Summer was coming to an end.
A summer that was probably the best one Blaine had in his entire life.
He spent his days with the Pack getting to know each individual member. Most importantly he was with his mate and lover Sebastian. The days passed in a bliss out blur of pleasure. They spent their time hunting or swimming or building campfires to roast marshmallows. Blaine was beginning to feel like he belonged in the Pack. The betas Rachel, Jeff and Brittney openly and easily accepted him into their confidences. The Alphas were equally supportive with Puck, Quinn and Nick going out of their way to make him feel welcomed. Only Santana kept her distance but at least she didn't insult him to his face anymore. Sometimes Blaine forgot he hadn't been part of the Pack for years and that it had only been two months.
The time alone with Sebastian had been unforgettable. The two were never apart for long. They were always kissing and touching and making love. Though there were a few times it got awkward. Like when Puck found them rutting against each other in the laundry room. Or when Rachel caught Sebastian bending Blaine over the patio table. The worst was when the two of them were sprawled out naked on the living room floor making love while the rest of the Pack was out of the house. Blaine had turned his head to the side and caught Brittney staring at them with a strange look of interest. Apparently she'd rather watch them then watch the movie.
Everything had been perfect until Sebastian had to leave.
"I'll only be gone for a week," Sebastian murmured into his ear.
Blaine nodded in agreement but wrapped his arms around Sebastian tighter as he buried his face into the Alpha's neck. The two were back at the main Estate in Sebastian's room sprawled out on the bed.
"Blaine?" Sebastian asked with a lilt of amusement in his voice.
"I heard," Blaine shifted on the bed making it so he was half on top of Sebastian. Their legs tangled together pressing them impossibly close to each other.
"But are you fine with it?"
"Do I have a choice," Blaine sighed in resignation.
"If I could bring you I would," Sebastian carded his fingers through Blaine's curls soothingly, "However it would be best if I pleaded our case to the Pack on my own."
Blaine's stomach twisted in discomfort despite Sebastian best efforts to put him at ease. In truth there were several reasons Blaine didn't want Sebastian to leave. They had been mates for nearly two months which made their newly cemented bond relatively untested. For the first month Blaine could barely stand the idea of not being in the same room as Sebastian. He became distressed and consumed by a painful ache if Sebastian wasn't nearby. Now the two of them could separate themselves for a couple hours at a time but Blaine never enjoyed it.
It sounded awfully codependent but he didn't feel right unless Sebastian was around. He would be out of sorts with the world while a increasingly hollowness ate at him from the inside. The idea of not seeing Sebastian for a week sounded like complete agony to him.
Second, the whole purpose of Sebastian leaving was to convince his parents to accept Blaine as his mate. While Sebastian was confident there wouldn't be a problem. Blaine couldn't help but fear the Pack would reject him.
Lastly, he'd just really miss Sebastian.
"I understand," Blaine lifted his head to give Sebastian a weak smile, "I'm just not thrilled with us being apart."
"Do you think I' am?" Sebastian reached out to cradle the side of Blaine's face in his hand. "I much rather be here with you but in order to ensure our future together I need to do this."
Blaine turned and pressed a light kiss to Sebastian's palm in silent agreement.
"Besides I know the Pack will take care of you in my absence," Sebastian stated confidently.
Blaine nodded in reply but he knew even with the help of the Pack being without Sebastian would be incredibly hard. But the Pack was determined to be there for him. On his first night alone Quinn and Rachel were determined that he sleep with them. The idea of sharing a bed with them made Blaine incredibly uncomfortable but they assured him it was normal for werewolves. Nick and Jeff took on the job making sure Blaine ate every meal. Without Sebastian around Blaine had lost his usual appetite but that didn't stop Nick and Jeff from making sure he didn't starve himself. During the day Brittney and Puck would follow him around to keep him company. Brittney would watch movies with him or invite Blaine into giving her cat an intervention. Puck would drag Blaine out into the woods to go hunting or just to go for a run.
While Blaine appreciated all of their efforts by the end of the week he wanted some alone time. Which is why on a slow Sunday evening he barricaded himself in Sebastian's room.
The sky was dark and heavy with clouds. The rain pelting down against the dorm window creating a background of white noise. Blaine involuntarily shivered at the idea of being stuck in that weather.
He was thankful that tonight none of the Pack members came to visit him as it provided Blaine a quiet night alone. It started with a long, peaceful shower. He took his time about it since no one would be banging on the door reminding him that others were waiting for their turn. Blaine would be eternally grateful that Sebastian had an en suite bathroom. Plus he secretly loved using Sebastian's body wash.
Next he changed into a pair of Sebastian's old athletic sweatpants and hoodie. The material was worn but extremely comfortable even if it did hand comically loose off his body. Then Blaine's toppled into Sebastian's bed and spread his math homework across the midnight blue covers. Blaine stayed there for the next hour lying on his stomach and diligently working through his problems. After missing so much school Blaine was determined to catch up and graduate.
Despite Sebastian not actually being in the bed with him it was terribly distracting to do his homework here. The pillows and sheets were saturated with Sebastian's scent. He loved how Sebastian smelled of sandalwood body wash, sweat and something purely masculine. It reminded Blaine that he was without a doubt painfully attracted to boys. The only downside to this arrangement was Blaine always ended up dozing off. He tried to resist the pull for his body to relax but each time he failed. Like clock work after the first hour Blaine felt his eyelids start to fall. Blaine decided to take a break from math as he pushed his books off the bed. He buried his face into Sebastian's pillow not caring how perverted the act it was to be openly smelling his boyfriend's pillow. He was a werewolf and that kind of behavior was deemed acceptable by his kind. He drifted off to a light nap awakened later by the slam of a door closing. Blaine shifted in his sleep but didn't fully open his eyes.
It became silent after that and Blaine nearly dozed off again until a low voice spoke up.
"Time to wake up."
Fingers ghosted down his arm and Blaine swatted at the intruder in annoyance not bothering to check who it was.
"Wake up sleeping beauty," Sebastian murmured in his ear, "I haven't seen you in a week and that's far too long."
Blaine immediately rolled over in the bed to come face to face with Sebastian. The Alpha smirked down in pride at the surprised look on his mate's face. Normally Blaine would have been annoyed by that but right now he couldn't care less how much of a cocky bastard Sebastian was being. Golden eyes quickly took in the tired features on the Alpha's face. But regardless of the dark smudges under his eyes and his brown hair being unkempt and him smelling like an airport he was still beautiful to Blaine.
"You're back," Blaine whispered. His fingers trailing down the side of Sebastian's face.
"In the flesh," Sebastian nuzzled into Blaine's hand, "I'm going to take a shower then I'll be right back."
Blaine nearly whined in protest. He wanted to clutch onto his mate's arms and demand that he stay with him. However Blaine didn't want to be a child about it so he reluctantly let him go.
"Please hurry," He urged Sebastian as he pulled away.
"I won't be long," Sebastian promised with a playful wink before slipping away into the bathroom.
Blaine shook his head in amusement and flopped back down onto the bed. Fifteen minutes passed and the bathroom door opened with a click. Sebastian softly padded across the room. The muffled thump of a towel falling to the ground interrupted the silence. Blaine expected to hear the opening and closing the dresser drawers as Sebastian selected clothes to change into.
Instead fingers with skin warm from being pelted with hot water gripped the edge of his sweatpants and swiftly pulled them down exposing his ass.
"Sebastian," Blaine asked in a startled voice.
One hand rested firmly but gently on Blaine's lower back to keep him from moving. The fingers from his free hand traced light designs on his left cheek.
"I've missed your ass," Sebastian sighed in contentment which Blaine thought was over the top considering Sebastian had been up close and personal with it only a week ago. After a few minutes of nothing more then maddeningly light touches Blaine started to shift restlessly underneath him.
Sebastian pulled away which was very much not what Blaine wanted. He was about to protest but his mind short circuited once Sebastian lowered himself on top of him.
Being short his entire life made Blaine partly resentful and envious of tall people. Hating how they used their height to assert authority of those vertically challenged. Back in the early days of coming into his sexual orientation Blaine imagined he'd prefer a boyfriend the exact same height as him. He stubbornly refused to find tall people attractive. Then he met Sebastian who demolished any previous desire of having a boyfriend of the same height. Blaine loved how Sebastian's body completely covered his own and relished in the feeling of being engulfed by another.
Large, warm hands trailed up his arms till lightly grasping at Blaine's wrists pinning him down. Sebastian's nose softly grazed against the soft skin of his exposed neck.
"Hmmm," Sebastian purred into the shell of his ear, "You smell like me."
"Um yes...I had a..." Blaine struggled to gather his thoughts at the feel of Sebastian's hard cock at the cleft of his ass, "I had a shower here."
"God, when you smell like this." Sebastian seemed to be having problems concentrating because his hips rocked against Blaine's backside, "It reminds me that you're mine."
A choked moan escaped from Blaine's lips as his hands clenched helplessly at the sheets. Sebastian continued to rock against him, pushing Blaine deeper into the mattress.
"Blaine," Sebastian whispered desperately, "I need...can you suck me off?"
Blaine was thrown off by the desperation in Sebastian's voice and the borderline begging in his words. It only made him want to do it even more.
Sebastian released his hold on him giving Blaine room to shakily get up. Now finally facing each other Blaine stared into the lust blown dark green eyes of his mate.
"How do you want me?" Blaine asked, blushing a little at Sebastian's arched eyebrow.
"Moved back a bit," Sebastian directed. Blaine found comfort that his voice faltered from his usually steady commands.
Blaine shuffled back to the foot of the bed, allowing Sebastian to sit up with his back to the headboard. Sebastian spread out his long legs putting his cock now flushed a dark red and out on full display. Blaine could have come from that image alone.
With shaking hands Blaine reached down to the hem of the sweatshirt to pull it over his head.
"No, leave it on," Sebastian protested then crooked his finger for Blaine to come closer.
Blaine nestled himself in between Sebastian's legs trying to get comfortable. He wrapped his fingers around Sebastian's hard cock with one hand and bent over to slowly take it into his mouth.
"Fuck...Yes," Sebastian groaned out, hand coming up to card through Blaine's dark curls to hold him in place.
Blaine's mouth moved in a familiar rhythm up and down Sebastian's length. His cheeks hallowed out as he sucked harder. The wet slide of his tongue trailing up the veins making Sebastian moan loudly.
"Not going to last long," Sebastian arched his back to get closer, "It's been too long...God your mouth..."
True to his words it didn't take long for Sebastian to come. His orgasm slammed into him with a sudden force. Streams of come to exploded down Blaine's throat. He tried his best to swallow most of it down but the angle once again worked to his disadvantage. Regardless he kept sucking Sebastian's cock as he came undone underneath him, milking every last drop down his throat.
He pulled off once Sebastian collapsed against the headboard and wiped the excess cum that dripped down his chin with the sleeve of the sweatshirt. Usually Sebastian would bask in the after glow of his orgasm with his long limbs hanging loosely at his sides. This time however he grabbed Blaine by the shoulders and dragged him up his body. Blaine had barely any time to recover before Sebastian attacked his mouth in forceful kiss.
Using his left hand he tilted Blaine's head back to the perfect angle while his thumb pulled at Blaine's chin to open his mouth wider. Sebastian's hot and slick tongue invaded the inside of his mouth, stroking and tasting every inch of it.
When he broke away Blaine gasped out to fill his burning lungs with air but still aching to have Sebastian kiss him like that again.
Long fingers gently caressed the side of Blaine's flushed face till he caught his breath. He then leaned in again, lips barely an inch from Blaine's.
"Now you taste like me," Sebastian's breath ghosted over Blaine's swollen lips before moving in to claim another kiss.
The two lay in bed together kissing and touching now that they were finally reunited. Blaine had curled into Sebastian's side and pressed his face into the crook of the Alpha's neck. His tongue flicked out to lick the sweat gathered there which made Sebastian chuckle in amusement.
"Can't get enough can you?" Sebastian's hand trailed down Blaine's back.
"You were gone for a week," Blaine answered.
"I know," Sebastian pulled away then shifted so that he was sitting on top of the bed, "But it was for the best and I have promising news."
Blaine gazed up at his mate anxiously. He followed Sebastian's lead and moved in order to sit legs folded beside Sebastian.
"Good news too?" Blaine asked hopefully.
"That's debatable," He said as he ran a hand through Blaine's curls, "But before I tell you anything about my trip I need to tell you about my Pack."
"Your Pack?" Blaine echoed, "But I've been living here for two months."
"I'm afraid our Pack is just part of a much larger one."
Blaine's mouth gaped open in surprise.
"Let me start from the beginning," Sebastian smiled reassuringly at him, "Our kind originated from Europe. It was easy for us to live in rural villages and disguise ourselves. If large dogs were spotted or livestock went missing people blamed it on actual wolves. Then Europe changed; it began to expand and cities grew. Plus humans were getting more clever in how to hunt down wolves."
"Okay," Blaine nodded in understanding but wondered where the impromptu history lesson was going.
"Several werewolves families decided that the best ting to do was to head for the New World," Sebastian continued, "One of those families was the Smythe family who helped to establish the first werewolf Pack in North America."
"So you're..." Blaine sat there stunned unable to get the words out.
"From the oldest werewolf families and one of the oldest werewolf pack's in North America," Sebastian confirmed. His eyes focused on Blaine trying to gauge his reaction.
"So does that make you a prince of some sort?" Blaine asked. The entire situation was kind of mind blowing to hear that your mate belonged to something much bigger than you ever could imagine.
"A prince?" Sebastian broke out into a grin, "That's a lofty title but not an accurate one. The hierarchy of werewolf Packs is structured by meritocracy and not aristocracy. Every position has to be earned. For example I had to earn the title of Alpha leader it wasn't just given to me because I'm a Smythe."
"But your family is powerful, right?" Blaine figured being the oldest werewolf family gave you some sort of prestige.
"Yes," Sebastian agreed, "My family does have a track record of being prominent leaders in the Pack. Till last year before he died my grandfather was one of the Elders and my father is the second in command to our current head Alpha leader."
Blaine blinked in confusion as he tried to process those words. A part of him wanted to pretend like he understood but this was too important to worry about pride.
"I don't really understand," Blaine reluctantly admitted, "I thought you were the Alpha leader. And who are these Elders?"
Sebastian smiled in understanding as he reached out to cradle the side of Blaine's face. It helped Blaine relax who unbeknownst to him had gotten tense during the conversation so far.
"Most Packs are small with the maximum of ten members," Sebastian continued, "Usually because it's easier to conceal our kind when we are in smaller numbers. Plus they're usually all family members."
"But not yours?" Blaine took a guess.
"But not mine," Sebastian affirmed.
"How many are you?" Blaine asked.
"My Pack consists of around forty members."
Truthfully forty didn't sound that big in comparison to the ten that most were it was.
"Most Packs tend to break up due to infighting when they get too big. However the East Coast Pack..."
"East Coast Pack?"
"Sorry," Sebastian amended, "I keep forgetting you don't know these things. Though there are many Packs on the East Coast ours is the largest and oldest which makes us the most powerful. For that reason we keep an eye on the other Packs."
"Kind of like a werewolf police?" Blaine teased.
"Not exactly," Sebastian smirked at him, "It's incredibly hard to police werewolves. More like if a Pack or a Stray get out of line then we usually take care of it."
Blaine remembered how Sebastian told him that taking care of a unruly Stray usually involved killing them. The image of Sebastian snapping Jeremiah's neck flashed in his mind and he wondered how many more Strays Sebastian had killed.
"Back to my original point," Sebastian diverted Blaine away from his grim thoughts, "My Pack leadership is divided up by generation due to our size. The Elders are our oldest and most experienced members who sit at the top. Though they are no longer fit to be in combat or go hunting down Strays the rest of the Pack still heels to their insight. Nothing in the Pack is accomplished without their approval. The second generation is the adult one consisting of our parents. The Alpha leader of the generation is the Head Alpha and responsible for the Pack as a whole and deals with most of the day to day Pack business. Lastly there is us young werewolves that I'm the leader of. However it is my Plan to one day be the Head Alpha and eventually the Head Elder. Is this too much for you?"
"Kind of," Blaine admitted who felt like his head was spinning with all this new information.
"I swear I'm getting to the good stuff," Sebastian's thumb swiped gently across his cheekbone in comfort, "The last thing you really need to know is who these leaders are. The Head Elder is Sue Sylvester who is probably one of the most ill tempered werewolves I've ever met. The Head Alpha is Hiram Berry who is Rachel's dad with my father being his second in command. I don't Hiram or my father will be too hard to convince but the Elders have expressed concerns."
Blaine gazed at him with a mixture of nervousness and hopefulness.
"The Pack leaders are not exactly mad but more concerned that we mated."
"Why's that?" Blaine asked as his heart dropped into his stomach.
"Even though I'm not a 'prince' I still hold a position of power not just in the Pack but the entire werewolf community on the East Coast. Smythe is a well known name amongst werewolves which means the Pack was very interested in who I took on as a mate."
"And they don't approve of me," Blaine concluded in a defeated voice.
"I wouldn't say that," Sebastian tried to reassure him, "They don't even know you which is their main concern. You're a Stray no one has ever heard of who managed to convince me to be your mate."
"'Convince?'" Blaine said in a displeased tone.
"Their words not mine. To be fair for most of my life I've told my Pack that I would never mate then suddenly after a two months of being away I've claimed one. Some are wondering if you coerced me into mating with you."
"I would never do that!" Blaine protested hotly. He did not like how Sebastian's words made hm sound as though he was a gold digger of some sort.
"I told them that you unintentionally seduced me," Sebastian said in a low and playful tone.
"I didn't meant to seduce you against your will," Blaine grumbled out.
"But you did," Sebastian leaned forward to brush his lips against Blaine's, "You captivated me and in the end I couldn't deny that you were meant to be with me."
Blaine's mind began to fog up at the feel of Sebastian's warm breath fanning across his lips. Suddenly the politics of a werewolf Pack no longer bothered him. He just wanted to be close to Sebastian the way he was before this conversation started. Unfortunately Sebastian pulled back with a wink that left Blaine blushing and frustrated.
"Sadly not every werewolf is as pure heart as you," Sebastian wrapped his long fingers around his wrist to pull him in closer, "Some are known to seduce unmated Alphas in order to place themselves into a Pack and a position of power."
"Which is what they think I did."
The cold harsh reality of their situation washed away any amorous feelings Blaine had in that moment.
"They're wrong," Sebastian said firmly, "And we're going to prove that to them."
"How?" Blaine asked.
"We're leaving for New York in one week," Sebastian informed him, "I'm presenting you to the Pack as my mate."
"Is that all we need to do?" Blaine asked in suspicion.
"Well not exactly," Sebastian shrugged his shoulders, "My father informed that they're going to want to question you and by question he means interrogate."
Great, Blaine thought helplessly, another test. Yet no test before had so much riding on it. If he messed this up he could possibly ruin his entire future with Sebastian. Blaine flopped down on the bed with a dishearten sigh and wondered how he would pull this off.
The Lima Bean was a mixture of locals and tourists. In a couple of weeks when the schools started again the students would take it over particularly the ones from Dalton. At one time this place was his safe haven. The only part of the human world that he actually felt comfortable in. He spent countless hours here with Kurt doing their homework or just hanging out. It was more familiar to him then his old home he shared with his parents. Yet he hadn't set the foot inside this building for months too distracted by his new life. Now he would come here one last time before leaving. To say the final goodbye to his old life and the boy who had made it bearable for him.
"So where exactly are you going?" Kurt sipped on his non-fat ice-mocha.
"New York," Blaine stirred his strawberry-banana smoothie with his straw but didn't drink from it.
"To do what?" Kurt asked, "Are you going to school?"
"I'm not going to school at this time," Blaine said vaguely. There was also the fact he still needed to take the test to get his GED.
"Do you have a job?"
"Kurt," Blaine said firmly but with a smile on his face.
"What?' Kurt arched up one of his perfect eyebrows, "I can't help but be concerned if you're going to a big city with a boy you just met with no future prospects in mind."
"I'll be staying with his family," Blaine offered.
"Who you've never met," Kurt shook his head, "Sounds to me like he's throwing you to the wolves."
You have no idea, Blaine thought but kept that to himself.
"Kurt I'm going to be fine," Blaine assured him.
Kurt was silent but he was pursing his lips together which meant he was not happy.
"Don't worry about me," Blaine waved him off, "You're leaving for Paris in two weeks shouldn't you be freaking out about that?"
"I'm completely prepared," Kurt gave him a confident smile, "Unlike you who apparently is just winging it."
"That's how it usually goes with Sebastian."
"Ah yes," Kurt's blue eyes flickered with a unknown emotion, "Well if you're with your boyfriend then I guess that's all that matters."
Blaine sat there unsure of what to do or say. He was finding Kurt to be nearly impossible to read. It was completely unlike when he was with the Pack. Even though none of their minds were linked they could get a sense of each others emotions. Blaine had grown so use to it he'd forgotten how to read humans.
A pain of guilt bloomed in his chest at that thought. Never before did he ever place Kurt in the category of 'human' like they were not the same species. Kurt was his friend not just a human but lately it was getting harder and harder to deny that humans and werewolves were not exactly similar. Not that one was better than the other just that they were different. Blaine didn't belong with humans but that didn't mean he wouldn't miss Kurt. Which made this conversation extremely difficult for Blaine because he knew it would be the last one.
"I hope you'll be happy Kurt," Blaine said suddenly but earnestly.
"Thank you Blaine," Kurt gave him a warm smile, "I want the same for you too. Sorry if my pestering you with questions made you think otherwise."
For the rest of the afternoon the two of them talked about normal and boring subjects. Kurt about his new school in Paris and how his step brother was driving him crazy. Blaine barely talked preferring to listen to Kurt and there was the fact he couldn't speak honestly about the next phase of his life. By the time they were done the sky was turning a dark orange and the Lima Bean was nearly empty. Upon exiting the building Blaine caught a familiar scent and his eyes immediately found Sebastian. The Alpha was leaning against the side of the car looking impossibly beautiful in the dying light of the sun.
"He is cute I'll give you that," Kurt spoke in amusement at how Blaine blatantly stared at Sebastian, "Maybe even cute enough that its understandable why you'd want to run off with him."
"It's more than him being cute," Blaine was pretty certain Kurt was joking but he wanted to clarify.
"That was me teasing," Kurt rolled his eyes good at him, "I think the whole thing is crazy but if you're happy that's what matters."
"Thank you Kurt"
Blaine had a fond smile on his face that became a startled look when Kurt stepped forward to address Sebastian.
"You better take care of him," He called out across the parking lot, "I may not look like much of a fighter but I will find ways to destroy you."
Blaine stood completely still not knowing how to react to this situation. He knew Sebastian did not take kindly to threat but he hoped the Alpha understood that Kurt was partially kidding. The last thing he needed was for a fight to break out in the parking lot.
Fortunately Sebastian was bemused but the entire thing. He nodded his head in agreement to Kurt before shifting his eyes to Blaine in a silent question. Blaine understood the message loud and clear that it was time for the two of them to go.
"Goodbye Kurt," Blaine reached over to draw Kurt into a hug. He could tell Kurt was stunned by this action by him stiffening in his arms. During their time as close friends Blaine never initiated any physical contact but a lot had changed since those days.
"Goodbye Blaine," Kurt said into his shoulder before pulling away, "What's with the teary farewell? It's not like we'll never see each other again."
Blaine gave a small smile to Kurt's uncertain look as if to say he agreed. However deep down he knew they could no longer be friends. He watched Kurt walk towards his car and returned one final wave of goodbye before moving to Sebastian's side.
"Done?" Sebastian asked.
"Yes," Blaine nodded with a hint of sadness.
"Blaine you do understand why we can't be friends with humans, right?" Sebastian said sympathetically.
"I do," Blaine leaned into his mate' side, "Doesn't make it any less hard."
"Come on," Sebastian wrapped his arm around Blaine's shoulder, "We have a plane to catch."
Blaine twisted his head to get one last look at the Lima Bean. He gazed lingered sadly for a minute then he turned back to let Sebastian lead him to the next phase of his life.
It was night when the Pack arrived in New York.
The journey between the airport to where the rest of Sebastian's Pack was location occurred in a jumble of images and sounds. Blaine barely paid any attention of what was going around him too consumed by his nerves. The only thing that kept him grounded was Sebastian's hand wrapped around his own. A hand that tugged Blaine through the dense crowds of the airport and then into a taxi that took them into the heart of the city.
The Pack lived in a towering building of glass and steel. Despite knowing that the Pack was located in New York he was still surprised they lived in such a building. In his mind he never associated werewolves with a urban landscape. On the outside it appeared to be any normal building. No one who walked the sidewalk outside would ever guess that a Pack of werewolves lived amongst them.
For one hour Blaine had waited.
Waited while the rest of the Pack went into a room to brief the rest of the Pack on what had occurred during their time in Ohio. Blaine was not allowed to enter the room at that point and had to wait out in the hallway. His body thrummed with a restless energy. He wanted to be with the others especially considering most of the problems were due to him.
The door then opened with a soft click.
"Blaine, they're ready for you." Quinn gave him an encouraging smile.
Blaine nodded and shakily got to his feet. The entire situation felt like he was going in for a job interview but this was far more important. How he performed in the next minute would determine the rest of his life. To say he was nervous was an understatement.
The room Blaine was led into was like a large ballroom with polished wood floors and a high ceiling with a grand chandelier in the middle. One wall was entirely made of glass windows that gave a stunning view of New York City skyline. Blaine had little time to enjoy the view before he noticed that forty pairs of eyes were staring at him. Blaine's eyes darted about to each face that gazed at him with looks that varied from interest to suspicion.
"Come along Blaine," Quinn urged him forward.
Blaine began to walk closer to the group. His footsteps echoed in the silent room. His nerves were twisting painfully in his stomach at the quiet. He had no idea what people were thinking as they continued to watch his every move. The only upside was that he finally found his packmates who smiled eagerly at him. Puck gave him a thumbs up while Rachel was silently miming that he should smile. Then his eyes met with Sebastian's. The Alpha was standing ramrod straight and his hands were clenching at his sides. However he managed to give Blaine a slight smirk. Blaine had to fight every urge in his body that screamed at him to place himself at Sebastian's side.
"Come forward young man."
Blaine jerked his head to the side to follow the source of his voice.
He found two men and one woman standing apart from the rest of the group.
The man who was gesturing at him to come closer had a welcoming smile on his face. He reminded Blaine of a professor with his black rimmed glasses and his charcoal gray suite with a with a white rose pinned to his lapel. His stance was clam and at ease. Despite his friendly manner Blaine could tell this man possessed a great deal of intelligence and confidence. His inner wolf was immediately put on guard when facing an obviously stronger wolf by himself. Blaine held back and his shoulders stiffened in defense.
"Don't be shy," He nodded in approval when Blaine eventually followed his order, "Now then for introductions I'm Hiram Berry the current Head Alpha of this Pack. This lovely man beside me is Hector Smythe my second in command."
Blaine turned to gave at the man he instantly recognized as Sebastian's father. The two shared the same tall and graceful build. His light brown eyes gazed intently at Blaine as if trying to piece a puzzle together.
"To my left," Hiram continued congenially, "Is our Elder leader-"
"Sue Sylvester," The woman with short hair in a no nonsense hair style said sharply. Blaine could feel his body seize up as the woman's dark blue eyes narrowed at him in distrust. She was not what Blaine imagined an Elder to be. She held herself up proudly and emitted a powerful energy that would make anyone think twice about crossing her.
Her lips were pursed in a thin line as she regarded Blaine.
"And you are?" Hiram prompted.
"Bl-Blaine Anderson," Blaine managed to get out.
"Pleasure to meet you," Hiram's demeanor suddenly shifted from gracious hot to a hard edged businessman, "Now Blaine we need to ask you some questions before we make any final decisions."
"I understand," Blaine nodded in agreement.
"Excellent," Hiram regarded him carefully, "My main question is do you intend to serve the Pack?"
"Pardon?" Blaine asked.
"There is a great deal of responsibility that comes with being part of this Pack," Hiram explained.
"None of which you are prepared for," Sue harshly barked out.
"Yes, thank you Sue," Hiram flickered his eyes to her then back to Blaine, "My concern is whether you'll be able to handle the demands that comes with belonging to a Pack."
"Well I-" Blaine halted for a second as he tried to gather the courage to keep going, "I know my background is unconventional but I'm willing to learn. I want to be useful in this Pack."
"How could a Stray like you be useful to us?" Sue demanded.
There was a ripple of murmurs from the Pack members behind him. Blaine didn't have to turn around to confirm the frown he knew was on Sebastian's face. He could sense the displeasure practically emitting from his mate in waves.
"I don't know," Blaine answered honestly, "But I would do anything to prove my worth because I owe this Pack so much."
"Please explain," Hiram asked with an intrigued look.
"My life before meeting Sebastian and the Pack was pretty horrible" Blaine took in a deep breath, "I often hated the fact I was a werewolf and I viewed it as a curse. But because of Sebastian and the others I realized it was a gift."
The entire room went quiet after that and Blaine had no idea if this was good or bad. However Hiram had a thoughtful expression on his face while Sue was no longer grimacing at him. The excitement of maybe winning the over was diminished when his eyes landed on Sebastian's father.
"Why were you a Stray?" Jonathan Smythe asked in a cool and professional tone.
Blaine could feel a involuntary chill go up his spine when the man's dark eyes stared directly at him. It reminded Blaine of the few times Sebastian would exert his authority of the rest of the Pack. But his father did it with such ease and strength that it threw Blaine off.
"I um...I didn't choose to be one," Blaine stuttered out, "My mother was one and that was how she raised me."
"Why was your mother a Stray?" Mr. Smythe continued to question.
"I do-don't know..."
"What happened to your mother?"
Blaine stood there fumbling to get the right words out. He didn't know why this was so important but he had a sense he wasn't giving the right answers. Oddly it would be Sue who came to his aide.
"Enough Smythe," She barked out, "The runt's mother is not asking to join the Pack. I could care less about why his mother is a Stray."
Mr. Smythe didn't ask any further question but continued to stare at Blaine with a calculating look.
"Listen runt," Sue now fully addressed Blaine, "This Pack is not for weaklings or sissies. It's our job to keep order and to prevent humans from hunting us down and turning us into fur coats. I honestly don't think you're cut out for it but you've already mated with Smythe's spawn over there. I say that we should give you a chance and if you don't go crying home in a week you get to stay."
"I would like to echo Sue's decision and say that I also grant permission for you to join this Pack," Hiram added, "But on a probational period first. You need to prove to us of your loyalty we can't just grant it to you."
"How do I prove it?" Blaine asked.
"We shall see," Hiram gave him a knowing smile, "Till then I would suggest you keep your nose clean."
Blaine stood there stunned with happiness and relief that he barely heard the shouts and cheers from the his packmates.
Somehow or another he managed to get into a Pack. Which meant he now had a place where he belonged and that he could spend his life with Sebastian. The happiness that filled him up was only comparable to the night Sebastian claimed him as his mate.
Not able to stop the wide smile from spreading across his face Blaine turned around to celebrate with the Pack. Though he was thrilled to see their happy grins and hear their congratulations there was just one person whose reaction he wanted to see the most.
His eyes searched for Sebastian. His body ached to be close to his mate once more. The two of them could finally be together now with no fear of being torn apart. The agonizing minutes spent looking for Sebastian thankfully came to an end when Blaine felt a tug on his arm. Blaine knew who it was by the way his senses filled with a scent he knew better than his own.
The smile on Blaine's face faltered at the intense expression on Sebastian's face. Blaine stared up at him in confusion not understanding the reaction he was seeing. He thought Sebastian would be happy. Instead the Alpha remained silent and it took a second for Blaine to realize the entire room had gone quiet. From the corners of his eyes Blaine could tell that everyone was watching them with interest.
"Sebastian?" Blaine questioned.
The Alpha didn't respond except for pulling Blaine closer. His free hand gripped Blaine's chin and tilted his head back. Blaine complied to Sebastian's silent demands though he had no idea what they were leading to. Without explanation despite Blaine's evident confusion Sebastian leaned forward to take Blaine's lips into a kiss. The kiss was passionate and overwhelming but most of all it was claiming. Blaine vaguely realized that this was Sebastian's way of showing the entire Pack that Blaine belonged to Sebastian as his mate.
Sebastian eventually pulled back and once again left Blaine breathless.
"You were amazing Killer," Sebastian murmured against his lips.
Blaine was so lightheaded he didn't know if Sebastian was complimenting his kissing or him convincing the Pack leaders.
"Though I applaud this display of affection," Hiram interrupted them, "I'm afraid we have unfinished business we need to attend to with Sebastian.
The two mates turned to regard their leaders.
"Alone," Sue clarified, "Lets go now before I vomit from all the love in the air."
Blaine instinctively gripped onto Sebastian's arm not wanting him to leave too soon.
"I'll be back," Sebastian reassured him, "Wait for me."
Blaine nervously watched as Sebastian walked out of the room with the three leaders. If Sebastian was going to get into trouble for bringing him here he wanted to stand by his mate's side to offer support. Unfortunately he was ordered to stay behind which left him to wait and worry.
"Blaine?" The question was accompanied by a gentle touch to his shoulder. He turned expecting it to be Quinn or ever Rachel but instead it was a strikingly beautiful woman with a pair of green eyes that looked very familiar.
"I'm Marie Smythe," The woman introduced herself with an encouraging smile at his confused expression, "I'm Sebastian's mother."
At hearing that Blaine recognized all the features the two of them shared. The long and straight nose the high cheekbones, the same shade of light brown hair. She held herself with a collected poise and elegance that made Blaine almost want to bow to her.
"Pleasure to meet you," Blaine held out his hand for it to be shaken, "I'm sorry I didn't recognize you. Sebastian never talked much about his family."
Instead of taking his hand she leaned in to brush a chaste kiss on his left cheek then his right one. The action left Blaine flustered and surprised which only worsened when her hand patted the side of his face affectionately.
"You really are very cute," She said warmly, "I can tell why Sebastian is smitten by you. It's obvious that you have a kind heart and sweet nature."
Blaine was relieved to hear that at least one person in the Pack didn't think he was seducer who used sex to worm his way into Sebastian's heart.
"Thank you," Blaine tried his best to regain his composure, "And I just want you to know that I didn't force Sebastian to do anything..."
Marie smiled gently as she grabbed Blaine's hands.
"Don't fret darling," She squeezed his hand comfortingly, "I know my son better than anyone. He is not the type of person who is easily manipulated. To be frank, usually he's the one doing the manipulating. A trait he inherited from both his parents I'm afraid."
She let out a amused laugh that helped soothe Blaine's nerves.
"Come let us talk some more," Her eyes did a quick scan of the people surrounding them, "Somewhere a bit more private."
Blaine nodded in agreement. Since entering the room Blaine had felt stifled by the weight of expectations and judgment. He followed her out of the room and back into the hallway. She walked to the elevator at the end of the hall and Blaine had to quicken his steps in order to keep up. Without questioned he walked into the through the elevator door she held open for him.
The two rode up the elevator in silence and Blaine wondered if he should be nervous. Sebastian's mother seemed supportive and understanding but Blaine was the one who mated with her son behind his parent's back. It would be understandable if she wanted to ream him out or perhaps interrogate him. Sebastian's father certainly didn't seem to pleased with him. By the time the elevator dinged at their stop Blaine was so caught up in his thoughts he didn't notice.
"Blaine? Are you alright?"
Blaine snapped his head up towards a concerned looking Marie.
"You're nervous," She stated and not asked. It seemed to be a trait amongst werewolves that they could sense each others emotions. Blaine found the whole thing off putting that regardless of how hard he tried to hide them his emotions were easily detected. It reminded him of his first meeting with Sebastian. How it terrified him that this stranger could tell he was a werewolf and knew how to read his emotions. On the other had it was kind of nice not having to put every feeling into words. Sometimes it seemed like Sebastian knew him better than he did himself.
"A little," Blaine admitted.
"Don't be," She took his hand and led him towards a small flight of stairs, "We're Pack now which means I'll do everything I can to help you."
The stairs took them to a steel door that once opened revealed the rooftop of the building. Blaine was temporarily stunned by the New York City skyline. The scattered lights across the buildings of steel and glass. The city itself stretched out large and imposing which invoked a feeling of smallness in Blaine. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever think he would see a sight like this.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" Marie commented.
"Yes," Blaine breathed out.
"I remembered when I first saw it all those years ago," She reminisced, "I was a young girl who came to the big city in search of a Pack. I had heard that many Strays came here to live under the safety of the East Coast Pack."
"You were Stray?" Blaine asked in disbelief.
"Indeed I was," She told him with a hint of pride, "My Pack had been hunted by a rival one and slaughtered. I was the only survivor."
Blaine remained silent not knowing what to say. Her story did come as a shock though. He never imagined that werewolves would kill their own kind.
"I never thought that I would join this Pack or that I would become the mate of Jonathan Smythe," She turned to him and gave a self satisfied smirk that he was all too familiar with, "The Pack didn't approve of me either so I understand how overwhelmed you must be."
"I just don't want to let Sebastian down," Blaine confessed softly.
"You won't," She assured him, "I know it seems like a lot to take on but Sebastian wouldn't have picked you if you weren't capable of handling it."
Blaine nodded but he didn't know if he entirely agreed.
"And I'll help you," She told him firmly, "Like I said we're family now. Plus I know what a handful Sebastian can be."
Blaine's lips stretched into a grateful smile. He was about to thank her when he felt the hairs on the back of his head stand up on end.
"Are you two talking about me?"
Blaine and Marie whipped their heads to the side to see Sebastian was approaching them. It impressed Blaine how quietly he was able to move that it didn't alert their attention. He wondered how much he had overheard.
"Only bad things darling," Marie said airily.
Sebastian rolled his eyes at his mother before turning his full attention on Blaine. A fluttery wave of pleasure rose up in his chest at seeing Sebastian safe and sound. He knew that his mate was never under any real danger but he was still worried.
"Missed me?" Sebastian asked cheekily.
"Not too badly," Blaine said though it was obvious he was lying.
Sebastian reached out to grab Blaine's hand in order to pull him in closer. A silent request that Blaine was more than happy to oblige. Sebastian wrapped his arms around his shoulders and pressed their bodies close together. Blaine instantly relaxed in the warm embrace of his mate. Suddenly nothing outside of this mattered.
"I'll leave the two of you alone," Blaine heard Sebastian's mother say, "I think you want to be alone. Goodnight Sebastian."
"Goodnight mother," Sebastian answered.
Soft footsteps became more and more distant as Blaine assumed Sebastian's mother walked away.
Blaine pressed his face into Sebastian's chest momentarily embarrassed how openly affectionate he was with Sebastian in front of his parent. He stayed that way until he felt Sebastian's warm breath against his ear.
"I talked to the Elders," Sebastian's lips trailed down to the exposed part of his mark, "They found you to be very impressive."
"That's good right?" Blaine questioned hesitantly.
"Very good," Sebastian affirmed, "They just warned me not to pull stunts like that again."
"Do they still want to know about my mother?"
"I wouldn't worry about that," Sebastian murmured, "But I'm sorry about my father. I have no idea what got into him."
Blaine separated himself a bit from his mate in order to gaze up into his troubled green eyes.
"He was just doing his job," Blaine said with a faint smile.
"His job does not include bullying you," Sebastian seethed with narrowed eyes.
"It doesn't matter," Blaine reached out to cup the side of Sebastian's cheek in his hand, "All the matters is that they accepted me so that we can be together."
"We would have been together regardless," Sebastian said firmly, "But I'm glad you're part of the Pack now. We have nothing but our future to look forward to now."
Blaine sighed in relief. Letting go the fear and anxiety that had consumed him in the past few days. Sebastian was right that their future now stretched in front of them endlessly. And it started in this moment with the two of them wrapped in each others arms amongst the lights of the city that surrounded them.
A/N: First off sorry about the delay :( I had kind of an off week. Work has been kind of crappy and then family problems came up. Hopefully the incoming weeks will be less stressful. Anyhow sorry about the majority of this chapter being exposistion. I promise the next chapter will be more exciting which will be out August 10th. Thank you guys so much for all the amazing comments! Without any of you I don't think I could find the motivation to write somedays. Thank you so much :D
Next chapter: The Pack decides to let loose and have fun by going to a werewolf bar. However a night that was suppose to be about having good times takes a different turn that will test Blaine's relationship with Sebastian.