A/N: Welcome to the sequel of my previous story "Runaways". If you haven't read that story yet then you should before reading this (It's on my profile), it will help you understand what's happening. Now I'm sure most of you are thinking "Okay it must be rated M for romance". You are correct but don't worry I will warn you and make that chapter optional to read for those who don't like that kind of thing. Once again I thank you all for reading the last story, without the support you wouldn't be reading this right now. So with no further delay we rejoin Kate and Humphrey at the pack dinner.


Humphrey's POV

The many voices of wolves could be heard socializing around me. Everyone was having a good time treating themselves to caribou, squirrels, deer, and anything else that was meat related. Winston, along with Kate and I, decided to hold a pack dinner in celebration of our wedding. It may seem a little laid back and on the down low compared to the moonlight howls that most couples chose to have after their wedding. But we wanted to keep our wedding quiet since we didn't feel the need to go all out because of it. Besides there was a moonlight howl only a couple of days ago after Garth and Lilly's wedding. So most wolves didn't mind their not being one.

It was quickly getting dark as the sun's light slowly disappeared. The half new moon could be seen hanging above shedding its light down onto the forest. It wasn't much but it was enough to see everything around you without too much trouble. About twenty wolves had showed up to the dinner, most were western since it was in our feeding grounds. The only eastern wolf who came was Tony who was talking with Winston and Eve across the way. Mostly everyone had formed into groups around the pile of food occasionally moving between the groups to talk with other friends. I was sitting under a tree with Kate by my side, she was talking with Lilly and Garth who were seated next to us.

I hadn't paid attention to what they were talking about as I was admiring the sky above. Some stars had started to appear and were twinkling like they always did. A few became covered as clouds floated by blocking them from my sight. As always I had been trapped in my thoughts, I really needed to stop getting zoned out so much. I always smiled because they were always about Kate and I, and my mind was thinking about what our future holds. It was something I wondered about a lot now, I was curious as to what other great things we will experience together. The outcomes were endless and perhaps I should stop wondering and just enjoy the ride.

"Isn't that right Humphrey?" I came out of my thoughts after hearing my name called. I looked over at the three of them to see that they were all looking at me.

"I'm sorry what?" I said. Kate let out a small laugh seeing that I was totally not paying attention to their conversation. "I was telling Lilly and Garth that I am training you to be an alpha" She said

"Oh yes, I was curious about learning how to hunt so I asked her to train me. I also felt bad after seeing her do all the hunting during our trip." I said agreeing "I told you I didn't mind" She argued.

"I know but still, whose going have to provide and protect you if you get hurt or something?" I say looking at her.

The main and important reason I wanted to train was because if Kate wanted to have family then I would have to become the sole provider during the months she was pregnant. At least it wouldn't be as hard now that we were in Jasper and in a pack where I could just come to the feeding grounds to get food.

"I suppose you have a point there, it's good to have that just in case something did happen to me." She said.

"So are you just teaching him what we learned in alpha school?" Garth asked "Yes, my dad gave me every other day off from alpha duties so that I could train him." She said.

"That sounds nice, I wish I had every other day off." He said "It's only until he's fully trained and promoted to alpha status, I look forward to him and I hunting together." She said happily.

I looked forward to it as well, we've already hunted together once before and I enjoyed it. "Yeah it sounds like fun" I agreed getting a smile from her.

"You know maybe you could do the same with me Garth" Lilly said looking at him "You mean train you?" He asked sounding confused.

I was confused as well, I didn't expect Lilly to be even interested in what alphas do. But maybe after being with Garth she developed an interest to it. "Yeah, I mean I don't want to have the full training like Humphrey. But I would at least like to learn how to protect myself and learn some fighting techniques." She said.

We all had surprised looks on our faces after hearing that she wanted to get some training. "We'll if that's what you want then I'll be glad to teach you. We just have to see if your father will give me some days off to do that for you." He said.

"Or I could teach her" Kate offered "Sis are you sure? You're already teaching Humphrey and you're giving him full training." Lilly said looking at her.

"I'm sure, besides you only have to be there during the time I teach him fighting and protection. You don't mind right?" She said saying the last part to me.

"Of course not, the more the greater" I said, it did sound nice to have someone else there getting trained with me.

"Oh thank you sis" Lilly said giving her a hug "Your welcome Lilly" She said giggling from her reaction. "And Garth doesn't have to miss any alpha duties" She added looking at him.

"As much as I like days off, yeah I'll admit that I do enjoy having alpha duties." He said with Lilly returning beside him.

"I do as well, but not as much as I enjoy spending time with this guy" Kate said putting her paw on my head and messing up my mane. I just laughed before shaking my head to somewhat fix my fur, the wedding was over so there was need to be all formal anymore.

"Alright you two love birds..." Garth commented with a slick smile receiving a laugh from Lilly. "Hey! Not like you two aren't the same" Kate argued.

His smile went away knowing that she was right "Fair enough, not like there's nothing wrong with it anyway." He said. Everyone nodded in agreement just before Winston and Eve came up to us shortly followed by Tony

"You four seem to be talking about something fun." Winston said joining the circle we were all in. "You could say that" Was all Kate said receiving a raised eyebrow from him. He looked like we wanted to know but before asking further Lilly interrupted.

"Hey dad, Kate's going to teach me fighting and protection moves alongside Humphrey." She said excitedly. "That's wonderful Lilly, what made you want that?" He asked

"Well after hearing that Humphrey was being trained I wanted to be able to protect myself as well. You know just in case something happens." She said "Well that sounds like a great idea sweetie." Eve said happily.

"Yeah and instead of Garth training her I figured it would be easier if she was with Humphrey and I during that stage of the training." Kate added. "I'm glad" Winston said

"Well we came over to say that some wolves would like a speech" He said looking at Kate and I. I have him a confused look, 'Why would they want us to give a speech?' I asked myself. I couldn't see any reason too but there had to be one.

"What do you mean by a speech?" I asked "I don't remember that being a part of the dinner plan."

"I know but they insist, it's not the first time there's been a speech at a wedding saying thank you and how happy you are." He said. I looked over at Kate who looked as confused as I was "Well better not keep them waiting then" She said getting up and beginning to head towards the head alphas den that was just a stone's throw away.

However Winston held up his paw stopping her "Just Humphrey has to go up, the groom only does the speech" He said. Kate looked back at me, I actually became slightly nervous. I wasn't the kind of wolf that likes speaking in front of large crowds, as evidence of earlier today.

"Uhh, do I have to?" I asked, I wasn't only nervous about it but I had no idea what to say. "It would be nice if you did. Come on its not that bad just tell them that you're happy and who you want to thank for making your marriage possible." He said looking at me

I let out a sigh, might as well just do it and get it over with. Thankfully I got a few ideas already coming into my head. "Alright I'll do it, not making any promises that I'll be good though." I said getting up.

"Don't be so hard on yourself honey, I'm sure you'll do great" Kate said with a reassuring smile as I walked up beside her. "I'm sorry I'll do the best I can, sound better?" I said.

She laughed "Much better" She said before returning to sit under the tree with Garth and Lilly. Winston motioned for me to follow him as we both headed towards his den.

I already knew who I had to thank, I just had to get it into the right words. I spent the short walk up to his den thinking about what to say and by the time we got there I had a basic plan in my head. It may be sloppy but at least it will be somewhat of a speech. We stood along the edge of the platform that was in front of the den. Overlooking the wolves below that were too busy talking and eating food to notice us. Winston cleared his throat before speaking to get everyone's attention.

"Could I please have everyone's attention" He said loudly over the constant chatter. Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to our leader.

"Thank you, Humphrey has a few words that he would like to share with you." He said before backing away and sitting off to the side of me leaving only me before everyone. I gave a nervous smile as some clapped happy to see that they had gotten me to deliver a speech for whatever reason.

"Um, Hello" I started, looking over the crowd thinking of what to start with. "So I heard you guy's wanted me to give a speech, am I right?" I asked

I could hear a few say "Yeah!" and clap their paws, I smiled before continuing "Alright well first of all I would like to say thank you for those who came to whiteness our wedding, and to you guys who are here right now. We're thankful that our wedding has become reality, and there no better way than having it in the pack you grew up in." I said constantly changing the direction I was looking about the crowd.

"As I'm sure you all know their used to be a law that kept us from marrying and even kept us from being together in this pack. We almost ran away because of it, but if it wasn't for my wife's amazing idea then we would be long gone from here. So you can all thank her for the way our packs were united through the marriage of Lilly and Garth." I said pointing towards where she sat near then back of the crowd.

Everyone cheered as she just gave a big smile looking at me. I smiled back before continuing "But she's not the only one to thank" I said gesturing towards Winston.

"Our leader's Winston and Tony abolished the alphas over omegas law so that both couples could marry and untie the packs doing so." It was Winston's and Tony's turn to receive an applause. Winston waved at the crowd smiling, Tony doing the same down below.

"And not to forget, Lilly, she came up to Kate and I and told us that she and Garth were in love. This in turn gave Kate the idea that changed everything for us." I said looking at Lilly who was surprised that she was to thank. Once again she got an applause as well just like everyone else I had mentioned.

"So here we are now, two packs united as one through true love and not forced marriage. And if you ask me that is something we should all be proud off, so give yourselves a round of applause for that." I said clapping my paws with them following.

This was going surprisingly well, it was like I was on fire or something because I couldn't sound anymore better than I could right now. 'Alright now to finish this off' I thought to myself as the crowd grew silent waiting for what I had to say next.

"So what about me?" I asked to no one in particular "Well I am one damn lucky wolf to have the love of my life, which is an alpha, as my wife here today. I have loved Kate ever since we were teen wolves and even though I didn't know it at the time it was there. I knew all too well that it was impossible for us to ever be together but I never gave up hope. I was determined to tell her my feelings even if she said no, because I could at least say I tired. But she didn't say no, and here we are now deep in love with each other and things couldn't be anymore better for two of us." I said

"Thank you Winston, and everyone else for allowing Kate and I to be together here in Jasper, our forever home. Enjoy the rest of your night" I concluded receiving a cheer from everyone.

Winston walked up next to me with a smile "And you said you wouldn't be any good" He said sarcastically. I laughed "Sometimes I just surprise myself" I said.

We left from the rock I was perched on and headed back down into the crowed towards where Kate was with everyone else. She quickly walked up to me cheering with glee before giving me a quick kiss "That was amazing Humphrey!" She said smiling "I told you, you would do great"

"Yeah you did, it must have brought me good luck" I said smiling back as we rejoined the group.

Everyone else was impressed by my speech and needless to say I was as well. I have no idea how I did that and I kind of regret being all nervous before doing it. It wasn't that bad at all to be up there talking about what you're thankful about. I'm just glad Winston gave me some advice on what to say because I would have been lost without it. It was over and done with now and I could enjoy the rest of the night hanging out with everyone until this quiet celebration comes to a close.