An Unexpected Alpha

The Werehouse District

Lena got dressed as quickly as possible. She was still shaking from her encounter with Charlie. She wondered if she was supposed to wait for his return and debated just running back to the jeep. Maybe it would start this time. She could faintly hear two men arguing at the bridge.

"Sounds like the jeep isn't an option." She mumbled and slowly left the cave to creep slowly up the ridge. A Shifter's hearing was keen, but not as pristine as pure werecreatures. One snapped twig and they would know she was listening. She lowered her breathing and closed her eyes to focus on the sounds.

Ben: "What?! We had a deal old man. We are running out of time."

Charlie: "She's had a taste and soon she should be in full heat. She'll be begging me for more"

Ben: "We are running out of time D*MN! Don't make me remind you what happened with Amanda. If she finds another mate, if she gets marked, you can kiss our deal goodbye! I'm not waiting another year for this"

Charlie: "She is mine to do with as I please!" He growled. "That IS the deal. And what happens from here on out is none of your concern. I will take care of it if she gets marked. JUST like I did with Amanda!"

Ben: "Just TURN her then."

Charlie: "That is the wolf way. Needless I remind you my young comrade, I am no wolf. We work for you I get my pick of the fresh meat."

Lena gulped. What did they mean?

Ben: "Well, your little vixen better be worth it. I expect you both at the werehouse district soon."

She heard a single set of footsteps approaching the edge.

Charlie: "I know you are there. Come on out. He's gone."

Lena reluctantly moved from under the bridge and resumed climbing out. It was if she was seeing Charlie for the first time. His huge frame looming above her like a reincarnation of Zeus himself. His majestic white hair and muscular chest, his huge biceps. Her heart skipped a beat as she reached the top. Out of breath a little from the climb and still exhausted from the throws of passion, she collapsed in his arms. She could feel him chuckling a little as he drew her chin up for a kiss, but stopped short. His face just an inch from hers, he whispered...

Charlie: "I knew I was right about you. I know your history with the humans, are you ready for round two yet?"

Lena shook her head. "Any more right now and I won't be able to walk into the werehouse

Amused Charlie just embraced her close. Carassing her plump buttocks with one hand and pulling her hair back with his other hand. His warm tongue teasing at her earlobe.

Charlie: "OK doll, but I can't guarantee you'll be walking back out again."

He helped her steady herself and walked her back to her jeep to get her bags. She didn't want to leave it there but his escalade was just down the side road and she had a feeling they were supposed to show up together. It didn't take long for her to fall back asleep. She dreamed again of being back in the woods. She could hear the girl whimpering with howling in the distance, getting closer and closer before she woke up with a start.

Adam: "LENA!" He shouted relieved as he ran to the vehicle and opened her door. Pulling her into a warm embrace. He had been so worried, and for good reason apparently, she had Charlie's scent all over her. He scowled at the old man and took her hand. "They were expecting you hours ago. We've been reassigned."

Confused, she looked over at Charlie whose teeth were clenched but he just gave her his usual smug smile and nodded for her to go in. The further se got away from that man, the more she felt like herself. What was happening to her and where was she reassigned to? And more importantly, Why?

Ben: "ATTENTION."

Silence filled the room. Ben's glare was more intense than usual. He looked briefly at her little brother and then directly at her. His stare burning like red hot coals being held to her temples.

Ben: " I have an announcement to make. Intel has been provided that there is a cache of weapons, poisons, and magical artifacts has been stashed in the mountains. That is not officially our territory anymore so we need an insider to infiltrate their ranks and verify its location."

Adam: "I thought they were neutral to the cause?"

Ben: "I don't pay you to think! I pay you to follow orders. They used to be a part of the C.O.S. However, they are not our allies. If they turn on us it is a direct threat to our operation. We must secure our borders and ensure easy access to our own stock piles. Therefore Lena must go home."

Home? What was he talking about.

Ben: " Would Lena Holland step forward"

She approached the podium nervously. Bowing her slightly as per tradition before popping back up to parade rest.

Ben: You may or may not be aware that the cabin your uncle once lived in was officially left to you. It is located in the mostly uninhabited unaffiliated zone and we may still have friendlies in the area. You leave in two weeks. Charlie will brief you upstairs. Oh and Adam, you will not be joining your half sister. Your skills are better put to use here. Report to duty tomorrow. Meeting adjourned.

With a slam of the gavel it was over. Lena looked at Adam whose head was down but he didn't look surprised. Had he known when he called her what was going on? She went to approach him when she was intercepted.

Charlie: "I will explain upstairs. He will be expected at the barracks... Lena, now."

He took her arm and escorted her down the corridor to a set of stairs in the back. They weren't going to the conference room. Two flights of stairs later they were in a long hall with windows the full length of it looking over the city. She could see the smoke and flames across the horizon and hear the sirens in the distance. He came in close behind her. Taking her hands and putting them up on the glass.

Charlie: "What do you see out there?"

"Suffering" She whispered.

Charlie: "And what do you feel in here?"

He slid his warm hand down the front of her jeans and grabbed her damp crevice. She gasped, waves of heat pulsating through her. "Desire" She moaned.

Charlie: "Good girl. You're learning already. Out there with the humans is not where you belong. You are a shifter. And you are mine."

His other hand slipped up her tanktop and cupped her succulent chest. Tweaking her between his thumb and forefinger while he probed her with his other fingers. So wet. She took her hands from the glass and reached up behind her to wrap them around his neck pulling herself up some so he could reach deeper into her depths. Gasping she managed to muster just what he wanted to hear. "Ready for round two."