Her Forever

Rosalie

Hand in hand, Jack and I walked out of the back of the pack house. There were several groups of warriors fighting with one another, laughing and joking around. One warrior flipped over a younger Werewolf who let out a loud yip once he landed on his back. The pups were playing on the new jungle gym I asked Keith to order, of course they made it higher and more Werewolf worthy, it towering well over 12 feet off the ground.

The snow had finally come in from the north and a thin blanket settled on the fall leaves last night. It was hard to believe I was just in shorts and a tank top and not getting cold. Pros to being a new Werewolf I guess. Jack continued taking me on a small path just North of the pack house, he wanted to show me something on our run and said it was a surprise. I’m not really into surprises since coming here the past few months but I’ll roll with it since it’s Jack.

We came to the edge of the forest and Jack started stripping just beyond the treeline and put his clothes on a low lying limb. He looked at me and started to wiggle his eyebrows for the show I was about to put on. Shaking my head I started stripping. I gently pulled my biker shorts off my legs and kicked them over to Jack while he caught them. My tank top slowly pulled off my body as I wiggled out of it. I was left in just my sports bra and panties and he bit his bottom l*p. Turning to the side I slid my hot pink, lace thong off and kicked it towards him. He caught it and never took his eyes off me. Sliding my sports bra off above my head, my breasts bounced free and I held a hand over them as I chucked the fabric to him again. I was now completely bare as the day I was born. Jack gave me a wink and gave him a quick air k**s back. He gave that glorious laugh that made me feel it all the way to my toes.

“If we weren’t going for a run, I’d ravage you now,” He growled lowly into my ear. I giggled and stepped up to him and took a nibble on his ear while he held me tight.

“Are you ready?” He held out his hand as I took it.

“No,” I whispered. The last time I shifted I thought I was dying, why would I be ready? He tilted his head to the side and kissed my cheek.

“It won’t hurt this time, not as bad anyway. I’m sure Marigold has it down, just don’t fight it. Concentrate on her and become her.” I nodded my head as Jack let go of my hand and quickly shifted into his Wolf. He was a sandy colored Wolf, just like mine except mine had flecks of golden fur. Closing my eyes I thought of Marigold and she came forward and jumped into my line of vision. With a sound of a quick pop I opened my eyes to see the world different around me.

I was taller and my vision was intensified. I could smell things far away such as a clean stream or squirrels stirring in their nests. My hearing was overwhelming but Marigold seemed to have toned it down so it didn’t sound like we were walking on cymbals instead of leaves. Looking at Jack I could see Sampson’s Wolf. He was tall, the biggest of the Werewolves I’ve seen. He had a smirk displayed on his lips and gave a quick lick to Marigold. Marigold walked up to him and started rubbing her fur against him. I didn’t hold on to Marigold in my mind, I let her go and she appreciated it.

“Let’s let these love birds have some fun,” Jack said in the mind link.”

Before I could agree, Marigold yipped and nipped at Sampson’s ear which earned a low growl in warning and she took off. Being in the passenger seat was thrilling. She dodged branches, jumped over streams and even chased a few squirrels and rabbits. She never held them for long and was always gentle when she would catch them and release them. Often, she would look back at Sampson who was always right on her tail.

Sampson ran with strength and pride, he was a powerful Wolf. The strides were long and you could see the muscles in his legs as he trotted and sprinted across the forest. On the constant look out for danger he would stop and listen for anything abnormal. Sampson was very protective over Marigold and I since Anana was still on the loose but we were grateful.

“Mate loves us so,” Marigold purred to me.

“Yes, Sampson is just a big puppy.” I grinned.

I felt Marigold smirk and she must have used my pet name because now Sampson started nipping at our heels. Both of them let out loud barks and yips as we came across a large tree in the middle of the forest. There were wooden planks leading up the tree and a large square box resembling a tree house stood tall.

Sampson shifted back into Jack’s form and he pulled some clothes from a trunk at the bottom of the tree. Marigold getting the idea, had me switch back to my skinned form. Jack handed me a large sweater dress and I took it gladly. After running, flipping and playing in the snow I did feel a bit of the cold.

“Come, this is what I wanted to show you.” Jack had me climb up first to make sure I didn’t fall and I opened the bottom hatch to enter the tree house. Looking inside I saw old children’s drawings with maps of treasure, pictures of other kids that were friends and a large box nestled in the corner. It was fairly empty here but in it’s prime I’m sure it was full of children laughing and playing.

“This was my secret hideout,” Jack spoke as he sat on the floor. I crawled up to him and sat in his lap as he pulled his arms around me. He sighed, feeling content. “When my Dad decided to be too rough with me, making me train every day I built this place. There were some nights I would actually sleep in here.”

“How old were you when you made this?” I asked.

“Nine. I had some friends help and they were allowed to come here too. Then it ended up being a big party spot as I got older,” he chuckled. I haven’t been here since I became Alpha at 25.” I stared up at him in awe.

“Wow, and it’s still standing? This place has to be close to 100 years old then,” I smiled. “You were an excellent builder back then. Maybe you should build our own house,” I giggled at him. Jack pushed back a piece of my hair and lifted my chin up to look into his eyes.

“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about actually….” Jack made me straddle his waist and put his hands on my h**s. I blushed at the position we were in and gave me his smirk. “It has always been a dream of mine to build my mate our own home. I didn’t want to make it before I knew you because I wanted it to be exactly how you wanted it.” I smiled as my face lit up. “Would it be alright, once all this demon mess is over with, if we built our home? I know you like the pack house but––”

I cut him off. “I would love, more than anything, for you to build us a home.” I cupped his cheeks. “It will be our home with a few kids running around and not worrying about people barging into our room all the time,” I giggled while he squeezed my waist. “But really, anywhere you are is home to me. I’ll go where you go, I will follow you. A home built by you will be amazing.”

“You want to have pups?” His eyes grew twice the size and a large smile plastered on his face.

“Out of all that you pay attention to the babies part?” I poked his chest.

“Of course, because I’ll have fun makin’ ‘em all!” He tickled me until I was crying and I finally had to throw out my surrender.

“Please, I’m done! I’m going to pee!!”

We finally stopped laughing and he gave me a quick peck on the lips which, in turn, turned out to be a make out session. I’d never tire of his k****s, the way he makes me melt with a single touch. His tongue exploring my mouth makes it feel like the very first time. I m****d into the k**s and he started chuckling. Reluctantly we both pulled away and I set my hands on his chest.

“We should head back,” I whispered. Jack looked out of the tree house window and saw the sun was setting.

“We should. I don’t need a demon trying to take you from me in the dark.” With a quick peck we climbed down the tree house and landed lightly on the ground. Taking both of our clothing off and stuffing them in the box, we shifted and raced back towards the house.

Once we arrived back and were clothed we reached the backyard of the pack house. There was a large fire and several of the elders as well as the pups were dancing. The elders were howling and the children followed along blindly, holding tree sticks and glow sticks. Several elders were in head dresses and traditional clothing I had never seen before. Some were shouting in a language that was unfamiliar to me and I looked to Jack for answers.

He had a small smile on his face as we continued to approach the wild fire that engulfed most of the back yard. “They are blessing us, there are rituals our ancestors used to bless a new Luna and for the lineage of my Alpha line.” I blushed thinking about them dancing to my fertility, Goddess help me. “They are also dancing for protection against the demon.” His face went hard and he squeezed my hand tighter. I patted his hand and gave it a quick k**s.

“Everything will work out. We have so many people working with us, I just know it.” Jack’s eyes softened as he looked at me.

“You know how to soften me up, Kitten.” He rubbed our noses together and Astrid and Amanda came running up.

“Rosalie! Come quick!” Astrid grabbed one hand and Amanda grabbed the other. Looking in confusion, Jack started laughing and let me go.

“Where are you taking me!?” I gasped at them pulling me to the fire. I was still in a tank top and bike shorts and they quickly put on a large fur on my shoulders as well as a head dress of a Wolf. I looked at them in confusion and the elders quickly grabbed my hand and took me to the fire.

“Repeat after me,” the elder spoke. Looking at Jack for confirmation he nodded his head that it was safe.

“Nostrorum acies Alpha benedicere. Quod Luna dabit fortis robore turba luporum alienis. Laudate dea est esse lunam.”

I repeated the unfamiliar language and as I finished, the elder threw a powder into the fire. The fire rose 10 feet higher and the fire turned blue and purple. Many started shouting around the fire saying the request would be fulfilled. Astrid and Amanda laughed and continued to dance around the fire, some of the pups pulled me along to join them, so I did. We danced and the pups sang songs of strong alphas beating evil rogues and demons.

Looking back at Jack, he had his arms crossed over his chest, smiling at me as I played with all the children around the fire, oblivious of what I just asked the goddess to do for me.