A Beta Before An Alpha

Lauren's Point of View

Soon my phone is ringing again, and it says, MOM.

“Let me answer it, just in case,’ Zac says. I hand him my phone,

“Hello,” Zac says firmly. [Pause. He smiles.] “Hi Joan, I just wanted to make sure it wasn't Nathan, I'll get you, Lauren.”

Me: Hello!

Mom: Lauren. It's good to hear your voice. Are you okay?

Me: Yeah, I'm good. Sorry about today. I know it was probably a mess because of me.

Mom: Don't be sorry. You deserve to be happy, and Boy have you been happy today [she chuckles.]

Me: [I chuckle, and rub my red cheeks] Get it out. Say what you want to say.

Mom: All joking aside, he's your mate, and you two have been living together and holding out. You two were both probabl losing your mind before today.

Me: You have no idea.

Mom: Alpha had your brother and I both in his office with him the last few hours hoping you would call one of us. So I heard the exchange between Nathan and Zac. Quite the man you got there. Wasn't expecting that from the happy sweet g I always see during facetime. [she laughs] Very strong and protective.

Me: I know right. It was so hot, [1 sigh]

Mom: 50 it was you then. I wish you could have seen Nathan's face, less than a minute after Zac tells him off, and claims you as his, his hand goes to his chest. “They're doing it again...” he growled. It took everything in me not to laugh.

Me: You're bad, Mom.

Mom: UH ME? NO! You're bad.

Me:{ I burst out laughing.] Anyways, change of subject. Maybe you should get out of there early. What if he decides to take his anger out on you and Julien? You both should get here sooner rather than later.

Mom: Do you think so? I don't think he would do anything to us.

Me: I know he always liked Julien, but I'm nervous. Now that Zac has threatened him, who knows what he'd do. How's Julien? Is he mad at me?

Mom: Why don't I talk to Julien, and I'll get back to you about leaving early? He's a little frustrated, but he doesn't understand. One day when he finds his mate, he'll get it. How long have you guys been living together?

Me: This was day five. Five long torturous days.

Mom: Plus you guys have had your eye on each other for a week before that. Nearly 2 weeks, and then living together too can't even imagine. Don't worry about julien. I'll talk to him, and I'll also see what he thinks about leaving early. Nathan gave our phones back, but he has your number now so be aware of numbers you don't recognize.

Me: Thanks, Mom.

“zac, I talked to my Mom again, and she talked to Julien. They are going to be leaving tonight at 1 am. They are both going to drive in opposite directions. Julien won't be here for a few days, and my Mom is going to do the trip anywhere from 20 hours, depending on how well she can verify that no one is following her. She's going to take her time, get a hotel or 2, an make sure she isn't being followed. They're hoping if they both go in opposite directions, and if Julien leaves last, if they track any scent it will be his. If they follow him, they are going to be thrown off, since he's not going to be headed anywhe near us for a while I explain.

“That sounds good. Maybe I should send them a security team?” He asks.

“I think that would only hurt their chances of flying under the radar I point out.

“Babe, I should be going there. He needs to die," Zac says with gritted teeth. As soon as he got off the phone with Nathan, he has been talking about killing him. Well almost right after he got off the phone with Nathan. I don't know what came over me; I should have been thinking and worrying about a hundred different things at that moment, but I wasn't. I was jt turned on.

“He'll never find me, and I don't want innocent Claw Moon members caught in between all of this because of Nathan. In 2 days this will probably be all over with,” I reassure him.

I can see that he is frustrated. “Babe, relax,” I tell him, as I move into his arms.

He's not mad at me, but I know he’s making a compromise for me. A big one and he's not thrilled about it.

“I don't know how I can stay here and do nothing,” he adds.

“Zac, I appreciate you more than you can know. That you're willing to hear me on this. I know it's not easy on you, and yo hear me. You see me. I hate that you're upset. I just don't want anyone to get hurt. These people were my people. If the roles were reversed and Jack wasn't Alpha all of a sudden, would you want to fight and kill all of the people that you grew up with?” 1 press.

He's thinking it over, “No, but if they threatened you, yes,’ and a small growl escapes him.

“The pack didn't threaten me. Chances are most don't even know I was his mate, or what's going on. You can understand where I'm coming from, can’t you?” I'm pleading with my eyes for him to understand.

“I do. I hate that I do, but I can't live like this forever. I can't relax if I think someone wants to hurt you,” he presses.

“It won't be,” I try and assure him.

“It's starting to get late, we should get some rest.”

I nod, “I'm exhausted too,” I smirk. We get ready for bed, and I change into one of Zac's t-shirts and crawl into bed next to him.

“Mmm you look so sexy in my clothes,” Zac growls.

I snuggle into him and nestle as close as I can in his arms. “I want to mark you," Zac whispers as we lay in the dark, waitin for sleep to overcome us

. “Me too. After the full moon,” I yawn.

50 1 can mark you after midnight, early Saturday morning?” He asks.

“Sounds perfect,” I answer and give him a kiss.

“I love you, Lauren. So much,” he says. “Love you too, so much,” I get out before sleep takes me over.

Nathan's Point of View

How could she have moved on so quickly? I might have Blair, but I still can't get Lauren out of my head. Maybe she can't me out of her head too. I think about her when I'm screwing Blair, maybe she’s imagining me when she’s sleeping with hi Even if she isn't thinking about me, I still have the physical advantage. We still have sparks for 2 more days until after the full moon. If 1 can get to her before then, maybe I can convince her? Even if I'm too late, we were destined to be together, that has to mean something.

Was 1 too quick to let her go? She's weak. She wouldn't make a good Luna. Her Alpha boyfriend sounds strong, and he wants her. Why does he think she'll be a good Luna? What does he see? Or is he just weak and blind now too? Maybe he f a weak pack and no ambition? If I could just f**k her, I'm sure I could get her out of my head, and if I couldn't... She could be my mistress. I need Blair because she’s got Alpha blood, and I need strong pups and a strong Luna. Lauren isn't Luna material. I've sent several search parties out for her. I'm keeping tabs on her family. I don't care how long it takes, I'll find her. I don't care what threats her Alpha has.

“Alpha, no movement from her brother, and mother,” my Beta updates me while looking at the tablet screen.

“It was brilliant to add the tracker app to their phones while you confiscated them, waiting for Lauren to call. I can't see them staying here if she’s dating another Alpha,” my Beta says. I nod.

“But... Alpha, is it worth it? Maybe you should let her go? If your purpose is to grow the pack, why would you risk a battle with this Alpha?” He asks.

“Did 1 ask you? You are not the Alpha of this pack. THIS IS MY PACK! You also don’t become feared and respected by walki away from a fight and allowing someone to take what's yours. That makes me look weak,” I hiss.

He lowers his head. “I'm sorry, I didn't mean any disrespect Alpha.”

“You're excused,” I say with the flick of my hand.

I don't need anyone to understand, or question me on this. What kind of Alpha would I be if 1 didn't take what was mine. Lauren is mine, and I'll take her.

Julien's Point of View

“Mom, you leave now, and I'm going to leave in 15 minutes. I want to make sure no one is following you,” I tell her. It's 1 an “Drive at least 4 hours before you stop for your hotel, I remind her. She gives me a hug, and we agree to keep in contact. After 15 minutes I leave. I decide to take a hotel after driving for 2 hours in the opposite direction. I don’t want them to lo me.

Lauren's Point of View

“Lauren... Lauren. Wake up?” I open my eyes to an excited Zac.

“Ym up!” I say with one eye open.

“Do you feel this?" He laughs. I still my body and concentrate. I can feel the smallest of tingling sensation where our skin touching.

“Mate bond is getting stronger,” I say excitedly, suddenly feeling wide awake. He pulls me close, while we laugh, exciteme bubbling from both of us. I never noticed it when we were awake talking to my Mom and Julien last night. About 40 hours left until the full moon, we're both so excited for things to be official.

“How are you feeling this morning babe?” Zac asks.

“Sore. Everywhere I laugh. I'm sore because of our continuous lovemaking yesterday. He smiles,

“staying away from you is going to be so hard now that I know exactly what I'm missing. I'm going to take such good care you, so you can feel better soon,” he coos.

I move from cuddled beside him and crawl on top of him. “We just have to be gentle, and hopefully I'll feel better for... no gentle very soon,” I smirk as I kiss him.

“Baby, I don't want you to be even sorer,” he pulls away and stares into my eyes.

“Ym not abstaining now, after waiting for what felt like forever, I say firmly. “I want you," I pout and start to grind into his morning erection and he curses.

“Are you sure?” he asks, looking concerned.

“I'm positive!” I start to kiss his neck, moving down to his marking spot. He lets out a throaty groan, and I smile. I got him. is hands start lifting off his t-shirt that I am wearing, and I lift myself off of him, and he shimmies his boxer briefs off. L down, I want to bury my face between your thighs," he groans.

The man seriously loves going down on me. We don't have a lot of time until breakfast, and I'm dripping wet, so I refuse. “That's not necessary, I smirk.

“I want to. I really want to" he breathes out. I raise myself and push him inside of me.

“Holy f**k, you're 50 wet,” he growls.

“I told you I wanted you,” I moan.

My heart is beating out of my chest, and the feeling of him inside of me feels so good it's making me dizzy. Zac mutters a curse under his breath, as I sit up, and place my hands on his chest, and slowly ride him. He rubs my clit as a grind into him. Soon enough I feel my body inching closer.

“Zac,” I cry out.

“Yeah baby, come for me,” he says, and he’s looking at me with so much love in his eyes. His brows are drawn together, as cry out, my 0****m hitting me hard. I fall to his chest and he continues to pump into me, riding out my 0****m, and meeti his end too, grunting and muttering, “f**k Lauren..."

I lay there catching my breath for a minute before climbing off.

“50 are we trying to get pregnant? Maybe we should think about birth control if we don't want a baby,” I chuckle.

“Putting a pup inside you sounds good to me,” he states.

“Are you serious?”

“l wouldn't have come in you if I didn't want a baby with you,” he adds. “What about you? How do you feel about it?”

“You know I love kids, and I know you do too. I just wasn't expecting you to want to so soon,” I admit.

“I love you, and I'm ready."

“So we're just going to let it happen? Never use protection?” I ask.

“Ym good with that if you are."

“Okay, I'm good with that too... Let's hit the shower”

“You're sore. Let me carry you,” Zac says, and I laugh but wrap my arms and legs around him, and he carries me to the shower.