What was going on with this chicken? And why was it everywhere? More importantly, how on earth did it get to Lance, and why was he holding the damn chicken? I could have sworn Zach ate it, although I realized he had never said either way as to the beady-eyed chicken’s fate. Worse yet, it had taken up with Lance and he named the thing instead of eating it.
“Lance” I yelled, throwing my arms up in self defense from the onslaught of beak, claws and feathers, and with this particular chicken, poo. He was no help, clutching his sides and laughing hysterically. Swatting at the ferocious beast, I was able to dodge her attack, and knock her sideways, straight onto her fluffy ass.
“Get your chicken you asshole!” I hollered at him, and to his credit he was finall
From the Mist lands it was but a few days to get to Red River lands, Jay and Christian’s heads were on constant swivel, as was Lance’s and his Beta, Devyn. Lance had yet to take a Gamma, but Devyn was more than capable of keeping Lance’s man child ass in line in his own way. I liked the Beta well enough; he was typically a bit more reserved than Lance, but that wasn’t saying much. It made for a livelier trek into the Red River territory, and I did feel a bit better with the two additions to our group. We noticed as we got closer to the Red River territory we did not hear as many noises that would indicate a thriving ecosystem, instead all around us was silence; save for the stream we were following. As we crossed the border into Red River from Mist the silence became deafening as all our chatter silenced as we went on high alert, I highly doubted anyone was here but just in case we needed to be careful. I could see the agitatio
The next day brought full bellies and Allie’s continued survival, much to my chagrin. A good night’s rest and meal had everyone’s spirits up despite the circumstances. The Red River members had gone to make sure they had everything they currently needed, and to say goodbye to their homes for a bit. This was not goodbye forever, but we didn’t know what we would or would not find the next time we returned. Just because it was currently deserted did not mean it always would be. Maybe rogues would settle down here or the members that had fled would come back; and those members we had no idea their number, strength or where their loyalty may lay. It was a chance we would have to take if we decided to make the trek back to obtain more of their belongings. We swung through the Mist lands around midday, stopping for lunch, and giving Lance and Devyn b
This had taken too much time; it had already been late when we were ambushed; and now as we trudged along the sun had started to rise. The orange and yellow rays breaking through the darkness and illuminating our tired faces. We all looked like hell, who wouldn’t after being up all night? Black smudges danced underneath all our eyes as we approached the jail, having called my parents (who were up at this ungodly hour) we were told to take the wolves to the prison, and they would meet us there. Nick greeted us when we arrived, and then turned a stony glare to the wolves, who were still bound together, each with a rope around their neck. We had tried but they refused to transform into their human forms. Nick gestured for us to follow him, and we did, splitting up the wolves so that they were no more than three to a cell. I heard the footsteps of my parents echoing in the stone hallway, my dad’s solid, sure strides, and the pitter patter of m
The evening was calm, a bright full moon shining down on us as we headed back to my house, well I guess it was OUR house now. It was a bit small for three people, but for now it would do nicely. Lance had been put up in a sumptuous guest room in the packhouse, and Allie with him thankfully. Zach had been giving her the stare down at my parents, and she had clearly been trying to aggravate him on purpose. This chicken was indeed something else, and I swear Zach would have plucked her feathers and eaten her if he was able to.Shedding my clothes I climbed into bed, sandwiched between Mike and Zach, the comforting sounds of their breathing lulling me to sleep. Both men were racked out already, deep asleep, I had heard from Zach that Mike had also wanted to come but Zach had ordered him to stay back in case of attack. The thought that they both had wanted to be the first to greet us warmed me a bit. They
*WARNING: Sexual violence and consensual non consent in this chapter*The sun was barely peeking through the clouds when I was roused awake. A grumble came from my throat in protest as I attempted to roll back over and sleep, but instead was met with a gentle kiss. My eyes slid open, narrowing as I took in Mike’s lopsided grin and cocked eyebrow; I groaned remembering the way these two worked me over, still feeling the aches in my body. A smooth hand touched my cheek and pulled my face to the opposite direction, and my eyes connected with Zach’s pools of swirling amber.“How do you feel?” He asked, concerned etched in his handsome face. I smiled and stretched all four of my limbs, letting out a satisfied moan that had both men laughing.“I guess pretty good then” he said, satisfied.
Mike was true to his word, and I rested in his arms, burrowing my face into his broad chest. I felt Zach settle against my back, his warmth comforting despite what had just happened. It was, thrilling, in a way I hadn’t thought it could be. Fighting him, or rather fighting him for the right to dominate me had been sexy, hot, and some sort of wonderful. He had proven himself, not that I wouldn’t have let him anyway but something about the battle of wills turned me on. I would yield to him, but not always easily, and the thought excited me. I was curious though, to see what Mike would do, if anything. We had been intimate several times more than I had been with Zach and he was always tender and loving. I heard the TV flick on and the boys talking quietly, while my mind drifted to other thoughts.Zach, and his dominating aura even out of the bedroom. My broody mate had a definite Alpha air about h
I snuggled up to Mike, inhaling his scent of ocean water and sunshine deeply when another smell invaded my nose, dark and spicy. Then I heard a crunching sound. Looking up I saw Zach, eating popcorn.“Did I miss the show?” He asked nonchalantly. Mike snorted. Then Zach threw a piece of popcorn on the floor, wait, not the floor, to Allie.“Zach” I questioned, hesitantly, “why is Allie with you?” Knowing their relationship or lack thereof them getting along was not the norm. He smiled and threw her another piece.“I’m fattening this nugget up, figured once she’s big enough we can roast her with some onions, peppers and pineapple. Like a chicken ka bob.” He grinned wickedly and I rolled my eyes.
After a bit of searching, we found the Elder sitting in the sun, a smile on her face and her robe draped on the ground. I had to giggle a little bit, as one of the all-powerful Elder’s had ditched her robe, was sitting on it, and currently sunning herself. I hated to interrupt her during a moment of well-deserved peace, but we did need some answers. Her silver-streaked brown hair was behind her shoulders, gently blowing in the breeze, her head was tilted up toward the sun, a small smile on her lips. Her eyes slid open slightly and she was already looking directly at us, so much for stealth.“Come here” she said gently, patting the ground next to her.“We are sorry to bother you” I said, taking a seat in the grass. “We just had some questions.”“I see that y
ALL 50 years laterAVA I ran my hands through my frizzy red hair, trying to tame it into a ponytail with little success. I was in decent shape for someone in my mid forties, but my body had definitely started to feel more tired with less work. Max made fun of me all the time, the jerk, but he wasn’t far behind me; just a few years and he was already going gray. Thankfully I wasn’t, but I still had my own hair woes. I dropped into a fighting stance eyeing my opponent, my Alpha, my brother as he gave me a cheeky grin before he lunged. I easily avoided him, and managed to trip him up as he went past me, thwarting his chances of skidding to a stop and turning. Instead he landed on his ass and I barked a laugh, sidling over I held out a hand to haul him up. Max was tall, just like his dad, standing at around six foot three he was compact and lea
CECELIA 10 YEARS LATERI groaned as Mike pushed deeper into me, his hard cock creating friction in my core in such a delicious way. His warm mouth latched onto my nipple as his hand held my hips still while he thrust into me. A moan fell from my lips as I was filled to the brim by my mate, my joy, my sun. His mouth left my nipple and molded to mine in a sweet kiss, that was in direct contrast to his demanding strokes in and out of my body. My hips rose to meet him stroke for stroke as we chased our bliss together, his other hand dropping to my clit as he circled it with the pad of his thumb, forcing me to cry out as I tumbled over the edge. He followed closely behind me, growling out his release as he kissed me fiercely. Before I had time to get my wits about me Zach was there, flipping me onto my stomach and looping his arm around my hips he pulled me flush against him. His hard length resting on top of my back, right
ALLIE 9 YEARS LATERI sat on the front step, basking in the sun and ruffling my feathers; clearly minding my own business when the door swung open. Ava and Max leapt over me, their shadows sailing over my head as they did so, the voices of their parents pouring from the inside of the house as I heard them calling after them to be careful. I squawked, indignant at the interruption in my sunbathing and hauled myself to my feet, settling into a new spot. Many years had passed since we had defeated Perses and sent his smelly, old ass back to where he came from. I had enjoyed my life since then, puttering around the pack lands and doing as I pleased. While I missed Lance terribly I knew he was still here, his spirit lingering to be with his friends. If I was feeling particularly spry I sometimes took a trip to the Mist pack lands, checking in on Devon; who was the new Alpha. I was rudely interrupted again when the kids shot
ZACH 6 YEARS LATERI yawned, stretching my lean body out under the covers in a starfish like fashion. Effectively kicking my brother, who grunted and rolled over in his sleep; our precious mate sandwiched between us. I considered waking her up for a moment, when a piercing shriek from the other room invaded my peace. I tossed a glance beside me, seeing both Mike and CeCe still fast asleep and got up, dragging my hand through my hair as I headed across the hallway. Ava was awake, her little fists waving angrily in the air as she hollered about food. I smiled down at the red haired demon child and scooped her up, humming as she happily nuzzled into my neck, momentarily content. Her dark haired younger brother slept soundly in the crib next to hers, his quiet snores evident now that she was calm. Knowing that the distraction would only last so long I snagged a pull up and wipes before heading to the kitchen.
MIKE 5 YEARS LATERI skipped a stone across the lake, the sun rays glinting off the still water causing me to squint. Ever since Helios I had still maintained a weird affinity to the sun, it somehow seemed to recharge me instead of drain me like it did most. The rickety dock groaned under my weight as I settled onto it, creaking and protesting. I threw another stone out, the plip plops of it skipping making me smile, leaning back on the dock I let my thoughts wander.Xavier, the librarian/scholar of the Mist pack had contacted me a few years ago, saying he thought he had a cure for me. A way to reverse the damage Jason had done and restore my Alpha status. I’d had to really consider this, what this would mean for me; and us. My wolf was smaller than Zach’s, and I smelled of an Omega but otherwise there were no differences. Physically I was more muscula
CHRISTIAN 4 YEARS LATERThis woman was going to break my damn hand, not that I blamed her. Alicia, my mate, groaned with the force of the contraction as she pushed for what had to be the millionth time. Her pain was palpable, and how I wished I could take it from her; this brutal necessity to bring our son into the world. Our son who I swore to be the best father for, to be there for him no matter what; and to teach him the best I could. Unlike my father.Before I had met Alicia my life had been sad, desolate, and meaningless. My father, an Alpha, had an affair with an Omega and I was the result. Hated by my mother and siblings, the home I was brought up in was full of hostility and hatred that was directed at me. While there was no physical abuse, not usually, the social and emotional ostracization had been damaging enough. At school my siblings, the popular kids, had made sure I w
JAY 3 years laterAfter the attack, and the war with the Gods things had mostly returned to normal. CeCelia and her mates had taken over as leaders while Alpha Eric was thoroughly enjoying his retirement. Having three leaders sharing the role meant my job was, well, minimal. I had turned to other ways to keep my mind occupied when I wasn’t needed, and Christian and I had taken to repairing old motorcycles in my garage. We rode together frequently though I preferred cruisers while he enjoyed sportbikes, popping wheelies and scaring the shit out on me on the regular. I never told Alicia, his mate, about that knowing she would go full she wolf on him; let the man have a bit of fun but I’d be damned if I didn’t feel my heart stop when he did it.When I wasn’t tinkering in my garage I was hanging out with the kids. I loved being with the little monsters, who
A WEEK LATERMIKEPerses was gone, dead, deader than dead. Deader than a doornail even, and thank fuck he was. The Earth had almost immediately sprung back to life, small shoots of green appearing in the cracked dried ground, stubbornly attempting to find purchase. The trees that had withered and closed in on themselves were slowly unfurling, their leaves and flowers cautiously peeking out. Devon had come over from the Mist pack when the rest of our pack had returned, as the future Alpha’s he and Zach would begin to lay foundations between the two packs. Of course nothing would be solidified until CeCelia, “the Queen Alpha” as Devon called her jokingly, signed off on it. They had also included me as I was an Alpha before I was altered, and while I knew Zach valued my opinion it seemed Devon did as well. Devon was a quiet sort, with dark hair and intelligent eyes; quite the opposite of L
ZACH“Do it again,” I told CeCelia. Watching the God as he continued to claw at himself like he was on fire. She looked puzzled, clearly not thinking she had done anything. Then she raised her hands, and pointing them like guns at Perses mock shot at him.“Pew pew!” she yelled, then snapped her hands back over her shoulders. The giant lump of decaying flesh actually fell over and she did that. I narrowed my eyes on her.“Pew fucking pew?” My eyebrow arched as I tried not to laugh at her antics.“Look, it was worth a shot. Whatever is going on, my hands are doing things to him. I don’t know how or why but it’s giving us the advantage.”“I agree,” Mike intoned, standing be