CHAPTER 2 - PHOEBE

I don't know why I decided to follow my cousin, Joana, to the Firebricks Pack. At a party last week as they celebrated their graduation from college, we discovered that the Gamma of this pack was Joana's mate. She asked me to string along and keep her company here while she got used to the new pack members because this would be her new home.

Joana and I were cousins by my mother's side, and we acted more like sisters or best friends. It was sad to have her torn away from me but what could be done? This was how things worked in the werewolf world. The female was the one expected to join her mate's pack, unless the male preferred to leave his pack for hers. Paperwork had to be done between Alphas and approved before the move could be done.

My cousin and I have great genes. We both have black hair but her eyes are chocolate brown eyes while mine are icy-blue which sometimes takes on a deeper shade. We are two hot and curvaceous 5'8 tall women who could pass as sisters. I have always been confident in my sexuality.

I looked out the window as the car came to a large resort looking house. Joana was on nerves but a wide smile came on her face when the Gamma stood in front to greet her upon arrival. I wasn't too hooked up on this mate thing. I was already twenty-two years old and haven't found mine as well. I was from a prominent family of warriors and well-trained but I told myself that I could live a good life being alone.

I had plans to travel a little and then find a job. I didn't care much for kids or family, but maybe one day a mate could change my mind. Otherwise, I wasn't looking for him. I enjoyed the freedom of not having someone to report to like a child. Dating men was fun because of the contrasting personalities that I have encountered. Even the terrible dates made me laugh when I remember how dumb and stupid some of them turned out to be.

I did not sleep with all of them, but I like that they took me to different places across the globe. My rule is not to date a guy past six months, because falling in love came with complications. I have wondered if when I meet my mate, he would get me so weak that I fall hopelessly in love like other mates that I have observed.

Joana and Chad were lucky to have each other. My mom and dad are mated to different people. They fell in love and gave birth to me. It was days before the wedding that Dad found his mate and cancelled the wedding. Mom was so heart broken that she almost had a mental breakdown. So, she went on her honeymoon alone in Dubai, there she met Jack Napier, my stepdad and her mate.

This was the basis for my not falling in love ever decision. I used to visit my dad until he had his second child with Selina. His new family barely gave room for his outside teen. So, I stuck to my mom and stepdad. By now, I should have found my mate and each passing day dwindled my hope. So I will enjoy my life, my way and I love it this way.

We finally arrived and Joana jumped out of the car, impatient to run into her mate's arms. I got out of the car and rolled my eyes on seeing them embracing and making out. I guess one never knows the impact of the mate bond until you find your mate.

"Ahem" I cleared my throat to remind these two that I was here too. They broke a part and giggled.

"I am sorry, Phoebe." Chad said, "Welcome to our pack. This is the pack house and where you both will be staying. Come with me to your rooms."

He led the way hand in hand with Joana. They constantly gazed at each other giggling and whispering. I rolled my eyes as my werewolf hearing picked up on the conversation. I am not upset with their flirtations, I would have preferred not to be entertained with it, though.

"I'm dying to go to our room," Joana told him and brushed her lips on his ear. "I have a nice surprise for you tonight."

"Baby, you got me so damn hard," He moved her right hand to the front of his pants. It didn't need a rocket scientist to figure out where she was touching. "You are going to be so sore when I am done with you."

The pack house was huge and seemed like it could host more than a hundred people. They weren't kidding when they said that this was the richest and strongest pack in America. Diverting my thoughts was the best way to drench out the loving couple in front of me.

Of course, by the time he showed me my room for guests on the third floor, he quickly turned and ran off to his room on the fourth floor with my cousin. Mesmerized were they, so much that I felt like a third wheel but I was good at making friends. Tomorrow I will give myself a tour and flirt with a few guys.

I typed a message to mom, letting her know that I arrived safely. Sitting on the large King size bed, I looked around the large and opulent surroundings. This was bigger than my bedroom at home. I took up my phone and sent Joana a message that she would get once they finished doing the deed upstairs.

Phoebe: 'I know that you are busy with your mate so I am taking a nap. Wake me up for dinner.'

My wolf has been stirring with discomfort ever since we arrived. She seemed agitated and restless for no apparent reason. I shrugged it away until she was ready to talk to me about it, she must be disturbed about something.

I closed my eyes and drifted off easily while wondering what the Alpha was like and if he would join us for dinner. I heard that he was single now. Alpha's were good in the sack, and there's no harm in playing while I am here, as long as I remain careful. Contraceptives, condoms and a dildo were packed in my luggage. I wasn't a virgin but it's been a while since I had a man between the sheets with me.