FERRAL DESIRES

Chapter one It was morning and I could hear my stepfather coming up the stairs mumbling to his self I swear I don't know why she even sets an alarm sometimes. I was somewhere between being awake and still sleeping but I needed that extra push to get me up in the morning I always need that extra push to get me up in the morning. Upon getting to the door he banged on it really hard and called out Allison Blackwood get up you can't be late for school on a Monday morning my stepfather was a generally very calm man but in the mornings like this with all the hustle and bustle of morning life in the city he was always on edge. So I got up had my back straightened out what needed straightening out applied a little bit of makeup and went downstairs to have my breakfast. Even before getting down stairs I could tell that we where having toast for breakfast and I could also tell that it was dripping with butter. And yes in case I forgot to mention I'm a werewolf but neither of my parents know. After breakfast I kissed my Mum goodbye and got on the school bus and as usual I was fawned on by every boy within my age range but I had no interest in any of them for two reasons one being I was a werewolf and two even among werewolves I had really high standards which none of them even came close to meeting and like he did everyday simon signalled to me to sit beside him. A few months ago I would have ignored him but his persistence was admirable and I honestly did enjoy his company on most of our bus rides together. He brought up how his younger sister Jennifer had brought her boyfriend into their home and was found about to do the deed by her parents who where very strict Catholics which was a surprise to me seeing as I probably had more faith in God that Simon did. And as we got to the school entrance he asked me out on a date for the third time this month to which I still humbly declined. Simon was a nice guy and quite attractive but I knew that I had no interest in humans and leading him to believe that I might have a thing for him by agreeing to the date would just be cruel on my part. I met my friend Kate at the hallway of our school where we made small talk about her romantic weekend getaway with her boyfriend and to be honest I was a little bit jealous wondering why I myself had not found yet found a mate. And once again she tried to hook me up with her elder brother a hottie to be honest but not a werewolf and thus not my type. Our first period was biology which was my favourite topic because it was the only subject that helped me in shedding light on some of the instincts that animals have and why they have it. The teacher walked in just before the morning bells rang. Mrs Ramon was a middle aged Spanish lady who had lived in the US since her parents immigrated here when she was just 5. She was too damn good looking for her age and some of the boys even talked about how they had a shot at bedding her. I myself envied this woman whom at 43 looked hotter than me at the tender age of 18. But I was her favourite student and she my favourite teacher so I didn't hate her. The class began and of course i contributed the most. All my classes went without a hitch and with sort of a rhythm to it. But after school was when my day really began when I met with my pack members we were the slow Creek Pack and one of eight other packs in the region our Pack was 24 strong but unfortunately enough for me unlike in school where I am queen here I was nothing more than a beta wolf the lowest of the low although not picked upon I seldom felt useful cause there wasn't much a beta wolf was expected to do. To be honest there wasn't much for any of us to do. The Alpha patrolled the border ensuring that no other wolf pack members from outside the slow Creek Pack would intrude into our territory seeing as inter border movement was strictly prohibited. But today upon getting to our meeting place my pack members were unusually excited and agitated eventually I found out that a whole new pack one which we had never seen before never even heard of had moved into our territory a territory that was already on the Edge from having 9 different parks living within its borders something had to be done about this intruders but the alpha wasn't present yet and so we all waited patiently for him. In this world his word was Law. Thundering of paws hitting Earth was heard heading towards us at full speed from the North and without a word everyone was silent knowing fully well that it was our alpha coming. A mighty black wolf with red eyes and a streak of white across his left shoulder the embodiment of a true wolf. Powerful, brave and most of all ferocious. He was just coming back from Patroling our borders and found no signs of the invading rogue Pack but this was not a problem we could wait for its arrival at our door steps. Our Alpha Daniel had decided to send word to the other wolf packs asking for a meeting and also to send word to the alpha of this rogue wolfpack for a sort of parle. This excitement was something we could do without but I would be lying if I said I wasn't elated by the idea of finally having some excitement in my pretty dull life. If only I had known that the excitement that was in front of me would be so much it would practically become terrifying. I was sent as the emissary to the alpha of the rogue Pack and in my mind I could tell that it was probably due to the fact that if i was killed it would not be a huge blow to the strength of my pack even though the alpha said it was because I was beautiful and eloquent such flattery I muttered under my breath, I hope u write that on my gravestone when I'm ripped to shreds. And with a scoff he told me to be on my merry way needless to say that i was scared out of my mind while searching for the rogue Pack. I had little to no idea of how to find them and neither did my alpha. And compared to most of my pack member I was subpar in my tracking skills. But I somehow had to find a way to track them. Seeing as we had no idea where they had camped I had to enter into the other packs territories an act punishable by death. But surprisingly I was pretty much ignored as they went about their daily lives, was it because we where among people I thought to myself but that couldn't be it. There where dark alleyways all over and from just the stench of them I knew vile acts where committed everyday in those dark corners. The perfect place to kill a human or werewolf in broad daylight without drawing attention. I eventually realised it was because i was a beta. Each wolf gave of a scent in respect to their status in the pack and a wolf of my status was not seen as a threat whatsoever. But I could still see their glaring eyes from among the crowds of people going about their routines. Their eyes reminding me of just how unwelcome I was and to get out of their turf before I overstayed my welcome. So i came to the conclusion that if they where not going to kill me they might as well help me. I went in search of a wolf that was not glaring at me and asked if there was any useful information she had on where I could find this rogues to which she replied. Haven't u heard little wolf, messengers have been sent to all the wolf packs inviting them for a sort of dinner gathering in the druids territory even the rogues where invited. On my way back to my pack I wondered how this gathering was going to go. It was no secret that the druids where the largest and most likely the strongest park in the state and their alpha Roan was not known for his diplomatic prowess or his tolerance. He was a pure white wolf giving him the nickname snow with soft flowing fur almost like that of a domesticated dog groomed on a daily basis. He had a calm regal walk and anyone who didn't know him would think he was the embodiment of an angel not a wolf but this was one of those cases where looks where extremely misleading. Roan was in no way an angel, in wolf form he stood close to 7 feet with a massive body and fangs about 6 inches he was probably the biggest of the alphas and had his fair share of fights. Unlike most of the other alphas in the borderlands, he didn't inherit his status but rather fought for it. Rising from middle rank to alpha through bloody battles sometimes to the death with the wolves who once ranked higher than himself. He visited all the packs regularly and was friends with all the alphas but I felt that was just him checking out the possible competitions and reminding them in a subtle way that he was top dog around this parts and borders and territories meant nothing to him. While deep in thought I finally arrived back home taking a shortcut through the mountains rather that taking a cab or bus. I arrived just as the messenger was leaving. A Man probably in his early 30s and when he noticed me, he smiled while bowing his head ever so slightly then came over to introduce himself. I am jake he said ethan jake and that's when it hit me he was the younger brother of the druid alpha and I began to wonder could this be my mate, Afterall he was tall well over 6 feet with black hair green eyes and a dark brown skin tone. He wore a baggy black t-shirt so I couldn't scope out his shape but whenever he inhaled I could see bulges on his shirt with a fine line across the middle showing the division between his pecs. I was snapped out of my trance by his question and what should I call you. Alison I whimpered Alison Blackwood I said with cheeks flush red and I could almost smell the snicker in his voice when he said I hope to see you again Alison blackwood then he took his leave. I knew deep within me that the only way I would see jake again would be at the gathering so I was determined to go but as a beta wolf my chances where between slim and non. The gathering was in a week and Invitations where sent to all packs by the druids. Each pack entitled to 10 slots, I knew immediately that me being number 23 out of 24 wolfs in our Pack would in no way boost my chances. For the next 4 nights due to my restlessness I went for several runs mostly at night. When I say run I don't mean taking a jog or a stroll, I'm referring to a ritual where we werewolves when under a lot of mental stress would transform and run to our hearts content sometimes for hours. We ran mostly at night to reduce the risk of being detected by humans. On my third night of going for what had become sort of a routine activity for me I got my front right paw caught in a snare set by a hunter. I was able to get it off without it doing much damage but that of course put an immediate end to my nightly run. I got home wearing only my bra because I tore up my shirt to create a make shift bandage that helped to stop the bleeding. Upon getting to my house I found Daniel our alpha waiting for me deep in thought on my couch. Only after greeting him did he notice my presence. At first i thought he was there to check up on me due to my latest accident because we wolves had a telepathic link and although faint we where able to sense intense emotions in pack members. But when I abruptly brought up how I would be alright because the injury wasn't so serious he sat there dumbfounded before finally expressing concern and apologising for not noticing until I brought it up. Telling me he was really deep in thought as to why he had received a second letter from the druids expressing how my presence would be much appreciated. With a smile that I tried really hard to hide I told him that I also had no idea and was as much in the dark as he was. He then asked if I would be able to manage with my hurt wrist for which I responded yes I should be able to manage. Chapter 3 As the omega of the druids, I was in charge of the preparations for this gathering of the packs. And there was alot that went into the planning and thus took all of my time. I had to arrange the venue, make sure the decorations where alright, arrange the desserts and drinks for the evening and yet tend to minut pack problems. But I had still found the chance to message Daniel and make a special request for him to bring Allison because I knew this gathering would probably be my only chance to woo her. She was a beautiful wolf and although unmated at the moment, circumstances could change in an instant and that was a chance I was not willing to take. This gathering would be one where my brother wouldn't be the center of affection and hence I could go about my evening without prying eyes trying to scope out every bit of information about me and most importantly without having to deal with pack affairs. This night was a night practically for the alphas and although politics and diplomacy was my strong suit and roans weakness, an omega wolf had no place in their discussions tonight. But first they would all have to be present. Allison was the only thing that got my blood pumping this night and Amidst all the excitement and chatter from the different wolves pouring into the halls I made sure to avoid my brothers detection because although roan was an excellent alpha he had a tendency to push things he felt bothersome like welcoming guests and exchanging pleasantries with other alphas to me his second in command. Until he finds his mate I know this will be part of my duties as omega but for this night the only duty I had to or was interested in carrying out was the duty of wooing the beautiful and elegant she wolf of the slow Creek Pack Allison Blackwood. I still remember vividly seeing her on that faithful day when I personally went to inform Daniel about the upcoming gathering. I saw her from a distance coming out of blood hill forest, a forest that linked every inch of our borderlands. She looked extremely fatigued with slouching shoulders and her gaze fixated on the floor. She had bits of twig and grass here and there and yet the moment she lifted her head and I had a good look at her, I could swear that I had never seen anyone more beautiful than she was. To be more precise, I could swear that there was no one more beautiful than she. But also I for whatever reason couldn't find it in me to look at her whenever she so much as glanced in my direction and I actually had to gather up courage to talk to her and introduce myself Something which was practically foreign to me. And worst of all she was so engrossed in thought that she barely paid me any attention what so ever and all I could get from her was her name. But I have never been one to give up on what I wanted and this being my first experience with an uninterested lady I took it as a challenge. After weeks of going through all sorts of ways by which I could ensure she would be present at the gathering I decided being direct was best. So I reached out to Daniel and requested for her personally. I made sure it was viewed as more of a friendly request than anything else because alphas where nothing if not proud. I was really anxious to see what Allison would look like when she actually put some effort into her looks. I needed to know if it was possible to be even more beautiful than when I first saw her. And like someone going on a first date i paid great attention to even the most minute of details and even found myself getting teased by roan for how preen and proper I looked. Guests kept on pouring in and yet no signs of Allison and I was beginning to wonder if she would even come but upon further inspection I noticed that no one from the slow Creek Pack had come yet and I suddenly began to feel more at ease. And some 5 minutes later their pack members began to pour in 1 after another making some sort of grand entrance and to be honest they did all look like a million bucks. And then as if from nowhere there she stood, the object of my pursuit or soon to be pursuit. The lady of the hour and a goddessin every sense of the word. Her black hair glimming, swirling and spinning underneath the light like a heavenly body. Hanging down so perfectly without a strand of hair out of place and the blackness of her hair spread evenly across every inch and almost touching the small of her back. Her green dress clung tightly to her yet not too tight. Enough to show of her curves and yet free enough to allow her move with grace. Her emerald necklace which I would later find out was a family heirloom given to her by her mother for this night brought out her Hazel eyes. Eyes that told stories that I could never find proper words for. They seemed to hold the secrets of the universe but I wondered perhaps was it a universe of its own. I could get lost in that universe and would be content with never being found. I had come to the conclusion that I was going to make her mine. To make her my mate and give her whatever it was that she so desired. All these thoughts went through my mind as I strolled calmly towards her skillfully dodging all those around who would want to steal a conversation with me. As I got closer to her my heart began to beat faster and my mind was getting fuzzy from the scent of her perfume which was like a fine mix between vanilla and sandalwood. Fortunately I knew how to compose myself from years of having to deal with roan and his outburst and so although I was shrunken on the inside, I held my head high and drew ever closer to her. And then I said the words hello Allison. Chapter Three There I was seated and bored out of my mind in a gathering where I was the center of attention. I noticed the side glances from all corners of the room and couldn't care less. I was a wanderer and had half the mind to tell them I would be out of their hair in a few weeks at best but found it amusing that they had actually gone to such lengths and wanted to see where it would all lead to. My omega had shown serious interest in remaining here but the decision in the end was mime to make, one of the perks of being alpha. And to be fair to the residents of the borderlands my pack was worth being warry of, being 48 members strong with each and everyone of us being battle hardened was in of itself a thing to be cautious about. At least this guys hadn't tried to drive us out of their turf yet and where even throwing us something that I would say resembled a party. The least we could do was let them have their peace of mind. Everytime we moved to a new territory we had to fight tooth and nail with its residents just to be able to stay for a few weeks and yet here we where, having drinks with people who normally would be our enemies. My pack members where tired of a life of wandering around, getting chased around and having to fight to have a place to lay their heads and not even stay there for more than a few weeks. But this was a life I felt was necessary for us to endure because I was searching for a place that felt like home to me a place where I could set up camp with my pack members and feel like I did right by them after all the years of moving around not just a territory. I was never accepted wherever I went as a human but as a werewolf and an alpha at that I made my pack a home for whomsoever wanted to join. You could say I took in strays and made them family I myself being an orphan and never having a real family grew up on the streets always having to struggle for any and everything I ever had I really needed a home not just for myself but for the familyI made for myself. A place where we where wanted, where we belonged, a place worth keeping. They understood my vision and shared it. Before I got further lost in thought I needed to speak with my omega to seek his opinion on where we should move next, a conversation I'm sure we both dreaded him more than me though. I only hated listening to his skepticism and complaints about moving all the time. As I searched for him, a lady in a green dress suddenly came into view an extremely beautiful and elegant lady from what I could discern from looking at her backside and I noticed the omega of the druids chatting freely with her which for whatever reason I was not pleased with and came to a decision driven purely by jealousy. I couldn't give myself a good excuse as to why I was jealous of Daniel talking to a lady whom I had no idea whatsoever of what she looked like and should naturally not be the least bit bothered and yet here I was moving sharply towards her my eyes glaring with lust, anger and jealousy. Like I had found a long lost love and couldn't fathom the thought of loosing her to anyone. I had come up with this whole plan of how I was going to woo her all through the night and take her home to ravage her thoroughly. But the moment we locked eyes all that I stuttered was you look stunning, but to be honest I was surprised that I was even able to speak. This lady in front of me was not stunning, she was more akin to angelic but even that wouldn't do her justice. Suddenly I felt her touch me and ask if I was ok because I was spacing out to which I replied in the best British accent which I could muster and said"yes I am your lady, Nathaniel at your service ma" and she giggled which gave me a sense of fulfillment that could be considered weird. She then introduced me to Daniel whom before hand I had little to no interest in but from the moment I saw him with what I believed to be a damsel worthy of only my attention I knew that I hated him. And as we shoom ourselves I could tell that our hatred was something we had in common. To get rid of the pest I saw in front of me i asked why the gathering was sorely lacking in drinks and entertainment knowing fully well that he had organised the gathering. To which he sharply replied almost as if he knew the question was coming and I quotes "if I knew it would be such a bore to you I would have included you in the team of organisers so you could throw us a party rather than a gathering ". I had never been one for words and so I knew I would loose in word play against Daniel so I kept on imagining different ways I could rip out his throat but I knew fighting here would do me and my pack no good. And would probably not score me any points with the she wolf so I said something I knew was bound to cut deep. You are so good with words, I bet that's why your the omega. Your brother does the fighting while you hide behind him and cheer him on. Childish words that normally wouldn't faze a grown man but, given the spectator that we had I could see him fuming with rage. Ready to burst at anytime and I myself prepared myself for a brawl. I wouldn't be caught of guard. Out of the blue roan appeared obviously annoyed but trying his best to keep his emotions at bay he then held his brother and was leading to the side to discuss whatever. Deep within me I knew I was being unreasonable and my actions where unfounded but for some reason I couldn't keep my emotions in check and once again I blurted out. Yeah be the good omega that you are meant to be, hide behind your brother and stay out of my sight. He swirled around practically tossing his brother to the side and dove at me while transforming mid air. Claws outstretched and jaws wide open with huge fangs ready to dig deep into me and probably rip me in half. I ducked out of the way causing him to crash into the wall leaving a huge dent in the concrete but he was unfazed and turned towards we once again. It took me only a second to realise that he was a massive threat, he was huge as big as any wolf I had ever seen with somewhat black grey fur with dead black eyes. Now this was exciting, I guess I wouldn't mind a nice long bloody fight I thought as I myself transformed. As I this two mighty wolfs about to tear each other to shreds I began to ponder on the events that lead us to this juncture. The night was going so well minutes ago. As I walked in thinking to myself would I make a good impression on jake with what I wore, did it fit me properly, had I applied enough make up and would he even remember or notice me in this crowd, like clock work I saw him just after the entrance looking absolutely stunning in his tailor made black tux which looked like it was made of the finest fabric. His broad shoulders looked like they could carry the weight of the world without flinching, his hair cut neatly obviously by expert hands. And from seeing the boulders that where his hands i began to wonder how many of me this man could lift in the air. Just before getting to him I wondered who is it that he is waiting for and how could I get his attention. With all these thoughts going through my head I didn't notice that I was getting closer and closer until I was standing right in front of him. He grabbed me by the arm that I had hurt prior and just as he was about to kiss it he noticed the scar there that was yet to heal. He gently put my hand back down and asked me what happened while subtly caressing and tucking my hair behind my ear. This was a whole new experience for me, I had never felt this way for any man. The way he spoke to me, touched me ever so gently and treated me like an egg sent shivers down my spine. We made small talk and he asked me about things that I new deep down he had no interest in and to be honest I was happy because this showed at least to an extent that he was somewhat interested in me and out of the blue this really tall silver haired asshole who I later discovered to be the alpha of the rogues jumped into our conversation eventually ruining what was arguably the best 10 minutes of my life. And I would consider me asking him if he was ok to be the biggest regret of my life up to that point.