《at the call of the moon》


 Chapter one

    The children of the moon will always be reunited.


    Carter snapped his eyes open, panting and haggard. He was not in his bed. Looking carefully around him, he confirmed: He was not in his bed at all. He was in the woods around his house, covered in mud, branches in his hair, and worse, a bloody bite mark on his arm. He froze: It couldn''t be¡­ He had dreamed that night that a big black wolf had pulled him into the woods and then sunk his fangs into his forearm. But it was not possible. He would have woken up if that was the case. He must have been sleepwalking. Sure, that was the explanation. Shaking his head, he took the path home to get ready to go to school. On his way, the broken branches he passed gave him shivers, reminding him way too much of the traces left by a body dragged through the woods.


    Lexa crossed the corridors of her high school with a voluntary approach, smiling triumphantly: This weekend, if all went well, she would officially become the next alpha. Finally . She had been waiting for this moment since she was eight years old and she was counting on not missing her chance. As she passed the dark-haired boy, she felt compelled, without understanding why, to greet him:


    - Hey, Carter!


    He didn''t come back. She¡­ He was so shocked he could only respond with a stupid wave of his hand. She gave him a bright smile and swung her long silver locks behind her shoulder before continuing on her way.


    - Lexa Filharmorny knows your name! She spoke to you!


    His two friends, Charly and Paul grabbed his shoulders, pinning him against the lockers at the same time. The excitement of her two friends was understandable: Lexa was the prettiest girl in their small town. County . If not of the whole country. With her long moonbeam-colored hair, her golden matte skin and her amber-colored eyes, she was absolutely , amazingly beautiful. She was also incredibly out of reach, for two reasons: the first being that the girl''s social status was much higher than that of the three friends, and the second (and least insignificant) that she was a wolf. The lycanthropes may have lived among humans for centuries, they were nonetheless a closed community about which no human knew much. They did not take lightly the selection of those they accepted into their inner circle. Paul, the redhead, excited as always, asked him:


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    He shrugged, rubbing the bite on his forearm without realizing it, before answering distractedly:


    - We''re in math class together. I''m sitting behind her and so we teamed up last week. She is nice !


    Charly, the great sportsman with skin as brown as his hair, exclaimed in a big laugh while at the same time giving him a big slap on the back:


    - Some people are lucky!


    Shaking his head he encouraged the pair to head towards their class and Carter could have sworn he felt a gaze on the back of his neck.


    Lexa, completely naked, was about to transform and go running with her pack mates, relishing the change in advance when Jake came running.


    - Lex !


    She looked up at the newcomer, encouraging him to continue.


    - There is an intruder in the territory! The patrollers have just smelled it, but it is already a few kilometers away.


    She frowned and turned to the handsome male, both of them paying no attention to her nudity, naked bodies and sex being as normal and natural as the hairs that make up their wolves'' fur.


    - A loner, I suppose? (He nods) How did he manage to get so deep into our lands without the troopers noticing?


    He nodded towards the forest behind them.


    - We''ll soon find out.


    She quickly put on her shorts and top, not caring that she was wearing no shoes as she ran, faster than any human, alongside the patrollers. Now she felt it clearly: there was a new wolf in their territory. The smell intensified, rich and deep, and soon they saw a man, naked, covered in mud and looking lost, sitting on the ground like a disjointed puppet. The wolves stopped and let Lexa pass, already showing her due respect. She approached the wolf and let out a gasp of surprise when she recognized him:


    - Carter?


    Carter saw a little blurry, but he would have recognized this face everywhere:


    -Lexa ?

 Chapter 2

    Carter what the hell are you doing here?


    Carter had no idea what was going on. but he knew he had no strength left. Giving in to fatigue, he sank into unconsciousness.


    Lexa, helped by Jake, hoisted the poor young man on the back of one of the wolves and they returned to their territory, their heads full of questions. Once in front of the main building, where the Alphas lived, Lexa''s parents, she shook Sleeping Beauty, who slowly opened her eyelids. When he realized he was in an unfamiliar place and surrounded by wolves, Carter''s eyes widened and he tried to back away, only to fall off the back of his carrier. Lexa jumped up next to him and put her hands on his chest to soothe him.


    - Everything is fine . Everything is fine . We just want to understand what happened to you. Do you want to tell me?


    He still looked a little in the coltar as he muttered:


    - The wolf... The wolf bit me... Then I was the wolf. But that''s absurd.


    Seeing that they did not answer, he began to panic:


    - It''s absurd ! Is not it ? Is not it ?!


    Lexa bit her lip before telling him in a soothing voice:


    - Carter... I don''t think it was a dream...


    He ran his hand through his hair, trying to take in the information.


    - So you''re telling me that...


    She gave him a small smile full of compassion - of pity - and completed:


    - You were bitten and you became one of us, yes. I''m sorry .


    He moaned, his hand gripping his thick mahogany locks.


    - Why ? What am I going to do ? What am I going to become ? My family ...


    She used her dominance to force him to calm down and said:


    - First thing, we''re going to find my father. Then we will help you. You are no longer all alone;


    Despite the distressing side of the situation, the girl''s words calmed Carter. He didn''t know why, but he believed her when she said he wouldn''t be alone. Then something hit him:


    - Why should we go see your father?


    She gave him a carnivorous smile:


    - Because my father is the alpha and you just entered his territory illegally.


    Lexa led Carter to the room where her father was entertaining, a large, bright room at the end of which, overlooking a small flight of stairs, was a throne. And on the throne he had his father, John Filharmony


    She made Carter kneel a few steps from him and went to position herself in his place, to the right of his parent. The alpa began, his deep voice invading the room:


    - What are you doing here, stranger?


    Carter began to sputter:


    - I don''t... I don''t know...


    Luckily for him, Lexa chimed in, one hand resting on her father''s arm:


    - He was bitten against his will, Dad. He doesn''t understand and doesn''t know what''s going on.


    The alpha seemed to think for a few seconds, then leaned back towards his daughter:


    - A loner you think?


    She nodded gravely and he sighed, turning back to Carter.


    - Do you remember who bit you?


    He shook his head, intimidated by the dominating aura emanating from this man, as well as his daughter. He felt someone or something calling him, as if connected to him by a thread, and decided to ignore it, despite the call which was getting louder and louder.


    - So, We leave you two choices: either you join your creator and you answer his call, or you join our pack, or we can take care of you and where you will be considered as one of ours. But if you choose not to join our pack, know that you will probably be a lone wolf.


    Carter quickly weighed the pros and cons: Sure it was a drastic life change, but being a lone wolf... He had heard that few could stand it. Or survived it. But he couldn''t stop thinking about his family, how they were going to react, what was going to change... increase his anxiety. Luckily, when he looked up, she was standing right next to him, handing him a goblet of steaming liquid that smelled amazing. He looked at her suspiciously.


    - What is that  ?


    She burst out laughing and shoved it in his hand.


    - It''s tea with medicinal herbs and moon water! Drink, it will do you good!


    Shrugging his shoulders, he complied, thinking that wolves were capable of killing him in far worse ways than by poisoning him. With claws for example... But as soon as the liquid ran down his throat, he immediately felt better. it was as if the liquid was regenerating him and restoring his strength.


    Shit, that thing was even better than coffee. Meeting the gaze of the young woman with long silver hair, he made his decision:


    - I will join your pack.


    May realizing that he did not know how it all worked, he asked:


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    Out of the corner of his eye he saw JakeSarland hit his head with his hand and the Alpha burst out laughing, as did his daughter.


    - No, no, nothing very complicated!


    And, under Carter''s astonished eyes, The alpha split his fanged wrist open and presented it to him. He cringed, but Lexa tilted her head forward, whispering:


    - Wood . Do not worry .


    So he drank. And immediately, the call in his heart was silenced, and the bond was replaced by another, much stronger one. He was connected to so many people, and they were connected to him. It was an incredible feeling, and he suddenly understood why packless wolves had such a hard time once the bond was broken: the silence, the loneliness had to crush them until there was nothing left. Lexa''s father looked him straight in the eyes and said before letting out a howl:


    - Welcome to the pack, Cub.


    Lexa, who had just screamed in response to her father said to him smiling:


    - Welcome among us .


    The deep voice of the alpha rose behind her:


    - Lexa, since he''s your friend, it will be your responsibility.


    She widened her eyes:


    - What ?! But... It''s the first day of the full moon!


    - Do you want to be alpha? Well consider it part of your training.


    She frowned, but tried to keep her face in front of her father, even if it cost her. Maybe he wasn''t wrong, and since she couldn''t transform, she had other... needs that Carter could fill...


    Carter saw Jake lose the small smirk that had appeared on his face when the alpha had called him a wolf cub when he realized that Lexa was going to take care of him personally. Well done, asshole, Carter thought. The young girl greeted her father and, taking him by the hand, led him into the corridors. It wasn''t at all like he had envisioned it every time he thought of the wolf lair. He had believed that they lived in poorly maintained wooden huts, like animals, but it turned out that they actually lived in a succession of ultra-modern chalets within a gigantic and landscaped clearing. They stopped in a large kitchen. She leaned over a large pot, the moonbeams peeking through the window making her hair glow, and poured two cups of the famous tea from earlier. She handed him one of the two and he took it before gulping it down in two gulps. He felt invincible, capable of anything, even seducing the beautiful Lexa, whose nipples he did everything he could to ignore her sticking out through her thin tank top. A long silence fell between them before she broke it by saying:


    - This is where we congregate for most meals. You''ll see, you''ll meet lots of pack members tomorrow morning and they''ll be delighted to meet you!


    He started to panic again:


    - T-tomorrow morning? And my parents? If I don''t come in, they''ll freak out and call the police!


    She chuckled:


    - Don''t worry about that, we warned them and told them that you had a sleepwalking attack during which you hit your head and that we found you and treated you. They won''t ask questions.


    He arched an eyebrow:


    - Andthey swallowed that?


    She chuckled even louder:


    - Of course ! What do you think ?


    Without waiting for his answer, she led him to another room. And yet another. And another . She showed him around everything, from the individual chalets to the showers and the rest rooms. Everything was fine there, despite the fact that they were in the middle of the forest. She finally stopped in front of a door, which she opened before slipping inside. As he entered, he realized that this was probably his bedroom: a large soft-looking bed, topped with a black iron frame covered in ivy, paint everywhere, a recognizable bag tossed in a corner. She was in the corner of the room, her eyes twinkling, her cheeks flushed and her voice hoarse as she mouthed:


    - Since I couldn''t transform myself, my other... appetites woke up (she passed her hand over her chest) Do you feel like satisfying them?


    He felt the blood rush into his sex as his mouth opened to churn his jaw and she moved slowly towards him, sure of herself, a potential predator on the lookout for her prey. She smirked and held out her hand. Time seemed to slow down as she placed her palm on his crotch, as if the universe itself couldn''t believe it: Lexa Filarmony was inviting him, Carter Masin, the bottom of the bottom of the ladder into her bed . Unable to hold it any longer, he grabbed her by the hips, placing the girl''s legs on either side of her waist, and pressed his lips against hers.

 Chapter 3

    He slammed her against the wall savoring her powerful taste and he felt that her hips were already beginning to move back and forth. Without breaking their kiss, he instinctively lowered his claws and ripped off her shorts and panties with a sudden movement. She snarled her approval against her mouth and started undoing his pants. He was afraid of hurting her, but instead she encouraged him to continue. His cock was finally freed from its cotton prison, soaking in the silky wetness of Lexa''s intimacy. She broke their kiss and asked him, her eyes in his:


    - I like it hard, brutal and fast. Do you think you can handle it?


    And there he freed himself completely. It was just a whirlwind of lips, claws, skin and grunts of pleasure. She was arching against him, moaning and burning.


    - Haaaa haaa, yes! Yes like this ! Again ! Haaaaa!


    He slid his hand to the center of her pleasure and picked up the pace, making her scream. Moments later, they were enjoying together.


    Panting against the wall, Lexa whispered to him,


    - That''s sports...


    And feeling his virility already recovering, she had a mischievous smile:


    - already on the attack for the second round?


    No sooner had she finished her sentence than he threw her on the bed, not yet satisfied with her.


    The sun was shining in Carter''s eyes as he opened them. He wondered for a moment where he was before remembering: the nightmare that wasn''t a nightmare, the wolves, the pack and... Her. Turning his head, he saw her, half sleeping on his chest, he blushed remembering all the things they had done, on the bed , against the wall, on the desk, above her, below,. .. She had warned him: it didn''t meant anything. But he couldn''t help but feel proud. A sleepy voice came to him:


    - Hello !


    He met her still hazy amber eyes and felt himself melt: god , she was beautiful! She smiled at him and stood up briskly, obviously not caring that she was completely and entirely naked, her body covered in the traces of his hands. Blushing even more, he protested:


    - but I''m comfortable!


    She chuckled:


    - No it is false . (her eyes soften) But it''s cute.


    She took some clothes out of her closet, put them on, humming, and threw some at him, which he hurriedly put back on as she exclaimed, patting her belly:


    - Go ahead for breakfast!


    To his surprise, Carter remembered all the places visited the day before. They arrived in the kitchen and Lexa pushed a very intimidated Carter in the middle. About sixty pairs of eyes were fixed on him, and for a good minute, no one spoke, then a good woman of forty years cried:


    - Welcome ! Welcome !


    It was the kick-off: Cub (in human and wolf form), the adults, the young people, all rushed towards him to welcome him.


    Lexa was pulled back by her brother, Franklin , who hugged her, whispering in her ear:


    - So he''s the new cub?


    She patted his hand gently and said:


    - don''t call him that, it''s not his fault.


    her brother kissed her cheek:


    - So, dominant or submitted the new?


    She smiles proud of her protege:


    - Dominant .


    Not that submissives were any less important, Niella, her best friend was one . but as a meeting of so many powerful alphas approached, they needed to bolster their ranks. That weekend, the last day of the full moon - and therefore the next day - all the alphas in the country were meeting in their hometown, Malan, and it was always causing tension. It was also during this famous summit that her father was to name her definitively his heiress. But now, with this loner hanging around and turning humans...


    - Dad will delay my nomination, won''t he?


    So, brother looked annoyed and whispered:


    - It''s not because he wants to, believe me, Lexie-lex, but he may have to.


    She gritted her teeth and whispered:


    - I understand, don''t worry Franklin. Really .


    She took a few minutes to recompose a smiling face and exclaimed:


    - How about we go?


    Franklin stared at her anxiously for a few more seconds, then smiled at his little sister.


    After breakfast, Lexa droves Carter to the parking lot where three pickups were waiting for the last of the pack''s teens to get on and drive them to class. He climbed apprehensively in the back of one of them, and almost fell when the machine started. Luckily for him, the blonde girl and her friend with long dark hair and honey skin had held him back. Lexa''s friend reached out and introduced herself:


    - Hi Carter, my name is Niella, but you can do like everyone else and call me Nia. Welcome to the pack!


    A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.He would never have thought he would be so well received, he, a human ¨C a former human ¨C in such a closed community. He took Nia''s hand and squeezed it.


    Once at school, Lexa escorted him to his locker. All eyes turned to them, surprised. With or without ultra-sensitive ears, he could have heard the whispers as they passed: "Is it Lexa with him?" , "is it Lexa Filarmony with Carter?" or, his favourite, the one that came up most often and made his lips curl over his brand new fangs, "Is he new?" .


    Charly and Paul were in front of their respective lockers, just next to that of the young man, and stared at him with a dumbfounded air, mouths wide open. And yet, he felt it in every fiber of his body, in every particle, and even more through the bond that united him to the pack: he was a wolf. Completely irretrievably wolf. And again, Lexa had explained to him that he would be completely accepted as such that evening, when the whole pack would run under the moon, after a celebration at the celestial star. He didn''t know what it was, but she had promised him it would be fun. And he believed her! More or less . Because he didn''t know what he was going to say to his parents, nor how they were going to react and therefore he doubted he wanted to party after this confrontation. Lexa snapped, interrupting her thoughts:


    - Will you come and sit with us for lunch? We''ll make room for you! Please ...


    She gave them wide pleading eyes and they agreed, laughing. She then left, giving them an appointment in the cafeteria and the trio watched her long silver locks swinging down her back for a moment, before Paul and Charly turned to their friend:


    - Dude, what was that?! Why is Lexa Filarmony talking to us and inviting us to her table?!


    Carter didn''t answer, but motioned for them to follow him to the deserted locker room where he began to undress. Better to show them and then explain to them.


    - What the hell are you doing?!


    He didn''t answer anymore and concentrating, he started the change. It was¡­natural and painful and pleasurable and¡­unbelievable. With the snap of a finger, he knew he had become a wolf. Glancing over to his friends, he saw their look of absolute shock as they crawled across the room.


    - You.. You... You- You - It''s not possible. You are human! The new wolf reluctantly transformed back, got dressed and sat on a bench, not knowing where to start. The silence dragged on and he decided to take the plunge: he explained everything to them, skimping on no detail, be it the dreams, the discovery, and his... nocturnal activities the night before. When he had finished, his two friends were staring at him with concentration, before Paul exclaimed with his usual exaggeration:


    - But it''s so cool! Do you think I can ride on your back???


    Carter threw her head back and burst out laughing.


    - Carter! Paul! Charly! This way !


    Lexa was waving from her seat, encouraging them to approach with their hands. Carter and his friends approached in awe, and were greeted by a table of grinning wolves. Lexa pushed herself aside, leaving three seats next to her and they settled there. He realized that in fact, not all the wolves were smiling: Jake, on the other side of Lexa, was clutching the waist of the girl possessively. girl, glaring at Carter, who to her amazement, did not look down, but held her gaze. He was not a submissive, he had understood that night, and Jake was wrong. make it change.


    After high school, Lexa takes the young man home, suspecting that he didn''t want the whole pack to poke his nose into this affair. To break the silence, he said:


    - It was very nice of you to invite Charly and Paul for lunch.


    She gave him a dazzling smile:


    - It''s normal ! They are your friends, your pack, and you are part of mine. Then they are automatically welcome!


    He tilted his head to the side, still not used to such acceptance. She continued:


    - I know that humans are not all like that, and believe me, not everyone likes each other all the time within the pack, but we are a family, and that is sacred.


    She slowly parked in front of his house. Where he lived was a small house in the middle of the absolutely charming forest. He kept fingering a piece of paper, shaking like he was about to face the worst thing imaginable, so she squeezed his hand and asked:


    - It''ll be OK ? Do you want me to come with you?


    He nodded, and hand in hand they walked towards the house.

 chapter 4

    He turned the key in a door and almost immediately, a restrained cry:


    - Carter!


    A short, dark-haired woman threw herself on her new packmate''s neck, crying. Lexa pulled away quickly, her eyes wide. He freed himself quickly and, with dressed hands in front of him, exclaimed:


    - Mom , mom  ! I''m fine! Breathe!


    He gave her a desperate look to which she replied with a sign meaning that she wouldn''t get tangled. Her mother also could put herself in quite intense states and that had taught her not to interfere in such situations. Unfortunately, this caught the attention of Carter''s mother, who in turn hugged her, oddly tight for a human, shouting:


    - Oh my God ! Are you the wolf who found my son? Thank you, thank you very much !


    Suddenly the woman was lifted into the air by a man who looked like a lumberjack, who kissed her on the cheek, smiling and saying:


    "Honey, we''ve talked about this before, asking someone doesn''t include squeezing their ribcage to the point of suffocation."


    Lexa instantly decided that she adored these people. He held out his hand and continued:


    - Pleased, I''m Jaime Masin and this is my wife, Lila. Thanks for saving our son and sorry my wife almost killed you.


    Lexa chuckled and shook the man''s hand, saying:


    - Lexandara Filharmorny. But you can call me Lexa.


    Carter raised his eyebrows; he didn''t know Lexa''s full name was Lexandara. Nobody ever called her that. Lila smiles and asks her:


    - So, Lexa, would you like some tea?


    Half an hour later, Lexa sat in the Masin''s living room watching Carter pitifully trying to explain what had happened the night before. Sensing her distress, she finally decides to intervene to put an end to the massacre:


    - In fact, Mr. And Mrs. Masin...


    The little brunette interrupted her:


    - Jaime and Lila, please!


    She couldn''t help but smile; decidedly she really liked the little couple.


    - So, Jaime and Lila, our healer was wondering if Carter could spend the weekend with us, just to make sure everything is okay.


    Lila immediately started panicking:


    - Something wrong with my baby?!


    Lexa immediately reassured her:


    - No, no, everything is fine! Leroy is just very protective of his patients. We''ll get him back to you in one piece, I promise.


    Carter gave him a grateful look. It took another hour for the young man''s parents to let them go. Back in the car, he arched an eyebrow:


    - Lexandara, huh?


    For the first time since he had known her, the girl blushed. Without taking her eyes off the road, she whispered:


    - It''s an old classic name among wolves. Which made me think I should give you a little history lesson.


    He growled, but she smiled.


    - interesting, I promise. It tells the beginning of our race.


    Our race. She had said that with such ease! As if it were normal, natural. Red too, he breathed:


    -Go ahead.


    - So, everything starts with our oldest ancestor; A wolf, which has no other name than that. The wolf. He loved two things: the moon and a woman from the nearby village. The moon goddess, who also loved him, decided to grant him a gift: that of transforming himself into a human in order to be with the woman. So, one day when the wolf was drinking from the spring, the goddess poured her power into it, and he took on human form. . He went to find the woman and together they had two children: Lexandara and Filarmony, the very first shapeshifters.


    - But it''s...


    - Yes, my family descends from the union of Filarmony and his sister, and I hold my first name from her. Since then, our family has had silver hair, gifts from the goddess. Also, the water that the wolf drank gives us strength, if it is drawn on the first day of the full moon, as well as the herbs on request are born the first of us are born heal us.


    Carter took her time inserting the information, crazy as she was. Lexa parked and he got out asking:


    - You mean that the Moon Goddess really exists?


    Lexa smirked at him.


    - So, you believe it?


    Before he could answer, she continued:


    - Come on, I''ll introduce you to my friends!


    She led him to the other side of the lair where a group of people were building a house. Despite the hard work, a festive atmosphere floated in the air, a mixture of excitement and joy. Reproaching herself for him, she whispered to him:


    - They''re building your new house.


    He looked at her oddly, unsure of what emotions this was causing in him. On the one hand, he had the impression that everything was going too fast and on the other, it reassured him, gave him the impression of having support, a touchstone in the middle of his life which was changing at all. everything . Seeing that he did not answer, the young girl added with a wink:


    - You know, although the fact that you sleep in my bed doesn''t bother me in the least, but that way, you will have a place of your own when you come !


    He gave her a smile that came straight from his heart:


    -Thank you , really .


    - Let''s not talk about it anymore, let''s see!


    Before she could add anything else, Jake swooped down on her and pressed his lips to hers, who far from backing down, clung to him to deepen the kiss. It means nothing . That''s what she had told him that night. And he agreed. But seeing her with him... It turned his belly upside down. Something ¨C no,  his wolf, he realized - plowed into his entrails, howling: mine, mine, mine, OURS. But he didn''t move, patiently waiting for the kiss to break. When it did, a delighted Lexa flashed a smile, the same smile she had given him last night, at Jake. Nia landed next to him and whispered:


    - It''s obvious to them , since they''re cubs .


    Carter, intrigued, swallowed his unwelcome possessiveness, and asked:


    - What ?


    The little brunette replied, a dreamy look on her face:


    - Since they were small, they turn around, sleep together occasionally, but without anything. Yet everyone knows it, even them: they will end up together. Lexa thinks Jake might be her mate.


    A stone crashed into the chest of the young wolf. Companion. She thought it was her mate. He had no chance. The stone grew still heavier as the young girl, going hand in hand with her so-called companion, launched:


    - Nia! I''ll let you take care of Carter! Present it to the gang! Carter, I''ll meet you tonight!


    The narrative has been taken without permission. Report any sightings.Jake threw an amused look over his shoulder and he saw his look for what it was: a challenge. A challenge he intended to take up.


    Lexa let Jake pull her into the kitchen, where he hoisted her onto the counter. Going straight to the point, giggling against his mouth, Lexa went straight for his fly, undoing it in a snap. Jake, for his part, pulled up her burgundy skirt on her thighs and tore off her black thong in a claw stroke. She moans violently:


    - Haa!


    Lexa barely had time to tell herself that if this continued like this, soon, she would have no more valuable underwear in one piece, that he penetrated her violently, cutting her breath in a cry of pleasure.


    - Haaaaa haaaaaaaa Haaaa Yes! Haaaa


    - Lexa! haaaa haaayyy!


    She clung to him, claws out, and he gave her violent and rapid thrusts, exactly as she liked, taking her to the edge of orgasm. Just before she exploded, he stopped, and she groaned in frustration and he breathed, right next to her ear:


    - So, like that, you had fun with the wolf cub last night?


    She cracked a mischievous smile:


    - Jealous, Jakey?


    He pounded in another thrust that almost made her cry for more as he whispered, clutching her breast possessively:


    - No, as long as you don''t forget how much better it is with me than with the Cub.


    From there, he relaxes, becoming wild, and the girl, while screaming with pleasure, was careful not to tell him that the "wolf cub" had done well. Really, very well, perhaps even better than Jake. But Jake, that was special. So, she just clung to him as he brought them both to climax, screaming with pleasure.


    - Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!


    After changing and doing her hair, Lexa went in search of Carter, whom she found laughing with her brother, Caleb, and Keith. Sliding to his side, she launched:


    - Sorry guys, I''ll borrow it, clothing emergency!


    Caleb protested:


    - But Lexa, not everyone is a fashionista like you! leave the poor thing alone!


    Keith adds:


    -Yeah, Lexa, I doubt having you take off your panties would really be considered a "clothing emergency." A libidinous urgency to the limit...


    She ignored them, and sticking her tongue out at them, she dragged a blushing Carter over.


    Carter couldn''t help admiring her as she walked towards the pavilion where her bedroom was. She wore a simple white dress, which showed off her tanned, matte skin, her long legs ended in golden sandals, and her long silver hair was dotted with dozens of small braids adorned with silver and gold charms that emitted a slight tinkling with every movement of her head. He was seized with an urge to play with her braids while his wolf basked in her scent of honey, honeysuckle, and moonlight. She led him to an unknown room, very different from that of the young girl: In a very high-tech style, the walls were filled with shelves crumbling under science books, three computers lying around on the desk and a 3D printer sat in a corner. He immediately identified the occupant of the premises by the smell: Lemon , Rosemary, Franklin. Lexa was rummaging through her brother''s closet and pulled out three jackets, which she examined with squinted eyes. Fascinated, he approached the printer, examining the statuette being built.


    - Blue, grey or black?


    He asked absently:


    - What ?


    She shook the fabrics:


    - The jackets .


    He frowned, leaving the marvel of technology to consider the young blonde.


    - But it''s just a party, I don''t need to be dressed to the nines, do I?


    She gave him a guilty smile:


    - I forgot to tell you, tomorrow we are hosting a kind of... inter pack congress. And you will have to be present so that we can show a united front.


    He frowned:


    - Why ? I''m not very helpful.


    - You are a dominant, and the more we have, the better.


    He nodded as she continued:


    - Blue, grey, or black.


    Shaking his head, he gave her a rueful smile: he had the feeling that whatever he said, he would be wrong. Finally, he grumbled:


    - Choose.


    Smiling, satisfied, she returned to the study of the three jackets before raising her head, ringing her bells.


    - It will be grey! Try it !


    She shoved it into his hands and suddenly, as he was putting the garment on, something hit him:


    - Say, isn''t silver supposed to be harmful for the - for us?


    Tilting her head back, she burst out laughing and grabbed one of her precious metal charms, clenching her fists around it.


    - No, look! It''s just a good wife''s tale.


    - But why is everyone saying that then?


    She shrugged:


    - I don''t know, I think it''s the church that started this rumour¡­ (she looked satisfied at the young man) Perfect, the jacket.


    - Why let you believe such nonsense to humans?


    For a moment, Lexa''s eyes went sad, then the mischievous spark resumed her place as she said:


    - I guess it''s to make cohabitation easier. It''s safer to live next to the big bad wolf if you know something about his weaknesses.


    She led him in silence towards the centre of the lair, where all the wolves were gathered, dancing all together, singing an unknown song but which awoke something in Carter, in his wolf, who began to howl at the sound of the melody. He was fascinated by the grace of all these bodies moving in pure harmony with the rhythm of the music. He was about to blend in with the crowd when Lexa grabbed him by the wrist.


    -  Not yet . Come, I''ll show you the rest!


    She led him through the crowd, to a corner where several young people were playing a game with bamboo. A glass lands in his hand, and he doesn''t know if it was the liquid in it, the heat of the fire, the crowd effect, or the effect of Lexa''s hand on his skin, but ten minutes later. later, he was jumping with Nia and the girl. The rest of the evening passed in a soft focus, where he vaguely remembered having danced, seeing Lexa and Nia kissing, having kissed them in turn, to continue dancing, feeling freer than ever, singing this song. which came as naturally to him as breathing. An ode to the moon, and to change. Around midnight, the two girls pulled him out of the crowd, and he groaned, not wanting to leave. But looking around, he saw that the crowd was already dispersing.


    - What is happening ?


    Lexa winked at him and exclaimed:


    - now is when the real party begins!


    And she transformed.

 Chapter 5

    One moment, Lexa was standing before him, and the next, she had been replaced by her wolf. She was gorgeous: she had a perfect creamy white dress, only marred by a silver crescent moon.


    Her coat still sported the gold and silver braids and charms, which made him chuckle. Niella transformed as well, her golden-brown robe just as gorgeous, but looking almost dull next to the one of the young alpha next to her. Carter transformed too, relishing the feeling of the transformation that racked his nerves. He had never felt so good. Never . their wolves rushed into the woods, and he felt euphoric by this race under the moon, invigorated.


    It was better than anything he had experienced in his life. Except maybe his night with Lexa. Yes well, it did not reach the level of his night with her. But almost .


    He played, joined by other members of his pack, for several hours until he smelled something out of the ordinary. Beside him, Lexa''s wolf and Jake''s wolf had stopped , having also smelled the foreign scent.


    Nia was pushed back, along with other submissive wolves, and Carter instinctively positioned himself in front of them. These roles were ingrained in them: the dominants protected and the submissives provided care. A huge white wolf, which Carter''s identified as the Alpha, Lexa''s father, advanced, closely followed by his daughter, his lips drawn, ready to face the enemy. They got ready and... Hundreds of unknown smells hit them hard. The other packs had arrived.


    The alphas snarled, and for a few moments he thought they were going to jump on each other, but eventually they turned back, heading for the lair. The pack slowly set off, keeping their distance from the new arrivals, being careful to keep the submissives and the children in the centre, where they were protected. The party was over.


    Once back in the clearing, they transformed again, and went to get the clothes provided to get dressed. None of them seemed to have a problem with his or anyone else''s nudity, which Carter was the exception to. He wasn''t used to all this, and the clash of cultures was making his head spin.


    Again, he couldn''t help but think of his parents, and his little brother, Mason. What would Lila and Jamie Masin think if they saw their son in the middle of this crowd? what would Mason think seeing his brother''s body cover with hair as he became a wolf? Shaking his head, he put on his jeans and shirt, more than happy to have brought them.


    Lexa felt proud of Carter as she thought back to how he had acted in the forest. She hadn''t needed to tell him what to do, since he had positioned himself directly in front of the weakest, making a barrier with his body.


    At the time, she had felt guilty for not having explained to him in more details the workings of a pack. Within a pack, everyone had their role, and each life was precious, but some, like the submissives, the young children - the cubs -, and the elderly were more fragile and therefore needed the protection of the dominants, stronger and more resilient.


    In return, the submissives balanced the often overly fiery temperament of the dominants and took care of the pack, taking care of the wounded, the kitchen, and the children while the others trained in combat and patrolled. It was all about balance and Carter had it right, already taking his place in the pack. Yes, Lexa couldn''t be prouder. Especially since it did one more thing that supported his appointment as alpha. Beaming, Lexa smiled.


    This story originates from a different website. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.Caleb slapped Carter on the back, startling the young man, while throwing:


    - Well done, Carter! You did really well there.


    Then he nudged Jake, who smiled in spite of himself:


    - Yes, it wasn''t too bad¡­ For a Cub.


    This time he wasn''t going to give up so easily, but Nia stepped in front of him, her hands on her small hips, her honey-colored skin red with anger.


    - So now you stop, Jake! Carter is as much a member of this pack as you are, and you need to learn to respect him! He proved earlier that he was perfectly worthy to be part of it, and he is as dominant as you are.


    Suddenly, everything became clear in Carter''s mind: Jake wasn''t just jealous of him and Lexa, but the male was scared. Carter was dominant enough to match him and he didn''t like that. Caleb, Franklin, and Keith took up position behind the small temperamental submissive, sending a clear message that they were supporting her. Shaking his hand, Jake growled.


    - Yeah, yeah that''s it .


    With that, he left. And Lexa, hugging Franklin, and Keith from behind asked:


    - What is happening ?


    Nia shook her head.


    - Nothing, just a little clash of egos. I think Jake''s took a little hit.


    Lexa looked sad and sighed.


    - I''ll talk to him later.


    Then, from Keith and Franklin, she slid over to Carter and wrapped her arms around his waist. He knew it was just a simple show of affection from a packmate to his packmate, but he couldn''t help his heart racing. Suddenly he asked:


    - According to my wolf, you are an alpha, but you are not yet, are you?


    She burst out laughing and exclaimed, a pout on her lips:


    - Sorry, I should have explained our hierarchy to you in more depth. So you already know that there are dominants and submissives, and above that there is beta and alpha. But there are different levels of dominance, and people who are born with the beta rank and alpha rank, without being Alpha and Beta with capital letters. Franklin and I are alphas.


    Everything seemed more logical now. He broke away from her as she exclaimed:


    - Go to bed ! We have a long day tomorrow!


    She led him to her bedroom, and, completely naked, she lay down on the bed, legs apart:


    - And if you showed me this famous strength of character?


    He smiled, grabbed her thighs, and lifted her up hard. she let out a surprised little cry:


    - Haa!


    He locked his gaze on hers and ran two fingers into her privacy. Making her widen her eyes and throw her head back in a hoarse groan.


    - Haaa, damn it!


    The young man''s grin widened, and he whispered, leaning down to his ear:


    - I had to check if you were ready for me. (He moved his fingers a little more and she begged him with her amber eyes) Looks like you already are...


    He kissed her quickly before replacing his fingers with his cock, thrusting hard and fast at her, possessing her entirely.


    The sound of her pleas made him accelerate even more, and they exploded in a common cry.

 Chapter 6

    Carter hated wearing a suit. It was itchy, it was squeezing, but Lexa had insisted, as had Niella. At least he wasn''t the only one feeling uncomfortable. Caleb, Keith, and Franklin, next to him, had been complaining for half an hour about their own suits with him. To tell the truth, it is above all a means of distracting oneself and relaxing the atmosphere. The whole pack is on high alert, and the young man understands why it was important that all the dominants of the pack be present: None of the others came with submissives, and therefore the possibilities of danger are greater. With all these unknown dominants so close to the youngsters and submissives, it is difficult, especially for males, to keep calm. Beside him, his pack mates are on their toes, surveying any stranger who gets a little too close to the area where the Cubs are and glaring so darkly that if they could kill with their eyes, half of the guests would be disintegrated, plain and simple. To pass the time, Carter reviewed the alphas of the different packs, whose Lexa had shown him earlier. In all there were nine of them: The tall redhead was Cormack, the Alpha of the ax pack. A big guy of Irish origin, he was dangerous, like any self-respecting alpha, but he was reasonable and did not kill unnecessarily. He''s very friendly when he''s been drinking beer, Lexa added, although he''s often stopped by Adleigh, his wife. The little brown one is Lester Harrington, the Alpha of the growing pack. Not bad, just a full-on asshole. The tall blonde taller than him by a head and hanging from his arm is Carrie, his companion. The brown couple with piercing blue eyes is Lassa and Jane Pedder, the alphas of the Lake pack. They are good alphas and good allies. Alpha Lex, real name Lexington Cor¨ºs, a medium-sized blond, from the Selva pack. Do not rely on his air of angel, once launched in single combat, he can do as much damage as a bomb. Shyok Nama, the alpha of the Orne Pack, is formidable in the Poison Arts, but will only attack if provoked. Sahara Cane, whose black hair throws bluish lightning is a real psychopath. Nicknamed the mad dog, don''t mess with him. The little peroxide blonde... Dana Lacan, the alpha of Dante''s pack. Speaking of herself, Lexa''s voice had morphed to nothing more than a very deaf as she added, her eyes full of hate: An incestuous bitch whore. According to the girl, Dana was not born alpha, barely dominant enough not to be a submissive, and only achieved this position by sleeping with all the suitors for the position of Alpha and then murdering them. . And finally, there were their own alphas, Lexa''s parents: John and Ella Filarmony. Their children had inherited their mother''s features, of which Lexa was a less gentle carbon copy, but inherited their father''s silvery blond hair and amber eyes. He had never seen Ella before this morning, when she had come to greet her daughter, leaving in her wake a sweet smell of rose, so different from that of the young girl. Lexa had explained to him that her mother was a submissive, but that, by chance of nature, she was the companion, the soul mate of her father. He had already noticed that submissives tended to smell sweeter and lighter than dominants. Nia smelled of magnolia, Ella, the rose, Cara the cook, candy. While Caleb smelled of wood fire mixed with coffee, Lari, a warrior, smelled of Jasmine and mint and mist and sunshine, Franklin, lemon and rosemary, and his favorite smell, Lexa''s, honey, honeysuckle. and moonbeam. He would have liked to describe to Charly and Paul all his incredible new sensations, but words were not enough to describe them, the strength, the speed, the sight, the senses... Basically, being a wolf suited him perfectly well, even if these words seemed to him like a betrayal. He had no time to spread more remorse, because John took the microphone, and standing on the stage, alongside his companion and his son, began:


    - Hello and welcome to all . We hope that your trip went well and that you are well settled. Before going further in my speech, I would like to introduce you to my daughter and heir, Lexandara.


    Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there.Carter heard nothing more as the world melted into a soft blur around her. She was absolutely gorgeous. Her long blond hair was left loose and fell down her back to her waist, and her face was only very lightly made up, but nevertheless shone with golden sparkles. She wore a black outfit consisting of an Asymmetric top and a long skirt .


    - Still playing the minx, Lexa?


    She gave him a cold, dominating look, which sent little flashes down his spine to his crotch.


    - Do you still sleep with your mother, Danaan?


    So there, she had just dropped a bomb. Danaan, Dana''s son? Then it came back to her: Lexa had called Dana an incestuous whore. It was true ? Danaan did not deny, but blushed violently and took a step back. Lexa passed, jostling him with her shoulder and rejoined her family. A whiff of pheromone rose, telling him that he wasn''t the only one reacted to Lexa''s display of power. She was about to step onto the stage when Dana''s unpleasant voice rose:


    - Heir? That spoiled brat? As if you hadn''t already insulted your family and your pack by letting a loner roam your territory and transform humans? Really ?


    A chilling silence fell over the assembly and even Sahara the mad dog held his breath as Lexa approached The Incestuous Whore with lethal grace. It was a new face of the young girl that Carter saw, but he finally understood how she had found herself in the position of Heir: she simply hid her game well, but she possessed incredible strength, which oozed out of every pore. of her skin.


    - What did you say, Dana?


    Each word was a promise of death, but the oldest replied:


    - It''s a shame that you inherit the pack, Lexandara.


    Lexa threw her head back and laughed, but not the warm laughter that warmed Carter, but a cold, terrifying laughter.


    - Oh Dana, you dare speak of shame, you the only alpha who has a lower rank?


    Dana let out a growl and threw herself at the girl, transforming in the process.


    Lexa would never have time to transform and intercept her, she was going to be torn to pieces. Carter looked at them, and, like the rest of the crowd, he was completely helpless, which enraged him. But at the very last moment, faster than was normally possible, Lexa transformed, her matte golden skin becoming creamy white fur, her manicured fingernails, sharp claws, and in less time than a normal shapeshifter would take, she became wolf. She greeted Dana with a kick, which sent the oldest to the mat. Lexa was taller than her opponent, and drastically more dominant, but that didn''t stop Dana from coming back on the attack. The two wolves circled each other for a moment, then Dana charged at her youngest, dragging them into a whirlwind of fangs, claws and blood. The dark brown coat of the first contrasted sharply with that of the second, giving a sort of two-tone swirl. Better than any smash bros fight. Suddenly there was a yelp and the whirlwind stopped: Lexa was done playing. The white wolf stood over the brunette, fangs around the latter''s throat. She pushed them lightly, once again making the smell of blood rise in the air. Carter couldn''t resist scanning his packmate for any injuries, but to his relief found nothing. The wolves remorphed, leaving red liquid soil behind them. Lexa reappeared, her body unscratched. Still as beautiful, without makeup that had flowed, without any disheveled hair, she replaced her tiara on her head and smoothed her long black skirt with the back of her hand. Dana, on the other hand, was in a very bad state: it looked like she had just been hit by a truck. Her blond hair stood on end, and her botoxed body was covered in scratches and bite marks, the worst and most visible of her injuries being the bloody fang marks around her throat. She was standing so badly that two of the males in her pack had to support her as she met Lexa''s gaze, who stood in front of her, smiling, beautiful and victorious.

 Chapter 7

    - On your knees.


    Lexa''s voice, clear and sharp, cut through the veil of silence that had fallen over the assembly. Trembling, Dana knelt at the girl''s feet and bowed her head. Caleb leaned into Carter''s ear and whispered:


    - Now that Dana has submitted, she will be attached to our pack. Lexa just made Dante''s pack one of our vassals.


    - What does that mean, concretely


    The young blond smiled:


    - That our friend has just not only proved her strength and her value but has doubled the strength and value of our pack.


    Swinging a curtain of silver-colored hair over her shoulder, the girl exclaimed:


    - Any other protests? Nope ? All right, then we can continue.


    Lexa broke into a big smile and joined her family, under the appreciative gaze of the other wolves.


    - Rahhhh This Dana! I swear I regret not having killed her!


    The girl with hair as silver as the moon plopped down on one of the sofas in the recreation room, her head in Jake''s lap and her feet in Carter''s, blissfully and completely ignorant to the murderous stares the two young men were throwing at each other . Jake, hands in the girl''s silky locks says:


    - You could have, you know, nothing stopped you.


    She pouted:


    - And find myself at the head of this pack of incestuous assholes? No thanks, it will be fine.


    Carter chimed in, puzzled:


    - You could have killed Dana and there would have been no problems? No one would have told you anything?


    - Nah.


    Jake gave him a sideways glance and answered in turn, condescending:


    - You are no longer in your little world, the human. Here, if someone duels you and one of you dies, no one will say anything and whoever killed you will receive a reward.


    Carter began to growl in spite of himself, soon imitated by Jake and Lexa got up abruptly:


    - Calm, you both ! No fighting between us, especially just before the end of the inter pack meeting. Understood ?


    They nodded and she stood up, blowing them a kiss.


    - It''s not all that, but I''m going to see Nia.


    And she got out, swaying her hips.


    Lexa needed some air. She had been holding herself back for so long that she felt like she was imploding. Isolating herself in the forest, savouring a bit of solitude, she loosened her bond with the pack so that no one sensed what she was about to do. And finally, she let go. The dominant vibrations came out of them like waves. So strong that they made the surrounding air shimmer with a luminous brilliance. The young girl had been holding back her vibrations for years, for fear of being cast aside: the dominant females were already struggling to impose themselves in a predominantly male caste that was quite conservative and protective and territorial. Around the age of twelve, when she understood that her power would soon exceed that of her older brother and her father, she understood that this power could bring her problems, hurting the egos of some males. And in order to protect herself, she had suffocated her. But the older and the older she grew, the harder it was to keep her to herself, the vibrations getting worse and worse. Sighing, more cramped in her own body again, she let herself drop to the floor. Arms wrapped around her waist, and though she stiffened at first, she relaxed as soon as she identified their owner by her magnolia scent. Nia whispered,


    - It was about time for you to relax, Lex. You were under so much pressure that I was afraid you would go wild and have to be put down.


    Lexa smirked at her as she turned to her.


    - I know, I need to relax.


    Niella returned her smile and, sliding her hand towards her friend''s crotch, whispered:


    - I can help you with that.


    Carter followed Lexa by scent, mesmerized by the trail left with the potent scents of honey, moonlight, and honeysuckle. The intoxicating fragrance blended slowly and subtly with another, more delicate, magnolia tree in full bloom. The closer he got, the more moaning sounds reached him.


    - Haaaaaaa haaaaaa haaaa


    - oh yes, haaaa haaa!


    leading to a clearing where Lexa and Nia were kissing, naked and their bodies intertwining. He remained motionless for a moment, not knowing how to react, and couldn''t help but feel excited at the sight. The young blonde raised her head and lazily lifted an eyelid, whispering:


    - Do you want to join us?


    He hesitated for a few moments, but their warm bodies clung to him and cut his thoughts short. Warm lips brushed him, hands caressed him. He let them lay him on the carpet of grasses, oak leaves and pine needles, and he wondered if the golden glow of the air and this moment was due to his imagination. Anyway, when he opened his eyes, he was alone.


    Lexa closed her eyes and pursed her lips, suppressing exclamations of pain as her mother''s assistants put her dress in place. She could barely breathe, but nothing was worse than his vibrations pressing against her body, gripping her more certainly tighter than any corset. Taking another hard breath, she promised herself that one day she would expose them in broad daylight.


    Carter watched Lexa move across the room, incredibly graceful in her sewn-together fresh rose dress that must have weighed enormously. Since she and Nia had left him alone in the forest the previous day, he hadn''t seen her again, since she hadn''t slept in his room that night. It was amazing that she was still able to walk so easily when that dress must have weighed a ton. But hey, it was Lexa. So beautiful and fragile on the outside, and so strong and dangerous on the inside. If he was honest with himself, he had to admit that he was close to falling in love with her. If it wasn''t already. The smell of wet earth from Jake reached his nostrils before the latter''s voice:


    Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings.- You like her, huh? Of course you like her, stupid question. But know one thing, Cub Scout: it doesn''t matter. Because you can fuck her as much as she wants, but know that in the end, she''ll get tired and come back to me. Because she belongs to me.


    And just like that, before Carter could answer, He left. He took Lexa by the hand and led her onto the dance floor, where they twirled like two prima ballerinas. Carter closed her eyes and walked away, heart to shreds: Jake was right. No matter how many nights he spent with her, she would always come back to him; because she thought he was her mate.


    Lexa spun around one last time, laughing out loud. She kept forgetting how good a dancer Jake was. It was one of the rare moments when she felt perfectly in tune with herself, despite her vibrations which were slowly asphyxiating her. He smiled at her and kissed her softly, a chaste kiss from packmate to packmate. Lexa knew he was just trying not to rush her, but couldn''t help but feel upset. She wanted possessiveness, proof that he cared about her, not just gentleness. Of course it was cute, of course she liked it. But she was dominant and needed more. She WANTED more. She smiled at him and apologized, needing some air. Without knowing why, she began looking for Carter. she really loved him, this young wolf. He had this side so pure, and innocent, and yet, he had such an ability to counterbalance it with his dominant side. Lexa was glad he was there, and found herself dreaming that Jake looked a little more like Carter. She was going crazy. Finally, she perceived the smell of Carter, smelling incredibly good: a smell of pine and autumn leaves. Following his scent, she eventually found him. He was perched on the edge of the main lodge''s balcony, a pensive look plastered on his face. The moment she set foot on the balcony, he turned around.


    - Lexa? What are you doing here ?


    She smiles :


    - I was looking for you . We haven''t seen each other today.


    He spread his arms, whispering:


    - Looks like you need a hug.


    This man was truly a gift from the Goddess. She threw herself into his arms, thirsty, like all wolves, for physical contact. He closed them around them in a strong embrace, holding her close as if she belonged to him. Exactly what she needed: someone strong enough to support her.


    - Thank you, Carter.


    He looked surprised, but tightened his arms around her.


    - Why this ?


    - Because you are a very good friend. And you give great hugs.


    Carter cashed in the friendzone she had just placed between them. She pulled away from him a little, and he had to fight against himself not to pull her against his chest again. She kept his hand in hers and tugged lightly.


    - Come on, I want to show something.


    He frowned but decided to follow her anyway, happy that she was smiling again.


    - Where are we going? Lexa!


    She gave him a mischievous smile:


    - You will see . Follow me !


    She dragged him through the whole lair, avoiding the party, then into the forest. They walked for more than twenty minutes before she stopped, and, letting go of his hand, covered his eyes with her palms.


    - What are you doing ? !


    She chuckled:


    -  Trust me ! You''ll see !


    Smaller than him, she advanced on her tiptoes, looking a bit like a penguin in her rather tight dress. She made him take a few steps, and finally, gave him the opportunity to see for himself. The place was beautiful. Just splendid. It was a spring, which shimmered in the moonlight, seeming to have its own light. Hundreds of silver flowers bloomed at his feet, spreading the delicious scent of the tea the girl had made him drink the first night. She took his hand again.


    - So, what do you think?


    He stammered:


    - That''s wonderful . Thanks for showing me this, Lexa.


    She blushed slightly, so different from the young woman who had almost killed Dana the day before.


    - You are one of us now. And I wanted to show you our greatest treasure: our source of Moon water, and our Argentallis.


    - Your what?


    She pointed to the flowers at the bottom of the spring:


    - Our argentallis, the flowers of life.


    They spent a few dozen minutes examining the flowers, then Lexa felt Carter''s warm breath on the back of her neck. Lifting her head, she found herself staring into her chocolate brown eyes.


    He loved her whiskey-colored eyes. When she kissed him, Jake''s words came back to her: no matter how many times you kiss her, she''ll come back to me. And yet, as he laid her down on the floor, he told himself that it didn''t really matter. He was quite willing to take advantage of every moment she wanted to give him. They remained lying on the ground for a few moments to discuss before deciding to return. They crossed the forest again and halfway, Lexa froze. it only took a few more seconds for the young man to smell it in turn: the metallic smell of blood. He and Lexa started running towards the scent, praying it was just an animal. But Lexa, in front of him, froze again, screaming in pain and rage. Stepping around her, he understood why: There, their throats open and covered in blood, were the intertwined bodies of Keith and his lover.

 Chapter 8

    Lexa was foaming with rage, choking with pain. She wanted to track down whoever did this and kill him, but there was no scent trail. Her vibrations pounded against her skin from the outside, and from the inside, her wolf clawed at her insides, howling to death. She was going to explode, go crazy, wild, and her father was going to have to kill her. She was hyperventilating, trying to swallow air, trying to stop screaming. Suddenly, hands landed on her shoulders, helping her to pierce the red veil that had fallen on her mind. Carter.


    - Come on, Lexa, we have to go find the others, get help. We can''t stay here


    And there she collapsed, crying. Tears streamed profusely down her cheeks.


    - I''ll kill them, I''ll kill them, I''llkill them... I swear on the Moon Goddess that Imma kill him or them, those who did this. I swear it.


    Carter picked her up and started walking back towards the lair hugging her. She began to moan:


    - Where''s Jakey? Where is he ?


    The young man''s heart sank, but he continued to move forward, tightening his grip around her. Arriving at the edge, he saw the pack, having probably been alarmed via their bond, at the edge of the forest. They had felt nothing, fear, pain and death having been covered by pleasure. He felt a pang of guilt as he quickened his pace and came face to face with the Alpha, lowering Lexa to the ground, but keeping a hand on her lower back to support her, fearing that she wouldn''t be able to stand. She woke up from her waking dream, and began to scream:


    - Someone killed Keith and Nathan! The party is over, secure the children and the submissives! Immediately !


    Without waiting, the pack set off, collectively deciding that they would mourn their losses later: the most important thing for the moment was to repatriate the bodies and bring the children and the submissives to safety. Lexa left with the hunters, and Carter left with the group in charge of bringing back the bodies. This time, it was even worse: the others had brought lamps and we could therefore see the extent of the damage. Calla, the doctor - not the healer - knelt before the body and the verdict fell: Keith was not dead from his slit throat, oh no, his heart had literally been ripped out of his chest, just like Connor''s, his lover. The doc concludes with:


    - Whoever did this did it out of anger and took it out on them.


    Carter, he knew that the instant Lexa found out, her anger would turn into an unstoppable tornado, a real killing machine.


    Lexa ran alongside the most seasoned hunters in the pack. She did not hide her anormal speed, the idea had not even crossed her mind. No, all she wanted was to find the culprit and kill him. Keith¡­Keith had been one of her best friends since they were children, and she would not let his murder go unpunished. Whoever did this was going to pay for it, and at the cost of blood.


    If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it.They returned two hours later, empty-handed after having circumnavigated the entire territory six times. Jake was still missing, and the young girl, who would need him, said to herself that it didn''t matter. She went to the safe cabin, where the whole pack was supposed to sleep that night, and found Niella, her eyes red with tears. They fell into each other''s arms, sobbing. Lexa felt pitiful: she never cried, made a point of looking strong. But there, she felt the need to mourn their friends, all together. Smelling Carter''s pine and dead leaves, she turned and ran into his arms, tears streaming down her face. She crashed into him and he closed his arms around her, enclosing her in his scent. Immediately, she felt better, soothed by him. Caleb and Franklin had joined Nia in the meantime, and they went to find a corner, stuck the mattresses together, and laying down the five of them, they slept glued to each other, drawing strength from each other''s presence. The next morning, which came much too soon, Lexa, dazzled by the sun, felt like the whole night had been one long, horrible nightmare. She knew it wasn''t, but when she closed her eyes and snuggled closer to Carter, it didn''t stop her from praying to the Moon Goddess, the Sun God and everyone else that it was. indeed a nightmare. It was atrocious, and the worst: they had been in the process of reclaiming when they had been killed. Keith had found his soul mate, and Lexa would never be able to annoy him with that. He would never have a union ceremony. Everything had been stopped. Rubbing her face, she reluctantly wriggled out of Carter''s comforting embrace and crawled into the kitchen. He was there . Jake was there. Without thinking twice, she threw herself on him and although he remained frozen at first, he ended up hugging her back.


    - Where were you ?! Keith is...


    The girl''s voice cracked and he hugged her tighter.


    - I know, I felt. Your father sent me to accompany one of the packs, but I returned as soon as I heard. I only got home an hour ago.


    - I''m glad you''re here.


    She let herself fall against him, and they remained in this position for a long moment without noticing Carter who was watching them, a pained expression on his face.

 Chapter 9

    Three weeks after Keith''s death, no leads had yet been found, and the wolves in the pack were slowly trying to return to normal life. The funeral of the two soul mates had been particularly painful, digging deep furrows in the soul of Lexa, always so eager for revenge. For the sake of the pack, she had locked that feeling away deep within herself, but knew that the day she got her hands on the culprit, she would take her time to tear him apart.


    That morning, Carter was about to tell his parents that he wasn''t... human anymore. Lexa had told him that if he needed her, she would be right there. And there, sitting in an armchair across from his mother and father, he fought the urge to run for her. Lila and Jaime Masin looked at their son with anguish. Especially the first, who refrained from throwing her cup of tea and throwing herself on her eldest to force him to tell her what was wrong. Jaime put his hand over his wife''s.


    - So, Carter, what did you want to tell us?


    He swallowed and launched:


    - Dad, mom, what I''m telling you might - Will - probably shock you.


    Her mother clapped her hands to her face.


    - Carty, are you gay? That''s it ? But who cares sweetheart! Is that what you wanted to tell us? Oh my baby! We were such bad parents that you didn''t dare tell us?


    - What ? No . Nope ! Mom . Mom . Mom ! Would you mind letting me talk?!


    Lila sat back in her seat:


    - Yes, okay, sorry sweetheart. I''m listening to you . Go ahead, I''m silent.


    Gathering his courage in both hands, he began:


    - A month ago now, I had a nightmare where I was bitten by a wolf. It just turned out that, in fact, it was not a dream. Dad, Mom, I''m a wolf now. That''s why I spend so much time with Lexa. In fact, we are part of the same pack.


    His parents stared at him in amazement, not knowing what to say. So he continued:


    - I understand if you want me to go away. But, know that I am happy, and that I fully understand your decision.


    Lila burst into tears, taking refuge in the embrace of her husband, who also had tears in his eyes.


    Lexa had sweat beading on her forehead, right in the middle of the toughest ordeal of her life. Focusing completely on her task, she pulled out another stick without knocking the pile over. She burst into a laugh of victory:


    - Ha! Good luck beating that, mini Carter!


    Mason Masin, Carter''s younger brother, frowned and pouted, a spitting image of his mother.


    - Lexa, I already told you to stop calling me That!


    - But it''s so cute! (Mason continued to pout) Alright. I''ll only call you mini-Carter once in a while, I promise.


    She had been playing with Mason for a good half hour, waiting for Carter to finally decide to confess the truth to her parents, and she had discovered in the person of her friend''s little brother an adversary of her size. She monitored everything via the pack link, and suddenly felt that the peak of the young man''s anxiety suddenly rose. Not wanting to let him worry any more, she got up and said:


    - I''ll be right back, Mini-Carter, don''t cheat!


    He let out an exasperated cry:


    - Lexaaaaa!


    Laughing out loud, she walked over to her struggling packmate. She was greeted by Lila, weeping hot tears in the arms of her lumberjack husband, lamenting:


    -We are horrrriiiiiiibbbbbblleeesss parents! Our son thinks we might not love him anymore.... I''m a horrible mother... My baby!


    This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.Meanwhile, Jaime was also crying, nodding to his wife''s words as Carter tried somehow to comfort them:


    - Dad, mom, that''s not what I meant! You are good parents! I swear to you! Stop crying, please...


    Seeing Lexa in the doorway, he gave her a pleading look. She approached him gently, and gently shook his hand.


    - Mr. and Mrs. Masin - I mean, Lila and Jaime - your son didn''t want to upset you, he was just afraid of shocking you. Please believe me.


    Carter''s mother looked up at her with watery red eyes.


    - Is it - is it true? He doesn''t think we could hate him?


    Lexa gave him a soft smile:


    - Of course yes, it''s true. He loves you so much.


    She nudged the young man, glancing at him insistently:


    - Right, Carter?


    He came out of his torpor:


    - Y-yes. Lexa is right, I''m sorry, mom. Dad, can you stop crying, please?


    Jaime lifted his head, shaggy, wiping away his tears in a hurry. Lila, she suddenly became very serious, her gaze fierce:


    - How could this happen? Aren''t there any rules?


    Lexa squirmed in the chair, uncomfortably.


    - It may be time for you to be informed... But the wolf who transformed your son is a loner, a wolf without a pack, and he arrived on our territory illegally. What happened to your son should never have happened. We found him in the forest on the evening of his first transformation and brought him back to the lair. The whole sleepwalking thing was just a lie to cover up the facts. I''m really, really sorry that you were lied to.


    Lexa lowered her head in submission, which moved Carter, who knew how hard this must be for her. Her mother took Lexa''s hand in hers and squeezed it, a smile on her face.


    - thank you for taking care of our son, Lexa.


    Then she turned to him, her eyes narrowed:


    - And you, never dare to hide something like that from us again!


    He laughed, immensely relieved that that dreaded moment had passed. They spent the afternoon chatting, laughing and drinking, before his little brother, who had joined them in the meantime, asked:


    - Say, can I see you in your wolf forms?


    Lexa smiled impishly.


    - Normally, it''s reserved for members of the pack but¡­ since you''re Carter''s brother, you''re a bit of a part of it, aren''t you?


    He brightened and nodded vigorously. So the two wolves took them to the garden and transformed in unison. Lexa gazed at Carter, looking magnificent in her animal form. His coat was brown, red and black, as if a forest fire was spreading over his coat. He shook himself and Mason jumped on his brother running, prancing under the laughter of the young man. They played for another half hour before he transformed back and Carter, uncomfortably, waddled around, waiting for the right moment to drop his last bombshell. Eventually he found the strength to do it. :


    - By the way... I''d like to tell you about... my move into pack territory. I ...


    Lila''s eyes were full of tears again:


    - Do you want to leave us?


    He stretched out his hands in defence:


    - No, no, it''s just ... more practical!


    Lexa chimed in:


    - And you can come and visit him whenever you want! You can even come now if you want! Carter''s cabin has just been finished!


    Jaime took his wife in his arms and said:


    - With pleasure !


    Lexa accompanied her friend to pack his last things, and they loaded everything into the car, the young man ready to start his new life, where his friends, his family, and his pack would mingle in good harmony.

 Chapter 10

    - Thanks for being so cool with my family, Lex. It is really nice .


    She turned her head towards him, a big smile on her face:


    - It''s nothing, come on! I love them very much ! They remind me of the pack.


    He smiled back and grabbed her hand without realizing it. She didn''t react, and kept his hand in hers the rest of the way. They arrived at the border, where they warned the patrolmen that Carter''s human family was about to pass. They headed for the lair, where Nia, Caleb and Franklin were waiting for them to help them move the young man. Lexa''s brother exclaimed:


    - Hey, it seems that your family is coming! That''s good, Our parents just wanted to meet them!


    Carter burst out laughing:


    - I''m sure my parents would be delighted to see them to harass them with questions!


    Lexa laughs back.


    - So there, I can''t wait to see my father, the big bad Alpha John Filarmony tremble in front of your mother!


    - Do you think it''s really going to happen, Lexandara?


    The small group spun around, and Lexa nearly let out her vibrations of surprise. Behind them were the parents of the young blonde, arms crossed. Like every time he saw Ella Filarmony, Carter was blown away by the lack of resemblance between mother and daughter. If they shared the same face, that was all they had in common: Ella had brown, curly hair, blue eyes and an air of crazy sweetness, while her offspring had long, sleek locks. , silky and silvery, pure amber eyes and vibrations that were nothing but the most powerful of dominance. At least Franklin could be said to have inherited his mother''s affability. No, Lexa was all her father, only stronger. She glared at the latter, a sardonic smile on her face:


    - Waiting to meet Lila Masin. This woman is a force of nature.


    The smell of the flower whose name she bore reached them a little before her voice:


    - Well¡­ Thank you my dear, that''s very nice.


    The Masin family stood there, not at all stressed about being surrounded by a pack of wolves, watching carefully around them. Carter''s mother gave them a big smile.


    - Good day, I''m Lila, Carter''s mother, and this is my May and my other son, Jamie and Mason. How about we go see where my son is going to live?


    Ella glanced appreciatively at the other woman and led them to the cottage built for the young wolf. It was a small wooden house, tastefully decorated. THE chalet had two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen, all perfectly fitted out. The young man widened his eyes.


    - It''s for me !


    Nia and Lexa nodded vigorously as Caleb clapped her on the back.


    - Of course ! Come on, let''s get you settled!


    He spent a good part of the evening going back and forth with his things, arranging everything. Around midnight, it was finally over and Lexa and the young man found themselves in the kitchen, finally alone. Carter and Mason''s parents had chosen to stay for the night, one in the guest bedroom, the other on the living room chair. The girl sighed:


    - It''s been a long day, huh?


    he gave her a crooked smile:


    - Yup, really long. But I''m glad it''s done.


    Sitting on the kitchen island, she pulled him to her so that he stood between her legs.


    - What if... If we relax now?


    He smiled at her in turn, mischievously:


    - Oh yes ? Are you sure ?


    She moved her hand down to his crotch, stroking back and forth over the rough fabric of Carter''s jeans. He threw his head back, letting out a low sigh.


    - Yes, yes, I''m sure.


    He ripped off her shorts and put his hand on her intimacy. As he slowly began massaging her, making little squeaks come out of her, he whispered in her ear while biting her earlobe:


    - Then you will have to be wise and shut up.


    She bit his lip, giving him a defiant look.


    - Make me.


    He turned her around abruptly, taking her breath away, slamming his hand over her mouth and before she could recover from her surprise, pulling her by the hair, he penetrated her.


    - Haaa!


    She arched her back, urging him to give her more. And he did, a good part of the night. Lying next to him in his bed after sex, she giggled;


    - At least we inaugurated your house!


    He didn''t answer, already asleep and she shook her head, before putting it back on her chest and falling asleep.


    The next day, walking down the hallway beside the girl, he noticed that she hadlook disturbed:


    - What''s the matter ?


    She bit her lip:


    - Have you seen Jake lately?


    Ah yes, Jake. Lexa''s alleged soulmate. Just the thought of it sank like a red-hot poker into Carter''s chest. He shrugged.


    Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site.- Not really . But we''re not really friends. Why ?


    She looked lost:


    - I don''t know.. I find it a bit weird at the moment. I feel like he''s pulling away, and it hurts a little, you know?


    He nodded, but before he could answer arms wrapped around them. The heads of Charly, Paul and Niella stood on each side of the two friends. Paul and Nia exclaimed:


    - Carter! Do you know that there are football pre-selections coming up?


    He raised an eyebrow:


    - And where are you coming from? I am asthmatic .


    The two yelled:


    - You are not anymore!


    Charly pushed the other two fanatics further:


    - In fact, we thought that with your new body, your new physical abilities and the fact that you are no longer asthmatic, you should try to enter it. I''m going to try it too, it could be funny!


    Passing in front of a mirror, he saw his forearms, which had indeed doubled in size. He smiles at his reflection before saying:


    - Okay, I''ll follow you.


    That''s how he found himself, two hours later, on the football field, being crushed by a dozen bodies, to the applause of Lexa and Niella. The two young girls had decided that it could be fun to join the team of cheerleaders, and were now on the edge of the field, outfit included, hopping and prancing laughing. A sight so distracting that Carter didn''t see the attacker in front of him and couldn''t avoid a tackle. He was, however, rewarded with Lexa''s mischievous smile, which could have eclipsed the stars. Made strong by the latter, he got up and continued to run.


    - To our future state champions!


    They banged the glasses together, spilling soda on the table. Carter, Charly, Caleb, Franklin, Lexa, Niella and Paul had decided to go out for pizza to celebrate the boy''s joining the football team, and the girls'' joining the cheerleader team. The mood was happy, full of laughter, until Lexa turned her head and saw Jake, frowning, through the door of the pizzeria. Turning to her friends, she said:


    - I''ll be back, don''t move! (then, becoming more threatening:) Above all, that no one, and I mean no one, touch my pizza! . She slipped out of her seat and headed for the glass door, behind which Jake was growing increasingly gloomy. She walked through the door and kissed him on the cheek.


    - Hey! What are you doing here ?


    He frowned even more And growled:


    - YOU, what are you doing here Lexa?


    She frowned too, now in a bad mood.


    - I went out to have fun with my friends. You would have known and you could even have come if you had been there. But you weren''t there. Where were you anyway? I feel like I haven''t seen you in forever.


    He ran a hand over his face, his features sagging. Usually, he always smiled at her when he was with her. Here, he had no emotions: he just looked like another person.


    - Nothing, Lex, stuff for the pack... Don''t worry so much.


    - Jackie...


    He growled again


    - You smell like him.


    - Eh ?


    - You smell like him, as if you belong to him.


    She backed away, her wolf begging her to get away from him. But he grabbed her wrist, pulling her towards him. He kissed her, and it wasn''t a kiss like the ones he usually gave her: it wasn''t tender, or sexy, or seductive, but a brutal, violent and dominating kiss.


    - Nope !


    She broke the kiss and he led her into a dark, deserted parallel alley, where he held her arms above her head. He pulled her skirt up over her thighs and took off her panties, suddenly placing his hand on her intimacy. He penetrated her violently, without warning.


    - You belong to Me . You understand ? You are mine, and you will only smell me. His, I would not tolerate. Never .


    Lexa wanted to let her vibrations explode, but knew that now was not the time to put herself in danger like that. So, throwing her head back, letting him fuck her, refusing to call it "making love". She had never had anything against sex, but that was wrong, just¡­ wrong. When he finally finished, he kissed her forehead and whispered into her hair:


    - I am sorry . I lost control. But you are mine, do you understand?


    And he went away, leaving her there, in the cold, the skirt always up. A tear rolled down the girl''s cheek, and she curled up on the floor. She felt... Horribly bad, rushed. But she was Lexandara Filarmony, the most powerful alpha ever born since Filarmony himself. Then she put on her skirt, and wiping away her tears, went to join her friends.