Nova-
"My name's Rosa and these two are Leo and Aries", she said.
Nova smiled at the little boy in her arms.
"Hi Aries", Nova whispered while looking over the baby boy's face.
"Wow, that's amazing. No one in my family can tell them apart and here a perfect stranger can", Rosa said.
"Aries smells sweet"
Nova lifted her head and looked around.
"What is it?", Becky asked.
"I thought I heard someone, a man. Never mind, I think I'm just tired. Lets eat and then head home", Nova said.
Becky nodded. Nova looked back down at the tiny human in her arms. She didn't want to let him go and she didn't know why.
"Bye baby", she whispered to him.
Reluctantly, she handed him back to his mother. After she did, she felt as empty as her arms were.
"You're extremely lucky", Nova said.
Rosa smiled.
"See you soon, Nova", Rosa said.
Becky and Nova made their way back to the car.
"What was that about? Scaring me half to death and then jumping out of my car like a mad woman. Asking a complete stranger if you can hold her baby, that woman is just as crazy letting you", Becky said as they drove to the bar.
Nova glanced back, but the woman and the babies were gone. Nova was on the verge of tears.
"When I looked at those babies, I felt something Becky. I don't know what really, but I suddenly feel like I lost something really really important. Like apart of me is missing", Nova said.
Her tears fell and she wiped them.
"Please don't tell me you have baby fever. Girl, you are barely eighteen. Don't start", Becky said, making Nova laugh softly.
"I know, it's crazy", Nova said.
As Becky parked, Nova couldn't help but still think about those babies.
"Alright, let's go. I'm craving some spicy wings", Becky said, getting off the car.
Nova laughed and joined her cousin, walking in. Becky and Nova waved to the owner. He waved back as they sat at a table.
"What brings you lovely ladies in tonight? I know it's not just my good looks", Punk said.
His name was Phil, but every one mostly called him Punk.
"Wings", Nova said, shaking the menu a bit.
He nodded and took their orders. Nova noticed a help wanted sign by the register. When Punk came back with the drinks, Nova pointed at the sign.
"I need a waitress and someone willing to stay after with the crew and clean up", he said.
"You think I can apply?", Nova asked.
Punk smirked.
"I could get in trouble for that", he said, before looking around.
He leaned down a bit.
"But if you don't tell them, the job is yours kid", he said, winking at her.
Dark Woods-
Rosa walked in and Boogeyman checked on the twins. They were fast asleep.
"How did she react to them?", Sting asked.
"Like you both said she would. I told her their names and she was able to put the name to the face.", Rosa said.
"Good", Boogeyman said.
"Have they eaten?", Sting asked.
Rosa nodded.
Reigns-
Her constant complaints were getting on Roman's last nerve, but he needed to find out if what Finn said was true. He watched Sarah bring a plate over to Abigail, who was chewing her gum, annoyingly he might add.
"What the hell is this? It looks like crap", Abigail said, shoving the plate at Sarah.
Dean stood and growled at her. Abigail looked from an angry Dean to Roman.
"Roman, do you see how your Beta is treating me", Abigail yelled at Roman.
He shrugged and continued eating.
"You shoved the plate at Sarah, I would have reacted the same way", he said, standing and putting his dishes in the sink.
He squeezed Sarah's shoulder.
"Let her make her own food if she doesn't want that", he said as he passed her.
Sarah nodded and Abigail sat there shocked that Roman would let her starve.
"I'm your mate, you're going to let me starve", Abigail said.
"I didn't say that, I told her to let you make your own", Roman said, walking out.
He made his way to the tree his mother loved sitting under. It had the view of the entire territory. It also gave him a chance to think clearly. If they saw him under the tree, they knew not to bother him. Thinking about what Finn said.
"She's not your mate", Finn said.
"How do you know this?", Roman asked.
"Your father told me the only thing that entices you is her smell, that shouldn't be. You should feel a pull", Finn said, standing and walking over to the bar.
Roman sat across from him.
"What if it's different for us?", he asked.
"Its not, especially because you're an Alpha. If you mate her, no children will come of it. You'll be stuck in a loveless bond for the rest of your life", Finn said.
He chugged his drink.
"Then why does she smell like my mate?", Roman asked.
Finn shrugged.
"She could have done something. Maybe used a Witch or a Demon. I can ask around, but it's going to cost you", Finn said smiling.
Roman rolled his eyes.
"What's the cost?", he asked.
"I thought you would never ask", Finn said.
He poured himself another.
"I need a certain soul that's hard to collect. He almost killed another of my Hounds. You are the strongest I've ever seen, collect this soul and I'll get you your information", Finn said.
Roman growled out of annoyance.
"Give me a name", Roman said, stretching out his arm.
Finn gripped his wrist and the name burned itself into his flesh, it didn't hurt. Roman looked at the name.
"Phil Brooks?", he asked.
Finn nodded.
"He owes me big time. I've tried collecting, but he keeps giving me the slip.", Finn said.
"He's not human is he?", Roman asked.
"No, he's a shape shifter. I think that's why he's always giving my Hounds the slip. When he changes forms, his scent changes as well", Finn said.
Roman nodded and chuckled.
"Just because I'm stronger, doesn't mean he won't slip from my hands as well", Roman said.
"We'll see won't we. Besides, you've got your tracker. His nose will smell deeper, a hint that will help him pin point Brooks even if he changes forms. Human or animal", Finn said.
Roman took a deep breath. He hadn't accepted the deal as yet. He wanted to think it over, his mother had warned him about using his Hound for too long.
"It can consume you", she said.
He exhaled before he was joined by his mother. She placed her hand on his arm.
"What's bothering you?", she asked.
"I need to go for a bit. I'm taking Dean and Seth", he said.
"Okay, but that's not what's bothering you, is it", she said.
"I don't want to leave Abigail alone here with all of you. Her being here gives her father permission to step into our territory. I don't even want to think of the chaos that family will bring", he said.
"Your father is here and so is Matt. They won't let anything happen to this pack", she said.
Roman nodded.
"You forgot to tell me your afraid of letting the hound out. You've only done it a few times and only because you've gotten angry and he protects you", she said.
"What if I can't control him and he won't let me back out?", he asked.
"This is what all that training is for. Don't let him take over. Remember who you are and that this pack needs you", she said.
His mother was right.
"Dean, Seth", he linked.
A few minutes later, the Wolves appeared. His mom kissed his cheek.
"Your pack will be fine", she said softly before leaving.
Dean and Seth shifted back once she was gone.
"What's up?", Dean asked.
"We are going to the human world. Finn has information on how he thinks Abigail fooled us into thinking she's my mate", he said.
"Why do we need to go to the human world?", Seth asked.
"I have to collect a soul for him and only then will he tell the information", Roman said.
"You're going to use your Hellhound, but I thought that was dangerous for you", Dean said, crossing his arms over his chest.
"We have no other way. I'm taking you both because Seth can use his nose to track him and you, well I'm hoping you can calm me down and bring me back from the hound", Roman said.
Dean and Seth both nodded.
"Why not just tell Abigail you know she's lying?", Seth asked.
"Because I need proof. She can go to the Council and say I don't want her. They are already forcing me to find someone fast, they won't care if she is my mate or not.", Roman said.
"If you have proof that she's lying, they will punish her for knowing who your mate is and not telling you", Dean said, catching on.
Roman nodded.
"That's the only way she knows what my actual mate smells like", Roman said.
"What about leaving Abigail alone here?", Seth asked.
"My mother made a point, my dad and brother are here. I'll make Corey and Baron temporary Beta and Gamma, leaving Sami to watch Abigail from a far. Sarah and Savannah can watch over my mom and if Abigail steps out of line again, I give them person to teach her a lesson.", Roman said.
They nodded.
"When do we leave?", Dean asked smirking.
"I'll give you guys some time with your mates while I discuss my plans with my dad and brother", Roman said.
Dean and Seth both nodded before letting them go.
"Dad, Matt, Corey, and Baron. Please meet me in the meeting room. Sami you as well", he linked.
He got there before they did, seeing as he was closer. His dad and brother walked in. He turned to greet them, but was stopped when he heard a baby crying. He tilted his head, it was getting louder. He felt the need to protect this baby, his Wolf was going crazy in his head. A father's instinct to protect.
A father's instinct?
But he wasn't a father, he told himself.
"Roman, are you alright son?", his dad asked.
He looked up, shaking his head. The crying was gone, he blinked a few times.
"Please tell me you heard that?", he asked both his brother and dad.
They looked worried for him.
"We didn't hear anything Roman", his brother said.
"I felt, my Wolf he was, it's so strange", he said, more to himself than them.
He placed his hand on his head. His brother and dad shared a look.
"I'm not crazy", Roman said.
"No one said you were son", his dad said.
"I swear I heard a baby. I felt the need to protect him, before that I heard a little girl call to me. I heard her", Roman said.
"Maybe it's Abigail playing a trick on you. She stole your mate's scent. How do we know she's not driving you crazy too", his dad said.
His father made a point, he would ignore whatever he heard. He didn't have kids, he told himself.