Her Stepping Stones

Decisions Made

Lina P.O.V

Lucas walked in ten minutes later and I filled him in. "Are you sure Lina? We will help in whatever way we can but to take both tasks is gruelling", he finished. "It's an extra case load but Alpha sees to peace with the other packs, updates the training methods and forms the plans. Luna handles the other paperwork, decorations, events and sees to it that training gets done. A lot of the work takes both of them to be there. It'll just be a two in one with extra tasks. Any meetings with other packs or celebrations require both along with paper work needing both signatures. I can do this. I'll work out the gears as I go along but I know I can. If I need help I have ya'll and my mom. I can't lose with such a team", I smiled weakly. "Alright, let's start the training", Lucas said. "Lina don't forget you also have Beta Dom and Now Gamma Triss is back to take his place. You do have a supportive team behind you", Maya pointed out. "Speaking of them...I just mind linked them. They will be here in five minutes, Lucas smiled. We sat and waited for their arrival. Once we filled them in they were utterly shocked. "Now Dom", Lucas started. "I know the Alpha position was supposed to go to you but this is a unique situation." Dom smiled. "No worries I'm happy to remain where I'm at and having Lina do both is gonna be bad ass for our pack. I as Beta will also take some of the load off of her so she won't have so much." I smiled at him. "Thank you". We all stood. "With everyone working together this will work. Once she gets a routine down she won't need us as much. I'm gonna schedule the ceremony", Maya finished leaving. "Don't worry future Alpha....we will support you", Triss said. "That brings something else up Lina", Lucas stated. "You will not go by Luna but Alpha. We don't want anyone thinking we are weak and honestly having a female Alpha will already have the rumors flying", he said. "I understand", I replied.

Sheila P.O.V

It was already seven thirty and I was so nervous. I haven't been on a date in years. The door bell rang and I quickly answered. Han was holding flowers and he looked really good. His hair was gelled back and he was wearing black jeans and a dark green button down. I was wearing skinny jeans with a red blouse. I left my hair down. "You look nice", he said. I took the flowers and walked out. " We can take my car". He hummed. " Sounds good. I left all my belongings home if I'd known I was gonna meet you I would've definitely brought better clothes at least", he smiled shyly. "Don't worry about it", I reassured him. I don't know what I'm doing but if the goddess gave me a second chance I won't mess it up. We reached this little hole in the wall pizza place that I liked. I needed to poke a little fun. His face was definitely priceless. "You don't like?" I asked. " If you like it I'm sure it's got quality", he replied. Good answer. I ordered a large cheese pizza and two beers. "Tell me about yourself." I wasn't testing him but was genuinely curious about him. "If you ask a direct question, I'll answer. If I ask a direct question you answer, "he replied. "Oh, like twenty questions kind of." He looked at me funny. "I'm not sure what that is but okay." I giggled. "I'll start. How do you know Aaron?" He sipped his beer. "He showed up about four months ago on my Alphas territory acting berserk. I was able to talk him down enough that he explained his situation. My alpha assured him we have no contact with Brock, and we don't even know who he is, but he offered to help. Which is why I was sent along with him. I guess it was a fellow Alpha thing. " I thought for a moment. "What happened to your first mate?" I paused, thinking about how to answer. "He was killed," I shortened that up. "That's all I get? I wanna know about him and how he was at another pack, and you stayed with this current one?" I laughed. "You should specify your question then." We went back and forth like this for a while. His mate was poisoned and I finally told him everything between my mate and Lina. He wasn't too happy about my mate knowing his alpha pushed him self on me but it's water under the bridge now. We finished our date and I offered for him to stay with me. On the couch ofcourse. We made it up my steps and just looked at each other. I turned when he grabbed me placing his lips on mine. He was gentle. I know I wanted to be slow but I want him. I took his hand and led him upstairs. He picked me up and placed me on the bed removing my clothing as he kissed every piece of naked skin as he unclothed.