After the near disaster before dinner had been quelled the Winchester's and Sam sat in the living room with a glass of whisky and red wine for Mary. Adam was talking enthusiastically about his plans for the mating and when he wanted the ceremony to take place, Sam's wishes and needs ignored completely. To him he didn't need the whole pack there to celebrate him finding the other half of his soul, he didn't need wolves he didn't know gazing down on him and judging him to be unfit to one day lead their pack. But he knew that it was important to Adam, for his mate to show the world that he had found the one and that he could claim the title of heir to John's pack. Even though by rights that title should be passed down to Dean, being the oldest and strongest of the two Alpha's however he remained unmated meaning that Adam could claim the role as his own.

Sam sat still in his chair, his eyes gazing into his drink that he knew he wouldn't taste, last time he had tried some alcohol he had the glass smashed into his hand, his mate didn't like it when he drunk because it wasn't deemed as proper behaviour. But he held the glass out of politeness as not to refuse John. He could hear every word that was being said but none of it was taken in. He felt like he was being spoken about rather than too, not that it was unfamiliar. Adam was at his side in the grand dark grey love seat that was placed beside the living room fire, his fingers dug into his knee as a solid reminder that he was still there and aware of everything that had happened. John and Mary were seated on the sofa opposite while Dean stood behind them, his green eyes boring into the fire ignoring everything that was going on around him, rolling his eyes every now and again at something Adam said.

"Aren't we honey?" Adam's voice drifted in through the fog that clouded Sam's mind.

"Yes," Sam automatically replied knowing he could never deny his mate anything no matter what it was that had just been said. "Of course," he added for further assurance and was met with a blinding grin from his mate which was a rarity.

"Don't you think you are rushing things son?" John asked his eyes narrowing slightly. Behind him Dean snorted but managed to hold his tongue. "It's not like we have an expiry date."

"When you know it's right why not?" Adam defended his fingers digging in deeper into Sam's knee. "Wouldn't you like grandchildren?"

Sam felt his mouth run dry and his heart skipped a beat. Children? He was talking about pups already? Adam and him had only been together the past six months and the mating had been arranged to occur around his next heat…he had never mentioned about wanting pups as well…it was too much…he knew he wasn't ready to become a father but what choice did he have? Yes he was an Omega, and yes they were typically used to breed and strengthen a pack but still…pups?

He swallowed the nerves that came rushing through him and hoped that his false smile was still on his face. He could feel his heart pounding fiercely in his chest and by the looks on the Winchester's faces they could hear it. No…No…No…he had to turn this around….they couldn't doubt…he didn't want to be paying for this embarrassment later…"We can't wait," he offered his voice sounding light and cheerful. He deserved an Oscar.

"Only if you are sure Sam, this is as much as your choice as it is Adam's," Mary offered leaning forward slightly and her sweet scent filled his senses making him feel comforted. "If it's what you want," she added her blue eyes softening and it was like she could see every secret he was trying to conceal, every bruise and broken bone he had ever had.

"Of course, I love Adam," he said automatically. Adam shot him a brilliant smile and pressed a kiss to his cheek before excitedly turning back to his parents to continue talking about whatever it is they were discussing previously.

Sam released the breath he didn't know he had been holding and urged his heart to resume its normal pace. He could feel the panic threatening to overwhelm him but he seemed to have been able to keep it together well, at least he thought so.

He could feel Dean's eyes bore into the side of his head and the temptation to stare back was drowning him. Slowly he lifted his eyes and the bright emeralds met his own hazel. For a moment the rest of the world faded away and all that existed was the two of them. He could feel Dean's confusion and worry, he could sense that the other man was effected by whatever it was between them. For a split second he felt a genuine connection, like he could see everything Dean had to offer, there were no secrets, no walls, nothing between them. He felt free…he felt…happy…?

Quickly he snapped his eyes away and stared down at the glass in his hand, he passed this onto Adam, pressed a shaky kiss to the man's cheek and somehow managed to stutter out a request for coffees. Adam impressed with his hosting skills asked for a round of coffee for them all. Grateful for the quick reprieve he nodded his head and tried not to run out of the room. Allowing the door to the kitchen to shut behind him. He pressed his back to the wood and tried to slow his still racing heart down. He had no idea what the hell had just happened but he knew he couldn't let anyone know. Not if he valued his life.

…

Dean watched the man make his quick exit seeming to be desperate to leave the room, not that he blamed him having to be with his brother for more than ten minutes could make anyone want to leave…but there was something more behind it. That moment they had just shared hadn't been his imagination…it can't have been. Frowning he downed the contents of his glass enjoying the way the whisky burnt the back of his throat, he placed the cup on the table and gave his mother's shoulder a quick squeeze. He ignored Adam's harsh stare and found himself walking out of the room, he grabbed his leather jacket from the hall, shouldering it on he walked through the empty kitchen out of the back door into the immense garden.

The hedges had been grown high to create a feel of a maze, the shrubbery shaped like wolves were a continuing theme out the back as well as the front. There were no lights but with eyes like theirs there was no need. There were stone benches placed around the hedge peering into the kitchen, probably where Adam sat and leered at Sam, the thought of that caused pure anger to run through Dean. Why he had no idea.

The whole place seemed dark and foreboding, like a prison rather than a pack house. Nothing like his own place back in the pack land, it might not be as big or as extravagant but he had built the place himself and it was home. Somewhere where he would bring his own children up and not worry that they will turn out to be the monsters in the fairy tales, the big bad wolf who huffs and puffs or the wolf who eats little old women. If he ever had the chance. He was twenty six and still unmated…something that was rare in the wolf community, by now Alpha and his mother had already had him and Adam.

Sighing he sat down on the nearest bench and allowed his eyes to close for a moment. The frustration and the anger flowed through him, he bunched his hands into fists and pressed these against his leg knowing that if he lost control now he might shift, he wouldn't allow that to happen not with his brother around. Shifting on another were's pack land without permission was punished with exile and wouldn't Adam love that. Sometimes Dean guessed that he was trying to piss him off on purpose, just to see what Alpha would do. Then he really would lose any chance he had to retaining his current but unconfirmed position of Pack Heir. Oh he wasn't stupid no matter what people might think. He knew that Adam had been trying to find his mate first so that he could claim the title and take over the pack lands when their father retired or if something happened to him. He hated the fact that he was the younger brother and he knew that he would lose in one to one combat so he chose the other route. Getting some poor omega and making him his mate.

A presence lingered in front of him, he could feel the man hesitate like he didn't know whether or not to disturb him. Dean's heart skipped a beat as he opened his eyes and once again he found himself staring at Sam. In his hand he held out a hot mug of black coffee and a sheepish grin crossed his face.

"I err didn't know if you wanted any…I can get milk…I thought…you….would like it black…" he stammered his cheeks filling with blood giving them a soft red hue.

Dean smiled and straightened up. He released his hand and noted the sharp crescent marks his fingers had made on his palm. He reached forward for the cup, his little finger brushed Sam's thumb. Electricity tingled up his skin and his heart began to race, he could feel the blood begin to rush south and Sam's sweet alluring scent filtered in through his nose. His whole body began to react and before anything could happen Sam pulled away quickly like he had been burnt. His eyes were huge and his whole body began to shake. He looked around quickly before hastily running off.

Dean was left sitting there with the mug in his hands watching the other man make a rushed exit. His whole body felt alive and his inner wolf howled in rage though he had no idea why. He could feel his heart continue to pound fast while sorrow flowed through his veins. It felt like a part of him had just been taken away…like he was in mourning but he had no idea why. What was it with Sam? He was with Adam…he was Adam's mate…

Knowing he needed to get out of there Dean downed his coffee not caring that the liquid scolded his mouth, it would heal before he could even complain about it. He placed the cup on the bench, pulled out his phone and sent his father a quick text. He pulled the Impala's keys out of his pocket and practically sprinted over the back wall to get to the driveway. He needed to get out of there, he needed to think…there was no way he wanted to face his brother or that sweet omega…the one that got him so confused. Without a second thought he shoved his keys into the ignition and peeled out of the driveway.

…

"He left?" Mary asked her eyebrows raising towards her husband. John turned his phone around so she could see the quick message her eldest had sent. That was odd…no matter what they did or where they went Dean was always courteous and stayed until they all decided it was time to leave. Nothing had ever rattled him this much. Dean was the stoic type, he never showed vulnerable emotions, and he was the strong brave one who always had time for people especially young pups. He had spent many hours amongst the youngsters playing football or going for a run through the woods with them. He had also sat in on many council meetings and had a hand at the important decisions they had to make for the good of the pack, he was like a mini version of John and she couldn't have been prouder of him. So for him just to leave like this was so out of character…normally these gatherings ended with John having to force Dean or Adam to leave before they wolfed out and killed each other. She loved both her boys but it was no secret she had a special soft spot for her eldest.

"You know what he's like around Adam" John replied pocketing his phone and picking up his coffee. The pair had been left to wait in the living room while Adam and Sam were having a conversation of some sort in the kitchen, probably discussing more about this perfect fantasy life her youngest had planned out for the two of them. "It's what happens when you have two Alpha's for sons…if we had another…"

"Stop it John," Mary warned. John had been pushing her for years to have more pups, to him he felt like he didn't seem like the powerful Alpha only having two children even though both turned out to be Alpha like himself. To her she didn't want anymore, truth be told she worried what the next would could be like…Dean and Adam were complete opposites and she wasn't sure she could handle another child being like Adam…besides they were both competing to be named heir they didn't need to add another one into that race, not when this one could get nasty before it was done. "Did he say where he was going?" she added bringing the topic back onto their eldest.

John shrugged his shoulders and took another sip. "He's an adult now he doesn't need his mother worrying about his every move. If he wants to run off in a huff let him."

Mary sighed, she knew he was right but that didn't mean she couldn't turn off the worry. After all he was her pup, he had been born in human form which for a were was almost unheard of but for an Alpha was practically impossible. For a normal pup they are born in their wolf form and the pup and mother stay in the nest their father had made for the first four months of the child's life. This way the pups natural and first instinct will always be the wolf, it was a safety measure as well as a learning curve. The way it was seen was that if the child relied on their wolf more than their human side then they would be better equipped to deal with things like hunters and human ailments. However Dean was born human, he had contracted meningitis and the doctor said that he didn't expect him to live past a week. But against all odds Dean had managed to fight and come through his illness and Mary and John had to deal with a human baby something they went prepared for. Dean was a happy child, barely cried and always wanted to be around someone, the pack fell in love with him instantly. He shifted for the first time when he was four after many people declared that he would never be able to, that he would always stay human. The first time he had shifted he didn't scream, he didn't cry, it was just one second he was human and the next he was a wolf. Dean had never been the conventional were and that made Mary love him even more. He was her little miracle and no matter how old he got he would always be her pup.

She opened her mouth to protest when Adam and Sam entered the room. Adam walked in front a massive smile was on his face and Sam trailed behind him. His eyes downcast and there was a slight red mark on his cheek.

"Dean's gone? What a shame?" Adam shrugged taking his seat once more while Sam sat down gingerly beside him.

"Adam…" John warned.

"He didn't have to come…I didn't invite him."

"Sweetie he's your brother," Mary added feeling anger wash over her as her protective instincts kicked in. "I thought you would want the family here to meet your new mate."

"I wanted you mother and Alpha, Dean may be my brother by blood but he never accepted me. Just because I was born a wolf and he wasn't…"

"Enough," John declared his Alpha tone lacing his voice.

Mary shook her head and pushed herself to her feet, she shot her son a sad smile and frowned when Sam refused to meet her eyes. It was like he had hidden himself away in his own shell. There was something about him that wasn't quite right. "Thank you for a lovely meal," she said to Sam and felt a small victory when he lifted his head a little bit to offer her a polite smile. "It was good to meet you," she leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to Sam's cheek feeling the were stiffen under her touch. She reached into her pocket and pulled something out, quietly placing this into the front pocket of Sam's jacket hoping that her son hadn't seen but he was too busy laughing along with John. She smiled at Sam then straightened up.

"Let us know when the mating is set," she said the words tasting like ash on her tongue.

"You will be the first to know," Adam declared pulling her into a hug.

Mary wrapped her arms around her son and breathed in his scent, she paused for a moment as a familiar smell came wafting up her nose. There was something about it…he didn't smell right…"New cologne?" she asked pulling apart so that she could see her son's eyes. His face darkened slightly however his smile remained in place.

"Yes do you like it?"

"It smells familiar," she responded as Adam quickly pulled apart.

As they were leaving and saying their goodbyes a niggling feeling would not leave Mary alone. There was something about Adam's scent…When they were half way back to the pack house it suddenly hit her…

It wasn't Adam's scent….it was Dean's.

TBC (Hello, hope you are all enjoying this so far, I'm so excited to be posting a brand new story, never written a wolf one before so I really hope you all like! Thank you to the kind reviews for the first chapter and please let me know what you think. I hope you continue to enjoy and I will see you all in Part Three!)