HERE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER!
Gibbs pulled up next to a nice large home. Jumping out of the car she smiled, something told her it once held a family in it. Following Gibbs into the house, she sat by the door, not sure how he felt about her jumping on the couch. Gibbs walked into the kitchen, walking back out a few moments later with two plates one held water and the other held what looked like raw meat.
"We'll get you some dog food tomorrow." Gibbs said, placing the dishes on the ground in front of her.
'Ewww I hate dog food!'
She watched him disappear into a door. Eating the food Alex laid by the door. Falling asleep she dreamed of her pack, her alphas constant showers of affection, her brother teasing and playing. 'God, please allow me to return home. That is all I ask a chance to go back home with my pack' Alex whimper curling into herself. She was used to sleeping with her pack all in one huge pile 'Guess I better get used to sleeping alone'.
Gibbs sighed looking at his watch he groaned. It was midnight already and he needed to get up early tomorrow. Putting his tools away he jogged up the stairs and made his way to his room, stopping at the sight of the sleeping wolf by the main door. Looking closer, he noticed she was shivering and whimpering, frowning he slowly made way to her. Kneeling down he petting her head gently.
Alex woke to the soothing feeling of her alphas hand. Glancing up at him she licked him under the chin, her tail thumping against the hardwood floor 'You should be asleep' She whimpered, pushing him slightly on the chest.
Gibbs stood up walking towards his room, stopping at the door he turned to her. "You coming or prefer to stay out here?" Alex jumped to her feet dashing into his room. Gibbs chuckled as he removed everything, but his boxers before climbing into his bed. "Hop on, tomorrow we'll buy you a bed." Not having to be told twice, she jumped onto the bed, not caring she laid her head on his stomach, enjoying the soothing rhythm of his hand on her back lullabying them both to sleep.
The next morning Gibbs was woken by wet licks on his neck, slowly opening his eyes he came face to face with his newest member of the team. "Get off me." Gibbs pushed her away wiping his wet neck.
Alex scoffed, coming out more like a woof 'Good morning to you too.' Giving him one last lick on the neck, she jumped off before he could respond to it.
Gibbs chuckled, with a shake of the head. He took a shower, then headed downstairs for a cup of coffee before they would head into work. Alex paced the kitchen why you may ask? She needed her morning coffee that's why. A week! That has been how long she has gone without a drop of coffee and seeing Gibbs drinking right In front of her was torture. She whined standing on her hind legs she placed her paws on his leg giving him her puppy eyes.
Gibbs glanced down at her, with his mug halfway to his lips. "What?" Alex nudged his arm. "Coffee?"
Yelping she jumped onto the counter her tail wagging wildly 'All I need is one drop!'
Gibbs groaned. "Off the counter!" He huffed when she ignored the command. "I am not giving you coffee." Gibbs stood up taking his mug with him ignoring the whimpers coming from the wolf. "Let's go!" Alex huffed jumping off the counter she followed him out of the house and into the car. Not once did she spare him a glance. Gibbs looked towards her with a quirked eyebrow. "Seriously? You're going to ignore me? All because I didn't give you coffee?"
Alex shifted her head to the left, away from the man 'I can't hear you'.
Gibbs smirked reaching for his coffee he took the lid off. "Stop being immature and drink up." Alex snapped her head to the side, not having to be told twice she dived into the cup. "If you tell anyone I let you near my coffee I will send you back to the pound." Gibbs threatened which earned him a wet lick on the cheek. Alex drank half the coffee leaving the other half to him. Gibbs was surprised at the fact that she always seemed to understand what he was saying and doing.
Once arrived they walked off the elevator Alex greeted the others before laying on her spot underneath Gibbs desk. The day went uneventful, Gibbs keep both her and Tim behind due to their injures. Tim would be in Abby's lab, but she stayed in the bullpen no way she going near that mutt. Late in the day, the team came back with nothing new. Shortly Gibbs walked in followed by Abby and the dog. Alex jumped to her feet moving to stand in front of Tim.
"Abby I told you that dog stays in the cage." Gibbs said clearly frustrated.
"But Gibbs, Jethro doesn't like being in the cage." Abby whined.
Gibbs sighed. "Abby that dog attacked two members of this team. I am not risking any more attacks."
Both Abby and Gibbs were too engrossed in their conversation to realize the dog getting closer to Tim and her. Alex growled warning the dog back only to get a growl back. 'Seriously? You didn't learn from last time?'
Tim was nervous at the approaching dog. "B-boss?"
Alex stood up stepping forward'Back off.' The dog just growled back challenging her, that's when she realized what he was doing. 'There is no way in hell I will let you be top dog!' The dog bark, taking a jump, but just as he was about to reach her something grabbed ahold of his collar pulling him away.
"Give me the leash. Now Abbs." Gibbs barked Abby still in shock handed him the leash. "I want him in the cage at all times." Abby nodded at the order before taking the dog away. Gibbs looked back at her and Tim. "You two okay?" Tim nodded as Alex went back to her sleeping spot 'What is it with me and attracting all the sick puppies.' Alex stayed under the table watching the team come and go at one point she watched Tony and Ziva walk back into the bullpen, Ziva tossed her a piece of jerky she was eating as Tony made his way to McGee's desk, by the smirk on his lips it was nothing good and right she was. Tim came back a few moments later from Abby's lab. Clicking a button his computer images of dogs barking popped onto the screen scaring both of them. Tim jumped back scared, Alex did too but it was the sound of McGee's heart that had her worried. It was beating abnormally fast, the man was terrified. Growling Alex jumped over Gibbs desk knocking Dinozzo onto his back, her teeth inches from his face 'What the hell is the matter with you!?'
Tony shrieked at the sudden attack, he stayed put not wanting to agitate her more than she already was. Tim was still trying to steady his heartbeat as Ziva rubbed his back trying to soothe him down, both watching and not knowing if it was a good idea to grab her. The whole bullpen stopped in shock as the wolf kept the agent pinned down. Alex was tempted in tearing his throat out, he's the lead beta the one to watch over the others and yet he causes them fear, she smirked at the sound of his heartbeat 'That is exactly how McGee felt'.
Gibbs walked into the bullpen coming from ducky's stopping in his tracks at the sight of Alex over Dinozzo. Growling he rushed over, grabbing her by the collar and pulling her off his SFA. Glancing at McGee he noted how pale the agent looked. Alex strained against the hold snapping at the air.
"What did you do Dinozzo?!" Gibbs demanded stroking her softly on the chest calming her instantly. Alex let her weight drop against his Gibbs legs letting her temper fall as he stroked her.
"Nothing!" Dinozzo exclaimed standing up from the ground, huffing at the look Gibbs was giving him. "I played a prank on McGee and then she attacked. I didn't know the sound of dogs barking was going make her react that way."
Gibbs glare rose ten times deadlier, without another word he let go of Alex, walked to his desk grabbing both his jacket and gun. "Let's go we have some interrogations to do. McGee stay here and help Abby." Passing behind Tony he head-slapped him hard. Alex followed behind him ready for some outdoor action. "No, stay!" Gibbs said sternly.
Alex froze watching the three leave 'I swear if I could I would head slap you right now!' of course all everyone heard were growls looking around she noticed all eyes on her. 'What never seen a pissed-off wolf?!' Everyone scattered at the roar she gave. With an angry huff, she took her spot under Gibbs desk as Tim walked back into the bullpen watching over some footage, seconds later a female in marine uniform walked in walking straight to McGee whose head snap up making Alex chuckle inwardly at the way his heart skipped a beat.
"Hi, I'm Erica Perrelli dog handler at Pax River." She introduced herself Alex had to admit she was pretty. Tim stood up with a wince making Erica figure out he was the one that shot Hanson's dog. "You shot butch." She stated as she looked over his wounds. "Looks like he got you pretty bad." Seeing Tim wince Alex growled getting up also wincing from the bite and the fact that Gibbs had pulled on her collar earlier did not help matters. Erica's eyes widen at the surprise of seeing a wolf. "That is not butch."
Tim smiled. "No, she's with us. She was actually the one to tackle Hanson's dog off me earning herself quite a bite."
Alex watched Erica as she kneeled in front of her holding the back of her hand in a peace offering. Alex studied her taking in her scent before giving in with a lick to the hand. Erica patted her, before checking her neck. "Wow, she got lucky nothing major was hit." She then stood. "She yours?"
Tim shook his head. "No, she's the teams. Although I am planning on getting one soon just have to find the right girl...dog-girl dog...I like girl dogs, but also boy dogs." Alex would have facepalmed it she could instead she hid her face under her paws with a whimper, Erica just giggled.
Gibbs then wandered in. "Don't ask, don't tell."
Pulled out of his love-struck McGee turns towards Gibbs. "Boss, this is Erica Perrelli."
"To collect the dog, sir." Perrelli explains. "I'm sorry to say he has to be put down." Alex whimpered feeling bad for the dog. She watches at Gibbs stiffed and stops all he is doing to stare at her. Alex knew Abby had become attached to the dog, hell if the mutt hadn't tried to attack her she might have even liked him for playdates. "I wish things were different, but the navy has a strict policy in fatal mauling cases." Gibbs just continued staring making even Alex uncomfortable.
"I can take her boss." McGee suggested to which the boss then left abruptly. Alex followed only to be told to stay again, with a growl to which he then sent her a glare. She curled up underneath Ziva's desk falling asleep. During the course of the day, she spotted Tim arguing on the phone then leaving. She was brought back to the world of the living by the sound of everyone in the bullpen. Stretching herself out she trotted up to Gibbs giving his hand a nudge, glancing down he gave her a small smile as he massaged her ear. The five stood in front of the screen TV as Dinozzo talked. Alex leaned herself against Gibbs's leg cherishing the moment between the two of them.
"Apparently, lieutenant commander Warfield has a cousin stationed at Pax River, petty officer by the name of Philip Granger. Warfield listed him as his emergency contact, but the interesting part is that Granger was busted for cocaine possession two months ago."
"He failed to appear on his court day meaning he fled." Ziva added.
"Could be a family business with Warfield supplying his cousin?" McGee suggested.
"Maybe." Gibbs said scratching the top of Alex's head earning a wag of the tail.
"Should we have another talk with Warfield?" Dinozzo asked hopefully.
"No, keep digging." Gibbs ordered.
"I have more on Lt. Commander Warfield." Ziva said with a satisfied grin towards tony.
Alex walked over to Gibbs's desk hopping onto his chair waiting for something anything to do. Gibbs took the file from her looking it over he sent both her and tony to have another chat with Warfield just as they were leaving Perrelli walked in ignoring tony completely making a beeline for Tim, but not before ruffing Alex's fur a little 'I like her, McGee better not mess this up'.
Gibbs turned around to a pause cocking an eyebrow at her. "Get out of my chair." He ordered Alex tilted her head to the side 'make me' just as he reached for her Alex jumped off with a small woof. Gibbs groaned falling into his seat, the air knocked out off of him as she jumped on his lap placing her head on his shoulder curling into him. Gibbs grunted trying to pull her off with no luck part of him wasn't even trying to be honest. "You're not a puppy anymore." Gibbs mumbled. 'Don't care, payback for leaving me behind' she gave his neck a lick ignoring the fact that she liked how he tasted, she closed her eyes allowing his scent to invade her. Gibbs huffed, but allowed a small smile to creep out, letting it slide just this once he worked around her trying his best not to disturbed her "Since when did my life become this?" He mumbled under his breath, gently stroking her neck mindful of her injury.
Tony and Ziva walked into the bullpen two hours later bickering, only to stop in their tracks at the sight before them. McGee sat at his desk as if nothing abnormal was happening, but there was their boss talking on the phone with a full-grown female wolf sleeping on him. Dinozzo was about to say a smartass remark but quickly shut his mouth at the glare he got from said man.
Alex opened her eyes slowly, yawning right before she froze looking to the right her eyes widen groaning inwardly 'I slept on my boss!' she quickly jumped off shaking herself off. Glancing back Gibbs gave her a small smile, woofing she decided to take a tour of the building.
TIME JUMP: At Pax River base
The team arrived to question Erica Perrelli who was currently busy walking her dog. Alex kept her head down beating herself up for letting the women's charm cloud her to make matters worse her dog was a GSD.
Perrelli looked up at them feigning clueless. "Dogs must always be on a leash." Alex snarled, calming instantly by Gibbs's hand on her back.
"She's not a dog." Tony smirked.
Ziva took a step forward. "Have you received the knife you requisitioned?"
Perrelli was stunned but told Ziva she hadn't gotten it yet. She moved towards her truck only to be surrounded by the team. Alex kept one eye on the dog and the other on Perelli.
"What happened to the one you got issued?" Tony asked.
"I lost it."
"In Hanson's body." Gibbs stated.
"You both knew about NCIS. You knew we were investigating. So you and Bidwell needed someone to pin it all on." Tony remarked.
McGee took over. "You picked Hanson, but only because you were already suspicious of him."
Dinozzo jumped in again. "You killed him and tried framing him for the crime."
"You set Hanson up by using his phone to call Galant, then planted the cocaine and cash in his house for us to find." Ziva said.
"Tried to make it look like he was killed by his own dog." McGee stated.
Alex was pressed up against Gibbs's leg shaking with instigation caused by the dog. Every time her team took a step forward, the dog would tense up just waiting for the right time to attack. Just then another dog appeared running straight to McGee, before she could react Gibbs grabbed her by the collar. The dog's handler praised him, removing him from the scene. Looking up she watched McGee pull out a small bag with...cocaine! No wonder she smelt it, but why didn't her dog react. Gibbs waved to the baggy in front of Perelli's dog, it just simply turned away.
"Your dog don't hunt." Gibbs said giving the bag to Tony.
"You killed your drug sniffer for a Cujo one." Tony added with a slight smirk on his lips.
"She needed one that won't react to the drug." McGee said as Perrelli placed her dog in the back of her truck, but before she closed it Ziva walked up to her.
"You are under arrest for the murder of petty officers Hanson and Bidwell."
Alex heard the growling before anyone else. Alex pushed up on her back legs, slamming her body into the oncoming dog, sending them both to the ground. The air was knocked out of her as her back broke the fall, the problem was the dog had the upper hand. Still winded from the impact she failed to protect her neck. A loud howl broke from her throat when his teeth sank into her already injured neck. Alex placed her front paws on his chest desperately trying to throw him off, but because of the sliver in her, she was being held back. Positioning her hind legs under him she kicked him off giving her the time to stand and gather herself up. Somewhere in the distance, she could hear Ziva ordering Perelli to call off her dog. Speaking of the dog Alex turned to the left only to be slammed on the side by the mutt. Having had enough she turned her head latching onto his tail and pulled. The force of the pull, caused the dog to fall on his side. Alex took that chance, to latch onto his neck. The dog cried out as her teeth enlarged inside of him until both sides meet in the middle. Should she pull back, she was sure to tear his throat out. Alex stood over him as the blood flowed out of her mouth.
Seeing she now had a hold on him, Gibbs rushed to her. Standing over her with each leg on each side, Gibbs grabbed the scruff of her neck with one hand. The other latched onto her neck, trying to pull her off. "Come on Luna, let go. Let him go." Alex closed her eyes, trying to calm herself enough to make her teeth shrink. "Come one let him go." She opened her mouth letting him fall to the ground, but continued snapping as the handler got a hold of him 'I dare you-no-I double dare you to mess with them again! I dare you! This time I'll tear your fucken throat out! Come on!' Gibbs held her down as he kneeled beside her trying to calm her down. "It's alright. He's gone." He whispered holding her close.
Alex found herself relaxing, his voice surrounding her in a peaceful bubble 'What the hell is happening to me?'
As the dog was carried away. Ziva handed Perelli over to the military police. The rest of the team walked over to them. Ziva kneeled in front of her giving her a gentle hug mindful of her neck. "Thank you."
Alex licked her on the cheek 'That's what pack mates do, we look out for each other'.
After ducky had checked her and stitched up her neck-again-she now stood in the middle of the bullpen all eyes on her, the six of them on a very important discussion.
"What about Lucifer?" Tony suggested getting glares from all of them. "What? It fits her personality." Alex snapped causing him to jump. "Point proven."
"We are not naming her after the devil Dinozzo." Gibbs said taking a seat on his chair, groaning when Alex jumped onto his lap just like she had done before. "On second thought-" Alex licked him on the cheek effectively shutting him up. The team chuckled, for the first time in a really long time they see their boss smiling genuinely, the light in his blue eyes coming back slowly, but surely.
"Wait Tim what was that name you called her? When Jethro attacked you?" Ziva asked.
Tim thought for a moment. "Luna?"
"Yes that's it, how about that?"
"Sounds nice, but why Luna?" Gibbs asked his fingers running thru her long fur driving her closer to slumber.
Tim cleared his throat. "For one because of the half-moon on her chest and second Luna is the alpha female of the pack."
"Great Luna it is." Tony clapped his hands making her jump which earned him a glare from Gibbs. "Sorry, anyways who's taking her tonight?" Alex huffed burying her muzzled deeper into Gibbs's neck. "What a surprise." Tony mumbled.
Gibbs held back a smirk as he gently pushed her off, gathered his stuff, and both leaving for home. Arriving at the house Gibbs walked in going straight to the basement, Alex yawned making her way into the living room she laid on the carpet in front of the fireplace. Once she realized he wasn't going to come back up any time soon, she made her way down stopping halfway down the stairs Alex was fascinated just by watching him work on the boat the scent of sawdust and old spice invaded her nose. Making her way down the rest of the stairs she stopped and laid beside him.
Gibbs glanced down at her. "Weren't you sleeping upstairs?"
Alex huffed. 'You're here, didn't want you to be alone."
Gibbs gathered his tools placing them behind him, before patting his hand on the work bench. "Up."
Alex tilted her head to the side but jumped up. 'For the record, I jumped because I wanted to, not because you said so'. She sat still as Gibbs checked her neck yelping when his thumb grazed the fresh wound. 'Careful that hurt'.
Gibbs sighed. "Sorry." his hand petted her on the chest as the other checked the bite mark on her paw. "Bet the last thing you thought was becoming an NCIS K-9 hmm?"
Alex whimpered. 'You got that right, although I miss my pack deeply I'm starting to like you guys. Even Tony'. She looked at him until her eyes locked with his, a sudden flash of heat ran thru her, images of her and this man flashing in her head.
Gibbs shook his head at the sudden force that hit him; he looked at her for a bit trying to make sense of things. "Guess that's my cue to get some sleep." Gibbs kissed her on the head moving to the back putting everything away.
Alex was shocked she just marked this man as her mate! Just her luck being trapped in this body and not let him know, let alone be with him. With this new discovery, she couldn't wait the year to go past, Alex needed to find a way to get the damn silver out of her system. Then it sinks in 'Oh my god he's my mate! Leroy Jethro Gibbs is mine and only mine! Am I lucky or what?' she was pulled out of her mental celebration by his deep voice.
"You coming?" Gibbs asked from the top of the stairs. Alex jumped off the table, before dashing up the stairs and following him into the bedroom. Alex stayed on the floor as Gibbs got ready for bed. She couldn't help, but stare the man was in his late 30's and yet his body showed none of that. He had broad shoulders, a strong muscled chest, and lines of muscle all over his body that made her mouth water. 'Damn this sliver!' Gibbs got under the cover, before patting the empty side. "Hop on." Alex jumped curling up into a ball, she watched him fall asleep his hand draped over her back. Shifting her head on his stomach listening to the rhythm of his breathing. For now, there was nothing she could do, but wait this out. She vowed to always keep him protected, him and his team for she knew they would protect her as well. Alex fell asleep to the scent that was all Gibbs.