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The shaggy red wolf growled when she finally caught the scent of her quarry. It was faint but it was enough. After three days of tracking the band of Rogue wolves who had attacked a village she had passed through she had found them.

Many had been hurt as the raiders set their homes and businesses ablaze and looted what little the villagers had, not to mention what they did to the omegas. The red wolf knew exactly what they had been through and she knew what she had to do. She would hunt them down and dispatch the worthless curs.

She checked the small bag tied to her leg was secure before quickly followed the scent for several more hours before she heard them laughing as they ate around their campsite. The red beast counted them and snorted quietly. The red wolf may be outnumbered but she had an advantage that made her almost unbeatable against these lesser wolves even with 8 against one. She hunkered down and prepared to leap out from the bushes to rip out the vile smelling beta males apart but paused when a mangy grey wolf appeared from the bushes directly opposite her across the campsite and shifted to human.

“Two fancy Lords are nearby. Alone!” the man sniggered as he pointed over his shoulder and the men quickly abandoned their meal, shifted to their pathetic wolf forms and rushed into the Bush.

Nicole’s wolf Rua growled in her mind as the Alpha quickly ran after them. She hoped to catch them before they reached their prey. She may not be like these wolves but she was also a Rogue, a packless wolf, and if one of those Lords was Pack Alpha of this land they might not take too kindly to her being here, off the safe road rogues could travel, especially because of what she was. She caught up with them just in time to see the rogues surround the two men on their horses and one man tumbled to the ground when his horse reared back in fear of the wolves snapping Jaws.

“Julian!” the other man shouted as he begun to swing his sword from his own saddle but they all froze when Nicole released a terrifying snarl before she leapt on the closest wolf and snapped her huge jaws around his neck before tearing out his throat. The small band of wolves recovered from their shock just as Nicole slammed down on the spine of the one closest to the man on the ground, snapping it in half before she stood over the human protectively.

Neither men knew what to make of the situation but they quickly realised the beast as big as their horses was on their side.

The man on the ground pulled his hunting blade from his boot and rolled onto his belly, under the red animal while the other jumped down from his horse to stand beside the massive creature and soon all 8 attackers were dead at their feet.

Nicole was panting lightly but she was unharmed. She shook out her fur and made to walk off before the men shouted after her.

“Wait!” the man who had fallen called out. “we must speak!” she continued to walk away as he scrambled to his feet. “Please!” she had no interest in hearing what they had to say.

Julian Charles and Randy Nedley shared a worried look and took off after the huge beast on foot but stopped when the animal looked back at them and growled. They were still holding their blades and she may have saved them but she would kill them if they tried to attack her. They quickly dropped the blades like they had burnt them before the men  each bowed their heads to her.

“We owe you a debt, Alpha. You saved us, myself particularly.’ The taller man who had fallen said. “Is there anything we can give you to show our gratitude.”

Nicole was surprised. The men seemed sincere but she was used to being run out of Pack lands by Pack Alphas who were threatened by her and who didn’t tolerate a Rogue passing through, even on the safe road, a road that passed through each pack land and where the packless could walk along it unencumbered if they didn’t cause issue.

She only ever wanted two things in life. To avenge her pack and to be accepted into a new Pack. These men couldn’t help with the first and the second was not something she could ask for. She shook her head and began walking again but they persisted.

“Please.” The shorter, older Alpha with a portly stature called out. “these are my lands and you have saved us from a pointless end when we were caught off guard. At least let us feed you and give you a warm bed for a few nights?”  the men were wearing leather armour that prevented them from shifting as their wolves were too large and Leather didn’t give in any way. No Fenrir wanted to die in a fight in human form.

The idea of a warm bed and a free meal she didn’t have to hunt did sound nice. She decided to accept the offer and nodded before she trotted behind a tree and shifted back to her human form.

In her human form she had mane of fiery red hair the same shade as her wolf’s coat. She was tall, well over 6 ft with a long, lean frame but she had a strong build. She pulled her tattered clothes from the bag that had fallen to the forest floor and he dressed quickly, shouldered the bag before returning to the men who were standing with their horses.

“I am Randolph Nedley, alpha of the Lawkeepers pack .” The older Alpha introduced himself.

“I am Julian Charles, Alpha of the Angel Pack. Visiting an old friend.” The younger man said. “may we ask your name?” they could smell she didn’t have a pack scent and she bowed her head before replying. She was unkempt and ashamed of her appearance but her life was rough.

“Nicole Haught.” She said. “I apologise for trespassing. I was tracking them for a few days. They attacked a village to the East. I will forgo the bed if you would be kind enough to send them aid.”

The men shared another look before they nodded their agreement.

“If you tell us where then we will be happy to send the help but you will be our guest. Come.” Nedley said and they mounted the horses before the older man offered his arm for her to sit up behind him. “Many Pack Alphas have reported an uptick in attacks from bands of Rogues in recent months. I don’t mean all rogues are criminals mind you!” the man added with a slight splutter but Nicole knew what he meant. Many packless wolves turned to crime as a way to make a living as without a pack they were seen as defective in some way and would rarely find work outside of being in the mines or quarries. Most rogues lived short and harsh lived but that was no excuse.

“Are you a bounty hunter?” Julian asked with great interest but the stoic female shook her head minutely.

“No. I just don’t like those who prey on the weak.” She said gruffly. She hadn’t spoken in human form for days.

“I hope you don’t mind my saying so but your wolf is astounding. How is it so big?” the younger man continued, truly impressed. Pack Alpha’s wolves were usually the biggest, the size of a large donkey, other pack members were slightly smaller and rogues were the smallest and most pathetic of wolves. This rogue stranger was a giant in wolf form and wore a shaggier coat than was normally seen. She was terrifying but neither man felt threatened by such a strong Alpha in a world where Alphas were less and less common.

The stranger didn’t answer. Nicole did not discuss her wolf with anyone. Before she became a Rogue she had been from an old, ancient pack who lived deep on the mountains at the most northern point of their world. The woman had had an idyllic childhood in her pack with her loving parents, hunting and playing with her friends but when the plague hit it killed many of them and weakened them but then they were attacked but a small rogue army lead by an old wolf. They killed everyone but Nicole’s sire had shoved the 13 year old into the fast flowing river that ran through their village to save her but later that night when the pup returned she found the bodies of her parents, friends and people she had known her whole life. Even the youngest pups had been slaughtered.

It had broken something inside her. From that point on she was a Rogue and had to make her way through life alone. She tried to stick to the forests, staying in human form unless she needed to shift as if her wolf was seen she would attract unwanted attention. She entered villages only when she needed something she couldn’t hunt or make and even then she made sure to keep her nose out of trouble unless she caught wind of attacks. Then she would track them down and dispatch them before she moved on. If there was a bounty on any of her kills she never collected it.

After some awkward silence the two men began talking amongst themselves about the hunt they were supposed to have been on. The older Alpha was lamenting the teasing that someone named Chrissy was sure to give them when they returned without dinner.

“Its our own fault. Every year it is harder and harder to hunt in human form. Someday we must accept that we are getting too old for this or the gods will have a good laugh at us.” Julian joked and Nedley chuckled to himself while Nicole listened as she kept an eye on their surroundings, scenting the air around them.

A short while later they entered a bustling town with a wooden long house that had a turf roof in the centre. People were going about their business, trading and gossiping as young pups played in the main thoroughfare under the careful eyes of their dames and other pack members. Several people stopped to gawk at the stranger perched behind their Pack Alpha.

Some caught her scent and realised Nicole was a Rogue who they were immediately weary of. The young Alpha lowered her head after jumping off the horse and followed the two men into the long house, ducking her head as she entered the doorway that was much too low. Inside was only illuminated by the fires at each end of the main room. There was a number of beta and omega servants who bowed when they saw Randy, surprised he was back so quickly.

“someone get some food for my guest. Where is my daughter?”

“Why are you back so soon?” a pretty, young, female omega asked as she came out a doorway beside one of the fireplaces. The Pack Alpha’s private apartments by the scents emanating from that end of the long house. The young omega caught the scent of the female Alpha Rogue in their home and she gave her father and the man she thought of as a dear uncle a confused look. The redheaded Rogue looked filthy and her clothes were ragged.

“This is Nicole, she came to our aid against a pack of bandits who were prowling in the forest. They attacked a village too. This is my daughter Chrissy.” Nedley said and the omega gave Nicole a warm smile.

“In that case you are very welcome, Nicole. Sit and warm yourself by the fire.”

Nicole thanked her and gave her a respectful now before kneeling by the closest fire. She was rarely cold outside of winter but she it was nice to have a roof over her head for a night in a comfortable spot. A few moments later Chrissy returned and handed her a huge bread bowl full of a rich, meaty stew. Nicole felt her stomach rumble as she caught the aroma and her mouth watered. She thanked the omega before she devoured the meal while Julian spoke to Chrissy. Nedley had left to see to the aid of the Village.

“Your father and I were speaking and wondered if you would like to ride back with me to spend some time with Waverly before the winter?” he chuckled when the girl squealed with excitement and clapped her hands.

“Oh yes please! It’s been too long.”

“Yes, she will be thrilled to see you.” Julian said before huffing. “Maybe you can keep her away from that Hardy pup.” Chrissy giggled before she left to pack some belongings for her visit as the man smiled affectionately, he knew it would make his beloved daughter so happy to see her best friend. The two men had often escorted the girls on their visits between their packs since they were infants but they were usually planned visits.

Nicole felt a pang of longing as she listened to the fatherly affection the man spoke with and thought if her own sire who had been her best friend. She missed those days terribly.

The young female Alpha finished eating and drinking before she put her bag under her head as she curled up. She told Rua to take first watch and wake her if she sensed anything was amiss. She was exhausted buy she was always on guard.

No one disturbed her for the rest of the night.

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Nicole woke from a deep sleep and sat up, unsure of where she was as her wolf chuckled in her mind.

‘There is no danger.’ The wolf assured her and Nicole huffed.

‘I didn’t mean to sleep so long.’ The human replied as she stretched her tired muscles. She groaned at the thought of continuing her destinationless journey before she stood up and patted herself down. She would need to barter for new clothes and wondered if the pack Alpha would allow her to hunt down something on his land she could trade with before she left.

“Good morning.” She heard and saw Julian had entered the long house with a sack in his hand. Nicole bowed her head respectfully and repeated his greeting.

“I thank you and Alpha Nedley for your hospitality.” She added and he waved her off easily before pointing to a bench.

“I actually wish to speak to you.” The man said and sat down beside her. “I have a job offer for you.” The handsome man smiled at her confused look.

“A job?” she repeated.

“Yes. You see, my pack is not powerful. We do not have many young Alphas to help protect my pack lands and Rogues are becoming a real problem. Present company excluded of course.” He sighed. “I want my pack and my family to be safe. I am also hoping you might help me in training some of my younger pack members to fight in wolf form. Can you use a sword?”

Nicole kept her face neutral. The Pack Alpha surprised her. He was informing a powerful Rogue Alpha that his pack was weak and unprotected. This was either a very calculating man or an incredibly stupid one. What if she decided to take over his pack? He wouldn’t be able to stop her. Luckily for him she was an honourable woman.

Julian Charles watched the young woman carefully. She wore a stoic expression that gave little away but he knew she was considering his offer and she nodded at his last question. The man’s wolf liked the young Alpha and he owed her a proper debt for saving his life. Had he died the day before things for his family would have become complicated at best and dire at worst. In the female Alpha he saw the answers to some of his prays.

The man’s pack lands were vast but a lot of it was covered in mountainous terrain or dense forests that were difficult for the wolves of normal fenrir which made it the ideal place for rogues to camp for longer periods. This Female Alpha’s wolf might navigate the land better.

Secondly the younger Alphas in his pack were not as strong as he really needed them to be for the future of the Pack. Maybe this woman could show them what real power was, maybe her presence would make them want to train.

His mate, Michelle, his daughter and step daughters were omegas and betas. He didn’t know why but he felt he could trust Nicole to protect them if there was ever a need and he wasn’t around. She was obviously a good person and Rogues were less likely to make camp if they knew a powerful alpha was patrolling.

“I will pay you well for your services and you will be a guest in my own home until you move on.

Truthfully payment was the last thing Nicole thought of. She was much more excited at the thought of a few months in one place, allowed to be there and not having to live like a beast going from cave to cave as she tried to make it through another winter, struggling to hunt.

“Then I accept your offer. Alpha Charles.” She said and they clasped each others forearms to seal their agreement. He then tossed the sack into her lap.

“there is a stream to the East. Go wash and change and we will leave after breakfast.” The man said and Nicole felt her heart skip as she grabbed her own bag walked out of the long house. She looked Inside the bag when she got to the stream and saw there were a clean pair of breeches and a tunic. She grinned and looked down at her boots. They were close to falling apart and they were gone beyond repair. Maybe now she had a job she could buy new boots. In fact, with a job over winter she could buy a number of things to make her life a little easier on the road.

She scrubbed herself clean, combed her long red hair and put it in a simple braid before she walked back to the village feeling fresher and more confident in her own human skin than she had for a while in her new woollen tunic and breeches. She threw her old clothes in the first fire she came across and returned to the Pack House where Julian greeted her with a smile before Alpha Nedley grunted at her. She didn’t take it personally as she could tell he was not a morning person but he slid a plate of cold meat and bread to her.

Chrissy joined them and sat beside Nicole as Julian spoke.

“Can you ride?” he asked the younger Alpha. Nicole gave a hesitant nod.

“I haven’t ridden since I was a child.” She said quietly and Chrissy grinned at her.

“You can ride behind me on the way to Alpha Charles Pack. Just make sure to hold on to me really tight. We don’t want you falling off.” Chrissy purred flirtatiously causing Nicole to go beet red as Nedley choked on his own food as Julian chuckled.

“Uh... I’ll walk.” Nicole quipped and they all laughed before Nedley told her he would lend her one of his horses for the journey which Nicole appreciated. She was surprised by the kindness Julian and Nedley had shown her but she still couldn’t let her guard down. Rua had not sensed anything that made the animal weary but the young woman could never truly let her guard down.

When it was time to leave she help the Nedley’s servants load the horses with Julian and Chrissy’s belongings and some things Nedley and Julian traded before she climbed up on the grey horse the older pack Alpha had lent to her. The animal was obviously older but she was quiet and Nicole appreciated that.

They rode out after they had said their farewells until they got to the Safe road and headed west. Nicole listened for danger, scenting the air. The safe road didn’t always live up to the name and was often plagued by rogues who would Rob travellers, often other weaker rogues who were just trying to keep moving, trying to find somewhere to live in peace. Nicole knew first hand how dangerous it was and now she was employed by Julian it was her duty to ensure their safety as they travelled.

She just hoped she didn’t have to suddenly shift and ruin her new clothes and she wished she hadn’t gotten rid of her old tattered stuff.

An hour or so into their journey Chrissy pulled her pretty bay mare back to fall into step with Nicole and grinned at her.

“I don’t think I’ve ever met a female Alpha.” The omega said but Nicole didn’t respond. She knew that many were the same. Alphas had slowly become rarer and rarer over the past century. Wars between packs, illness and an unexplainable decrease in Alpha pups born had lead to decline in Alpha numbers. And even the Alpha pups who had been born, few were strong enough to be pack Alphas which led to more pack wars and more deaths. It was a vicious cycle. Nicole had to admit she had never met another female Alpha since she had lost her pack. Her pack had been once been full of strong female Alphas like her own sire. She didn’t know why their were so few outside of it.

“Where are you from?” Chrissy asked, unperturbed by the lack of engagement from the woman. Chrissy only liked males but she was intrigued by the woman who the two men had appeared with.

“the far north. In the mountains.” The redhead said while she hoped that if she didn’t engage Chrissy would get bored and leave her alone. The Gods were not merciful as the omega seemed determined to get to know Nicole.

“How come you left your pack?” Chrissy asked but the Alpha stared straight ahead, unwilling to answer something so personal. Most people assumed she had committed a crime against her pack and was run out like most rogues and she never bothered correcting them. No one would believe her anyway.

“How long are you going to work for Uncle Julian?” the omega decided to ask when the Alpha hadn’t answered.

Nicole shrugged. “over winter at least.” She muttered.

“What will your job be?” The omega continued and Nicole told Rua , who was growling in her mind with annoyance, to calm herself. Chrissy was a pack Alpha’s daughter, she needed to be respectful.

“Helping patrol the pack lands. Keeping other rogues out.” The Alpha answered before Julian called out to Chrissy who urged her horse into a trot to return to Julian's side.

“Do not torment her.” The man gently scolded his honorary niece. He was unaware that the Alpha a few steps behind could hear him.

“I’m not, I’m just trying to get to know her. I’ve never met a female Alpha.” The younger girl whispered back and the man huffed.

“She is not some novelty.”

“I know that! Anyway, why would you hire a Rogue to keep out other rogues out?” Chrissy asked and Julian sighed.

“Because the protection of my family is all important to me. I’m hoping she will encourage the younger Alphas to work on becoming what I need them to be and help me train some of them. She’s strong.”

“yes!” Chrissy hissed. “how is she so strong? Rogues are weaker than pack fenrir.”

“I don’t know.” Julian said with an unbothered shrug. Nicole was glad he didn’t seem threatened by her strength. She didnt want any trouble.

She was left alone for the next several hours before they turned off the safe road and passed into the Angel Pack Lands. Julian sent his wolf to inform his family he had returned and they walked through a dense forest. Nicole continued to scan their surroundings until she heard the sound of horses approaching.

“Riders coming this way.” She announced to Julian who gave her a perplexed look, he couldn’t hear anything. He continued to listen for another minute before he smiled.

“My daughter and one of my step daughters.” He grinned before they began riding to meet the women.

Soon they caught sight of them and Nicole’s breath caught in her throat when she saw the smaller woman on a snow white horse. The most beautiful woman she had ever seen was smiling so wide as her brunette locks flowed in the wind behind her, her cheeks were flushed. The scent of apples and cinnamon caught her nose and Nicole swallowed hard, feeling a little discombobulated.

“Father! Chrissy!” the omega squeal with happiness when she saw her friend and pulled her horse up along side them. She and Chrissy reached out and shared an awkward embraced as the horses were too far away and the girls were giggling.

Suddenly the omega’s pretty hazel eyes met her own dark brown and Nicole felt like someone had punched her in the gut. Who was this ethereal being? The omega’s smile faltered as she caught the stranger’s scent.

“Who’s the stray?” Nicole heard and Suddenly remembered the second woman, turning to see a wild, raven haired woman openly staring at her. The beta was also a beauty but with a dangerous aura about her.

“Daughters, this is Nicole. I have hired her to help keep the Pack lands safe.” Julian said. “Nicole, this is Waverly, My daughter.” He pointed to the angelic creature staring at her and Nicole nodded to avoid meeting the omega’s eyes again, “and this is Wynonna Earp, my younger step daughter.” He pointed to the blue eyed woman on her jet black stallion. Nicole bowed her head again and Julian then moved them on again.

“Mama’s gonna have something to say about that.” Wynonna said to Julian with a look to say he was in deep shit. Julian chuckled and nodded.

“I do not doubt it.”

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When the riding party arrived at the Angel Pack’s village Nicole felt like she could breath again. The rest of the journey had been difficult. The Alpha’s daughter had the most incredible scent and it had Rua barking at her to catch up to the omega and speak to her.

It was obviously the omega was weary about her and she tried to discreetly ask her friend what she knew of the Alpha woman while looking over her shoulder continuously. Nicole had pulled back a few more paces in hopes of easing her worries without seeming obvious. Nicole was used to people reacting to her similarly but for some reason she and her wolf both wanted to show her she was not a threat in any way.

When Nicole saw the village she was impressed. Dotted around a vast grassland in the centre of the thick forest surrounding the village were pretty, little cottages made of stone with thatched roofs. Smoke was rising from the chimneys of most of the homes and even some sheep, goats and cattle were grazing freely.

The busy market place in the centre of the village was bustling with people who all excitedly greeted their Pack Alpha but many openly stared at Nicole when they caught her scent.

Julian pulled up to the Pack House, the largest stone building with a similar thatched roof but it was a long house, it was about the same size as Nedley’s and an older blonde omega in a rich white dress with a fur shawl smiled sweetly at Julian who jumped from his saddle like a bouncing pup and pulled this woman into his arms before kissing her passionately.

The beta woman, Wynonna, let out a loud gag which the surrounding people all laughed at. Nicole sensed this was a common joke and when Julian separated from his Mate he scowled playfully at his step daughter.

“Alpha, we missed you.” The woman, who was now flushed pink, smiled lovingly up at the man before her eyes turned to Nicole and she stiffened. “Who is that?” her tone was cold but Julian shook his head and told his mate through their mindlink that he would tell her once they were alone.

Nicole jumped off her horse as someone came forward to take it and care for it so she unloaded some of the Pack Alpha’s belongings from the sacks slung over the horses backs before she stood before the Alpha’s family awkwardly with her head bowed.

“Nicole, this is my Mate, Michelle.” Julian said brightly but the woman was looking at the stranger with a hard expression and many of those gathered around were also looking at her with scorn, disgust or unease

“Pack omega.” Nicole bowed her head again as she spoke respectfully. This caused a murmur to pass through the crowd gathered. This strange, strong, female Alpha Rogue was showing submission. Michelle’s eyebrow raised as she gave her Mate another questioning look.

Before anyone else could say anything else a sour scent of body sweat and stale ale caught Nicole’s nose and a young, male Alpha appeared as he pushed some of those standing in his way hard before he growled at Nicole.

“What the fuck are you doing here, Rogue?” he snarled as she shoved her. Nicole barely moved or showed any reaction. This blustering shit was the weakest Alpha she had ever met despite his big muscles.

“Champ, stand down!” Julian shouted just as the Younger male Alpha punched Nicole in the jaw. Again Nicole barely flinched but she looked at the Pack Alpha and the man gave a subtle nod. She had his permission to put this prick in his place.

As he made to swing again Nicole grabbed him by the throat and with her immense strength she easily hoisted him into the air. He let out a choked whimper and she heard the beautiful omega gasp. Waverly stepped forward but Wynonna pulled her back.

“Your Pack Alpha gave you an order.” Nicole growled as the man clawed at her Hand. She released him when his face went blue and watched him crumple into a heap with a pained moan. Nicole stepped back from him as Waverly ran forward and helped the lousy prick to his feet, fussing over him.

Nicole almost recoiled at the look the omega gave her. It was full of anger at her and it made the redhead want to curl up as Rua did exactly that with a sad whimper. This omega was with this weak excuse for a fenrir she had ever met. That made her feel something she hadn’t felt in a long time. A spark of jealousy.

Nicole knew that the Pack Alpha’s daughter was off limits so she told herself and her wolf to get a grip on themselves as she watched Waverly pull an angry and embarrassed Champ away.

“Come inside, Nicole, and I will have one of the servants show you where you can sleep.” Julian said but Michelle let out a surprised yelp before looking at her mate.

“You intend to allow her to sleep in our home? Are you ill? Insane? Drunk?” the Pack Omega growled in disbelief. “She’s a Rogue Alpha!” Julian put his hands up placatingly as he continued to smile easily.

“My Love, you have nothing to fear. I promise.” He said as he made his way inside and beckoning Nicole to follow him.

The longhouse was lined with tables and benches on either side of the main room and in the center was a long fire pit made of stone and piled high with charcoal and the entire place was lit with oil lamps. On one end of the main room was the family’s seats, where they ate and conducted business. Behind those were the doorways into the family’s quarters. A grand bedroom for the Pack Alpha and Omega and the second door lead to the bedroom that was not as plush but uncomfortable and that had been for the 3 daughters.

Now however Waverly had the room entirely too herself as Wynonna and Willa had both moved out of the Long house into their own homes with their mates.

On the other end of the long house was a loft with a staircase leading too it. This was where the servants slept. There were wooden bunks built onto the walls with a small fireplace and area to wash. This was where Nicole was shown to. She was given a top bunk in a stack of three that was close to the thatch and she made a mental note to find someway to create a barrier to stop small critters and the bugs in the thatch from falling on her. The top bunks were obviously left empty and were the least desirable and she was unsurprised the scowling male servant ordered her to sleep there.

There was some old hay and furs to use as a mattress and at the foot of the bunk was a small chest to keep her few belongings in. She easily pulled herself up to sit and began to unpack her bag into the wooden chest. Apart from her other tattered clothes she had a wooden comb, soap, two flint rocks for starting fires, a necklace with wolf’s fang that her mothers had given to her and she pulled out her knife from her boot, examining the elk antler handle and the knifes edge before she placed it in the box too before she made her way back down the stairs.

Michelle had pulled Julian into their private quarters as Nicole had been led away and rounded on him as soon as they were alone.

“By the Gods you better tell me what you are thinking bringing her here! Do you want to be overthrown?”

“She saved my life. I owe her a debt.” Julian explained and Michelle frowned.

“Saved your life? What happened?” she asked worriedly and scanned her mate. “are you hurt?”

“Dont worry, I’m fine but I happened to be attacked by the Pack of criminal rogues she had been tracking. Luckily for me. Nedley and I were hunting in our leathers and I was thrown from my horse, she protected me from harm and in so doing protected you and the girls.”

“Why didnt you just hand her a few coins and send her on her way? Why bring her home?”

“there is something about her I like. I believe she might be the key to whipping our young Alphas into something I can be proud of and confident in leaving my pack too and at the same time she has the exact talents I need to patrol properly. The wrong type of Rogue have been crossing into our territory more and more and I worry they are checking our defences. With her patrolling I’m hopeful her strong presence will deter them.”

“You saw how she lifted Champ! How will you stop her If she challenges you? You are strong, Julian, but that is something else.” Michelle said as she slapped his arm.

“I trust her. She’s young, alone and there is a sadness about her. I believe she is grateful for the job.” He shrugged as he sat and began to pull off his boots.

“Did you ask her how she became a Rogue? What she did to deserve such a fate? What crime she committed?” Michelle asked, frustrated and huffed when the man shook his head.

“I will when I get to know her more. It seems a rather personal question to ask someone who just saved your life.”

“Does she have to sleep in our Pack House?” Michelle growled with annoyance and Julian sighed.

“I will give her one of the vacant houses in a few days.” He said before yawning. “let us go eat and then go to bed.” He finished with a purr before kissing his mate who softened in his arms.

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When Nicole returned to main room place was now full of Pack members and food was being served. She could feel all eyes on her and heard them talking about her and what she was doing here. Alpha’s in particular had their backs up about her.

Julian spotted her and called her up to the main table and Nicole ignored the others looks as she bowed to the Pack Alpha and Pack Omega. Chrissy and Waverly had stopped gossiping to look at her and Nicole noticed the beautiful woman still looked miffed. Wynonna was on the otherside with two men and an omega woman who were also looking at her with varying levels on curiosity or disgust.

“Join us and eat.” Julian invited and she sat down next to an alpha man wearing a ridiculously large bear skin clock and his hair had been cut into a mohawk.

“What is that doing here?” the omega she didn’t know asked and rolled her eyes when Wynonna told her to shut up. Julian stood up and called for everyone’s attention rather than answering and the room feel silent.

“My Dear Pack members, I know you are all wondering what your Alpha is doing? What is the Rogue doing here? And so on.” He started before he pointed to the redhead. “Nicole Haught is a fierce Warrior who is going to whip our younger pack members into shape and will be in charge of keeping our boarders safe over winter. I know it may seem strange but I assure you I have my reasons. Treat her with the same respect you show each other.”

The hall erupted into a buzz of talking  and Nicole recoiled when the man beside her took a deep sniff of her shoulder and snapped his teeth.

“Why do you need this rogue to be in charge of Pack security? I would have been happy to take on the job. What could a Rogue possibly teach them?” He growled at Julian who didn’t bother rising to the challenge in the man’s voice but he made Nicole’s skin crawl. Suddenly Nicole raised her arm to stop the knife he had been holding from making contact with her face as almost everyone at the table yelped. She grabbed the man’s wrist as she got up from her seat as she twisted the man’s arm up behind his back and shoved his face into his plate. He struggled against her but he could not escaped the female’s hold.

The Pack watched on as the Rogue stayed completely calm, in control of her wolf and unable to be moved by the Pack Alpha’s step son in law.

“I was just testing her!” the mohawked man spluttered and growled as he continued to try and wiggle out if her hold.

“You see now why she is here? Those she will be teaching are fortunate, learn all you can before she moves on.”  Julian said before nodding at Nicole who stepped away from the man. The Pack Alpha smiled. This woman submitting to him instantly made him look strong. He had to be to control her.

“Why is she a Rogue if she’s so amazing?” Willa spat as she wiped her mate’s face of his dinner.

“That’s none of our bu-“ Julian was cut off by his mate who looked at the stranger coldly.

“No, I think we deserve to know. If she is to live amongst us.” Michelle growled and Nicole bowed her head.

“As you wish, Pack Omega.” She said evenly before looking at the woman straight in the eye. “My pack had suffered a winter of devastating illnesses and lost much of our numbers before we were attacked by an army of Rogues. I was 13. My sire threw me onto the river to save me and when I found my way home my pack were all dead, even the pups. My sire may have saved me but in doing so she condemned me to live as a Rogue.”

The room was dead quiet as she finished and after a tense moment Michelle cleared her throat. She believed the young woman and suddenly felt awful for thinking the worst.

“I am sorry.” The oldest omega said before Willa scoffed.

“and how exactly does that make her a great warrior?” There was no sympathy in her tone.

“I hunt down other rogues who have attacked people and stolen their goods and send them to meet the gods. I leave those who follow the law.” Nicole said matter of factly Before sitting back down and continuing to eat as she ignored the eyes boring into her.

“Um, Nicole?” Chrissy spoke up after a few moments of awkward silence.

“Yes, Omega Nedley?” the Alpha answered politely.

“We are going to the tavern after we are done here. Would you like to join us?’ Chrissy asked before Waverly gave her a look of disbelief.

“Thank you for the invitation but I must be up with the sun to begin my work with Pack Alpha Charles so I have to decline.”

“Just call me Julian and please, Nicole if you wish to join the young folk I will be happy to start tomorrow’s tour at midday.” The Pack Alpha huffed before he winked at her good naturedly but he truly meant it. He thought it had probably been a while since she had been able to relax and spend time with people her own age but she shook her head again but thanked him.

When she finished eating she got up and bowed to the Pack leaders before excusing herself to her bunk. She would deal with any falling critters for tonight and find a solution tomorrow.

When she had walked away Waverly at slapped Chrissy’s are and hissed “What the hell, Chris?”

“What? You heard her, she’s not a bad rogue! I thought it would be nice to invite her.” The slight older omega said, wondering what the big deal was.

“Yes but she did choke out my boyfriend.”

“Oh you mean the idiot who attacked her unprovoked?” Chrissy argued back and Waverly scowled.

“Yes, he’s a hot head but he was trying to protect the Pack!” Waverly knew her argument was weak but Champ had told her that as his future mate, her true mate, she should always defend him against anything said against him. She didn’t know why she had felt a thrill when she had seen the new Alpha lift Champ like he weighed nothing. Surely it had been fear for her Love’s safety. She also knew his pride would be hurting badly and he would be angry.

Chrissy rolled her eyes, for years she had wondered what her friend saw in the stupid brute she had never liked. He treated Waverly like shit and she was devoted to him. The more people seemed to dislike him the more she defended him and got closer to him.   “You could find a much better Alpha to mate with literally anywhere else! Perry Croft asked me to say hello to you and you know he’s quite taken with you. You two would be so good together!” Chrissy said. Julian would allow Waverly to choose her own mate when she turned 21 and Chrissy thought such a gesture of love would be wasted if she chose Champ Hardy. They left the long house to go to the tavern.

“Chrissy, Champ and I have been together for so long. I love him and he loves me. We are true mates!” Waverly said but she didn’t exactly sound happy about it.

“Oh, Waves, you can’t possibly believe that?” the taller omega said with an annoyed huff. Her friend usually was more intelligent that she seemed right this moment. Waverly growled and pulled Chrissy to a stop by her elbow.

“Chrissy, you don’t know the ins and outs of my relationship with Champ. I’ve known for years he’s my True Mate so shut up.” The girl barked and Chrissy snorted.

“Sure, Waves. What ever you want.”  They walked to the tavern in silence but relaxed when some or their friends spotted them and waved them over to the corner where the males were playing drinking games and the females were gossiping but as Waverly looked around she saw Champ scowling at her before he approached her, grabbed her by the bicep and dragged her into the store room.

“Champ-“ she yelped as he shoved her into a corner and stood over her and he’s growled down at her.

“What the fuck is your sire playing at? Why is that freak Alpha really here?”

Waverly whimpered, her boyfriend was already quite drunk and he had obviously been stewing on his humiliation earlier than day.

“I know as much as you do!” Waverly’s voice shook slightly and she yelped again as he punched the wall beside her head. “I promise, Champ.”

“Why didnt you recommend me to your father if he needed an Alpha? You should always be pushing him to promote me, both before and after I make you my Mate. I’m the one he should be turning to.” The weak Alpha growled at the petite woman. He had a plan and he needed her to play her part. Waverly put a hand on his chest to both placate the man and stop him for pressing his body into hers.

“Of course I do, My Love,  but no matter what I say he is not interested.” Waverly said, knowing full well she could have pushed more but she loved her father and didn’t want him to her mad at her. She knew Julian did not like Champ but he kept his promise to stay out of her way in finding her own mate. He could easily decide to arrange a marriage for her. Her mate would be pack Alpha some day. She wanted her father to like Champ but she knew the younger Alpha had to mature.

“Well push harder. I won’t tolerate a Rogue coming in and ordering me around.” He growled before he stomped out of the stockroom leaving Waverly alone and the omega took a deep breath. She always upset him and it made her feel awful. It made her worry that the man would reject her and Champ had been the only one to ever show her any interest. She hadn’t believed they had been true mates at first but over the years she had begun to believe it, especially when he was sweet to her.

She followed him out and saw her older sisters giving her concerned looks before she smiled at them.

“What was that about?” Wynonna growled before Willa glowered at Champ.

“Nothing, I was just making sure he was OK after earlier. You know how Alphas are.” She chuckled awkwardly.

“I have to admit I did enjoy the Rogue knocking him down a few pegs.” Willa snorted before taking Waverly’s hand, ignoring the way her baby sister flinched, and squeezed it. “You should not tolerate any bullshit from him, Waves. He’s not worthy of you and you are the future pack omega.”

Waverly smiled sadly at Willa and found herself relieved that they had long gotten over their differences. Willa had been quite cruel to her when she was a pup, mainly due to jealousy of the little girl and knowing their mother was happy after Ward Earp, she and Wynonna’s sire, was put to death for treason shortly after Julian and Michelle had met and Michelle had had to leave them in the care of their father. She and Wynonna went to live with her mother after the Earp pack was disbanded upon Ward’s death.

Both girls felt as though they were unwanted and while Wynonna acted out by drinking, causing havoc and fighting with Julian and Michelle while doting on her infant sister, Willa had turned her attention to the child in a more sinister way. Pinching her hard to cause Waverly to cry and bruise, ignoring her cries when she watched her. Putting her in unsafe situations and saying cruel things to her as she grew.

It had come to a head when Waverly had almost drowned in the frozen lake when she was six after her older sister threw her toy out onto the ice. Willa had been sent away to live with Gus McCready, Michelle’s sister for a few years.

When she returned she tried desperately to show Waverly she had changed, Waverly forgave her and despite never being fully comfortable around, knowing Willa was not always a nice person to others and had a wicked tongue, her still loved her dearly.

“Just say the word and Julian will have Red kick his ass again.” Wynonna joked. “or I can right now?” she added hopefully but Waverly punched her arm.

“Go get me a drink, Nonna!” Waverly said before they joined the others.

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Nicole bolted awake as Rua had warned her they were in danger. She looked down and saw the glint if a knife pointed her. She blinked before she looked down at servants who she was rooming with and they were glaring at her with a mix of disgust and fear.

“Sleep elsewhere, Rogue.” The biggest of them told her gruffly. They didn’t trust a Rogue not to slit their throats as they slept.

Nicole scoffed. She could easily cow all of them by releasing a growl but she had never stayed where she wasn’t wanted nor did she want to anger Julian. She packed her pathetic number of belongings and jumped off her bunk as the servants backed up nervously but they quickly blew out sighs of relief as the Alpha had left with zero fuss.

Nicole walked outside and looked around. It was about 2 in the morning and she lay down beside a pile of burlap sacks filled with goods and fell back asleep quickly

She would set up camp on the forest from tomorrow. She knew she was unwelcome by many of the Angel Pack’s members and the Alpha really hated the rejection. It never got easier to always be treated with suspicion and scorn everywhere she went.

When she woke up again she found Julian giving her a puzzled look. She scratched her head and yawned. Nicole felt as though she had only closed her eyes a moment ago but she could see the sun was now up and turned crispness of the morning told her it was shortly after sunrise.

“What are you sleeping out here for?” he asked. Nicole got to her feet and brushed herself off.

“I couldnt sleep being so close to strangers in the servants quarters.” She lied. It wouldn’t do to upset the man’s other employees by tattling and also they were pack and she was not.

“Ah! Well I shall have someone find you appropriate accommodation by the end of the day.” The Pack Alpha promised and tossed her a bundle of deer meat jerky wrapped in string for her breakfast. “Ill be back in 15 minutes.” He told the redhead before he got his favourite horse and second favourite and tacked up the animals for them then returned to Nicole who smiled as he handed the reins of the young and energetic stallion who sniffed at her immediately.

“Firefly. He’s fresh but he is brave. He will plow through anything for fun.” The man said affectionately as he patted the horses shoulder. “He will be yours while you are here.”

“Thank you, Alpha.” She mounted the animal and they began to walk into the forest.

“I must apologise for the less than warm welcome you received from my family.” He said after a short silence but Nicole shrugged.

“Believe me, it was far from the worst I’ve gotten.” She said her voice even as the male looked at her carefully. This woman was unlike any Alpha he had met before and he didn’t think it was because she was female.

“my Mate should not have pushed you. I’m sorry about your pack.” He said and Nicole simply nodded but he saw her swallow hard as she stayed staring forward.

They rode to the boundary of Julian’s pack lands that was closest to the village and decided the first thing to do is re-mark the boundary to deter those who shouldn’t be on the land. Between the strong pack Alpha and the even stronger Rogue's scents it would be enough to keep most rogues out.

They tied the horse to a tree before they pulled off their clothes and shifted into their wolves. Julian’s wolf was a handsome, healthy and muscular, light sand coloured wolf who was large by normal fenrir standards but next to the russet beast he felt dwarfed. His wolf was nervous of the female Alpha Strength but over all he liked the quiet woman.

Without a pack bond they could not speak in wolf form but Nicole could smell the old boundary markings and took it from there for many miles before they went back to the horses, shifted and dressed before Julian tossed a sword that had been tied to his saddle at her with a smile

“I want to see your skills with a blade. I don’t want you to hold back.” He told her. Nicole snorted.

“Yes you do.” She huffed.

“No I don’t. I want to see what your made of. I know you’ll likely beat me hence why I don’t want my pack to see. When they are around I need to be the strongest Alpha I can be.” He said before he quickly stabbed out at her but she used her sword to quickly parry it without any surprise at his sudden action.

Julian was impressed as they sparred, Nicole seemed to sense his every move before even he knew what he was doing. She had amazing control as she only nicked him with her blade as he tried to get one touch off her with his sword. Truthfully he didn’t even think she was trying all that hard. She simply swatted his strikes away like they were nothing.

Eventually he fell to his knees in exhaustion and chuckled as he panted.

“My Gods,” he grinned as she offered him a hand up, “you didn’t even sweat a drop did you?”

“I’m sorry, Alpha.” She said, not meaning to have made it so obvious. The man would likely have his pride hurt but he scoffed and waved her off.

“I told you to call me Julian. Don’t apologies. You are an impressive warrior. Let us go back to town and call my fighters. I gave you full authority over them to train them. And to punish those who need it.”

“Like that Champ idiot?” Nicole asked and Julian huffed.

“Exactly. I must have pissed off the gods for them to have my daughter think she loves him.”

Nicole felt a tightness in her chest and Rua growled unhappily at that but she said nothing.

“Waverly is so intelligent, kind, sweet. An omega daughter no father could be prouder of. And yet she follows him around like a love sick pup. I don’t understand it. I can only blame myself.” He said forlornly and gave her a pleading look.

“If you dislike him so much, why have you allowed them to get this close? You are pack Alpha?”

“Because I promised her she could mate for love when she came of age next summer to an Alpha of her choosing. Who ever mates with her will be the next pack Alpha or my line dies.” He sighed as the rode back to the village.

“That is generous for an Alpha in your position.” Nicole said, continuingly surprised by how kind the man was. Maybe that was the problem. “If your daughter is as intelligent as you think maybe she will see sense between then and now.”

“failing that I’m hoping you will knock some sense into him.” Julian said and Nicole gave him a rare smile, showing her dimples.

“Or I could just kill him.” She offered and he laughed loudly.

“Lets leave that as the last resort.”

When they got back Julian called all his fighters to the training area at the other end of the valley and told Nicole to keep the sword for now while they waited for the called pack members to join them. Nicole noticed most of the Pack made their way to them but Julian was tense.

“Are these all your warriors?”

“No. I suspect a number of them are simply curious as to why your really here and what you can do.” He said as his step daughter, Wynonna appeared out of the forest nearby with a small group of strong looking young folk and Nicole scented the air. None were Alpha.

“they are the best fighters I have and everyone is trained with a bow and arrow. Some better than others. Wynonna, her mate and some of her friends are the my most loyal pack members and some of our strongest but I lost many of my experienced Alpha warriors when they were young so their training was lax.”

“The rest of the Pack? Can they at least shoot arrows?” she asked.

Julian nodded. “yes and the basics of fighting in wolf form but then don’t have the strength they need.”

Nicole saw Champ appear with his arm draped over Waverly’s shoulders possessively. The woman was pulled into him at an awkward angle and she looked uncomfortable under the weight of his muscled arm. The male Alpha was sneering at Nicole and she met his eye and stared him down. Champ submitted quickly and went red in the face in embarrassment as those who watched the interaction chuckled. His neck was still bruised from the day before and Waverly tried to comfort him quickly but he growled at her to shut up.

Julian didn’t hear it but Nicole did and she planned to make him pay for talking to an omega like that. She would make him pay at some point. She met the young female’s eyes and Waverly gave her a hard look which made her sigh.

When everyone was gathered around Julian cleared his throat before he looked at his pack members. “Those of you who don’t wish to fight or can’t fight go back about your business. To those who We will train in wolf and human form. You will follow Nicole’s word and train hard or you will deal with me.”

“Can omegas train too?” Waverly asked and her father gave her a smile before he turned to Nicole. “That’s up to Nicole.”

The taller woman blinked down at him, unsure why he deferred to her but several people looked at her expectantly.

“Uh, yes. If you have no objection, Alpha Charles.” She said and he gave her an approving nod.

“Good. So tell them what you want to do.” He muttered and patted her on the shoulder.

“I want to see what we are working with. Call your five best sword fighters forward.” The redhead said and the Pack Alpha thought for a moment.

“Wynonna, Doc, Dolls, Robert and Shapiro.” He called out and beckoned the named fenrir forward with his fingers. “Bring swords.” He said as Nicole calmly walked into the middle of the gathered people. The Pack Alpha thought Nicole was going to pair them off to get an idea of their skill but much to everyone’s surprise Nicole told the 5 fighters to circle her as she took her position.

Eliza Shapiro, a beta woman with long, blond hair was sure the Rogue was after biting off more than she could chew. She knew she was much better at fighting with a sword than any Rogue could hope to be. Robert also arrogantly thought she stood no chance against him alone in a sword fight and he wanted revenge for the night before. Wynonna and Doc were intrigued and worried in equal measure, they were confident in their own skills and knew those standing with them were also highly trained. Xavier Dolls, a handsome, black Beta male figured if this woman was this confident he suspected he should not underestimate this Rogue.

When Nicole barked the order to commence Robert immediately lunged forward to thrust his blade at her but she quickly smacked away with the flat of her own before she slashed at him to push him back as she saw Eliza rush forward in her periphery and turned to grab the blond woman’s wrist to pull her forward to throw her off balance and smashed her in the shoulder, letting her fall at her feet and turned to engage with Dolls who was a talented fighter but she was quicker and stronger and she kicked him in the chest when she noticed how he kept himself exposed as he prepared to strike.

The Pack members watching were shouting their support for their warrior and with excitement, sure their Pack brothers and sisters were going to beat the Rogue.

Doc and Wynonna jumped in and fought easy at first to gauge how skilled the rogue was but soon realised their opponent was a master sword fighter. She fought all five until one by one the Pack warriors tapped out, falling to their knees or sitting where they fell, panting and groaning from the ass kicking they received while Nicole was just breathing slightly hard.

Eliza , Dolls, Wynonna and Doc were looking at the Rogue with a mix of disbelief and respect while Robert was glaring at her from the ground. The gathered wolves were silent as Nicole returned to Julian who was grinning ear to ear.

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Waverly and her friend Jeremy, a male omega, were sitting on the ground as they tried to catch their breath after two hours of intense training. Jeremy regretted staying and would not be back but he wouldn’t disrespect the Pack Alpha by leaving the training today.

Waverly was staring at the female Alpha as she walked between the pairs of fighters, gently correcting anyone who needed it. After her impressive fight with the pack’s best fighters most were happy to take her instruction, especially as she was respectful in her teaching and patient with those who had little to no experience.

Waverly’s wolf was very interested in the Redheaded stranger who’s warm, sweet, vanilla scent was distracting. She and her wolf Angel had never met anyone with such a mouth watering scent that Angel wanted to surround herself with but her human side scolded the wolf and herself when she saw the redhead give a soft,  dimpled smile to a young beta named Rachel  and  she suddenly thought that the Alpha was a beautiful woman. She shook her head and forced their attention  away to where Champ was standing, laughing with his friends, Pete York and Bryce Cooper as they threw filthy looks at the Rogue Alpha and she worried her lip.

‘If he doesn’t get back to training he’s going to draw attention to himself.’ Waverly said anxiously but her golden wolf snorted.

‘And he will deserve the next ass whooping he gets.’ The beast said. The wolf had begun to take a dislike of Champ in recent months, arguing with Waverly and trying to convince her to leave the man. It had almost worked but Champ had sweet talked Waverly into believing that Julian was somehow to blame for the wolf’s change of feelings.

The shiny sheen of Puppy Love had long since faded for Angel and she had stopped believing they should be together. Champ and his wolf were forceful and brutish. She couldn’t understand why her sweet, kind human side even wanted to be around him anymore. All he wanted to do was drink and have sex. He would tell he to shut up often and belittled her.

Angel tried to convince her that Champ didn’t really love her. He only was affectionate when he wanted something. He had only begun showing interest in her when it had been leaked that the omega could mate for love and that her Mate would be leader of the Pack some day. The wolf no longer believed Champ’s tale of how his wolf suddenly told him that Waverly was their True Mate and from that day forward he claimed her and made sure no one else was allowed to even try, despite the fact that until Waverly officially mated she could do anyone or anything she pleased in terms of casual sex.

Champ had tried to convince her to take his bite when she had had her first heat a few months previously and had even tried to bite her but he tried to pass it off as a joke when she genuinely become angry and left his bed mid heat. She knew he would try again on her next but she also knew her father had given her a gift in letting her choose her own mate and his only condition was that she wait until she officially came of age. She wanted to honour and respect that agreement and truthfully she ignored the uneasy feeling it gave her to think of a life of Champ, thinking it was just cold feet. Obviously she had never liked anyone else only him so obviously they were True mates.

‘You are too hard on him. He will mature when he has to.’ She muttered as Nicole  told them all to return at noon the following day. They were to prepare for a forest run in human form and she warned them that she was setting the pace and distance. Waverly flinched when Champ scoffed loud enough for Julian and Nicole to hear him.

“Have you something to say?” Nicole asked him, her voice cold and dangerous and Waverly bit back a groan as her boyfriend laughed but she could smell his fear.

‘Fucking idiot.’ She heard Angel huff and couldn’t help agree when the male Alpha strutted towards her, trying to make himself appear bigger as he puffed out his chest.

“You can’t order me to do shit.” He growled tauntingly at her but his steps faltered as the redhead woman arched a brow.

“No? Are you quite certain of that?” Nicole asked, her tone full of warning. “You don’t think I could make you piss yourself without in even touching you?”

“No!” Champ scoffed and Nicole simply took a deep breath before releasing a terrifying snarl, one that made ever person there recoil away from the powerful domineering pheromones she directed at the moron. Champ was frozen in fear, whimpering and shaking before, to everyone’s disbelief or joy, he emptied his bladder and if ran down the left leg as many laughed. Waverly quickly stood and rushed to her boyfriend who shoved her away before he ran from the training area, everyone’s laughter ringing in his ear.

Waverly made to run after him but Julian told her to stay so she reluctantly made her way to her father who had Joined Nicole as everyone left.

“You didn’t need to do that!” Waverly growled up at her father’s employee, sure Julian would agree she had gone to far but much to the omega’s surprise the man gave her a short warning growl as Nicole tilted her head while she looked at Waverly calmly, intrigued by the fire in the omega’s eyes.

“Yes, Waverly, she did. As an Alpha of this pack Champ has a responsibility to protect us all but he is a worthless layabout. If he doesn’t wish to take orders from Nicole then I will punish him.” Julian warned his daughter who’s jaw dropped, she had never seen her father so serious and solemn.

“But Father-“ she started to protest but Julian held up a hand to stop her.

“No, nothing you can say will change my mind.” The man said with determination. He hated to upset the girl but he had to put his pack first. “if he wishes to have any sort of prospects in this pack he will have no choice than to grow up and drop his ego. Now I have a task for you.” He added kindly before looking at Nicole. “please find Nicole a vacant cottage as close to the Pack House as you can.” He said before indicating For the Alpha to follow his daughter but paused before pulling a pouch of coins from the small satchel tied to his waist and handed it to the redhead. “An advance, I’m sure you’ll need to purchase some items. You may also hunt freely while here and take anyone to your bed but only if they consent.” He warned her and Nicole gave him an angry look, she would never dream of forcing an unwilling women. He gave her a knowing look. “I have to say it aloud. I Want nothing misconstrued.”

Nicole nodded and followed Waverly who had already walked away. She caught up to the brunette who was walking so quickly the Alpha suspected the omega didn’t want to be in her company to long. Rua wanted Nicole to make the omega stop so they could speak.

‘what exactly are we going to talk about?’ Nicole asked the Red, shaggy beast who smirked.

‘About how she should drop Pissy Pants and spend some time with a proper Alpha?’ the animal suggested and Nicole began to choke slightly on her own tongue, making Waverly look back at her but she still looked angry.

‘RUA!’ Nicole gasped in her mind but the wolf only chuckled until the human rolled her eyes. “she’s the Pack Alpha’s daughter! Show some respect!’

‘He said you could-“

‘Ah! No! He didn’t mean his daughter. You know that!’ she scolded before they stopped at a small one room cottage about 30 yards behind the Pack House. It was obvious that no one had lived here for some time as the interior was covered in a thick layer of dust and cobwebs. There was a small fireplace and a narrow cot was pushed against a wall. There was a roughly made stool and table but otherwise the house was empty.

“I trust this will serve you needs?” Waverly snipped but the Alpha nodded.

“Yes. This will do fine. Thank you, Omega Charles.” Nicole said and Waverly walked out without another word, leaving the Alpha to her own devices. The omega would go and check on her boyfriend.

Nicole didn’t know where to start as she looked around the room and figured she would need a bucket of water, soap and a few rags so she walked outside and over to the market. Everyone was still staring at her but she kept her head down while making her purchases. Julian had been generous and given her enough so as well as what she needed to clean, she bought herself a couple of cheap, course wool tunics and another pair of breeches as well as some vegetables and spices. While she was here it would be nice to be able to make something  tastier then she could when she was on the Safe Road and a small pot to cook in Before she made her way back and rolled up her sleeves. Her ratty, old tunics were ripped up and put in the bucket with the water she had gotten from the creek that ran through the village, the water was pristine.

For the next hour she washed down ever surface, having to change the water in her bucket multiple times as it had become black and filthy from the dust and dirt. Once that was done she went into the woods and looked for standing deadwood for her fire and snapped thin trunks like they were twigs until she had a good stack of logs and made her way back before scrubbing out her bucket and filling it with fresh water one last time.

Inside she put the logs down and took her knife from her bag to shave wood from the thinner logs for tinder and using it to split them into kindling before striking her flint to create a spark that quick turned into a roaring fire with her careful management. She was an expert at fire starting after all these years. On the road, when she had to, the Alpha would collect any discarded fur or wool she came across from animals shedding, collected pine resin which she would melt and mix with crumbled dry leaves and fur to form them into little balls which would catch fire in even the worst weather.

She washed herself in the bucket, getting all the grime off of her before changing her clothes and excitedly prepared the fresh tomatoes and spinach. The only vegetables she ever really saw were carrots, potatoes and onions and that was normal only when she found an inn who would serve her a basic stew with other questionable ingredients. Best not to be thought about if you wanted to enjoy a rare hot meal that wasn’t just plain meat, usual rabbit or pheasant Spit roasted with the odd mushroom she was certain was edible from her childhood education, dandelion greens, nettles and berries. It seemed such a small thing but vegetables she hadn’t eaten since her childhood had been something she couldn’t have afforded on the road. The markets on the safe road charged rogues like her extortionate prices for only the most basic things. She had had to do without.

She knew this reprieve was temporary and before long she would be back on the road so she would need to be sensible. If she was careful with her wages, the money she earned was enough to keep her sustained for years. She could buy new boots, a better cloak and she would be able to rest to a degree she couldn’t when she was sleeping in a cave. However, she couldn’t resist just this once to treating herself and as she was to be treated the same as the Pack members no one tried to stop her or over charge her. She giggled to herself before stopping and looking around to make sure she was alone. She hadn’t giggled in years but she felt slightly giddy.

Rua was less than impressed with the meat free meal but she knew her human deserved to have something delicious their mother used to make.

After her dinner she decided to have an early night. However someone else had other ideas as there was a knock on the door. She stiffened and sniffed the air. Wynonna and Eliza. Where they here to cause trouble? She wondered as she opened the door.

Both women were grinning at her and Nicole gave them a questioning look.

“Red, come on, we are buying you a drink.” Wynonna said. “You impressed the fuck out of a lot of people today.”

Nicole wasn’t quite sure she trusted the beta woman but Rua told her to relax and have fun. It wasn’t as if she couldn’t protect hers so Nicole followed them to the tavern.

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“Where did you learn to fight like that?” Wynonna asked the redhead who was sitting stiffly at a table with her, Doc, Eliza, Dolls, Kate and Mercedes, two more pack members who had also been at the training.

Nicole hadn’t relaxed fully but she had received a warm welcome from the friend group. She was also uneasy to be surrounded by rowdy, drunk people but those she was with at the table were good company.

“Uh... my pack took training very seriously. I kept practising.”

“Nah, no way!” Eliza argued. “That was some next level shit.” She laughed as the others agreed and Nicole huffed, knowing this was all good natured but she was starting to feel a little claustrophobic.

“Now, now, Miss Shapiro,” Doc spoke up and gave Nicole a smile that made his blue eyes twinkle, “I think it’s fair to say that Alpha Haught is also blessed with natural skill and talent that she has honed on her travels.” Nicole gave him a grateful look.

“But she made Chump piss himself?! Wynonna cackled before refilling Nicole’s mug. “which was incredible by the way. Can you teach us how to do that?” She asked so hopefully that Nicole couldn’t help the small smile that played on her lips as Rua sniggered, liking the beta woman.

“No, sorry. That’s all my wolf.” She said as the beast proudly puffed out her chest as Wynonna gave her an over exaggerated pout but they were all startled by the sudden smash of clay mugs on the ground as someone drunkenly fell into a table. The Pack members all let out a cheer and the female Alpha decided that was her cue to leave.

She said goodnight to her companions despite their protests. She had to be up before the sun and she needed to sleep. She thanked them and said goodnight before she made her way out of the tavern, ignoring the stares.

She walked across the village to her temporary accommodation but paused when she reached the door, she could smell the fresh scent of Waverly and Chrissy too. They were not long gone. She opened the door and on the table she found a folded, heavy quilt and a parcel filled with a cup, bowl, a spoon, all made of wood along with a loaf of bread, cheese and cured meat and A small cask of Ale.

Nicole didn’t know what to make of the items but she was grateful. She put the quilt on the cot and kicked off her boots before getting into bed. She fell asleep quickly.

In the Pack House Waverly and Chrissy were also preparing for bed after having dropped off Michelle’s gift to the Alpha. The Pack Omega had still felt guilty for how she had pushed the young woman and when Julian informed her that she moved into the vacant cottage near by Michelle had told her daughter to gather some items to make the Alpha feel more at home.

Waverly had reluctantly obeyed, Chrissy happily volunteered to help.

“what does she need?” Chrissy asked her friend as they looked around the Long House.

“Why are you asking me?” Waverly snipped and Chrissy rolled her eyes.

“Because you saw where she was staying. Did you happen to notice anything that she obviously needed?”

“No, Chrissy, I didn’t, I just showed it too her and left when she said she was happy with it.”

“Why are you being such a bitch about her?”  Chrissy asked, really not liking this side of Waverly.

“She made Champ soil himself, in front of everyone and they all laughed at him. Even my father didn’t care!” the shorter girl growled as her eyes filled with tears. Champ had spent half an hour screaming at her before he kicked her out of the large bungalow he shared with many of his unmated friends. Now he was ignoring her.

Chrissy felt little sympathy for Waverly. She knew everyone disliked Champ and the Alpha man did himself no favours with his behaviour but only Waverly seemed blind to it. Chrissy kept her mouth shut, she didn’t want to fall out her best friend and sour the rest of her time here.

The found some items and made their way to the Alpha’s cottage, Waverly relaxing when their knocking went unanswered. Chrissy opened the door and told Waverly to leave the gift on the small table.

“Good thing we got her a blanket.” Chrissy said with a smile and looked at Waverly but the omega had already done so and was making her way outside quickly. “Waves? Are you ok?” Chrissy hurried after her friend.

The shorter woman had needed to get out of the Alpha’s place because Nicole’s scent seemed to be getting nicer and made her wolf bounce and scratch excitedly in her mind. Angel had never reacted to anyone like that and Waverly had angrily ordered her to stop as it was disrespectful to her Mate who was nursing his pride because of her.

“I am fine, I just don’t understand why people are fine with a Rogue coming in and bullying my boyfriend, praising her for it?”

“Waves, you are smart enough to know exactly why your pack are thrilled for Champ to be put in his place. He’s been a bully all his life. Even when we were pups. Remember how you had to kick him in the nuts to get him to leave me along when we were 7? You may love him now but you are one of the few. If Nicole can turn him into a more tolerable fenrir would that be a bad thing?”

Waverly didn’t answer but she couldn’t disagree with her friend. Her boyfriend did need to grow up. She would leave him be tonight and speak to him in the morning. She really didn’t want her father to be disappointed in her when she made Champ her mate. Maybe her boyfriend would be cowed enough to be able to grow and learn.

She hoped so.

As Dawn rose the next day Nicole rode Firefly to the Pack boundary and continued to mark trees and boulders with her scent to tell everyone not to come beyond this point. As she rode she foraged anything useful and kept an eye out for anything unusual but after 5 hours she turned the horse around and made her way back to the village so she could settle the horse before she would lead the run. She would use this as another opportunity to patrol another part of the boundary and she planned to bring them over a mountainous area where they will have to climb as well as run and the scent of so many pack members would work as a boundary marker too.

She got to the training area and waited as noon ticked closer. pack members began to appear and Nicole saw the Pack Alpha’s daughter walking with Wynonna and her friends. She threw Nicole a hard look.

Waverly had tried to speak to Champ that morning but  he Kyle York told her that Champ didn’t wish to speak with her at the moment. Unbeknownst to Waverly, Champ was in his room with another female omega.

Waverly felt sick. If Champ rejected her she would feel the mating bond break and that was apparently unbearably painful. Angel scoffed and told her she need not worry but Waverly growled at her wolf, believing that Angel had turned on Champ from Julian’s wolf’s influence. She looked around and couldn’t see her boyfriend anywhere.

When it seemed everyone who was planning on coming had arrived Nicole called for their attention.

“Everybody, line up single file. We will be running through the mountains along the Pack boundary. If anyone sees anything concerning tell me immediately.” She said before she led them into the forest.

Over the next three hours she had the Pack members train vigorously. By the time they got back Waverly’s legs felt like jelly and Wynonna was dramatically begging a panting Doc to carry her. Some pack members had already returned back after Nicole dismissed  when it was obvious they were only slowly the others down but told them she expected them to work on the training exercises from the day before until they got back and she sent Eliza back to supervise and help them.

Nicole gave them all orders to return at noon the following day and walked towards Julian who had been watching the fighters train until she got back.

“You are certainly wasting no time with them.” The Pack Alpha chuckled as she watched his fighters lumber past him on heavy legs and some simply lay down at the edge of the forest as Wynonna let out another groan and pointed at her step father.

“she tortured us.” The beta whined as Waverly rolled her eyes as her sister’s antics.

The omega hadn’t run that much in a long time but she had to admit she had enjoyed it. Nicole was tough but she was quick to help those who struggled to traverse the rough mountain passes and she watched everyone carefully.

At one point  as they climbed up sheer cliff face, about 20 ft while Nicole watched from the top and helped people pull themselves over the ledge Waverly lost her footing and skidded down on her front with a shriek but it was cut off when someone grabbed her out of mid air. When she looked up she was surprised to see the female Alpha who had jumped down and grabbed her with one hand, using the other hand to hold them up Like it was nothing.

Waverly had felt the air leave her lungs as Nicole easily climbed up with one hand until she got to the top and put Waverly down gently.

“Are you ok?” the female Alpha asked as Waverly looked her with a wide eyed expression, utterly shocked and speechless. She wouldn’t have been too hurt if she had hit the ground but the omega was still grateful and also impressed by the Alpha’s skill.

The small woman nodded and thanked her before the Alpha resumed her watch, ready to catch the next faller.

Angel had not shut up about Nicole since. The wolf was beyond impressed with the woman’s strength, speed and quiet power, how she was a good leader. How good she smelled.

‘Please, please stop, Angel. I don’t want to listen to you talk about another Alpha.’ Waverly whined. Honestly when Nicole had had Waverly in her arms it had made something tighten low in her gut but she figured it was fear and adrenaline from almost landing flat on her face.

However she couldn’t deny the Alpha’s scent, up close, was delicious.

“Waverly, your mother wishes to see you.” Her father told her and she nodded, eager to put distance between her and the gorgeous woman who was watching her closely.

“Where are Robert, Champ, and some of the other young men?” Julian asked and Nicole shrugged.

“Don’t know but they didn’t join us.” Nicole said before saying goodbye and going to wash and change. She was hungry.

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Julian was sitting in his high backed chair and glaring at the small group of men standing in front of him with their heads down. He had berated Robert, Champ, Pete and Kyle York as well as a couple of other male beta’s and young Alphas who were supposed to be at the training earlier that day.

Instead they had all been in the forest drinking and gambling with other pack members. As Alphas, Robert and Champ were required to be at the training. The defence of their Pack was an Alpha’s duty and the others had signed up as warriors years ago but they had all spat in his face with their disrespectful actions.

Michelle, Willa, Wynonna, Waverly and Doc were all standing beside Julian and Waverly could see the scowls he was throwing her way.

“Robert, I’m particularly disappointed in you. As a member of this family, the Pack Alpha’s family. You have a bigger responsibility than most to see that you follow my orders! To protect this pack!” Julian barked and the men all kept their eyes lowered, Champ flinching as the Pack Alpha stood. “What have you to say for yourself?”

None of them answered, none of them strong enough to rise to the challenge in the Pack Alpha’s voice. Julian was fuming and his wolf was very close to the surface. They all knew that if they spoke and said the wrong thing he would trash them.

Michelle put a hand on her Mate’s shoulder as she told him through mindlink to calm himself so he took a deep breath before giving her a small smile then turned back to the men.

“Every morning at dawn every one of you is to take axes into the forest and cut down firewood until noon when you will return and train with the rest of the Pack members. You will obey Nicole. You will train hard and listen to her because none of you are fit to be members of this pack right now. If you don’t my punishment will be swift and severe . Understand?” he growled and they all nodded tentatively. “Good, now get out of my sight!”

“I’ll make sure my Mate changes his attitude.” Willa said as she kissed her mothers cheek and put a hand on Julian’s bicep. The man thanked his older step daughter before she followed her mate out of the Long house. The Pack Alpha turned and looked at Waverly with a look so filled with disappointment it made Angel whimper but Julian walked to his room without another word.

“No one will save Champ if he continues to behave like that.” Michelle told Waverly, her voice heavy with implication and Waverly felt her body flush with a cold sweat. “Do not push his hand.” The Pack Omega warned and followed her mate.

When Waverly was alone with Doc and Wynonna the couple were looking at her with a mix of frustration and pity.

“if you mate with Champ you’ll be hitching your horse to someone who will drag you down to his level. As his omega, whatever happens to him happens to you.” Wynonna said to her sister and Doc gave the girl an understanding smile.

“You deserve better.” Doc said gently.

‘Listen to them.’ Angel ordered but Waverly growled.

“He’s my True Mate! He will behave, I’ll be sure of it.” Waverly said, ignoring the way her sister rolled her eyes as she hurried from the Pack House. She followed his scent to the forest where he and the York boys were drinking and giving out about Nicole.

“Champ, I need to speak with you.” The omega said and ignored the sour look he gave her before he grabbed her arm and shoved her back.

“I don’t want to speak with you.” He growled at her. “Why would I? You let your father speak to me like that!”

“Champ, you are my Mate, you have to take your training seriously!” she cooed at him but her scoffed.

“Or what? What will you do?” he growled down at her goadingly and she whimpered.

“Champ, I... please, I love you but my father-“

“Your father will lose his pack as soon as I’m soon gonna be strong enough to take him on and when I’m pack Alpha-“

Waverly growled at him in warning. Julian was her Daddy and well as her pack Alpha and she would not let Champ make threats. He turned back to his friends without another word and she went to find Chrissy and Jeremy. It made her feel incredibly uneasy to hear Champ but she also knew that unless her father was on his deathbed Champ had no hope of taking the Pack by challenge but if he was to lose to her father Champ would be run from the Pack and become a Rogue. If they were mated when that happened then she would be forced to go with him.

Angel was furious over the male Alpha’s words and growled with frustration when Waverly promised she would get through to him. He just needed to realise how important it was that he fall in line. She was sure of it.

Over the next week Waverly watched with relief as Champ kept his head down and mouth shut while going about his punishment and training but he played hot and cold with the omega every day. Usually he would approach her, sweet talk her into sleeping with him and go back to ignoring her as soon as he was done.

Julian watched his daughter with dismay one afternoon, having come to see the fighters already visible improvement and started slightly when Michelle slipped a hand into the crook of his arm, having come up behind him.

“What troubles you?” the omega asked her mate softly and Julian sighed heavily.

“It was a mistake to tell her she could mate for love at such a young age. I believe it made her think that she had to name a mate early. We should have said nothing until she matured.” The man growled but Michelle shook her head.

“It came up when she began asking about mating and such. You know how curious she is. We wanted her to have the same happiness we found with our true mate. I assume you are regretting it?”

“I just don’t understand it. Champ is a pig-headed boy-man and Waverly is sweet and loving. What can she see in him? How can I leave my pack to him when it is my time to join the ancestors in the great forest?” Julian lamented. He had worked hard to make his people prosper.

“Unfortunately this is one of those horrible times when you might have to put the Pack first. You love Waverly more than any father could love a pup but you have other responsibilities.” Michelle said with a grim expression. Julian never went back on his word but for the first time he might have to hurt Waverly.

Their daughter was sparring with Wynonna as Nicole watched them closely and gave quiet instructions. Michelle huffed. She had to admit she really misjudged the Female Alpha. The Pack omega’s spies around the Pack told her that even when Wynonna talked Nicole into going for a drink the Alpha stayed sober, polite and respectful. No one else had tried to challenge the redhead and accepted her presence begrudgingly. She behaved herself impeccably.

“You’ve grown fond of the Rogue.” Michelle smiled, having seen the fatherly, approving smiles he gave the woman. They had tried so hard for other children but it wasn’t to be. They cherished Waverly but Julian had so hoped for an Alpha heir. They would be secure now if they had had an Alpha pup.

“I have. It been easy, she is a good one.” He smiled at his mate softly.

“She’s certainly earning her wages.” Michelle said as she watched the redhead make her way around the fighting pairs. Even the older Alphas who had been fighters for years had found that Nicole’s lessons were beneficial.

“Has she reported any rogues?” the omega asked and Julian nodded.

“she’s moved on a couple that were camping but they left without complaint and they apologised. Nothing concerning. “ he said.

Nicole had indeed come across a family of betas with two small pups. They had been terrified when they saw her wolf and huddled together whimpering and crying. Nicole realised they were no threat and shifted to human.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you but you are on Pack Land and must return to the Safe road immediately.” She said softly as the pups continued to cry. She then retreated, shifted and rushed back to Firefly to retrieve her bag and returned to the family in human form. The man and woman were quickly trying to pack their meagre belongings after calming the children.

“please, we are leaving! Don’t hurt us!” the man pleaded when he saw her.

“I won’t. I just wanted to give you some food.” She said kindly and the parents gave each other surprised looks as she held out the small sack she packed her lunch in. There was bread, cheese and some plums she had gotten at the market. They gave her a suspicious look. Not use to kindness.

“Why?” the man asked and she gave the pups a glance.

“I’m a Rogue too. I am only employed here for the winter. I know the struggle.” She said and pushed the small sack into his hands before she gave them directions and left. When she returned they had left and she continued on her way.

Nicole didn’t tell Julian she had fed the family or been gentle with them but she did tell him she had found a family camping and they had left when she told them. Now she went into the forest every day with extra food in case she came across others with children. She couldn’t imagine raising pups as a Rogue. Hell, a small injury could be deadly as a Rogue.

She was relieved then Julian said that she should be gentle with those who posed no risk to her or the Pack. It made her glad to have met the man. He was a good Alpha.

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“Shapiro, Dolls, good work.” Nicole said approvingly as the two wolves walked the edge of the training area to sit with the others and called the next pair she wanted up. She had them fighting as wolves as well as in human form and she called each pair up, stopping to correct anything as everyone listened.

They had been at this for many hours and Nicole was ready to go back to her cottage, light the fire and relax. The Alpha had been working very hard on the fighters skills every day and the Pack had gotten used to her presence. Wynonna made it a point to invite her for drinks with her friends often and the Pack members left her in peace. She never caused any issues in the weeks she was now with the Pack

“Doc, Champ, you’re up next.” She said and saw the older moustache man stand and shift into his black and white wolf. Champ scoffed as he pulled off his tunic before dropping it on Waverly’s head.

“fold my clothes.” He ordered the omega sitting beside him and strutted towards Doc, dumping his breeches a few feet put of Waverly’s reach, puffing himself up and showing off his muscles, showing off his physic to all the women of the Pack as he smirked arrogantly.

“Knock seven shade of shit out of him or I will.” The female Alpha muttered to the black and white beast as Champ slightly faltered. Most of the watching fenrir had begun to jeer and boo the male Alpha and Doc looked determined.

“How come you aren’t ever in wolf form?” Champ asked Nicole suddenly, desperate to distract from himself and delay the fight. He saw Nicole furrow her brow and he grinned. He had hit a nerve. “it’s probably some pathetic mongrel with you being a Rogue and all.” He goaded. A few pack members shouted at him to shut up.

Nicole shrugged and indicated to the training area. “Shift and get into position.” She ordered easily, never rising to the man’s daily taunts.

“Nah, see! You’re only strong as a human. You probably aren’t even a wolf shifter. Your probably a coyote or mangy fox shifter.”

Nicole had to hold back Rua who was eager to shift and show the man how wrong he was but Nicole didn’t want anyone to know just how different she was. This wasn’t her pack.

“Champ, please stop.” Waverly said. Her boyfriend was on thin ice and she was surprised Nicole hadn’t shut him up already. The man glared at the omega over his shoulder before turning back to Nicole.

“why don’t you show us your wolf? Huh? Do you even have one?”

Nicole tutted and rolled her eyes. “Champ, if you aren’t going to train please leave. I’m not being paid to stand here and listen to your nonsense.” She said evenly.

That’s when Champ decided to force her hand but Nicole saw it coming. As fast as he could he shifted and lunged at her with his fawn coloured wolf but she swung and punched him square in the muzzle, cracking bone and making the wolf yelp and whimper in pain but he turned and ploughed into the female Alpha who was still in human form and the soldiers around either cheered on their favoured fighter or yelled in protest at Champ’s actions.

Nicole grabbed onto his thick coat and leapt on his back easily, as if he was the pony he matched in size. She wrapped her arms around his throat in a choke hold as he tried to get her off but she growled in his ear. “If I make you piss your breeches in my human form you better pray you never meet my wolf. I could kill you right now, like this. It’s not even difficult.”

The man shifted back to human and lay panting on the ground as Nicole released him and walked back to Doc.

“Pete. You’re up against Doc. You two,” she pointed to the men closest to where Champ was laying still, exhausted, out of breath and humiliated once again, “pull him outta the circle.”

Waverly hung her head as Angel praised the female Alpha loudly in her mind. She had to agree with her wolf. Nicole beating an Alpha wolf while in human form should have been impossible but she had done it with ease. Some of the others were muttering about the fight and Wynonna elbowed her.

“Fucking hell, Baby Girl. I’m asking Doc for a free pass...” the beta joked, expecting a chuckle or eye roll from her sister but to her surprise and Waverly’s, the omega growled at her. “Waves, relax. Champ had it coming.”

Waverly bit on her lip and turned to watch the new fight (really she just stared at Nicole) but she fell deep into her thoughts. Champ hadn’t been why she growled. Angel took great offence to Wynonna talking about the Alpha like that but what was truly shocking was the spike of jealousy Waverly experienced. She suddenly felt hot and uncomfortable, listening to Angel as she took in every detail of the woman’s face.

Nicole looked completely unbothered by the entire situation as she closely watched the fighters but Waverly started when the Alpha’s eyes rose and met hers. The omega felt frozen and unable as she was unwilling to look away from rich, warm mahogany that flashed gold.

Nicole fought to keep her face neutral as she struggled to break the intense eye contact with the omega but for once the brunette wasn’t looking at her with anger or weariness. There was something else in that look that made Nicole feel a little hot under the collar.

‘You have her attention.’ Rua thrilled as Nicole prayed she didn’t blush.

The Alpha ignored her wolf and dismissed the soldiers for the day.

Waverly jumped to her feet and hurried home to wash and change. Her father had said he wanted a family meal that evening and she didn’t want to be late. She shook Nicole from her mind but Angel noticed with glee that the omega seemed to have forgotten to check on Champ.

A short while later she sat beside her sisters at the table. The Pack House had been closed off to the other pack members so Julian could speak to his family privately. He had something important to tell them.

Julian seemed uncharacteristically quite and serious as the other ate and talked. Michelle knew her mate was troubled it had come to this but he had to make sure he put the Pack first.

“Daddy, are you ok?” Waverly asked her sire and he gave her a sad smile.

“I have something difficult to say and I appreciate that it will seen unfair but I must put the pack first.” The man started, sounding grave. Waverly’s chest tightened unpleasantly, worried about what the man was going to say. Her breath caught in her throat. Was he about to make Champ a Rogue.

“Waverly, you are my heir, the only one I have but I will not allow this pack to fall into the wrong hands when I am no longer here.”

Waverly gasped, affronted, she was supposed to be the next pack omega. “Daddy, how could you say that? I do so much for the Pack-“ her protests were cut off by the man’s growl.

“Waverly, you are not who I was talking about. If you insist on mating with Champ then I will find another heir.” He said with a tone of finality but Waverly whimpered and he sighed.

“You promised-“

“I promised to let you find your own mate, choose your own mate, a suitable mate to help you lead. If Champ really is your mate and you insist on binding yourself to him then understand the Pack comes first and you are destined to be dragged down with him.”

Waverly looked at her mother and sisters, aghast by her father’s words and looking for an ally but none of them looked like they were going to jump to her defence.

“I can’t believe you are holding the pack over my head-“

“Its my pack.” Julian growled as he slammed a fist on the table, startling his daughter. “If I had known you would make such an unsuitable choice I would have never given you the freedom to choose! If I wanted to truly be cruel I would break by promise and find you a decent mate myself!” he yelled. “After his actions in training today is enough for me to kick him out of this pack and I am sorely tempted.”

Waverly was in shock. Her father had never spoken to her like that before and she felt like the rug had been pulled out from her. She got to from the table and ran out of the Long house, ignoring Wynonna who was trying to chase her but the omega was too quick and managed to lose her sister. She stripped when she was deep enough in the forest and shifted to her wolf. She needed to run and think. She needed to be alone to overanalyse the situation to death before she made any decisions.

She was so hurt by her father but her wolf gave her no sympathy.

‘Even you cannot be surprised by our sires decision. Champ is pathetic and our father is right.’ The wolf said.

‘We only have one True Mate!’ Waverly protested weakly.

‘We only have one pack!’ the wolf retorted before Waverly blocked her out and ran on to find somewhere she couldn’t be easily found.

Back in the long house, everyone sat in awkward silence until Wynonna returned and shook her head to let them know she hadn’t caught up to Waverly. Julian groaned and wiped his face in frustration.

“I should have approached that better.” He wiped his face in frustration as Michelle rubbed his back.

“I don’t think there was ever going to be a good way to approach that, My Love.” The omega said sadly as her other daughters and Doc made noises of agreement. Robert kept eating but said nothing, his mate warning him to not react through their mindlink.

“I feel like an asshole.” Julian groaned again. He never wanted to upset his daughter and maybe he had come in a little hot and been harsher than he intended.

“Waverly will make the right choice, Julian.” Willa reassured him but he didn’t answer before he left the table and went for a drink in the Ale house. He would try and speak to Waverly in the morning and hopefully explain himself better and in a calmer manner when they both had time to decompress.

He adored his daughter but he was resolved. Champ would never be pack Alpha. He would let Waverly mate with him if she was so determined but he really didn’t want that either.

That boy would ruin her life and as a father he wanted to protect her but at this point she had to face the consequences of her own choices, good or bad. He couldn’t save her from everything.

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Waverly was sitting on a boulder near the peak of the tallest mountain in her father’s lands. It was a tough spot to get to and she was sure she would be alone until she decided to go home.

She has barely slept and had been sitting on that boulder for hours after she had watched the sunrise. She still didn’t know what to do. Angel and her gut told her to chose the Pack over Champ but Waverly didn’t want to reject Champ. He wasn’t great but he was their mate and she would never have another, plus if she rejected him they would both feel the intense pain that came with that rejection.

She was sure once she explained the situation to her boyfriend he would reassure her that choosing him was right and they could move on. Once Julian picked a different heir he would accept Champ as her mate as he had accepted Doc and Robert. She still would want Julian and Champ to like each other for no other reason than she loved her father more than anyone.

She suddenly caught the scent of vanilla and turned to see the biggest wolf she had ever seen. She fell back, off the boulder in shock as the beast, with a thick, auburn coat and brown eyes stepped towards her slowly and carefully before it shifted and Nicole stood in its place blinking down at her from her spot on the ground.

“Omega Charles, are you ok?” the Alpha asked quietly, unsure what the omega was doing out here but making sure not to look at the omega’s body.

“Go away.” Waverly growled before muttering, “I should have known he would send you after me.” Ignoring the wild reaction Angel was having to the woman’s wolf.

“Excuse me?” Nicole asked, genuinely confused and a little hurt by the brunettes tone. Waverly scoffed and smacked away the Alpha’s hand what Nicole offered her to help her off the ground. Since Nicole had come to the pack everything had changed

“Tell my father I would appreciate if he didn’t send his lapdog to fetch me like a pup.” She growled at the Alpha as she stood up and Nicole backed up slightly, her face now hard.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you but I don’t know what you are talking about. You are in my patrol route.” Nicole said coldly and turned to walk away, about to shift. She had smelled Waverly and she had only come to check if the omega was alright. This was not a place people passed through often. She regretted revealing her wolf but Rua had insisted they go to the omega.

“What’s your problem anyway?” Waverly called after her and Nicole turned to look at her, a confused expression on her face while Angel berated her for speaking to Nicole in that manner.

“I don’t know what you mean?” the alpha asked.

“I know Daddy hates Champ and tells you to be hard on him but you obviously enjoy making a fool out of him! It’s sadistic!” Waverly said, her emotions highly strung. “he’s won’t make you a pack member just because you do his bidding.”

Truthfully Waverly didn’t know why she was saying what she was saying and she did feel a deep pang of guilt for causing the flash of hurt on the Alpha’s face before it turned stony. Such a beautiful face she thought as Angel urged her to apologise immediately.

Nicole folded her arms across her naked chest, angry because the omega’s words hurt, the muscles in her arms bunching and Waverly’s eyes ran over the Alpha’s body unconsciously.

‘Her wolf isn’t the only thing that’s big.’ The wolf in the omega’s head giggled but Waverly scowled as Nicole finally spoke.

“Did you know your father has told me countless times how intelligent you are and how kind you are? I haven’t seen much evidence of that though. I mean your pathetic infatuation with that oaf you call a mate is enough to label you a fool. You nurse his wounded pride and in doing so ensure he feels he is justified for his appalling behaviour. And the worst bit of it all is you don’t see how much contempt he looks at you with!” Nicole said, surprising herself with how freely she spoke.

“How dare you?!” Waverly barked angrily. “He is my True Mate!” she shouted and picked up a pine cone before throwing it at Nicole who caught it easily. The omega was seething as the Alpha laughed humourlessly.

“No. How dare you?” The Alpha asked as she tossed the pine cone away and levelled Waverly with a look. “Do you know how lucky you are? If you were any other pack Alpha’s daughter you would have packed off in an arranged marriage. He gave you a gift and you have made him regret giving it every day, living in a delusion. He is leaving you a pack, for fuck’s sake, and you believe Champ is fit to lead? You should be ashamed of yourself. You are throwing away gold for a pile of shit. Like an idiot.” Having said her piece the Alpha shifted into the massive creature that Waverly had to admit was breath-taking despite how angry at how deep the Alpha’s words cut.

Angel was howling in her mind as Nicole’s wolf gave her one last look before trotting away. The Alpha was certain that Waverly would tell her father how harsh and out of line she was. Truthfully she did feel guilty for her words and she really felt bad for questioning her intelligence and her character. She knew Waverly was smart, she had overheard her speaking with her family and friends. She knew Waverly was kind. The omega was often praised for how kind and helpful she was with the elderly and sick members of the Pack, helping to take care and teach the pups. But once she started the Alpha hadn’t seemed able to shut her mouth.

Rua was enraged by how Nicole had spoken to the omega. Admittedly both of them very drawn the omega and hated to see her lower herself to that boy-man’s level. Nicole knew she had over stepped.Rua wanted so much to go back to the omega and show her she didn’t need Champ but Nicole told her to shut up.

Nicole had also said what she said because of Julian. She genuinely liked him, he was a good man and a good Pack Alpha. He really cared and she knew he wasn’t happy about Waverly’s choice. She had no idea about the pack Alpha’s change of heart- no one did- but she would have agreed with his decision. Champ was nothing but a waste of flesh. Waverly would have a miserable life as his mate and that made Nicole sick to her stomach.

Back up on the mountain Waverly was trying to get her bearings. Nicole had eviscerated her with her words and it was left her dumbstruck. She had never heard Nicole speak so much nor with as much emotion.

‘She is magnificent.’ Angel purred as Waverly told her to shut up but the animal scoffed. ‘Admit it. She is right.’

‘No. She isn’t.’ Waverly growled back before shifting to her golden wolf’s form and ran down the mountain on a different path so she wouldn’t run into Nicole again.

‘how is her wolf so big and powerful? I’ve never seen a wolf with a shaggy coat.” Angel wouldn’t stop talking and Waverly growled again.

‘Stop. Stop. Stop. STOP!’ Waverly ordered before blocking out her wolf.

When the omega got back to the village she ran straight to Champ’s place, shifted and knocked on the door. Blowing out a breath of relief when her boyfriend answered and openly ogled her naked body as Waverly tried to ignore the way his gaze made her want to curl in on herself. He had a broken nose from his fight with the Rogue the day before and under both eyes were purple and black circles.

“You love me, right?” she whimpered pleadingly. The man gave her an annoyed look and scoffed, making Waverly’s face fall. He rolled his eyes before he growled to himself.

“Yeah, Waves, I’m your mate. I have to love you.” He said sounding board. Waverly didn’t say anything but Champ pulled her inside and told her to go to his bed, which she did with a heavy heart.

Later, feeling uncomfortable as she stood around with the others, ready for training Wynonna tried to speak to her but the omega ignored her. Waverly was hurt Wynonna hadn’t stood up for her.

When Nicole arrived Waverly couldn’t help feeling a little uneasy. She notice the Alpha was avoiding looking her direction as she gave them all their instructions for the days training before picking a team to patrol another part of the boarder. The rest she said were to train in Archery.

Nicole ignored Waverly until almost two hours into the training before the Alpha came up behind her and watched her miss the bulls eye by an embarrassingly wide margin. Her breath was shallow and her hands were shaking slightly, so effected was she by the female Alpha’s scent as Angel preened at having the Alpha near, looking at her back. Waverly was usually very good at Archery.

“Lift your elbow, thumb to your chin and steady your breathing.” Nicole said softly and waited for the omega to notch her bow with a new arrow and carefully aimed again, making sure her posture was perfect while she felt her skin flush under the female Alpha’s gaze. She let the arrow fly and hit the centre of her target. “Good.” Nicole said approvingly and Waverly looked over her shoulder at the Alpha, shocked the woman was behaving as though she hadn’t cut Waverly verbally to pieces only hours before.

Why did Angel still want to be near the redhead? Why did Nicole smell so good? Why the hell did Waverly feel like her skin was on fire when the Alpha looked at her now? Why did she want Nicole to look at her? What the fuck was going on?

Nicole was in similar turmoil and she could smell the scent of Champ covering the omega which she hadn’t smelled like that that morning. She felt disappointed and surprisingly an empty deep pit opened in her stomach. Jealously. Sadness. The emotions warred inside her and Rua was begging her to pull the omega away, apologise to her and beg for forgiveness but Nicole knew the omega had made her choice and she had never seen the Rogue as an option but the omega was looking at her perplexed instead of with anger.

“Again.” The Alpha ordered and moved away, swallowing a thick lump in her throat.

After another short while the temperature took a serious dip as dark, storm clouds rolled in and Nicole realised a snow storm was rolling in so she dismissed everyone and told them to stay warm before she went to her small cottage and lit the fire before sitting on the small stool she had made and pulling down the dried plants she had foraged to begin making cordage she needed while on the road.

Once her hands were busy her mind began to wander to Waverly. She honestly didn’t know why she felt so torn up. The omega was never an option, never liked her and Nicole had obviously stepped out of line that day to the point she half expected Julian at her door to kick her out for her stupid behaviour.

Nicole had had plenty of insults thrown at her in her life but the omegas disdain hit different and Rua was pacing in her mind.

‘What’s wrong?’ She asked the beast who huffed.

‘Why him? Why would she chose him?’ Rua whined like a pup and Nicole chuckled humourlessly.

‘Does it matter? She was never interested.’ The woman sighed as she looked at her hands, her fingers moving automatically to twist the plant fibres into a durable rope, quickly forming thanks to years of practice. ‘We are a Rogue.’ She added sadly. ‘we will never be a member of a pack. We much accept that.’

The wolf curled up in the back of her mind, deeply troubled and not knowing why while Nicole tried to keep herself distracted as a blizzard raged outside.

She threw more logs on the fire and thought about cooking but she had no appetite. Eventually she ran out of things to do in her small cottage so she just got into bed.

Maybe a good night’s sleep would make her feel better.

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Nicole woke up when Rua told her someone was approaching the small cottage so she quickly shook off her sleepiness and jumped out of the bed, grabbed her knife from the table.

If there was someone coming to attack her she wouldn’t be able to shift in the tiny one room dwelling. Years of living alone and trying to protect herself on the road had made both she and her wolf hyper vigilant and incredibly stressed.

She caught the scent of the person coming her way at the same time she recognised the clomping, drunken steps of her visitor crunching in the snow and flicked her knife at the small wooden table, embedding it deep into the wood.

“Fucking Wynonna.” She muttered as she opened the door and saw the beta was swaying drunkenly, her arm raised and poised to knock. The raven haired woman grinned at her. “The hell, Earp?”

Wynonna raised both hands in the air. “Haught To Trot, my favourite ginger! Shit, don’t let Mercedes know I said that!” the woman dramatically whispered the last part.

“What are you doing here?” Nicole growled in annoyance as she looked up at the sky. “it’s 3 am!”

“Is it?” the drunk woman asked before hiccupping. “Julian asked me to ask you HIC something last night but HIC alcohol...” the beta swayed again as Nicole pinched the bridge of her nose before Wynonna pushed past her and got into her bed.

“What- Wynonna, get out! And what the Julian want me to do?” Nicole asked, frustrated.

“He wants you HIC to hunt something for the Win-HIC-ter festival. If you come across something on HIC patrol.” The woman mumbled and passed out, immediately beginning to snore.

“Fucking nuisance.” The Alpha growled and walked out of the house Into the cold night. No way was she listening to that and wondered how Doc did. She walked into the forest and stripped, barely feeling the cold before she Shifted to Rua’s form, shaking out her thick, shaggy coat and trotted deeper into the trees.

The winter solstice was the following day and the Pack was preparing for a huge celebration. The day would be spent making the fire pits to roast the game they had been hunting for this occasion. The biggest catch would be gifted to the gods in hopes the coming year would be a good one. Julian hadn’t asked her to hunt before but she didn’t mind, she would be in the forest anyway and she knew he wanted to ensure all of his pack members were fed and happy after the celebrations.

Nicole wouldn’t participate in the festival because she wasn’t a pack member but she didn’t mind. She would grab some food and ring in the new year relaxing in her temporary home.

She patrolled for a few hours, ignoring the scents of deer and boar. She wanted to catch something more substantial until she found what she was looking for and carefully moved downwind of her quarry until she found somewhere to look at the heard of buffalo grazing in the early morning light. She knew she could take any of them alone but she had many miles to drag it home so she picked a smaller adult female.

She calculated her jump and leapt out of her position onto the unsuspecting cow on the edge of the herd and tore out its throat as the rest of the herd took off in fear, bellowing as the ground trembled. When the Buffalo was dead at her paws she spent an embarrassingly long time awkwardly trying to get the slightly smaller than her bovine over her shoulders so she could carry it rather than drag it but it’s bulk, thick woolly coat, it’s bulky frame of fat and muscles made it incredibly difficult so with a huff she shifted back to human.

Over the next hour she fashioned a sleigh of sorts out of standing dead wood and lashings she made from near by plant materials before she used the animal onto it, slipping her head through the wooden harness she had made for her wolf form and wagged her tail when she began to pull it with minimal effort over the snow covered forest.

Her elation died however when she caught the scent of Rogues. Male, some Alpha, some beta and there was a lot of them she discovered when she abandoned the sleigh and followed the scent. There were ten of them gathered at the mouth of cave and they looked like they were getting ready for a fight, tearing off their clothes to shift or preparing weapons.

She was surprised by this. Rogues didn’t move in this number unless they were printing to attack and it was obviously that that was their plan. However she could deal with them easily.

She approached them while letting out a low snarl. They all gawped at her in shock. She shifted to human and glared at them.

“You are trespassing.” She growled dangerously.

“smells like you are too, Bitch!” One of the men sharpening a knife spat at her. His hair was limp and filthy, he wore an eye patch and gave her a sinister sneer. “fuck off and mind your own business.” His sneer slipped when she let out the most terrifying snarl, causing all of them to expose their throats.

“I guard these lands for Alpha Charles. If you do not leave immediately I will be forced to dispatched you all.” She said but the men all laughed or wheezingly chuckled in their wolf forms.

“so you’re the guard dog?” the eye patch man laughed. Nicole’s ears perked up. He made that sound like he was aware of her. “You can’t take us all.”

Nicole instantly shifted back to her gigantic animal form and attacked them. They put up as best a fight as they could but other than one of them biting into her face she killed all of them in minutes. She had wanted to keep one alive to bring them to the village to let Julian question him but Rua decided it was better to just dispatch them quickly and bring the Buffalo back.

She shifted to human when they were all dead and wiped the blood of her face and hissed at the pain it cause. The wolf who bit her had slashed through her eyebrow and cheek and she knew she had been lucky he hadn’t caught her eye. She searched through their belongings. Something was niggling at her about the man with the eye patch; he definitely seemed to know about her position in the pack. It was crude but essentially she was indeed a ‘Guard dog’.

When she found nothing of value or to give her any answers so she went back to the slay and pulled her prize back to where she had left her clothes and dressed before pulling the carcass into the village with some effort. She ignored the impressed sounds people made as she pulled the animal towards where the fire pits were being prepared and the cooking was underway. Some people gasped when they saw the blood splattered all over her from the fight.

“Alpha Haught?!” Dolls barked in shock when her saw her but she shook her head and waved off his concern.

“Where is Alpha Charles?” she asked him and he pointed to the Long house so she trotted towards it, the guards letting her enter and she hurried past those who where preparing for the party, decorating or making other foods for the following day. Some of them saw her and gasped or shared looks of confusion as the Alpha ran to the family’s private quarters and ordered the guard to get the Pack Alpha. The beta woman didn’t hesitate when she saw the gore covered woman.

“Nicole, what’s going on?” The Alpha turned see Waverly had come up behind her but the omega looked at her with horror before rushing to her. “What happened to you? Is this your blood? Oh your face. Sit down, I’ll get my things.”

Nicole stopped her before Julian came out and had a similar reaction before having her follow him into the small living area between the bedrooms and made her sit.

“A Party of Rogues.” She said before Waverly returned with a basin of hot water and a pile of rags. Nicole explained what had happened as Waverly began to gently wash the blood off her face but when the omega gently took hold of her chin to move Nicole’s chin, the Alpha felt like she was on fire and she blinked up at Waverly who was also frozen momentarily.

“Sorry, this will sting.” The omega muttered as she began to wash the wound. Julian missed the way both women had gotten awkward as Nicole finished her story.

“One of them seemed to know about me, about the fact you hired a Rogue Guard Dog.” The redhead muttered before she winched in pain. “You don’t need to do anything, Omega Charles, it will be mostly healed by morning.” The Alpha added.

“Is she ok?” Julian asked his daughter. “ are you ok?” she asked the Alpha

“This is really deep. Even you couldn’t heal something like this in less than a week.” Waverly huffed, thinking the Alpha was just bragging like most Alphas. Nicole didnt answer her, the omega would see for herself. She would likely have a scar but scars were nothing to her.

“Did you find anything on them?” Julian growled

“No. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have killed them all.” The female Alpha apologised.

“No, you did what you were hired to do. Maybe they came across a trader or something who spoke about you but we will need to increase the patrols for a couple of weeks. This isn’t the first time we have had poachers or thieves come on our land and it won’t be the last.” The man said kindly as Waverly put a thick layer of one of her salves and wrapped a lining strap across her eyes and around her head to keep it in place.

“Have you any other injuries?” Waverly asked softly and the Alpha gave her a stiff shake of her head

“I don’t think so.”

“Then go wash and change. Rest. I’ll send out patrol teams. Don’t worry about today’s training. Waverly, good girl.” Julian said, getting a small nod from his pup for the first time in a couple of weeks. They had been tiptoeing around each other since the man had given his daughter the ultimatum and had barely spoken. He patted the Alpha woman’s should. “Thank you for protecting this pack.” He whispered and left.

He was heart broken but he knew he had had to do what he did for the sake of the Pack and he hoped Waverly would make the right choice for her. He wanted his daughter to be happy and loved no matter what and Champ was not the man to do it.

Unbeknownst to him Waverly had been thinking long and hard about her relationship with Champ. She had told no-one about her encounter with the female Alpha in the forest a fortnight ago. Nicole’s words had cut her deeply but somehow the outsiders perspective on her relationship made her begin to doubt it, much to Angel’s glee.

She had stopped going to him and the Alpha man had barely paid her any attention since except when he wanted sex but she had always brushed him off with some excuse. He never wanted to just talk to her. She had also begun to study him when he looked at her. He didn’t look at her with love or care. He always looked angry when he saw her. She could see the contempt Nicole spoke of and she wondered what else she had missed?

When Julian left, leaving Nicole alone with Waverly, the room filled with a heavy tension. Neither knew what to say now they were alone. They hadn’t spoken since that day on the mountain other than Nicole giving her corrections during training. The redhead wouldn’t look her in the eye since.

“Uh... thank you, Omega Charles.” Nicole stood up awkwardly and looked down at herself. Her whole body was covered in dried blood under her clothes. “I better go clean myself off.” Nicole added and Waverly let out a huff of agreement.

“The rest of you is as red as your hair.” Waverly joked and Nicole chuckled a little before bowing her head and turning to leave.

“I am sorry for how I spoke to you that day.” Nicole said before ducking from the room.

“Me too.” Waverly said, not knowing the Alpha heard her as she walked from the Pack House.

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Julian and Michelle were watching the Buffalo being moved to the table where the sacrifice to the Gods would take pride of place during the solstice festival.

“she made a mess of tearing the throat. Did she eat some of it? The head was half decapitated. And how did she pull it all the way back?” Michelle spoke as the couple watched a team of Betas trying to hoist the animal up and into the air. Julian chuckled.

“And at the same time killed 10 rogues.” He said knowingly and the blonde omega gave her mate a sharp look.

“What is she?” The woman growled. “how are you controlling her?” Julian gave her a perplexed look.

“she’s a fenrir and I’m not controlling her. I couldn’t if I tried. Every thing I told you was true...” he trailed off but his mate gave him a hard look. “I have however omitted something. She is a fenrir but her wolf is enormous. She’s about the size of that buffalo and she likely ripped his throat out in one bite.” Michelle scoffed in disbelief but Julian promised her he was being truthful. “Nedley saw her too. She was in wolf form when she saved us. She doesn’t seen comfortable revealing it.”

“if she’s truly so powerful why is she obeying you?”

“I offered her a job and somewhere she could spend the winter. I’m not arrogant, Chelle, you know that. I put my faith in her because I knew she could help and she has. Our warriors are properly training for the first time and she’s teaching Wynonna, Xavier and Eliza to continue after she has left. It’s our good luck she is an honourable Alpha.” He said with fatherly affection his mate noticed.

“Do not offer her a pack position. If you did you could lose the pack to her. If she was a Pack member others could choose to switch their loyalty to her, especially the fighters who obey her.” Michelle counselled and saw her husband’s face fall. She patted his shoulder. “I know you care about her and I know she’s a good Alpha but we will give her a decent bonus and maybe the offer of a place to have a respite If she finds herself in these parts. I’m sure you would welcome her visits?”

“Yes, I would and your right but it is a pity.” Julian slung an arm lazily over the Omega’s shoulders and kissed her temple. “Have you seen her today? Her face was pretty messed up after yesterday.” When Michelle shook her head he looked around and spotted his daughter with some of her friends at one of the tables preparing some more garlands to hang around the village centre. He called her and he saw her say something to the omegas she was helping and walked over to her parents

“Yes, Father?” She asked respectfully.

“Have you seen Nicole today?”

“No. Training was cancelled to prepare for tonight and most of the Alpha and betas are patrolling. Would you like me to find her?”  Waverly asked, feeling a spark of hope.

“Yes, please. I want to ensure she is well after yesterday and tell her that she is to be seated with us for the feast. After all she caught the biggest prey animal we are sacrificing.” he said and Waverly hurried away. “She’s still upset with me.” He said to Michelle who nodded.

“she will get over it. That wheel in her head never stops and I know your words are being ruminated upon.” The omega said and Julian watched his daughter walk towards the Alpha’s cottage.

Waverly knocked on the door after a moment’s hesitation she knocked gently on the door and worried her bottom lip as she waited a moment before the Female Alpha answered.

Waverly’s jaw dropped when she looked at the woman. The horrific wound on her face had healed into a thick, red scar, like it had happened weeks ago. Waverly couldn’t believe it but even through the surprise she couldn’t help noticing how rugged and handsome the Alpha looked with the scar running through her eyebrow and cheek, the injury contrasting with the redheads beauty but complimenting it perfectly.

“How have you already healed?” she asked as Nicole looked embarrassed and scratched her cheek.

“I heal quickly.” The redhead muttered. “what can I do for you, Omega Charles?” she tried to ignore how beautiful the omega looked in her pretty cream coloured wool dress patterned with intricate designs in brown and green.

“Daddy sent me to check on you but I’m glad to see you are OK.” Waverly said a little awkwardly. She averted her eyes and looked at the floor. “He also said you’re to sit at our table tonight for the feast.”

It was Nicole’s turn to be surprised. “What? Why?” As a Rogue she shouldn’t be involved in Pack celebrations.

“You caught the Buffalo. It’s the Gods offering and as you hunted it you are given a place of honour this year.” Waverly said, unsure why Nicole seemed hesitant and she was worried the Alpha would decline the invitation. “Father would like you there.” She added, knowing the woman was loyal Julian and saw the woman’s shoulders droop.

“then I will accept.” Nicole said slowly and she was caught off guard by the sweet smile Waverly gave her.

“Good.” The omega said before walking away, leaving the Alpha confused by the interaction.

As sunset came the Alpha dressed in her best tunic and breeches, the new boots she had recently bought as she listened to the drums begin to beat. She walked out of her cottage and headed into the village where everyone was gathering at different tables set up the heart of the village as torches were flickering from posts and garlands of winter roses and fir hung over everyone. The smell of food was mouth-watering and Nicole couldn’t wait to dig in.

Children were excitedly running around or dancing to the music that was being played and Nicole felt very out of place. Some of her warriors nodded at her in greeting as Wynonna appeared out of nowhere and shoved a clay mug of Ale into her hand.

“Haught Sauce! Welcome to the party!” she cheered as Doc and Waverly appeared beside her.

“Alpha Haught, is there a reason my Mate came home smelling like you yesterday?” He asked, a twinkle in his eyes as his mate scoffed and Waverly let out a small growl as she looked at her sister, jealously flare in her chest but the Alpha looked horrified and began to vehemently shake her head.

“NO. Nooooooo! No.” Nicole said as Doc and Wynonna began to laugh and Waverly continued to scowl.

“Dont pay him any mind.” Wynonna laughed as Doc winked.

“what happened?” Waverly asked sharply and Nicole took a mouthful of Ale while the couple laughed. Doc filled Waverly in on Wynonna’s drunken visit and how her sister had stolen the Alpha’s bed. The omega relaxed slightly before they walked to the family table together.

Julian smiled wide when he saw them and waved at them but he beamed when he saw how much the Alpha had healed. It was miraculous. “By the Gods! You’re almost healed.” He said when tur younger Alpha stopped before him on the other side of the table.

“Pack Alpha, thank you for the invitation.” She bowed but he waved hit off.

“Nonsense. You are a welcomed guest. Thank you for making the packs sacrifice this year one of our greatest.” He said before Michelle thanked her too.

“You’ve certainly made yourself useful.” Willa sneered over her goblet from where she sat beside her mother. The woman really didn’t like Nicole and she certainly made it clear whenever the redhead was brought up in conversation. Wynonna scoffed as Julian gave his step daughter a reproachful look.

“I try.” Nicole shrugged, unbothered and took her seat beside Waverly who was sitting on Julian’s immediate right. Wynonna let out a laugh and sat on Nicole’s other side and Isa Cummins, Kate’s mother and pack Priestess stood on the alter where the Buffalo on the table was placed and the Pack fell silent.

“Brothers and sisters!” the beta spoke loudly, her voice crystal clear. “We are gathered once again to thank the Gods for the year past and the one to come. We beg for their continued favour and offer this great beast of the forest to show our thanks, love and devotion.”

Nicole couldn’t help feeling proud as everyone in the pack chanted a prayer but the sweet apple and cinnamon scent emanating from Waverly was very distracting and it took so much to keep her eyes on the Priestess.

“We are stronger a pack than ever.” The black woman declared and the Pack cheered in agreement. “we will only get stronger.”  everyone cheered again. “The gods are proud of us!” she shouted and everyone let out a raucous applause.

Then the woman walked down from the alter she pointed at Nicole with perfectly manicured fingers.

“We must also thank them for this one.” Isa said, surprising everyone and a murmur rose from the Pack as Nicole startled.

Isa Cummins was a highly respected seer who interpreted the gods wishes from signs and omens and her word was sacrosanct. Nicole knew that many went to her to know what the future held and she was rarely wrong. She walked closer to the table as she stared into Nicole’s eyes. The Alpha was frozen, unsure what was happening and aware all eyes were on her.

“You are blessed by the Gods, Nicole, they have given you gifts beyond anything they gave the Red Wolf Pack. They grieved with you in the Aftermath but you have an important future ahead and yes, Red Rogue, you will find what you seek. It is the Angel Pack’s great fortune that we have a part in your story.” The woman smiled kindly at the shocked redhead who had always assumed the Gods didn’t even know she existed. She certainly wasn’t sure they existed.

“The Red Wolf Pack?” Julian asked, absolutely floored while the older pack members and Waverly gawped at Nicole.

“Oh, that makes sense...” the omega muttered as Isa bowed her head at the Rogue and went back to the Alter and told them all to feast.

Many were staring at Nicole, still in shock and the redhead suddenly felt like she couldn’t breath. She stood up and walked quickly into the forest.

“What just happened?” Wynonna asked, very confused. Waverly leapt up and ran after the Alpha as Julian began to laugh in his disbelief.

“She is of the First Fenrir.” Julian was now laughing loudly. Everything made sense about the Alpha suddenly.

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Nicole was pacing in the spot when she finally stopped running. She was shaking as she and Rua were discussing what had just happened.

‘How did she know of our pack? I haven’t spoken the name of our pack aloud since the day we buried our moms. Never heard anyone else say the say our name since before then either.’ The human side said, utterly bewildered and the grief of thinking about that time cut her deeper than any blade could, the old wound opening and she began to cry.

‘The Priestess must know something about our pack. We must question her.’

‘Do you know why some of them reacted in shock when she said our pack name?’ Nicole asked. Sometimes the wolves knew things their human side didn’t.

‘Maybe they heard the same legends we did growing up. Maybe we were the first pack like we were taught.’ The wolf suggested but Nicole chuckled.

‘Mum always said they were just stories.’

Indeed some of her oldest memories was sitting around the pack’s story teller every night with all the other pups and heard the legends and stories of the first fenrir, their direct ancestors.

For the Red Wolf Pack their history was interlinked with the old stories. And the story everyone in their Pack knew was the story of how the gods created them.

When the forests were young and the world pristine the Gods walked amongst the trees and the animals they created. The Moon Goddess herself had created the wolves. Every night she would walk through the forest with the packs but her favourite Pack was the ones that lived in the highest mountains, preferring to be left alone by everyone but the Goddess.

Legend said that one night as she walked down the mountain with the pack they were set upon by an army of big cats who wanted dominion over the land. A leopard grabbed the moon Goddess and dragged her up to the tip of a massive redwood, out of the reach of the wolves.

The red wolves fought valiantly to get their friend back but they were struggling against their foe and unable to climb up the tree. The red wolves were losing numbers but never gave up. Eventually only a handful were left of the Red wolves and the Pack Alpha beseeched the other gods for their help.

The gods were so moved by the Red wolves devotion to their sister that they granted the surviving ones powers to help. They gave them the ability to shift into a new form. A human, with a complex mind and the ability to climb too.

The new creatures were able to climb the tree and fight the leopard, save the Moon Goddess and as a gift they were allowed to keep their new abilities and gave them the honour of being the gods favourite. They returned to their mountain home, ready to answer the gods call again in the future.

Some Alphas left the pack, those who preferred to live as wolves , and Found mates and their offspring created the smaller fenrirs while those who stayed in the Red wolf pack, brought mates into the pack and followed the old ways. They were the strongest. They stayed prepared for war, stayed loyal to the gods and kept to themselves mostly.

Unbeknownst to the Red Wolf pack their origin story had spread far and wide in a few thousand years And become an important part of every fenrir's story. As legendary as the Gods themselves. Most thought they were a myth now. A pack long gone.

Elka, Nicole’s sire, and her dame, Miriam, had been sure to tell her that the stories made some members of their Pack believe they were superior to all others but she was always to remember that if the stories were indeed even a little true, they had a responsibility to always be honourable, kind and to protect those who needed it.

After Nicole lost her pack she truly stopped believing the stories. If the gods had blessed them then why did they get sick and died or were killed in the attack. What had they done to lose their favour? Whether the gods existed or not was of no concern when she was alone, fighting for her life but she tried to stay true to her Parents teachings.

Now here she was having been exposed at the same time she had been struck with Isa's revelation. Her mind was spiralling when Waverly found her.

“Nicole?” the omega whispered as she approached and the alpha gave her a pained look. The smaller woman, much to the Alpha’s surprise the omega stopped her pacing by hugging her tightly around the waist. “it’s OK. It’ll be ok. You’re OK.” Waverly began to say as she pumped out calming pheromones.

Nicole slumped, feeling as though a thirst that she had been suffered for so long was finally quenched. She hadn’t been hugged since before she lost her pack. She was so alone in this world.

Waverly didn’t let go nor did say speak other than to quietly reassure the woman she was OK. Nicole was mortified but she couldn’t stop herself for quite a while. The omega suddenly felt terrible for the Alpha, this woman was obviously in so much pain and she just held the redhead tighter.

When the Alpha stopped crying and stepped back from the omega as she wiped her eyes and mumbled an apology, feeling shame for showing such weakness in front of Waverly and something inside her was breaking as the Omega was looking at her pity and kindness. The omega took her hand and led her to a nearby downed tree to sit without saying anything.

For 15 minutes they sat in silence while Nicole caught her breath, her grief having left her winded and tired. She cleared her throat Awkwardly. “My apologies, Omega Charles. I lost control of myself entirely.” Even Rua was embarrassed for their emotional display but Waverly shushed her.

“Dont apologise. Are you feeling better now?” the omega asked softly, no judgement in her tone. Nicole blew out a hard breath.

“No.” She admitted, unsure why she felt like she could be truthful with the smaller woman, Show vulnerability for the first time. Waverly put a hand on her back and gently rubbed circles in a comforting manner.

“That’s OK. I could tell that was something you’ve been holding that in for a very, very long time.” The omega said and Nicole huffed and looked up at the nights sky through the canopy tree tops.

“You said ‘that makes sense’ when Isa told everyone where I came from. Why?’ Nicole asked, surprising the omega who gave her a confused look.

“Well... it’s everything about you.” Waverly said after an awkward pause and the Alpha frowned, unsure what she meant. “Nicole, you have a wolf twice as big as everyone else’s, you are so powerful, it makes sense that you are one of the Moon Goddesses chosen. It means the stories were true. Yesterday you had your face torn open and today you look almost healed.” The omega finished in disbelief.

“I stopped believing those stories a long time ago. My sire always said we were different because of generations of training and breeding and luck. We were warriors. All of us, from the moment we could walk we were training. Even if the stories werent true, it didn’t change our responsibility to protect. When they all died I stopped believing we ever had the Gods blessing. I hadn’t thought about those stories in years, I try not to think about my pack or my parents. It hurts too much.” The Alpha growled thickly.

Waverly suddenly felt terrible for how she treated the Alpha, she could feel her pain and Angel urged her to comfort the redhead. She moved closer as put her arm around the Alpha’s waist, ignoring how amazing the Alpha smelled and used her other hand to cup the woman’s cheek and guide her head to rest on her shoulder.

Nicole’s life was harder than Waverly could possibly imagine. The omega had never thought about the Alpha’s trials and tribulations until she saw Nicole breaking down. All Waverly felt was shame for how she had spoken to the Alpha before and empathy for her too. They sat in silence for another few minutes, neither wanting to moved but Nicole suddenly stood and stared into the trees.

“What’s wrong?” Waverly asked but Nicole’s mask was back on and she didn’t say anything as the omega heard the sound of a number of wolves were coming this way and Angel told her one of them was Champ. The omega bit back a groan as the blonde wolf appeared with his usual cronies and they all shifted to human.

Champ growled at Nicole and made to shove her back as Waverly let out a surprised cry of protest but the Female Alpha didn’t budge and inch. The male Alpha turned to his girlfriend and shouted.

“What the fuck are you doing with this freak?!” He snarled at her as he grabbed her arm and made to strike Waverly but before he could connect with Waverly’s face Nicole had moved and grabbed him by the throat and pulled him away from the omega who lost her balance and fell against the trunk she had been sitting on with Nicole.

She watched Nicole take the arm he was going to hit Waverly with and snapped his wrist, causing Champ to shrieked in pain before the redhead punched him square in face, watching him crumple to the ground.

Waverly came up behind the female Alpha and much to Nicole’s surprise didn’t check on Champ as she took a hold of the back Nicole's tunic and whispered to the Alpha that they should go back as she looked down at champ who was glaring at her from the ground.

“I have to tell your father about this.” Nicole said to Waverly, her usual even tone back and the omega nodded.

“I know. I’m not going to try and stop you.” Waverly said, shaken a little by the man’s actions. Her voice had a slight tremble and Nicole looked at her closely before her expression softened. She took the omega’s hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze before they continued to make their way back to the village.

“please tell your father I will come to talk to him in the morning?” Nicole said quietly when they got to the forests edge. Waverly nodded before she surprised the exhausted Alpha by hugging her tightly around the waste.

“I will. If you need to talk, Nicole, come find me.” She said before she walked back to the celebrations. Nicole jogged to the cottage and stripped before climbing into bed.

‘Isa said we would find what we are looking for.’ Rua said when Nicole had closed her eyes. “What did she mean?”

“a family, a home, a pack.” Nicole muttered aloud before she fell asleep.

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Nicole waited for Julian outside the Pack Alpha’s quarters and she worried her lip nervously. She didn’t want to let the man down when she had made a commitment to him but she wasn’t sure he would want her around anymore.

She now had a target on her back and he was an Alpha who had his pack’s best interest in heart. Nicole would leave immediately, her bag was already packed.

Julian appeared and much to her surprise he gave her a fatherly smile before he sighed.

“I do not accept your resignation.” He said knowingly before he patted her arm and indicated for her to sit on the nearest bench. “that is unless you no longer feel comfortable here?”

“No... uh... it’s not that...it’s....i thought you wouldn’t want me here anymore?” She was a little perplexed by his reaction and he shook his head.

“Nicole, I’ve known you were something special from the moment we met. It wasn’t even your wolf or the fact you saved us. Something told me to keep you around for a while. That you were important and all you needed was an opportunity to rest and get on your feet. Truthfully even if you hadn’t agreed to work for me I would have still offered you the cottage.” He said.

“I didn’t know it was true. The stories.” Nicole said, giving the man a pleading look begging him to understand. “I still don’t believe all of it. My pack is dead and gone now anyway so what does it matter?” Nicole said, more emotion in her voice than Julian was used to hearing. “I’m just a Rogue now.” and Julian shook his head. He had thought a lot about this long into the night.

“Go speak to Isa. She will have more answers for you than I ever could but please don’t leave yet. I couldn’t bear to see you walk off into the cold.” He grunted affectionately and playfully punched her arm. “Now, get out of here”

Nicole was relieved he hadn’t wanted her to go yet and she appreciated that he was always kind. She stood and left to patrol.

Julian’s shoulders slumped as he watched her go before he heard Waverly come out of her room and give her father a sad look before sitting beside him.

“I don’t know how she stands the loneliness...” Waverly said. She had slept very little and had done nothing but think about the female Alpha in a multitude of new ways. She had thought Nicole was just some Rogue, lying about being orphaned to cover some crime or like she was at fault in some way. But seeing how the Alpha had broken down and opened up she realised Nicole truly had lost more than Waverly could ever know.

Julian put an arm around her shoulders and sighed. “What other choice does she have? She’s the last of the First.” He said before he went to get ready for the day, leaving his daughter alone with her thoughts.

Once Waverly dressed she grabbed an apple as she went about her morning duties. She joined Jeremy near the store house to take inventory. The winter was far from over and that meant they had to carefully monitor their supplies. The male omega tried speaking about what had happened at the feast the night before but Waverly shut him down.

Waverly didn’t want to gossip about Nicole so she told him to go count the barrels while she went to count the sacks of grain, trying to distract herself from thinking about the woman until it was time to go to training.

She noticed a few of the omegas who had never trained were sitting in a group, eagerly looking around while other pack members were also approaching the training yard. It was like the first day of training all over again. They wanted answers they were not entitled to and Waverly was worried Nicole would feel cornered but when the Alpha finally did appear she was back looking as stoic and unbothered as she did everyday. She had a thin scar on her face where the wound was and the brunette couldn’t help think the redhead really was very attractive.

Waverly watched Nicole look around at the gathered people, furrowed her brow before the Alpha spoke up. “Anyone who’s not meant to be here please leave. Everyone else, grab swords and shields and the pair off.” She ordered but arched a brow when no one moved. Her eyes met Waverly’s for the briefest of moments as she scanned the crowd. “What?”

“Show us your really from the Red Wolf Pack!” someone shouted and others made noises of agreement but Nicole just shrugged.

“No.” She said as she pulled her own sword from its scabbard and examined the blade’s edge.

“NO!” Robert shouted as he stepped forward. “If we are to believe you, it’s time you show us why!”

“I don’t care if you believe me or not. I’m here to train you not entertain you and you already know my qualifications for that.” Nicole said sounding bored. Waverly bit her lip to hold back a small smile, Nicole really was quite quick witted and hard to get a rise out of and the omega was impressed. Normal Alphas were always react first, ask questions later.

“No!” Willa shouted from beside her Mate and pointed at Nicole. “The Priestess told us all! We deserve to know the truth!” others cheered the omega's words and Waverly growled and stood up.

“stop it.” The omega said to her eldest sister. “Nicole does not have to show any of us her wolf is she doesn’t want to!”

Willa glared at Waverly as Wynonna and those who liked the Rogue shouted in agreement. Nicole was touched by Waverly’s support and surprised she had spoken up but she instantly turned her focus to a couple of the younger men stepping forward with bows and arrows pointing them at the Redhead who carefully took Waverly’s arm and pulled her back behind her as Champ stepped into view.

“Hey, What the fuck?!” Wynonna barked as she and others stood to join Nicole. “what do you fuckers think your doing?!” She shouted as Doc ran to get Julian. Nicole could smell the rising tension and began to wonder why the hell this was getting so out of hand and worried about the pack members getting her.

She took a deep breath and released the most powerful snarl she had ever done and everyone before her fell back, exposing their throats and whimpering. A moment later Julian and Doc appeared in wolf form and Nicole bowed to him.

“What the hell happened?!” Julian shouted when he shifted and found more than half his pack on their knees, completely cowed. Nicole sighed and was about to speak when Willa, Wynonna and Waverly all began to shout their version of events at Julian who looked startled. “STOP!” he barked but others started shouting too. He looked at Nicole who had her head down and was looking at the ground.

Julian walked towards her and put a hand on her shoulder.

“What happened?” he whispered.

“They took offense to my refusal to show them my wolf. They wanted me to prove what Isa said was true. Some of them pulled out bows and arrows and some were on my side. I had to deescalate it.” She muttered and he growled. “I’m sorry.” She added but he shook his head.

“Dont be. It is I who should apologise, I should have been here.” He looked at his pack and growled again when Willa began to shriek about how the pack needed to see the truth. Many Pack members spoke up in agreement with Willa and everyone began to shout again.

Julian was about to shout at everyone to shut up but Nicole-feeling guilty- got his attention.

“I can just shift. It will be easier than sowing resentment if you take a Rogue’s side. Pretend to order me instead to regain peace.” Nicole growled in his ear and the man nodded before turning back to his arguing Pack.

“Everyone, Quiet!” he ordered and everyone did, looking at him. “Stand back and shut up! Haught,” he pointed at Nicole. “shift.”

“Daddy, no!” Waverly gasped and looked at Julian with a betrayed expression.

“No.” Nicole winked at Julian in such a way no-one saw but Julian squared his shoulders.

“I order you to shift.” Julian Repeated and Nicole lowered her head and nodded, beginning to strip and everyone backed up. Nicole turned her back on the crowd as she kicked off her boots as Waverly went to her side.

“Nicole, if you don’t want-“

“It is ok, Omega.” Nicole said softly as she pulled down her breeches, ignoring Wynonna’s wolf whistle at seeing the Alpha’s ass. “You better stand back.”

Waverly hurried away and turned back just in time to see Nicole instantly transform into the enormous, red wolf that had take Waverly’s breath away the first time she had seen it. Nicole’s beast shook out its shaggy, long coat, the animal’s tail curled proudly over her back, standing at her full height.

The omega had never seen anything as magnificent as the huge wolf and the rest of the Pack were awestruck as the animal took a step forward. Again some pack members fell to their knees in shock.

Nicole sat and glared at Willa, Robert and Champ, curling her lip at the agog trio, as if to say ‘Happy now?’

Some of the Pack broke into cheers as they realised the stories were true and they were bearing witness to a legend in the flesh. Nicole shook her head of the sound and went back to her clothes, shifted and dressed before turning around again. Everyone was staring at her but she growled.

“Now get back to work!” she ordered and sighed when everyone began to dissipate.

“Thank you.” Julian whispered to her before Waverly approached them and poked her father will her expression was thunderous.

“How could you do that? Nicole, are you ok?” the omega asked the redhead as she put hand on Nicole’s arm.

“Its fine, Waverly, we had a plan. Nicole knew it was the only way to calm everyone down and make me look strong.” Julian assured his daughter and Nicole nodded.

“they weren’t going to let it go.” The Alpha said. “but thank you.”

Julian smirked as the wind went out of his daughters sails before she squeezed her arm again before she went to join Jeremy who was babbling excitedly to himself about what he had just seen.

“Some of the soldiers will be absent for a fortnight while they work the mines for pulling out weapons on you.” Julian said and shifted back to his sandy coloured wolf to trot back to the pack house.

Wynonna ran over to her and punched her arm as she laughed in disbelief. “Holy Shit! You’re wolf is crazy big!”

Nicole couldnt help it and chuckled despite herself while nodding. “ I’m aware.”

“I don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t that! I just thought you would be a bit bigger. It’s bad ass.” Wynonna rambled and Nicole rolled her eyes as Rua puffed out proudly.

On the other side of the training area Waverly heard her sister calling her and found Willa striding towards her, looking angry and making the younger omega break out in a cold sweat as she flashed back to her childhood and she flinched when the older woman stopped in front of her.

“Why the hell did you back up that freak against Robert and I? We deserved to know and it’s not a good look to go against m- the pack.” Willa growled but Waverly shook her head.

“She shouldn’t have to do what you want, Willa, just because she’s different.” She bit back but her older sister sneered in response.

“Dont be ridiculous! She’s not special she’s a freak. You need to grow up.” Willa spat before stomping away, leaving Waverly angry, shaken and confused.

She forgot about her altercation pretty quickly when the Alpha appeared and told her to get back to training before the redhead observed them and gave them small corrections until she moved on. Waverly watched her go before she went back to sparring with Jeremy

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Nicole was leading a patrol through the forest in late winter. Wynonna, Waverly, Dolls, Eliza and Kate were following the red wolf after a short period of heavy storms that made it hard to properly patrol over the past week and Nicole knew that if more rogues were gathering to cause trouble then the weather would make it easier to hide. Heavy rain and snow storms washed away scents and tracks quickly, disguised sounds and made things less visible.

Nicole had only a short time left with the pack and planned on making sure the soldiers would have a secure pack land to keep safe when she was gone. She wasn’t looking forward to going back to her nomadic lifestyle.

The Alpha had kept to herself but she still formed somewhat of a a friendship with Wynonna, Eliza, Dolls, Doc, Mercedes and Kate. They had invited her on a few runs and to the tavern with them a number of times and she would miss the company. She would miss the comfort of her cottage, her bed and the good food she had been able to enjoy.

And if she was perfectly honest Waverly was what she would miss most.

Since everything had come to light the omega had been a support Nicole hadn’t known she needed. Often they would find each other in the forest or around the village before talking about something the omega had read or pack gossip, Nothing serious was spoken about and the Alpha found that the smaller woman calmed something inside of her but she didn’t know what. Sometimes they would just sit in comfortable silence and watch the world go by.

She ignored Rua’s interest in Waverly as well as her own. The omega hadn’t been anything other than kind to her and even if the feeling was mutual, she would be leaving, the omega was still with Champ as far as anyone was aware but Nicole hadn’t seen them together for a while. Not since that night in the forest. The redhead just hoped Waverly finally saw she was too good for that lazy lout.

Nicole had told Julian about what had happened but the man was also hopeful Waverly’s rose tinted view of the man was changing and simply chose to watch for now but he had also noticed the omega seemed less interested in Champ as she spent more time away from him.

Nicole could smell the incoming storm and rolled her eyes. The weather was cold and miserable in a way that sank into the bones and chilled the blood and she hoped the run of bad weather would break before she had to leave to return to her lonely travels

“Hey, Haught Shot?” Wynonna asked, pulling Nicole from her thoughts and the Alpha looked over her shoulder at the beta , now back in human form so she could speak to the Alpha. Nicole nodded to show she was listening. “Are you really leaving soon?” Wynonna sounded quiet down and Nicole notice Waverly stiffen a little before the redhead shifted to human too as they all came to a stop.

“Yeah, Earp. I’ll be leaving after the Full moon.” Nicole said and felt her throat burn at the words. Waverly shifted to and looked at Nicole in anger and sadness.

“The Full Moon is tomorrow night!” the short woman growled are Nicole, forcing her eyes to stay trained on the Alpha’s face and not wander. “Why so soon?”

“Because” Nicole started carefully as she looked at Waverly closely, wondering if she was imagining the omega’s disappointment, “my contract with your father has ended.”

“Oh.” Waverly said before Wynonna frowned, wondering what Waverly’s problem was. Nicole ignored Rua who was urging her to press the omega to find out what was wrong with the girl.

“Yeah, but surely Julian isn’t urging you to leave straight away, is he?” Eliza asked Nicole who chuckled and shook her head.

“Of course not-“

“Do you have somewhere else to be?” Waverly asked, accusation in her tone. Hurt too.

“No...” the redhead said softly.

“Drinks later?” Wynonna asked Nicole as the Alpha watched Waverly leave.

“Yeah sure.” Nicole agreed before dismissing them and hurrying after Waverly, rounding her to stop in her way and put her arm out “What is wrong?”

Waverly gave her a hard look and despite her diminutive stature Nicole found herself feeling intimidated all of a sudden.

“Nothing.” Waverly snapped and made to walk around the Alpha but Nicole blocked her path again. She really didn’t want the omega to be angry at her especially when she didn’t know why.

“Why are you mad at me?” Nicole asked softly and Waverly felt herself thaw when she saw the flash of hurt on the Alpha’s face and she huffed.

“I’m not mad at you.” The omega admitted with a growl as she looked down at her feet, careful to avoid looking at something else in view. “I’m mad you have to go...” she mumbled and Nicole tilted her head, unsure what to say.

“Why?” the redhead asked after a moment of awkward silence.

“Because you don’t deserve it.” Waverly growled and Nicole smiled a rare smile as Rua was scratching at her mind as she was prone to do when the omega was around. The wolf was telling Nicole to take the omega in her arms and hug her tight but the Alpha settled for reaching out to squeeze the omega’s hand.

“this was my agreement with your father, Waverly. Before I ever came here I had agreed to leave when the winter snow cleared. My time here had been a welcome respite but I am a Rogue and I must return to the road.” Nicole explained quietly and saw Waverly huff unhappily.

Truthfully Waverly wasn’t happy about Nicole leaving because she really liked spending time with Nicole. Even when Nicole was just silent Waverly and Angel felt relaxed around her, Waverly also never felt like the Alpha found her to be an annoyance. She didn’t want her time with Nicole to end. She liked being Nicole’s friend a bit more than she like her friendship with anyone else. Nicole just made her feel happy just by being nearby.

It didn’t hurt that the Alpha was exquisite to look at.

“But you’re alone out there! What if you get sick or hurt?” the omega asked as she gripped the Alpha’s hand tightly. Waverly looked so worried that Nicole let out an exhale before gently tugged the brunette closer and hugged her.

Waverly melted against her and returned Nicole’s embrace, standing on her toes to bury her face into the crook of Nicole’s neck, enjoying the heat of the Alpha’s body and the warm scent of the vanilla. The Alpha’s arms made her feel so save and were so comfortable she could curl and nap.

Rua howled as Nicole blushed at the feeling of their bodies pressed together until pulled back and gave her a tearful smile. “I’ll see you at Shorty’s later.” The omega said and walked away, leaving Nicole feeling a little discombobulate.

The alpha shifted and walked back to the edge of the village where she had left her clothes and dressed before she went to the cottage to collect some coins to buy the last of the supplies she knew would be hard to find or cost too much on the road.

Since Isa’s announcement many of the stall holders had been generous with Nicole but the redhead simply wanted to pay and move on but they wanted to speak with her, ask for her blessings as a member of the First pack. Everyone’s interest in her was uncomfortable, she thought as she handed over some coins.

‘Except Waverly’s.’ Rua quipped in her mind and the redhead rolled her eyes, not wanting to admit she could still feel the omega pressed against her.

When she was done she went back to the cottage and carefully packed the new bag she had paid the leather worker for. It was bigger and she had paid him to put the straps on it she could tighten around her legs. It hadn’t been cheap but she saw it as an investment.

She sat on the bed with a sad sigh when she was done and she sighed sadly. Her cottage was warm, tidy and comfortable. There was a comfort in being in the middle of a pack, the sounds outside of people going about their business outside, the smells of a pack, she would miss it when she went back to being alone.

She made herself something to eat but she didn’t have an appetite and put the bowl down. There was something she needed to do before she left that she was putting off but the Alpha needed answers.

She left the cottage and went to the house nearest the small temple that Isa was in charge of. The large cottage’s door opened before the Alpha reached the door and the Priestess gave her a small bow.

“Come in. We have much to discuss.” The beta woman said, sounding like she had expected the Alpha to call exactly at that moment. The Alpha scented the air to make sure nothing seemed off before she ducked to go through the low door frame.

The Priestess showed her to a corner of the large living area that was beautifully decorated with warm and exotically coloured wall hangings, a purple dyed bear fur rug lay on the floor that was littered with massive, stuffed pillows and in the middle was a low table painted in colourful patterns piled high with half melted tallow candles flickering away

“Sit, Alpha. Tea?” the older woman asked quietly but didn’t wait for a response before going over to the fire as Nicole lowered herself onto the pillows, looking around. She hadn’t been in anyone else’s home other than the Pack Alpha and she had never been in their inner living area. She forgot when you had a home you could fill it with what ever you wanted and the Priestess’s home was like her, beautiful, colourful and mystical.

Incense was burning as the woman joined Nicole and placed a cup of tea before the Alpha as she sat and gave Nicole a look that made her feel like she could see into her soul.

“You truly have no idea how powerful you really are...” the dark skinned woman hummed after a moment. “Not really.” She seemed amused by that as Nicole frowned slightly.

“what do you mean?” Nicole asked.

“You will fulfil your true potential soon.” Isa smiled before it slipped from her face. “in the challenges ahead you need to remember the Gods are on your side. The Gods chosen.”

“How do you know that?” Nicole asked in a hushed voice. “What does that even mean?” Isa reached across and pressed a finger to the Alpha’s forehead with a smile.

“You are the Alpha of the Red Wolf pack-“

“there is no more pack.” Nicole growled. “I was never in line to be Pack Alpha. My sire and dame where soldiers. Simple folk.”

“You are the last Alpha of the Red Wolf pack and as such you are the Pack Alpha. The Pack lives through you. You have the ability to rebuild your own pack in the lands you grew up in.” The beta smiled before sighing. “However before you can do that you have some challenges to face first.” The air in the room grew heavy.

“What? What do I have to do?” Nicole asked as Isa reached out a hand, palm up, smiling when the Alpha mirrored the movement and the beta looked at her palm as she gripped her wrist as the younger woman watched her closely. The Priestess then closed her eyes and threw her head back before beginning to mutter some prayers.

When she opened her eyes again she gave the redhead a kind smile but there was a sadness underlining it. She let out a heavy, deep Sigh and cupped the Alpha’s cheek tenderly.

“Save us all from the darkness coming to consume us, Red Rouge. Only you have the power destroy the heart of the hungry beast making its way towards us. When the moment comes, trust yourself, your wolf and the Gods. They will guide you and give you the strength you need.”

“Why did they let my pack die?” Nicole asked when Isa let go of her hand.

“The gods cannot save anyone when Death has marked them. Death is as much a part of life as being alive and they cannot interfere. If you are fated to die today then nothing the gods can do will change that. It was not a punishment or disinterest in the Red Wolf Pack. Your pack members now feast with the gods every night and run free in the ancient forests of the afterlife with the Gods every day, who treat them with great affection. They are favoured above all others.”

Nicole sat and digested the beta’s words as Isa watched her closely but the Alpha didn’t say anything for a long time.

“’You will find what you seek’. What did you mean by that?” the redhead asked when she finally spoke again.

“Drink your tea. All of it.” Isa said as she reached for a pouch off a nearby shelf and opened it to pour out bone runes onto the table as the Alpha did as she was told . The beta snatched the cup from her and looked down at the tealeaves left on the bottom of it as she continued to mumble, glancing up at Nicole and consulted her runes in turn.

When she seemed satisfied the Priestess gave the younger woman a knowing smile.

“I don’t want to spoil the surprise but listen to your wolf, trust her and soon you’ll know exactly what I meant by that.” The beta teased before she grimaced. “But you need to survive the upcoming fight before you can truly rest. Trust in your wolf, the Gods and especially the moon Goddess, they trust in you.” The woman said. “You are the force of good and those who are good will fall behind you. You must stop hiding on the Safe Road and hold your head high.”

Nicole nodded and stood before thanking the priestess. She had a lot to think about before she met Waverly and the others in the tavern.

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Nicole walked into the tavern after spending the past 2 hours sitting on the shore of a nearby lake as she ruminated on her conversation with Isa.

She wasn’t a Rogue... she had a blood right to be Pack Alpha of her pack. She could have a pack and a home. Most importantly she could have a family...

Unless she failed to triumph over whatever was coming.

‘You won’t fail.’ Rua growled. ‘She told you to trust me.’ The wolf had added smugly, making her human roll her eyes.

‘We can’t be sure. We don’t know what’s coming.’ Nicole had said back. ‘we don’t know when or where it will happen. Where do we go next?’

‘Home. Back to the mountain. If our fate is to be believed whatever it is will find us one way or the other. And I am sure with the Gods’ help we will beat anything that comes our way.’ The wolf said confidently.

‘I hope you are right.’

When she got to the tavern she saw Wynonna arm wrestling with Dolls at their usual table while there other friends watched and loudly cheers for who ever they had bet a few coins on. Waverly had been cheering for Dolls, much to Wynonna’s annoyance but the omega stopped when she smelled the Alpha and she gave Nicole a bright smile before abandoning her spectating and walked to Nicole’s side and gave the bar man, Shorty, a hand signal.

He nodded and quickly put two mugs of stronger winter cider on the bar that Waverly took and handed one to the redhead who was looking closely at the omega. Was it just her or did Waverly become even more beautiful since they had met?

Waverly’s hair hung loose down her back in thick, luscious waves. Her eyes were crinkled at the edges and her smile was radiant, she seemed to glow with a lightness she hadn’t seemed to have before and she blushed prettily when she noticed the Alpha’s burning look. Their eyes met and Nicole suddenly wanted to kiss Waverly but before she made a move to do just that there was a loud bang and everyone cheered. The Alpha and omega started and looked over to see Wynonna climbing onto her table with her arms raised in victory.

Nicole chuckled awkwardly before Waverly gently took her wrist and tugged her to walk her over to the table where they sat on small stools.

They talked and laughed all night with their friends. The soldiers would miss Nicole and her teachings, her friendship and protection. Nicole had been mostly stoic when she with them but they all noticed that Waverly seemed to be the only one who could garner a small smile from the female Alpha who hung on Waverly’s every word.

“Join us tomorrow night.” Wynonna said to Nicole. The following night would be the full moon and their wolves were in charge. They would shift at sunset and be forced to stay in wolf form until the following morning. The wolves would run free as a pack

The past two full moons Nicole had hidden somewhere most could not venture as she had wanted to keep her wolf hidden but now it was different. It had been a long time since she ran with a pack.

“Oh yes, Nicole!” Waverly yelped excitedly and Nicole nodded, Rua wagging her tail happily as the Alpha smiled at the omega, happy to have made her smile again.

“You’ll come and visit right, Haught?” Eliza said and the Alpha slowly nodded.

“Yes. I will try.” Nicole swallowed thickly.

“where will you go?” Wynonna asked and Waverly saw Nicole freeze for a moment before clearing her throat.

“I don’t know, I guess I will just start walking and see what happens.” The Alpha said carefully. Truthfully she didn’t want anyone to know she was going to her Pack lands. She didn’t know why.

“Waverly, Baby!” they heard and Nicole could smell stale sweat and alcohol, able to tell it was Champ before she turned her head. She bit back a growl as the male Alpha wrapped an arm around her neck and pulled her into a rough, slobbering kiss.

Wynonna and Eliza faked gagged, Dolls rolled his eyes, Doc huffed as his moustache twitched, Kate and Mercedes made disgusted faces. Nicole’s jaws tensed as she looked into her mug until she noticed Waverly was desperately trying to get out of her boyfriend’s grip.

She reached up and grabbed the man’s collar before she yanked him back with a grunt without looking at Waverly, hoping she wouldn’t make the omega angry but instead the omega stood, bent down and whispered Thank you into Nicole’s ear before she walked over to a groaning Champ who was doing a wonderful impression of a turtle that got stuck on his back so she helped him to his feet before pulling him outside.

She planned on ending it with Champ there and then but once he was out in the fresh air he fell over against the tavern and slumped to the ground, unconscious.

Waverly sighed and rubbed her forehead in embarrassed frustration. Champ had made a show of her once again and they hadn’t so much as said hello to each other in the past few weeks and she knew the only reason he wanted her was because he was horny and she was in the vicinity. She had come to accept she had been very wrong about him. He didn’t care about her.

She huffed as she looked down at him and decided she would go home. She couldn’t take the disappointed looks she would get from her sister and friends and his behaviour left her feeling mortified so she went to the Pack House and was relieved her parents were in there quarters so she wouldn’t have to talk to them and tell them why she came home so early when they knew she had been with the others in the pub.

She and her father hadn’t spoken about her relationship with Champ since the day he had told her if she chose him she would not run the pack.

Angel wanted her to go back to sit beside Nicole, with her pretty face, calm nature and delicious scent, it made her feel safe being so close to such a powerful fenrir but she was already pretty cut up about the Alpha leaving and knew it was better to just call it a night.

Unbeknownst to her Nicole’s mood had also fallen low. She had hoped that Waverly would come back but she didn’t and the Alpha felt like her stomach was after dropping at the thought of the omega being in Champ’s bed. The Ale tasted bitter suddenly and she put the mug down, told the others she would see them the following morning for their last training session and got up to leave.

When she got outside she could smell Champ again and found him lying in a heap, passed out on the ground. She ignored her excited wolf when they realised that Waverly hadn’t gone home with the man. They wanted to know where the omega went but they could smell her scent marking her short walk to the pack house. Nicole was disappointed Waverly never came back but she was glad the omega was safe at home.

Nicole went to her cottage and got into bed with a heavy heart but fell asleep quickly. It had been a long day.

She dreamed of the forest, of the Safe road and of her old pack. She dreamed of Isa’s words. She dreamed of a fierce battle and she dreamed of Waverly Earp, smiling at her.

She woke up the next morning to a knocking on the door and smelled that it was Julian so she got outside of bed to open the door.

“Alpha? Is everything ok?” Nicole asked, looking behind him to make sure the village was quiet.

“I came to talk to you, before you leave us tomorrow.” He smiled. “I’m sorry if I woke you.” He added.

“No, i should have been awake. Come in.” She showed him to the small stool and sat on the bed facing him. He took a deep breath as he reached into the inner pocket of his cloak and pulled out a hefty coin purse which he then tossed at her.

“the last of you wages, with a bit extra as a token of appreciation for everything you have done for me and this pack.” He said with a fatherly smile. “Many of us will miss you.”

“I must thank you again for the opportunity. It’s been nice to be off the road.” She said softly as she put the coin sack on the bed.

“Pack Alpha Haught,” Julian addressed her, knowing she spoke to Isa, “You are welcome here at any time and should you ever need the help of the Angel Pack we will answer your call.” He said.

“I appreciate that, Pack Alpha Charles.” Nicole replied, accepting her new place in the world and the man grinned.

“Where will you go?”

“I guess I should go back to my pack lands, rebuild my village. I just don’t know how I’m supposed to rebuild my pack when I’m the last one left.” She said softly

“Well... “ Julian smirked. “you could find a Mate, have some pups.” The female blushed when an image of the man’s daughter flashed in her mind but she quickly shook her head to get the omega out of it as Julian continued. “anyway I also wanted to invite you to Run with the pack tonight.”

Nicole’s mouth fell open, she hadn’t done a Full Moon run with others since her puppy hood. On the full moon when they shifted into their wolves when the moon rose and were unable to have much control over their animals. They would be unable to shift until morning. It was for their wolves.

Rua and Nicole had spent every one hidden or sitting looking at the sky. Even since she had been here she had been alone in the forest. She felt a lump burn in her throat.

“Thank you, I would be honoured.” She said thickly and the man smiled before he left her to ready herself for the day.

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Nicole walked over to the centre of the village before sun set, where the rest of the Pack were gathered, some already shifted into there wolf, some wearing robes and some standing naked, unbothered by the cold. Nicole was naked and when she came up upon Waverly and Wynonna, standing near the forest’s edge.

Waverly wrapped in a fur cloak gave the Alpha a bright smile before Nicole and Wynonna Fist bumped in greeting.

“I’m glad you’re joining us, Nicole.” Waverly said to her before they all watched the East for the sun to disappear over the mountains. Waverly quickly shook off her cloak and tossed it onto a crate nearby before they all shifted and the Pack members all let out excited howl while Nicole stayed silent.

Nicole couldnt communicate with the Angel Pack members in wolf form but Waverly’s golden wolf nipped playfully at Rua’s shoulder and play bowed when they had moved deeper into the trees and the Red wolf play bowed back before they began to chase each other around and their friends joined in.

They didn’t need to worry about Pack security tonight. With every pack member running around the Pack lands no Rogue would dare be here and it was time for their wolves to be free to be wild. They spend quite some time playing and this was the first time in many years since the Alpha or her wolf had let loose and they enjoyed themselves.

Julian and Michelle joined them at one point and they decided to hunt something down. Nicole didnt follow them as Rua wasn’t hungry and the Red wolf quietly slipped away to leave the others to their fun.

Instead the wolf trotted through the trees until they got the lake she had been to the day before. The red wolf sat on the shore and raised her head to stare up at the Moon and they began to plead with the Goddess to give her clear signs so she could find the right path quickly as tomorrow morning she would leave the pack.

‘What do you think is going to happen?’ Rua asked as they gazed up at the moon which was glowing brightly over head.

‘I don’t know.’ The human said in their mind but Rua’s head swivelled around quickly when the sweet scent of Apple and Cinnamon caught their nose. Waverly’s pretty, golden wolf was standing at the tree line and watching her intensely with her rich, hazel eyes; beautiful both in human and wolf form .

The giant, red wolf stood and turned to face the smaller, curious. Both wolves took a few steps towards each other before Rua’s interest was increased when the golden wolf came along side her to rubber the length of her body off the Alpha’s.

‘Angel?’ Waverly yelped in her wolf’s mind, shocked by what her wolf was doing. ‘what are you playing at?’ the animal ignored her as she continued to press herself against Nicole’s wolf before standing in front of her and presented herself to the Red Wolf with clear intention, holding her tail aloft and to the side . ‘Angel!’

Angel ignored her. She had had to endure Champ atop them for years and she knew that they both wanted this Alpha.

‘Rua, don’t you dare!’ Nicole growled when she got over the surprise turn of events because her wolf’s stance had changed as she could scent the arousal from the golden wolf. The human had no control over Rua tonight but that didn’t mean she was going to stay silent.

Rua ignored her as she circled the smaller wolf who had her tail cocked to the side.

‘Rua!’ Nicole barked as the wolves subtly danced around each other. It was more than obvious where this was heading and it was surprising that Waverly’s wolf had made the first move. Nicole knew Rua liked the golden animal but the wolf had never been with another and they were leaving the next day. Nicole growled when the red wolf blocked her out and all she could do was come along for ride.

‘Angel!’ Waverly hissed as the red wolf got into the position behind her. Angel had never let Champ’s wolf anywhere near her much to the male Alpha’s annoyance.

‘Waverly, you and I both know we want this Alpha. She wants us.’ The wolf purred as the Alpha hovered, waiting for another sign of consent from the smaller wolf. ‘Be honest with yourself.’

Waverly huffed before her mind went to the Nicole in her human form, her rich brown eyes, her soft, small smiles that showed off the barest hint of her dimples, those plump pink lips, her pale, flawless skin, her long, lean, well muscled body and the image of the Nicole soon morphed into imagining the redhead deep inside her.

How could she deny her wolf the pleasure she herself desired with the Alpha they both wanted so she shut up and the smaller wolf grinned before backing up to the bigger one.

The wolves spent the rest of the night together until the sun appeared over the pack lands and both wolves retreated to shift back to human form and left Nicole and Waverly panting and staring at each other wide eyed as they lay on the ground on the shore of the lake. They had felt everything their wolves had and they were both effected by it in human form.

The look they were sharing was burning and holding them in place as the tension rose until what ever was keeping them restrained snapped and they crashed into each other, burying their fingers in each others hair as they kissed in a hungry, desperate, deep kiss and rolled over so Waverly was under Nicole.

Waverly’s legs fell open wide for the Alpha and reached down to fist the Alpha’s cock, stroking it a few times before guiding it to entrance before she moved her hand to the Alpha’s ass and growled “Fuck me, Alpha.” against Nicole’s lips before letting out a guttural moan when the other woman slide into her dripping, swollen, delicious cunt, both of them gasping as the Alpha’s thick member filled her perfectly and her walls began to pulsate around it, her whole body feeling aflame as Nicole began to thrust her hips, slow and deep.

They swallowed each other’s moans as they continued to kiss while Waverly surrendered to the waves of pleasure the Alpha was causing to rip through her. The Alpha seemed to know exactly what Waverly needed and angled her hips to hit the perfect spot over and over again. The Alpha’s scent, her soft grunts, the way she responded to the omega’s body, the earth shaking pounding Waverly was experiencing, the Alpha’s touch was all intoxicating and it wasn’t long before her back arched, her nails dug into the Alpha’s shoulders and Waverly climaxed while letting out a chocked scream.

Nicole didn’t stop her punishing pace as Waverly trembled and whimpered in needy arousal as the sounds of Nicole’s thick member plunging into Waverly’s slick cunt filled the air around them. When Waverly’s body had finally fallen back Nicole pulled out of her turned her over and lifted her hips so the omega’s ass was in the air before she smoothly and easily reentered Waverly before they humped viciously until they both felt the Alpha’s knot begin to form.

Waverly leaned back and Nicole began to grind until the inflated ball of nerves at the base of her cock slipped into Waverly and locked them together as Nicole came, filling the omega’s womb with her seed as the smaller woman came so hard she went limp.

They collapsed on the ground as they panted, sweaty and exhausted from the vigorous sex, still tied together as they looked up at the early morning sky until the knot shrank and Waverly whimpered when the redhead pulled out of her. They both felt the loss when they separated and both of them felt suddenly shy.

Neither of them knew what to say and both of them were surprised by the turn of events that led to this moment. It had been even better than either could have anticipated and both women sad a wave of sadness when they remembered Nicole was leaving this very day.

As their breathing finally eased Waverly began to fidget uncomfortably and let out a disgruntled huff. Nicole turned to her with concern, worried the omega had been hurt in some way. “What’s wrong?” she asked the omega who sat up.

“Nothing, I had something sticking into my back.” The omega groused and they both let out a small chuckle before Nicole sat up too and looked at the beautiful brunette who’s skin was still flushed. In the early morning sunlight Waverly looked ethereal and Nicole felt a pang of loss and Rua growled are her, telling her to stay longer here with the omega. She couldn’t.

Being with Waverly had felt too good, almost like home, like she had found something she was missing.

‘Our mate.’ Rua purred as she nudged Nicole’s mind. The redhead stiffened for a moment before she scoffed. That wasn’t possible.

‘If that was true why didn’t we know that sooner? We have been here 4 months. Don’t confuse desire with mating.’ The human replied but she couldnt deny she didn’t blame the wolf for her wishful thinking. Nicole turned to look at Waverly who was looking at her.

“I... I’m leaving within the hour.” Nicole said awkwardly, unsure what else to say. Waverly lowered her eyes and nodded.

“I know...” she sighed. The omega felt a strong urge to ask the Alpha to stay longer but she knew it was no use. The Alpha had her own destiny to see to and now she would have no regrets when the Alpha left. “You better go and get ready. My father will want to see you before you go maybe wash....” the omega suggested and after a moment they both laughed and Nicole gave a resigned nod.

She stood and reached down a hand to help the omega to her feet and when Waverly didn’t let go of her hand when she was standing they were so close that neither of them could resist one last kiss. The omega’s arms wrapped around the Alpha’s shoulder’s as Nicole’s hands moved to her hips and Waverly was sure the other woman would feel the Goosebumps her touch caused on Waverly’s skin.

The soft kiss deepened and grew hungry again. Nicole wanted to take the omega again, maybe in the lake or up against a tree and she pulled away with the last of her will power, meeting the omega’s eyes and knowing Waverly wanted the same thing. But they couldn’t...

“Go...” Waverly ordered softly and Nicole bit back a whimper before she nodded.

“Goodbye, Omega.” She said and the smaller woman gave her a sad smile.

“Stay safe, Alpha.”

Nicole shifted to her wolf who bowed her head to the omega before they ran back to the village, both of them replaying the night’s events.

When she got back to her cottage she boiled some water and pulled her soap out of her pack before she reluctantly scrubbed herself of the omega’s scent and dressed in the clothes she had left on her bed for this morning.

When she was ready she looked around the cottage one last time and sighed -She would miss this place- before she walked out.

Much to her surprise she found most of the Pack gathered in the village centre waiting for her. Julian and Michelle were at the front of the group with Isa.

“The Pack wanted to say farewell.” Julian told her as they gripped each others forearms. Nicole felt choked up as she looked around at the smiling faces. Wynonna walked forward and pulled her into an Awkward hug.

“Dont be a stranger, Haught Damn.” The beta woman said thickly before Nicole promised she would be back someday.

“We have a gift for you, Alpha Haught.” Michelle said to Nicole as she made a hand signal and one of the stable hands came around the Pack house with Firefly.

“I cannot accept this, Omega Charles, you have already been kinder than I deserve.” Nicole protested but Michelle waved her off.

“You should not travel as a Rogue. You are Alpha of the Red Wolf Pack. We have also filled his saddle bags with some supplies. I hope we will see you again some day.” The Pack Omega said sincerely.

When Nicole had said her goodbyes to her friends she glanced around one last time and was disappointed not to see Waverly but she had to leave. She thanked Julian again and mounted Firefly.

When she was up on the horse she moved throw the crowd who had parted for her to pass and as she reached the edge of the village Waverly appeared between the trees and blew her a kiss before waving at her. Nicole gave her a soft smile and winked before she clicked her tongue to urge Firefly into a trot towards the Safe Road

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Nicole yawned and began to think about moving off the road to set up camp for the night. She wasn’t looking forward to sleeping on the forest floor again after sleep on a bed for months but at least she knew she had somewhere to go to. Her own lands.

‘Maybe now we have coin and smell of a pack we can get a room in an in? If we pass a village?’ Rua huffed and Nicole scoffed.

‘You are after turning into a pampered pooch!’ The Alpha said as she laughed as the wolf growled at her.

‘It would be better if we went back and climbing to omega’s bed. I’m sure Waverly would give us a warm welcome to her bed.’ The wolf said sadly and Nicole sighed.

‘Stop.’ Nicole ordered, feeling a pang of longing for the Omega, her lips tingling as she remembered their kisses. She shook her head as she turned her horse off the road and trotted into the trees to find somewhere to camp. It would at least be a distraction.

She found a small clearing with some grass beside a small creek and she nodded, happy with the spot as she dismounted and took Firefly’s tack and her belongings off the horse so he could rest and eat too while she set up her bed for the night and opened one of her bags to pull out some of the bread, cheese and dried meat she had packed.

She sat down against a tree trunk and chewed her food as she got lost in thought again while watching the horse graze until it got dark and she climbed into her makeshift nest, falling asleep quickly and dreaming of the Waverly.

‘Wake up’ a voice boomed in her mind what was not Rua’s and the human startled awake and sat up with a yelp.

“What the fuck?” Nicole growled as she looked around her but saw nothing but the horse but he definitely hadn’t spoke and it had sounded female.

‘I don’t know.’ The wolf growled as they began to scent the air but she couldnt smell anything over the smell of horse shit that suddenly hit her when Firefly dropped a load right beside her and she quickly stood up, stripped and shifted to her wolf and trotted away from her camp so she could smell better and immediately became alarmed.

On the wind she caught a whiff of Rogues, multiple and foul. She changed direction to follow the scent and almost gagged as it got stronger and stronger. She ran as fast as she could for an hour to find the source of it and When she finally came upon it she felt her blood run cool.

There was an army of Rogues, in wolf form, marching towards the Angel Pack lands. In fact the front door few dozen already crossed the boundary line.

Nicole felt panic course through her veins and Rua shouted at her to do something so she took a deep breath as she lifted her head into the air to let out a booming warning howl/battle cry and when she stopped she looked to see the small army had come to a halt and were staring at the huge red wolf who they could see in the distance.

In the village miles away Waverly awoke with a start when she heard Nicole’s Call and for a moment she thought she had dreamed it as she had been feeling morose about the Alpha’s earlier departure but she heard her father’s call to arms and she quickly got out of bed, grabbed her bow and quiver of arrows which she through over shoulders and ran out if the pack house before shifting and following Julian.

‘Dad, what’s happening?’ She asked her father via mindlink as she caught up with Him and Wynonna.

‘Yeah, is this a drill?’ The dark wolf asked and Julian growled.

‘No. What ever this is its real. We have intruders and it smells like a lot.’ He said to them, his sense of smell stronger than theirs. Waverly and Wynonna shared an worried look before Julian told his daughter to take all the archers as they needed the cover from the ridges near where they would meet the enemy and Waverly did as she was told.

When they reached the army they were shocked to see Nicole’s wolf was locked in combat with so many as the rest had watched or prepared to fight the pack. Nicole was brutally dispatching any that attempted to take her on but there was so many the giant wolf was quickly becoming swarmed.

Waverly snarled as she found a good position and her archers all shifted and notched their bows. Waverly shouted at the closest to Nicole to shoot at the rouges tearing at the Alpha while the others were to target the front lines to lessen the number her pack had to face.

Nicole caught Waverly’s scent through the haze of the sour scent of the rouges and the Alpha felt terrified the omega would get hurt but she could do nothing to protect her until she could get out from under the male wolfs biting chunks out of her but soon she heard the sounds of arrows flying and the tell tale thud when they hit their target before her attackers began to fall away.

Nicole was able to break out of the scrum as she continued to fight viciously.

Jeremy appeared beside Waverly and quickly offloaded more arrows from the bundle in her arms before quickly moving on to reload everyone else on this side.

Waverly was worried Nicole would get hit but she continued to shoot at the curs attacking her, Angel barking encouragement to her human every time they hit an enemy wolf and they tumbled away from the giant, shaggy, red wolf who was making sort work of some others.

The omega saw the blood covering Nicole and hoped none of it was hers. She would heal over night but blood loss would get her first if she was hurt badly enough but Waverly could see the enemy rogues thinning out as Nicole viciously killed one after another and her pack took on the rest.

After a short and brutal fight the rogues that were still alive turned tail and ran yelping and whimpering and some of the Pack gave chase to capture them while others turned to see to their injured pack members.

Waverly threw down her bow and jumped off the ledge to run to Nicole who was back in human form and kneeling on the ground covered in deep bites and lacerations. The omega skidded to a stop by her side.

“Nicole, are you ok?” she whimpered as the Alpha let out a pained grunt as she tried to stand but Waverly stopped her as Julian appeared and called for someone to go get carts to transport the injured.

“Nicole, thank you for the warning.” Julian said.. “I thought you would be long gone by now.”

“I was. I caught their scent and ran back.” Nicole groaned as she leaned back against Waverly, feeling weak and exhausted, closing her eyes.

When the Alpha woke up she was lying in a much finer bed than she had ever slept on before and it smelled of Waverly. She blinked her eyes open and found the omega asleep on her side beside Nicole, her hand resting softly on the Alpha’s chest which was bandaged up and she had no memory of how she had gotten here.

She knew she had been badly hurt but she could feel that she had mostly healed. She should get up and speak to Julian to see if he had learned anything else but as she turned and looked at the sleeping brunette beside her. she just couldn’t bring herself to move yet. Waverly cuddles closer to the Alpha in her sleep, almost like she sensed Nicole was awake.

The redhead smiled to herself as she gently pulled the omega closer to her and bit back a purr as Waverly snuggled into her side and Nicole felt tiredness over come her again.

Not long after she woke up again because the omega was stirring.

“You ok?” Waverly mumbled sleepily.

When they returned to the village after the fight Waverly saw to Nicole’s wounds with her mother, they were healing incredibly quickly but she had wounds that were so deep they still bled. When Waverly and Michelle washed and bandaged the Alpha Waverly told Dolls and Doc to bring her to her own bed while she saw to others.

Truthfully Waverly was relieved the Alpha was back but she was frightened by what this would mean. A mob of Rogues attacking a pack in such numbers was unheard of. If they has been caught unawares it could have been catastrophic for the Angel Pack.

Nicole being back also filled Waverly and Angel with a warm feeling.

They had spent much of the day before discussing their time with the Alpha in the forest and Waverly admitted to her wolf she had enjoyed every second of it.

When she had finally been able to go to bed to sleep for a short while she had been filled with a warm feeling to see Nicole in her bed and their scents mixed together. After she checked on her patient she had laid at the edge of the bed, not wanting to be to close lest she accidently hurt or wake her but she couldnt resist putting a hand on her chest to monitor the Alpha’s breathing while she slept.

“I am. Are you ok?” the Alpha’s voice was rough and deep as Waverly nodded in reply. “I must speak with Julian.” Nicole made to move but Waverly’s arm held her down.

“Rest for a little longer, he knows you were badly hurt and need some time.” The omega said as she moved her arm over the Alpha’s bandaged waist.

They fell asleep again but before sunrise a number of Alpha howls woke them up.

Those howls weren’t from the Angel Pack.

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Waverly and Nicole got out of bed, ignoring how they both wishes they didn’t have too and left the bedroom, running into Julian and Michelle.

“Daddy? Is-“

“Relax, it’s Nedley and Curtis. They are asking permission to enter our lands. Nicole, are you well enough to come with me to meet them?” the man asked the female Alpha who was about to agree but Waverly answered for her.

“No, she isnt. She lost too much blood. She needs more rest.” The younger omega said before pointing at her bedroom door and giving the redhead a look that told her not to disagree. Nicole gave Julian an apologetic grimace and the man seemed utterly perplexed by his daughter putting her foot down while Michelle gave Waverly an amused look before she and Julian left to greet the other pack Alphas. It was no coincidence they were here.

“I should go get Firefly.” Nicole said when Waverly closed the door but the omega gave her a gently push towards the bed.

“Eliza went to get him. She should get back in a few hours. Are you hungry?”

“No.” Nicole answered as Waverly crawled back into bed beside her but just as she was about to cuddle back into the Alpha’s side Nicole stopped her. Waverly suddenly felt embarrassed and her face fell but the Alpha pointed to the door which opened a second later and Wynonna marched in.

“Fuck me, Haught, you weren’t gone long.” The beta snarked as she dropped heavily onto the bed, forcing Waverly to press into Nicole who could have moved to make room if she had objected a second time but she didn’t and gave the omega a small wink before answering the intruder.

“I knew you couldn’t live without me, Earp.” Nicole grunted before she filled the sisters in on what she had happened to make her turn back. The sisters were very grateful for her actions. “I wasn’t sure you would hear my howl.”

“it was as clear as day. Makes sense Curtis and Nedley heard it too.” Waverly mumbled as she made herself comfortable against the Alpha.

“Who is Curtis?” Nicole asked.

“Our Aunt’s Mate, Curtis McCready, Alpha of the Nature Pack. His lands are to the north. He, Nedley and father are all friends and allies, a battle cry like that would have immediately have called to them too.” Waverly said sleepily before kicking Wynonna off the bed. “Now fuck off so we can get some more sleep before they get here.”

The beta scowled “Rude.” She growled playfully before walking out of the room.

Nicole immediately wrapped her arms around the omega who giggled, relieved the Alpha wanted to have her close but they said nothing before they each fell asleep again, unable to fight their exhaustion.

After a short gallop to the safe road Julian and Michelle spotted Randy Nedley, Curtis McCready and his mate, elder Sister to Michelle, Gus. Behind them stood a number of wolves, some of the best fighter the two visiting pack Alphas had.

Michelle and Gus, a short, slim, salt and pepper haired woman with a stern expression. She was not one to cross but everyone she knew well knew she was exceptionally kind. Julian greeted the other men.

“We came as fast as we could.” Nedley said gruffly. “What happened?”

“I thank you, my friends. We were attacked by an army of Rogues fenrir last night. We prevailed but I don’t know what to make of it.” He explained what had happened. “Did you hear the Howl?” he asked the men as they walked towards where the battle had taken place.

“Who the hell was that, Julian?” Curtis hissed, he and Nedley both having heard Nicole’s warning but unlike the Angel Pack they had never experienced anything like the Female Alpha and although Nedley had seen her wolf he had no idea of the truth.

“The Alpha of the Red Wolf Pack.” Julian smirked as the men and Gus stopped walking and stared at the Angel Pack Alpha and his mate.

“Red Wolf... hang on...” Nedley muttered as he remembered the woman who had saved him and his friend, the one who had Joined Julian over winter. “That woman who saved us?”

“what do you mean the Red Wolf Pack? That’s just a legend!” Gus scoffed but Michelle put a hand on her arm.

“No, Gus, the stories are real. She is of the First Fenrir, Isa confirmed it.” The omega told her sister who regarded her closely.

“Normally I wouldn’t question a priestess but that doesn’t make sense?” the beta woman growled.

“believe me, Gus, If I hadn’t seen it myself I would be sceptical too.” Randy said, scratching his cheek. “I saw her wolf.”

Julian and Randy told them in detail of their first meeting with the woman then Julian filled them in on everything else they knew about the woman as they travelled to the spot where the fighting took place. Some of the Pack members were still dealing with the deceased while others continued to track the enemy who ran.

The forest floor was covered in thick puddles of blood and broken arrows, clumps of fur and broken branches from nearby trees.

If had been chaos.

“We have to find out if anyone knows anything about this. Rogues don’t form a pack, they can’t. They have no pack lands or leaders and they can’t move undetected with that number so why did they try?” Julian said as they went back to the village where he ordered a large amount of food be prepared for the entire pack and his guests before Waverly emerged from her room, dressed and quickly hurried to her aunt and Uncle to hug them both.

Gus wrinkled her nose at the smell of Alpha on the smaller girl but it was very different from anything she had smelled before and when shared a look with Curtis before they saw the tall, redheaded woman come out of the omega’s room too but as Julian and Michelle didn’t seem surprised or perturbed at it so they were obviously fine with the situation

She had thought her niece was quite set on Champ Hardy.

“Nicole,  this is Michelle’s sister Gus and her Mate Curtis who is Alpha of the Nature Pack and you’ve met Randy of course.” Julian made introductions and the Female Alpha greeted them politely.

Nicole knew that the new comers had been filled in on everything, including her own identity. The stern beta woman was looking at her like she was trying to see right through her and the men seemed in awe.  Julian invited everyone to sit before they began to discuss which packs they needed to send word to.

All nearby packs would have to up their security.

“Surely after such a sound defeat the rogues won’t try again?” Curtis spoke up once they sat down and Julian looked at Nicole.

“Your thoughts?” He asked her. “You saw them moving before the fighting.”

“They were moving fast and with purpose. The number was almost enough to make up their smaller, weaker wolves.” The female Alpha said. “there were easily over a hundred.”

“Why your pack?” Nedley asked Julian who shook his head.

“No idea. The wolves we took refuse to shift to human so we can question them yet. Maybe Nicole can persuade them after we eat?” Julian turned to the redhead who agreed.

After a hearty meal Julian had the prisoners brought into the pack house by Doc, Dolls and Wynonna and the Pack Alphas and their Mates, Waverly and Isa stood watching.

The 5 beta wolves and 1 Alpha were still in their mangy wolf forms, some cowering and the Rogue Alpha was growling. Nicole looked at Julian who nodded and she let out a fierce snarl.

“Shift.” She ordered and they did, unable to resist the woman’s power as the others watched on, impressed by her power. When the men, all filthy and naked, shifted  they glared around at their captures.

“Why did you attack this pack?” Nicole growled. “the truth.”

The male Alpha on the ground spat at her feet but as soon as he did Nicole shattered his jaw and as he fell on his back writhing in pain she have the other prisoners a look.

“I won’t repeat myself.” She warned them so one of the smaller men spoke up.

“there were a number of packs attacked last night. Not just this one.” The beta told her making the Pack Alphas share surprised looks.

“how many were attacked?” Nicole asked.

“Three.” The man admitted

“Who were the other packs?” Nicole asked sharply.

“I dont know. Only the Generals knew.” The man said.

“Generals? Who leads you rogues?”

“Bulshar Clootie.” He said with a smirk, knowing the reactions he would get from his captures.

It suddenly went deathly silent and Waverly saw Nicole turn to look at her father.

Bulshar Clootie was a name she had heard before but she didn’t know where but by the looks on the men’s faces it wasn’t good.

He is dead.” Julian growled but the man on the ground began to chuckle.

“He was just laying low until he could make his plans. We would have fucking wiped you out if not for that freak bitch.” The Rogue scowled up at Nicole.

“where is he now?” Nedley asked but the man shook his head unwilling to answer but Nicole snarled in warning and he grimaced.

“The Old Mountains.” He growled and Nicole Stiffened. The Old Mountains were her homeland, her Pack Lands.

“Those are my lands!” she snarled and the man laughed.

“No they aren’t. They are his now.” The men on their knees all began to laugh. Julian gave Wynonna and Dolls a nod and the pair stepped up and dispatched the prisoners.

“Waverly, Michelle, can you begin writing letters to the Alphas of the other packs. There is a list in my desk. Wynonna, gather up our fastest wolves and tell them to prepare to deliver them. I’ll need Randy and Curtis to sign the letters too.”

“I’ll grab Jeremy, he can help Mama and I.” Waverly said and ran out of the Pack house.

“who is this Bulshar?” Nicole growled, Rua pacing in her mind.

“many years ago he and his pack went through our world viciously attacking smaller, vulnerable pack with is much bigger, more powerful one, taking land and killing any who opposed them. We eventually fought him back and chased him to ground but not before suffering terrible losses. He was never seen or heard from after. If he’s back and actually gathering Rogues to join him we need to act quickly. We just need to hit him once with a combined force of as many fighters as we can. Once we do your lands will be yours again.” Curtis explained.

As angry as Nicole was to know her home was invaded  this man sounded like a monster and she was never one to ignore someone who harmed others. She hated Bullies.”

“He’s rebuilt his army with Rogues. They aren’t as strong as pack fenrir but there are thousands of them. Most would join him for a place to stay and food. Something tells me this was him testing the waters to see how they did, how many he would really need and testing defences of smaller packs. Causing confusion.” Nicole said Just as Waverly returned and gave her a worried look. “he needs to be hit hard and fast with a large force.”

The 3 male Alphas nodded in agreement before Michelle, Waverly and Jeremy began to write letters to the other pack Alphas to warn them and call for the Pack Alpha Council to meet.

“Nicole, the pack Alphas find it normally very hard to agree on anything.” Julian explained. “they all want to be the one in charge.”

Nicole scoffed. Unsurprised.

“You are the strongest. You must show them who you are and show them your power. We can’t afford to waste time with the usual pissing contents. We need strong, decisive leadership in this.”  Julian said as he put a hand her shoulder as Nedley and Curtis agreed.

Nicole gave a stiff nod before telling Curtis and Nedley to send for all their soldiers.

“Then what?” Wynonna asked.

“then we gather packs along the way to a central location. It also means we are prepared if we come across another Rogue army. Send letters to the packs on we won’t cross on the way.” Nicole said, knowing they would be taken seriously if they had a 3 pack army at their back.

Nicole left the pack house and shifted. She needed to make sure nothing else was in the air.

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Nicole sat and listened to the Other Alphas speaking about ideas on who to go to next. She hadn’t said much since she got back from patrol. Robert and the other Alphas of the Angel Pack were listening with Willa, Wynonna and Waverly.

Nicole kept her eyes averted from Waverly who was sitting beside Champ. Rua had snarled in her mind when Champ had sat down and put an arm over Waverly’s shoulders heavily but they didn’t see the omega shake of the man’s arm and tried to move away but the room they were in was tightly packed with people and she had no choice but to stay beside them.

Waverly didn’t feel guilty. She hadn’t cheated on Champ. Until she was Mated she was free to sleep with whoever she wanted but had never thought she could because she had met her mate. However It was uncomfortable sitting in the same room as the man and Nicole. She knew Nicole was avoiding looking in her direction and she hated it.

She was brought out of her own thoughts by someone saying her name and she looked up at her father, smiling apologetically.

“Sorry, Daddy, what?”

“I said I want you to stay here.” Julian Repeated himself and saw his daughters confusion. “You will lead the pack with your mother in our absence.”

“But-“ Waverly started to argue, shocked but the man gave her a warning look.

‘I can’t risk leaving the pack without proper leadership. ‘ she heard her sire in her mind. ‘You are still my heir as things stand. You won’t argue.’

Waverly’s shoulders slumped and she looked at Nicole again but the redhead was still not looking at her.

“When do we leave?” Wynonna asked as she sharpened the dagger she normally kept in her boot.

“Our forces will be here by sunrise tomorrow. We leave then.” Nedley said before turning to look at the female Alpha. “Is that OK?” he asked her, deferring to her as their chosen leader. She was still getting used to that.

She nodded before hearing Robert growl as Willa scoffed loudly.

“Why is she in charge? She might be strong but she’s a Rogue.” Willa growled as she waved a lazy hand at Nicole who seemed unbothered. “You need to put Robert to help you with this.” The woman was surprised when the 3 pack Alpha males growled at her

“Willa, I think you better shut up.” Wynonna smirked at her and Nicole stood up.

“I am going to sleep. I will meet you at sunrise.” She said to the Pack Alphas and left the Charles private rooms. Eliza had put her belongings in her old cottage and she felt a sense of calm come over her as she stripped and crawled into the familiar bed.

She closed her eyes and Waverly’s face appeared, smiling at her. She let out a huff as Rua whimpered.

‘Why aren’t you fighting for her? Why are you letting him paw at her right in front of us?’ The wolf cried, insulted and angry and very confused. Why wouldn’t her human do what she really wanted to do and claim the omega.

Nicole felt her eyes burn and she began to blink back tears.

‘We were just a once off. I was supposed to be gone and she was going to mate with him. She is free to do what she wants.’ Nicole said sadly as she curled up, hoping to drift off to sleep.

‘She was happy we came back.’ Rua argued. ‘She put you in her bed. In her room and she reached for us!’

‘Rua, stop.’ Nicole groaned and blocked out the animal. She didn’t want to think.

Back in the Pack House Waverly was thankful the meeting had ended so she could get away from Champ. He had continued to try and touch her the whole meeting and she was sick of him. She also was upset about having to stay here but she understood and knew there was no point in arguing with her father. Protecting her pack while Julian was gone was a big responsibility in itself.

As soon as Julian dismissed them she quickly stood and made for her bedroom without saying anything but Champ followed her, stopping her door from closing and giving her a lecherous smirk as he shut it behind him. He licked his lips and made to touch her before he sniffed the air and smelled Nicole.

“What the fuck!” he growled and he grabbed Waverly’s bicep and she yelp in pain.

“Let go of me!” She pushed him away but he didn’t.

He dragged her to the bed, sure he would find evidence of his suspicions but when he pulled back the sheets she saw small dried patches of blood all along where someone was lying. His confusion was evident and Waverly pulled her arm out of his grip and shoved him back.

“She slept off her injuries here, Asshole. Get out.” She was angrier than Champ had ever seen her and the Alpha knew he had to charm her so he gave her another smirk.

“Im leaving in the morning. We wont see each other for a while. How bout you give your Alpha something to remember you by?!” he reached out for her but she stepped back and took a deep breath, preparing herself for what was to come, anxious but determined.

“We are done, Champ.” She said, expecting severe pain at the rejection of her Mate but when it didn’t come she let out a huff of laughter. “You are a horrible person and I know now you are not my Mate.”

Champ was shocked. He thought his control over her had been unbreakable. He suddenly saw his future as Pack Alpha disappear as he had not known of Julians earlier decree and he snarled before back handing Waverly across the cheek but the woman didn’t back off. She growled and pointed to the door.

“Get out or I call for my father.” She warned and he snarled.

“This isnt over. You’ll come crawling back when you realise no one else wants such a pathetic little bitch.” He growled before storming from the room.

Angel barked excitedly and congratulated Waverly for finally ending things and seeing the light.

Waverly knew for certain Champ wasn’t her mate the moment she and Nicole’s wolves had begun mating. Neither Waverly or Angel would have wanted to if Champ had truly been her True Mate.

She let out a breath of relief and looked at her bed. She needed to change the sheets but it was so late.

Angel made a suggestion and Waverly smiled before she left the pack house and made her way to Nicole’s cottage. She knew the Alpha would smell her coming in and when she opened the door she saw the Alpha was looking at her with surprise.

Waverly shook off the dress she had unbuttoned on her way over and Nicole’s surprised expression turned to hunger as the naked omega made her way to the bed. The Alpha lifted her blanket in invitation and as soon as Waverly was laying down beside her she wrapped her arms around the Alpha’s neck and pulled her down to connect their lips.

The kiss started slow and soft but soon grew hungry.

Nicole had no idea what had happened but she definitely wasn’t going to question it. Not when Waverly’s fingers were buried in her hair, kissing her but she needed to know one thing.

“Am I dreaming?” she whispered when they finally broke for air and she felt Waverly smiled against her lips.

“No.”

“OK, cool.” The Alpha grinned before she kissed the now giggling omega again. She felt Waverly’s hands more down to her hips and she felt the omega push gently, signalling for Nicole to roll onto her back but when the Alpha did the omega followed her, still kissing her and let out a strangled noise when Waverly’s hand reached down to fist her semi hard member which instantly hardened and rose to full attention as soon as the omega made contact and Waverly wasted no time guiding the Alpha to her entrance and lowered herself onto Nicole, both of them letting out moans as they sank into each other and reconnected their lips.

Nicole got lost in the feeling of Waverly around her and after a few upward thrusts she and the omega found a rhythm that was slower than their heavy rutting in the forest but just as delicious, taking their time as Nicole’s mouth moved down to suck, lick and nibble on the omega’s neck, feeling Waverly’s hips stutter and heard her gasp as her teeth scrapped over the woman’s scent gland but Waverly didn’t pull back which made the Alpha feel stupidly good and she couldnt help the possessive little growl she let out against the woman’s throat which seemed to send Waverly over the edge. She came hard and collapsed against Nicole’s front, feeling breathless and satiated.

“You are really good at that...” Waverly purred as she nuzzled the Alpha’s throat and giggled when the Alpha rolled them back over so the omega was under her and they kissed again. Nicole thrust into the omega slow and deep and Waverly’s giggle was cut off when it turned into a obscene moan and her nailed dug into the Alpha’s shoulders.

Nicole filled her so well and she seemed to know exactly how to bring her incredible pleasure, unlike anything she had ever experienced before. It felt like she was made for the Alpha to fuck and she loved it. Nicole was the perfect mix of gentle and hard, tender one moment and rough the next but always tentative, giving the omega every opportunity to tell her to stop but Waverly never did. She was Nicole’s totally in that moment.

When she felt Nicole’s knot begin to form she let out a keening whimper and moved her hands down to the Alphas ass as she began to grind against the redhead fervently.

She had never been knotted properly by Champ, he only got one during his ruts and he never lasted long enough to put it into her fully as it had been incredibly uncomfortable but Nicole had her so wet with slick and the Alpha’s pre-cum that even though Nicole was working with much more than her ex she took the female Alpha’s knot easily and her whole body reverberated with pleasure as the Alpha filled her while worrying her scent gland.

She bit her lip to keep from offering her throat to the Alpha to claim her fully like she and Angel really wanted too.

When their orgasms passed Nicole gentle gathered Waverly in her arms and rolled them back to their previous position, grunting at the tugging on her knot but ignoring it. The Alpha pulled the blankets to cover them and purred when Waverly tucked herself under her chin, nuzzling her chest, purring contently as she listened to Nicole’s heartbeat.

Neither of them had ever been so comfortable and after sharing some soft, sweet kisses, Nicole’s knot shrank and she slipped out of the omega who shifted so she was closer to Nicole’s face.

“Stay safe out there, Cole.” Waverly mumbled sleepily and Nicole smiled softly, ignoring the Wave of sadness she felt at the thought of leaving the precious woman in her arms.

“I will.” She whispered.

“Promise?” Waverly asked almost inaudible and Nicole placed a soft kiss on the omega’s forehead.

“Promise.” I’ll come back she wanted to add but stopped herself.

They awoke the next morning in the same positions they fell asleep in and both of them were reluctant to leave the warm bed. This time there was no awkwardness between them and they shared some more kisses until Waverly groaned and sat up.

“Daddy’s called the Pack. They are going to leave in an hour.” She said, pointing to her head to indicate it had been through mind link she had heard the order and Nicole huffed and slipped an arm around the omega’s waist and pulled her back into her embrace as Waverly giggled.

“So we have another 45 minutes to kill before I gotta get ready to leave.” Nicole purred suggestively as she kissed along the smaller woman’s throat. “I got some ideas...”

“As tempting as that is...” and that was very true, Waverly would happily let the Alpha use her as she saw fit until she was a quivering mess. “You will he travelling with my father and unless you want him too know exactly what we were up to you better wash.” Waverly smirked at the redhead who let out a chuckle and nodded. The omega gave her another chaste kiss and climbed out of bed. “I will make you breakfast while you do that.”

Nicole dug into her bag and pulled out her bar of soap and her wash cloth, her clothes and told Waverly which bag her food supplies were in, kissed her cheek and walked out of the cottage, still naked and ran down to the lake. It was dark still but the village was alive with Activity as everyone was preparing for the departure.

She scrubbed herself as best she could. She liked the omega’s scent on her but she was right. Julian would know and he probably wouldn’t be happy about it.

When she got back they sat down and ate in comfortable silence.

“I better go.” Waverly pouted, she too need to wash before she saw her father off. Nicole also didn’t want the omega to leave but she understood. “I’ll see you at the send off.” The omega added before smiling into the kiss Nicole gave her before they said goodbye.

Waverly hurried home and hoped no one would see her before she had a chance to wash and change but she cursed her luck when she walking into her family’s private quarters and found her mother and Aunt speaking as they packed bags of supplies for their Mates. The women looked at the dishevelled omega in surprise, obvious by the smell exactly where she had been.

“Dont!” the younger omega growled at the now smirking women, storming into her room.

Michelle and Gus shared a look before they chuckled and the younger sister let out a sigh of relief.

“What about the Hardy boy? Wasn’t he sitting beside her in the meeting?” Gus asked.

“I have no idea but i don’t care as long as she’s looking elsewhere. We can grill her after her father leaves.” The blonde woman joked.

“with both her lovers?” Gus asked seriously before they both broke into a fit of giggles.

When it was time to leave the pack gathered outside the Pack house to wish their warriors well, families, friends and mates were sharing goodbyes.

Waverly hugged her father tightly after she had said goodbye to Wynonna, Doc and Curtis. “Good luck, Daddy, I love you.”

“I love you too.” He kissed her forehead, smelling Nicole on his daughter and assumed it was because Nicole had slept in her bed the previous night. “Trust your gut and treat the pack well. I know you’ll make me proud.” He said tenderly before he went to say goodbye to Michelle.

Waverly looked around and saw Nicole nearby checking Firefly’s saddle as she talked to Eliza but she looked over her shoulder when she smelled Waverly and gave the omega a bright smile.

“Hey, E, can you give me a moment?” Nicole said to the blond who looked surprised for a moment before smirking and walking away. Waverly walked up to Nicole and put a hand on her back.

“Remember what you promised me last night.” She said and Nicole nodded, smiling down at the omega.

“I remember.” The Alpha purred before Waverly hugged her tightly before they kissed, not caring who saw them.

“Well that’s a new development.” Julian said to his mate in surprise and Michelle smirked.

“very new but If it makes her look away from Champ-“

“I have no objections.” He chuckled before he told everyone to move out. Some were riding horses and some would be in wolf form and everyone finished saying their goodbyes.

Waverly sighed sadly and stepped away from Nicole who took her hand and kissed her knuckles as she looked deep into the omega’s eyes before she mounted the horse and moved to the front of the line as Julian ordered them to start moving as the Charles pack members staying behind shouted and cheered for the warriors.

Waverly joined her Mother, Aunt and sister Willa. Michelle put an arm around her youngest daughter’s shoulders. When the warriors were out of sight Michelle and Gus rounded on Waverly with smirks.

“something to tell us?”

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Nicole shifted uncomfortably in her saddle. She and the other Pack Alphas were waiting for their messenger to come back with a response to their request to meet with Alpha Moody of the Black Rock Pack.

They had been on the road for a number of weeks, asking permission to speak to each pack Alpha of any lands they passed through. Most met them with suspicion as they had an ever growing army at their back but once Julian explained the situation every pack Alpha committed warriors they would send on to the Capitol as they all remembered Bulshar’s earlier attacks from years ago and the thought of an army made up of Rogues was a worrying and by now word of the attacks on other packs had spread.

Nicole had decided not to reveal who she was until the Pack Alphas met in the Capitol. She didn’t want rumours to spread and instead she elected to leave the speaking to Julian, Nedley and Curtis.

She sat up and gave Julian a nod to let him know she heard the messenger returning and when he did, Robin shifted and told them Richard Moody would met them but they had to leave their army on the safe road.

Nicole followed the 3 pack Alphas with Wynonna, Doc and Robert over the pack boundary and Robin led them to the pack house in the centre of a large, bustling town where a number of men in armour with spears met them and walked them though the large doorway and into a large hall where the Alpha of the Black Rock Pack was waiting for them.

The older, black man wore a stoic expression as he watched his guest walk towards him and he sniffed the air before his eyes settled on Nicole. It had been a very long time since he heard of a Female Alpha walking around.

“Alpha Charles, Alpha Nedley, Alpha McCready. Welcome.” He said evenly. “I assume you’re here about the recent attacks?”

“Yes. We are sending word out to all packs. You remember the destruction Bulshar caused before. We don’t know exactly how many rogues he’s got but there are thousands of Rogues out there and that’s enough to overwhelm most packs.”

“How is he still alive? He’s got to be close to one hundred.” Moody said, looking weary. “Who are your companions?” he asked as he looked at Nicole again.

The female Alpha tensed under his gaze and forced herself to avert her eyes to show submission to keep her cover and Julian knew Richard, a shrewd man, didn’t give a damn about Robert, Wynonna and Doc and really he just meant Nicole. The Angel Pack Alpha bit back a growl, a rush of fatherly affection for the redhead made he and his wolf angry at Moody for his blatant stating. Nicole was not some curiosity.

“My stepdaughter Wynonna and her mate Doc. And this is my other stepdaughter’s mate, Robert.” Julian looked at the mohawked man and then Doc and chuckled in surprise like something had just occured to him. “You know, Boys...I don’t know do I call you two ‘my son-in-laws’ or ‘stepson-in-law?’ What does the ‘in-law’ part mean anyway?” he rambled off for a moment, taking his own petty revenge by making Richard wait a few more seconds, knowing it would frustrate him.

Robert, Nedley, Curtis and Moody gave Julian baffled looks, unsure what to make of the man’s out of character tangent while Nicole, Wynonna and Doc bit back smiles, knowing exactly what he was doing.

“And this one?” Moody loudly asked as he pointed to Nicole, barely hiding his impatience.

Rua snarled In the redhead’s mind at their host but Nicole kept her cool. She was used to this, to be treated as a freak by rogues and pack fenrir alike when she was unfortunate enough to come across them but this was the first time since she learned she was a Pack Alpha, accepted her fate, and it made her want to puck the man right in the jaw but she couldnt jeopardise the plan.

“This is my finest Warrior, Nicole Haught.” Julian said proudly, patting her shoulder and winked at her.

“Bullshit.” Moody laughed. “If you had a female Alpha in your pack word would have spread. What pack are you from?” he directed at her.

“I am a Rogue.” Nicole said easily and Moody’s face morphed into disgust before Julian let out a warning growl.

“What? You brought a Rogue into my pack?” the darker man snarled but Julian stepped between him and Nicole.

“Careful what you say, Richard. Randy and I owe this woman our lives and If it wasn’t for her my pack would have been destroyed in the Rogue attack. I won’t tolerate you disrespecting her any further.” Julian said quietly but his wolf was snarling in his mind, forcing him to stare down the older man.

Politics amongst the Pack Alphas was a delicate dance. One wrong move could start wars. Inner pack politics was simpler. The strongest wolf in the pack usually challenged the current Alpha when their wolf told them to and the transfer of power was usually smooth in the average pack, generally not much changed day to day. However Pack Alphas made the agreement that they would settle their minor disputes in quieter ways. No one wanted to lose their Pack to another Pack Alpha.

Stare downs were simple, the first to look away, the ones who’s wolf was weaker would submit on the issue.

Richard huffed as he lowered his eyes and went back to his chair.

“will you bring Warriors to the Capitol?” Julian asked after a moment of tense silence.

“Yes. I already committed 250 fenrir and 100 archers. I will see you in the Capitol.” Richard replied before waving dismissively to let them know to leave. When they were back on their horses Nicole gave Julian a grateful smile, he was a good Alpha.

“They will know the truth soon and they will treat you as you should be.” He said to her but she shrugged, not upset.

“I’m used to it. I doubt they will believe it and I don’t care but I don’t want to lose this coming war.”

They turned their horses west and rode on to the next back.

A couple of weeks later they arrived at the Capitol. No one owned the Capitol city, it was open to all and any issues were dealt with by the Alpha council members who were voted in every 5 years.. there also was a smaller council made up of betas and omegas who dealt with trivial day to day things.

Nicole had never seen so many people in one place. The noise and smell of the city was overwhelming to her stronger than normal senses and she bit back a whimper as she followed the other pack Alphas to the Grand Hall where the Alpha’s were to meet.

Their army was camped outside the city walls with many other packs fighters. Bulshar had attacked more small packs and wiped out everyone bar children who’s parents had fallen. What happened to those poor pups was unknown for now

When they dismounted their horses Nicole pulled the hood of her simple cloak over head and followed the men into the Grand Hall where easily a hundred pack Alphas were shouting and posturing at each other. Some beta and omegas were dotted around the room too, mates of some of the Alphas.

‘Male Alpha’s are fucking idiots.’ Rua huffed in her mind and Nicole agreed.

‘It smells so, so bad in here!’ Nicole could tell that the Pack alpha’s without true mates had taken advantage of the many brothels in the city and it absolutely reeked.

Some of the Alpha’s greeted Julian, Nedley and Curtis warmly as they were well liked. Nicole stayed back and kept her head lowers but her scent cut through some of the foulness in the air and caught the attention of some of the males close by. They looked around but with so many bodies and the Female keeping a low profile they didn’t know where the scent was coming from.

Nicole watched as her companions spoke to row of Alphas sitting at a high table and they spoke quickly before the man in the centre seat who was portly and bald with a short beard stood and banged a small gavel on the table.

“Quiet!”

Silence filled the room, not because the man was powerful but because in this room they respected him as head of the Alpha Council.

“Who’s that?” Nicole muttered to Nedley who huffed.

“that bloated, old Billy goat is Alpha of some rich pack near the southern coast. Cryderman I think is his name. He’s a blow hard. Keep yer head down for now.” The olde man whispered and gave her a small wink .

“we all know why we are here. We ride out in two days time. We have sent scouts out to Red Wolf Mountain, we hope to figure out where Bulshar has them camped out but the mountain range is treacherous and vast, parts of it are impossible to reach which helps.”

Nicole snorted softly. Those impossible to reach areas was her home, protected by ancient magic. At least it was until the Attack on her pack ten years ago.

She just hoped that the Rogue army hadn’t managed to get to her Village.

Soon, non pack Alphas were asked to leave so they could discuss more sensitive information. Nicole and Julian’s eyes met and the Female nodded. She took a deep breath. It was now or never.

She pulled down her hood and straight away someone pointed to her and shouted “get her out of here. She’s a rogue!”

It was Moody and soon the room erupted into shouts of anger and protest but Nicole stood tall as they men rushed at her.

She released her wolf and let out a powerful, deep, primal howl that made the Pack Alphas freeze, exposing their throats while their wolves bowed in submission to the woman.

“Allow me to introduce you all to Nicole Haught, Alpha of the Red Wolf Pack.” Julian said with a grin.

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Nicole threw the bones from the rabbit she had just eaten into the camp fire. She was deep in thought about the days events and wasn’t paying any attention to her friends conversation around her.

After Julian had made the introduction and she had been revealed the room full of Male Pack Alphas had been in shock but some of them didn’t believe it even if their wolves submitted to this strangely powerful woman.

“Its a legend!” One man shouted and others agreed.

“the First Fenrir Pack died out centuries ago!” another had yelled and some laughed in relief, desperate for anything to disprove the woman’s story. She might be the only female Alpha most of them had met but her power meant they could lose their own positions.

Others also began to make jokes and some even started mocking her as Moody shouted that she had admitted to him that she was nothing but a Rogue.

Nicole rolled her eyes as the men all began to laugh loudly and one man thanked Julian, Curtis and Nedley for lightening the mood with the joke

“I needed that laugh!” One man chuckled before Cryderman told Nicole to leave but the redheaded woman stood her ground and levelled him with a cold stare.

“If you don’t leave right now I will have you removed. You are not allowed inside the city walls.” The head Councillor scoffed, ignoring his wolf who was snarling at him to swallow his pride. She was too powerful.

“You are welcome to attempt to removed her but I wouldn’t recommend it.” Julian grinned and his jovial confidence made some of the other Alpha pause. One brutish man grabbed her by the wrist and tried to shove her back in the direction of the door but Nicole lifted the man easily with a fist around his throat and sent him flying through the air into some of the other men who fell back as the others gawked at the her, gobsmacked by the woman’s strength. Even the strongest Alphas couldn’t do that. She tossed him like he weighed barely anything.

“can’t say you weren’t warned.” Nedley chuckled as the men stumbled back up to their feet, the Alpha who came at Nicole groaned painfully as he stood up and he gave the redheaded woman a small bow, submitting and accepting his defeat respectfully and Nicole acknowledged his act with a slight nod before she looked back at Cryderman.

“I am the Last of the First Fenrir.” She said, a deep growl in her voice. “Believe me or don’t, I truly don’t care but I am a Pack Alpha and it’s my land -my home- that bastard is hiding in and I want him out!” Nicole’s eyes flashed gold and she took a step closer to the men who all backed up nervously. “So drop the attitude and don’t fuck with me.” She snarled.

Cryderman and the other men all nodded vigorously. All of them were in terrified awe.

“Good.” Nicole said before patting the chubby, bald man’s cheek. “We move out tomorrow. Send scouts out to meet anyone coming to join us to make there way to Red wolf Mountain and meet us on the eastern side of the mountain.” She ordered before she lead them to the War table in the corner where they began to plan.

Back at the camp fire Nicole wiped her hands on her breeches and sighed. Rua nudged her.

‘You should sleep.’ The wolf said and Nicole knew she was right. She had barely slept since they had left the Angel Pack. She tried but she couldn’t get comfortable nor in her quietest moments could she stop her thoughts from turning to Waverly. She missed the omega’s warm body pressed against her, her sweet apple pie scent mixed with her own as they slept.

Nicole really missed Waverly.

Her stomach twisted horribly when she was pulled out of her thoughts by a loud bang followed by laughter and looked over her shoulder to see Champ at another fire with his idiot friends and the women they had hired to warm their beds for the night and her fist clenched.

‘he is not worthy of her.’ Rua growled.

‘No he isn’t.’ Nicole growled back, still unaware that Waverly had finished with the Male Alpha, even if the omega had chosen her bed the night before they left and she could be with who she liked but Nicole couldn’t understand why he would ever want to be with anyone but Waverly Charles.

She huffed to herself before she got up with her tankard and refilled it from the barrel of wine nearby and gulped it down, trying to wash the bitter taste in her mouth and went to her tent. She crawled into her cold, hard nest and hoped the wine would warm her and help her drift off to sleep.

She slept fitfully and felt stiff and sore when she decided to get up. She went to the nearby creek to wash and prepare for the day’s journey. She was alone at first but soon she heard the snap of a twig underfoot and smelled a female beta’s floral scent. The Alpha looked up to see a beautiful woman, about her age with darker skin and a slim, tall figure, naked, obviously here for the same reason as Nicole.

The redhead turned back to continue her washing as the beta came closer.

“Mind if I Join you?” the woman asked sweetly. Nicole didn’t and shook her head. “I’m Shae from the Vegas Pack.”

“nice to meet you.” The Alpha said gruffly. She didn’t want to talk.

“Is it true what everyone is saying?” the woman asked as she sat down, close to Nicole and made sure the Alpha could see everything on display. Nicole had to admit that the woman was gorgeous but she wasn’t who she wanted.

“Dunno, what are they saying?” Nicole asked as she scrubbed herself. She hoped the woman would take the hint and leave her alone but instead the woman leaned closer to her, her smile faltering slightly when the Alpha backed up.

“That you are the Alpha of the Red Wolf Pack.” Shae purred but her smile turned victorious when she saw the redhead tense. “I also heard your wolf was Magnificent... want to show it to me?”

Nicole huffed angrily and washed herself off, ignoring the other woman as Rua told her to run the beta away. The wolf wouldn’t tolerate any other woman trying to distract the Alpha away from Waverly. As far as Rua was concerned the omega was the only one for them.

“Do you have a mate?” the beta decided to ask next and Nicole bit back a growl. The Alpha’s mind went straight to the omega she left behind and she felt a wave of sadness crash over her. She knew Waverly wasn’t her true mate despite what her wolf and her wolf wished and she was free to do as she pleased, as was the omega but Goddess, she couldn’t even if she wanted to.

Without saying anything she stood and walked off, away from the woman who was frowning at her back while Rua bounced in Nicole’s mind. Much to their annoyance Shae got up and followed them but she froze when Nicole snarled over her shoulder.

“hey, I’m so sorry.” The beta woman whimpered as she exposed her throat. “I didnt mean to pry, my father told me about you and I got over excited. I’ve never met a female Alpha and the first fenrir were nothing but myths to me until today. I didn’t mean to offend you.”

Nicole sighed and her shoulder sagged, she was so tired. She nodded to acknowledge the beta’s words before she went back to her tent, dressed and crawled into her bed.

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The following morning the Army moved out with Nicole at its head, followed by the rest of the Pack Alphas. She could hear them speaking about her even though they were a distance away. The men were wary of her and she didn’t care. She kept her eyes ahead as she listened to them try to question Julian, Curtis and Randy who said that she had told them all what she wanted them to know.

She followed Rua’s directions for many hours, knowing she was going home, terrified of what she would find there. She may have an army at her back but one was ahead and she needed to focus on her battle plan and stop letting her mind wander to Waverly.

She wondered what the omega was doing now and Rua chuckled in her mind.

‘You want to know if she thinks of you as much as you think of her.’ The wolf said knowingly and Nicole huffed. ‘You know we could always shift and make our way to her. We could catch up with the army in a few days.’ The animal continued and Nicole couldn’t help smile. She could admit that that sounded tempting but she snorted.

‘And tell Julian what exactly?’ The redhead scoffed

‘That we are working on making him some grandpups.’ The wolf grinned and Nicole laughed lightly, knowing the wolf was joking but she felt a pang of longing. She told herself that she still wanted a mate, a family, a home but when she tried to imagine that mate and that life it was always Waverly’s face she saw. Maybe it was wishful thinking but it always cause a warm feeling in her chest.

“Alpha Haught?” Nicole heard and looked over her shoulder to see Shae, the beta from the night before, trotting her horse forward to catch up with her and followed by a man she could smell was Shae’s sire. A pack Alpha she recognised from the meeting the day before.

“Beta Pressman.” Nicole said gruffly, unhappy to be pulled from her thoughts.

“I would like you to introduce you to my Sire, Alpha of the Vegas Pack, Alistair Pressman.” The darker woman purred and Nicole felt her wolf's hackle raised. This woman didn’t know Nicole at all and she had no right to act so familiar. Nicole glanced at the man who bowed his head and she huffed.

“We met.” She said before clicking her tongue and urging Firefly to trot quickly ahead, not wishing to talk to the woman or her father who she recognised as the man who had thanked her companions for their entertaining joke. Regardless of whether they believed the men or not, the other pack Alpha’s had been unnecessarily rude to her face and she had no interest in making friends with them.

A couple of hours later she was once again pulled out of her thoughts of Waverly by Shae calling to her again as she caught up with her.

“What?” Nicole growled when she came along side and she saw Shae’s face fall. The Alpha felt bad for snapping but she didn’t want to speak to the woman. Her familiarity was unsettling. “Unless you have something of import to tell me I have no interest in idyll conversation.” Nicole said with less aggression.

“I just wanted to apologise for disturbing you with my questions last night.” The woman said carefully and Nicole nodded but said nothing. “I was just some excited to meet a female Alpha and one of the First. Surely you must constantly be fawned over when people meet you .” The beta added breezily and Nicole rolled her eyes, annoyed the beta seemed determined to ignore the redhead’s desire to be alone.

“I desire no one to fawn over me but I do desire to ride alone and in peace.” Nicole said as she gave the woman a pointed look but Shae scoffed.

“we have a number of weeks left to travel. We should get to know each other.” The beta said, heavy with implication but Nicole growled and glared at Shae.

“No. Now go back to your Pack and leave me.” She ordered and Shae had no choice to obey. Nicole had given her a direct order.

Shae felt embarrassed as she turned back to join her father, knowing he would be displeased. Alistair was determined to build a connection with the Female Alpha and the best way to do that would be through personal bonds.

‘What happened? You were supposed to charm her but it looked like you pissed her off.’ Shae heard her father’s voice in her head before she joined him and she bowed her head apologetically.

‘Apologies, Father. She seems permanently in foul humour.’ The beta whimpered back but heard her father snort.

‘Then why does ³ Charles’s Step daughter appear to bring a smile to her face?’ He scowled at her and Shae saw that Wynonna had indeed ridden forward to join Nicole and they were both laughing about something. The female Alpha seemed to welcome the other beta woman’s company when she rudely rejected Shae’s.

‘That one is mated.’ Shae heard her brother, Damien’s voice now and she turned to look at the handsome younger man on the other side of their father. ‘Apparently she stayed the Angel Pack for months over winter.’ The younger Alpha added and Shae once again thought it funny how her brother always had the gossip.

‘And what did Julian Charles do to earn such an honour? How did he come by her?’ Alistair growled, angry the man with the smaller pack was elevated so.

‘He hired her to train his soldiers. She was living as a Rogue.’ The younger man shrugged.

‘Why was she living as a Rogue? Isn’t she a Pack Alpha?’ Shae asked her younger brother but he shook his head.

‘I’d assume because she is the last of her kind.’

‘You will have to try harder, Shae,’ Alistair growled. ‘you need to hold her attention. It won’t be long until the other Pack Alphas put forward their own unmated children at her in hopes of alliances with her. The one who is successful will be beyond powerful with a legend for an daughter-in-law.’

Over the next week or so Shae tried in vain to get the Alpha woman’s attention but while her father was displeased no one seemed able to turn the woman’s head. Every omega and beta male and female unmated adult pup of every pack Alpha tried various method to get the woman’s attention on orders from their Sires but the redhead mood stayed sour. The only time she didn’t have a face like a well slapped arse was when she was in the company of a handful of Angel Pack members she would sit with at their camp at night

Some Pack Alphas joked amongst themselves that if they had so much attention from so many omegas they would fuck themselves to death and Nicole’s disinterest in all that ass and pussy was a goddamn waste. She didn’t have a mate, that much had been established from gossip with some of Julian’s pack members, so why she went to her tent alone every night was a mystery.

Julian have been cornered by a few Pack Alphas demanding he divulged anything he knew of the woman and how he had developed such a close bond. She only seemed to trust a handful of people. Julian had heard all the foul things those Alpha’s said and he was disgusted by that way of thinking. All he said on the matter was that Nicole Haught was extraordinary in more ways than one.

He was amused by the attempts some omegas made to get near Nicole.

“They swarm around you like flies on shit.” He chuckled when Nicole sat down one night beside him at their camp fire after he had watched her duck away from three eager omega women.

Nicole rolled her eyes and took the bread and cheese Eliza tossed at her and took a mouthful before huffing.

“What is your flavour anyway, Haught Shot?” Wynonna asked with a grin. “Did you hook up with anyone back home?” the beta asked, her smile turning wicked as Nicole began to choke of a bit of crust. Wynonna had heard about the Alpha and her sister sharing a kiss but that had been the morning they left but she hadn’t heard of any other gossip. Julian sniggered and patted the coughing woman’s back.

He knew Nicole was a good woman, regardless of her heritage, she was loyal and honourable. He had expected Nicole to have taken advantage of her stay in the pack to enjoy the company of willing bedfellows. Unmated Alphas, especially young ones, could be promiscuous but until he had seen his daughter kiss the Alpha he had heard nothing nor seen anything to imply she had ever been with anyone in his pack.

Before he could add to the teasing Champ Hardy stomped over and plopped down beside the fire, grabbing a lump of jerky from the sack at Kate's feet and tore into it before chewing loudly, his mouth open as he stared at Nicole with scorn.

“when are we gonna get to the mountain? How do we even know you are leading is the right direction?” he goaded her but the redhead just ignored him as Julian snarled at him but Champ pointed at the redhead. “she’s just a Rogue, no matter what pack she came from. You should be putting your faith in me! I am the future Alpha of this pack!” He growled, all puffed up arrogantly. No one knew Waverly had ended it with him and he had every intention of getting her back under heel when he got home but Julian simply let out a bitter chuckle as Nicole looked into the fire, her face still, fighting her wolf who wanted to beat the shit out of Champ for simply breathing in Waverly’s direction.

“You will never be Pack Alpha of the Angel Pack, Champ.” Julian said heavily as the younger male Alpha began to splutter.

“Wh... why not? I’m taking Waverly as my Mate so that position is mine-“ he was cut off by a vicious snarl from Julian.

“Obviously my daughter neglected to inform you of what I told her some months ago. If she mates with you, I find another heir. This is my fucking pack and I’ll be damned if I leave it to a feckless layabout to run into the ground. But if my daughter is as smart as I think she is then she will finish with your ass.” Julian told him and the surrounding Pack members let out excited barks of agreement, proud that their Alpha was putting the Pack first. They wanted Waverly to rule of course but what ever Alpha she mated with would be the one with the power.

Nicole looked up at Julian and bit back a smile as Champ snarled in anger and lunged at Julian who shifted to wolf to meet him as everyone fell back and began to shout at the two fighters. This was a direct challenge to Julian and there was no going back or stopping.

The winner would be the Pack Alpha of the Angel Pack and the loser would be at the mercy of that Alpha, if the loser was still Alive.

It became evident quickly that younger wolf had bitten off more than he could chew as Julian was stronger, better trained and more experienced and soon Champ submitted by exposing his throat, his tail tucked between his legs and whined pathetically, bloody and beaten as everyone cheered, even other fenrir who had Joined to watch.

It wasn’t every day there was a Pack Alpha challenge.

Julian shifted to human and glared down at champ who had also changed and was shaking on the ground, begging for his life pathetically.

“You are no longer a member of my pack. You are now a Rogue. If you step foot in my lands again your life is forfeit.” Julian growled.

Champ began to shout, pleading for mercy, to be let stay. This was worse than death.

Julian turned his back as Wynonna and Doc lifted him and dragged him away as others followed, ready to run him away from the Army.

“Well done.” Nicole said as she handed the man a blanket and he winked at her.

“I still got it.” He joked back. Beating an Alpha half his age was an achievement to be proud of and it would only cement his standing as Pack Alpha for many more years What his daughter’s reaction would be was another hurdle but he had time to figure out how to tell her.

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“Come in.” Waverly called out in response to a knock on the door of her father’s office where she was seated but she didn’t look up from her papers until she caught Willa’s scent and she swallowed hard before forcing a smile at the older omega. “Hey what’s up?” she said brightly as Angel paced Warily.

Since the Army had left Willa had sought out her youngest sister more often as Robert was gone, Wynonna was gone and some of her friends had also left and so Willa was bored. The older woman had begun to grate on Waverly slightly.

She had work to do on behalf of her father and the Pack but that was hard to do when her sister was making a pest of herself.

“I’m just checking on my baby sister.” Willa said with a smile. A smile that never reached her eyes, it made Waverly apprehensive. Her oldest sister had no warmth about her.

“Oh, ok, I’m fine. I’m just going over Daddy’s books and it’s taking a while. Where’s Mama and Gus?”

Willa scoffed and waved a dismissive hand. “they are off gossiping somewhere like a pair of clucking hens.”  She sat down in front of the desk heavily and Waverly was too polite to tell her to go.

“Its good they have each other when Daddy and Uncle Curtis are away. That could be us in a few decades. Nattering the days away with Nonna.” Waverly said, trying to keep the conversation light.

“speaking of the future...” Willa trailed off, smirking coldly at Waverly who grimaced.

‘Here we go again.’ Angel growled, knowing Willa was  going to start again about Waverly’s future.

Ever since the Army had left and their mother and Aunt had teased the younger omega to no end about her entanglement to Nicole once they had gotten the broad strokes from the omega. Willa on the other hand had barely disguised disgust and every time she had sought Waverly out the conversation would turn to the younger woman’s love life but Waverly had kept it vague.

“...I bet you can’t wait for Champ to come home.” Willa said yet again and while Waverly would politely shake her head before she was tired of this. She didn’t understand Willa’s obsession with Champ.

“I couldn’t care less if I’m perfectly honest.” Waverly said with a scoff as she continued to look at the parchment in her hands, missing Willa’s expression.

“I thought he was your True Mate?” Willa said, something strange in her tone but when Waverly looked at her she felt the trickle of cold sweat. There was always something that made her distrust her sister but she decided she wasn’t going to play this game anymore.

“I was mistaken. I thought you knew i ended things with him the day before the pack left. I know Mama and Gus both know.”

“Did you end it with him to be with that Freak Rogue?”! Willa asked sharply and Waverly let out a small warning growl.

“Nicole” the younger woman said the Alpha’s name pointedly “and I have no arrangement of any kind.”

‘Which is a fucking pity.’ Angel huffed and Waverly agreed.

“Why did you leave Champ then? Only to get into bed with that woman?” Willa demanded to know.

“Why do you care who’s in my bed?” Waverly shot back, exasperation in her tone. “I thought you didn’t like Champ anyway? You certainly said so enough times?”

Willa bit her tongue and took a couple of deep breaths. She needed to keep her cool and ease her sister’s suspicion. She needed to find a new plan.

“You’re right, Waverly, forgive me.” She said sweetly After a moment. “I simply got upset you didn’t tell me. You always share such things with Wynonna and never with me.” She added sadly and saw her sister’s expression soften slightly.

“I didnt get a chance to tell anyone before they left.”  Waverly said with a chuckle.

“Why not?” Willa asked.

“Because I went straight to Nicole.” Waverly saw the older woman make a face but ignored it.

“What finally opened your eyes?  You were with him for so long?” Willa asked, needing information. Waverly let out a huff.

“I was so stupid for staying with him. Looking back I don’t think i even liked him all that much. He’s always been a colossal jerk. He certainly isn’t worth losing everything daddy has built and the Pack deserves better. I’ll meet my mate when the Goddess decrees it.” Waverly said, unsurprised when an image of a smiling Nicole flashed in her mind.

As much as she wished it and missed the redheaded woman she and Nicole had known each other for months and their wolves would have recognised each other as true mates instantly but they hadn’t. Waverly had even thought about asking the woman to be her Mate regardless. It was normal to mate with someone other than your true mate. Most never did meet theirs but live was still possible.

Nicole was sweet and gentle despite her intimidating strength and stoic expression most of the time. Waverly missed the smile Nicole only reserved for her, missed the Alpha’s lips against hers, the feeling of security and warmth she experienced in the woman’s arms.

Wishful thinking thought the omega sadly. Nicole had a destiny far from this place and she could choose any omega she wanted. Hell, Nicole could take several women as mates to build up her pack quickly in a generation or two. Why would she want to stay here in a small pack with Waverly when Nicole was the Gods’ chosen one.

Once this war was done they would part ways.

Waverly looked at the pile of parchment that had built up when she had recently been indisposed and she sighed. She had gone into heat the previous week and had spent 4 days holed up in Nicole’s cottage, her face buried in the pillow which only had a faint smell of the woman left but in her lustful pining for the Alpha it smelled as though she had been with Waverly when she fervently called out the Alpha’s name as she rode her hand. She could have taken someone to her bed to help satiate her need but she knew the only real satisfaction she would get would have been from Nicole. That is who she and her desire needed.

“I really have to get back to this Willa but I’ll see you at dinner tonight. We will go to Shorty’s tavern after for a drink.” Waverly said, some appeasement in her tone, not wanting to offend.

“Oh sure.” Willa said with a wide smile and got up to leave. When she was gone Waverly sighed and rubbed her temple. Her sister always put her on edge.

She worked for a few more hours until the niggling pain of a headache had started and she was just about to leave her fathers office when her mother walked in and gave her a warm smile.

“Hey Mama.”

“Hello, Angel. I came to make sure you weren’t working to hard.” Michelle said.

“excellent timing as I had just decided I’m done for the day.”  The younger omega said, leaving the office with her mother to go to the Hall for dinner with the pack members who didn’t leave.

While the weakest stayed behind, Waverly’s archers who were mainly omegas, trained under Nicole they were able to patrol most of the Pack boundary in wolf form, their bows and arrows strapped to their wolf form by a contraption Nicole had had the leather worker make so they could shift and shoot at a moments notice.

Waverly made sure she kept on top of their training and Michelle and Gus watched the young woman run the pack with the same care and attention her father did and it made them incredibly proud.

“Your Father will be so proud of how well you have done in his absence.” The blond woman purred as they sat down to eat and Waverly smiled.

“I hope so. Hes been training me for this.” Waverly said, and it was true. Julian had given her daily lessons on pack law, finances, making sure everyone was cared for. This was a trial run and she felt guilty for making him think she would throw it all away for Champ Hardy. What an idiot she was.

“He will be so relieved when he learns that you will be the future pack omega. He was heartbroken when he had to tell you that he won’t leave the pack to you if you mated Champ. He felt like he had betrayed you.” Michelle said as she tucked some stray hairs behind her daughter’s ear.

“It was my fault. Truthfully I don’t know why I believed it for so long. Champ was vile. I hope Daddy will forgive me.”

“forgiveness won’t be necessary.”

They were Joined by Willa and Gus and talk turned to pack gossip. Willa was unusually quiet and looked deep in thought until she stood and excused herself.

“I thought we were getting a drink?” Waverly said, feeling bad for how relief washed over when her sister told her she was sorry but she felt unwell so they would have to do it another night.

Willa left the Pack house and walked into the forest before she stripped out if her clothes before shifting ro her dark sandy coloured wolf and ran into the forest until she reached the safe road and trotted east for an hour before she found what she was looking for.

There was a small village along her route and she skirted around it until she came to a small dolman, 3 upright stones topped with another, larger boulder surrounded by a ring of ancient oak trees.

The omega knelt at the base of the immense stone monument and reached inside it to find an ink pot, a quill and parchment. She quickly scribbled a note, folded the parchment when the ink was dry and put everything back inside while she looked around to ensure she wasn’t being spied on.

She didn’t like Champ but he would have been easy for her to control. She never believed Julian when he said he would disinherite his precious princess and she had believed Waverly too pathetic to have ever dumped him. And when Champ became pack Alpha Robert could easily challenge him for the pack and win. The Angel Pack would be theirs.

They had a plan. Bulshar had a plan.

She needed to alert her mate and her real, true Alpha of the change of plan. She would check back at the dolman in a few days to see if her word had been passed on and if she got new orders.

She went home and waited.

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Nicole looked around the large tent that had been set up for the Pack Alphas to discuss their battle plan when they were about a day’s March from the Old Mountains in their camp site. She was listening to the Pack Alphas argue amongst themselves for close to an hour and she had had enough of their posturing. It was late, she was tired.

“Our spies haven’t come back. We can’t go up the mountain blind. We have no idea where on the mountain Bulshar and his army are holed up.” Julian said loudly over the din.

“We should just go up the mountain with our forces and let the rogues be defeated by our forces. We should do it tomorrow, give them no time to prepare!” another shouted back while the Alphas yelled they’re agreement or disagreement.

“We have to wait for the rest of our forces!” Nedley joined and Nicole rolled her eyes because they had been saying the same thing since the meeting began.

Eventually an exasperated Julian turned to Nicole and with a pleading look he asked her what she thought. They ignored the huffs and puffs from the men who still had issue with her leading the Alphas or being so powerful. Some were sure she would choose to fight the following day.

“there is only a few spots on the mountain that could support a large encampment. We have to find out where they are before we can do anything. And we are still waiting on the other fenrir to arrive. It’s been weeks of marching and it’s only fair we allow our soldiers to rest and eat well before the fight.” She said with finality and some of the men scoffed.

“Are you afraid of a fight?” one Alpha, a man named Hold Clanton goaded, disgusted by the woman who made his wolf curl up like a scared pup.

Nicole merely smirked humourlessly before she stood and slowly walked towards him with purpose, backing him to the wall of the tent and growled quietly and dangerously. “are you willing to lose untold numbers of your pack members in a badly planned attack? Do you not see the benefit of waiting? Bulshar knows we are here already. Like us, he will want it to be as dark as possible. The new moon is in a few days. You’ll get your fight then.”

Holt whimpered and exposed his throat as the other Alpha’s chuckled, amused by their fellow Alpha’s humiliation.

“We wait.” She said as she turned to look at the men.

“Alpha Haught, How are we going to find the intelligence we need?” Julian asked her, always respectful.

“Leave that to me.” She said cryptically. “I’ll be back by noon tomorrow.” She added as she left the tent to go to her own small set up, a tent with some furs and food. She began packing one or two pieces and whistled for Firefly to come to her. She didn’t bother to put on his saddle, just his bridle and jumped up onto his back, clicked her tongue and they took off in the direction of Red wolf mountain looming in the distance.

‘it’s been so long...’ Rua said wistfully, ‘Do you think the village is still there?’

‘I don’t know but we need to prepare ourselves. It’s been abandoned for years and the buildings have probably rotted but Mom and Mum are there.’ Nicole said, thinking back to the day she had buried every member of her pack but obviously her parents had been the most traumatising. She reached into her pack and pulled something out of her bag.

When she rode as close as she was willing to to the base of the mountain and dismounted Firefly before tying him to a tree in the dense wood. She put the item she had taken from her pack into her mouth before she quickly stripped and shifted to Rua’s form. The wolf shook her coat out, relieved to finally be able to move. They hadnt shifted at all in weeks. She understood why Nicole didn’t want to shift when all eyes had been on her.

The last full moon she had excused herself a day before so she could ride far away enough that the other Alphas and their pack members wouldn’t see her. They kept muttering about wanting physical proof of her identity, they wanted to see the wolf who was so powerful.

Some of them had sent some of their Pack members to try and spy on her but Nicole had circled back and ran them all, telling them to pass back the message that any Alpha who didn’t respect her privacy would be skinned alive when she returned. Julian had assured the other men that she absolutely meant it.

She had spent so long hiding she refused to be a preforming dog for a bunch of lesser Alphas. They didn’t get to demand she shift to appease and while Rua didn’t agree, she understood but if she had her way she would have shown them exactly what she was capable of. They would find out soon.

When she reached the base she trotted along it for a while until she saw something she recognised. It was amazing how much the forest had changed and she had to look carefully to spot one of the secret markers her pack had placed around to show their people the way through the mountain. It was Treacherous in parts and they had many rhymes taught to the pups from a young age so they would always be able to read the secret codes that would bring them safely to their large village nestled in a deep valley while no body else would be able to find them accidently or on purpose... that was until that horrible day a decade ago.

She had gone over it a million times in her mind. How did they get a large enough army up the mountain undetected? She was a child and ignorant to the dealings of adults. Why did it happen when they had been weakened by illness? How did their attackers even know where their Village was? They didn’t want the territory obviously as the passage she found was overgrown with brambles and weeds, smelling only of earth, rabbit, foxes and other small animals. No one had probably used it since the time of the attack.

She navigated her path easily and after about 20 minutes she reached the outskirts of her home.

She could smell the hint of Male Alphas on the breeze and ignored it for the moment. It was fresh but it wasn’t a nearby. The wolf shifted back to human and she spit out the item she had carried with her into her hand and slipped it over her head before she walked into the village.

She was surprised by the condition of the buildings. Most were still standing but a couple had had their roofs cave in or the odd one with a collapsed wall on one side. However it was overgrown  with vegetation and items were still where they fell during the attack. She  walked a short distance to her childhood home and took a deep breath before pulling opened the front door it of the small cottage.

She scented the air and she could still smell the faintest smell of her parents, trapped inside the building for a decade the air was stale with a musty undertone.

Nicole walked into her old bedroom, messy as she had thrown things around as she had hastily packed before she left. She then moved to the bigger room that belonged to her mothers.

Gods she missed them.

She had only ever known love and kindness in her home and she could talk to them about anything. She opened the chest at the foot of her parents bed and smiled when she found Elka’s sword, a heavy 3 foot long sword, a gift from the last pack Alpha when she had completed her training. Nicole pulled it from its sheath and examined it she found the blade still had a decent edge.

She rummaged through the chest some more and pulled out her Mom’s small jewellery box. It was full of pretty rings and necklaces, bangles and bracelets dripping g with multi-coloured gems or crystals that had been found on the mountain. Miriam loved bright, colourful things

She placed the box back and closed the chest before leaving the house. She walked down the main street to the far end of the village where she had Buried everyone.

First she stopped at the mass grave marked by a grass covered mound. She had buried dozens of her friends and pack mates together and she put a hand on the mound  before walking a couple of yards away were a smaller mound with two lines of stones she had placed on top. She kneeled down beside her parents grave.

“Hey, Mom. Hey, Mum.” She said aloud, hoping somewhere, somewhere  they could hear her. “I miss you.” She fell silent for a few minutes.

“Mum, for so many years I was angry your saved me. Angry that I was alone and a Rogue. Now I understand and I’m sorry for my anger.” The Alpha whispered as she took the wolf tooth pendant her parents had given her between her fingers where it hung around her neck.

“They are very proud of you.” She heard from behind her and she pulled the sword out of its sheath lightening fast before turning to see who had spoken.

A woman with white hair falling in waves down to her waist and she was dressed in a white dress that seemed to glow. Her eyes were golden and she looked young, old and ageless at the same time. This stranger was smiling materially at her as Rua told Nicole exactly who she was.

Nicole dropped the sword and bowed her head low.

“Goddess?” she gasped.

“Yes, Nicole. Please rise.” The woman’s voice was a short lilt. The redhead did as she was bid as she stared in awe at the woman.

“Wha... uh... why...” Nicole stammered, in shock and the Moon Goddess chuckled a little and took her hand. It didn’t feel like a physical touch, more like her skin erupted in a tingling where the woman’s hand was.

“calm yourself, you have faced much worse than I.” The Goddess smiled and Nicole let out a breathless laugh of shock.

“Am I dead?”

“No!” the being laughed and shook her head before her face fell. “We have something serious to discuss.” She added sadly but Nicole nodded and they sat on the ground facing each other.

“Bulshar.” The Goddess started and Nicole growled. “He is the one who attacked your pack.” The god watched the Alpha’s mouth fall open before she snarled quietly but she would not interrupt. “after Bulshar and his men ran to the mountains after their disaster of a campaign. What you don’t know was two pups from your had been spotted playing and were captured. They were tortured for information and killed when they gave it. Bulshar obviously didn’t know who this village belonged to but he needed food and supplies.”

Nicole was filled with white hot rage as she listened but she controlled herself as Rua began to snarled.

“why didn’t they take the village then?”

“this place had our blessing. When he and his few remaining men went hunting we collapsed the only path he knew off with a rock slide filled with boulders impossible to move and he was never able to find another way up. He has been trying for a decade without success.”

“Why have you kept him out of here? Though I am thankful, Goddess.” Nicole asked softly.

“Because this is your home. We wanted to protect your birthright.” The Goddess said softly. “It was the least we could do when we couldn’t save your people.”

“I don’t understand? It’s not my birthright, I was never supposed to be Pack Alpha.”

“Nicole, the Gods Chosen. You were always destined to lead. You were always special and I am so sorry your life as been so hard but you are iron forged in fire and hammered into a formidable weapon. If you triumph over what is to come then this land will be saved but you must know something else. Bulshar has made a deal with a very powerful Warlock and he had been granted terrible powers. He won’t be easy to defeat.” The woman reached out and pressed her fingers to the wolf tooth necklace and Nicole felt it heat against her skin before she gasped.

The tooth sank into her chest painlessly and under her skin but it left no mark. She rubbed the area as she gawped at the Goddess who smiled.

“When the time is right Rua will know what to do. Trust her.” The Goddess put a hand on Nicole’s cheek. “My dear child, we will meet again.” The white haired woman stood and kissed the Alpha’s forehead before turning to walk away. Nicole had a million more questions and she stood up to call after her but she swung around when she saw the figures of her mothers standing behind her.

She almost fainted in fright before tears filled her eyes.

“Mum? Mom?” she choked out as the apparitions walked closer to her and much to her shock they both hugged her tightly, solidly. She began to sob as the scent of her parents, the sandalwood of Elka and the soft smell of honeysuckle that was Miriam's.

“Oh, Kiddo.” Elka whispered, her voice had a slight echo. “I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for leaving you alone in this world.” The woman who looked so like Nicole, slightly shorted and a stockier build by with the same eyes and red hair.

“No, I’m sorry for being so angry.” Nicole whimpered as Miriam, a shorter thin woman with the same smile and dimples as her daughter but she had long blond hair and blue eyes

“You had every right to be, my Darling.” Miriam said, her voice echoing like her mates. “Oh how we miss you.” The omega kissed Nicole’s cheek.

“And we are so proud of the honourable, good Alpha you have grown into. “ Elka said, her own eyes filled with tears. “We only have a moment but Nicole, trust yourself and your wolf and you’ll defeat that old serpent.”

“I will, Mum, I promise.”

“we love you, Nicole. We always will.” Miriam cooed before their pup hugged them tight again.

“I love you too.” She whispered and then they disappeared leaving her alone once more.

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Once Nicole had finally stopped crying and gathered herself she left the village by another secret passage until she was out on the mountain again, walking in human form as she could move with less chance of being spotted even in the dark.

It didn’t take her long to find a fresh scent trail heading north east and followed. No one else should be on this mountain, these were her lands but the further she went the more signs of long term habitation she came across. She could tell the main camp was another while away and she noticed that these tents were tiny and ram shackled, not abandoned but she felt some dread. There was pups amongst Bulshar’s forces, likely following him for somewhere to lay their head permanently.

Near sunrise she closed in on the main camp, scanning the area carefully and making sure she wasn’t scene. She wanted to get lost in her thoughts, of her meeting with the Goddess and her parents but she needed to concentrate.

A scent hit her nose and she stopped walking, looking around for the source. She hoped she would never see him again. He was coming right towards her and Rua told her to get him quick. She quickly hid as spotted Champ Hardy, drunk and stumbling through the forest.

The prick had obviously run straight to Bulshar when he had been made a Rogue. Nicole wasn’t surprised. If he has been honourable and stayed on the Safe road he wouldn’t have survived and no doubt he traded the little information he had for Ale and pussy.

She watched him trip over his feet, land hard on the ground and he immediately began snoring. The female Alpha growled to herself.

‘We will get him on the way back. I want to question him.’ Nicole said to her wolf who grinned.

‘Can we kill him when you’re done?’ Rua asked and the human rolled her eyes.

She continued on her way until she reached the edge of a a roughly made town of tents and badly constructed wooden buildings and there were hundreds of people walking about. She saw pups of all ages walking around and the smell emanating from the area was ghastly. Everyone looked rough, filthy and malnourished.

This wasn’t right.

She quickly ran back to Champ and in her wolf form she lifted him up by his arm and half dragged, half carried him down the mountain and when she found her horse she dropped the useless, unconscious lump on the ground as she dressed. She threw Champ over Firefly’s shoulders and clicked her tongue to move him off into a mad gallop back to her army.

When she got back to her area of the camp she was about to call out for Julian, Curtis and Randy, Firefly’s spooked and reared back when Shae walked out of Nicole’s tent and demanded to know where she had been.

Rua’s hackles rose immediately as Shae growled up at her while Nicole was incensed by the beta being in her tent. She would deal with that woman in a moment but first she had more important things to see to.

“Shut up, I’ll deal with you in a moment. Julian!” she called out the man’s name as she pushed the still unconscious man off her horse as some of her friends emerged from their tents.

“Haught Damn, what the hell? Did you miss him or something?” asked Wynonna as she looked down at the man in confusion.

“Get him tied up.” Nicole said in a tone that told Wynonna the redheaded woman was pissed off about something and she nodded before hesitating

“You ok, Haught?” she asked quietly as Julian joined them.

“Yeah. I found him on the mountain. My guess is he gave them information. We will question him when he’s awake. I also want to discuss something with the Pack Alpha’s, could you let them know?” Nicole said and Julian nodded, knowing she was angry about something.

Nicole turned and Walked back to Shae as Wynonna and Julian watched her stalk back to Shae and say something before they walked off.

Nicole was fighting to keep herself composed as Shae was talking to her.

The beta hadn’t gotten the message and had been pushing boundaries and constantly following Nicole, getting far to familiar. Nicole had long stopped being even acknowledging the woman or speaking to her but the invasion of her privacy infuriated her.

“What the hell do you think are doing?” she snarled when Shae attempted to slip a hand into the crook of her elbow but Nicole jerked her arm. Rua was pacing and growling.

“Oh, Nicky, don’t be mad.” The beta simpered, determined to get the Alpha’s interest by any means necessary, as per her father’s instruction. “I was looking for you and I just love how it smells when out scents mingle so I stayed to wait.” She batted her eyelashes up at Nicole who’s face morphed into a rage and she growled at the other woman.

“Get it through your skull, Shae, I don’t want you near me, around me and definitely not touching me. I don’t want to talk to you and I definitely don’t wanna be your friend or anything more. Leave me alone.” The Alpha’s eyes flashed gold as Shae exposed her throat with a whimper.

Nicole growled to herself and went to her tent as she listened to Rua growling about the audacity of the beta and demanded that she be allowed to go back and make sure the omega never went near her again.

‘Absolutely not. That’s the last time we warned her though.’ Nicole said, huffing unhappily when she entered her tent and saw with disgust that the woman had completely rearranged her bedding and she spotted her bigger bag had been moved and she growled again. Shae better not have dared look through her thing but a sniff of the buckle showed the beta hadn’t been stupid enough but it irked her to have her tent rearranged by a woman who’s attentions were very much feeling like harassment.

‘Waverly is the only one who can touch our things.’ Rua whined petulantly and Nicole agreed before she caught herself.

‘She’s not our mate, Ru, you know that.’ Nicole said, sounding tired and disheartened as she remade her bed.

“Well if Waverly isn’t our Mate I don’t want to meet who is.” The wolf groused and Nicole couldn’t help feeling the same but for all she knew, Waverly had forgotten her. As she lay down to nap and imagined Waverly laying beside her, snuggled into her side as she purred. She missed that.

When she had had a fitful sleep she got up and grabbed something to eat at one of the camp fires where some of the Angel Pack members were constantly butchering and roasting meat for the warriors. When she had scarfed down her food she went to find Julia.

She located him back at the Pack Alpha’s meeting tent speaking with Nedley and Curtis quietly. She didn’t want to interrupt them as they seemed relaxed they all bowed when they spotted her. “Alpha.” All three of them greeted. She blushed, still not liking how the men submitted to her but it made Rua proud. She was a leader of leaders and she wished her human knew their true potential, how strong they really were.

“Has he woken?” she asked. She was worried Champ had drunk himself into a coma.

“He did but after he vomited he passed out again.” Nedley grunted.

“Perfect.” She growled before the men led her to where Champ was snoring against a tree, bound but unaware of his bindings. She picked up a nearby bucket of water, shared a smirk with Julian before chucking the cold water at the young man who let out a girlish shriek before spluttering as she looked around wildly, in shock.

He finally focused his vision on Nicole who was standing over him and he attempted to lunge at her. The redheaded female scoffed at his pathetic display. He was a weak excuse for an Alpha.

“You fucking Bitch!” he snarled at her as water dripped down his face.

“You ran straight to Bulshar...” Nicole growled in a dangerously low tone. “that was stupid. If I wasn’t so sure you had no real battle information to share with him you would be dead already.” She said as she tossed the bucket away. “So what secrets did you share?” she asked as she pulled her knife from her boot, kneeling down beside him and resting her arm on her knee while she examined the blade.

Champ swallowed nervously before he spat at her.

“I told him all about you.” He sneered at her. “he already knew you existed but when I confirmed some things he rewarded me. He’s gonna make me a pack member of his when we win. He can’t wait to kill you and when he does I’ll piss on the graves of your ancestors.” He chuckled as rage threatened to over take her. She was shaking with anger before Champ leaned closer to her and whispered, “I’ll fuck Waverly on your corpse.”

Nicole snarled and made to slice open the man’s throat, only stopping as the blade barely kissed the flesh if his neck and Champ let out another petrified shriek.

“You fucking bitch!” he cried before he kicked out weakly and Nicole chuckled humourlessly.

“And you are Nothing.” She growled. “No one will miss you if I decide your body and head are better off separated. Now what else did you tell Bulshar?”

“Nothing! He already knows everything about the army moving his way. He doesn’t care!” Champ whined. “he only wanted information about you and I told him everything i knew about your wolf.”

Rua snarled and Nicole huffed before standing and looked at Julian. “Leave him there until after the fight.” She ordered before she beckoned the men to follow her to the pack Alphas meeting tent where some of the other pack leaders were already sitting and chatting with each other. Some of the men fell silent and bowed to Nicole while others barely acknowledge her but she didn’t care.

“Call the other Alphas.” She ordered and the men sent out messages to their Pack members to seek out the other Alphas to pass along their Alpha’s words. When the men had joined them, some were scowling, still sore about taking orders from this woman who still hadn’t shown off her wolf.

“We need to lure Bulshar and his army off of the mountain. We can’t go to them.” She said without greeting the newcomers.

“Why?” Curtis asked her, simply curious.

“Because most of his camp is full of older, weak fenrir that are unlikely to fight well and pups. We don’t want to hurt them.” She said. She knew better than anyone how weak most rogues actually woß

“Why not? They’re just rogues. No one will miss them.” One man said dismissively but some of the Alphas shook their heads in disgust while others agreed with the man who said it.

“Excuse me?” Nicole asked the man who’s name was Adam and he lead a small pack near the coast. He reminded her of Champ, a dumb brute who thought he was better than her just because he was a male.

Adam smirked at her, knowing he had rubbed her the wrong way. He knew she had lived as a Rogue for many years and he and his pack happily harassed rogues they found. They had even drowned any pups they found. Rogues shouldn’t be breeding.

“Its not as if anyone will miss them. Just kill them all.” He spat but his confidence faltered when he met her eyes and he suddenly regretted opening his mouth. Nicole’s eyes had flashed gold and she let out a terrible, terrifying snarl from deep in her throat.

“You want to kill pups? Innocent children?” she asked him in a growl that made all the men break out in a cold sweat. Adam didn’t answer, he stood shaking as the Alphas around him stepped back.

When Nicole as right in front of him she grabbed him by the throat and raised him into the air like he weighed nothing, holding the struggling man as she looked around at the others.

“Pups and those in his camp that do not fight us are off limits. Rogue or not they do not deserve death because they were trying to survive. Our focus is on anyone who fights with Bushar. Understand?”

“But they joined him. Anyone who joined him should be punished! Rogues aren’t meant to gather. It’s the law.” Another man said awkwardly as he watched Adam kicking out at her but missing.

“I am the law now.” She growled as she dropped the man. The others didn’t argue but some of them were unhappy with her statement.

She went back to making war plans and when they had a plan she decided to go sleep. She dismissed the Alphas and said goodnight to a smirking Julian and walked out of the tent.

As soon as she did her favourite scent hit her nose and she perked up before turning around.

“Waves?” she sighed when she saw the omega smiling at her.

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When Waverly received her father’s letter weeks previously telling her to send half the archers to join the army west she had ‘accidently’ spilled water over the part that specifically told her to stay at behind to mind the pack lands and smiled as the ink ran on the rough parchment making it illegible.

When it dried she walked out of her father’s office and to the family private room where her Mother and Eldest sister were sitting. Michelle was working her embroidery and Willa was writing a letter to her mate to send back with the messenger who brought Julian’s missive.

“Daddy wants the Archers to join them at Red Wolf Mountain. Mama, you’ll have to stay behind with half of the archers.” The Younger omega said.

Michelle let out of strangled noise of indignation and stood up to snatch the letter from her daughter’s hand. She saw the smudge and growled. “This is unreadable! How can you be sure they were his orders?! He would never risk you.”

“He wants the best archers, I lead them. The scouts have picked up nothing in weeks. Letters I’ve shared with other temporary pack leaders shows no one has been attacked as the rogues are rushing to the mountain for the battle.” Waverly said.

“No, Waverly, I forbid it!” Michelle hissed as Willa bit back a smirk. “Tell her this is madness!” She said to her older child.

Willa schooled her features and shrugged. “I’ll go too. I’m still pretty good with a bow and I can watch Waverly’s back in the way.” Willa offered as he mother’s growled. “I’d rather join the fight than suffer the consequences of losing to an army of Rogues while we sit here ignorant to what is happening. Plus I want to see Robert.”

Waverly gave Willa a grateful smile even if she didn’t feel overjoyed at the prospect of weeks on the road with her sister.

“No!” Michelle barked.

“Yes.” Waverly growled. “I’m going. We leave in 24 hours. Now I have to name who i am bringing with me. I will leave Jeremy here to help you with the day to day.” Her tone was no nonsense and Michelle stomped from the room.

“Done worry, Waves.” Willa said sweetly. “she will get over it.”

“Maybe you should stay here to help her too.” The younger omega said as she sat in the chair beside her sister. “I know she’s just worried.”

“Not at all. I couldn’t listen to her complain for the next however long it takes for everyone to come back. Besides I miss my Mate.”

Waverly smiled and they spent the next hour coming up with a list of those who they would take with them before Waverly left to inform them.

The following day she hugged Michelle tightly and kissed her cheek. “ill see you soon.”

“tell your father I tried to stop you.” The Pack Omega said thickly as she tried not to cry

“I will.” Waverly growled.

“Is she worth it?” Michelle asked and Waverly’s mind immediately went to Nicole but she blinked at her mother dumbly.

“what?”

“I know you are doing this to be there for her. Nicole.”

“How?” Waverly asked as her mother smiled.

“You’ve defied your father. For her. I hope she’s worth it.” She said kindly. She knew her daughter was head over heels for the female Alpha.

Waverly missed Nicole. She has expected the yearning for the woman to subside in the months since their separation but it hadn’t. She didn’t want to admit it to herself but Waverly was sure she had utterly fallen for her redheaded Alpha.

Nicole could have any one she chose so Waverly was prepared for the rejection she might face but she still wanted to help Nicole get her home back and support her family in the fight. Nicole could have also found her Mate amongst the many packs she had visited with Waverly’s father. The Alpha might not be happy to see her if that was the case. She was sure her heart would break.

Waverly hadn’t responded to her mother and just hugged her before she and the small band of Archers shifted and galloped out of the Pack lands.

The 9 day journey was gruelling as they marched but they joined other fenrir rushing to join their packs and the army in time for the fight.

Waverly was worried about this fight but she felt almost faint at the thought that Nicole wouldn’t be happy to see her or had taken a lover she liked more than Waverly, the omega wouldn’t blame her but it would suck.

When they finally arrived at the camp Willa told her she was going to look for Robert while the others went to find their packs. Waverly called out to Julian who immediately have to bite back a bark of shock. He was in the meeting with the other Pack Alphas but he growled at her.

‘Waverly?! What are you doing here?’ He tried to keep his face neutral so Nicole didn’t notice.

‘You asked for the archers? I brought them?’ She chirped.

‘I told you to stay at home!’ The man growled back

‘The letter had water damage.’ The omega lied easily ‘but I am here now. Where are you?’

Waverly asked some people to point her towards the Pack Alpha's Meeting tent but she was soon able to smell the warm familiar scents of Nicole and Julian and sat on a wooden chest outside the tent, warming herself by a nearby camp fire as she waited. She could smell the powerful pheromones wafting off Nicole from inside the tent, able to tell the Alpha was angry. Waverly’s wolf scratched at her mind and demand the omega rush inside the tent to calm her Alpha.

Her heart leapt in her chest as she leapt to her feet when she saw Nicole emerge some time later looking exhausted but instantly perked up when she smelled the omega.

“Waves?” the Alpha sighed before giving the smaller woman a huge, dimpled smile as her body sagged in what looked like relief.

Nicole’s arms opened automatically and Waverly’s legs moved on their own accord until she was wrapped in the Alpha’s embrace. Nicole seemed happy to see her.

Neither of them said anything as they clung to each other, Nicole feeling a moment of peace as Waverly’s scent enveloped her. Waverly tilted her head up and rose up on her toes to connect their lips in a soft, slow kiss that Nicole enthusiastically reciprocated.

“Gods, I’ve missed you but what are you doing here?” the redhead asked when their lips parted. Waverly chuckled

“Precisely what I want to know!” Julian barked when he walked out of the tent, caught off guard to see Nicole holding his daughter like she was something precious, her eyes soft and gaze loving as Waverly purred contentedly. He suddenly had his answer.

“You wanted our best, you got it, Daddy.” Waverly went on to describe how she had left the pack and arrangements she had made, refusing to move away from Nicole or let go of her tunic as the redhead stood awkwardly but much to Nicole’s relief Julian did not seem to all that mad.

“Waverly, you know-“ the man started but Waverly finally pulled out of Nicole’s embrace somewhat reluctantly to hug her father.

“I’m here now. I’m not leaving.” She told him before he rolled his eyes.

“You are only to be an archer. When the real fighting is happening you stay away.” He growled before kissing her forehead and walking away while a giggling Waverly went back to the female Alpha, not noticing the small group of omegas and betas watching them with varying degrees of envy and annoyance.

“You’ve been busy.” Waverly said to Nicole as the Alpha took her hand and led her further into the camp to where their pack was based and Waverly was almost tackled to the ground by Wynonna who gave her a bone crushing hug while Nicole went to get some food for the omega.

Nicole felt like a ton weight had been lifted off her shoulders the second Waverly had appeared and the omega’s kiss had been heavenly. It felt so naturally with the omega.

Willa soon joined them and while Wynonna hugged her older sister albeit less aggressively.

“Waverly, did you know Champ was made a Rogue and is now a prisoner because he tried to betray the army to Blushar?” Willa asked as Nicole handed some pheasant to Waverly but the Alpha froze at Willa’s words, worried at how Waverly would react but the omega simply snorted and winked up at Nicole before she shrugged at Willa.

“Is that so?” Waverly asked, disappointing her sister who she suspected was trying to get a reaction from her as she pulled the Alpha down to sit beside her. “I am sure he deserves everything he gets.”

No one noticed Nicole’s dopey smile at Waverly’s words because just as the omega leaned into Nicole’s side the Alpha suddenly growled as she began to look around frantically.

“Cole?” Waverly asked, worried, knowing the redhead had sensed something. The woman looked at her with those deep chocolate coloured eyes before she grimaced as the sounds of screaming and shouting rose up and the Alpha gave her a quick kiss before jumping to her feet.

“Attack!” She shouted before she let out a Battle howl and everyone around them got to their feet while chaos broke out around them. Nicole gave Waverly one last look after she was done barking orders and the Omega pulled her into one last hug.

“Stay safe, My Alpha.” Waverly whimpered, her ear pressed against her chest could hear the redhead’s heartbeat strong and steady speed up at her words.

“My omega.” The Alpha whispered back before they parted, Waverly to get her bow and Nicole to go to join the fight to defend the camp. Fires were rising up around the camp where tents and carts were being set ablaze. The rogues attacking them were smaller and could move with more ease in wolf form in the chaos or the camp where it was too crowded for the bigger pack wolves to shift.

Waverly ran into a nearby tent to strip so she could shift and as she pulled her clothes off she realised she had slipped into Nicole’s tent and despite everything happening outside she couldn’t help pause and breath in her favourite smell.

Angel growled suddenly as Waverly caught the undertone of another woman, a beta and it was recent. A pit opened in the omega’s stomach and she felt tears rise in her eyes even knowing she had no claim to Nicole and the Alpha was certainly allowed to sleep with any one she wished but Waverly was still hurt before Angel growled.

‘Its not the scent of sex.’ The wolf said and Waverly sagged.

‘She did seem happy to see us.’ The omega blew out a hard breath of relief before she ran out of her tent. She would speak to Nicole when she could. She made for the edge of the camp and her heart skipped a beat as she saw Nicole making short work of the wolves jumping at her as she cut them down with her sword because she was in too tight a space to shift.

She heard her fathers voice in her mind, telling her to pick off as many as she could from a concealed area. She stayed where she was and shot off a number of arrows at the animals rushing for Nicole. Waverly’s wanted to clear space so Nicole could transform into the incredible wolf so she could really fight back.

“What the hell?” she heard someone near her say and she looked at where he was pointing. Dozens of Pack wolfs were abandoning the camp, ignoring the attackers as they ran for the mountain she could barely see in the darkness.

She spotted wolves she knew and gasped when she realised Willa and Bobo were among those running to join Bulshar’s forces and she nearly collapsed in shock but she heard Nicole snarl before she managed to shift into the giant, shaggy, red wolf and began to rip into any wolf that dared to challenge her. Others fell back in surprise, shock or fear on both sides as everyone finally saw proof of the female Alpha’s heritage.

Nicole tilted her head up and let out an earth shattering howl before she took off after the traitors, leading the still reeling pack army.

Waverly ignored her fathers orders, slipped her bow over her head with her quiver and shifted to follow them. She didn’t want to believe Robert and Willa had betrayed the pack but she needed to stop her sister before she did something that couldn’t be forgiven. She didn’t understand it.

She was just out of the camp when she was tackled by a lager wolf and felt to the ground. She knew his scent and she felt her blood turn to ice as she looked up at the leering, sandy coloured wolf of her ex boyfriend.

‘Hey, Baby.’ She heard him sneer.

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Waverly felt winded as the male wolf looked down at her, snarling as she tried to move away from him while she struggled for breath. She heard his humourless laugh ring in her head.

‘So you’ve been spreading your legs for that fucking freak?’ He growled. He hadn’t believed the rumours but he saw his woman kissing when they reunited earlier. Both Waverly and Angel growled at him for insulting Nicole but the bigger male wolf loomed over her. ‘You belong to me, Bitch.’ He snarled but Waverly finally was able to take a gulped of air.

She rolled away from him and jumped to her paws before snapping her teeth at him, her eyes flashing bright green as she watched him stalk towards her, his lips curled back to show his sharp fangs.

‘You may be whoring yourself out but she’ll get sick of you too.’ He spat at her nastily. ‘You’re pathetic for thinking You’re more than a easy lay to anyone.’

The man’s words stung but Waverly wouldn’t let it show. She laughed humourlessly as Angel took up a step to the right, slowly, getting ready. She lifted her head proudly and smirked at him.

‘But being fucked by her made me forget you even existed!’ she chirped and huffed with satisfaction when he snapped, insulted beyond measure. Champ may have been bigger and stronger than her but Waverly was faster and smarter. She also had taken her training with Nicole seriously and the man had never once done. On top of all of that he never took her intelligence seriously so when he leapt at her, ready to hurt her she shifted to human as she dove to grab an arrow from the ground that had fallen from her quiver.

She tumbled to her knees as she pulled her bow over her head as Champ struggled to turn around quickly and slipped on something. As soon as he was back on his feet he turned to snarl at the omega again but froze when he saw her with her bow drawn and glaring at him with determination.

‘You wouldn’t fucking dare!’ He growled as he arrogantly took a step forward but then his wolf fell to the ground, dead, an arrow buried deep between his eyes.

Waverly wasted no time in collecting herself and shifting back to wolf to catch up with the army. She could hear the fighting and without a backward glance she left her ex in the dirt. She did feel bad for killing him but she knew exactly what he would have done if he had gotten his mitts on her.

At the base of the mountain a vicious fight had begun.

Nicole was pulling rogues of the Pack wolves who they were outnumbered by and dispatched them. No one dared to challenge her except the biggest, stupidest rogue Alphas and she made short work of them. She was looking for Bulshar but she had no idea what the man even looked like. He was apparently an astounding age and likely to be protected by a personal guard, directing his forces within a safe zone.

She looked around frantically for any hint of the leader of the other army but all she saw was blood and chaos. Bulshar’s fighters were not skilled but there seemed to be no end to their numbers. Wolves were falling at an alarming rate and much to her disgust some of the fighters on her side seemed to take pleasure in killing the enemy.

Most of these Rogues weren’t their enemies. They were just desperate. She could understand that. She knew what their life was like.

The noise was deafening and the smell of blood and death were overwhelming.

She kept looking for Bulshar but she paused when she saw Waverly shooting off arrows as she stood over an injured Eliza, protecting her as the Beta woman had shifted back to human and was bleeding badly from her leg.

Nicole leapt towards them and shifted as she joined the omega and the beta.

“You ok?” Nicole asked Eliza who nodded but her mouth was drawn tight as the Alpha looked at the deep cut on her leg. Nicole scooped the woman up like she weighed nothing and with Waverly covering their retreat she brought the woman behind a boulder.

Waverly stopped Nicole as she made to rejoin the fight. When the Alpha met her eyes the omega took her hand and squeezed it. Nicole kissed her forehead and caught the scent of Champ but the smaller woman seemed to know it.

“He attacked me. Someone let him out. I put an arrow through his head.” She muttered as she watched the redhead’s face morph into concern.

“Are you hurt?” Nicole asked as she looked at Waverly’s body.

“No.” Waverly said with a smile at the sweet Alpha. “Now go and win this, My Love.” The omega ordered with a smile which Nicole returned before she went back to the fight, shifting back to Rua and running through the battle ground, looking for the leader of the Rogue army.

Every passing second more people lost their lives and she had had enough. In desperation she resorted to lifting her massive head and let out a deep howl that seemed to shake the very earth beneath the feet of the fighters and many stopped what they were doing, lifting their heads to expose their throats as their wolves surrendered to the cry, some falling back as they whimpered. Something ancient and powerful called to them and commanded them to stop the slaughter. None could resist it.

Waverly shivered when she heard the Howl and her eyes widened as Eliza rolled over and whimpered. She had known Nicole was far stronger than anyone else but this was different. The Howl seemed to charge the air which began to crackle around them. Waverly didn’t notice that she was the only one who’s wolf didn’t submit.

The Howl seemed to reverberate around them as Nicole shifted to human. Her voice was deep and steady as she spoke up.

“Where is Bulshar?” she barked, looking around. The rogues all immediately pointed to the north. Nicole growled. “Face me!” she commanded.

As they waited no one moved, not a sound was uttered, no one dared. The tension was thick. Nicole herself was surprised by the power she held and wondered if this was the Goddess’s gift to her.

Nicole felt the hair on the back of her neck rise as her ears picked up the sound of a cold, sinister laugh. She watched a thin, withered, bald, old man appear, dressed in a long black robe. He was surrounded by two dozen wolves, obviously from packs from their size. Nicole sniffed the air and scoffed as her eyes met Willa’s at the same time she heard Wynonna grunt from nearby “ Willa, what the fuck?”

Waverly was horrified by her eldest sister having betrayed them but she couldnt dwell as Bulshar began to speak, his voice strong despite his age and appearance.

“Ah, The God’s Chosen, I presume?” he said, his tone goading. “Where were you when I decimated your pack?” he began to laugh, sending chills up Nicole’s spine. She and Rua bit back the urge to run straight at him but she kept her cool.

“You’ve built an army on desperation and taken advantage of their need for a pack but they are weak, thin and outmatched in every way.” She said, looking around. “How many are you willing to sacrifice?” She asked the old man who grinned wolfishly.

“As many as necessary.” He said.

“Unacceptable.” Nicole snarled. “I challenge you directly. Face me so no more die for your vanity.”

The soldiers on both sides began to mutter. This woman was willing to fight to save everyone when Bulshar didn’t care if they lived or died as long as he achieved his goals.

Bulshar laughed again. “Stupid girl.” He taunted before accepting. “Winner takes everything.” He hissed and Nicole felt her blood turn to ice. He seemed too eager to fight her even knowing who she was. What did he have up his sleeve?

Nicole shifted back to Rua’s form and snarled at him, pacing as she watched him stepped forward. He didn’t take anything off. He didn’t need to.

His garments simply fell to the ground as his body transformed, first he seemed to stretch upward as his clothes slipped down before he fell forward as his skin turned green and he grew into a massive snake, 40ft long, body as wide as a tree trunk. The snake hissed at her and exposed 7inch long fangs as everyone around them backed up in sheer panic.

Nicole was horrified as she watched the snakes body coil up as it prepared to strike at her. Nothing in this world could have prepared her for her opponents transformation. Not even the Goddess’s warnings.

‘Shit.’ She whimpered, suddenly terrified but Rua snapped at her to Jump as the snake dove towards her with unnatural speed. She leapt up to avoid Bulshar, relieved he was too big to turn instantly as she snapped her massive jaws into his scaly skin mid way down his body but She barely got him, his scales protecting him from her teeth before she had had to jump away again.

She felt his fangs graze her hip and she let out a pained cry.

‘He better not be venomous!’ she whimpered to Rua who barked.

‘Remember when the Goddess said to trust me?’ The wolf asked as they avoided the man’s next strike.

‘Yes!’ Nicole answered, feeling out of her depth and fearing for her life. She felt Rua suddenly take complete control of her body, the area of her chest the Moon Goddess had pressed the wolf tooth into began to burn and she roared as her body shifted into a new form. Nicole thought she might pass out from the energy that began to coarse through her body.

She looked at the serpent who had frozen as he watched with horror. The female Alpha had transformed into a bipedal wolf, 20ft tall with bulging muscles and ferocious fangs and claws, her huge bushy tail held high behind her. The wound on her leg was gone and she let out a deep chuckle as her eyes flashed gold.

“Oh... this is awesome.” She growled out, her voice clear but deep and she grinned at Bulshar who looked nervous as he hissed and coiled tightly, preparing to dive at her again. The tables had turned.

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Everyone stood still in a wide circle as the two mighty beasts faced each other. The battle between the normal wolves forgotten as they watched the massive creatures in awe and fear.

The Pack Alphas had each been shocked to see the woman’s wolf form when she had just been a wolf at the start of the battle. This bipedal human /wolf hybrid was something entirely new. Add in the giant snake and each of them wondered if they were hallucinating. Some of them instantly understood the threat the red animal was to their own power.

No matter which creature won everyone would have no choice but to accept and submit. How could they be beaten?

Waverly’s heart thumped in her chest as she watched Nicole. She wanted to scream at the Alpha to stop, not to fight. Not to risk her life. The omega didn’t think her heart could take it if Nicole fell. Eliza poked her when she saw the omega reach for her bow.

“Don’t.” The blond woman grunted. Challenge rules were set in stone. There could be no interference -not that an arrow would be more than a distraction- The omega bit her lip to hold back a whimper of fear. Eliza took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. The beta woman knew by looking at Waverly how the omega felt.

Julian was much closer to the Beasts and looked at Nicole with a fatherly pride but he also feared for her. The snakes body slithered as its tongue flicked out. Nicole bounced on her toes in anticipation of Bulshar’s next move, her golden eyes glued to her opponent. The snake was terrifying.

Bulshar rose up until he was head level with the wolf and made to strike but Nicole struck out with perfectly timed clawed hand with razor sharp nails, slicing the serpent’s cheek. The snake let out a cry of pain as Nicole swung her other arm and punched him straight in the temple and many of the spectators howled and barked as the snake fell to the ground with a thud but as Nicole made to strike him again he swung his tail and swept her legs and as she lost her focus and footing that was when Bulshar sunk his fangs into the Red beasts side, causing her to yelp before he began to wrap his body around her, beginning to constrict her.

Nicole knew she was royally fucked as she struggled to stop the snake from tightening around her, trying not to breath out as when she did he would tighten even more. She stabbed anywhere she could on the scaly body with her claws but Bulshar just bit into her shoulder. she yelped and he tightened around her again.

She began to feel her lungs burning, feel her bones crushing, her vision was darkening, her ribs snapping and stabbing her insides. Blood began to drip from her eyes, her ears, nose, her mouth and She knew death was coming.

‘I’m sorry...’ she said to her wolf. Rua shook her head.

‘I am too.’ The animal whimpered.

Her last thought was of Waverly when everything went dark.

“No!” Waverly screamed, feeling a pain in her soul she couldn’t endure as she fell to her knees. “No, Goddess, No.” She cried as Eliza pulled her into a hug partly to hold her back from doing anything stupid.

Bulshar pulled his fangs out of the Alpha when she went limp in his hold. He laughed loudly as he looked around . His hold on the Alpha loosened as he looked around at the fenrir before him.

“This is the God’s Chosen? Their champion? A joke!” he hissed as the Pack wolves realised they had lost and some bowed and submitted to the snake against their their wolves commands as the Rogue fighters cheered.

Suddenly Bulshar screamed and swung his head around to see that the Alpha in his grasp had woken as he loosened his hold on her and despite how weak and broken she was she had heard her omega cry out through the haze of everything and she wouldn’t die before ensuring she was safe.

She and Rua summoned the last of their strength and slipped an arm from his hold, dug her claws into him and pulled that section of the snake close enough to her mouth that she could embed her 7 inch long fangs into the muscular tube that was her enemy. She didn’t let go when he bit her again. She didn’t stop tearing chunks from his mid section and in a panic he let her go completely and tried to roll away but she held on to him. He sunk had teeth in her again and tried to get a hold on her again but Nicole felt a rush of power and used her body to pin part of his body to prevent getting wrapped up again.

At the same time she used her terrifying clawed fingers to stab him in the eyes and when he let go of her she grabbed his jaws, forcing them open as she held his head between her long, muscular legs as his body flailed and thrashed behind them.

The huge red beast roared as she dug her claws into his throat while he withered and screamed before she pulled out his throat.

When the snake fell to the ground, lifeless, Nicole felt all the energy drain from her body and everything went black.

Waverly had come running and had been at the edge of the ring with her father when Nicole fell to the ground and shifted to back to human form. The forest was silent except for the omega who had rushed to the Alpha’s side.

“Cole?” she whimpered as she cupped the Alpha’s cheek. Nicole’s usually alabaster skin was various shades of blue, black and purple from the bruises all over her body, the wounds left behind by the snakes fangs dotted her body and her breathing was weak but the omega sighed in relief that Nicole was alive.

Julian, Wynonna, Nedley and Curtis joined the omega.

“Is she alive?” Julian asked, his voice thick with emotion but blew out a hard breath of relief before turning to Wynonna with a growl and ordered her to get Willa and Robert.

Many of the Rogue army began to run in all directions, terrified of being captured by the other army. Some simply waited to be rounded up, knowing nothing would save the Rogues now, sure they would be hunted and killed on sight and never know another a moments peace.

Waverly shifted to her wolf and told her father to carefully lift Nicole onto her back so she could bring Nicole to her tent while others who were injured were also being helped back to camp. She told someone to help Eliza before she left.

She had gotten Nicole into her tent quite quickly and laid her down in the thin nest Nicole had made and began to clean and dress the Alpha’s wounds which were not healing at the Redhead’s usual pace and she hadn’t woken yet but Waverly was just happy the woman was alive.

“If you think I am letting you go after this, Nicole Haught, you’re in for a rude awakening.” She muttered before kissing the Alpha’s cheek. She wanted to lay down beside the unconscious woman but she knew she needed to help her injured pack mates.

Someone shoved their head through the tents opening startling the omega who huffed when she saw it was Wynonna.

“Is she ok?” the beta asked as she looked at the red head.

“I don’t know. Hopefully she will be.” Waverly said tightly.

“Did you know she could do that?”

“I don’t know.” The omega shrugged before leaning over and kissing the Alpha’s cheek which blessedly seem slightly less bruised.

“Uh... Julian wants us. It’s Willa.”

“Oh Gods... did she really betray us?” the younger sister asked as she followed Wynonna out of the tent and walked the few metres to Julian’s tent where she found her father and Uncle standing over a kneeling Willa and Robert, tense and stoic. Julian’s expression softened slightly when he saw his pup and he pulled her into a tight hug.

“I’m so proud of you, Sweetheart. How is Nicole?”

“Alive. Healing slowly.”

Julian turned back to the pair on the floor.

“Explain yourselves!” He commanded but Robert only Growled while Willa glowered at Waverly who felt a chill travel down her spine. She realised in that moment that Willa still harboured her hatred of her little sister that had caused her to be sent to Gus and Curtis. She had just been hiding it behind sweet smiles. “I won’t repeat myself.”

“How could you?” Wynonna growled at her older sister, “you betrayed us and the pa-“

“Shut the fuck up!” Willa snarled with surprising hatred. “That’s not my Pack! Ever! I am from the Earp Pack! You are from the Earp pack. You might be a loyal lapdog, Wynonna, but they would have gotten rid of you too if you weren’t. They stopped caring once that little bitch arrived.” Willa pointed at Waverly. “Bulshar was giving us my land back. I did it for you and me, Nonna!”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Wynonna growled. “are you insane?”

“Willa, you were not gotten rid of!” Curtis protested as Julian nodded. It was profoundly untrue. Wynonna had rebelled in her own way, been unruly and wild as she tried to find her place. She was never cruel or dangerous to anyone other than herself.

“You got sent to Curtis and Gus because you were a danger to Waverly! You tried to kill her and we welcomed you back, you and your mate. Forgave you. Trusted you. You committed treason against your Pack. You betrayed your family.” Julian said with obvious sadness. “this will break your mother’s heart.”

“As If you have the fucking balls to do anything to me.” Willa scoffed.

“My love for your mother will keep you alive but I can’t say the same for your Mate.” Julian growled. “and you will still be punished.”

Wynonna and Waverly both took a sharp inhale. They were so angry at Willa but she was still their sister. Julian gave them an apologetic look but he had to follow through. Treason couldn’t be tolerated. Dolls and Doc appeared having been called by the Alpha and he pointed to the two kneeling on the ground.

“make sure they are bound tightly and thrown with the rest of the prisoners.” He said and the men happily obeyed. Waverly met her eldest sister’s eyes, feeling them burn into her.

“I regret never finishing the job.” Willa hissed before spitting at Waverly as she was pulled out by Dolls. The younger omega flinched and turned away but Wynonna called out for her older sister and when Willa turned to face her Wynonna punched her straight to the face. Willa shrieked and tried to lunge at her but Dolls yanked her back and dragged her out of the large tent.

“I’m going to go help with the injured.” Waverly muttered, not wanting to talk about Willa at the moment. She left without another word and walked towards the centre of the Angel Pack’s camp where the injured were being helped but she wanted to check on Nicole again, just to make sure her Love was alright.

She approached the tent but she could tell before she looked inside that the Alpha wasn’t there. The nest was empty and Waverly felt her heart thrill momentarily at the thought the Alpha had recovered but then she noticed the slash in the back of the canvas and evidence that Nicole had been dragged out.

Waverly snarled and shifted, ripping her clothes and following the Alpha’s scent as she sent word to her pack, asking if anyone had seen Nicole. One soldier answered, saying he had seen some of the Pack Alphas carrying her to the Meeting tent the Pack Alpha used and Julian shouted to anyone not tending to the wounded was to make their way to the Meeting tent.

Something was very wrong.

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“Where is she?!” Julian snarled when they got to the Meeting tent that was heavily guarded by Alphas from numerous packs, some in human form and covered in armour, holding weapons. Others were in wolf form, snapping their jaws and growling.

No one answered them. They were just following the order from their Pack Alphas. They were told to protect the Female Alpha but not why she needed protection from the Pack she seemed closest with.

Julian was furious and worried in equal measure. Nicole was vulnerable and if Waverly was right the redhead was healing at a more normal pace than usual. Curtis and Nedley joined them with their soldiers as other Pack Alphas who also hadn’t been apart of the abduction, confusion turning to fury as word spread.

“Cole, are you alright?” Waverly called out, worry in her tone as she stepped forward. She knew if the Alpha was awake she would answer but the silence told her she wasn’t. However her breath hitched when the tent entrance opened but her hopes were dashed as a group of Pack Alphas and others that emerged. At the head of the group was an older black man, well built and handsome and a beautiful younger woman that made Waverly’s skin crawl by the way she was smirking at her.

“Alistair, what is the meaning of this?” Julian growled.

“Alpha Charles, calm yourself.” The man said in an amused tone. “My daughter, Shae, only wished to provide the Gods’ Chosen the best care. After all they are Mates.”

Waverly felt her stomach drop and her heart stop momentarily. Shae, this other woman, a beta, grinned wide as Nicole’s friends all made noises of protest.

“Bullshit!” Wynonna shouted and pointed at the tall, slim woman. “She’s not Red’s Mate!”

Waverly was unable to speak, she was staring at Shae until she felt light headed. Mates? Nicole hadn’t given any indication she had found a mate? She had kissed Waverly, held her close, given the impression she was overjoyed to see her.

Waverly caught the beta woman’s scent and realised it was the same scent that she had found in Nicole’s tent but Angel snarled at her.

‘she is a liar, Nicole wouldn’t kiss you if she found her true mate.’ The wolf growled as Waverly and Shae glared at each other, neither willing to back down. They each had too much to lose.

This was all Alistair's idea, him and a small number of Pack Alphas had already been discussing plans to get rid of the woman before the fight. They didn’t like how Nicole had come out of nowhere and as far as they were concerned she had stolen their power without revealing herself until the end. However now they were fully aware of the truth and they had to regain control.

The unconscious woman was finally vulnerable and alone. They took the opportunity to grab her when the Angel Pack was distracted. They used a fictitious relationship between Shae and Nicole to explain their actions as far as everyone knew the Alpha woman was closer to Julian than anyone.

“Get out of my Way!” Waverly demanded in a terrifying snarl that made some cower while others were shocked something so commanding came from such a small omega.

“Who the hell is that?” Cryderman asked Julian nervously the man was staring wide eyed at his daughter. Everyone was.

Holt Clanton stepped forward and pulled his sword which he pointed at Waverly, causing many to shout in protest at his action. Julian snarled and drew his own sword, Stepping between his daughter and the other pack Alpha.

“How dare you pull a blade on my Pup, you vile mutt!” he snarled at the other man who’s expression said he regretted the Action as Julian was a stronger Alpha.

“Stop this!” Nedley shouted and looked at the group of Pack Alphas who had caused this. “What is the meaning of this? You had no right to remove Nicole from her camp. You should be attending to your own soldiers.”

“Calm down and stop being dramatic, Nedley. We were going to call you all to the table when things had calmed. Come inside and you’ll see she’s fine.” Richard Moody said lazily and with a smirk.

Waverly rushed to make her way into the tent but suddenly Shae slashed out at her with a knife. The omega ducked just in time before the fenrir surrounding the tent rushed forward as their Alpha’s ordered them to seize Julian and his entourage.

They were outnumbered and outmatched and were quickly over whelmed. Waverly fought hard but she was no match for 4 Alpha men who grabbed her and bound her tight but she didn’t make it easy, biting and scratching like a rabid fox but they were all moved once the fight was over and brought into the forest and tied together and to trees before the guards posted themselves around the group, ignoring them.

‘Well this sucks...’ Wynonna said through mindlink and Julian huffed before turning to Waverly. He didn’t know what to say and he didn’t know if the Pack Alphas would kill them.

Everyone fell into their thoughts, trying to think of some sort of escape.

Inside the Pack Alpha’s tent, those who had caused the fight and those who had stood by and watched stood around the war table turned sick bed and looked down at the unconscious woman chained tightly to it.

Nicole’s bruises were still violently dark. She had stopped bleeding but her puncture wounds were still raw.

“She’s very pale.” One man said. “will she live?”

“I dont think it’s in our best interest for her to live.” Moody shrugged and grinned when the penny dropped and some of them didn’t immediately protest.

“She’s the Gods’ Chosen. The last of the First. We would surely be cursed.” One man growled.

“If she lives we will truly be under the control of a powerful monster. You saw her, what she really is, will you be her subject. Our times as Pack Alpha would be done and she would Rule us all.” Clanton growled as he looked around at everyone.

“And you heard her defend Rogues. She would give them rights to the land she takes off us.” Moody agreed and some shifted uncomfortably.

“Nedley, McCready and Charles would raise hell along with the Alphas that joined them. They are a powerful group.” Another man said bur Moody scoffed.

“we will dispose of them too. Divide their lands amongst ourselves, make a few clever arrangements between us and we could grow fat as we grow rich.” Cryderman said with a vicious grin.

Moody lifted his dagger and hovered it over the Alpha’s chest before plunging it down. There was a sickening crunch of melt as the blade crumpled against Nicole’s chest. The Pack Alphas reactions were all of shock. Some gasped while others whined nervously, others growled at the unnatural reaction of the blade now a lump of useless scrap.

Someone else slashed her arm but the blade simply glanced off the woman’s porcelain skin. Others tried to injure her but while Nicole may not have been healing with her usual speed no mortal instrument seemed to harm her.

“We will drown her near midnight in the nearest river. Make sure no one sees.” Moody growled, unhappy he couldn’t end her now. “if we are lucky she will die before then.”

The Alphas agreed to send out their soldiers to catch as many rogues as possible, even the pups hiding on the mountain were to be captured and imprisoned.

Nicole stayed unconscious the entire time. Her body was fighting against the burning venom each of Bulshar’s bites had injected into her. Her new wolf form was the only reason she had the strength to stay living.

Her body was still but she felt the pain. All of it.

For hours.

When the pain finally began to ease she found herself awakening in her own mind, finding herself standing in front of the Moon Goddess once more.

“Is this a dream right?” Nicole asked her but the ethereal woman smiled.

“yes and no.” She said softly before she opened her arms to embrace the redhead. “I am so proud of you, Dear One, we all are, and grateful beyond measure for you. You have saved this world.”

“I couldn’t have done it without your gift, Goddess. It’s the only reason I’m still alive. What do you call that form?” Nicole asked and the other woman chuckled.

“My goodness, we wanted to give you any advantage we could. We call it the Lycan and she is yours, from now until the end of your line the Red Wolf Pack Alpha will be have the third form.”

“thank you.” Nicole bowed. This was an incredible honour. “So I’ll live?”

“Yes but the pack Alpha’s plot against you as we speak and plan on killing you in a number of hours.” The divine being said casually. “No mortal weapon can harm you so don’t fret.” She reassured the gawping Alpha. “You’ll wake soon and reunite with your Mate.”

Nicole’s thoughts immediately flashed to Waverly before she squeaked. “Mate?”

The Moon Goddess smiled at her apologetically “I am sorry. You couldn’t be distracted from your mission so we hid your true connection to Waverly but even the Gods could not stop you gravitating toward each other. True love is funny like that.” The woman chuckled as Nicole felt like she was reeling.

“Waverly? She’s truly my mate?” Nicole asked, her voice full of emotion.

“Of course she is.” The moon Goddess smiled, “deep down you already knew it. And your parents approve” she winked playfully.

Nicole broke into a huge dimpled smile. “Does she know?”

“She will but she loves you.”

“Love?” the Alpha’s voice shook and the moon Goddess laughed lightly as she nodded before she turned serious.

“You are nearly healed now. Put the Pack Alpha’s down and protect those who need it. They are hunting down the Rogue and their pups right now and have taken your allies prisoner so prepare yourself.”

“They are hunting the pups?” Nicole growled in shock. “Ill kill those bastards.”

“You must use the gift we have given you for good, Nicole. Protect the weak and rule with grace. I must leave now but know we toast your name. Know the Gods love you. Thank you, My Dear.” She kissed Nicole’s forehead before she disappeared, leaving the Alpha alone.

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Waverly was so tired as she leaned into her father’s side as her eyes fell shut. She felt desperately exhausted and in pain from the uncomfortable way she was tied up. Her skin was raw from struggling against the rough ropes pressed into her for hours.

She was cold, hungry and bone tired as well as dreadfully worried about Nicole. The Alpha needed her and she was stuck in the goddamn forest.

She dozed off, needing a quick nap before she continued trying to release herself.

Next she knew she was in a village she had never seen before. It was lovely but it appeared abandoned. She looked around and saw a wooden statue towering in the village centre. A wolf.

One with a shaggy coat, made of redwood and she gasped. Was this Nicole’s home?

“They really were magnificent.” A wistful voice said and Waverly jumped back from the woman who had mysteriously appeared beside her.

“Who are you?!” Waverly barked nervously, wondering why this dream felt so odd.

The white haired woman with golden eyes smiled sweetly at the omega when Waverly’s wolf forced her to bow deeply , telling her who this was. “Goddess, forgive me.”

“Rise, my sweet Angel.” The woman kindly said and cupped the omega’s cheek. “You and I must speak.”

“about Nicole?” Waverly asked, unsure what other reason the deity would have for this meeting and the Goddess chuckled.

“Yes. You always were so clever.”

“Is she going to be ok?” The omega whimpered and the Goddess’s smile softened.

“Of course she is. Your mate should be waking up soon. Saving the world is exhausting business.”

“My mate?” Waverly yelped excitedly. “Nicole is my mate? Really?”

The ethereal woman chuckled again. Those adorable girls really did love each other.

“Yes, she is and she was just as happy about it as you.” The Goddess winked. “Unfortunately we couldn’t have Nicole distracted so we hid your true connection as best we could but you two are made for each other. Overcome the next challenge and you shall be able to start your lives together as the new rulers over all fenrir. You and she will create a royal line and we trust you both will rule with kindness and lead the fenrir into a new age.”

Waverly felt her heart flutter in her chest and the skin around her eyes wrinkled caused by a wide, beaming smile. Nicole was her mate, her true mate. The rest was amazing but secondary.

“Thank you, Goddess, I am honoured to have met you.” Waverly smiled as she bowed her head but the moon Goddess cupped her chin to lift her face before bending and kissing the brunette’s forehead gently.

She woke with a start and jerked against her father’s side. Julian gave her a concerned look but Waverly just gave him an apologetic grimace.

‘I’m sorry i couldn’t keep you safe here, Baby Girl.’ He said to her through mindlink but Waverly shook her head.

‘Its my fault but I’d rather be here than at home waiting. We will get out of this.’ The girl growled in her mind.

‘What makes you so sure?’ the man scoffed. He felt ashamed and betrayed by the other Pack Alphas and their actions. He wasn’t able to protect his soldiers or his daughter, step daughter and the woman who had become like a daughter to him.

‘Nicole’s ok. If we can’t get out of this ourselves she will get us out.’ Waverly said confidently as she went back to trying to get out of her ropes.

Julian couldn’t help smiling slightly when he watched his daughter work with determination, beginning to try to bite through the thick ropes but she stopped when a loud, wailing cry filled the air, followed by a shriek. They looked around wildly until they found the source of the sound.

There was a group of burly, brutish men were moving towards the group of prisoners to the left as they dragged and carried a large number of pups with them. Waverly gasped at the sight as the cries and shouts of the pups parents joined the cacophony of sounds as they tried to get to their pups but the soldiers pushed them back.

“What the fuck are they doing?” Wynonna growled as barrels were rolled.

Waverly snarled when the pups were stuffed, screaming and crying into the wooden barrels, stuffing multiple into each tight space before others hammered in the lids.

Many of the soldiers standing around seemed horrified by what was happening but they couldn’t disobey orders. The Rogue prisoners were begging them to release the pups as the soldiers beat them back.

Waverly continued to struggle against the ropes. She suspected they planned to do something horrid to the pups and she couldnt help reach out in her mind to her mate, she needed Nicole to stop this.

More soldiers appeared with more Rogue prisoners of all ages and more barrels and wooden chests were filled with whoever could fit.

Suddenly the Pack Alphas who had betrayed Nicole appeared. Some looked sick at the sight but the rest had a mix of satisfaction and smugness that made Waverly and her people sick.

“These Rogues dared to break the law and form and army, try to settle and betrayed us all. From now on Rogues will be killed on sight!” Richard Moody shouted.

The onlookers shared worried looks. Adults were one thing, prisoners of war, but children were innocent, even the pups of Rogues.

“Archers, shoot the adults, the pups will br drowned in the river.” Alistair Pressman ordered as the Rogue adults began to scream and shout, begging for the pups lives, pleading for their own, crying out for mercy.

Waverly finally caused enough friction to snap through a weaker part of the rope opened and she snarled before she quickly began to untangle herself and untied her father.

When most of the Pack was untied they got up to run into the forest to cut off the soldiers rolling the barrels but Waverly froze and grinned when a terrible, haunting, powerful howl cut through all the sounds and everyone fell back, throwing their heads back with such force to expose their throats as their wolves submitted instantly. Everyone but Waverly who turned back to see the figure of Nicole’s new form rose above the wall of canvas.

“Stop.” The red creature snarled as she stomped towards the crowd gathered around. Her eyes scanned the seen and she heard the loud sobbing of the frightened children coming from the barrels. “What is the meaning of this? Who ordered this?” her voice held a terrifying rumble and everyone pointed to the Pack Alpha’s who had betrayed her.

She turned her golden eyes on the men who were now trembling in fear.

“Pl...please... Al..al...Alpha...” Moody whimpered pathetically as Nicole towered over him. “Th..they’re just...Ro...Rogues.” he then shrieked as Nicole snapped her massive, fearsome fangs as she growled.

“They broke the law, Alpha. All of them. They must be eradicated as their numbers have grown out of control. It is for the safety of all of us.” Alistair spoke up in simpering way, trying to justify this cruelty.

“Release the pups now!” Nicole snarled and the soldiers rushed to obey. The children began to scream in fear when they saw Nicole, massive and unnatural but the lycan pumped out sweet, calming pheromones to sooth them. “You are safe, Little ones.” She purred softly. Before she shifted to human and gave the pups a gentle smile. “Where are their parents?” Nicole growled and many rogues spoke up, calling out for their children. The female Alpha smiled at the pups again and told them to run to their families.

Many couldnt help smile as the children all took off in a run, the older ones helping the younger through the paths made between the fenrir.

Nicole paused when her eyes met Waverly’s who has just reach her. She smiled softly as she walked towards her and took her hand, kissing the back of it tenderly when she lifted the omegas hand to her lips.

“We tried to stop them.” Waverly whispered before Nicole smiled.

“I know, My Love.” Nicole said warmly before she turned back to the Pack Alphas who were cowering together, watching her anxiously. “I must deal with these bastards.” She growled quietly. “Any suggestions?”

“Show no mercy. They were going to drown those poor babies.” The omega growled back and Nicole nodded before they walked towards the men together. Many of the onlookers realised that the omega was obvious the Alpha’s mate if the redhead paused to greet the brunette so lovingly.

Julian and the rest of the Pack could also sense it suddenly. The scent of the couple mingled together in a way that now told the world that they were True Mates and Julian and Curtis shared a disbelieving smile and Wynonna snorted.

It made incredible sense suddenly.

“Is that my sword?” she suddenly asked Holt Clanton, noticing her Sires sword’s hilt protruding from the sword belt tied around his waist. The man paled as all eyes went to him. “Did you take that from my tent?” she hadn’t taken it to battle.

“Uh...” the man said stupidly before another man elbowed him.

“By the Gods, Man, give her the blade!” he hissed and Holt hastily pulled out the sword, dropping it in the mud and he whimpered before he retrieved it and tried to clean it with his tunic but Nicole growled.

“I don’t need it clean when I separate your head from your shoulders.” She watched in satisfaction as they all began to panic and plead for their lives but she took her sword from Holt before Waverly told her the names of the Ringleaders.

Without another word and with terrifying speed she beheaded Moody, Alistair, Holt and the other men her mate had named. She knew the rest had stood by and she knew the Alphas who had tried to protect her.

“The rest of you have lost your pack and lands, they are mine now, As are the packs of your headless companions. A new dawn is upon us.” Nicole said and turned back to Waverly.

“My True Mate and I will present you all with our new laws in the coming days but know now, there are no more Rogues. Those without packs will live in settlements, where they can live freely. Plans need to be made but for now release the Rogues who fought. Leave only the pack fenrir who betrayed their packs. Feed those you release.” Nicole ordered before she turned back to Waverly who was beaming up at her.

‘I heard you calling out to me.’ The Alpha whispered through the new mindlink between them and Waverly’s smiled deepened.

‘I knew you would.’ The omega purred. “Its funny, I came here yesterday to tell you I love you and beg you to be my mate.’

Nicole’s heart thumped in her chest. “you have no idea how relieved I was to find out. I thought myself an utterly foolish for hoping you would feel what I feel.” Nicole whispered as she cupped her omega’s cheek. “I love you too.”

They were about to kiss when Wynonna shouted at them and found their friends and Waverly’s family and pack grinning at them.

“Do you and I need to have a chat, Furball?” Wynonna growled Jokingly.

“Daddy, Nicole and I are-“ Waverly started but the Alpha man held up a hand.

“I know and truthfully, I could not be happier to know my daughter has such a mate. Welcome to the family, Alpha Haught.” Julian winked before shaking Nicole’s hand and hugging his daughter.

Waverly wrapped her arms around the redhead’s waist and purred as Nicole hugged her and kisses her crown, both incredibly content and very tired.

After giving instructions to those loyal to her Nicole and Waverly left to sleep. Nicole picked up some blankets and furs she spotted on the way and when they got to Nicole’s tent the Alpha made a more comfortable nest for her Omega before they snuggled together tightly and shared a few soft, sweet kisses until they drifted into much needed sleep.

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Waverly awoke feeling warm and content for the first time in a long time. Nicole’s arms were wrapped around her waist as she spooned the smaller woman. The Alpha was asleep but she was purring loudly.

Waverly smiled to herself and snuggled back against Nicole who grumbled and buried her face into the crook of the omega’s neck, inhaling the sweet scent of Apple pie. Waverly felt her skin erupt in goose bumps where Nicole’s breath rolled over the skin of her throat, making her breath hitch.

The sound of her breath catching woke Nicole up and chuckled.

“Good morning, Mate...” she purred, her voice Thick with sleep and smiled as her love Turned in her arms before pulling her into a soft kiss.

“this is my favourite way to wake up.” Waverly sighed happily.

“Hopefully we don’t have to wake up any differently any time soon.” Nicole purred before they kissed again, soft and lazy, holding each other.

“I doubt that. You’re the new ruler of all the fenrir so you’ll probably be busy all the time and laying in bed for hours with your omega will be low on the priority list.” Waverly teased and giggled when the Alpha squeezed her playfully and grumbled.

“not unless I make it clear that anyone who disturbs my time with you will suffer a fate worse than death.” The redhead growled and the omega let out an amused huff.

“idiot.” She muttered affectionately before her stomach rumbled loudly and the Alpha sat up and pulled the blankets off her as Waverly let out a squeak of protest. “What are you doing?” She asked as Nicole pulled on a tunic.

“I’m getting you some food. I can’t abide my mate being hungry.” The Alpha winked, leaned over to peck Waverly’s lips but the omega grabbed a fistful of the redheads tunic to keep her in place so the brunette could deepen the kiss. When they separated Waverly purred and stroked the Alpha’s cheek gently

“Don’t take long.” The omega said cheerfully as she snuggled back down in their small nest, enjoying the warmth and comfort that the couple’s mixed scents brought. Waverly had always liked that smell but now that the mask had been removed from their mating bond it was now irresistible to her, intense and delicious. She loved it.

Outside the tent Nicole huffed when all the people around their camp stopped what they were doing to bow low at their new Queen. Many were nursing injuries or hurrying around to help where they were needed. The Aftermath of war was always a long, exhausting and tedious.

She stopped and spoke to a few soldiers nursing horrible wounds before retrieving food for Waverly from the omegas cooking at the campfire. As much as Nicole wanted to return to the tent and just spend the day with Waverly in her arms she had to speak to the Pack Alphas who remained loyal.

“Good Morning, Your Haughtness.” Nicole turned to see Wynonna bowing low with an exaggeration arm twirl.

“Asshole.” Nicole huffed, biting back a smile. “You’re still in one piece?”

“For now.” The beta grinned. “Where’s Waves?”

“Sleeping. I just came to find her some food. Where’s Julian?”

“he’s helping someone do something somewhere in the camp.” The brunette smirked as Nicole rolled her eyes.

“That’s helpful, thanks.” The Alpha smirked. “Tell him to come find me when he’s back.”

“Yes, my liege.” Wynonna bowed again, twirling her arm out.

“Keep that up...” the redhead growled a playful warning as she took the enormous amount of meat off the omega at the fire with a thank you before she went back to the tent where her omega immediately pulled back the blankets in invitation.

Nicole handed her the small wooden plank piled high with meat from a couple of different animals, brought back by the hunting parties before the fight.

“I cant stay, Sweetheart.” She said apologetically, wishing she could do just that. “There’s much to do and I have to help but you should stay and rest.”

“You will eat first and then we will both go.” Waverly said in a tone that told Nicole not to argue. “You must be starving after yesterday. Your body went through so many changes.”

“Is the Lycan form as incredible as it feels or does it look like something out of a nightmare.” The Alpha asked as she sat down beside her mate and picked up some boar as Waverly chuckled.

“is that what the Goddess called it? A ‘Lycan’?” Waverly asked.

“How did you- did she appear to you too?” Nicole asked and Waverly smiled.

“Yes.”

They talked about the Goddess had said to both of them before Waverly smiled.

“The Lycan is amazing. Angel thinks so too...” the omega purred suggestively as Rua and Nicole both let out possessive, hungry growls as Waverly giggled.

“Will you come somewhere with me later on?” Nicole asked her omega who nodded immediately.

They finished eating and cleaned their hands before they left the tent. Waverly went to help the healers and Nicole walked towards the area where the prisoners were behind kept but stopped when she came across a group of filthy, small pups huddled together near a small fire, shaking in fear as their eyes darted around nervously.

Nicole sighed sadly and walked towards them.

The pups started whimpering and crying when they saw her coming, they had seen her yesterday and she had terrified them. They were too young to understand anything other than they were in a strange camp with scary people and their parents were no where to be seen. Nicole crouched down, making herself as small as possible as to not frightened the children further And pumping out calming pheromones.

“Please don’t be scared, Little Ones, I don’t mean you any harm, I promise.” She spoke softly. “Have you been fed this morning?”

The pups eyed her carefully before an older child shook his head.

“No, Alpha.”

“OK, let me fix that.” She got up and followed her nose to another camp fire where food was being prepared and after a quick talk with the cook she returned back to the children with a loaf of bread, a block of cheese, strips of juicy, hot pheasants and some carrots.

She suspected these pups hadn’t been claimed because their parents had either fled or died in the fighting. The Alpha felt responsible for them until a solution was found.

The children relaxed considerably as Nicole presented the food to them and quietly asked their names. The young beta male who had answered her earlier question seemed to have been elected as the pups spokesperson answered her when she asked them their names. When they had finished eating she told them to stay put and she would be back for them soon.

She walked down to the prisoners surrounded by guards and walked over to the loyal pack Alphas nearby, greeting Julian and Curtis when the men all bowed to her.

“Royal Alpha, how are you today?” Curtis asked her.

“Tired.” Nicole huffed before most of the men made noises of understanding as they too were exhausted “happy the worst is over. Any developments overnight?”

“No. Any rogues who were hunted down by those who were unaware of your decree were immediately released and informed of the new rules.” Julian told her. “we have left the encampment on the mountain intact for now unless you would like us to move them off?”

“No, not yet, I’ll go and speak with them tomorrow. Please Scout out for a suitable spot to move them to and settle permanently at the base of the mountain, a good spot for farming is vital.” She told Julian who nodded with a proud smile.

“I will attend to that immediately, Royal Alpha.” Her father in law said and Curtis offered to help him as agricultural was such a big part of his life and his expertise would be invaluable.

“But that about the rogues who were so bad their pack kicked them out?” The Alpha of one of the smaller packs asked cautiously There was no judgement in his tone which Nicole was happy about but he looked worried and she couldnt disregard that.

“There will be laws they will have to live by the same as all of us. Being a Rogue for any length is horrible. It’s not a life. The isolation messes with your head and heart. It’s misery. Let them have a chance. Most rogues are the offspring of rogues, the generational punishments end now.” She spoke from experience and her voice got thick before she cleared her throat and shook her head. “let them build homes. Hire their labour, trade with them, be neighbourly, treat them with respect. Those who can’t live within the law will be given the same justice as any Pack fenrir.”

The Pack Alphas agreed before she turned her attention to the prisoners, the Pack members who abandoned their packs and the army at the moment the fighting started, the Alphas who had sworn loyalty to Bulshar behind the backs of the alliance with the other Pack Alpha.

“Figure out what Bulshar offered them to make them give their loyalty.” She growled.

“And those that betrayed their Alphas and packs?” Julian asked. “What can we do?”

“I will leave it to each Pack Alpha to deal with for now. I must go, I have something to do.” She said and the Alphas bowed as she walked away.

The redhead found the pups where she had left them and was relieved to see they didn’t look as frightened as they had before.

“Follow me, guys.” She smiled at them and picked up one of the toddlers. She lead them back to the Angel Pack’s camp and had just arrived when she smelled the amazing scent of her mate, giving the omega a dazzling, dimpled smile when their eyes met.

‘Bit early for pups, don’t you think?’ She heard Waverly’s soft voice, full of amusement and saw her giggle when the Alpha blushed. The omega approached the group and gave the pups a soft smile.

“Everyone, this is my Mate, Waverly.” Nicole said proudly before she spoke through mindlink. ‘They have not been claimed and no one has been caring for them.’ She then said “Darling these are friends of mine. Do you think we could find somewhere warm and dry for them to sleep?”

Waverly gave an understanding nod and reached out a hand to a filthy little girl who was sucking her thumb. “I think that can be arranged.” She smiled before leading the group to the Alpha’s Meeting tent, stopping one of her pack members on the way and asking for blankets to be gathered so she could make the pups a comfortable place to sleep and asking for some volunteers to care for the pups.

“What will we do with them?” Waverly asked Nicole when they stepped out of the tent once the children were asleep.

“I will speak to the Rogues that retreated back to the mountain tomorrow. Get the word out so if they have parents they can be claimed if not maybe they can be adopted.”

They walked back to their tent and Nicole asked Waverly if she was free for a couple of hours and smiled when her mate took her hand and nodded.

Nicole found Firefly and helped the smaller woman on to his back before she climbed up behind her and set off for the mountain.

“I thought you said you would speak to the Rogues tomorrow, Cole?” Waverly asked as she snuggled back against her Alpha.

“I am, I’m bringing you somewhere else, somewhere special.” Nicole kissed Waverly’s temple.

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Nicole and Waverly had used the time it took to get to the mountain to discuss the laws of their new kingdom, what needed to be changed to protect the vulnerable, how to merge the Rogue population and the Pack fenrir in a way that respected the very different way but was still cohesive. Nicole mainly just asked questions and listened intently to Waverly who made clever suggestion or explained the current laws, suggesting changes.

If they were going to rule a kingdom together they genuinely wanted to make it a good place for all their people.

The Alpha smiled as her omega rambled, absolutely besotted by the enchanting woman and proud of her mate’s intelligence and kindness. The Gods had truly blessed her with the most incredible mate.

Waverly was chattering about taxation when Nicole found the spot she was looking for and pull the horse’s reins gently to get him to stop. “Where are we going?” she asked when the Alpha dismounted and reached up to help Waverly down. The omega suspected she already knew the answer and so did Nicole.

“You’ll see, Darling.” The Alpha smiled and kissed the omega’s forehead before Nicole pulled off her clothes much to the brunette’s delight until the Alpha’s soft, smile turned into a knowing smirk and Waverly blushed. They both knew they had plenty of time for that later. “Get on my back, there is secret paths up and i don’t want to lose you to a booby trap.” The Alpha said softly.

Waverly didn’t hesitate, she trusted Nicole and quickly climbed up onto Rua’s form’s back when the Alpha shifted.

When they got to Nicole’s home Waverly gasped. It was just like her dream where she had spoken to the Goddess and she told Nicole as much.

“Its beautiful here.” Omega said as she looked around at the village. It was so peaceful and the air was sweet.

Nicole gave her a tour of the village and told her some stories of her life in this place, before the idyllic became marred.

“I bet you were as cute as a button when you were a pup.” Waverly cooed as she held The Alpha’s hand tightly.

“Mum said I was semi feral as a child.” Nicole chuckled. “Mom described me as ‘adventurous’. I loved exploring the mountains.” They slowed to a stop in front of the modest cottage.

“This was my home.” Nicole then said heavily as she pointed to the building. Waverly didn’t say anything as she rubbed the Alpha’s bicep supportively before they walked on, ending the tour at the graves of her parents.

“I’m sure they are so proud of you, Cole. I’m sad i will never know them.” The omega sighed before Nicole kissed her crown.

“They would have adored you, Waves.” Nicole said confidently. They found somewhere to sit down where they sat in silence for a couple of minute before Waverly sensed her mate’s pain, making her look at the redhead who’s eyes were watering.

Waverly nuzzles the Alpha’s jaw and whispered “Talk to me, Cole.”

Nicole took a deep breath before speaking. “I dont know how I’m supposed to rebuild this pack and run a kingdom? And what about Julian? You’re his heir. If you are Queen omega then when its time to inherit his lands, they would join the royal lands and all he worked for would be lost. How am I supposed to make a new Red Wolf Pack and keep this just for us? I don’t want anyone who isn’t family here, who doesn’t understand. And we would be so far from your family.” Nicole’s words fell quickly and the omega could feel her mate’s anxiety.

Waverly pumped out calming pheromones as they sat pressed into each other and she reached up to wipe the Alpha’s cheek where tear had spilled out.

“Cole, this place is yours. You don’t have to let anyone in if you don’t want too. It will still be here when the time is right for us.” Waverly sighed. “and don’t worry for my father or the Angel Pack. We have time to make plans.”

“Its a little overwhelming.” Nicole’s admitted quietly. “I never wanted to rule anything. I just wanted a home and to rest. How am I going to do this?” Nicole whimpered anxiously, “I don’t want this.”

“You aren’t alone anymore, Sweetheart. All great leaders have a council of advisors. But....” Waverly trailed off as her mind began to race and despite her sadness the Alpha smiled.

“What’s the plan?” the redhead joked softly, “I can hear your mind running.”

Waverly playfully poked her stomach. “who said you had to rule forever?” she asked the older woman who tilted her head as she tried to decipher the omega’s words.

“The Goddess said i was to lead the fenrir. Change things for the better...” Nicole said but she couldn’t remember the Goddess’s exactly worlds

“make good sensible laws, set up a government made of trusted Alphas, get things running smoothly and after a few years you can step away to focus your attention here but always ready to settle anything the Pack Alpha’s are unable to.” Waverly said and Nicole brightened before pouting.

“What about your father’s pack?”

“Well I have one idea that might work.” Waverly grinned. “if we are blessed with children we could have one inherit the Red wolf pack and one inherit the Angel Pack when the time comes. We could live in the Angel Pack while we are in charge if you would like? We would be closer to the Capitol and I’m sure father would no objections. I swear he wants to adopt you.” Waverly finished with a giggle.

Nicole tilted the omega’s head up with a finger under her chin as she smiled lovingly before placing a tender, chaste kiss on the omega’s lips. “You and brilliant, my Love, but do you really want us to have pups?” the Alpha asked, her heart beating quickly.

“I want to have your pups, Cole. A whole heap of them.” Waverly giggled as Nicole growled possessively.

“Good to know.” The Alpha purred as she nipped the omega throat.

They were brought out of their bubble by dark clouds suddenly rolling in and the light faded as a clap of thunder proceeded a curtain of heavy rain fall.

“Let’s get back.” Waverly huffed and watched Nicole shifted into her lycan form and bowed at her mate before gently helped her climb up lay between her huge shoulders, snuggling down into the thick nest of shaggy, red fur as the Alpha raced down the mountain. Waverly was in awe of her mate’s new form but Nicole in human form was exquisite and Whatever her shape she was in she loved Nicole Haught deeply.

Nicole shifted at the base and untied Firefly so he could run back to camp quickly while she carried Waverly at ferocious speed as the rain fell heavier and heavier. It was going to be a rough night if it continued.

Once they were back they hurried to Nicole’s tent to dry off and change before they hurried to the Alpha’s Meeting tent where they found the children still cuddled together where the couple had left them but someone had obviously washed them and dressed them in cleaner clothes that were much to large for them. They looked much better and a couple waved excitedly when they saw their friend.

The older boy who has spoke up for the children earlier that day gave Nicole a hopeful look. “Did you find our parents?” his face fell when Nicole shook her head.

“what’s your name, Kiddo?” she asked him.

“Thomas, Alpha.” He answered and she smiled softly before she sat down on the edge of the nest that the pups were cuddled in.

“Thomas, you can call me Nicole. We still have scouts out looking for any of your people who are missing their pups and tomorrow I’m going to the camp on the mountain to speak to them. You can come with me if you’d like?”

“Yes, please.” He smiled as the Pack Alphas began to file into the tent.

“Good lad. If you need anything be sure to tell someone.” She smiled before she took Waverly’s hand and joined them around the table as the Alphas bowed to her before Nicole got to work telling the men the changes to the laws that were to be made while some took notes.

“Will the new Capitol be here at Red Wolf Mountain?” Curtis asked but Nicole shook her head.

“No. My home and the mountains are sacred. The Capitol will stay where it is.” Nicole said. “that will be the seat of Government.”

“That’s quite the trek from here, Your Highness.” Nedley huffed before Waverly looked at her father.

“Actually, if Daddy has no objections we were thinking that for part of the year we lived at home?” The omega asked her father and Julian grinned before nodding.

“Absolutely.” He grinned wide before they went back to listening to the royal couple. Nicole and Waverly would say nothing about their plans to step away from ruling when the country was right.

“What have you chosen to do with the pack betrayers?” Nicole asked.

“some have been executed. Others are going to work in the mines.” Another Pack Alpha.

“What did you do with Willa?” Waverly asked her father who grimaced.

“I cant sentence her without speaking to your mother. She should have a say and we will come up with a punishment together, you and Wynonna should also be involved. Robert has been executed already.” Julian said heavily, the betrayal hurting.

Eventually everyone felt too exhausted to continue, the rain outside bringing a cold chill into the tent. Nicole dismissed them before she checked on the now sleeping pups. She and Waverly decided to stay where they were and Nicole made a small bed out if some of the extra blankets and the couple fell asleep quickly in each others arms.

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Nicole and Waverly walked into the heart of the Rogues’ mountain camp at noon, followed by Thomas and all the other pups that had been that had been left at the Allies camp.

Nicole smelled the fear in the air and she sighed as she looked around at the faces of the Rogues, some submitting in obvious ways, others looked wearily at her. Everyone she saw was thin and pale. They mostly tried to make themselves as small as possible. Some were debating if they should run. Nicole may have said Rogues were to be released but they didnt know if they could really trust her.

“Mama!” one of the pups shouted and a young woman let out an excited yelp. The soldier who was holding the little girl put the now squirming pup on the ground and everyone smiled as her mother ran forward and scooped her up as she cried and hugged her daughter tight.

Parents of the children began to rush forward when they realised the pups could be approached freely. They began to call the children’s names and every reunion was joyous.

“Tom?” a young man called out and Thomas broke into a grin.

“Ed! Do you know where my mom and dad are?” the boy asked the curly haired Alpha who was nursing a serious arm wound. The older man’s face fell.

“I’m sorry, Tom, but your parents died in the battle.” The male Alpha said softly and gave him a tight one armed hug when the boy began to cry.

Nicole felt her heart break for the beta pup as Waverly whimpered. The redhead kneeled down beside the boy and put a hand on his back, feeling the way his sobs made him shake.

“does he have anyone else?” Nicole asked Ed who gave a subtle shake of his head.

“I camped near them here. It was just the three of them, Alpha.” He bowed his head.

The young boy turned his tears stained face to look up at Nicole and he looked so lost.

“what’s gonna happen to me?” he asked in a tiny voice and Nicole gave Waverly a pleading look. Waverly gave a knowing smile but before they could sagged anything Curtis stepped forward.

“Thomas, my Mate and I always wanted a strong lad like yourself to help us around our pack. Would you like to join the Nature Pack?”

Julian shook his head and patted his brother-in-law’s shoulder with a chuckle. “why join the Nature Pack when you can join the Angel Pack?” he said and gave Curtis a teasing look.

The Rogues watched in amazement as other Pack Alpha’s offered the orphaned pup a home.

“It looks like you got a choice to make, Buddy.” Nicole smiled gently at him . “You don’t need to make a choice right now if you want to think about it?”

“I can help you around the pack...” Thomas sniffled as he looked at Curtis who he had spoken to the day before in the Alpha tent, he had liked the jovial giant of a man and thought he was funny. The bearded man smiled wide as the other Alpha’s congratulated him on his new pack member. Every Alphas offered had been genuine, all of them feeling protective of the little boy.

Curtis kneeled down and opened his arms to offer a hug, “come here, Son.” He said softly and everyone smiled as the pup rushed into his arms.

Nicole and Waverly shared a Watery smile before a couple other pup were identified as orphans and were quickly adopted.

When things settled Nicole said she had to speak the Rogues about other matters.

Nicole felt Waverly squeeze her hand reassuringly and she gave the omega a soft, dimpled smile before the Alpha raised a hand in greeting.

“I lived as a Rogue.” She started, deciding to show them she understood their side by telling them the truth. “for ten years I travelled the length and breadth of this country on the safe road. I know most of you only joined Bulshar because he offered you somewhere to rest your heads for longer than a couple of days and I know how desperately you wanted that.”

She looked around at the people who were were giving her surprised looks and she huffed as she nodded.

“I was given a few months last winter to rest and it meant more than anyone who isn’t a Rogue could understand. From now on Rogues can settle in land I took from the Pack Alpha’s who betrayed us. There you can live freely, trade, work, live a life. You can work anywhere you’re hired. The towns you create in those areas will be governed by a local council of elected people like at the Capitol. I’ve had an area nearby that’s been identified as a good spot for you to start and some of our soldiers have volunteered to help you start clearing land and building today.”

The rogues stared at her in stunned silence until they began to cheer and clap excitedly, some bowing low and thanking her for her kindness. Nicole huffed uncomfortably.

“I must add that this mountain is sacred. In a week everyone must be off this mountain as it is my home.” She added. “no one outside my pack can live here. Pack boundaries still apply.” My father-in-law, Pack Alpha Charles will show you your new home now.”

The rogues eagerly followed the man down the mountain and Waverly put her arm around Nicole’s waist.

“you’ve made a real difference already.” The omega said proudly. “Were you going to offer to adopt Thomas?” she asked.

“Not if you objected!” Nicole huffed before she smiled. “I’m glad he’s going to have a happy home with your aunt and uncle.”

“I wouldn’t have objected at all but it’s for the best. Life will be crazy for us in the coming months and those pups need stability now. And now I have a cousin!” the omega chirped.

“You almost had a little brother.” Nicole grinned at her and Waverly chuckled.

“Oh Mama would have read him the riot act but she would have accepted.”

They began to make their way down the mountain with the soldiers before Waverly’s voice in her mind.

‘Lets go back to your village.’ The omega said as she pulled Nicole to a stop. The Alpha gave her a confused look before nodding and ordering the soldiers to go on without them. She changed direction to get to the closest passage up.

‘Why are we going back?’ Nicole asked her mate.

“If I’m going to be omega of the Red Wolf Pack then I want to receive my Mating Bite in our future home.” The omega said pointedly and watched the meaning of her words take hold. The Alpha’s eyes flashed gold and her lips curled into a hungry smile that made Waverly stomach swoop.

“Are you sure you’re ready?” Nicole purred as she gentle pulled the smaller woman into her arms before she smiled into the kiss that Waverly planted on her lips.

“absolutely.” The omega said confidently before they continued up the mountain.

When they got to the Village Nicole's wolf directed her to the Pack house. This was hers now.

They checked out a couple of the bedrooms, littered with the old pack leaders family's belongings, until they found the master bedroom. The air was stale so Nicole threw open the windows who’s rusty hinges squealed in protest at being used for the first time in a decade.

The room was pristine other than being dusty and Waverly crawled onto the bed, beckoned the Alpha to join her and pulled Nicole down to kiss her passionately when she had. Their combined scents soon filled the room and they began to pull off each others clothes eagerly, tossing them away before hungry hands began explore warm flesh.

Waverly let out a moan as Nicole’s mouth began to kiss down her neck, licking and nipping the skin as the omega as the Alpha’s calloused but soft hands began massaging Waverly breasts, gently pinching and rubbing her dusky, straining between Nicole’s finger until she replaced one of her hands with her mouth.

The heady scent of Waverly’s arousal made Nicole growl possessively which sent a thrill run up the omega’s spine. Waverly’s legs fell open as Nicole’s free hand slowly trailed down her stomach.

“Can I touch you?” Nicole purred as her fingers paused at the damp nest of hair but there was a deep, primal rumble in her tone. The omega didn’t say anything but she did take Nicole’s hand and moved it very intentionally to her cunt as Nicole grinned wolfishly as she felt the inviting wet heat with her fingers. “Fuck... you’re already so wet...”

“Often the case when I’m around you, Alpha.” Waverly purred as she opened her legs wider but the smirk was wiped from her face where Nicole twirled her fingers around the sensitive bundle of nerves. The omega bit her lip as her lover played her like an expert musician plays their instrument, her fingers strumming through the wet, warm, swollen folds of Waverly’s core.

Nicole moved her fingers to circle her mate’s entrance and paused again to look up at Waverly with a questioning look and Waverly begged her not to stop.

Nicole’s fingers sank into Waverly and the omega let out a guttural moan. Her mate’s fingers met no resistance as they slipped inside her and the Alpha groaned as she felt the omega’s walls pulsate around her.

Nicole pulled back slightly and added another finger before she began to curl them inside the omega’s front wall, slowly at first then picking speed up gradually. The entire time she kept a careful watch and listen for any indication the omega wanted her to stop or slow down but Waverly was bucking against her hand as she moaned and soon Nicole could feel the omega tremble as an intense orgasm ripped through her.

A spurt of wetness gushed over Nicole’s palm as Waverly fell back as she panted.

“Gods... you’re good at that...” the omega groaned when her body stopped feeling the aftershock of her climax before her mouth fell open as her eyes widened. Nicole had slowly pulled out her fingers and raised her hand to her mouth before sucking her fingers to taste the smaller woman beneath her.

Nicole let out another possessive growl as the taste of her omega was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. Waverly was enthralled as she watched the Alpha lower herself, pause at the apex of the the omega’s thigh, waiting for permission the omega granted with an eager nod.

Nicole wasted no more time before running her tongue through Waverly’s dripping folds, lapping and sucking, holding on tightly to the thighs resting on her shoulders to stop the omega’s hips bucking too much.

The Alpha absolutely devoured her mate’s dripping pussy as Waverly cried out in pleasure, one hand holding her breast and playing with her nipple while her other hand was resting on the back of Nicole’s head until Nicole shoved her tongue as deep as it could go into her mate to taste her right from the source And the omega’s entire body began to spasm with another orgasm.

Nicole continued to tongue fuck the omega through it but she was so uncomfortably hard, her cock rock hard pressing into her abdomen as she lay on the bed and leaking pre-cum.

When Waverly caught her breath she made the Alpha come back up to her and pulled her into a soft kiss, moaning at the taste of herself on the redhead’s lips as she felt the Alpha’s erection poking her thigh and reached down to gently stroke it, smiling with satisfaction as the Alpha’s breath hitched.

“I love you, Cole.” She purred as the Alpha shifted above her to position herself between the omega’s open thighs. “I’m really glad you’re my True Mate.”

Her words made Nicole’s expression soften before her lips widened into a dopey grin.

“I love you too, Waves, and I’m so damn lucky I get to spend the rest of my life with you.” The redhead said softly before they shared another soft kiss before she slid into the omega who’s head fell back as she felt the delicious stretch of the Alpha’s shaft sinking into her before Nicole was buried to the hilt inside of her.

The redhead buried her face in the crook of Waverly’s neck as she began to thrust as the omega relished the feeling of fullness she was experiencing, gasping each time her Alpha’s cock hit her cervix.

“Faster...” the brunette begged breathlessly as her nails furrowed scratches into the Alpha’s back, “harder...” her sighs turned into moans and cries of pleasure as Nicole followed her commands.

Nicole was in heaven as the omega’s pussy sucked and rippled around her cock as she thrust deep, slow and hard, feeling the omega’s slick dripping over her balls. The sounds of their lovemaking were obscene and Nicole’s knot formed quickly, making her thrusts into the omega shallow so she switched to rutting into the woman at a different angel which she could tell the omega appreciated it the sounds she was creating were any indication.

The omega began begging for the knot she could feel thumping against her entrance and Nicole began to massage it in, the omega’s wetness making it easy and they both groaned loudly when they were locked together. Waverly presented her throat to the Alpha who licked the area before sinking her teeth into the omega as her cock shot thick ropes of cum into her mate as Waverly trembled in pleasure beneath her.

The omega could feel herself being filled up by her mate and much to her surprise the bite didn’t hurt. Instead it felt like a slight sting and she held her Mate tightly as the Alpha extracted her teeth and gently licked the area clean before gasping. She could feel the omega’s emotions through the bite and Nicole gasped when she felt the love and happiness the smaller woman was feeling and it filled her with warmth.

Nicole eagerly offered her own throat to the omega who smiled as she cupped the back of the Alpha’s head and gently guided her down to her mouth to repeat the process.

When the mating connection was completed they shared a giddy giggle and kissed sweetly.

“this is amazing.” Waverly grinned as Nicole manoeuvred them so the omega was atop her, groaning and grunting at every little tug on the sensitive ball of Nerves tying her to the omega.

“Yes, it was.” Nicole muttered as she wrapped her arms around the omega and nuzzled her neck where the bite was.

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“You ready?” Nicole asked her mate with a smile when she walked into the Red Wolf Pack house and found the omega double checking their bags to ensure they had everything for their journey back to the Angel Pack.

“Yes. Have you everything you need out of your office?” Waverly asked as Nicole walked up behind her hand wrapped her arms around the omega.

“Are you telling me you haven’t checked it already? And checked it again?” Nicole teased lovingly and Waverly huffed before she admitted that she had indeed checked it and a third time.

After everyone had returned to their packs Nicole and Waverly had stayed behind with the Rogues and other pack volunteers to help get a head start on building a village. Land was cleared quickly and homes built. The Rogues, now known simple now as The People were grateful to the Royal couple when they saw they were True to their word. Nicole had asked pack Alphas to send anything to the first town they could spare until the people set up farming and trade so the People didn’t over hunt the area.

Food, clothes, general day to day items and even some livestock had been gifted to the town. The people had unanimously decided to name the town Promise and now it was time for the Royal couple to go to their home in Julian’s pack.

As hard as they had worked at the bottom of the mountain the couple had also worked hard on their new home on top.

Everyday the cleaned up more and more of the village and made repairs on the pack house. Then when night fell they would sink into each other once again.  They had enjoyed their little honeymoon but now it was time to rebuild the country.

Nicole had found herself stressing out less and less about running a kingdom because of her mate’s brilliant planning. Waverly had pages and pages of notes and plans she had written out and Nicole had simple told the Pack Alphas that Waverly was to be obeyed fully.

Nicole grabbed their bags and carried them out to horses outside. They packed their belongings to a mule they had bought from some soldiers Before Nicole led the way down the mountain via a secret passage.

The journey took about 15 days in the summer sunshine. They weren’t in a rush and didn’t want to push the horses too hard in the heat. They camped most nights but occasionally stayed in an in along the Safe Road. Everyone was aware now of the Redheaded female Alpha and so they were often stopped by pack and people alike and the response was always positive.

When they finally crossed back into Alpha territory Nicole asked Waverly if she wanted to let her father know they were nearly there but the omega shook her head.

“Not yet. As soon as we do then we are back to reality. I don’t know if I’m ready to know what happened to Willa just yet.” Waverly sighed sadly and Nicole reached out and took her hand.

“I know she was a bitch but it is ok to be upset, Love. She was still your sister.”

“Is it terrible part of me is more worried that she’s still there? That we will get home and she will be sitting at the table in the pack house with that vicious smirk?” Waverly asked quietly, looking ashamed of herself as she glanced at her mate who shook her head softly.

“No. Of course that’s not terrible, Waves. She is genuinely a horrid person who was vicious towards you but your father would not do that to you and she broke almost every pack law on top of that. It’s either death or the severe punishment.”  Nicole reassured And Waverly gave her a sad smile before shaking her head to clear it

“Where are we going to live? Are we going to stay in the pack house?” The omega asked before giggling at the face her mate made then the redhead cleared her throat.

“Uh where ever you want, Darling.” The Alpha shrugged

“Obviously we are not living with my parents, Cole, I just wanted to see your expression. Your cottage is fine until pups start arriving.” Waverly said casually but grinned when the Alpha choked on her tongue. Nicole was sure the omega would be the death of her.

“Will... uh... will that be soon, d’ya think?” Nicole asked in a higher pitch than her usual. Rua barked with excitement.

“My heat is not for another couple of months, So relax, Alpha.” The omega purred before she looked around. “We first met around here.” she added and Nicole snorted.

“You mean when you took an immediate dislike of me?”

Waverly gasped, “I did not take an immediate dislike of you! I was just shocked my father took a Rogue in, no matter how hot she was. I genuinely thought Mama was going to kill him” She defended herself but Nicole shook her head with an easy smile.

“Nah, you hated me on sight. It’s ok, you love me now and that’s the main thing.” The Alpha cooed but the omega flipped her the finger causing the Alpha to grin. “it sucked because I thought you were beautiful.” She added sincerely.

“I forced myself to dislike you. You humiliated that other idiot so badly and I was stupid. I thought I had to defend him. Secretly I enjoyed you putting him in his place.” Waverly pouted but Nicole pulled her off her horse and onto her own in a smooth motion.

“You’re never stupid, stubborn yes but never, ever stupid.” She kissed the omega’s cheek  “I knew straight away that he wasn’t worthy of you.” Nicole purred before the smaller woman took Firefly’s reins and directed him off the main path. “What are we doing?” Nicole asked before Waverly gave her a very pointed look. “Oh... awesome.” Nicole grinned dopily.

Several hours later they finally rode into the Angel Pack’s village, dishevelled and exhausted, the word quickly spread that the royal couple were home and Julian and Michelle rushed out to meet them both.

“Welcome to the family, Nicole.” The pack omega said warmly as she hugged the Alpha. “We will have a feast tonight to celebrate your mating.” She said to the two younger women.

“Oh, Mama, thank you but it’s been a long journey and we would prefer a quiet dinner with you two, Wy and Doc.” Waverly said as she backed out of her fathers embrace and made to hug her mother as her sire greeted Nicole with a fatherly smile, delighted to see both women equally. “Could we have the feast tomorrow?”

“Of course, Angel.” Julian told his daughter and told the Pack to prepare for an elaborate feast for the following evening. “Will I have your things sent to your old room, Waverly? Or your old cottage, Nicole?” Julian asked them both and chuckled when they said the cottage at the same time.

“BABY GIRL?! FLUFFY?!” they heard shouted and turned to see Wynonna rushing towards the couple with her arms outstretched. “You’re back.” She pulled them into a bone crushing  embrace before quickly pushing them away as her nose wrinkled in disgust. “Ugh you dirty little fluffy balls.” She muttered dramatically but no one paid her any mind. The couple were newly mated so no one had batted an eye.

“Missed you too, Nonna.” Waverly huffed before Wynonna laughed and hugged her little sister before they went to the Pack house and into the family’s private parlour where a table was being laid out and Doc was already waiting. He bowed to the royal couple before shaking Nicole’s hand and hugging Waverly, having missed the girl he was so fond of.

They caught each other up on any developments with the new settlements and the implementing of the first few laws Nicole had decrees and ensure word was spread far and wide. They kept the atmosphere light as they ate but eventually Waverly had to know.

“what happened to Willa?” she asked and the air in the room stilled. Michelle got quiet but she looked calm and Julian growled.

“She will never bother you again. She has had both hands removed and her tongue cut out and will live the rest of her life in isolation somewhere she will never escape from.” The man said as he took his daughter’s hand.

“She deserves it.” Michelle said bitterly. “the betrayal of this pack could never be allowed to stand. She knew the risks. Up until the moment her hand was removed she didn’t believe your father would go through with it. She has been sent to a distant relative of Curtis where she will be under lock and key for the rest of her days.”

Waverly blew out a sigh of relief and told her family she and Nicole would see them in the morning  before wishing everyone goodnight.

“Anyone else think it’s funny that Waverly has the most powerful fenrir to ever live following her around like a pup?” Wynonna chuckled and the others agreed.

“we shouldn’t tease.” Michelle huffed. “Waverly is truly loved by Nicole. Royalty or not they are still just a young couple. Imagine how upsetting it would be if she had actually mated with that idiot boy.”

Outside of the Pack House Nicole put an arm around her Mate’s shoulders while the omega leaned against her as they strolled towards their home for the foreseeable future.

They got ready for bed after unpacking some things, Waverly making a comfortable nest for them to sleep in on the narrow bed while they talked about what they needed to get at the market tomorrow and Waverly informed Nicole that they  would be shopping for things to make the barebones cottage more homey.

“I dont know a thing about that, Omega. You know best.” Nicole purred as she followed the smaller woman under the mountain of blankets and settled with Waverly snuggling into her arms.

“No, this place is your first proper home together and its  a bare canvas. You should make it yours.” Waverly said with a sleepy smile.

“Ours.” Nicole corrected gently. “we will go to the market tomorrow after I speak with you father about the changes we are making, set up a meeting with the other Pack Alphas after the next full moon. “ Nicole muttered sleepily before she kissed Waverly goodnight and fell asleep.

20 years later.

Waverly had tears in her eyes as her 2nd born pup, Nicholas, was checking his saddle and making sure his bags were secure.

“Are you sure you have everything?” Nicole asked as she walked up the 17 year old boy who was already taller than his sire and his shaggy bright orange hair fell around his shoulders.

“Yeah, Mom.” He gave her a bright smile.

“Do not forget to write to your Mama or she will fret.” The redheaded woman said quietly as she pulled him into a tight hug. “Behave for your grandsire and give your aunt Nonna as good as you get but do not get into a drinking contest with her!” the Alpha finished with a chuckle.

Her Son was leaving to take his place as Julian’s heir and live permanently in the Angel Pack. He had much to learn but his Dame had given him a good education and a strong foundation to start with and all of their children has spent alot of time with the Angel Pack every year.

Waverly pulled the boy into a tight hug but her head barely came to his chest and her tears started flowing.

“Oh my little boy! I’m going to miss you so much!” the omega sobbed as her son hugged her back. “please be safe on the road. Are you sure you don’t want your Mom to accompany you?” she sniffled and the boy bit back a chuckle.

“I’m a lycan too, Mama, I’ll be fine.” He gave her a dimpled smile. “I’m ready to go, where are the others?”

Nicole barked and a moment later 6 people emerged from the Red Wolf Pack house. Their eldest and Nicole’s heir was a 19year old carbon copy of Nicole in her youth except with hair a darker shade of red. Her name was Wren and her parents were so proud of her. She was holding the hand of her mate Lisa who she had been with since she was 17 having met the Randy Nedleys granddaughter on a pack visit and in the crook of Wrens other arm was their newborn daughter Sasha.

3 more children followed the younger couple out. Nicole and Waverly’s 3 younger children. Ellie and Miri were 12 year old twin Alpha girls they named for Nicole’s parents and their 8 year old son Elliott, an omega like his Mama and  Nicole and Waverly’s pups all shared loving embraces and goodbyes until they would next see each other and the smaller children got teary eyed as their brother mounted his horse and said one last farewell before gently clicking his tongue and riding out of the village and down the mountain as Nicole put an arm around her Mate’s shoulder and kissed her temple.

“He will be absolutely fine, Darlin’, he’s a good boy.” She cooed as the woman’s now heavily lined hazel eyes met hers.

“I know but he’s still my baby!” the omega pouted as the kids went back inside, leaving their parents in the square of the village Nicole and Waverly had lovingly rebuilt with the help of some of the Angel Pack and their older children.

Nicole and Waverly had done as they had planned. They had reformed the country for the better. For five years they ruled with love and kindness. The old Rogues and the Pack fenrir alike had no cause for complaints and fairness was the order of their reign. The People’s settlements soon expanded into towns and cities and with help from the packs they had thrived.

Once Nicole and Waverly were satisfied they had abdicated and left things in the hands of the government of elected officials but Nicole warned the country that if they started going backwards the Red Wolf Alpha would be back to take over again. Nicole joined the occasional meeting and received updated letters regularly. She and Waverly council was regularly sought after and they were always happy to help where they could.

Life was pretty great as far as Nicole was concerned and every night before she got into her nest with the woman who still made her heart beating faster with a soft smile, after a long day spent with their growing family, she would silently thank the Moon Goddess for the happiness she has been given.

“You warned him not to drink with Wynonna again, right?” Waverly asked.

“We’ve been warning him since he was 6...” Nicole sighed before they broke into giggles.