Chapter 4: First full moon.
The next month passed the same way, we would gather together at the pancake-house to have breakfast together to then spend the rest of the morning and all afternoon training and me teaching them about the costumes of a werewolf pack. Luckily for me Beacon Heels High was in summer vacation so there was no problem with this arrangement for now. MY Mate had also suggested to make pack meetings so we could discuss the situation of the pack and our territory as well as getting to know each other better. So ever since we had been meeting each friday night, the first two times at Jackson's but from now on at the Hale-house, and after discussing the situation of the pack we have homemade dinner by OUR Luna while we watch a movie.
MY pack had grown in stability and unity, during this month we had became a family. I felt as a father with his wife, son and daughter in law when we all went to the mall, outside the city so no one will recognize us, to buy the furniture for the just reconstructed Hale-house. We weren't only strong cause we were close but because each one of us was falling perfectly on their position.
MY Mate got in shape after years of not using her magic and even advanced a lot in her fire power, according to her feeling angry helps her at getting her out but the thought of me anchors her so she doesn't lose control. Also, she takes her position as the Luna of the pack gratefully. When someone is feeling bad she is there to console them, she gives advice whenever they are needed, she cooks us the most delicious food I had ever tasted and she is always there to keep me grounded. My relationship with her is perfect in every way. Even though we have to go outside of Beacon Heels if we want to have a date, we have to hide that we are together cause she still is underage and her father is the Sheriff. The only problem we had until now was that she got very angry at me when I replaced, without her permission, all her wardrobe with brand new clothes from Muses. Stiles thought that I was trying to change her, so she would be what I wanted her to be. But when I explained to her how much My wolf hated to see her wearing the clothes of other persons brands and that she was what I had always wanted, she began to wear them with pride at being marked as MINE ONLY.
Jackson, well-behaved and always ready to please Jackson, was the best Beat I could ever ask for. He does as he is told to, learn fast, loves to be a werewolf, puts the pack first and is not afraid of following his instincts. He had been very dedicated when I was teaching him about his tasks as a Second Beta and about how a born werewolf has to act. Until now he had not disappointed me once. I even laughed when the girls had came to me to tell me that Jackson had picked up a fight with Scott, because he was an Omega in his Alpha's territory.
Last but not least Lydia, was a sharp and cunning bitch. I had never seen anyone that was able to understand and learn how to be an emissary and a banshee in two weeks. She even sealed an alliance, with my permission, with Magnus's coven after they had finished with the reconstruction of the Hale-house. MY Luna was right, she was going to be very good to the pack. She still had to practice her banshee powers but she has all the supernatural politics assimilated, as if she had been prepared all her life for being and emissary.
But what's most important about all this, is that it had prepared us for the first mating of the pack... last night's full moon was for MY Mate and I. Everything was ready, I had built with my own hands a comfy and homey cabin in middle of the preserve to show MY Mate that I can provide for her. Next to the lake, where the moon shines the brightest, was laid the fur of a mountain lion, so Stiles would notices how strong is her mate. And laid down next to the fur was a dead deer and two wild rabbits hunted by Jackson and Lydia, a token of their congratulation for the mating of their Alpha pair.
I could hear the rapid beats of my nervous mate's heart. I couldn't blame her, we were going to have sex in front of the one she considers a brother and her best female friend. I was feeling a bit guilty about it, I knew that non-werewolves found this disturbing but it was tradition that any couple that wanted to be mated needed to do the ritual in front of the whole pack. I hoped that Sties would get more comfortable about it with time, cause even if it wasn't during the mating ritual being seen by your pack while you are having sexual interactions was completely normal for werewolves and an experience I hope I'll be able to have in the future.
On the other hand, as the night went through I began to really comprehend what my parents meant by telling me that I'll have conflicted emotions once I am mated. Hearing her moans and cries under the moonlight made my wolf howl in pride and possessiveness, wanting to show everyone that only HE could turn her into that puddle of pleasure. However, HE also wanted to kill anyone that dare to look at his... no, OUR Mate with lustful eyes. Even though I had all this emotions clouding my senses, it didn't stop me from claiming Stiles or from make her mine in every way known by men and animals.
-What are you thinking love?- snapped me from my thoughts the sleeping voice of MY Mate.
-About you, me, us and OUR pack- I answered before taking possession of her lips, loving the mewl she did. But felt like someone had slapped me when I felt her wince against me- What's wrong? Did I hurt you last night?!- horrible thoughts came rushing to my mind. "I just mated with her and now she is hurt because of me. Why do I always have to hurt the ones I love?!".
Noticing my train of thoughts Luna pecked my lips sweetly stopping it from going further- I'm fine Derek- she tried to assure me but my wolf and I could smell the blood, a proof of the damage I made- It hurts because you took my virginity last night, it's normal.
"Well that made sense she was a vir... She what?!"- You are a virgin?!- I exclaimed shocked. "How did I let something this important slip from me?!" however my wolf couldn't be happier, we were her first and last ones.
-Was a virgin- she purred seductively making me shiver in pleasure- Now I am ONLY YOURS, MY Alpha- she murmured against my lips before kissing me. When we broke apart I howled proudly, announcing my claim and smiled when another howl responded mine- Was that Jackson?
-Yes, he is waiting for us with Lydia at our house- I answered her, almost purring when I said 'our house'- They got lunch ready for us, it's deer with curly fries and salads.
-I love this pack!- announced jokingly Stiles but I smiles despite of it, cause I knew that she really did mean it. After taking a bath and dressing she climbed on my back so we could return to our house, she couldn't take a step without wincing. I didn't know if I should be proud or guilty about it, I just was sure as hell that I had assured her that I was the best decision she could have made for a mate. When we entered the newly rebuilt Hale-house both Jackson and Lydia bared their necks in respect for their Alpha- pair, now I couldn't be happier. I have a mate, a second Beta and an emissary... I have a family once again, it is just a dream came true- It will take some time to get used to that.
-Don't worry it will feel natural from now on, just let your new Luna instincts take over- I told her before putting her down on the chair at the left of mine, I sat on the head of the table with Jackson at my right and Lydia sat at the other side of my Beta. I served myself first and then to MY Mate, following the tradition, only when we had both had a first bite of our small feast, I said to the rest of the pack- You can serve yourselves now- and they did as I told them, they surely were hungry. Although, Stiles and I woke up at noon they surely woke up early. So they spent all morning without eating because the day after a mating, the pack only ate when they were all together. Even though the silence was comfortable and nice, I wanted to hear the voices of my pack members- I hope there were no problems while we were out.
- Everything was fine- answered automatically Jackson, making me smile. "Yeah, he truly is a perfect wolf"- Our Luna's father called asking for her but I told him that she was sleeping already- he continued.
-Dad?- MY Mate asked surprised- He never calls when he has the night-shift and knows that I am staying at a friend's house. Did he say what he wanted from me?
-Yeah It seems like there was a murderer, he just wanted to check that you were at home with me and not running around when there was a wild animal killing people- I huffed in annoyance, "Just when you thought that everything was calm, problems come to bother the peace. Maybe it was , he only was able to survive a full moon without killing anyone because Stiles was there to stop him. And last night she was with me, leaving him on his own". As if he was reading my thoughts Jackson answered my mental question- It wasn't Scott, Lydia already checked with Alison by phone that he was with her all night- I nodded at my emissary, happy that they were taking their jobs seriously and not as a juvenile whim 'to belong'- We tried to get as much information as we could from the Sheriff, Alpha.
-That would have been difficult- commented Stiles- My father never lets anything slip from him, he always says and I quote: 'It is confidential information, you shouldn't know about it'.
-Well he did let some info slip from him, when a scared worried teen asked him for assurance- Lydia winked at her, continuing telling us what happened yesterday night- The victim was , he owns the cemetery of the city. The witnesses said that he got in his car to search for his son, one of Jackson's fellow lacrosse members, who now is missing. To then be found ripped into pieces, by some passing guy. I also called a friend of my mother that works at the morgue to ask him what was going on, It looks like was paralyzed by a poison before being killed- I raised my eyebrow in questioning- I know Alpha, this wasn't the job of another wolf... we have a new enemy. I still don't know what he is, but I'll find out as fast as I can.
-I know you will- I told her trying to show my confidence in her, and by her smirk I knew I was able to.
-Stiles I'll need to borrow some of your books for information- Lydia resumed the conversation- Stiles what's wrong?
I looked at MY Mate who had a worried look on her face- Luna do you know who is killed that man?- asked her as gentle as I could.
-No, but we need to find Isaac!- she told me with a concern tone, "Isaac?"- He is the son that is missing and the guy from school wanted you to turn- she continued- His father beats him almost all the time, I always tried to talk to him. Tell him that my dad is the Sheriff and he could help, but the only thing he took from me was the comfort and friendship I gave him... and now he is God knows where, surely hurt and very scared- she looked up from her plate, at me with teary eyes that broke my heart- I know that you wanted to wait another month before starting to turn people, but now he is all alone in the world. He has no family left... Isaac needs a pack to support him and take care of him- she took my hands on her trebling ones- Please Derek, I never asked anything from you... so can you do this for me?
Without missing a heartbeat I began giving out orders- Lydia go to the library and began the research on what are we facing now- she nodded her head, already walking out of the room- Jackson patrol the perimeter for any sign of danger, check that all the protective runes that Stiles put are intact and when you have finished that return to the house to protect the girls. However, if you find our enemy you call me and do not face him on your own if it's not necessary- he turn into his Beta form and rushed out of the house- Babe I need you to calm down, I'll do my best to find OUR soon-to-be new pup- she smiled at me as if I had just hanged the moon for her, making my wolf purr in happiness- No dry those tears and rest, or go and help Lydia with the research.
-What will you do?- she asked me in confusion.
-I'll go in search of Isaac- I answered before beginning my searching quest.