Hey guys! I'm glad to hear that you all like this story. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to do with it. I want to drop a special S/O to Mollytamale! My answer to your questions of them being shape-shifters able to become human is: all in due time dearie! This chapter is probably a little shorter, but I'll make chapter 3 and 4 extra long to make up for it. So, while I leave you here with this, I am going to go get started on Chapter 4, and extend chapter 3 a little bit. Enjoy darlings! And don't forget to leave me some love!

~DA2014

Meet Me In The Moonlight

Chapter 2

Two weeks later, in the neighboring pack, Janine Hathaway was preparing herself for her first birth. Months ago, being with Abe had seemed like a good idea to her, but now she was scared. Janine's mother had died of old age many years ago, leaving Janine to face the world alone, at only one year of age. Or at least she had until Janine had met Alberta. Alberta was a young wolf when she had met the very little Janine. Alberta took Janine in and introduced her to the pack. That was when she met Abe, and they instantly became life-long friends. Abe's father had been the leader of the pack when Janine came along, but he had passed only months ago. Abe had to take over, being the lone male heir, and he wanted Janine to be with him, as his mate. Janine loved Abe enough that she stayed. Abe was a relaxed leader, but he would defend his pack in the blink of an eye. His black coat was riddled about with missing patches and scars where he had proven what his pack meant to him. In his most recent brawl, with the alpha of a neighboring pack, he had closely brushed death.

Now, her bright red coat was soaked with sweat. Her breathe came in heaving puffs and her shining green eyes were closed tight. Alberta stood over her, nuzzling her neck, and doing her best to calm the first time mother.

Hush child, all will be fine.

I'm scared Alberta. It hurts so much.

I know child. Just calm your breathing.

Will you get Abe? I want him here. Please.

I will try dear. Just breathe calmly and I will return with your mate.

Alberta quickly left in search of Abe and returned a short while later with him by her side. With Abe by her side, Janine had calmed down immensely and her breathing returned to a normal rate. Soon, Janine's body began to spasm and the birthing process began. All to soon, Janine and Abe had been blessed with three rowdy boys and a little girl. Janine followed Alberta's instructions, cleaning her children and allowing them to nurse before warming them with her underbelly. The first-born son, Stan, had a very light brown coat. The second boy, Mason, shared his mother's bright red coat. Eddie, the third-born son, had a sandy brown coat. Finally, Janine's little girl, Rosemarie, had a very dark brown, nearly black coat. It seemed that Rosemarie would be the one to most closely follow her father's footsteps.

Abe rested himself behind Janine, laying his head on her neck in a protective manner, as he looked up at Alberta, silently asking her to leave him with Janine. Alberta obediently bowed her head and backed out of the cave where Janine had made her den. The two mates just lay with each other for some time in silence, before Abe had to know.

How many?

Three boys and a little girl.

That's good. As long as you are all healthy and happy, I will be.

I was so scared Abe. It hurt so much.

Don't worry. We don't have to have any more pups for some time now, if ever. Shh my dear, get your rest. You need it after your long day.

With those words in mind, they returned to resting in silence before slipping off into a peaceful slumber, with mate by their side and pups nestled in to their mother's underbelly.

Again, sorry it's short, but leave me lots of love and I'll make up for it!

~DA2014