Chapter 1 – Oh For Mates Sake

I watched as his hand began to slide up her sk**t. He had this perfect looking beautiful young lady with dark curly hair pushed up against the wall. Her head was thrown back with her back arched in pleasure as he touched her. Her moans barely escaped as the man th***t his tongue in her m***h to muffle the sounds. It was the future Alpha Denny and his model girlfriend, Andrea.

And what was I doing? I was stuck. I had diminished my aura at training while practicing my skill then I went to use the bathroom. I was just pulling my pants up when they barged in and started making out against the wall. And through my little c***k, it was all unfolding. I wanted to escape. I didn’t want to watch this. But I had been quiet for too long hoping they would leave. Instead, it only got more intense. Now if I said anything I would look like a per.vert. But if I just waited for them to finish, I felt like one too.

I felt my stomach turn. Gosh, I’m going to puke. Their slapping slurping sounds were making me want to hurl. Ewe… and then there was her nasty arousal scent that was filling up the bathroom. I quickly covered my mouth as I felt the gag reflexes kicking in.

“Harder Den harder. Oh, my Alpha, YES!”

Maybe I can hold my breath and make myself pass out. I just want to die right now. Their frantic slapping sounds grew louder and more desperate. Geez, just finish the deed already. Andrea’s loud squeals were echoing off the walls as he grunted loudly in response. Finally, only the loud sounds of them huffing and puffing were heard.

“So, when are you going to announce it?” Andrea said as she began fixing her clothes and hair.

“I turn twenty tomorrow. I will announce it right after the Alpha ceremony. No one will be able to object then because I will be the Alpha.”

“Okay, perfect! We better get back to the training grounds before your father notices you are missing. I’ll head out first…” Andrea reached up and kissed his lips before she walked out of the restroom.

Okay, I was almost out of the woods. I just needed the damn future alpha to leave.

“Did you enjoy the show?”

Fuck. Maybe he is just guessing.

“Clover, I know you are in there.”

Shit. This is so humiliating. Now I only have one card I can play and that is… yep period cramps.

“You certainly picked a horrible place for that sh.it. Can’t a lady be miserable in peace?” I called out meekly from the bathroom stall. “And if you knew I was in here what the heck!” I suddenly felt angry knowing he continued anyway.

“You know my dad doesn’t allow Andrea and I to be together. I have to sneak it in when I can.” Denny walked over to the stall door and tapped on it. “You coming out?”

“I’m still deciding if I am going to puke or not.” I leaned against the cold stall door and steadied my breathing.

“You are supposed to lead the squad today. Or is my Delta slacking on the job?” He moved around as he tried to peek through the stall cra.ck.

Yes, I was his Delta. I trained hard all the time and worked my way through the ranks. For a female to receive a rank other than Luna was a big deal. Unheard of actually. But Denny picked me. More like he insisted on me. Despite the awkward scene I just witnessed we actually had a good relationship. I would even go as far as to say we had a sibling relationship. He looked out for me. So did the Beta, Joey, and the Gamma, Jude. The four of us were close.

They were the only ones I had. I didn’t know my family. I was found sometime after the dark war. The reason for the great alliance of the werewolf packs. I guess my parents were killed or in danger? I don’t know. All I was told was the pack took me in as an orphan baby the patrol found. And I have been the reject of the Sulfur pack ever since. You could almost say I worked my way through the ranks out of necessity. Things got better for me once I became the delta though. Better as in I was tolerated but still not liked.

“Clover.”

He tapped on the door again and with a sigh, I opened it. I watched as an arrogant grin spread over his lips.

“Just think of it as a lesson. So, you know what to do in the future.”

“Oh, get over yourself Denny. I’m not a virgin. I know exactly how it is done.” I wasn’t expecting the darkness to cover his eyes immediately. His hand reached out, snatching mine as a low growl came from him.

“Who?”

Was he serious? I looked at him in confusion and tugged on my arm to which he responded by tightening his grip further.

“Was it… before you became a Delta? Were you…”

I watched as hurt and pain reflected in his eyes. I finally understood. He was worried because of how his pack used to treat me before. But he didn’t need to worry.

“Yes, it was before… but… umm… it was with someone from another pack.” It happened at a pack party. I call it a one-night stand gone right. It was perfect. Though I know nothing of this person. Just that his name is Conrad. I looked up as Denny let go of me, sighing with relief. He ran his hand through his hair and nodded slightly.

“Just as long as… anyways. I think this sort of talk exceeds my comfort zone.” He cleared his throat as I let out a dry laugh.

“Well, it is better than the X-rated show I had to just witness.” I raised my eyes up at him in a challenge.

“Tomorrow I will be given the reins and the Alpha power will shift to me. Once my father steps down, I won’t have to hide anymore…”

“You really love her, don’t you?” I smiled at him as he nodded his head. It was obvious Denny was smitten with her. And why wouldn’t he be? She was beautiful, sweet, and kind to everyone. She was even nice to me. Though I knew she was a bit jealous of me living in the packhouse. Which I guess was natural. I didn’t have anything against her, to be honest. We just didn’t really have a relationship. Even though they had been together for years… they were now trying to keep their relationship a secret from Denny’s dad. His mother was killed during the dark war, so he was raised by his father.

“My dad wants me to find my mate though. He said the bond between fated mates is something an Alpha must-have. He doesn’t understand what I feel when I am with her. But once I am Alpha it won’t matter because I can claim whoever I want as my mate.”

I was proud of Denny. He wasn’t bending to the will of his father and was paving his own way. He wanted to be an original leader and not the shadow of his father. His father wasn’t a bad leader. He was strong, wise, and just. And it was on his order that I was taken in, so I never had ill feelings towards him. He could be rough on Denny though, but I think it was to prepare him for the Alpha position. It is a tough role, and you need to have a level of resilience for the position. There would be a time when tough decisions would have to be made. And he wanted Denny ready for that.

“Well, isn’t this sweet? The Delta and the Alpha in the ladies restroom…” Joey said walking in with a smirk. “Alpha Scott is looking for his son to lead the patrol out so you may wanna-” Joey didn’t even get to finish his sentence as Denny flew past him. He turned and looked at me and wiggled his brows playfully. “Is this a thing?”

“Shut up Joey.” I giggled as I walked up to his side. We were both staring at the door where Denny had disappeared. Joey was a lot taller than I am. He is about 6’2 with brown wavy hair and excellent shoulders and biceps. Hey, I can appreciate a work of art and he was one. Of course, then you have me. I had brown straight hair and was about 5’6. I had bright blue eyes and a toned thin body. I wasn’t exactly unattractive. Had I been born here in the pack I am certain I would have had many dates. But no one wanted to date the mutt of unknown origins.

“Do you think Alpha Scott will just accept his decision after he becomes the Alpha?”

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