Human Mate

Chapter 1

“Son, I think we need to talk.” My dad says as he guides me into his office. I take my seat in front of his desk, and he takes his behind the desk. “What’s up Pops?” I ask him. “I know you know about mates and how everyone has their one true mate. The one that makes them better and stronger and more fit to be an alpha.” He says. “Yeah, I know. That’s what they teach us in school too.” I say, bored with the conversation of love. “Well, as generations and our kind has evolved, I want you to know that some have human mates. Since, you just got your wolf, your senses are going to be heightened and everything else. I want you to be aware, that if you do end up having a human mate, you can choose your mate.” He says. “Won’t choosing a mate, make me less?” I ask. “Yes and no. Having your true mate, can let you reach all your goals in life as an Alpha, but it is hard for humans to understand our world and survive in our world.” He says. “What are you saying?” I ask him. “Some packs are allowing humans to be on pack lands and take on their true mates, but that is dangerous. For one, you can only mate with them in human form and not in wolf form. They don’t receive the mind link and they don’t feel that feeling you do. You will always love that person far more than they will. Plus, let’s be honest, the s*x drive of a wolf is far hungrier than that of a human. On top of all that, pregnancies are happening and can be difficult for the human. Some women are surviving the births, but don’t know how to raise a pup, some women are dying leaving the pup without a mother. Some aren’t pups when they are born, but human which has been causing a lot of issues lately.” He says.

“Basically, you’re saying that if I have a human mate, that I should reject them and take a chosen mate?” I ask. “Yes. If you want to be alpha. We are not ready to accept humans into our homes. Maybe one day.” He says. “Is that why Carlson was made a rogue?” I ask and my dad nods. “He wanted his human mate. Did not want to take a chosen mate. I also think it was because she wouldn’t reject him the way the moon goddess intended.” He says.

“If I take a human mate, will I become a rogue?” I ask. “Why don’t we cross that bridge when we come to it? But for now, don’t mate in wolf form with anyone and if you do in human form, use protection.” He says. “Dad, totally not talking to you about sex.” I say standing up. “I just want you to be protected. Because you can mate, just don’t mark.” He says and I walk out shaking my head.

Males get their wolf at 16 years of age and females at 18. A male can sense their mate at 16 even if the female is not of age yet. Most pups from an Alpha, especially the first-born son, is supposed to take over once they find their mate. It’s not like we don’t know how to behave in front of humans. Wolves are just more hostile, aggressive, assertive, determined, and don’t take no for an answer. Some wolves, especially alphas don’t find their mate until they are 18. Which gives me two years to fool around. I had an older brother, but he was killed by a hunter, which is why I understand the whole rejecting a human thing. But they aren’t all bad. Humans do know of us. At least some do because they are hunters. You can usually smell the silver on them. Us wolves go to school on pack lands until we get our wolf. Then, we get sent out to the human world to experience them and possibly find our mates from other packs. If a male wolf, son of an alpha does not find their mate by age 21, there is a ceremony. It’s basically a big party that invites all the packs unmated females of age or close to being of age to see if there are mates. If not, I am supposed to travel as well to find my mate. From my friends and the friends of my brother, who have gone to these ceremonies just talk about the amount of s*x they have had. It’s been drilled in my head, that I must become the next Alpha, that I need to find my mate-my luna, and I need to lead this pack. But, then from my mom, she is like you need to treat women right, you need to care and love for them. You treat a woman right, and she will treat you right. Then you have the other spectrum of things which is your friends. Your friends are a different breed. They will tell you to get laid as much as possible before settling down with one woman for life. But the mate bond is supposed to make you never love someone else, however some wolves will love their mate, but go sleep with another wolf which causes their mate to feel pain and can make them super sick.

Let’s fast forward to when I finished high school and went through college and still haven’t found my mate. By the way, my name is Liam. I am the second son of Leon Valko of the Bloodmoon pack. My return home was not as welcoming as I expected. Soon as I showed up with just my bag, the disappointment in my parent’s face said it all. I lay on my bed that I have outgrown in my room before my parents come in. I sigh.

“Son, we were hoping you came home with a wife.” My dad says. “Sorry, no luck in that department.” I say sitting up to look at them. “Did you even put yourself out there?” My mom asks. “Yes, but I thought getting an education was important?” I ask. Mom wants me to be educated and smart, dad just wants me to be a machine. “You wanted me to be a man and I am.” I say. “Son, we don’t want you to lose everything.” He adds. “What because I became an engineer and now make the weapons that not only kill us but other people? I am starting my own company whether you like it or not.” I say as I plop back down on my bed. “Fine, you will be attending Whitestone’s ceremony this weekend.” He says before leaving.