A Beta Before An Alpha

Zac's Point of View

I hopped in Julien’s car with him and two warriors from Claw Moon, Chad and Brock for the drive home. It was nice to get know two guys who are going to join my pack. They seemed like cool guys, and they were soon telling me how I was different from Nathan, and the other Alpha's that they have met. They seemed happy about that, and I'm glad they're not having regrets.

The ride home was kind of a nightmare because it took a lot longer than I thought it would, with stopping for meals. Getting almost 350 people fed, even at fast-food restaurants took a long time.

it's almost 2 am when we are finally pulling into Red River. Jack's warriors he ordered to stay and watch over my pack are pulling out as we're pulling in. They got straight on the road, joining back up with Jack's group to head home.

I expected everyone to be sleeping, but soon Lauren is rushing from the front door, followed by her mother. She runs straight to me, and jumps into my arms, wrapping her legs around me. The feel of her hands on my neck and her cheek against mine, as we hold each other close has a much more noticeable sensation. The sparks feel incredible.

Her sweet floral scent is stronger than it was before. I am more aware of her breathing, and heart rate. I feel just as infatuated as ever though. When she pulls away a little to make eye contact, she smiles broadly at me. Her fingertips graz my cheek.

“I feel the sparks,” she giggles excitedly. She pulls me close and breathes me in.

“Mmm and I thought you smelt good before,” she groans.

I laugh., “'m filthy too. You're easy to please; I chuckle.

“You though... You smell even more delicious,” I hum and I can feel her heart rate quicken.

“I missed you” she coos.

“I missed you” I sigh. She leans in and gives me a chaste kiss. Then she mind-links me,

-It's late, let's get everyone to bed, and then we'll head home. You have business to attend to Alpha.

She smiles and unwraps her legs from me. I hate the loss of contact, but she’s right. Let's hurry up and get our responsibilities over with, and then we can be alone and I can sink my teeth into her. f**k. 1 can't believe tonight is the night. I need to stop thinking about it because just the thought alone has the blood flowing south. s**t. New pack membe with kids are here, I remind myself.

She greets some members excitedly, including her brother and so does her Mom. “Zac, this is my best friend, Sadie’s parents. Sheila and Ted Arsenault, and their daughter Lucy," she beams. She pulls Lucy, a teenage girl into her arms, she looks to be about 15-16 years old.

“It's good to see you, Luc," she beams.

“It's good to see you too, Lo."

Lauren is being pulled from one person to the next basically, and she seems really excited about it. She knows everyone. It's nice that Lauren will have a piece of her old home here, and so will they. After she is done greeting all of the member of her old pack, and some from our pack, she takes the lead.

“It's late, you all must be exhausted, why don't we get you all to your beds," she says. She grabs a clipboard off the step and starts delegating tasks to our pack members. They are all too happy to help too. She has a warmth about her that people just love. Well aside from a handful of she-wolves, but I think I took care of that.

“Paul, can you take the Arsenault’s to house 43, please,” she asks.

“Yes, of course!” She goes through the list, putting the families in the houses, as well as a few mated couples. I guess I ha more houses than I thought empty. It's incredible to see her take this project on. I'm really proud. I stand behind her, wit! my arms wrapped around her waist, watching her delegate everything she’s organized. I'm filled with so much pride, and 'm in awe of her.

She gets another pack member to show 6 couples to their room in the packhouse. “Everyone else, Zac will get you set up an apartment complex tomorrow. It's late, so for tonight, we have a bunch of cots set up in an empty warrior building," sf explains. “Follow us," she waves them over, and I hold her close while we walk to the old warriors building. Inside I see around a dozen cots set up, one of which is a double for the one couple.

Each bed has a basket on the bed. “What's with the baskets?” I ask.

“Just a little welcome basket. Everyone got one,” Lauren states. I look inside, and there's Gatorade, water, beef jerky, nuts, protein bars, cookies, popcorn, and candy.

“Oh, I'm starving too,” Chad groans, as he grabs a pack of jerky out of his basket.

Seeing her take the lead and get this ready for everyone and making them welcome baskets was so thoughtful of her. I don't know why Nathan thought she wouldn't be Luna material. No one could be more suited.

“Kitchen is in the packhouse and breakfast is served between 7-9:30am. When you're up and ready, make your way in," I t them, and say goodnight. I pull Lauren into my side, and we make our way back to the packhouse.

I have one thing on my mind at this point. I want to mark her. As we walk up to the packhouse, I tell her how proud I am c how she handled preparing for everyone. “The baskets were a really nice touch,” I beam, and she smiles.

“Thanks. I figured everyone was coming in late, and I wanted them to know that they really are welcome, and also If they were thirsty or hungry, I wanted them to be taken care of she explains.

“You're the sweetest," I state, while shaking my head, still in disbelief that this incredible woman is mine. Thank you Moor Goddess.

When we get into our place, “I need a shower babe,” I admit. “Join me?"

"Of course,” she smiles.

As s00n as we get in the shower, Lauren is looking me over everywhere. Not the way she usually does, more with concern this time. Lifting my arms, and then turning me around.

“What are you doing?” I laugh.

“Checking to see if you got hurt anywhere,” she says, brows furrowed.

“I'm fine," I smile, but her concern is sweet. Finally accepting that I am fine, she smiles and wraps me in a hug.

our bodies up against each other naked, with the sparks dancing on our skin, I'm hard. I was actually hard as soon as we got home. “Not in here. I don't want you marking me in the shower,” she smiles, and then grabs some body-soap and star lathering up my back. I grab some soap and start washing the front of my body quickly, and then I move to her. I'm trying speed this shower along.

“By the way, Jack's wife wanted to warn us that if we don't use birth control when I mark you, you're most likely going to g pregnant,” I warn her.

She smiles widely. “Sounds fun.’ Does it ever. I don't know why but the thought of impregnating her turns me on. A LOT! As soon as Lauren is done towel drying her hair in the bathroom, I pick her up and carry her to the bed. She laughs at my eagerness, but I'm so hard and consumed by the thought of marking her, that I'm not laughing, or smiling. 1 pull off her towel around her and lay her gently on the bed. She grabs my hand, and gives it a tug, wanting me to lay on top of her.

I lean and Kiss her, but not for long. I want to taste her. I move down, and I pull her legs over my shoulders and bury my face between her thighs. I can feel her spreading her legs more, and one hand finds its way to my hair. It's not normal hoy much I love doing this. I could just f****g live here. Lapping up her wetness. Feeling her back arch, and hearing those sweet moans escape her lips, and seeing her come undone with me in between her thighs. Nothing's better. I start slow, teasing and slowly build up.

“You're 50 f*****g sexy, baby," I groan. I look up at her, and she’s looking down at me with black eyes while biting her lowe lip. 1 love making her feel good.

I can tell she’s getting close, as her head falls back. It never takes her long when I go down on her. I'm f****g close t00. S turns me on so much. I suck on her clit, slowly releasing pressure, and then increasing. I hear her cry out in pleasure and insert a finger and rub her G-spot.

Just like that she’s crying out again, “Zac...Zac... Yes!” She cries. I feel her p***y contracting around my finger, and she’s s wet.

“So.Fr+rg Hot," I growl.

I slowly start kissing up and stop at her n*****s, sucking and licking. Her hands make their way to my neck, she’s panting again.

“I love you," she moans. I smile, I love to hear those words, especially in the throes of passion. I make my way to her neck and then her lips.

“I love you too," I whisper into her lips. This whole experience now that we are officially mated, is even more powerful. The sparks feel incredible, and I can smell her arousal more, it's even more intoxicating. It's like I'm more in tune with her now too. She pushes me off, and climbs on top of me, and slowly lowers herself onto my c**k, and we both let out a moa of pleasure. The sparks have my body feeling more heated than usual, and It feels amazing.

“You feel so good,” she pants.

“Fk,” 1 groan. She's rolling her hips, and she’s moaning. 1 flip her, so 'm on top. I need to be in control right now because know what's coming soon.

Maybe it’s the sparks or the fact that we are going to mark each other tonight, but it's like she can't get enough of me. Lik she’s starving for me, even more so than usual, and I didn't think that was possible. I can tell she’s close again already. I need to think of anything else or I'm not going to last. Taking out the garbage, doing dishes.

“Mark me, Zac," she moans. f**k it. I move to her marking spot. I pepper little teasing kisses. She pushes her head to the side, giving me full access. I see her chest rising and falling hard. I'm Kissing her neck, and when I graze my teeth against her.

She cries out, “Zac... ZAC..." I feel my fangs elongate, and 1 bite down into her lower neck. She cries out harshly, and I feel her contracting around my shaft.

I was turned on before, but now seeing her cry out my name in pleasure, and getting to finally sink my teeth into her has me losing all control. I release her neck from my teeth, and she grabs me possessively and pulls me closer. I open my nec for her and she sinks her teeth into my marking spot.

“Fuuuuuu..” It feels like fireworks going off over my whole body. I can't see straight, I can't think straight. She holds me in her mouth, letting out a low growl, and then lets go of me and licks my bite mark to seal it. I'm panting so hard. Finally coming down, I push her head to the side and lick where I marked her. It all happened so quickly, that I didn't lick her an seal it. She's bleeding a little because of it.

When I'm done, I look it over and it's not bleeding anymore. I move off of her but pull her into my arms.

“Wow!” I pant.

“Yeah” she agrees, as she nestles into me. I suddenly feel so tired, and clearly, she does too. I hear her breathing even ou little. 1 want to fall asleep but I force myself up. I get a warm washcloth from the bathroom. Lauren looks at me while I'm wiping her up.

“What are you doing?” She smiles.

“Getting you cleaned up, so you're comfy,” I explain.

“So sweet,” she coos.

I s00n climb back into bed and pull her into my arms. Sleep soon overcomes me, but not before I have time to think abot the fact that we've completed the mating process. We're bound for life, and we may have just conceived a child together. Nothing could be better than that.