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I am hooked on Wolf Lake. I wish Sci-Fi would do something with it. Until then I too have not only read the great stories listed on this website as means to bringing the story to a close, but have let my imagination run wild with "What if…" So with that said, here is my "what if?"

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During the course of my imagination I may take creative liberties and add new, minor characters. If the names do not match names from the show it may not be a mistake. Sorry, as my imagination runs with me things happen, like new minor characters to help my plot.

Also: A chapter does not equal an episode, and even two chapters may not equal an episode. I am just breaking where it seems natural to me so that it doesn't get to long to read.

Thank you to the reviewer who pointed out that Sophia is never actually referred to as Sophie in the series. Who knows if it might not have changed as the series went on, but I watched all 9 episodes again, and it was always Sophia (from what I heard.) Thanks for that.

I have had trouble figuring out format so for know a line is a paragraph break- unless an A/N tells otherwise.

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The next morning the town was still buzzing with what had happened the night before at the meeting

The next morning the town was still buzzing with what had happened the night before at the meeting. Even those not of the pack could tell that something important had happened the night before. Sophia was at her locker getting her books when Scott approached her. "Hey Sophia, I haven't really seen you in a while. Never did figure out why you went running that night after you flipped Luke onto his car. How did you do that anyway, you take martial arts or something? Anyway, I wanted to ask you, would you be interested in going out again?" "I'm sorry Scott, but the thing is, after that night I talked to Luke about what had happened and we finally decided that we were going to stop pretending that we didn't have feelings for one another. I mean I like you, and maybe if Luke wasn't in the picture." Sophia let herself leave it there. She could sense that Luke was fast approaching, and that he didn't like Scott being so close to her. She was so distracted by Luke's approach that she hadn't noticed that Scott had grabbed her hand. "Sophia, listen. Luke is probably just playing you; everyone knows that he and Presley have a thing. He's the kind of guy that's just after one thing, and that's it. I like you to much to not warn you, you may get hurt." "Luke is not playing me. The thing between Presley and Luke is over. I was wrong, but I was just going out with you because I liked you and I hoped you would take my mind off of Luke. But now Luke and I are together." Sophia tried to yank her hand back, but Scott still had a firm grip on it. She was trying to make him leave because Luke was approaching fast and there is no telling what he would do to Scott now that he had touched her. Scott squeezed her hand hard enough that it caused her to gasp from the shock of the budding, burning pain. "Sophia, I don't know what has gotten into you. You did that weird thing with Luke and then you missed a week of school. Now you are Luke are together. I think your delusional if you think it is going to last. I really like you Sophia. I think we'd be good together." Sophia's hand was starting to really burn from where Scott would not let her go. "Scott, let go of my hand, your hurting me. I was trying to be straight with you, and you just don't seem to get it. Leave me alone; there will never be an us. Luke and I are together, and if you keep trying to pursue me Luke might actually hurt you. I mean, we were friends before the date, and maybe we can be again. But nothing will ever happen between us." Sophia saw Scott's eyes go wide. "Oh, so that's how it is. I understand now. Sophia Donner thinks she's in love because she put out. Stay with that dog then, I wouldn't want Luke's leftovers anyway." With that he finally released her hand and started to storm off. Just then Luke arrived. He was about to go after him and tear him apart for touching Sophia and talking to her like that when he glanced at Sophia. She was leaning against the lockers. "Luke-" Was all Sophia got out before she slumped down the lockers and passed out. Luke's pursuit of Scott was given up in light of Sophia's need for him. He gathered her in his arms and took her to the nurse, who also happened to be a member of the pack.

"So tell me again Mr. Cates what happened?" "Someone was touching her; I could feel her pain, and he was saying things to upset her. She was trying not to make a huge deal because he was human. I was just about to chase after him regardless of what when she passed out. She'll be fine, right?" "Sure she will; I explained how those mated cannot stand the touch of another. She was also picking up on his feelings of animosity towards her and you." Sherman said as he came in the door. Just then Sophia came to. "What happened?" "You passed out dear." The nurse replied. Sherman turned then to Luke and said, "Luke, I need to talk to Sophia in private, could you excuse us?" With that Luke went out the door. "Sophia, the nurse needs to ask you some questions, and I thought it would be better to do so without Luke here." "Okay, what are they?" Sophia asked looking at the nurse. "Well dear, they are just very simple questions, some of which are just a formality. They are standard for all new pack members. From the fact that you're mated we can correctly assume that you are sexual active, right?" Sophia blushed at that question. "Yes." She replied in just above a whisper. "Good, know, normally this is not a pack issue, but since your father may have not told you are I must ask you, you are aware of how the wolven reproductive organs work?" "You mean they differ?" "Slightly; like regular humans our women have a menstrual cycle, but it also differs slightly. There is the menstrual cycle once a month for about a week; then normally 2 weeks after the cycle has run its course for about six months a wolven's hormones increase and make her very fertile; about 2 times a year. It is why there is such as high rate of multiple pregnancies in the pack. Though pregnancy is possible during other times it is very rare, it is normally during those two weeks in which most pregnancies occur. However, hormones are different for those just flipped. I must ask, since you have been sexual active have you taken any preventative measures." Sophia's eyes just grew. She had never thought about it. She just shook her head no. "Then I must inform you that because the sexual act was used to bring on the change, as a result you changed your normally pattern. In these cases the extreme fertile period begins right after the flip and last for about 2 weeks. You are actually almost out of the fertile time period. But if you and Mr. Cates are not ready for parenthood I suggest you consider preventive measures. Birth control pills will not work because of the changes in our hormonal structure, but regular means will. However, it may be too late already, and because you are half human, things could be different as well, only time will really tell. Anyway, pregnancy symptoms would actually begin to appear very soon if you are, and they very closely mirror those of normal humans, with the increase of hormones being larger, causing more noticeable mood swings. And during pregnancy one should not flip after the end of the first trimester; meaning after the third month, for before then the pregnancy can adapt with the changes, but after then the infants are too formed and human to be accommodated in the wolf form, and so flipping can injury them and the mother, possibly killing them both." Sophia was taking this all in. She might, right now, be pregnant. Her father never really had the "sex talk" with her and what she learned in Health Class was not specific to the pack, but only humans. She wondered if Luke knew about this. What would he say if she was pregnant? The nurse said that symptoms should appear soon. "When you say they mirror normal humans, you mean like morning sickness, no periods and that sort of stuff?" "Yes." Well then, Sophia would know very soon if it was true. "What is taking so long in there?" Luke asked her. "Are we done?" Sophia asked. "For know yes, but remember, prevention. If you discover it's too late you need to come back and see me." "Sure will, thanks." "I'm on my way now, just an intro into Health Class for Pack members 101." "Okay, see you later." Sophia said as she went out the door.

As Sophia went out the door Sherman smiled at the nurse. "You may or may not be seeing Sophia one day on that matter, but when that time comes no one is to know, not her father and not the alpha. The very future of the pack could depend on it and your ability to keep silent. Understood?" The nurse nodded her head yes. "Good." With that Sherman left the nurses station too.

Luke met Sophia in the hallway. "Soph, I think we should go home for the day." "What? School is not over yet, and I have to work later. Really, I'm fine." "You passed out. What if someone touches you again? You'll pass out and I will have to try my hardest not to kill anyone. If I hadn't be so worried about you I would have chased that ungulate down and-, well I don't know. When you called my name and started to fall he went out of my mind. I was just raging to get a hold of him before I got there. I could feel your pain. You never belonged with him, not just because you were mine, but because you are too good for him. The fates have blessed me, for you're too good for me too." "Okay, who are you and what have you done with the real Luke Cates." Sophia said smiling. She reached over to hold one of Luke's hands. "We are both blessed. Remember, there hasn't been a mated pair centuries. Funny enough, that last mated pair were my ancestors." "What do you mean? I thought the last mated pair where the last white wolf and her alpha mate." "They were. They are part of the Donner line, one of the reasons the family name is in line for alpha and so prestigious among the pack. It was when they died and that their daughter married that a Donner stepped back from being alpha for a while. Then it came back to the Donner's till dad turned down alpha to marry my mom." "I didn't know that. Sherman didn't tell us that in class either." "Yeah, well, my dad didn't tell me, I had to research about it myself. Dad was never one to talk about things related to the pack with me." Sophia leaned against the wall. "You know, I am getting pretty tired, maybe you're right, and we should go home." It had been a pretty busy 24 hours. With the almost challenge, the pack meeting, the wedding, the thing with Scott and then the bombshell she received in the nurses station Sophia was pretty wiped out. Luke wrapped his arm around her waist. "Let's go then. I'll take us home."

As they walked in the front door of Luke's house Vivian called out, "Luke, Sophia- you guys are home early, school isn't over yet." "Sophia was tired mom, so I brought her home so she could go to bed." "Oh, Luke could I talk to you for a moment." "After I get Sophia settled I'll come back down." Sophia was growing more tired by the minute and Luke all but carried her up the stairs. He placed her in his bed and pulled the blankets over her. By the time he had done that Sophia was fast asleep. Luke kissed her forehead before he left the room and went down the stairs. "Luke, I know last night was a lot for you both, but the next time you feel the need to leave school early you need to follow proper channels. Before you got home the school called the Sheriff to check on Sophia because she had left school without signing out after a trip to the nurse's station, and they were worried. Of course Matt had no idea, so he called me. He was actually on the phone as you pulled up and I told him I would call him back after I spoke to you. Why did Sophia have to go to the nurse?" "She passed out. That Nichols ungulate grabbed her, insulted her, and caused her pain. If Sophia hadn't passed out I probably would have killed him. But as he let her go Sophia passed out. Instead of chasing him I took Sophia to see the nurse. Afterwards I could feel how tired it had made her. She had been tired that whole day; I was tying my strength to hers to keep her going. She needed to rest after that incident. I decided it was best if we came home. Because if someone touched her again and caused her harm, it wouldn't matter, it would be the last thing they did." "Luke, I speak not only as your mother, but as alpha of this pack. You need to learn how to control these impulses. You also need to learn to respect the human authorities that are in place and not make waves. Waves are what risk our exposure." Luke looked at his mother. "Then let me tell you this, as not only my mother, but my alpha. My mate comes before anyone and anything else, even a direct order from the alpha. I know you have dreams of me taking over as alpha but know this. My mate is the most important thing to me, not the pack. Her needs, her cares, are my own. I feel what she is feeling. When she is in pain, I feel the pain, and I must fix it. It is my duty to see that she is comfortable and looked after. It what you had us pledge to one another last night. It is what my very soul cries out for. I can't stand her pain. I will not allow it. And those who are the cause of her pain will be punished. You caused extra stress on her when you called that meeting. Today the mental links were going full force. Sophia has yet to learn how to fully block those she does not want to hear. I had to help her, and still it was a constant bombardment talking about what had happened last night. Your dream of me as alpha is almost assured because of the very color of my mate's coat. But know this, the next time you cause her discomfort or pain I will make you regret it as well. The fact that you are my mother and my alpha does not enter into it. I know what you did to Ruby." Luke's eyes glowed just then. "And I saw you the night of Dad's funeral with that usurper Tyler. I respect what you have done in efforts to protect me as you call it, but know this. I am no longer blind to some of your faults. You are my mother, you are my alpha, but Sophia is my mate. She will forever come before you and the pack. Now we are through talking. Sophia is having troubled dreams and I must go calm her." With that Luke left his mother's office, leaving his mother to watch him leave with her mouth open.

Vivian: For years she had worried if Luke had it in him to be alpha, or if he was indeed a spoiled rich kid, as he so often portrayed. Last night she had got a taste of Luke's backbone when he dared to give her an order on protecting his mate. She hated that Luke had seen her with Tyler. She regretted that liaison herself as well. It was behind her as alpha now. She had watched him spend time with the younger girls of the pack, and had actually warned him against spending time with Sophia because she hadn't flipped, and probably couldn't. Sophia had proved her wrong though. Not only had she flipped, but into a white wolf of all things. She had pushed Ruby into the marriage with Tyler, knowing full well that Tyler was using the threat against Luke and John as a bargaining chip, for she was the one who had alluded to the fact that Ruby would do anything for her brother and the man she loved. She knew that Tyler wanted Ruby because he wanted to be the next alpha. She had figured that with Tyler tied up with Ruby she could continue on the path of making sure Luke made alpha. Then, she herself became alpha. Ruby had escaped and Vivian had all put ordered a catch and kill on her only to find out she had been held prisoner by that wacko doctor. Then John Kanin had let her escape. Ruby and she had never been close, and now it seemed as if she was losing the only family she had as Luke let her know that Sophia was the most important thing in his life. Luke was indeed now showing signs that he could make a good alpha. Though the goal would be for an alpha to value the welfare of the pack over all, for a white wolf the welfare of the pack was often tied into their very own welfare. So if Luke valued the welfare of his mate, he would value the welfare of the pack. She knew that she had tried to be preemptive on having Luke and Sophia have an official ceremony, so that no one would challenge their right to be together, but for some reason she could not shake the feeling and a sense of fear that by forcing Sophia to reveal her coat color before she had fully come to terms with all of her wolven gifts she might have made a bigger mistake then she thought. One that might cause lasting problems for the pack. Vivian couldn't help put feel that something bad was about to happen.

Sophia woke up to find herself wrapped in Luke's arms. His scent was surrounding her. She just drew in a depth breath and enjoyed the smell of him. Luke opened his eyes then to look at her. "Hello sleepy head" he said playfully. "I can't believe I was that tired. Now I'm starving though. Let's go find something to eat." Sophia moved out of the bed. "I am going to need something more then your T-shirt to go downstairs in though." "Your clothes are in the chair, or you can grab a pair of sweats from the third draw in the dresser." Luke said as he moved out of bed and reached for a shirt, having left his jeans on when he had climbed into bed. He laughed as he heard Sophia's stomach growl. Sophia shot him a look. "I told you I was hungry." She said as she opened the door and moved to the stairs, with Luke right behind her. When the got to the kitchen Luke went over to the stove and took out two plates. "I had the cook keep them warming for us." "That was thoughtful of you. I'm starved, let's eat." Sophia could smell the delicious meal and her mouth was watering. She followed Luke as he set the plate down on the little bar counter with stools pulled up to it and got them silverware to eat with. "So, are you feeling better know?" "Yes, you were right; I really needed to just take a rest." Sophia thought again about what the nurse had told her earlier. "Luke, um, well." Sophia blushed. She didn't know why she was having trouble asking Luke this question, considering that now they were actually married. "What is it Sophia?" "Remember how I said I was having a pack health class 101, well did they ever teach you guys about that stuff?" "Sure, right after most of us flipped why." Luke knew then in theory. "Luke, how many 'others' have you helped flip?" Sophia asked, suddenly upset at the prospect that Luke could have gotten someone else pregnant. "None Sophia. Guys joke about it, but honestly, none of us really have." "When you offered that one time you sounded like you knew what you where talking about." Luke was starting to squirm in his seat. Talking to your mate about previous 'encounters' was a little difficult. "It can bring on a flip any time really, not just the first time. Why all these questions all of a sudden?" Sophia didn't know how to proceed from there. Did she come right out and ask if Luke new about the fertile time, the equivalent of heat for those wolven? "Luke, we haven't been taken precautions." "What do you mean-OH." Luke said as he understood. "We should be safe, I mean, you aren't in heat." "Luke, it doesn't work that way when- well, when you bring on the flip for the first time like we did with mine it causes the onset of a 'pre-heat' sort of that last for about 2 weeks. That's why I asked." Sophia's eyes glowed as she growled. "Lucas Cates, I will have to hurt you if you have ever gotten someone else pregnant." "Sophia, sweetheart, I am always careful, I can assure you that it has been a lot longer then two weeks before I have been with someone after they have flipped, and I have always taken precautions anyway." Then Luke's face froze as it seemed to sink in to what Sophia had said earlier about the two weeks. "Sophia, is this what the nurse talked to you about? I can't believe I didn't know this. I hadn't given it much thought. Those two weeks are almost up, but we haven't, I haven't…You mean you could be pregnant?" "The nurse thought it could happen. She told me that I should know soon, that the symptoms are similar to that of what a regular human would experience." Sophia looked over at Luke who was smiling broadly and laughing. "What's so funny?" "I was thinking it was a good think we got married last night. Also, that your father might entertain thoughts of killing me if you are." "And that is funny to you?" "No, not really. What is funny is that I never thought that I would actually be excited about the possibility. I mean, we are both so young, but I wouldn't mind it if you were. But, how do you feel about it?" "I'm a little nervous. If I'm not then I think we should definitely make sure that we take precautions so that we can wait till we at least finish school. If I am I think that it will make me very happy. It will be a lot to deal with, but like you said, I wouldn't mind. It's not like it would be the end of the world." With that the finished eating their dinner.

Across town things were not so light hearted. Tyler Creed was still fuming about Ruby's disappearance again. He was still angry that Ruby had tried to kill him that night before she had been captured by that crazy hunter. Then John Kanin had let her go. Nothing seemed to be going as he planned. He had lost out being alpha to Vivian of all people, who had cut him lose and now wouldn't even give him the time of day. He knew that with them it had been all about the pleasure and business, but it still rubbed his fur the wrong way that Vivian seemed to favor panting after the sheriff now a days. If his life could get any worse he didn't think so. And recent matters only contributed to it. Who would have thought that the Sheriff's zoo bait daughter would have been able to flip, and not only flip but be a white wolf as well? The fact that she was also mated to that disrespectful pup all but assured that Lucas Cates would follow in his father and mother's paw prints and be the next alpha. The fact that Tyler had married Ruby, the only white wolf at the time was supposed to assure him the spot of alpha. But Ruby had made him all but a laughing stock as most of the pack seemed to know that his wife was in love with another, and that Tyler couldn't seem to control her. The Cates family was becoming a bane to his existence. One that he would soon have to find a way to take care of.

A/N: I am working on something for Ruby and John for the next chapter. Until next week...