It was near midday when Sam and his family said their final goodbyes to Rex and the others. A fresh blanket of snow lay on the ground as the mixed family bid farewell to their new friends. But, during that time, Sam was confused when he saw two females, an Alpha and Omega, wink at King while smiling seductively at him. However, that confusion soon disappeared when he saw King return the gesture, although it went unnoticed by Terra and Anna, who were speaking to an Alpha wolf named Jenna, who Samuel and the others had learned from King would be Rex's new mate.
Upon realizing that Sam was grinning slyly at him, King blushed deeply at the realization that he had been caught. This earned a soft chuckle from Rex and Sam, the latter of the two nudging King in the side, silently conveying that he was only teasing, earning a shy smile from King in return, who glanced toward Terra and Anna to make sure they hadn't seen. Luckily, they were still talking to Jenna, who was now joined by Elise who wanted to say goodbye to Anna. Following King's gaze, Sam smiled warmly as he once again nudged King's side, this time offering a warm, understanding smile, which was gladly returned by King. Turning back to Rex, Sam was once again met with pleading eyes.
"As I've said, Sam," he said softly, "you're more than welcome to stay." Stepping forward, Sam placed a paw on Rex's shoulder as he spoke.
"I really do appreciate the offer, Rex," he said in a comforting tone, "but I think my family will want to wander for awhile." Looking down for a moment, Rex returned his gaze to Sam, offering a sad, but understanding, smile. Soon, Rex took a look on deep contemplation. Looking back to Sam, Rex decided to ask a very personal favor.
"If during that time," he began hesitantly, "you should come across my son, will you..." Sam interrupted with a smile.
"I will bring him to you," he said in a warm and friendly voice, "I promise you, you will see him again." Before Sam knew it, he was enveloped in a tight hug, which he happily returned. Upon hearing footsteps approaching the group, the two separated to see Terra and Anna, accompanied by Jenna and Elise, walking towards them, each smiling brightly. Looking to her mate, Terra gave his cheek a tender lick.
"I guess it's time to go?" Sam asked with a laugh.
"You guess correctly," Terra responded teasingly, earning a round of chuckles from the group. Looking back to Rex, who now had Jenna nuzzled into his, as well as Elise sitting at his feet, Sam smiled warmly at the wolf who had helped him save his family, who returned the smile.
"Thank you, Rex," Sam said sincerely.
"For everything," King added, a broad smile on his muzzle. Rex, his smile never leaving his face, shook his head as he responded.
"No, thank you my friends." With that, Sam and his family turned to begin their long trek to who-knows-where. But, before they could get too far, they were stopped by Jenna.
"OH, YOU WILL COME BACK FOR THE WEDDING, WON'T YOU?!" She called, causing the quartet of wolves to stop and turn, each sporting large smiles as Samuel responded.
"WOULDN'T MISS IT FOR THE WORLD!" And just as the group was about to turn again, a voice, belonging to one of the females that were flirting with King, sounded from just behind Rex.
"COME BACK ANYTIME, HANDSOME!" King, in return, gave a nervous wave and chuckle and, upon turning to continue their journey, was met with the sight of Sam who was sporting an amused smirk on his face as his daughter looked at him questioningly, all while little Anna looked on in confusion. Thinking on his feet, King quickly bolted away from the group.
"I'LL GO SCOUT AHEAD!" Sam chuckled upon seeing King's reaction, only stopping when his mate gave him a very serious look. Looking down to their daughter, Terra nudged the pup forward, silently conveying her to follow her grandfather. Once, Anna was a good distance away, Terra began speaking to Sam.
"So that business with my father and those two girls..." she began, only to be cut off by her mate.
"It was Rex's way of thanking him for what he did," Sam responded, gently nuzzling his mate, "and you have to admit, he did seem pretty happy when he come back to the den." Terra simply rolled her eyes, but couldn't help the smile that formed on her face. In truth, she was glad that her father had finally found happiness, in more ways than one. But, her mate's last comment caused her smile to become more devious.
"Please," she scoffed, walking ahead of her mate, "every male is happy after getting some tail. And my father is no exception" Sam merely smiled at the comment.
"And neither am I," he responded slyly, brushing his side against hers, nibbling on her ear as they walked, which succeeded in earning a moan from his mate. but, before things could get too heated, Terra suddenly jerked her head away before looking sternly at her mate, making him freeze in his place, his eyes wide in worry.
"Know if you think you can just get me going that easily," she began angrily, causing Sam to gulp nervously, a wary smile on his face as Terra began to back him against a tree. Upon seeing this, Terra's apparent anger quickly turned to a teasing demeanor as she shot her head forward, capturing her mate in a passionate kiss. And in just a few moments, Sam's eyes shot wide open as he felt his mate slip her tongue into his mouth. But, just as he began to relax, Terra suddenly pulled away, a teasing smile on her lips as she finished what she had started to say.
"Then you better think again," she finished before running off to join her father and daughter. Still flabbergasted at what had just happened, Sam's shocked expression soon melted into a devious smirk.
"You are bad girl," he muttered under his breath as he ran to catch up with rest of his family, unaware that moons done the road, they would experience the biggest adventure of their life.
End of Part II