The Alphas' Chimaera

Running With The Wolves

The changing ceremony has been something my mother had told me about ever since I turned seven. She would say that it would be a magical experience, that I would find my mate and he would lead me on my first run; and if I was ready the mating ceremony. She always romanticized the finding of my mate, comparing it to my Prince Charming coming and sweeping me off my feet. I sure she never thought that I would find myself having two mates, let alone two Alphas.

“You should wear red. It always made both of your eyes pop.” My mother said handing me a short red dress with off the shoulder sleeves. “Where did you find that?” I ask knowing sure well that I didn’t own such a dress. “Your Dad and I thought that you would like to wear something new, and something easy to take off.” My mom gave me a wink. I’m not sure if she is referring to the fact that I will be taking it off in front of the pack before I make my first shift or if she expects me to be mated by the end of the night.

“What was your ceremony like?” I ask her and she sits me down and begins to brush my hair. I try not to stare at the bandage on her forehead as she speaks. “I remember feeling so scared the day before. I was so nervous and worried that it would hurt….”

“Will it hurt?!” I interrupt. “Are you going to let me tell my story?” she asks, and I nodded. She went back to my hair and continued to talk. “I was worried it would hurt and came into the pack house kitchen for a snack to calm those nerves. Your father was sitting on the counter flirting with some other pack girls. I heart practically stopped when we made eye contact. I could tell he felt what I felt and there was this voice in my head that shouted ‘Mate’ and never has a word felt so right. He shoved those girls out of the way and in a gentle growl…”

“Ew, Mom you can skip that part.” I say. I have no interest in hearing about my parents’ s*x-capades. She rolls her eyes and taps my shoulder with the brush. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed the curling iron and began again. “Well long story short, your father took all that fear away. When I was there in front of the entire pack scared out of my mind; he stood in front of me and held my hands. He made it feel like it was just him and I and that made it all better. The Priestess instructed us to undress and she read from the scripture and I could feel something strong inside of me. My wolf. I gave into that power and suddenly I was a wolf. We ran into the forest and the rest is for me to know.” She said finishing the last curl.

“I think in am ready. I have two guys that will be there to assist me.” I say trying to convince myself with a shacky smile. “Two Alphas, no less. You are in very capable hands.” My mother said seeing through me like she always had. “Now let’s get downstairs, this party demands our presents.” She says gentle guiding me to the door. I open it and both Elias and James are standing there each with a white rose hair clip. I smile at the sight of both getting along and my mother takes the clips placing them on either side of my head.

I guess my life with always be two lives sewn into one. Both offer their hand I take them both trying not to jump at either to quickly than the other. I assume that more fair I keep the less things they will find to fight about. “You look amazing tonight.” Elias said, “We wanted to get you something that could match that beauty.” James continued. “I see now we came no where close.” Elias finished and it was the most romantic thing that anyone had ever said to me. “Let’s go. We have much to celebrate today.” I say leading them towards the party.

Everyone from what were two packs has come to join as one. Here we celebrate the new brother hood under Alpha Elias and Beta James. “Lets dance.” Elias says and I take a glance a James and he bows his head slightly and smiles at me. “I’ll grab the next one.” He kisses my hand and leaves me with Elias. “Finally, some alone time.” He smiles and pulls me close. “What a party, all this because you merged the packs?” I ask resting my head on his chest as we sway back and forth to a soft melody.

“No, all this is for you. I could care less about celebrating the merge. All I care about is you and in a few hours, it’s going to be You, me and James running through the wood.” I blush and he gives me a gentle kiss on the head. I can feel a part of my insides melt at his touch. ‘If only James were here too.’ Jess said and I could slightly agree. Elias leans in close just when I think he is going to kiss me he moves his lips close to my ear and whispers. “We need to talk about if we are going to go through the mating ceremony tonight.” I feel the blush heat my face and my knees are week at the thought of being touched by Elias and James.

Then fear dead pans me in the gut. This would be my first-time having s*x and I would be having it with to very strong, very capable men. Sure, they were only a few years older than me but older and more experienced they were. All the most embarrassing questions flashed through my mind and as if Elias could read my thought a whisper again. “You don’t need to worry about anything. We will be very gentle if that’s what you want.” He smirks and I can’t help but melt back in.

We spent the next few hours mingling with some the packs lower level leaders and dancing in between. Soon it came time for everyone to make their way out into the forest. They had drew out a circle in white powder and I knew that was my stage. The Priestess had met me there and look me up and down. I was alone with her in front of the pack. “Is there any last minute questions before we execute the will of the Moon Goddess?” she asks and I knew there was one question I need to ask if I planned on making in decisions about tonight. “If something were to go wrong and I would want to lay my sisters wolf to rest would the mark disappear?” I ask and she gave me a very intrigued look. “Yes, the mark is only a visible symbol of the marked soul. If there is no soul, there is no mark.” She says walking over to her alter.

“Greetings Shadow Moon pack, we are here to fulfil the will and wishes of the Moon Goddess. Will the Mate that will lead this new warrior please join her in the circle.” She announces and both men make there way to me. “You Mate are here to lead the way and carve a safe path for our new warrior. Please Warrior and Mate strip.” They remove their clothes with out hesitation. I can feel the fear set in. I didn’t know any of these people and I was about to be naked in front of all of them.

Elias and James each grab a hand and I look up at them. They really make me feel safe and like I am the only person here that truly mattered and they could convey all that in a single look. I gather all my hair to one side and James grabs the zipper on the back of my dress. I let it fall and stand bare in front of them all. “Only look at us.” Elias whispered and they both smiled. The pack let out a giant howl and the priestess continued. “The Moon Goddess has chosen this Pup to transition into her wolf form and lead the next line of soon to be warriors. Kassandra Kane feel the strength the Moon Goddess has bestowed upon you at birth; feel each of your senses heighten as your wolf takes control.”

I can feel that strength that my mother was talking about. I close my eyes and feel the power surge.  With one deep breathe I exhale and open my eyes. I was taller than both Elias and James. They looked up at me and smiled. I did it I turned into my wolf for the first time. Elias smirks and him and James share a look before they themselves turn. I make eye contact with both and all I can hear is Elias’ voice in my head saying only one word. “Run.”