A/N: Thank you to those who have reviewed. I just want to point out that Brady couldn't risk phasing due to carrying a cub. Once pregnant a sub cannot phase without harming it. It is one weakness that they have this is explained in an earlier chapter in case you have missed it.
A new story called "Screwed" is on the way which will be posted as soon as this one is completed. It is a Seth/Jacob story. Other than that I really don't want to give to much away. If you haven't read any of our other stories please give them a try. Mrs Jones is doing a Seth/Edward story "Heart and Soul" which is going to be interesting to say the least. My own story "Click" is very controversial and is giving readers food for thought. Anyway I will let you get on with the chapter. Please enjoy and your thoughts are encouraged.
Chapter 19
Paul's POV
"He's dead,'" Colin said coming over and rubbing my side. "Your mate needs you,'" his gift calmed my very angry wolf and me for that matter. Quickly phasing, I raced into the cave where my mate was curled up against Leah's wolf form. Colin wasn't lying, he was cold. He took one look at me and fought to get to me.
"I'm sorry I couldn't call out and I, I ," he stuttered as I hugged him to me. No more would he be out of my sight. In the corner there sat a small young boy who looked no older than thirteen. I went towards him only to have the submissives stand around him as though protecting him. I growled in warning.
"What's your name?" I asked realizing that they wouldn't let me any nearer.
"Jasper," he whispered quietly. I looked down at Brady who was watching the young sub and went to push out of my hold. I gripped tighter not wanting him close to the boy.
"He saved my life Paul. Please, he needs our help," he said patting my chest. Not letting my hand go, he moved closer to the boy. The subs relaxed and let him through. The young boy rushed to Brady and wrapped his arms around his waist. "Shhhh, you're safe now. No one will hurt you. I promise," he kissed the young boy's head. "I'm tired, can we go home?" Brady asked. Even if Brady trusted the kid, I didn't and told him to not phase and to get on Emmett's back. He trembled so sighing, I told him to get on Embry's.
"Paul, I let you down and I am sor,"
"No, you didn't. I owe you an apology. You're my best friend, my beta and I have," the big lug I call Ems came and rubbed against me licking my snout.
"I'm ready for home," Brady sighed. My mate leaned forward his arms went around my neck hugging me close. My wolf rumbled as we set off. The longer we ran the less his grip was on around me. I asked Seth to phase so he could hold onto my mate so he didn't fall off. We arrived home just on dawn. The great doors were opened for us and we were greeted by Jacob and the rest of our allies. Even though Jacob wanted to do nothing but grab his mate and make sure he was safe and unharmed, he saw he was holding my sleeping mate who had not stirred for hours. Leading us up to our room, he opened our door and allowed me to rest beside the bed and gently lifted his mate and mine onto the bed. I quickly phased and covered my mate, so tired was he.
"How many have we lost?" I asked just as a knock came at the door. I could smell my beta and the rest of the pack along with the submissive. Allowing them in, I stepped up to the young sub who lowered himself to the floor on his knees.
"Please spare me," he whispered. Embry and Leah pulled him up under his arms and lifted his chin so I could see into his eyes. His eyes flickered to my mate. I turned to see why but nothing, my baby had not stirred.
"Paul, can I have a word," Seth came close and squeezed my arm while dragging me away from the others.
"You have to accept him into your pack. If you don't, he will die a slow and painful death," he looked over at my mate then back at me. "Your mate carries his true love," he smiled.
"Oh no, absolutely not! My child is not even fully formed! What the fuck?" I growled. Jacob came and put himself between me and his mate. "Get him out of my sight!" I pointed to the young submissive.
"Paul, you will not harm this child!" my mate got up and walked to the young sub who wrapped himself around my mate. My wolf roared. "If you don't accept him, our child will never have what we have. How could you deny our child his true love?" Brady stood tall and proud wrapping himself around the sub even more.
"He is already marked," I went to the boy and turned his neck to see his mark. "You were his mate, where is your mark?" I asked.
"He was impotent. He wanted your child as his own. I am unmarked and untouched," the sub said shyly. I sniffed. He was right, he had no scent of Jared on him other than the pack scent.
"Go shower," I said. My mate took him to the bathroom locking the door. "How the hell can he feel his mate?" I looked at the other submissives. They shook their heads. "But you're sure?" I looked at Colin who was now wrapped in his mates arms. He nodded. "Fine. And thank you all for doing your alpha's proud. All of you," I looked at Jacob who smiled and nodded.
"Come, we will rest and tomorrow evening we will return to La-Push," Jacob said sweeping his mate up in his arms and leaving with the others. We discussed things as we travelled home. James' pack was no longer; every single one destroyed except Jasper, who would soon be joining my pack.
Food was brought to us by some submissives who left quickly. When Brady opened the door he walked straight to me wrapping himself around me rubbing his scent with mine. Behind him came Jasper. Looking at him I saw a different boy from only minutes ago. This one was clean, his hair a dirty blonde, his skin pale, his eyes a brilliant blue. He stood twisting his foot, hands at his side, chewing his bottom lip.
"Come eat," I smiled. The boy is now part of my pack, my family. He kept his eyes lowered and sat across from me. Brady his grabbed food and tucked in. I pushed the bread rolls closer to the young sub who quickly grabbed one and put it in his pocket before taking another and nibbling on it. "Jasper, please look at me," I asked as kindly as I could rather than order. His eyes darted to Brady who nodded encouragingly. His eyes came to mine and I gave him a smile. "We have a rule in our pack. No one ever lowers their eyes to me or anyone one else, not even Jacob Black. You are our equal and as such you are treated like one," I leaned over and took his hand in mine and gave it a gentle squeeze. "You will never starve, we will never deny you anything," he had tears streaming down his face and pulled the bread roll out of his pocket and put it on his plate. "Good boy, now eat. We are going to have a busy day tomorrow. Today you can sleep on the couch and we will get you a room sorted so it is ready when we return."
"Thank you," was all he said before again nibbling on his bread roll. Brady had not stopped eating and I was grateful he had eaten it all. He gave me a cheeky grin and snuggled into me as I dug into my own food. Jasper almost fell asleep at the table and Brady was sound asleep. I picked him up and took him to bed where I tucked him in.
Jasper had finally fallen asleep in his chair. Sighing, I pulled the other side of the bedding back and picked the sleeping boy up. As soon as he was laying down, he snuggled into my mate. I grabbed a blanket and spare pillow and crashed on the couch. What I do for my pack. I was woken by my mate laying on top of me placing butterfly kisses on my cheek. I thrust up my hips only for him to giggle
"We have Jasper in bed," he whispered. I groaned. I needed to fill my mate with my scent. He stood up and pulled me to the bathroom locking the door behind us. "Fill me," he whispered as I brushed my thumb over his mating mark. I turn on the shower and slowly strip my mate, his beautiful body a sight to behold. I nipped at his mating mark making his legs go from underneath him. "You're a tease, Paul Lahote," he moaned as I continued to only touch his neck. He pushed his hips toward me wanting friction on his cock.
Shyly stepping into the shower, he pulled me in with him not caring I was still dressed. Our lips attacked each others, wanting to taste each other. My wolf roared wanting to fill our mate with our seed to stamp on him even more that he belonged to just me and me alone. Brady's small but sure hands ran over my body till he found his target, my cock already throbbing with need to fill his tight hot heat. Lifting up my mate, he wrapped his arms around my waist letting me have access to his ass. holding on tight to my neck I let one hand go to his tight hole and teased the entrance. Soft moans came from my mate encouraging me to break into the ring of muscle. Brady's moans get louder as he pushed down onto my finger before once again lifting himself up. With each movement his hole opened for me. One of his hands let go of my neck as he pushed down further and he popped the button on my shorts releasing my cock which, slapped his ass.
"More," he groaned as I pressed another finger into his heat. I begin to scissor him, hitting his spot every stroke. "Please Paul, mark me again," he begged baring his neck to me. It is rare but, not unheard of; a double marking. My mate was so precious and almost taken away from me, I nuzzled into his neck which he bared willingly. Just as I am about to sink my teeth into his neck, I thrust my cock into his hole. So long my wolf had been gentle but now, he was ready to call out to his mate, to show him who owned him, possessed him. My mate's screams of pleasure and pain only excited me wolf more. I grabbed him under the legs and turn him around, his arms braced on the wall.
"MINE," I growled slamming into my mate. I couldn't help but give over to my wolf. It didn't take long for either of us to find our release. I held my mate gently around the waist as he sunk down, his knees buckling from under him. "Baby, I'm so sorry," I cradled him in my arms as the water cascaded down on us.
"No sorrys, Paul. it was perfect," he sighed. "Do you think we woke the others?" he asked.
"You really care?" I chuckled. He softly giggle and shook his head. I could see my mate would need more sleep. This time however, in my arms wa where he belonged.
We gathered at the front doors, this time we are travelling in cars. It would still take us a few days however. As wolves, it is not right for us to be in the air. I had Brady and Jasper in the front with me while in the back were the others from my pack. I was now a pack of seven and one of the most powerful. Why? Because I had four submissives. Jacob and I were wanting to change their status. However, they were proud of their name. No matter how much we argued they refused to be called anything but subs. We didn't stop, swapping drivers as we went, Jasper never leaving my mate's side. He was allowed any room in the mansion and he chose the smallest bedroom which was right next door to ours. He admitted he had to be close to his mate. It still freaked me out, my mate was not even showing. His scent changed but, not completely. I planned for him to continue his studies and hopefully attend college. It would be painful but, he could come home on the weekends. Maybe we could even take a break and move with him. The possibilities were many but, all that was years away. Jasper was a mere twelve years old, he was only nine when he phased. He was a the son of a alpha who was killed by a leech. James' pack was in the area and took the young sub who was hidden by his father while he tried to protect his young son. He couldn't remember anything of where he lived and believed his father's pack was completely destroyed.
When we arrived back in Forks we all phased and welcomed Jasper into our pack. He and the other subs played like puppies except my mate who sat on the forest floor between my legs watching them. We offered Embry's mother our home which she accepted insisting that we come visit often. Moving from one town to another, Emmett and I could pack a house in hours. But, we would rest and join Jacob's tribe in a celebration of his new position. He would also formally hand the Olympia pack over to Sam. Those who chose could join Jacob however, he hoped they would want to remain on their tribal lands and live as normal lives as possible.