My Mate’s Husband

Hyde originally didn’t want to be the Gamma of the pack. He didn’t want the responsibility his father had had. Why would you want to be training all the time? Gammas often had to attend to the Luna or Delta of their pack as well. He barely took care of himself, but was expected to lead the pack in battles. He turned to his friend, Willard. He would be taking over his father’s pack soon. “You really don’t think you want to be Gamma? It’s in your blood. Amber is preparing for Beta as we speak. Our training is different than most. I mean since we do the acrobat attractions here in Tennessee most of the pack is ripped already. You already are the best acrobat, sword fighter and diver that we have in the set.” The Water’s pack had a rule for the higher up wolves to make sure they were ready to take over. Unless, the current wolf holding the position was killed or injured, they would wait to give the next in line the spot until they were twenty-five or found their mate. Since you have to at least be eighteen to find your mate. Hyde hadn’t found his mate and was currently twenty-four. Amber approached the boys at the pack house cafeteria table. “When do you two plan on getting ready for the show tonight?” “Soon, I heard some of the Red Blood Moon Pack would be in attendance tonight. The Alpha wants to watch you, Hyde. Rumor is Alpha Axelia wants you for the new council military plan. They heard about your training and skill.” Hyde was nervous. He didn’t want to be Gamma or to be a council member. He knew in both matters he had little choice. His father, Gamma Bart, was adamant about him following in his footsteps. Will however didn’t see a problem with him making his own choice, when the time comes. Amber looked incredible in her business affair. Hyde had a thing for brown eyes, gingers. She was muscular, but CrossFit muscular and not body builder muscular. Hyde knew they weren’t mates, but had always loved her. “Hey, who knows you could meet your mate.” Hyde groaned, “I’m just gonna preform like always.” The only reason we do this is for money. It’s an easy income and it helps the Omegas, when they serve food. Honestly when the supernatural community realized attractions could bring in buckets of money they all jumped at the opportunity. The higher up werewolves did the “death defying” stunts and the omegas would serve the food. “Come on, aren’t you a little curious?” “Amber, I don’t think it’s like what they say at all. What if she already chose a mate or worse what if she’s dead and there is no second chance?” Amber puffed her cheeks and walked off. “God, why are you such a d**k to her?” “You know why….” Before Hyde knew it, they had to prepare for the show. He had put on his acrobat costume and went back stage. Amber was dressed as the female pirate captain and he was dressed as the head stunt pirate. He would be featured in every scene. He would be sword fighting, diving, flipping, climbing and almost any other trick you could think of. Amber walked closer to Hyde and Willard. “Heya boys, ready to get a workout in?” They laughed and leaned at the edge of the back wall. Soon the seats would fill. Willard was dressed as the other captain that happens to do the love dance with Amber’s character. His deep skin tone and dark hair made their purple and orange costumes pop. Hyde looked in the reflection of the water pool. His grey eyes and dull dirty blonde hair made his freckles seem out of place. He tended to look way younger than he was. He was slim with rippling muscles to stealthily pull off the stunts he did. “What’s that smell?” Hyde growled, “What do you mean? Rogue?” Amber’s face lit up and she continued to sniff the air. Will realized what was happening before Hyde. Amber ran to the curtain and peeled out. A male werewolf was seated with a group of vips. He looked out of place with the group. They noticed him sniffing the air. A woman at the end of the table smirked and whispered something. Amber growled, “Will, who is that?” Will peeked out, “Alpha and Councilwoman Axelia. I believe her mate is the brooding man next to her Councilman Declan. He is one of the oldest werewolves. I don’t recognize the rest…wait is that the King and Queen?” Hyde popped his head out, “should we go introduce ourselves?” “Yeah, father would like it if we stay on the pleasant side of the highway packs.” Amber backed up, “one of them is my mate. What if I can’t perform the show.” “Do you want us to talk to them and tell him to meet you after the show?” She shook her head, “no, what if he does something. I’d call Olive. She can do my part. Since she is of alpha blood she knows it and can hold her own.” Olive was Will’s sister and looked almost identical to the soon to be alpha. Will nodded as he mindlinked his sister to get ready. All three walked out to the group. Hyde didn’t look at her mate. He didn’t want him to think he was in love, because he would hate to lose his friend. “Greetings Alpha Axelia and Delta Declan. Hope all is well. Greetings King Maverick and Queen Emilia. To what do we owe the pleasure?” Amber had made her way over to her mate and they just stared at each other while the Alphas conversed. They all shook hands. Will and Amber were right they were here to meet Hyde. He didn’t understand their interest. “Hyde, I hope you choose to become the Gamma. I think you may be vital in our upcoming training of the other packs.” Hyde gave a quick glance to Will. “How did you know about my hesitance?” King Maverick smirked, “do you know who Lord Harding is?” “A Council member and one of the oldest vampires?” Will looked excited. Alpha Axelia smirked, “yes, he is a great ally. He is also a very experienced clairvoyant. He said to come talk to you.” “I’m only a Gamma though. Why not come check on Will.” Will turned to his friend, “it has to be you.”