An Honest Mate

Awakening

Grace

"STOP." I said using my Luna authority. Luke was handling the border affairs and new treaties with neighboring packs when we both got a mind link that two of our senior high school students got into a fight on the mats with senior warriors. These boys had been doing very well, and Nathan wanted to recruit them into our border guards. They were strong and fearless. And on many levels dumb when it came to rank. If they think they can just challenge upper ranked warriors because they were noticed, they'd be sorely mistaken. I'm here to put them back in line. There's a rank for a reason. Our beasts need them.

"You boys have no right!" I raised my voice to them. They both bowed their heads with blood dripping from their faces. Healing as I began to lecture them.

"These warriors have seniority. They have fought for us. Their families have sacrificed for us. They have put time and effort into the schooling and training to be where they are. What have you two done to think you could challenge two senior warriors? Graduating high school is nothing compared to them." I asked, taking a step closer, showing them I would not be challenged.

They slightly lifted their heads upwards towards me, and I felt anger rise in my beast. No wolf except high ranked wolves are allowed to look me in the eyes, especially in situations like these.

"What gave you the right to look up at me as I lecture you? If you think for one second our Alpha, me, our beta or gamma will tolerate this, you're mistaken." They bow their heads again, feeling my authority drip from my body.

As a princess, my authority is higher than my husband's. However, I rarely ever have to use that kind of authority. The two boys just stood there like I was asking a rhetorical question. Their silence furthered my anger. I turn around and talk to my two seniors. "What on earth were you guys thinking, letting them challenge you?" A small chuckle escaped the two teenagers, and that's all it took for my beast. Black eyes and power poured out of me radiating off in waves. I turned and glared. They whimpered and lowered their heads, facing the ground, feeling my aura. I could feel their wolves fighting with their human counterparts. Probably also lecturing them that their Luna is pissed. "You both better be quiet, or I'll banish both of you." With that, I turned back to my seniors, smelling fear from the two teens.

"Alfred, talk to me." I asked, turning to one of my senior warriors.

"Yes, Luna, they were disrespecting us. The female warriors had come in and asked a few questions on techniques. They had laughed at it. So I asked what they were laughing at. Nothing we couldn't handle. They said we were f*****g idiots and that move is for pussys." Afred says to me, gesturing to the boys.

"Stop." I said, holding my hand up. These young children think women are weak? Let's show them what a p***y can do. My wolf said. I smiled internally. This made me heated to the core. I'm usually very understanding and compassionate but by no means can I have these boys thinking they can do this. We have ranks for a reason. We have specially trained warriors and teachers to help make us stronger. To ensure our packs protection and secrecy. If they think it's okay to bully their way to get attention, they're wrong. They need a reset. I turn around smiling towards the teens and suggest, "I challenge both of you boys. I'll show you what a p***y is capable of. You win and the seniors will follow your command for a day. I win and you will have cleaning duties for the next year. If you refuse you will have PT tests before every PT class for 2 years. " Let's see if they'll give me all they got. Cleaning duties are behind them. They were specially picked for the pre border patrols to ensure they are ready for the real tests to become a part of our patrol. Obviously they missed that section of training of rank as they think they can challenge senior ranks, even us. I hear my wolf growl at the last part. I see them look between each other and they nod. I take this as an opportunity and walk to the mats.

"Ryan you first." I said settling onto the mats. More warriors filled Inside along with other students. Hearing what was about to go down. It's not often something like this takes place.

I'm wearing a loose framed dress and heels so I'm curious as to what they're thinking. I smile internally waiting for them to judge.

In court we were taught to fight no matter where you were. School, training, the cafeteria, the bedroom in case of assassinations, patrols. We did it all. My father made sure we were prepared in case something happened. He even planned a random attack at a homecoming dance. Me in a dress? Pfffft Easy. The only people who have successfully pinned me are my brother, father, aunt, and Nathan. All fierce warriors and equally as powerful if not more. If my brother or I were to pass away Nathan would have the rights to the throne of wolves. He was sent to the same schools as us growing up. All royals regardless of our species went to school together to create bonds and friendships to help keep the peace within our species during the summers. Sometimes it did the opposite depending on the history between whoever.

I see Ryan gather onto the mats shakily taking in his surroundings. Everyone was watching him.

"Being embarrassed on a battlefield isn't going to help you. Take your stance child." I saw him get ready and we started to spar. He didn't like to be called a child. Not everyone will be nice to him when he gets into a real encounter. I let him go first to assess him. You can tell what kind of fighter someone is simply by just watching them. He began swinging and I blocked them. This made him upset. I threw in a punch and he blocked it. Good. My wolf said proudly inside of my head. I grabbed his arm and sweeped my leg under him and spun him backwards and round housed him right in the ribs. I heard a crack and he started to wheeze. His parents were sitting on the bleachers clapping. His mother was slightly worried for him but I heard his father saying he needed this slap of reality. My wolf nodding inside of my head. He waves himself off the mat and goes to the med station. He was gonna need those ribs realigned. One down one more to go so I wave Wyatt onto the Mats.

He was completely fearless. He didn't shake, he only smiled. He's dangerous. My wolf said. Yes I agree. Nathan's gonna have work on his hands breaking him.

Maybe he'll be great on one of our special teams. It'll be fun assessing him. Again I let Wyatt swing first sliding under him knocking him off balance. He gets up and tries again going for my legs. I flipped myself aside and heard him reset again. I glanced at him and saw him smiling. I turned away from him trying to let him think he could get away with it. He slowly walks around taking me in and then smirks and points behind me. Amateur. My wolf said. I smirk and turn slowly knowing he's gonna make a move and I catch his punch, twisting it and shoving his arm backwards. He groans and looks back huffing angrily. I smile at him only making him angrier. Oh Nathan you have your work cut out for you. My wolf says. He comes walking around me and then swiftly runs up to my side. I step to the other side and place my hands on his head and begin twisting it into a headlock. He begins twisting and trying to knock me off balance using his legs, even leaning forwards knocking me over him giving me perfect alignment to lock him between my legs. He eventually just barely taps my arm after a long wait and I let go. I nodded to him acknowledging his skill and will to fight for what he believes in.

"Ryan, come over here!" I yell. He nodded and trotted over his ribs, already starting to heal after they made sure they didn't have to reset them. He gave up so quickly. Wyatt has a lot to learn but I think his persistence is good. He's willing to die.. or at least pass out from the lack of oxygen.

"Boys."

"Yes Luna?" They both said with defeated facial expressions knowing their duties they now have for losing.

" That was way too quick. Not even fun. I will be back to redo this. And to teach you how to get out of these holds." I said, eyeing Wyatt.

Babe are you really sparing right now?

Well yes. They needed a reality check. Ryan will need a lot more work before he can be on our patrols and well Wyatt has serious potential but he was too cocky this time around. We will need to keep an eye on Wyatt. He will either be trouble or he will be a fierce and fine addition to our warriors. I ended the fights before they truly began. I linked my mate.

Hmmm. Nathan is with Alesia. She was a disaster.. rightfully so. Thank you for handling his business love. We will talk more about this later. Luke linked.

Of course! This is my pack too and this is something I can easily do.

This is something I think a woman had to do to knock them back in check. Maybe I should teach once in a while. Or have a few of our female warriors lead. I'm sure when Alesia is better and becomes a fierce fighter she'll be good for our warriors to see a strong woman. I sighed thinking how these boys were acting. Did Nathan know his guys were acting this way? Maybe because he has been dealing with Alesia they think he's become weak with a woman next to him. They're sorely mistaken. A mate makes you fight harder and want to live.

I grab my folders with my files inside to prepare for our company's partnership between Alpha Danes pack and ours. Oftentimes company partnerships in big corporations are pack businesses or species within our world. It was a way to ensure we could financially take care of our own and have powerful influence in case something big happened. It was easier for us to cover it up from the human world. For example if a random newborn vampire kills a human we would Cover it up as an animal attack. There are rules and regulations we are held accountable to to ensure our safety and security. Which is why saving Alesia could have been a much bigger challenge especially if she had acted out and or didn't want the new life I Chose for her.

Grace! It's Alesia! There's blood everywhere! I'm taking her to the hospital. The baby. Oh no.. the baby. The rejection was too much! Nathan linked me in a rush.

His thoughts seemed all over. Ever since he met Alesia his mind and soul has been at peace and chaos simultaneously. It's been overwhelming sometimes. Nathan was the most organized wolf I'd ever met. He had everything under control even when I knew certain things weren't a part of the plan, he executed the mistake like it was meant to have happened.

But I'm very happy he has found a second chance and I'm so happy it was Alesia. Their friendship and underlying bond defineitely helped her figure out this new life. Ashley and I have done our best but they just clicked so well. I just never understood the reason behind them and why it molded so well. She just couldn't feel the sparks because she still had a living mate she didn't know about nor could she have known to reject him. When I met her I knew that if she were to become a wolf she would be great. However with everything she has gone through and what he has done to help keep her sane it has taken a toll on her and him. It’s nothing no one can't handle. It's just been bumpy the past few weeks or so. He's missed a bit of his duties, and with the vampire's attacking it's been hard dividing up his duties. It's not his or her fault. In fact this is the vampire's fault. And James attacking her hasn't been the easiest either.

Alesia is a blessing in disguise for Nathan. Honestly for all of us. We've all been struggling with some things and Alesia just knows what to say or how to solve something. Great gamma and luna qualities. I have been bringing Alesia to my Luna duties. It's another one of those weird feelings like she's supposed to be there with me. I can sense Ashley feeling weird about it, but she understands why. I mean if for any reason my brother or Luke and I die Nathan is in line for the throne. Alesia has no training in that field. It would be like a train station hit her with all the rules, politics and what to say and what not to say. She is the kindest person I have ever met. Court life would be a rude awakening after just becoming a wolf and finding out this life actually exists. She's smart and has drive that is her strengths. She's the youngest out of us at the age of 28. Ashley and Jackson are 30 and Luke is 32. I'm 29 and ten years younger than my brother. My mother had been told by the royal doctors she wouldn't have any more children after my brother and then poof a miracle. I never really got to know my mother. She found her mate, my father sleeping with another female and rejected him right there. It broke her heart and it killed her. And my father… We haven't forgiven him even when he passed away. Our mates are our most loved and cherished. He broke one of our most sacred bonds gifted by the goddess for something.. younger. He killed our mother that day for selfish need. I shake the feeling off when I concentrate on Nathan's words again repeating in my head.

When Nathan linked me I didn't know what to say. This poor girl. I found myself walking towards the hospital and then panic set in and I linked my cousin back.

Nathan oh my gosh! Tell doctor Hughes to bring her to the luna suit. She will get the best care. I'm gonna get Ashley and link Luke and Jackson. Alesia would like to know her closest friends will be there for her.

I finally broke the link feeling his panic and linked the boys. I told them I was grabbing Ashley and taking her to the hospital for Alesia.

Ashley! Alesia is in the luna suit at the hospital. She might be losing the baby!

Sh*t! I'm on my way! She cut the link immediately.

I saw her sprinting towards the hospital and began to run up next to her. I know where the suit is because when Luke and I lost our first I was stuck in there for a while. I was devastated after losing our baby.

We finally made it up into the room and burst through the doors. Seemed like the doctor had contained everything. She was muttering words about our overworked jobs, but we didn't care about that. She's our new gamma, and we need her strength. She is caring a royal pup. Any pregnancy takes a lot out of a mother but royal pregnancies are brutal. The babies are bigger and stronger and grow faster. I understood that even though Dr. Hughes got the blood and contractions to stop, it doesn’t mean she can just go home. Her body is stressed and overwhelmed; he will need to watch her closely.

Eventually Ashley and I both left and I headed back to the packhouse to my husband's office to meet up and discuss the new arrangements of Ashely taking on as gamma for a bit. I think it'll do the men some justice having a woman keep them in line and teach them a few things. Our female warriors are not to be messed with. It irritates me that we have men like that. We have done such a great job changing the way our warriors are treated and pack members are treated. We often pride ourselves on this. I'm frustrated these boys act this way. Ashley will whip them into shape for sure.

I sat on his desk and closed his laptop asking if he had heard anything I had said to him. He looked up and smiled innocently.

“ Partly..” he said.

“You're not even the tiniest bit upset over the boys having this mentality?” I said frustrated.

“Absolutely not. They'll learn. Hot headed teens always do. It's usually by hot stubborn women or their mates. Sometimes both. Once they have seen them act that way they will surely smack them into shape.” He winks pulling me onto his lap lifting my chin pulling it closer. I smirk and lean into him. This man drives me insane. I feel the tingles and heat rise inside of me and I see his eyes go black with lust smelling my arousal. I smile and grab his hair pulling his lips towards me. I feel his tongue part my lips and he finds his way to mine. I moan into him driving him crazier. I elongate one of my claws and rip his shirt and feel over his biceps and pecs. I move down to his abs as our mouths are working breathlessly together. I hear him groan and nibble my lip placing his hands on both sides of my hips. He begins removing the upper part of my dress and in a swift motion removes my bra leaving my n*pples exposed. He stops kissing me for a second to take me in pulling my waist to him and takes my br*ast in his hand massaging it. I felt a moan escape me. I feel his warm wet lips hover over my hard n*pples and I gasp leaning into him. I feel him slide his tongue over my n*pple making small circles around it with his tongue. I arch my back and take in the sensation. I feel him undoing his belt and see his er*ction hard pressed against his stomach. I smile and bite my lip looking back up at him. We both jumped when we heard a knock at the door.

“Busy.” Luke yelled.

“Alpha sorry to bother you but you weren't responding to our link.” A guard said through the door.

“What is it then?” I said, exhaling feeling defeated.

“Yes Luna, we caught a vampire and it is in our holding cell. My apologies for interrupting.” The guard said.

We both paused, staring at each other and then looked for a shirt for him. He reached into his closet and found a shirt. I put my dress together and waited by the door.

“We're coming!” Luke said

“Yes, Alpha and Luna!”

We both opened the door and started walking down the hall. Luke asked all the questions while I trailed and listened when all of a sudden I felt as if I was floating in my thoughts.

I heard blood curdling screams in the distance and a voice that trumped all the noises.

“Grace, pay close attention. We are short on time and you need to prepare. You and your family are in danger and you are the only one who can control the outcome.” The beautiful voice said to me as I continued to hear and see my husband screaming for me.