18

"Katlyn!" My mom screamed and ran at me almost knocking me over with her hug. My dad followed slower but I could tell he was containing his happiness. He smiled at me and hugged me. Dalton and Michael strolled up and they joined in the hug.

After we pulled away from each other Clayton walked beside me and snuck his arm around my waist. He pulled me close to him and I smiled. My parents gave me an astonished look.

"Welcome to our pack territory." Clayton said to everyone with a smile. He gave my waist a squeeze and I almost moaned at the sparks. We were on the edge of the territory and had quite a walk back to the pack house. We were walking when suddenly Clayton paused and I saw his eyes glaze over. I knew he was talking through the mind link.

I looked toward the house and saw someone running towards us. They skidded to a halt in front of us and I realized it was Drew. He ran a hand through his light brown almost blonde hair.

"Alpha Clayton there's a sit-" Drew started but froze and looked behind us. Curious I followed his gaze and saw he was staring at Dalton-who was talking to Mike. I glanced back at Drew and saw his eyes flash a glowing color. He smiled softly.

"Mate." He sighed. Clayton paused maybe waiting for Drew to make a move but he didn't and Clay glanced at me before speaking.

"Better get on that Drew. Now what was the problem?" Drew snapped out of his daze and shook his head.

"Wha-? Oh yeah... Rouge scent near the border." He said and Clayton nodded curtly. My mate turned to me with am apologetic smile.

"I gotta go check it out. I'll see you later mea lux." Clayton said kissing me quickly on the lips before turning to Drew.

"Which way?" Clayton asked and Drew looked confused.

"I'll show you." He said and Clayton shook his head, "No, talk to your mate." He added the last part in a low growl. Drew looked at me with hesitant eyes and I waved him over. Drew sighed in defeat and pointed in the direction.

"I've got him Clay." I said and my mate nodded before running off to wherever he needed to be.

"What was that?" My mother said watching Clayton run off. I smiled softly.

Drew chuckled beside me, "That's what you call Clayton kissing his mate." He said smirking and I rolled my eyes playfully. I gave Drew a pointed look and he looked at his feet under my gaze.

"That's not even-hey who's the new guy?" I heard Mike say and I smirked at Drew as Mike's nosey self walked over.

"What's up man?" Mike said and gave Drew a once over. I chuckled as Drew kept trying to sneak glances at Dalton but part of me was worried.

Dalton wasn't gay. Well maybe he was? That's how things work right? How can he be Drew's mate if he isn't?

Dalton moseyed over to me and I saw his eyes widen some as he looked at Drew. He paused and shuddered then stood beside me. We walked on and my parents whispered together.

Drew suddenly stopped and pulled off his shirt revealing a nice six pack. He stretched and gave me a soft smile.

"Luna can you help me out of my clothes when I shift?" Drew asked and I nodded.

"Of course Drew." I said and he crouched and after a few bone cracking moments he'd shifted into a lovely brown wolf. He bowed in front of me and I helped him get out of his pants and boxers and he shook himself and licked my hand gratefully. He looked over at Dalton and he whined in longing.

Drew padded a bit away from the group. Dalton walked beside me and leaned a little closer so he could whisper in my ear, "Kate... Who's that?" My friend asked and I looked at him curiously.

"That's Drew." I said with a smile and Dalton ran his hand through his hair. He looked at me with confused eyes.

"Katy-I'm freaking out." He whispered in a sharp voice. I looked at my friend and frowned.

"I just got a hard on... From looking at him-my heart is racing and I'm all weird inside." Dalton grumbled sounding shocked. I looked down. Yeah, he was turned on. I smirked a little.

"Yeah... He's your mate bud." I sighed and Dalton froze.

"What do you mean? I don't even know him? I'm not-I can't..." He trailed off as Drew let out a long sorrowful howl. Dalton flinched.

"Is he okay?" He asked me and I couldn't miss the concern in his voice.

"Do you feel the pull Dalton?" I asked softly. He shook his head then groaned and nodded.

"Yeah. I do... What do I do know?" He asked and I smiled.

"Hey Drew! Get over here!" I called and the light brown wolf trotted over bowing his head cautiously. He looked at Dalton and whined. I looked from Dalton to Drew and grinned.

"Drew this is Dalton, Dalton Drew. Say hi to your mate." I said and Drew yipped and threw his wolf body on Dalton. I watched as they fell to the ground and Drew covered Dalton's face in licks. My friend grinned and ran his fingers through his mate's thick fur. I'd never seen Dalton smile like that. It warmed my heart.

"Woah woah woah. What the hell is going on?" Mike said staring wide eyed at his cousin fondling Drew. Dalton blushed and hid his face in Drew's fur. Drew turned his head and growled at Mike baring his fangs.

"That's his mate." I told Mike and he stood there gawking. He finally shook his head and put up his hands in surrender, "Okay man do you." He said and chuckled.

"Shut up Mike." Dalton spat and I chuckled as he stood up and flipped Michael off. Drew growled and rubbed his body against Dalton's. My friend calmed down and smiled.

"Aww cute." I sighed and led them to the pack house. It wasn't long before the house was in view and we were walking inside.

"All I'm saying is, I think this is crazy. Who'd've thought werewolves were real?" Mike said as he sat on the couch in the living room. Drew and Dalton were listening to him and Drew muttered something to Dalton who snickered.

"Hey how are y'all-damn." Mike suddenly stopped in his sentence and I looked over to see a bubbly Lexi entering. I smiled broadly. Another mate bond! Lexi!

"I see you and Clayton worked things out. So did you guys mate all the way or just make up-or make out. Ha I've haven't seen him smile that much in a long time. Looks like I've got my old brother back." Lexi grinned hopping up and down and tackled me in a hug.

"Thank you for making him happy!" She pulled away and giggled.

"Lexi I have to tell you something." I said smiling. I guess I was playing matchmaker today. She nodded and grinned.

"What is it? Katlyn do you smell that?" She took a deep breath and her eyes sparkled. I giggled.

"Mike." I said to the boy who was staring at Lexi from the couch. Lexi turned her head to him and I saw her stiffen.

"Mate." Lexi said softly and she gasped. She leapt to her feet and her hands were twitching.

"How? I've already had a mate?" She sighed and she looked at me with mingled excitement and confusion. I gave her an approving nod, "He won't bite. And he's a good guy Lexi." I said softly.

"Lexi? Hmm. Hey there lil Lexi." Mike said with a nervous laugh and I smiled. Lexi let out a noise between a squeal and a howl of joy and flung herself on him. Mike yelped in surprise but instantly calmed down and wrapped his arms around her.

"Oh feisty now? Perfect. So now I got a mate too? Cool. No beyond cool this is so fucking great! I mean look at this face! Adorable." Mike said staring into Lexi's eyes and she sighed and laid her head on his chest while he looked up and beamed at me.

"I feel so... Warm." Michael sighed and snuggled closer to Lexi. I giggled and laid back.

"Yep that's love." Drew said and threw an arm over Dalton's shoulder and kissed his cheek. I smirked as a grin crept it's way to my friend's lips.

No matter how much I was happy for them all this lovey dovey stuff was making me miss Clayton. I want my mate.