Fathers Plea

I decided to take another walk in the woods, along the way I passed Sam's house. Sam had built the house himself and it was the nicest home on the Res. It was the largest however it was still a modest sized home, just large compared to everyone else's house. I remember when he was building the house he had gotten so much input from me. At that time I thought he just figured I was a girl so I had good taste. Just looking at the porch made me smile. I chose that swing and the bench. I decided it should have a cozy somewhat southern feel. I even choose that pretty stained glass door. I stopped and stared at the home, I noticed then that Seth was sitting on the porch. I didn't notice him right away because he was sitting on the floor with his legs crossed as opposed to sitting on the bench.

Seth looked at me, this boy never smiled at all. I assumed he just wasn't the bubbly kind, Jake and Seth were such opposites. Jake was serious yet somehow bubbly and outgoing but Seth he was a very serious guy. I wouldn't say he was mean, it's just to him being here seemed to be much more analytical. I could tell he was that clever type that was in his head, kind of like me. I guess if I were Jake I would choose someone like him to be my beta. You know he's on the job and taking it earnestly. I waved and he tilted his head a bit and slightly nodded it. I decided to check things out, why was he here anyway. When he saw me start to head towards him he looked around somewhat nervously. I moved swiftly up the steps, I loved the cherry wood porch; I had to pat myself on the back I really made some good choices when it came to the house. Seth stood as I approached him.

"So how are things working out with Sahara?" Seth asked, his demeanor was all business.

"She has been gone since yesterday."

"Did she ask your permission to stay out all night?"

"No but I knew she was going to her old cabin so I'm fine about it."

"Did you know she was staying out all night?"

"No but she is her own person."

"Actually she's not she is your slave now." Seth seemed pissed he pulled his cell phone from his pocket. He dialed the number then placed the phone to his ear but he was staring at me the entire time.

"Are you insane?" His first words to whoever he was talking to were kind of aggressive. "You been out all night..., you know what I mean cut the shit. ...No, actually I am the boss of you and I don't care you need to be much more respectable. I gave you clear instruction you keep fucking with me and you're going to find yourself mated to gay Tommy, I could destroy you bitch." Seth hung up on her.

I was stunned, this boy had a serious mean streak.

"Your slave will be home in 15 minutes."

"You didn't need to do that, I'm okay about her staying out."

"That's not her job."

"What is her job? I don't really need a slave anyway Seth."

"Sam did us a serious solid, he didn't have to let us stay and he loves you. I respect him so this is my gift, I'm giving him my sister. Since I can't actually give her to him because you're his then giving her to you is the next best thing. She isn't mated and our fathers dead so I own her right now. I can give her to whomever I want since you seem to like her so much you should be happy about this. You will treat her right, she already screwed me; she couldn't land Jake so she is actually useless to me right now. I can't even get my alpha to take her, that bitch can't even give us pride."

"That is all she is to you an object you trade around for status?"

"That's what woman have always been and will always be in one way or another, yes she is something to trade; something I own. Why do you think your father is giving you to Sam? You know how it works by now, you're not a little girl Leah. I hear you are pretty delusional about certain things but come on, you know the deal."

"Seth you're not doing me or Sam any favors." Just then Jake and Sam walked out of the house, Jake seemed surprised to see me but he gave me the sweetest smile.

"What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to stop by and say hello Sam."

"Really well ah were finishing up some business any other time you know I would love to see you Leah." Sam said but he seemed weird as if he was holding back something.

"Can I talk to you alone?"

"Jake why don't you guys go on and I will catch up." Jake nodded and he and Seth walked away briskly. Jake was smiling from ear to ear and Seth seemed aggravated.

"So what were they doing here?"

"Nothing really, why don't you get ready tomorrow is a big day."

"Sam I don't like Seth."

"You don't like him, why not I love him."

"You like Seth?"

"With Seth you know what you're dealing with, a dude who is all about business and progress. Seth does not give a damn he will do what he has to no emotions, no sympathy; Jake has the perfect beta. It's that damn Jake who irks me, never trust a grown ass man who smiles all the time and whose eyes are always huge. With Jake I don't know much about him or what he wants and needs, I don't know what makes him tick. That Sahara girl is perfect for him yet he denies her, I don't like it."

"Why not?"

"If he don't want her then who does he want?"

"Who do you think he wants?"

"Leah why do you always ask so many questions?"

"I'm just trying to figure things out?"

"Figure out what you're wearing and ah you should know after the plea your moving in with me. Don't worry you have a week after that and then its happy birthday which is also happy mating day."

"Moving in, with you?"

"Yes, of course."

"What about Sahara?"

"What about her, I fixed up her room."

"I don't want her living away from me Sam at my father's house, while I'm here with you; alone." Sam blushed a little, this surprised me.

"Don't worry you still own her but I don't want her with us during this stage. I want to be with you alone, there is going to be a lot of mating, a wolf's appetite is very strong." Sam's voice became husky when he said this, I could feel his desire.

"This is too much Sam, I'm not ready to live with a man and mate."

"Yes you are but if it makes you comfortable she can move in but she must stay on the first floor."

"Thank you Sam."

"Leah when we mate don't worry it's going to be special, what I'm going to do to you and what you will explore is going to really change the way you think. I'm going to help you transition into the change."

"I have to go Sam."

"I wish you wanted me the way I want you."

"It's about choice Sam."

"You are choosing Leah, in your heart."

I just walked away, it was too much and the way Sam's eyes stared at me just gave me chills. I could feel how much he wanted me but right now everything was just too overwhelming.

Sahara returned home within minutes but she was more quiet than usual she seemed sad but I didn't feel comfortable prying. I'm just not her, I don't have a nurturing nature. If she were to present me with her feelings then I could go there but I don't feel comfortable enough yet with her. I like her but it's weird to just get emotional with someone you have not known very long.

I found myself terribly nervous the next morning, this was the day I would be given away. Sahara was so excited, it was like she was living vicariously through me or something. She washed my hair and she dyed it jet black, then she styled my hair in this wet look but she pulled it back away from my face. I looked like one of the girls from a James bond movie, she painted my nails and shaved my legs. The red dress was cut low in the front and she put in a high split so that I could show off my legs. It was satin so it felt elegant even though it was ridiculously sexy. I laughed when I saw the high heel shoes she expected me to wear, this felt foolish. Who was I trying to be, Angelina Jolie? All day she plucked me and tortured me in some way, why did woman do this to themselves I questioned.

When we got to the hall my stomach took a dive because I knew I would have to enter late, it was so fussy. While all the party guess stared I would have to walk slowly down the stairs as they judged me, Sam and my father would be waiting at the bottom of the stairs and he would present me to Sam. It was all so presumptuous. After the short ceremony I would have to mingle with the crowd, Sam would gain further respect from all the men.

Sahara led me towards the stairs and she held my hand, I could hear my father speaking.

"Sam you are a great guy and there is no one else I would rather give my precious daughter to then you, I only hope that you accept her wholeheartedly and treat her with dignity."

"You do not have to hope, everyone knows this is my dream come true. I do accept her."

Sahara gave me a nod and I knew it was time.

"I'm going to walk behind you just breath Leah." When she said this I felt calm.

As I walked down the stairs I tried not to make eye contact with anyone but I could see that everyone who lived on the Res was there even Jakes pack. Jake stood in front of them all with his hands held behind his back when he saw me his jaws dropped, I smiled at him. Seth smiled and that shocked me, he was happy for me; what the hell. Suddenly I heard someone laugh it was Emily. One of the elder ladies grabbed her arm and escorted her out quickly, she seemed embarrassed.

Sam wasn't smiling which surprised me, he seemed pissed actually which made no sense. I realized he was mad that I looked at Jake first, I made eye contact with him but that meant nothing to me. I think it was nerves, I was just afraid to look at Sam for some reason I felt shy. That's the moment it hit me, I loved him and that's why he made me feel this way. I wanted him and this was a good day. When I reached the bottom of the stairs Sam took my hand, finally he smiled at me so warm and sweet everyone cheered.

"Leah I take you as my mate today."

My Father turned to the crowd.

"If there isn't anyone who objects than it is official." He stared into the crowd he went to turn back to us to finish but just then I heard a male voice speak.

"I object and I challenge Sam for Leah's hand." The crowd gasped I turned to see Jake who had approached Sam.

"Are you serious right now Jake?" Sam asked his voice was husky yet surprisingly calm.

"Last time I checked male wolf's all have that right and since you agreed to let me live here I have that right, the right to challenge another wolf for his bitch."

"You realize I'm going to kill you?"

"You can try." Jake smiled after he spoke and it set Sam off, Sam grabbed him by the neck and sent him flying across the room. It took Paul and Embry to hold Sam back. Seth rushed over.

"It's only fair Sam he has the right, a battle till death or until the other wolf surrenders; please don't be mad." Seth was pleading.

"Your alpha just choose to die." Sam rushed out of the hall so fast I barely saw him leave. Some of Jakes pack members were helping him up but he wasn't mad he was just tossed like a rag doll, Jake just smiled at me. What the hell was he thinking?

Authors Note: Sorry it took so long a lot has happened to me in the past few days. Please review and thank you for reading. I promise you it's about to go down lol!