This was written as a Secet Santa gift for the wonderful CanITellUSmThin (heart emoji)(heart emoji)(eyes emoji)(wolf emoji)

Big thanks to the complete altruistic baes Flyafar and Rhaeluna for helping me deal with all this nonsense ;-;

In a small town in Montana is where we'll begin
This story full of love and sorrow, but above all, sin
A story of a girl who came back home
And a girl who waited, for years, alone

Made different by the time they'd spent apart
It was hard for the two sisters to start
Anew; like some completely strange women
They had to learn how to live with each other

In a small house at the edge of the woods
With just one bed and barely enough room
An hour drive away from the nearest town
It was just Elsa and Anna, alone on their own

Secrets were kept, though hard to keep
Secrets that run within them blood deep
Secret that hastened both of their hearts
Secrets they'd rather remained in the dark

Suspicions were kept to themselves as well
Elsa wouldn't ask, and Anna wouldn't tell
Where she ran off to each dusk and each dawn
But when Elsa woke up, she'd be always gone

When she'd go to bed there'd be no one downstairs
So Elsa would just lie for hours and stare
At the ceiling, waiting for the sound
Of a door slamming shut and of feet on the ground

With nothing to do, Elsa only had books,
Her thoughts, her writing and some stolen looks
At Anna, wondering what she might do
For the hours she spent alone in the woods

Curiosity can set one on a path straight to hell
So Elsa wouldn't ask what Anna wouldn't tell
But one time when she woke up to the sound of rain
Anna lied there, naked, bruised, and in pain

Anywhere she looked, a wound or a scratch
On Anna's arms, her legs, her chest and her back
Bite marks the likes she'd never seen before
Not human, not animal, something out of this world

Elsa didn't think much, she just helped her stand
Cleaned up all the blood and closed every wound
Nursed her, got her clothed, fed and helped her wash
Until gone was every mark and bruise and dark red gash

But what Anna wouldn't say she still didn't ask
And so her sister was gone again one dusk
Elsa sat in the dark and waited for the sound
Of a door slamming shut and of feet on the ground

When it came at last she ran down to meet her
What she saw at first was a shadowy figure
Then a pair of eerie, glowing eyes and beneath
A gaping mouth full of razor sharp teeth

It stood on hind legs and was creeping near
Elsa wanted to scream but was frozen with fear
Then one simple thought formed through the haze
"Run!" it said, so she ran back upstairs

When she reached her bedroom she settled her mind
She got inside quickly, blocked the door behind
Opened the window when she heard a growl
Took a deep breath and then she jumped out

She fell to the ground and rolled in the mud
Forgot all the pain once she heard a thud
The beast followed after, but she had a head start
So she dashed for the woods and was gone in the dark

She ran as fast as she physically could
Making her way deep, deeper in the woods
She went off the path and between the trees
Hoping to lose the beast where it couldn't fit

But she was careless; didn't see a root
Screamed out in pain when her bare foot
Got pierced by a stump; then down she went
Tumbling through bushes and shrubs and ferns

Tangled and battered she reached the end
Of her unfortunate downhill descent
Skin scraped raw off her knees, palms and face
And one ankle burning with a dull ache

For a few moments she just lied there and cried
There was no more strength left within her to fight
But when behind she heard the beast growl
She gave in to fear and tried to crawl

Away, far from the sound that grew clearer
With each passing second the beast now got nearer
It toyed with her; held back just an inch, thirsty
For her screams of fear and her pleas for mercy

Then came a sound that stopped the growl
A clear, deafening and angry howl
Another beast stood just up the slope
But it was different; and it gave her hope

Then everything happened at once in a flash
A flurry of teeth and claws aiming to slash
Murderous beasts straight out of a dream
A dream that Elsa should never have seen

Then one was beaten and had to flee
It scrambled away before she could see
Clearly; But she could swear
She saw the beast turn into man

The other stayed, it looked down at her
It was "the good"; her savior by chance
Then right before Elsa's own eyes
Its muzzle shrank down, gone were the paws

Gone was the fur and deadly claws
Gone was the tail and irises gold
Gone was the beast that saved her life
And Elsa could see the person inside

Her voice failed her when she tried to speak
So Anna crouched down and just touched her cheek
There was no harm in that hand; only soft fingers
That left a tingling trace wherever they lingered

She tried to get up, but she couldn't stand
Not with her foot pierced and her ankle bent
Awkwardly; they were far from home
In the middle of the woods alone on their own

She yelped in surprise when warm, strong arms
Lifted her effortlessly straight off the ground
With naked, hot chest pressed to Elsa's cold side
Anna told her she's safe and she started the climb

Hours might have passed before they got back
Elsa couldn't say; she was still in shock
Did it really happen? Was this all a dream?
Was her sister who held her a monster within?

A beast chased her down, and a beast saved her too
But the beast was as real as the pain in her foot
As the arms that engulfed her and kept her secure
This beast was as real as the trees and the moon

When they got back, Anna shut the door
Every window there was and every last hole
She sat Elsa down by the fireplace
And swore, once again, that she'll keep her safe

Then she asked Elsa to forget what she saw
Said it would be better if she went back home
"Home?" Elsa asked, brows furrowed in thought
"I am home now. This is where I belong."

"You don't understand," Anna lowered her voice
"This was just one man. The entire town knows
That I care for you, and undoubtedly
They will try to harm you just to get to me."

"I am cursed by these lands, but up to this night,
With a small exception of that one fight,
Most of the others kept a safe distance
But they won't now that they understand my weakness."

Elsa shook her head; this was far too much
To take in one evening; the adrenaline rush
That kicked in when she was running so fast
Was now dying out and she needed to rest

With resolve she was almost proud of
She took Anna's hand in both of her own
"Whatever curse there is and whatever men,
I won't be your weakness. Let me be your strength."

In her tired state, she shut off her brain
So the words that she spoke she had no reign
Over; but they worked like a spell
Anna didn't ask; she decided to tell

Every bit of story there was to be told
All of it was shared on that single dawn
For the darkness gave way to the first rays of sun
Before they were finished and they both lied down

And though she was tired like never before
Elsa lied awake next to Anna on the floor
With eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling
Fearing something worse than even this evening

For secrets were kept, until they were told
Some secrets made better when they were resolved
But secrets you keep away from your own heart
Are bound to destroy you and all that you are

In days that followed Elsa had to heal
Though Anna patched her leg, she couldn't walk, still
For the wounds she suffered that could be seen
Were nothing compared to those within

Shadows would scare her; she could hear the growl
In the breeze, the trees, in the hoot of an owl
Anna would leave still, at dusk and at dawn
But just to make sure that they were there alone

Two weeks have passed, then three, then a month
And things were back to normal when winter came round
Ever since that evening, stronger was the bond
Of the two sisters, safe, away from the world

But some things remained forever unspoken
There were glances shared, but no silence broken
Some things are still best kept under a spell
And so Anna wouldn't ask, and Elsa wouldn't tell

To share a bed or an affectionate touch
It's normal, right? For two sisters like such
That live together in a house all alone
At the edge of the woods, in a world of their own

That's a lie that she'd tell herself when she needed
To rationalize all the things she was feeling
For Elsa could never allow for the truth
To come to surface; to ruin what's good

But the glances she stole were hers to keep
Of Anna's smooth skin and the muscles deep
Underneath; working like a fine tuned machine
Her own perfect sister; the Alpha wolf queen

With time she'd get accustomed with the local law
There were humans here, but some of them wolf
The hierarchy never still, but it was sacred
There was only one Alpha, and there was one Fated

On a rare trip to town Elsa would observe
The way in which people reacted to her
And to Anna; some were obviously scared
Some were bellicose, and some… ensnared

The latter crowd was one she despised the most
For they were allowed to act, they could get close
With Anna the way she couldn't even admit
To herself was the way that she really missed

Anna wasn't blind, she saw things weren't well
Yet she never asked what Elsa wouldn't tell
Because to ask was the simple part
But what resulted could break her heart

To lose her sister Anna couldn't afford
For she, too, felt there was something more
Something in Elsa that made her heart beat faster
Only to slow down in dread of impending disaster

And so it would remain, the vicious circle of lust
Love and sorrow, longing and fear that lead to distrust
If not for one evening, a particularly cold night
When they came back home from town to no light

There was no power, and their house was old
The fireplace alone could not fight the cold
On the first floor; and while Anna didn't care
Elsa was a human and couldn't sleep upstairs

Neither was she keen on forcing Anna to take her bed
So she decided to share Anna's fold-up couch instead
Under four blankets and close to the hearth
She planned to behave and sleep by her side

Evening passed to night, nearing daybreak
But they still lied side by side, awake
And like in any good old romance
It started simply - with holding hands

Then touch led to touch and hold led to hold
Until their faces were levelled and some old
Ancient magic worked between them to bring
Their lips together with fate's red string

From there it was as if a storm broke loose
Hands strayed from each other and were put to use
To roam their bodies with pent-up need
And savour every last inch with greed

No questions asked and no doubtful thoughts
They let themselves do what they craved for months
The world could be gone outside of the heat
Only touches and moans and hands gripping sheets

That night would forever be burned in their minds
What happened between them was for no one to find
Out; for that passion gave birth to unnatural sins
When beast lied with human, and kin with kin

Love, too, can sometimes lead a path straight to hell
Neither one would ask and neither would tell
If the night that they shared could happen again
Neither one would ask just to spare them the pain

But if love like this was a love that was wrong
If the feelings forbidden and sick, then how come
Was the answer so clear to them when they mated?
Anna was the Alpha, Elsa was her fated

There are ways to keep secrets in the world of men
But beasts speak a language only they understand
It doesn't have words, neither letters nor sounds
It can be only deciphered by one's instinct alone

They could disagree, but the laws clearly stated
No one comes between Alpha wolves and their Fated
So when Anna walked Elsa through the busy town square
There'd be no words exchanged, just disapproving stares

The humans in town still remained unaware
Since the world of the beast didn't mean much to them
But as time passed and the Spring came around
Rumors started to spread in and out of the town

Meanwhile, in the house at the edge of the woods
Sick of lying and hiding, they decided they could
Give in to their feelings; then they had the talk
Everything was clear; secrets were no more

Elsa loved Anna, ever since day one
When she saw her waiting at the airport alone
Saw the changes the years apart brought to her
Though she tried to ignore it, Elsa was just a girl

Anna loved Elsa, and her love was strong
Since the moment she saw her she had felt the bond
But the feelings ran deeper than just magic and fate
She loved her as a person, not only a mate

When all doubts were vanquished, and all thing were settled
Anna called a meeting; all the wolves that she battled
Since the day she arrived to their grandparents' town
And all wolves had gathered in the light of full moon

She spoke out with pride, and she spoke with resolve
Every discontent mutter she would silence with a growl
She decided to finally take her rightful place
As the leader of pack - and announced her mate

When the crowd went wild, Anna stood her ground
But her fangs grew longer and she looked around
With eyes of gold; the men went still
And even Elsa could feel the chill

Run up her spine; in her wolf guise
Anna was menacing; first in her size
Then in sharpness of teeth, and then of her claws
Then, of course, strength - she was stronger than all

But she was still calm - she allowed them to speak
First spoke a young ginger, "you two make me sick."
"This is wrong," added one, "it's a sin," agreed next
"How can you have offspring if you're both of the same sex?"

"She's a human, she's worthless; not to mention the fact
You two come from one womb, you're related by blood."
Anna let the words sink, then raised one of her hands
"If you doubt my decision, I will give you a chance."

"You can challenge me now, in this light of full moon
And to make my point clearer, I can face two of you
Any two that you choose; if you win I'll step down
I will face my defeat and I'll leave this town"

"If I win, however, you will have to accept
The decision I made and you'll give it rest
Once and for all; you will cease all attack
I will be your leader and you'll be my pack"

There were mutters again, but this time content
The men seemed pleased; they considered the offer
Elsa looked to Anna, her heart beating fast
But her Alpha stood strong and was not giving up

Two men were chosen, they stepped out of the crowd
Walked up to Elsa and Anna and vowed
To lead a fair fight and respect the laws
The one left victorious would be leader of all

Anna nodded solemnly and gave both men a hand
She, too, vowed to respect the laws of the land
Then they took a step back, and before Elsa knew
There was one beast before her facing another two

Things happened quickly; there was no time to think
The two men surrounded the Alpha wolf queen
Claws went in first; then came the teeth
And at the sidelines Elsa struggled to breathe

She was scared for her sister; didn't doubt her strength
But there she was fighting not one but two men
And she was cornered; she was on defense
The crowd's roaring cheers were getting intense

But then something happened, faster than sound
One of the men was down flat on the ground
He howled in pain, there was blood on his face
And deep wounds on his arms, and around his waist

The fight was now even, they were now one-on-one
The man hesitated and seemed now overcome
With fear; he looked back for some help
But laws were sacred, so the fight couldn't end

Not without a victor; Elsa grit her teeth
Anna came on hard but she still had to win
And the man, though scared, didn't want to flee
If Anna lost now it would all be for nothing

But she didn't falter; with the second man down
She stood up proud before the whole crowd
Didn't have to say it; the deal couldn't be clearer
Anna won a fair fight and was their true leader

Strange are the ways in the realm of the beasts
For with this one fight all the men's protests ceased
As if by a touch of a magic wand
Everything was settled, all resentment gone

When that night passed and gave way to dawn
All the wolf-men returned back to town
Elsa and Anna were left there alone
To discuss what passed, and what was to come

"I'm not sure what happened, how you managed to win,
And how things went to this from 'it's a vile sin!'
But I take it you're now the true leader of pack?"
Elsa asked softly, patching Anna's back

Anna smiled. "Yes, and it means I'll be tied to this land
Until some brave idiot wants to challenge my command
But you'll be at my side, and I will keep you safe"
She took Elsa's hand as she vowed that again

Overcome by love, Elsa leant in to kiss
Anna's bruised cheek, black eye and cut lips
There were things to sort still, but at least for now
It was just Elsa and Anna, alone on their own

In a small town in Montana their story begins
And it serves as a reminder that love
always
wins