Part 24
John had no idea why his wolf was acting the way it was but he'd learnt a long time ago if his wolf wanted to do something it was best to just go with the flow and not fight it. Which was why he found himself wandering through the deserted pack house, heading up the stairs that led to the third floor. He paused at the top of the stairs and frowned. He really didn't understand what was happening but for some reason whatever he found around the corner – his wolf was acting as if it was the biggest and greatest thing since sliced bread.
Licking his suddenly dry lips John took a deep breath and carried on walking. But as he rounded the corner he almost wished he hadn't. There standing in the doorway to Josh's room was not only Josh but also Alex. John couldn't tear his eyes away from them, he couldn't stop staring at the way Alex cupped Josh's face with his hands, the way Josh was up on tip toe to try and ease the angle of the kiss. John felt his all too human heart start to break at the sight of the little wolf he'd yearned for all these years kissing another man. But his wolf – oh his wolf was howling. Not howling in anger or aggressions as John had expected but with delight as if those two kissing was the most wonderful thing.
Shaking his head John balled his fist and tried so hard not to give into the human half – the half that was demanding he walked over there and rip Alex away from Josh. Bowing his head he tried to compose himself but even with his eyes closed he could still see them, he could see the passion and the desire flowing through them, he could see the way Josh moulded against Alex's body and it killed him. Without even looking up he turned to go only to be stopped by the softest call of his name he had ever heard.
Glancing over his shoulder he realised the others had seen him and were both staring at him. He felt a slight blush start to colour his cheek, embarrassed at having been caught spying on their private moment. But where he'd expected accusations and annoyance at his intrusion, he saw nothing but smiles. Smiles that seemed to grow as he turned to face them properly. Frowning he ran a hand over his face then with a bitter little huff he murmured, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt. I just..."
"You didn't interrupt," replied Josh, the little wolf looking surprisingly calm.
John cocked his head and frowned even more.
"He's right," added Alex offering John a half apologetic half teasing smile, "You didn't interrupt we…" he glanced down at Josh who nodded back at him, "…we were waiting for you to join us."
John frowned. Join them? He blinked a few times certainly not noticing the fact that both men were stark naked and glorious to behold. He licked his lips again, trying hard to fight to possessive growl bubbling in his throat as his eyes lingered on Josh. His wolf wanted the little omega, wanted him more than ever before. But it wasn't only Josh he wanted. His wolf wanted the big tiger as well. He wanted to feel those muscles working underneath him, to feel the tiger's full strength. With those thoughts swirling around his head John barely noticed that the other two had moved. It wasn't until Josh ran a hand over his abs that John even realised they had surrounded him, Josh to his front Alex to his back and then, before he could even draw breath, they attacked.
Josh kissed him on the mouth, the little wolf showing surprising dominance over him, while Alex sucked and kissed his neck. The tiger pressed hard biting kisses around the base of his neck, kisses hard enough to had John arching in delight. Without even thinking he reached down and lifted Josh up, encouraging the smaller man to wrap his legs around his waist as John took control of the kiss. He couldn't stop himself probing and searching Josh mouth as if it contained the greatest secret ever know. And Josh let him, the submissive little omega simply gave himself John allowing the massive gamma to do what he liked how he liked. Behind him John was aware of Alex rocking against him, the big tiger purring loudly as he continued his glorious attack on John's neck and shoulders.
"John! Get your arse out of bed! You're late for breakfast."
The call and subsequent hammering jolt John bolt upright tin bed. Drawing in ragged breaths he stared at the door then at clock beside him before looking back at the door. He blinked a few times wincing when Randy added menacingly, "If you don't get up I'm gonna Alanna in there and she's already had her fruity pebbles. Now get your arse out of bed!"
Stumbling out of bed John groaned when he realised why walking was quite such a problem he was harder than granite and he knew there wold be no way of hiding the morning wood. So he didn't bother. Yanking the door open he glowered at Randy who glowered back before a glance down and a barely supressed chuckle later made him look up back up.
"Good dream?" teased Randy folding his arms over his chest as he looked John dead in the eye.
John's glare melted into the biggest soppiest grin and nodding he grabbed a worn faded t-shirt and pulled it on before grabbing a pair of loose gym shorts. Stepping into them he glanced up at Randy and chuckled, "You have no idea how much I hate you for waking me up right now."
"Yeah I can imagine," smirked Randy throwing his best friend a mocking wink.
John simply threw him the finger as he fumbled with his chain. Slipping it over his head he settled the 2 familiar dog tags against his skin then glancing at Randy he bit the side of his lip before asking hesitantly, "Did you used to dream about Evan? I mean before you got together? Before you really knew he was your mate?"
Randy's posture stiffened and with a noticeable growl in his voice he asked, "Why?"
"I just...I...I seem to be having some really weird dreams lately," confessed John motioning for Randy to move out of the room so they could go down stairs, "Dreams that I wouldn't normally have and…"
"You think they're the mating dreams?" asked Randy as they started down the stairs.
John nodded not really trusting his voice.
Randy paused and running his eyes over John, he regarded his best friend a moment before offering a wicked smirk and concluding "I'd say any dream that gets you so hard its showing thought your gym short is a dream worth having."
John glared at him then glanced down praying to anyone who'd listen that the rest of the pack weren't quite as observant as his thoroughly annoying and now very smug looking best friend.
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"Josh? You okay?" asked Hunter noticing the frown marring the normally smiling face as the small omega wandered into the dining room.
"No, yes, I…" stammered Josh, taking a deep breath he paused then looking at Hunter he tried again, replying, "I stopped to call on Justin but there was no answer and his bed hasn't been slept in."
"He wasn't there?" asked Hunter. He felt Shawn tense bedside him and without looking he knew his mate was worried.
"No and no sign he'd been there at all," Josh gnawed at the edge of lip, "It's not like him. I mean he always tell me if he's going to go for an early run and I…I know its stupid but I've got a bad feeling."
"It's not stupid," soothed Hunter coming to his feet. He gave Josh a quick hug ruffling the little omega's hair before looking over at Shawn.
Shawn nodded at the unasked question then clapping his hands he sent up a long rolling howl. It was the pack call – a call that was answered instantly. Within moment the entire core pack filled the dining room.
"Guys Justin is missing. He didn't come back from a late run last night. We need to go find him." Within seconds the Pack were moving out towards the back yard. Although Shawn noticed Evan was moving with less grace than normal and Cody too looked a little worse for were. Realising there wasn't really the need for every pack member to go racing around after Justin, he called, "Evan, Cody you two stay here with me, you too Chris." He added when he realised Chris as trying to hobble towards the door with Lex.
Chris glared at Shawn, anger and pain burning in his eyes. He shook his head hissing, "That's not fair I'm one of the best tracker I can..."
"You're not fit enough to track," interrupt Shawn firmly, "I'm sorry you need to stay here."
Lex looked on the verge of revolt, the idea of being separated from Chris overwhelming his limited self-control but before he could speak Hunter rested a hand on his shoulder soothing, "We won't be gone long. An hour at most. The pack lands aren't that hard to navigate, I promise you'll be back before you know it."
Lex stared at his alpha then glancing at the stricken face of his mate he gave a sharp nod before pointed turning and cupping Chris's face. With Chris glaring at him over such a public display of emotion, Lex smiled and winked at him before pressing their lips together and promising, "I won't be long."
"You better not be!" snapped Chris although the heat was taken out of the bark by the look in his eyes.
As Ted made sure Cody was okay at being left behind and Randy took the opportunity to kiss the hell out of Evan John couldn't help looking over at Josh and sighing. The little omega looked so worried John found himself automatically crossing over and hugging him. For a moment Josh seemed surprised but then – to John's delight – he relaxed and wrapped his arms around John's waist pressing his face against John's chest. Brushing a supposedly platonic kiss against John's spiky hair John soothed, "Don't worry, we'll find him. He probably just fell asleep under the stars. You know that little capetown werewolf loves sleeping under the stars."
"I hope so," murmured Josh absently snuggling against John, "I really hope so."
"We will," agreed Alex coming to stand beside them, his hand coming to rest on the small of Josh's back.
John regarded him a moment then offered him the warmest smile. It was a smile that was met with a slight blush and a bow of Alex's head but the look he threw John from under his lashes was enough to have the older wolf all but groaning with desire. It was only Hunter's call to shift and set off that broke the three of them apart.
As the rest of the core pack headed off with Hunter towards the pack woods Shawn looked over the 3 wolves left behind and sighed. He hated it when his pack hurt and right now the three wolves beside him were each hurting so much he had no idea how to make things better. He only knew he had to try. As Alphamate he had to try and do something to ease their pain. And with his eyes falling on Chris he gave a slight smile knowing just how he could start to help his favourite little trouble maker get back to being the annoying prank loving soul that Shawn adored.
TBC