Chapter 8

The pack was gathered at Rachel's house eating burgers in the backyard. Hiram and Leroy smiled as they watched the group bicker playfully as they grilled more burgers. One thing about having a house full of wolves is you can never have too much meat. "Hey Rach." Their 'family' BBQ was interrupted when Finn came strolling into the backyard. "It's 6 o'clock, are you ready?"

"I specifically remember telling you no Finn. I already told you that I'm with someone else now. I've moved on; it's time you did the same." Finn let out a laugh.

"You still expect me to believe you're dating Quinn now? You aren't gay Rachel; I should know…" he trailed off suggestively and Quinn let out a low growl.

"You need to leave Hudson." The blonde spoke through clenched teeth. "And stop trying to get with MY girlfriend. She's MINE!" She yelled and started shaking slightly. "When are you going to learn that no means NO!?" The pack started getting flashes from the two girl's minds of Finn trying to push himself on the girls, and succeeding with Rachel. Quinn looked at her mate shocked at that last thought. They heard a dangerous growl and saw that Santana had phased; luckily without Finn noticing.

"When did you get a dog?" Finn asked as he stared at the chocolate brown wolf. Santana growled and the fur on her back stood up. She wanted to kill Finn for what he did and the rest of the pack wasn't far behind her. Quinn was shaking; trying to hold on to what little control she had left. Brittany had her hands in her mate's fur; trying to calm herself and Santana down. They couldn't have their secret revealed. Rachel was the most in control of all of them, but she had been a wolf longer. Finn started reaching for the brown wolf to pet it but Santana snapped at his hand. He pulled his hand back quickly.

"Yeah I wouldn't try that again." Brittany's voice was shaky. The backyard was tense as the wolves tried to get control of themselves.

"Right…" Finn drawled. "So I am making a vegan dinner; well Kurt did. We don't want it to get cold so…" he was cut off by a strong punch to his jaw. He reeled back and spit out a mouth full of blood. He really couldn't tell who the punch came from as Puck, Quinn, Rachel and Brittany were standing facing him with their fists clenched. Brittany was standing closest and she flared her nostrils at the scent of blood. Santana licked her lips as she watched the blood run from the boy's mouth. Rachel felt her heart start racing when the smell hit her and heard Quinn whimper nearby. Puck's pupils dilated and he stepped closer to his old friend.

"You really need to leave before I finish what Brittany started with that punch." He threatened in a low voice. The smell of blood was starting to cloud his mind and the wolf was getting more restless by the second. It was then that they heard sirens out front of the house. Leroy had called the police; he grabbed Santana by the fur gently and helped her inside.

"You should change back and get some new clothes on." He whispered. "I already cleaned up the scraps of your old outfit outside so there won't be as many questions." The wolf nuzzled him gratefully before running up the stairs to Rachel's room. By the time she came back outside, the police were escorting Finn from the premises. "Thank you for coming so quickly officer."

"No problem Mr. Berry." The officer smiled. "Thanks for the food." He added as he held up the plate Hiram had given to him. The officer's partner came back into the yard and grabbed a burger from the plate. "If he comes back make sure to call us." He said before leading his partner back to the car.

"Thank you dad." Rachel said but made no move to hug him. When he tried to get closer she held up a hand to stop him. "I'm sorry dad, but I think it would be wise to keep your distance for now; none of us are in complete control at the moment." Her point was proven when they heard Santana moan as Brittany bit into her shoulder. Leroy stepped back as he saw all of the teen's pupils dilate and several whimpers and growls were heard. "I need you and daddy to go inside." Rachel's voice was lower and huskier than normal; causing a shiver to run down Quinn's spine. "Let's get into the woods." She led her pack into the woods and immediately started stripping off her clothes. Her skin seemed to be quivering in anticipation as her wolf fought for control. The test of the pack undressed and Puck was the first to phase this time. He watched as Quinn bit into her mate's neck and groaned at the taste of blood. Brittany was trembling with excitement after she phased and Santana followed soon after. The wolves whimpered for their alpha to hurry up and join them. Finally the other two phased and the black wolf led the pack further into the woods to hunt. After they finished eating they helped clean each other off. They ran for hours until they were too exhausted to stand. The five wolves collapsed into a pile to sleep on the forest floor; no longer able to run.

Puck was the first to wake up when he heard a noise nearby. He nudged Rachel with his muzzle and she woke up quickly. "Do you hear that?" He asked in their minds. The rest of the pack stirred at the words and held their breath to listen. They heard shuffling nearby and split up to find the source.

Puck finally picked up a scent and started to follow it. For some reason the closer he got the more his heart was racing. It was unlike anything he had ever smelled before, yet it was oddly familiar. The other wolves circled around to follow him. Suddenly they heard a voice nearby. "I can't believe they just dropped me in the woods; stupid jocks. A slushie facial I can handle, but this…" The girl trailed off when she heard rustling nearby. "Karofsky? Azimio? Come on guys, just forget this prank and get me out of here. I promise I won't tell anyone!"

"Tina?" Rachel asked in her mind. "They just left her out here in the woods?" Tina flinched when she heard growling nearby.

"Great!" She whispered frantically. "Now I'm going to be attacked by a bear or something and no one will ever find me." Rachel stepped out of the brush cautiously, followed by the rest of the pack. Tina squeaked and backed away. She stumbled and fell backwards onto the ground. Puck ran to her and she panicked. "Noah you're scaring her, back off!" Suddenly Puck's mind was closed off to the rest and he was growling at his pack. "Noah!" Rachel projected forcefully into his mind. "We aren't going to hurt her or take her from you. Just lay down so she knows we are friendly." Puck lay down quickly and rolled onto his back. Tina couldn't help but giggle at the multi-colored wolf. The rest of the pack dropped down to the ground next and Tina stood up slowly. Puck stayed rolled over and let the girl rub his belly. "I didn't think there were wolves in Ohio." She said softly. If only you could understand me; you could help me out of here." Puck stood up and nudged Tina toward the rest of the pack. He felt the overwhelming need to bite her but Rachel helped him suppress it. They stood around her and led her back toward where they knew her house was. She followed the curiously until they came to the edge of the woods across the street from her house. "Oh wow." She said with a smile. "Thank you." She knelt down a pet each of the wolves; spending more time scratching behind Puck's ears. "I don't know how you knew where I live, but thanks. Maybe I'll see you all around." She smiled at the wolves and noticed a couple seemed to be smiling back. "Weird." She whispered as she headed for her house. The wolves took off running as soon as she was safely inside. They didn't want to be late for school and had to get cleaned up before they could go.