighed."Dad just linked me. Everyone is ready to meet in your new office. Your Mom wants to see you. Will you join us?" he asked me.I paused. I liked that he asked me and didn't order me like he and everyone else used to do. Finally I nodded and he seemed to relax a bit.He grabbed my hand and I didn't pull away as we walked back into the pack house. After asking one of the nearby Moonstone pack wolves for directions, we arrived at a large, wooden door. I wrinkled my nose at it. I was going to have to change some things around here if I stayed. All this overwhelming pretentiousness was going to have to go. It was irritating me to no end.Dean opened the door and I cring