Josh's Point of View.
Maya just left to train while I finished up some paperwork, rushing to finish it so I could go train with her was my main priority. Jax was consistently on edge he just 'knew' that Maya would leave us again because she forgave us too easy. Which was the truth, I don't think she was expecting it either by the shocked expression on her face but still she said she did.
That doesn't mean I'm off the hook, I mean I let her fend for herself and that is the exact opposite of what a mate should be doing. Stupid human pride, Jax is right wolves are better. Yes they are dominant and possessive but there are no emotions like that, that will hurt the person you are destined to be with for life. Even if she does forgive me, I don't forgive myself and am making it up to her while slowly gaining her trust back. Jax had told me that even though Maya left, I wouldn't be a lone for long and he was right because my father entered my office without even knocking.
Lowly growling out while he shut the door, we don't appreciate the disrespect. "Please come in." My voice as monotone and expressionless as ever. He's meddling in things that are none of his concern, my mate isn't bringing any warriors into this rescue mission, simply leadership who chooses to get involved. She'll do this on her own if she has to. "Is there something you needed?" I ask while still filling out paperwork, that is literally the life of an Alpha.
Paperwork.
There's paperwork for everything. Every dispute, every new member, every warrior is evaluated consistently. "You may be Alpha but you shouldn't disrespect me." He warns with an arched brow.
Setting my pen down, I cross my arms and lean back into my chair. "If this is about the rescue mission then there's nothing I can do."
"She's walking in this blindly and you know it." I remain sitting back in my chair and just watch as he chooses his next words carefully. "You can do something, your Alpha command is the only thing that can trump her."
"You want me to use the Alpha command on my mate?" I'm just asking, to reassure myself that in fact that is what I heard. When he nods, I'm pretty damn baffled. "And how do you think mom would react if you had used that on her?"
Laughing to himself, as if this is a laughing matter he shrugs and glances around the room. "To be honest, I would never have to."
Jax and I both growl, "If you have something to say about my mate then say it."
Both of us can feel the tension in the air, our wolves' fur bristling with him insulting my mate indirectly and me disrespecting him. "I love Maya." He starts out, his voice slightly lower than normal. "But she is prideful-
"My mate is anything but prideful! Forgiving me after the stunts that I pulled in less than a few hours." Stepping around my desk, pushing my shoulders back I'm meeting him head on. "You have no idea what she's been through. No one does, not even me! She wants to save someone because no one ever saved her. She is scared!" I snap, his eyes soften in the slightest as I stare at him in the eye. With the blood pumping through my veins, the adrenaline I'm feeling and the need to protect my mate – I could take him. Jax agrees. "Her choice is a dangerous one, but I only wish someone would have done her that kindness when she was beaten as a child!"
"Watch your tone."
Jax comes to the surface, my control remaining on a small thread as it is. Since he's so close, waves of power brush off of me. Yes he's my father, yes I have yet to beat him in a fight but he doesn't disrespect my mate and her choices. "My tone." I scoff, "You may disagree with her choices but as you recall she didn't ask anyone to come along with her."
"She will get herself killed or worse captured!" Stepping towards me, his chest presses against mine. We're sizing one another up, "And then where will you be? Buried in your grief? Dead? The way you wanted to be last time?! WHAT GOOD IS THAT FOR THE PACK?"
"MY MATE IS EVERYTHING!" I shout, Jax coming out to play as our eyes flash back and forth, amber to brown. "Do not speak of what you have never felt." The pain of that day running over me as I desperately try to shove those thoughts away. "My mate is the perfect example of a Luna. Rescuing someone and risking her life to do so. The moon goddess blessed me with her, blessed this pack with her because she is what we need right now. If she dies, I die." I shrug as if it is no big deal, but the thought of losing her again is like someone is twisting a silver knife inside of me. "Beta Lucas is perfectly capable and strong enough to handle that if it should happen. It isn't ideal, but it is what we have been training him for. Again, you may not agree with my mates decisions but you will respect it and not question your Alpha Female."
Shaking his head, he takes a step backwards. "You're making a foolish decision son."
"Then it is my foolish decision to make. She can do this! She can do this and will come back to me."
Tilting his head to the side, he studies my face. "Convince yourself of that first son, before you begin preaching it to others."
His words hit me like a ton of bricks. And as I'm being lost in emotional turmoil of me actually believing what I'm saying, Jax takes over. "Do not underestimate mate, you and my human." He growls out, shocking both of us. "Amber and Maya are strong! Stronger than we or mate knows! Surviving abuse, going out to be a rogue as a pup, living and fending for herself. Jax doesn't like that mate's doing this, but she is! And we will support her, we will support mate!"
Instantly Jax releases control, going to the back of my mind. He's frustrated with us, that's for sure. "Welcome back." My father sighs and runs his hands over his face, "your mother wasn't a fighter. She could fight, but she wasn't a fighter." He murmurs, "For years this pack has been ran with a Luna who wouldn't eagerly throw herself into danger. Maya seems to find a way to do that."
"To defend herself and me." I tack on.
"We all knew the risks having her as Luna." He mumbles almost to himself, I want to snap again and tell him that she isn't a risk but we also weren't in a war a month ago. Not that I mind, I love Maya with all of myself and I would go to war for her over and over again. "I didn't want to disrespect you or Maya, understand that son. But losing my daughter would be a heavy loss, but losing my son on top of that." Dropping his eyes, he shakes his head, "I can't live through that. Neither can your mother. And they go hand in hand."
Nodding in understanding, he pulls me into a hug. "I promise father, we will take any and all precautions to keep my mate safe." It's endearing to know that he cares for her so much, his anger was created from the worry of losing his daughter. I can understand that, my anger flourishes from the possibility of losing my mate.
'Trust mate'
"I do, I'm just scared Jax. You are too, I can feel it.'
My father excuses himself and deciding I can deal with the paperwork later, I saunter outside towards the training grounds. It's sprinkling slightly, but offers a breeze that cools you down. Seeing the circle of wolves around the fighting ring brings a smile to my face. My father was right, my mother was a gentle Luna and hardly ever trained so this was a sight to see for even older wolves. My presence is known quicker than I would have wanted it to be, I love seeing my pack enjoy themselves – nevertheless they do feel my aura and part the way.
My mate is in the center of the ring with Kris. Lucas glowering at the wolf he feels is threatening his title. It's almost painful to see, no one can replace him. 'You are the only male I trust with my female.' I link him and watch as his face brightens up exceedingly. It's the truth, apart from my father but unless the pack is in danger and I need Lucas then that's the only time I will call on my retired father.
Beta's have an exceeding need to protect their Luna's. It's in their blood and I have no doubt that Lucas is doing an extensive research on my mate's guardian. Redirecting my sight to my mate, I watch as she ducks and throws punches of her own. Each fist that Kris throws is dodged or blocked only to be returned to him. Kris doesn't slow down, but from the look on his face it is obvious that he doesn't want to be doing this. My mate, always the convincing one.
Her hair is up in a ponytail, showcasing her mark but every time she moves her scent is thrown at me it's taunting me. I don't miss the unmated wolves inhaling deeply as well, casting a glare their direction they cut themselves off. I can feel myself getting aroused as I watch her move gracefully around every attack, her beauty being highlighted by the sun peeking through the clouds. I'm so lost in the thought of her that I don't even realize I'm not focusing on the fight. Or the punch my girl just took, instantly Jax and I both growl but she doesn't even seem like it affects her.
That girl.
Throwing a left hook and then a right, and then another left – Kris falls to the ground and tapping twice once he gets there. "I'M NEXT!" Those words were stolen right out of my mouth by Lucas. Riley growls at him, but he simply smirks and pecks her lips, he whispers words to her that I can't make out. Tossing off his shirt, Maya lowers her eyes before I even have a chance to growl.
'Mate loves us.'
'Yes mate does. More than we deserve.'
"So I just have to last longer than 11 minutes and 22 seconds." He smirks and throws a glance at Kris.
"Males." My mate scoffs and wipes her nose, freeing her skin from the drying blood. "Always trying to be more powerful."
Chuckling Lucas stretches out his arms, "Isn't that what you're doing?"
Maya clicks her tongue and shakes her head, "ME? No, I'm just training. You're just training." She smirks and watch as his fur gets ruffled. I can tell Riley is stifling a giggle, no male likes it when his female laughs at him.
"She is of Alpha blood." I remind my beta who nods in acknowledgement and Kris was of beta blood. All in all this should be interesting. After disclosing the rules, no fur, no teeth and tap out only they start to fight. Kris saunters towards me, still heavily breathing while my mate seems as calm as ever. "Well you put up a good fight."
Shaking his head from left to right, he continues to try and steady his breathing. "Why does she need a guardian and a beta?" I snort, it's true she can hold her own. "I mean seriously Alpha, I feel like we'd just be getting in her way."
Jax and I both beam with pride at the mention of our mate being so strong. "No, you wouldn't be getting in her way. You two would be in the way of those who would want to harm her. She can handle her own, but she shouldn't have to."
Arching my brow, he nods in understanding. "Yes Alpha. I want to thank you for allowing Luna Maya to help save my mother."
"I am not allowing her to do anything, Luna Maya is my equal and has just as much choice and decision as I do." I state with finality, "She's risking her life for your mother, you will risk your life for her."
"Of course Alpha." Turning our attention back towards the fight, Maya spins around and elongates her leg preparing for a kick that he stops with his hand. Her ankle is in his grasp, but the little smirk on my mates face makes me worry a little less. The leg that was on the ground propels up successfully kicking him in the temple while she spins in the air and lands on her feet.
Seriously, I'm about to take her right here. I don't know what's going on with me today, I can usually somewhat control my arousal but I'm struggling to tame the beast inside of me that wants her flesh on mine. The beast that wants her panting underneath me. Lucas gets tackled to the ground, Jax immediately growls at the fact our mate is straddling him. But her fist in the air seems to calm him down, "Quit holding back Beta." She warns before punching him in the jaw.
Bucking her off, they're both back on their feet. Riley cheers her mate on, which only serves to boost his ego. "Come on Lukey! You're at 10 minutes!"
I can see his cheeks turning a shade of pink, I'm sure the name 'Lukey' was meant to stay private. He makes the first move and runs toward my mate, his right hand propelling at her face. She takes the hit while I hear the loud crack of his ribs with the punch she threw. Riley gasps and glares at Maya, interesting.
She wouldn't get in the middle of a fight would she? Maya surely taught her better when they were younger. "RILEY DON'T!" Lucas warns before taking a swing at my mate.
She dodges, her blonde hair following behind her as she does so and hits him in the ribs again. Lucas grimaces and that's all that Riley needs to see before attacking my mate. Kris is already on the move before me but a snarl from Maya has him freezing mid-step. "RILEY!" My beta's baritone voice warning his mate, he's about to make a move to stop her but again my mate stops him.
"Let her." Riley throws a punch and Maya catches it, "Don't make a noise when you're throwing a punch." She groans and brings her knee up in an effort to meet her ribs. "Use your base leg, that's what holds the power." My mate pushes it away like it's nothing. Lucas steps back towards me as Riley continues to assault her, and she does nothing but tell her how to attack better.
"What's she doing?"
I don't take my eyes off of them when I respond to my Beta. "She's teaching your mate how to fight." In all honesty I agree with training females. Especially the Beta Female, AKA Riley. She's the sweetest thing and I understand she's got hands for healing. But, she's a weak link. My mate and Beta will both be trying to protect her if something were to happen. I'm all about protecting others, but it's a heavy risk. "From now on Lucas. Take an hour or two a day and train your mate."
Nodding his head he just watches the encounter in front of us until my mate has both of Riley's hands behind her back. "Riley, you and I both know I would never intentionally hurt your mate." She growls lowly and I'm somewhat baffled. Maya's done nothing but protect her but the first time she does something to upset Riley – the beta female attacks. "Stop growling. I love you Riley and you know that, I love who you love. I didn't mean to hurt Lucas." Her voice is low and deadly, she's trying to convince her wolf to back down. "I have warned you before to not get involved in fights no matter the circumstances. You are untrained and could get hurt, not to mention it is extremely disrespectful."
Good girl, teaching her right from wrong. "I'm sorry Maya."
"Apology accepted. Go to your mate, heal his wounds!" She playfully winks, "Did he make it past 11 minutes and 22 seconds?" She quips.
He groans and shakes his head, "I want a rematch. I would have, had it not been for my mate." He glances down at Riley who winces from his words, "Don't do that." He tells her softly, "Don't flinch away from me. I am flattered that you came to my rescue and I love you for it but Jexica should know that Luna would never intentionally hurt me like that." Riley smiles up at him with a slight nod. "And she's right don't throw yourself into fights, had it been anyone else you would have been injured."
"I'm next." I offer myself up, my mate smiles from ear to ear. Jax has told me several times before that she's been wanting to see how she can match up to me. Smirking, I slip my shirt off the light sprinkles of the rain that is still threatening to heavily fall land on my abs.
My mate growls, and yet again that is nothing but seductive. Goddess, what is going on? "IF that's how you want to play it Alpha." Stripping her shirt, she's left in a sports bra that hugs clad against her form. Her abs flexing with every inhale, her breasts rising with every exhale. I'm always turned on by her, she's my mate for Goddess sake but still this is on a whole new level. I have to fight to keep my canines at bay, to not put her on her knees right now. "Let's play."
"Don't tempt me." I growl out and get into a defensive pose. Jax licks his lips as he eyes her body, we are lucky males. "You know the rules my mate, don't hold back."
"Oh I'd never Alpha. It's time to finish what we started on the first day of school." Both of us take off, the eagerness didn't go unnoticed as we collide in the middle. She had lowered herself, the junction of her shoulder and neck meet my stomach with an 'oompf' from me. Rolling on top of her immediately, I make sure to not hurt her. Couldn't handle hurting the most perfect thing in the world. Bringing my hand back, forming a fist she moves her head to the left to avoid being hit. Her pelvis meets mine in an effort to buck me off, but in reality she just turns me on even more. A groan escapes my lips as my back meets the hardened ground.
Pinning me to the ground she lands a punch before I roll on top of her and without thinking twice I grind into her. "JOSH!" My lips find her mark as she squirms underneath me, "JOSH!" Goddess this woman tastes so good, I don't even realize that she's struggling against me. "Stop it." Grinding into her again, she breaths out a moan. All the fighting ceases instantly, her back arches, pressing her neck more firmly in my grasp, my canines scratching against her creamy flesh.
"ALPHA!" Lucas calls out to me but I only growl, "Alpha take her inside." His demand catches my attention.
Pushing off of her, I glance at Lucas and Kris since they are the only two wolves that are still here and back at my mate. Who's lying on the ground, her chest rising and falling with every satisfied breath. Taking a step towards her, both Lucas and Kris move in front of me. Growling I instantly get defensive, "Alpha you need to take her inside." Kris says slowly, before inhaling deeply.
I don't miss the light shudder of his body. "Try inhaling deeply Alpha."
It was then I realize that Lucas is breathing through his mouth. Snapping my canines back to where they belong, I do as Lucas suggested, I breathe in. Her sweet scent, is even more delectable and filled with so much sexual desire. My canines descend at the pheromones that she's emitting from her delicious body. Growling at the 2 males, they show their necks and sprint off in the other direction. They're smart, any longer I would have torn them to shreds.
Stepping towards my sexy mate, lying on her back. I notice the sweat on top of her forehead, I can feel her body temperature rising and it's exuding in my direction. "Oh my mate." I whisper seductively.
Instantly she whimpers, even the sound of my voice will soothe the pain she's going through. "What's happening?"
With my pointer finger I run it across her shoulder and down her arm. The sparks have electrified and she releases a lengthy moan that makes me stand at attention. Lifting her bridal style, she clings to me before we walk inside. A shrill scream escapes her plump lips before I silence it with my kiss, our tongues dancing furiously together. Whimpering when I pull away, I can't help but smirk. "You're in heat my love and I am going to take care of you."
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The next chapter will be a little steamy nothing too in depth.