Alpha and Omega: The Accepted

Conrad's POV

The rest of the night was utter bliss after the howling. Sammy and I kept to ourselves and made an effort to stay away from our friends. I wanted this to be a night with just him and I. Sammy seemed to want that too. The rain had stopped soon after the howl and yet the scent stuck to the air and the mud stuck to our paws. Multiple times, I had almost fallen from the feeling of seeking into the ground and slipping or the unfamiliarity of my surroundings caused me to trip on unbeknownst obstacles. However, each time I lost my footing, Sammy was there and pressing against me until I could regain it.

Cole and Byron stuck close and out of reach for the most part. But the sounds of a growl was always heard when Sammy leaned in, making the night a little awkward as I did want to still kiss him. I could hear them pretty easily but Sammy couldn't see the potentially dangerous attacker and that made him nervous. Not that I blamed him. If I were in his position, I'd be weary of Byron as well.

"Hey, Conrad?" Sammy asked, after a few minutes of silence, "Would it be alright for us to sleep together like we did last night?"

The blush that came across my face, coming from the memory of last night's events, was evident to Sammy as he gave a slight chuckle and corrected himself.

"Not exactly like last night. Just sleeping and cuddling." He proposed, "I slept really well and after tonight I was hoping that you would be open to the idea."

I smiled and remembered waking up to find Sammy next to me. His was a welcomed warmth and embrace that night so I guess that I wouldn't mind having him there again with me. I was actually kind of hoping that it would be a regular thing from now on.

"Yeah, sure, but on one condition." I said, giving my retort, "when we wake up, I don't want to get up right away— if I can, I'd really like to just lay there with you. At least for a little while."

The voice of his chuckle filled my ears as he moved forward and pressed his lips against mine. At first, I was going to pull away in fear of what Byron would do to him, however, I found that I didn't want to pull away. Kissing Sammy felt good and it felt right. He felt right. I let my paws go to his face once more and trace over his face, creating an image of his handsome face yet again. He let me and pulled away from the kiss and the image changed. He grew a smile and his features turned bright.

Sirius' POV

"Drake! Leave. Me. Alone!" I complained, not really looking where I was going. All I wanted was for him to be far away from me.

My love for him was still there, but I'd never admit that to him. He was still annoying in a good way, clingy, and a cheater. But there was a pull, even now when I was furious at him for using Marshal in a similar fashion to how David used Sylus. Now Sylus couldn't be anywhere near David without blushing.

"No. Please, give me another chance." Drake pleaded, "I swear that I wasn't cheating on you."

"I saw you!"

"No! Well—yeah! But you saw the beginning and end of it! She just kissed me! I swear! I was shocked and that's why the kiss lasted so long!" He tried to explain.

His voice sounded desperate, worried, and somehow sad. I looked back at him and saw how he was looking at me. His ears were down as well as his head and tail. He appeared smaller this way, apologetic and submissive. In all the times that I've seen him, I've never witnessed him in such a manner. He was serious.

"I'm with Raff right now!" I replied, giving him a growl. I had a (sort of) boyfriend and if he thought that I was going to cheat on him like he did with me then he had another thing coming.

"You don't have to be. I love you, Sirius! I've loved you since I first saw you when we were young!" Drake informed. "I-I left my pack so I could be with you because those times with you and Conrad made me feel like I had a home. Leon and Hutch are the closest thing I have to parents, but you are my home! W-wherever you are, I feel like I have a home."

I let him go on his tirade but I started to feel bad. I knew he had feelings for me since we were pups. Although, I didn't know it at first. He was handsome, everyone thought and told me so. He was popular among the girls and the guys. Everyone wanted to be friends with him, with him or just like him. But through all of that, he never made me come to the conclusion that he liked anyone other than me, romantically of course. Until that night, but even now, my result on that was diminishing.

Drake's posture loosened and he seemed nervous more so that's before. He seemed nervous to say something to me. His eyes scoured the area we were in and I noted that no one was around. He looked to before continuing

"I-I was going to ask you to be my mate soon after that night"

If he wants a reaction, I'm not going give him one. I was shocked, sure, but I'm not going to give him the satisfaction that he got a reaction out of me. Putting on the straightest face I could manage, I maintained eye contact with him. But inside my head, I was loosing it. Everyone predicted when we were younger that I would eventually become mates with Drake. I blew it off because I only liked dating Drake back then but my thoughts started to wonder when Armstrong and my Mom said that they wouldn't mind he and I being mates. I started picturing him and I in our own den and then later with a pup that he and I adopted. I liked the picture and I might still like that image. But I never knew that he was gearing up to ask me to be his forever. He seemed to be waiting for me to respond.

"Am I supposed to be shocked?" I was.

"No, just tell me what you would've thought about that. I got your mother's and Armstrong's blessings." Drake replied.

Now that got a reaction out of me. My eyes, in spite of my own will, widened and I stood there with my ear perked. They knew and didn't ever tell me.

"Don't be mad at them, I told them not to tell you when you broke up with me." Drake informed, as if he was able to read my thoughts. When we were together, he did a lot of that.

I looked him over and sighed. I still loved the man but I wasn't sure anymore if he was a cheater or if I just over reacted. I wanted to trust him but I didn't know the truth as to whether or not I could trust him. Raff was here too and I liked him, I wanted to date him. I've known him for a long time and he was eager to date me.

"Please give me another chance." Drake asked, his eyes begging for the chance.

I waited for a while, trying to let my thoughts sort themselves.

"I'll quit hating you. But I'm not going to start dating you again. Raff is a good guy and I owe him a chance."

All within a few moments, I saw Drake's face show happiness, disappointment and then jealousy. I felt a little bad about the jealousy that he was feeling but I still had Raff to spend my time with and I liked doing so. Drake stayed quiet for a while before sighing and sitting down, he tried managing a smile but still had a sullen appearance when he looked back up and at me.

"Y-yeah, okay. I guess I can respect that." Drake replied, trying to respect my wishes.

"Thank you, are you going to stop stalking me now?" I asked, raising an eyebrow to the somewhat distressed wolf.

He smiled and took a moment before answering.

"I-I honestly can't promise that. I still love you."

I, briefly, felt the need to tell the desperate wolf that I still loved him too. But I knew that would just make matters worse.

Next Morning

Lou's POV

A sneeze sounded in the den as I laid down next to the wolf who made the sound. I looked at David and groaned, not feeling all that well while he smiled and seemed please with the results, even while he made another sneeze. Currently, David and I were kept inside his temporary den with the pups he watches over, all of them looking at the two of us with faint blushes across our cheeks.

However, these blushes weren't the cause of something David did to embarrass me. These were caused by the colds David and I had which came from when we howled in the rain the previous night.

"I told you that this would happen…" I whined, my voice sounding congested as I sniffled and then looked again at David.

"Yeah, but isn't it great? Now we get to stay inside, together, all day." David informed with his "glass half-full" approach.

He nuzzled me but I didn't return it as I wasn't exactly comfortable with showing David affection with all of the eyes watching us. The kids were cute and all but I didn't want them dealing with what David's affection crazed mind was concocting.

"This wasn't your plan all along, was it? To trap me in here with you?" I asked, looking at the bigger male as he wrapped his paw around my waist and pulled me closer.

"Nah, I was kind of hoping for it to happen though." David replied, his smile at our poor health becoming almost unnerving.

The pups around us played amongst themselves but were still glancing at us as David nuzzled into my fur and our sneezes sounded in the den. I made sure to see into my arm as I didn't want any of the pups to get sick and David made sure to tell them to keep their distance. It was weird seeing David act so fatherly as he scolded the pups when their rough housing got too rough or when they seemed to be causing trouble with their fellow wolves.

But it was also kind of attractive and reassuring to see how he took care of pups, something that would be valuable in a mate. Then I realized how crazy of a notion that is and with a sneeze it exited my head. But it was back the next minute when David nuzzled me to make sure I was alright.

With an audible cough that caught our attention and stopped David's nuzzling, my Dad entered and weaved his way around the pups as they played about without consideration. My dad seemed to be taking this whole "my son is dating another boy" thing very well. Everyone is afraid of rejection in this sort of scenario but Salty had no sort of intention. He was around Armstrong and Candu enough that I guess he was used to the idea. I was hoping Mom would take it the same way.

"I heard you two were sick. I just came to see how you two were doing." Dad informed, his fatherly and worried gaze going over the two of us and then forming a smile.

"We're fine, it's just a small cold" I said, feeling David place his head on top of my own.

"That's good, well I hate to be the barer of bad news but—" He paused, and my father's ears went down as he spoke his next words. "We're leaving Lou and very soon, once you get better."

David.

I looked to him and wondered what he would make of this without even fully knowing what I myself thought of this news. His ever present smile was gone but he wasn't frowning. David looked down to me with a questioning look. We seemed to both be asking the same silent question. 'Where does this leave us?'

"L-leaving, huh?" I asked, trying to hold my façade of a smile.

"Yeah…" He drew it out and looked between David and I. I was sure my father was thinking about what this would do to us. "Armstrong and Leon are gathering everyone together and keeping them that way so you guys don't walk off."

"We won't. I'm not able to with all of the kids around, they follow us everywhere." I informed, looking at the pups that I found I would miss if I were to leave them.

Some of them looked up at me but most of them were still playing with the others. They were young and I found myself envying them in their innocence. They didn't have to wonder if they'd have to break up with their boyfriend in a few minutes.

"Well, I have to go help the others round up the kids. Please stay here and get some rest." Dad said, his gaze lingering for a second before turning to the exit that he proceeded to walk out of.

It was quiet after Dad left, even the pups seemed quiet as David and I sat there awkwardly. He looked down at the ground and his lips tried to form words but no utter was made. I had to be the one to break the silence.

"I still want to be with you." I didn't want to break the silence with that.

"M-me too…" He stammered. David never stammered to my memory.

"What do you want to do?" I asked. I still couldn't bring myself to look at him.

I could feel David's eyes set on me and the disparity in them. I loved him and I knew he loved me. But I was so lost in it that I wasn't even contemplating what we would have to do when I went back to Jasper. I was so happy with the now.

"I…want to love you..." He said, his paw going to mine and grabbing hold. "I don't have a home, none of us do…"

He looked to the pups as he said that and each of them went quiet and stopped moving. They were orphans and loved David for what he did for them. They said they were happy that he found someone that could make David happy. He was considered a father to many of them but he's been alone longer than any of them.

"But, with that said…" David started, looking back at me. "I've never felt more at home than when I'm with you. I feel like I have a home wherever you are. So, I'd like it if I can stay with my home. Maybe, come with you? Me and the pups that is…"

A million things ran through my head. Thoughts of waking up to David, of seeing him every day and being annoyed yet happy that he's consistently around. I could get to know and enjoy the pups being around more. Mom could meet David and I'd be able to know what she thought of him. I could date David.

"I...can't personally say if you can come into the pack David, that's up to my Alpha." I informed, finally looking up and meet in my boyfriend's eyes. "But I would very much like if I could be with you, David."

I kissed him. Not minding the pairs of little eyes that watched us and it was impulsive and wonderful. I needed to kiss him, to feel his warmth and his affection and to be as close as possible to this man. I loved him; so much that it hurt. Humphrey would let them in, I know it and I was happy to hear that I was home to this man. Because, and I wouldn't be caught dead saying it to him, but I want to make a home with David.

Good evening everyone! I'm sorry this took longer than normal for a chapter to get out but now I have an announcement. This is the second to last chapter of The Accepted. Because I originally planned for this to be the last of the saga but now it isn't, I have to rework the story so I can have more to write The Zenith with.

Therefore, the next chapter is the last. It will be lengthy and I hope you guys enjoy. Please leave a review and as I always say…

Until Next Time.