It's been a month since Stiles ran away. Two weeks since I found out the truth of all the pain and horrible things that my mother did in the past. And despite that people think I'm oblivious, I noticed as well that it's been almost fourteen days since my uncle began smelling more and more like the Sheriff. Since the day after we told everything to Stiles's father Peter had began behaving strangely, more happy and like he used to be seventeen years ago. Before... before mom took away the thing he loved the most.
Whenever I visited his apartment I found him singing, under his breath, along old songs of blues and cooking lunch. He always told me that it was for him, his heartbeat steady (But then again we are talking about Peter, master of deceive. I thought). However, then I had to overhear a conversation at Wallmart of a deputy with her husband about how happy she was for the Sheriff. That he finally got a pretty little thing to cook for him and take care of him. At the beginning I thought that she was talking about Melissa or Lydia's mom, both women that I knew wanted the Sheriff. And I was happy for Stiles's dad for finally getting over his dead wife and trying to find happiness, no matter how hypocrite I sounded.
Also, a traitorous voice at the back of my mind accused me that I was happy because that meant that if the Sheriff started dating, or better ended up marrying, one of my pack member's parent Stiles would be bound to the pack in a way. Of course, I growled at that annoying voice to mind his own business. That I was going to win Stiles back on my own, without dirty tricks, but I knew that deep down I wasn't one hundred percent sure.
You'll know my surprise when the deputy exclaimed: 'I don't even mind that it is Peter Hale, I am so relieved that the Sheriff found someone I wouldn't care if it was a dog', her husband had chuckled at that, 'But seriously', she had continued, 'They look really cute together. You can easily notice how much love Peter has for the Sheriff, he even calls him John! And the Sheriff hasn't been this happy since Claudia's death'.
I left after that and headed towards my apartment, confused at why Peter didn't told me anything about it. Soon I found out it was because Peter was still wooing the Sheriff and nothing had happened, until two weeks ago that he came to a pack meeting smelling of sex and the Sheriff. Peter isn't the elder of this pack for nothing, he is the wisest and smartest of us all (even counting Stiles and Lydia). So it wasn't a big surprise when no one but me, with my extra-advanced-alpha senses, caught that scent.
I decided to accept the wishes of my uncle of keeping his very new relationship a secret. But it had passed two weeks and nothing, not even a glance or word that made me know that he wanted to talk with me about something serious. So I decided to take things into matter and demand some explanations.
That is what brought me to the porch of the Sheriff, this last fourteen days Peter has spent all his time here. I raised my fist and knocked the door. Surprisingly the door was opened by Stiles's father. During this month my uncle has taken charge of the Stilinski household, cleaning it, cooking, making laundry, even answering the door and phone. He had become like one of those wives of the fifties!
The worst I think he likes it! I thought a bit disturbed. After all we were talking about the uncle that taught me how a man should be and behave.
"Derek" he said clearly surprised "What brings you here? I thought that we were having the meeting tomorrow".
"We are Sheriff" I replied trying to keep my scowl out of my face. This was Stiles's father after all, I need to make a good impression to him "Is my uncle inside?".
"No, Peter went to his apartment to bring some more clothes. Why? Did something happen?" he asked worriedly.
"No, I just needed to talk with both of you" I assured him "Can I come in and wait for him to get back?".
"Of course" he replied and opened the door wider so I could pass in.
Suddenly a strong smell hit me, so strong that it almost made me lose my step. I cursed inwardly: Damn it! Of course that would be why Peter never told me about their relationship. He was afraid.
We sat down, he on his armchair and I on the sofa, before I started speaking "Look Sheriff I know that you are not familiar with our costumes so I tried to ignore it but my inner alpha wolf is driving me crazy demanded respect" I began explaining "You see when someone wants to court a member of the pack they need the permission of the alpha and their blessing if the courting was successful, like Aiden did. When both sides want to court and each are in a pack, even if it is the same, they need to do the same, like Boyd, Erica, Scott and Allison did. If a pack member wants to court someone outside the pack then there is no necessity to get the permission of the alpha, but they'll need the blessing when the relationship is confirmed, like Ethan did" I looked deep into his eyes waiting for a sign of confirmation before continuing. When he nodded his head I began talking again.
"However, when it comes to mating the side isn't pack and is going to mate a pack member needs to show that they are worth claiming a member of the alpha's pack. Worth of becoming pack. Scott and Allison just had to tell me about all the things that they went through and how their love was able to surpass it all before giving them the ok. Aiden having been an ex-alpha, and a strong one on that, showed me that he will be able to protect my sister that is why I allowed him to mate with Cora. Erica and Boyd took me to one of their hunting trips and demonstrated to me what a good team they are, and how being together makes them stronger, for me to be alright with their mating. I am telling you that because I know that you are from the old school and would want to marry Peter now that he is pregnant with your pup".
Something changed on the Sheriff's scent but I didn't dwell on it, I was much embarrassed at having to give this talk to Stiles's father. Surely it was embarrassment from his side at having a much younger man explaining this stuff to him "But you'll have to know that human marriage means nothing to us, in our society's eyes if you are not mated you are only a couple that share a children not a married family" the Sheriff coughed awkwardly, making me chuckle cause we were both way very uncomfortable "Who would have expected it? That you and Peter are true mates" I tried to ease the tension but that only worsened it.
"True mates?" he asked confused.
"Yes, didn't Peter told you?" I asked him confused "There is no way that a male werewolf could get pregnant if it wasn't from his true mate. But don't worry it just works one way, the werewolf can't impregnate their mate if it isn't another kind of were".
"That shouldn't be a problem because... Peter never... I never bo..." he stuttered nervously, red tainting his cheeks.
"Oh" I just said feeling more uncomfortable.
Way more information that I needed, I thought nervously.
"Derek" he called out for me. Now all business like "I am the Sheriff of this town. I can provide and protect Peter. I already have a peace treaty with you and will always be an ally to your pack. I wish to ask your permission for mating and marrying Peter, do I have it alpha Hale?".
"You, do" I answered with a small smile "Welcomed to the pack Sheriff" I extended my hand for him to shake, but instead he dragged me into a hug. Then he stood up and came back with a stack of papers, which he gave to me "What are these?" I questioned him confused.
"These are all the information that you need to build the dream kitchen of my daughter and the signed permission to start rebuilding the Hale house" he told me with a smirk that I know he learnt from Peter "Stiles always wanted to have that kitchen, if your build it then she will be bound to visit your house and spend time with the Hale pack. Then you'll be able to gain her forgiveness".
"Thank you Sheriff" I told him really grateful for the help.
One step closer to have Stiles, I thought happily.
"Call me John" he told me with a smile and walked me to the door.
"By the way She... John" I corrected myself rapidly. Standing on the porch "Tell Peter that you both have my blessing and to not worry that I won't do the same that my mother did".
"I will" he replied with a grateful smile "Don't speed up Hale" he warned me "We might be family now but that doesn't stop me from fining you".
"Yes, sir" I replied with a chuckled as I was getting on the Camaro and driving towards my apartment.