6 comments/ 17742 views/ 29 favorites Dark Weres Ch. 01 By: Iread2relax Hello everyone, Welcome back to the world of Werewolves and Indians. This series, Dark Weres, introduces Betty's family from the south. This first chapter has no sex in it. This is not intended to be a raunchy sex tale, but a well told story. I certainly hope you enjoy it. Thank you Andi for editing this chapter and supporting me as I wrote this story. Pronunciations Alphonso----Al—fon—so Lavinia-----Lay—veen—nee—uh Ryelle-----Rie—Elle Jebutu-----Jeb---u---tu Chapter 1 Dark Weres Ch. 01 "My name is Akeemo Obayatuku. I am from the Nakenda tribe." Alphonso whispered. Alpha Bertrand smiled, and a friendship was solidified that day. Under Bertrand's leadership, Alphonso grew as a man. At night the Alpha and betas talked with him. Being the only black man in the pack made him stand out. It did not take long for the pack to realize a unique trait in this particular wolf. Several females conceived, and after a few months, beautiful beige babies were born. Jackson was amazed, and some of the males were angered. In an effort to fight against slavery, the pack turned as many slaves as they could and each one joined the pack. Bertrand changed him and even though he was fair, Alphonso accepted him as family. Bertrand knew his history and protected Alphonso. They were close, but Alpha knew a time would come where he and his new dark-skinned protégé would part ways. This worried him, but he would teach him all he could and prayed he survived. He even told Alphonso to keep his slave name because overtime, it would be easily acceptable. Dark Weres Ch. 02 Hello everyone, Welcome back to the world of Werewolves and Indians. This series, Dark Weres, introduces Betty's family from the south. We learn a bit more about the Jackson Pack in this chapter. This is not intended to be a raunchy sex tale, but a well told story; so if sex is all you're looking for, please feel free to move on to another story that can satisfy your needs. I have decided that I will write this story and stay true to my own vision. I certainly hope you enjoy it. Thank you Andi for editing this chapter and supporting me as I created this story. For your enjoyment, I present Dark Weres Chapter Two. ***** Ryelle visited the Kingsley Pack for about a week. Within the week, Ja'Mal had a conference call with Alpha Alphonso and Betty had a chance to speak to her father for the first time in decades. It was very emotional for Betty, because she knew how upset he was when she left. She knew he had his reasons for his beliefs, and she lived through a lot of it with him. She resisted Carl when she met him, but her wolf would not be denied. Carl even tried to resist the pull towards her. After meeting members of her pack, he got the message loud and clear. The alpha would not approve. His wolf would not give her up, and eventually he had to face the furious alpha. Alpha Alphonso did not mince words and Betty recalled the hateful things he spewed at her mate. Carl did not disrespect him, nor did he back down. Momma begged her to reconsider. There were males in the pack that were available. She pleaded with her to pick one of them, but the fates gave her Carl. She was so angry. However, Carl spoke. "Betty, your parents are amazing and I understand. I wish things weren't like this. If I were dark, then he would not have a problem with me. But I'm a white man. Even I can understand why he is upset. I have lived many years, and he has every right to be wary. Although, I understand, that does not mean I can walk away from you. You are my mate, my heart, Betty. I will show your father respect, but I will not walk away from you." "It's not fair. I know he went through a lot. I know he was a slave, but it's not like that anymore. He knows that a mate can never hurt you. I don't' understand." She cried. Carl held his mate and he knew. Tomorrow, this beautiful brave woman would have to make a decision that would change her forever. He prayed that she chose him. She did. Ja'Mal spoke with his grandfather and had to admit a part of him was angry. For his whole life he felt alone, defective, yet he had an entire family. One morning as his uncle visited, Ja'Mal called. He needed to speak freely with his grandfather, and he did not want to have to censor his words. So he checked on his mate, and she and the kids were fine. Then he asked Jacob to make sure he had two hours of uninterrupted time. He needed to call Alpha Alphonso. "Good morning, Grandfather. I know it's early, but I needed to speak with you." Ja'Mal explained. Alphonso sighed. His grandson was not one to mince words. He was proud of that. It spoke volumes on how he was raised. The fair were that fathered him did a great job teaching him. Alphonso was aware that Carl was killed decades ago when his grandson was a boy. He felt a strange kinship with the young man even as his pride in him grew. "You knew about me. Yet, you never tried to check on us. I don't understand grandfather. She was still your daughter, yet you never checked on her." Ja'Mal surmised. Alphonso took a deep breath. "Son, I have no excuse. I was stubborn and angry. It became easier to pretend that Abettia defied me instead of admitting I was wrong. I know I don't have the right to ask and you have every right to refuse, but please let me back into your lives. Let me become a part of your family once again." Alphonso pleaded. Ja'Mal sighed, still hurt, still angry. Closing his eyes, he recalled the taunts from the other wolves his age; as a youth he recalled being watched in human society. He had no one that understood besides Momma. Momma never spoke ill of her parents. She always said that one day he would understand, yet he did not. He looked at Layla and his unborn son. He could never see a time he would dismiss his children without so much s a word. However, something about his grandfather intrigued him. After talking with Alphonso for some time, the two disconnected and Ja'Mal took some time to compose himself. Love, do you need me? Kerri sent. I love you, Kerri. I'm fine. We can talk later. He sent a shaft of love to his mate. Meanwhile, Ryelle was with Abettia. She was amazing, his sister. For decades he worried, torn and afraid. What no one knew was that he and his brothers defied fathers decree and searched for their sister. They found her and Carl and Carl spoke with all of them. He told them that he would protect and love their sister. They needed to go home and help their father. Ryelle wanted to refuse and stay, but Carl was right. Even on the journey back, they were stopped by the police several times and held simply because the police said they looked suspicious. Even when they clearly had no reason to detain them at all, because they were strange men from some other place, they were often questioned. Jebutu was struggling with his own anger at how they were treated. Jebutu often wondered if his child had lived, would he still have to face the same injustices they dealt with on a daily basis. But his child was gone, simply because his mother didn't want him. He searched for his face in every place they drove through. Ryelle's heart broke for his older brother, but now in this place he was overjoyed because his oldest nephew lived. He talked with Ja'Mal on several occasions as Marcus eyed him suspiciously. He had not had the opportunity to approach him and he was cautious. Before he left, he was talking with his other nephew. However, he had gotten to know Abettia's son well over the few days. Ja'Mal had gone through so much in his young life. Ryelle understood. It was not easy being a black man, let alone a dark were. Even when you did nothing wrong, you were always eyed with suspicion. He was so happy that he and his mother found a safe haven with this pack. Now he needed to talk to Marcus. If his feeling was right, then he found his other nephew. Jebutu cried for over a year when Cecily left. When they found her body and no evidence of a child, it crushed his older brother. But first he needed to talk with him. He was returning home in a few days, and he would talk with Marcus and learn what he could about him. Ryelle was up early and ready to go. As he exited his room, his niece Layla waylaid him. "Unka Ryelle, ride." She cried wanting a piggy back ride. Kerrie joined him and laughed. "Ryelle, I tried to warn you. Now you do know the others will want one too." Ryelle smiled and simply enjoyed his family. Ryelle joined the alpha pair for breakfast as Marcus helped his mate serve. Ryelle frowned a bit. At Jackson, the males would never serve food. That was work mainly for women. "Uncle, you will find that here at Kinglsey, we do what is best for the pack. Hell, even I help serve dinner when extra hands are needed." Ja'Mal explained. He then noticed Marcus's mate, Patricia was her name. She was beautiful and his nephew was a lucky man. It seemed both of his nephews mated with fair Weres as well. Marcus noticed that the guy watched him, and today we were getting to the bottom of it. As soon as everyone was eating, Marcus excused himself from the morning crew. He approached Ryelle. Ryelle started to speak but chose not to. "Look, you've been watching me, Ryelle? What are you up to?" He demanded. "Marcus, I meant no harm. You reminded me of someone." He explained. "My brother, you look like my oldest brother. He lost his child decades ago and well, you look like both of them." Then his sister joined them. "I told you who my parents are. They raised me from a pup. They are my family." Marcus declared. Then he looked towards Ja'Mal. What if? His wolf questioned. "Father would have told me where I came from if he knew. He would have said something." Marcus whispered. Love, what's wrong? Patricia asked. Her mate was upset and she needed to comfort him. Babe, I'm fine. I was speaking with Ryelle. I'm OK. Marcus replied. Ryelle waited. "I don't mean to upset you or your family. If you are my nephew, I want you to meet your birth father, my brother. I won't pressure you, but please don't dismiss us." "Do you know how hard it was being different and not knowing?" Marcus asked, but stopped. He never cried. When he was younger he cried and then he met his best friend, Keamon. They shared an oath and he never cried again. He took each day one day at a time. When he met Ja'Mal he was so excited to meet another wolf that looked like him. Betty mentioned her home pack, but explained that she had been banned. Marcus could admit being curious, but he had a family now and didn't need to seek out that pack. Betty saw him every day and never hinted that he looked familiar, yet the other day she told Ryelle that she to saw a resemblance to her brother and a woman he never knew. She never said anything. He understood why, but what if? Ryelle stood, waiting, hoping. Marcus looked at him and sighed. "I can't blame you. I know how the world is. I want to meet them and learn the truth, but right now, I need time." He sent Patricia a hug and walked off. Ryelle stood and waited. Betty walked up to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Brother, this is not your fault. We will find a way to work through this." she whispered. Ryelle hugged his sister. She was always so wise so compassionate. Now to learn a pack exists, how could he not have heard of a pack of Dark Weres before meeting Betty. "Ryelle, I read the letter. I never meant to hurt them, but he was my mate. You know a mate cannot be denied." She whispered. Ryelle smiled. I do and so does father. Call him. He really wants to talk with you." he whispered, and he hugged his sister before she had to go care for her young. Logan spoke with him before he left for work, as did Jacob. Betty and Ja'Mal were loved and protected. Even his other nephew had unwavering love and support. Ryelle returned to his room and packed his bags to return home. He would leave at noon, and he wanted to make sure his family knew he wanted to return. Ja'Mal and Kerri were with him as he departed. "Ja'Mal, father is not the monster many imagine him to be. He has made mistakes. I hope you can find it in your hearts to give him a chance and get to know him." Ryelle stated finally. Ja'Mal nodded, but kept his expression bland. Kerri laughed and she and Betty hugged Ryelle wishing him a safe journey. As he drove away, Betty sent her son a questioning look. "Momma, you owe Grandfather nothing." Ja'Mal reminded her. Betty nodded. "Ja'Mal, I raised you to believe in family. After Carl," she paused, "well you know. It was not easy. I know they despised us yet I kept the faith. Your father loved us, and fought for us. When he died, I stayed because they were our family. I should have called father, and maybe we could have gone back to Jackson, but I chose to stay there. Many hid their dislike, and some did not. When Sharon tricked you, I knew our time there had ended. I have been isolated from my family for nearly four decades. My brother, Ryelle, begged them not to make me go. Carl stood with me and in the need to keep from causing dissension in our pack, we left. Father told me to never return. Mother told me I was a fool Carl didn't really want me; he was using me. I walked away from her. When you were born, I reached out to them, but for father, the wound was too raw. You see, to understand father, you need to know the history of the Dark Were. I never told you the history, maybe I should have." Betty stopped talking. Marcus waited. He faced Betty. "Why did you brother act as if he knows me? You stated that at first, you thought I looked familiar. Why have you not said anything?" He asked. Both men faced the dark female before them. The two thought they were the only males of their kind, aside from her original pack mates. But now a whole new world opened before them. Marcus was curious. He knew not where he came from. Alpha Jermiyo raised him. He never knew of his past. Now her brother looked at him as if he knew him. "Ryelle referred to a woman named Cecily. Was this Cecily woman his birth mother? Could he and Betty and Ja'Mal be related after all?" Marcus wondered aloud as his heart pounded. Logan had gone to work, but he could feel a sense of disturbance from his mate. Betty, what is it? he sent. Marcus and Ja'Mal have questions. That's all. I need to talk with them. She replied. Logan hugged her mentally and promised to be home soon. Ja'Mal, Betty and Marcus sat on a nearby bench. Betty spoke, "Marcus, years ago a female in our pack slept with one of my brothers. She conceived. Not being mated, she was furious." Marcus and Ja'Mal froze. "What? She conceived and was not mated." Marcus questioned. For Ja'Mal it made sense. He recalled his mother warning him time and time again to be careful. That's why his dalliance with Sharon upset her so. "Marcus, Dark Weres have the ability to father children with any female they have relations with. They don't have to be mated." She explained. "It's a left over trait from when we were slaves. The dark were had to adapt and our genealogy allowed the male to father young. My father fathered hundreds of children as a slave, and he has always regretted it. Before he mated with mother, he father children with several different women," Betty stopped talking. Marcus froze, "I was with a few women, could they?" he asked. Betty nodded. "You can check and see; if they did conceive, I'm sure you would have been contacted." Ja'Mal faced his mentor. If what mother said was true, could he have gotten Sharon pregnant as well? He froze. The thought of his child being left in that vile pack, bothered him. Ja'Mal, what is it? Kerri asked. Patricia called Marcus as well. The two men shared a look. They needed to talk with their mates. The three walked back to the alpha home where Betty collected her young and the males held their women. They needed to talk. Dark Weres Ch. 02 Now this shit with his daughter. All of a sudden he wanted Abettia to return. She was glad when that bitch left with the white man she mated with. Lavinia gloated as Alphonso announced to the pack he was done with Abettia; his bitch of a wife stood beside him crying. She hated Eva. She hated Abettia. In all honesty, she hated Alphonso also, but he was alpha. Once they mated, she could take lovers. She would then be in control. No one would think they could mistreat her again. So she smiled at her sister. "LaTonya, Ryelle is back. Why don't you seduce him, and when I become Alpha Bitch, we can both take over and run the pack" LaTonya smiled. Ryelle was one fine specimen. She smiled as she remembered his prowess in bed. He was good, but not as good as Jebutu. Damian was OK. "Lavinia, you seem upset. What happened?" LaTonya asked. Lavinia looked at her sister. She was beautiful. She was also a threat. They shared a mother but had two different fathers. Their mother kicked them both out of her home ages ago when she met her true mate. She now had a new life with him and gave little thoughts to the two girls she had before meeting him. Lavinia looked like her father. He was a tall toffee colored man. Cruel and selfish, so selfish that he only supported her because Alpha Alphonso required it. He had nothing to do with his daughter. He hated her and blamed her mother for ruining his life. Three years after she was born, Mom gave birth to LaTonya. She was the same complexion, but resembled her mother, Lyric, more. like her, so mother tolerated her younger sister more. Her memory turned dark. She hated thinking about the man that fathered her, so she turned off her thoughts. Lavinia despised her sister, but over time LaTonya had proven her loyalty. However, once she became Madam Alpha, she would rule alone. LaTonya watched her sister; she loved her older sister, but did not trust her. Because of her, Daddy was sent away. Momma never forgave her. Then she sighed, Lavinia said Ryelle was back, so she would go see if he needed company. LaTonya stood, admiring her long-lean frame. Her round breast stood tall on her chest and her round hips spread giving her the apple-shaped bottom most men could not resist. LaTonya fluffed her breast making sure they were perky and firm, smooth down her skirt, checking her derriere to make sure every asset she had was on display. She and her sister were beautiful and they both knew it. They each used their looks to their advantage. "Big sis, I have to go see someone. We can talk later." LaTonya said as she sashayed out of their apartment. Lavinia smiled, Ryelle, would have no idea what hit him. No man could resist LaTonya when she was on the prowl. Then she remembered Damian. She had to get rid of that fool. He felt as if he had the right to give her orders. Picking up her phone, she dialed a well-known number. Smiling, she waited on her old friend to answer. "Hello." A thick voice purred. "Sheriff, how are you? I was wondering if you were any closer to finding the ringleader in the increase of crimes in town." Lavinia whispered. "Well, we are still investigating, Lavinia. How can I help you?" the sheriff asked. He did not interfere in pack business. Lavinia was gorgeous, one of the few women he had relations with. She was devious and he wanted to know what she was up to. "Well Sheriff, I might make a trip to town this weekend. Will you be around?" she purred seductively. "I'll make time. You know I love when you visit." The sheriff answered. "I have a problem, maybe you can help. Damian makes me feel uncomfortable. I can't talk to the alpha, he is his son. I wish..." Lavinia whispered. The sheriff perked up, now he knew why she called. However, his grandfather warned them years ago and told them to stay away from the pack. The pack did not mess with them and they returned the favor, his affair with Lavinia withstanding. He sighed, "Lavinia, he is the alpha's son. Maybe you should avoid him." He suggested. Lavinia sighed, "I thought you were the law. You can get rid of him. Add his name to the list of suspects and take him in. I'm sure you and your friends can find some crime to charge him with." The sheriff spoke, and ended his affiliation with one Ms. Lavinia Bourdeaux, "I don't frame innocent men. Tread carefully girl, you will end up in a mess of trouble. Look, Lavinia, lose my number." He hung up. Dark Weres Ch. 02 Donald was so excited but didn't talk much. He sat beside Ja'Mal and Kerri and dozed on the short flight. When the plane landed, Logan was not surprised to see their mates waiting for them inside the terminal. Dark Weres Ch. 03 In an attempt to explore other genres. This story could be placed under BDSM, however, it is mostly nonhuman. All of the actions and events are strictly figments of my overactive imagination. There is no intent to offend anyone. If you are offended. I apologize in advance. All characters are above the age of consent. Thanks Andi for editing. Hope you all enjoy. ***** Jebutu had heard enough. He was appalled when LaTonya found him and told him what Lavinia was up to. At first, he simply planned to address her and remind her that she was one more strike away from being banned. He left straightaway for her apartment. She was sleeping. He would wake her and get to the root of everything once and for all. Suddenly, he stopped. At home, she was in control; she needed to be taken out of her comfort zone. He called two betas. "I want you to go get Lavinia and bring her to the cabin. I don't care how you get her there, just bring her." He ordered. The males went to do his bidding. Jebutu turned around and went to the Alphas home. He needed permission for his next stunt, but he was certain father would agree. He went straight to Alphonso's room and told him his plans. Alphonso frowned, but then Jebutu told him why he needed to take such drastic measures. This news disturbed the alpha but he gave his son his blessings. In the mean time, the males arrived at Lavinia's apartment. They stood outside her door and took a deep breath and then knocked. Lavinia awoke, annoyed. She looked out and saw the betas She was ticked. Couldn't these idiots tell time? She fumed. Leaving her bed, she snatched the door open. "What?" She demanded as she opened the door. "Jebutu sent us to bring you to him." One of the males explained. Lavinia looked at them dismissing them. "Tell Jebutu, find someone else tonight. I'm tired." She proceeded to close her door when one of the men blocked it with his foot. "What do you think you are doing?" Lavinia demanded. "Alpha Alphonso will hear about this." The males shared a look, humped their shoulders, and grabbed the uncooperative female. Jebutu said bring her and they would. "Let go of me. Do you know who I am? You'll be beaten," she threatened. Other Weres looked as the men took Lavinia from her home. One of the older males started to speak, when one male told him Jebutu wanted her. He went back inside his home. Lavinia screamed all the way to the car and fought as the two men forced her inside. Both men climbed in beside her and she attacked. Grabbing her hands and holding her down, the male beside her was furious. "Look, Bitch, we just took you from your house. No one said a damn thing. Do you really think anyone would care if your ass disappeared? Sit down, and shut the fuck up." A big dark-skinned male growled. He did not like this woman. She was vile and selfish. Why Jebutu wanted her was a mystery, but, he did and they would deliver. She fought even harder. The men held her tighter finally they tied her up and gagged her. Blindfolded and subdued, Lavinia was now terrified. In a desperate move, she struck out at her captors with her foot. He grabbed her leg, twisting her ankle painfully. "Strike me again, bitch. That's your last warning." She calmed. Her heart raced. She did not know how long they rode, but she knew they had left the safe haven f their compound. They were on a highway of some sort. Soon the road became rocky, and the car lurched to a stop. The men removed her, but this time she did not fight. She had many enemies and needed to bide her time. She heard a lock turn and then was carried inside. The men threw her to the floor locking her in a dark room as they walked away, but not before snatching off her blindfold. Lavinia screamed. "HELP! HELP! Somebody, please!" What is Jebutu thinking? I will make him pay for this. She thought. "Shut the hell up, Lavinia." Jebutu ordered, "No one can hear you." "Jebutu, your father..." he cut her off. "You know what, I'm tired of your mouth," he flipped a switch. Lavinia then realized the danger she was in. This room was a torture chamber. Only two people were in there, her and Jebutu. She needed to convince him that she was nice. Changing tactics, Lavinia flashed him her sweetest smile. Using the most innocent voice she could create, she attempted to placate her captor. "Listen, Jebutu, I was coming to you. I didn't mean to upset you. You know I care about you, right." She purred as she tried to move closer and caress his arms. Jebutu growled and shoved her away. He glared at the woman before him. He questioned the fates. What had he done in a past life to deserve this? "You threatened my baby sister. She is a few days old and you threatened her. Bitch, you better pray you leave this room alive. I could destroy you right now, and no one would miss you." "Look, Jebutu, I don't know what Suni said to you. I never..." Jebutu grabbed her shoulders and shoved her into a huge iron chair. As she argued with him, he snapped her wrist and legs in place securing them with a clamp. "Jebutu, let me go. You cannot do this. When Alpha Alphon...mmmm" he shoved a huge ball gag into her mouth silencing her. Then he kneeled before her, "Let's get this straight, Lavinia. I don't like you. No one likes you. You are just a cheap piece of ass. You're only good for a fuck. So, until you learn you place, you will stay here. Out of sight and out of mind. Ever heard of that saying. In the meantime, I am going to train you. You are mine now: mine to use, abuse, fuck, and treat any way I want. Don't worry about father; he knows. He's relieved actually. So you can make this easy on yourself or hard. Learn fast, or we will take as long as you need." Lavinia fought even harder, Jebutu laughed. "I'll bring you breakfast in the morning and let you relieve yourself. Night Lavinia." Then he left. Lavinia sat in the dark cold room screaming until her throat hurt. The ball gag restricted sound, so even if someone walked by they would not hear. Hours past and she heard someone at the door. She'd play nice. She'd tell Jebutu whatever he needed to hear to get him to let her go. He walked in and looked at the toffee colored woman sitting precariously in the chair. "Morning, Lavinia. I'm removing your gag, but if you spew anything vile, it goes back on." He explained He unfastened the gag, "You idiot... " she started as Jebutu moved to place the gag back in place. Lavinia flinched, but went silent. "Good, I see you can learn." Jebutu stated. "Now, let's get you showered and fed." Lavinia stood and Jebutu escorted her to the bathroom, Lavinia walked inside and he followed. She faced him, but Jebutu simply smiled. "Undress." He ordered. "As soon as you leave, I will." Lavinia answered saucily. "Ok, ten lashes, now again, undress." He ordered once more. Lavinia stood her ground, "No." "Twenty lashes then. Lavinia, really, I'm not leaving and you reek. Undress, so I can bathe you." Jebutu explained. She still refused, so he lifted her and placed her in the shower fully clothed. Soaking her completely. "You bastard, you monster," Lavinia screeched. He stopped, "Now, undress." She did. She did. Jebutu waited not allowing himself to be drawn into her beauty. Lavinia was a beautiful woman. She knew this and used it to her advantage. He steeled himself, reminding himself that she had not only slept with him, but both his brothers and his father as well. Grabbing the shower wand, he made short work of washing her body. Helping her from the tub, he wrapped her body in a plush towel. After drying her, Jebutu took his time admiring her body. She was well proportioned. Her breast were the right size to fill a man's hand, her stomach flat and toned, his eyes moved lower to her shaved mound. He sneered. "Let the hair grow back. You aren't a cute little girl. You're a full grown woman, look like one." Then he ordered her to dress in a plain gray sweat suit. "Now, you smell decent. Let me explain how things will be from now on." Jebutu placed a hot plate of food in front of her. "You may eat, but you must listen. I already owe you twenty lashes, I will add to them." Lavinia opened her mouth, but wisely chose to close it. "First, as of last night, you became my pet. I am your master. You only talk to me. That won't be hard. I'm the only person that will come see you. Since, you are my pet, you will need a name. Kitty, I'll call you Kitty. You will answer me by calling me Sire." He paused, "Do you understand?" He asked. "Look, Jebutu..." He grabbed her hand, squeezing tightly. "What did I just tell you?" He asked. "Ow, Ok, Sire." She replied. "Add twenty more lashes." Jebutu stated. "Second, you're mine Kitty, I will not share. When our time here is done, you can only be with me. No other men. Not my brothers, my father, anyone else." Jebutu continued. "Look, Jeb... Um Sire, I am a free too..." He twisted her hands once more, causing a sharp pain. She stopped talking quickly. Jeb stood and walked to a wall full of straps, rods, and paddles. Lavinia watched. She wanted to scream, but she was up to forty lashes. She also knew no one would come. So she went silent. He picked a medium size paddle that was made from a rich oak and leather. He stood, taking a wide paddle from the wall, Lavinia cowered. "Stand Kitty, it's time." He ordered. Is he serious? He expects me to let him strike me. Lavinia wondered. Jebutu stood, removed the jacket he wore and wanted. "Since this is new to you, I'll give you a chance. I am Sire, you do as I command. Now, I owe you forty lashes. Make it easy on yourself and come to me." His tone captivated her. She stood, moved to him. He untied her pants causing them to drop. He sat on a straight back chair and leaned her across his lap. "Now count, and if you mess up I start over." Lavinia braced herself. Pow, pow! She was so shocked she did not say a word. The pain was intense. "This is wrong. I'm reporting..." Jebutu replaced the gag, effectively silencing her. "Kitty, I don't hear you. Now count." He struck again, Lavinia squealed out a one. Several more blows followed, soon they were at twenty. He wanted her to keep counting. Closing her eyes, she counted each blow until they reached forty. Jebutu noticed her bottom was a deep red. "Stay here." She lay on her stomach as he rubbed a cooling gel on her bottom. Lavinia cried, and was grateful when he rubbed the cold cream on her aching bottom. "Say, thank you, Sire." Jebutu ordered. Sniffling, Lavinia mumbled the words. "Th...Thank you, Si... Sire." Jebutu wiped the cream from her body and helped her to stand. Tilting her face forward, he kissed her. He kissed her so gently, so sweetly, unlike anyone had ever kissed her before. If she was naïve, she would have mistaken that kiss to mean something more. He stepped back. Then he gave her a booklet. The name said My Pet. "Read Kitty, you need to learn." He left, locking the door behind him. Lavinia threw the book across the room. She was not reading it. Jebutu stood on the other side of the door listening. Lavinia Bordeaux was beautiful, and a natural leader. However, she was misguided. Any one that threatened a baby had something seriously wrong with them. She wanted to be Madam Alpha, but that was not her lot in life. She would become a head Beta and she needed to be ready to accept that role. Jebutu closed his eyes. Despite everything in him screaming no, Lavinia was his mate. If something did not change he would lose her. As much as she annoyed him, he had to try and help her come to terms and realize he had everything she needed. So right now, he would train her. Once she calmed and could grow to accept him, he'd tell her who and what she was. Finally, she stopped crying, and he went about his day. She sat, crying silently. She cried for a long time. She had not been treated so cruelly since she was a child and her father was with her. Bored, she picked up the book. He said she needed to learn, and then she'd see what was he trying to teach her. Kitty, I know you think I am being cruel but that is not so. I am trying to save you. You are on a dangerous path my dear, and only I can help you. For the next three months, I will teach you. I'll teach you so that you can become the woman you are meant to be. Do not fight me Kitty. Listen and learn. She turned the page. Dark Weres Ch. 03 Lavinia glared at him. She opened her mouth, but remembered, he didn't permit her to speak. She closed her moth and listened. Jebutu paused. "Come here, Kitty. Kneel before me." He ordered. Spreading his thighs, he made room for her to kneel directly in front of him. Her expected resistance, and was surprised when she complied so quickly. Looking deep in her eyes, he saw anger and distrust, and it hurt. However, one day he knew he would see something else in her eyes, so for now he'd be patient. He exhaled and continued to speak. "I want you to think of a word or gesture that your will always remember. It's important Kitty, because this word will be the word you say when I have pushed you too far. Think about it tonight and tomorrow before I leave, I need you to tell me that word." Lavinia nodded. She wanted to asked, but she knew he was referring to what was termed a safe word. She was not completely clueless. She simply nodded and did not talk back. Jebutu sighed. Reaching out, he stroked her cheek as she leaned into his hand. Leaning forward from where he sat, he kissed her forehead and Lavinia gasped. The moment was so tender, so sweet. She sighed and felt a sense of warmth that she had never felt before. "Kitty, it's time to bathe. Come." He ordered. Jebutu walked off expecting her you follow. He was well aware that a part of her was still defiant. He would truly enjoy taming this willful woman. Lavinia looked at him wanting to defy him but fearing another punishment. She stood and moved. Jebutu asked her a question. "Do you want me the bathe you, Kitty?" she did not answer. A part of her screamed yes, because for some reason she craved his touch; but the other part was still resisting. He might win, but she would not give in so easily. Jebutu crossed his arms and faced her. His displeasure at her refusal to comply was written all of his face. "Kitty, answer me when I ask a question. If you don't I will punish you again. Now, do you want me to bathe you?" He asked once more. Sniffling Lavinia held her face up and answered, her eyes clearly defiant. "No, I would like to bath alone." "Fine, you can bathe after you wash me then." Jebutu declared. "Run my water." At first she did not move. He waited, and she complied. Moving slowly, Lavinia ran a tub full of warm water as Jebutu undressed. She looked away. "Are you shy, Kitty? You've seen me before." He whispered. Lavinia looked at him. Standing nearly seven feet tall, dark chocolate skin, well defined muscles rippling through his thick frame. His body dusted with dark hair that covered the his chest. She refused to let her eyes move south. She knew what she'd find. Of the many men she had lain who, this man nearly ruined her for all others. She knew he was well-endowed. Not only was he well-endowed, but also very gifted. She was aroused, and Jebutu knew it. He scented it on her. She was fighting it. She did not want to be turned on by him. Stepping into the tub he issued one order. "Wash me." Lavinia picked up his sponge and applied the gel he used. She began to soap is body. Jebutu loved the feel of his mate's hands on his body. His breath quickened. Her heart raced. He had to keep himself under control He stopped her hands and ordered her from the room. Lavinia looked at him, pure desire shone in her eyes. "Kitty, go." He demanded. She stood and walked out. Jebutu closed his eyes and grabbed his cock. Stroking himself to completion, he sighed her name. Climbing from the tub, he cleaned away his residue. Lavinia was sitting in the dining room waiting for him. Jebutu watched her. Her skin glistened as a light sheen of sweat covered her brow. She frowned a little and he knew she was perturbed. She was used to being in control, manipulating others, but here she was out of her element. Lavinia was beautiful and often he was awed by the sight of her. Would he tell her how she fascinated him, one day? However, he would not tell her now. Shaking his thoughts, he addressed his aggravated mate. "It's all yours Kitty. You have fifteen minutes." Then he went into the bedroom. Lavinia took a quick bath and joined him in the bedroom a few minutes later. Jebutu lay in the bed and she hesitated. Then she thought, if all he wanted was sex, maybe she could convince him to let her go. Jebutu moved aside and told her to join him. As she lay down, she reached for him. Jebutu grabbed her wrist. "No, I don't want this, not now." He hissed. He handcuffed her to the headboard, turned his back on her and told her. "Good night, Kitty. Sweet Dreams." Then he went to sleep. The next morning, Lavinia knew to get up and prepare breakfast for them. It was almost instinctual. The first morning, Jebutu was a bit hesitant in eating, but he ate to show her his trust. "Kitty, breakfast was delicious. Did you think of what I asked for?" He asked. Lavinia nodded. "Lilac" Lavinia whispered. "I want to use lilac." She stated. Jebutu swas silent and wondered why that word. Lavinia spoke no more, but she remembered hiding in the Alpha Madam's flowers as a young girl, when her mother was on a tear or her father was being extremely mean. The lilacs were beautiful and for some reaon whe she thought of them, they calmed her. Jebutu nodded, and prepared to leae, "Lilacs, it is then. Kitty, give me a hug." He ordered. Lavinia hugged him lightly before he walked out of the door. Things changed very little. Lavinia still resented him for taking her freedom, and he enacted punishment as often as he felt the needto. She refused to use the word. She felt that if she did, then he'd see that as a weakness. Several nights passed and she would approach him, and he looked at her with disgust. Soon she got the message. Jebutu did not want her. He hated her as did everyone else. She was alone, forgotten. At first, alone with her own thoughts, Lavinia plotted revenge. But each night, alone with just him and talking she relaxed and her thoughts began to change, and a small part of her grew to love the sense of security he provided. Then more time passed. Each day, Lavinia read more pages in the book he made for her. At first she was annoyed with him, then she realized that he made the book. The words on the pages were for her personally. As she read it, she heard his voice explaining things. Every night he came to the cabin, and they followed the same routine. He would ask her about her day, and then order her to prepare their meal. Then they would bath and sleep. Jebutu outlined his rules as her master. He never veered from the guidelines that he set. She learned not to try and manipulate him. She was feisty and one night his punishment almost broke her. Lavinia went all out. "Jebutu, I know you. You've had me here for weeks and I know what you need." She whispered. He was naked and in the tub. He was stock still. As Lavinia took his lack of movement as his consent, she caressed his stiffening cock. Jebutu opened his mouth to stop her, but the feel of her touching his overheated flesh overwhelmed his senses. "Come on, Jebutu. Let's end this ridiculous game. I'll admit I was wrong in what I said and we can fuck each others brains out." The sultry seductress whispered. He had to maintain control, and grabbing her wrist with enough pressure to force her to gasp, Jebutu reminded her of the conditions of her stay. He shoved her away from him. "I say when and if we have sex. You are a slut. You will screw anything or anyone with a hard dick. I don't want a slut. I want a woman. You are not my woman yet. You are not cleansed. You disgust me. Get out." He shoved her away. Lavinia was hurt. She didn't understand why his words hurt. She'd been called much worst by many. However, him saying those things when it was only the two of them hurt her. She stood and fled from the room. Jebutu climbed from the tub, his heart breaking at the sheer look of pain that crossed her beautiful face. Lavinia was not any of the things that he called her. She was his mate, but she was still too willful. She needed to be broken. Exiting the bathroom, he called out to her. She came, her face a mask of sheer disdain. "Get in here now," He ordered, pointing to his private room. Lavinia knew it was pointless to refuse. He was angry, and tonight she feared, she'd have to use the word. They entered the room and he had her sit. "Kitty, I am sorry. What I said to you was cruel and mean. You are not a slut. You are not worthless. You are so much more than you believe you are." Jebutu sighed. "Tonight, I went too far. You have no need to ever fear me, Kitty. I will protect you. I will keep you safe. No one will dare use you again." He was aware of abuse she suffered from their talks. He also knew that she often used her body as leverage to get her way. Lavinia waited a few minutes. Then she looked at him. In that moment, she felt something. With him, she was safe. With him, she could breath. With him, she was not alone. "Sire, I'm ready for my punishment." She said softly. Jebutu watched her. "Kitty, undress." Slowly, Lavinia removed her robe, because she wore nothing underneath. Jebutu sat before her admiring her beauty. Placing his hands on her waist, he pulled her close. Lavinia flowed into his embrace. Jebutu held her close, caressing her naked skin. "I want you to accept me Kitty. I want you to believe that we can be together. I want you to know that I'm all you need. I want you." She hated to admit, but what he described was what she secretly craved. Lavinia knew she was a vain woman, but for him she could be different. He was often short with her, but he never looked at her as if she was just to be used, at least not until the first night he had her brought to him. After a few months, she read more about his vision for them. So captivated was she by his words, she almost finished the book before she realized, the day was done. She wondered, how would he react if she was waiting for him when he arrived. She smiled, and when he drove up, she moved to the door and kneeled. Jebutu smiled at her and whispered, "Good job, Kitty." Those three words made her feel a sense of joy. Lavinia learned to be waiting for him. When he arrived she prepared their meal, she bathe him and waited until he washed her. Each night as she waited, wishing he would touch her he'd whisper, "Good night, Kitty." And then sleep. More time had passed since their new relationship had started. Secretly, Lavinia liked it. Jebutu took care of her every need, all she had to do was please him. Lavinia looked forward to him coming home. At first, being way from the compound worried her. She tried everything she could to go back. One night, she asked if she could go see her sister. Jebutu frowned. He had already told her no and do not ask to go back again,. He would tell her when she could return to the compound. Realizing her error, Lavinia tried to apologize immediately, but he was not listening. He ordered her to read to him from the book. Lavinia wanted to refuse, but he frowned and she knew she was about to receive another punishment. "Read rules one through ten" He ordered. Dark Weres Ch. 03 Time flew by and Kerri eventually gave birth to their new son. Layla and Donald were head over heels in love with their new brother. Donald was so protective of the young; Ja'Mal knew he never needed to worry about their safety. He recalled the day he brought Donald home; Betty hugged him the moment she laid eyes on him. Ja'Mal though Momma was never going to let him go. They went home and Donald called his grandparents. He assured them he was fine and promised to visit. Then Kerri and JaMal showed the young boy around. The pack children were curious and being males some challenged him. In the end, they accepted him as an Alpha son. Marcus and Ja'Mal also got result back for their blood test. They were related. Marcus shut down. He was excited, but also angry. How could his father not exhaust everything and make sure she was not pregnant? What type of woman was she? One night, Patricia put Keamon to bed and curled up with her mate. She knew he had unanswered questions. "Marcus, I love you. Our baby loves you. The entire pack loves you. Please don't let what you've learned destroy who you are. Alpha Jermiyo and Madam Alpha were your parents. You were everything to them. Cecily did you a favor. She got you to parents that could take care of you." She whispered. Marcus nodded as tears cascaded down his cheeks. He had family. They existed. He had a cousin and Aunt here with him. Ja'Mal and Betty were his family and for that he was grateful. He considered all of Kingsley his family, but Betty and Ja'Mal were his blood kin. That made a difference. Patricia held him as he wept. Soon he slept. Patricia got up and checked on their son. Their beautiful little boy slept so peacefully, and her heart swelled with love for the little boy. The next morning, the pack wanted to go to town for the annual community celebration. Marcus accepted hugs from his cousins and knew they cared. His mate stayed close. He decided to simply enjoy this time when one of the females screamed. An unknown male Were was stalking two of the children. Before he could react, Ja'Mal and Quentin shifted and subdued the beast. Marcus wanted to rip the male apart when Ja'Mal froze. Quentin and Ja'Mal escorted him away and placed him in a cell. He shifted and looked directly at Ja'Mal. Ja'Mal spoke. They needed to go back. Their secret had been revealed to the humans. Marcus came to get them and tell them of the situation with the Graves family. Marcus stared at the huge black man before him, the huge man that had the same eyes as his. He wanted to speak, but no words would form Was this strange dark were his father?He turned and followed Ja'Mal and Quentin back to the festivities. Jebutu sat. He saw his son. His son! Marcus. He was strong, powerful, and he had no idea what to say to him. As he and his nephew left, Jebutu took a deep breath. They would talk, and he prayed his son would be willing to allow him a chance to get to know him. Ja'Mal walked to the church where the Graves were waiting. Ja'Mal explained to Earl and the others who what they were. He was not surprised when the Graves accepted them. After talking, the pack continued on with festivities. When the day ended, Ja'Mal and Marcus knew, they had to deal with their uninvited guest. "Ja'Mal, I want to go with you and talk to him." Betty stated. "Momma, let Marcus and I talk with him first, and then if it's safe, I'll allow you to see him." Jamal explained Logan agreed with his alpha. Every since the Jackson Pack contacted them months ago, he knew his mate was leaning towards making a trek back home. After this visit, he agreed with her. They would see what this guy had to say, but within the next few weeks, they were traveling south. I go with her, Son Logan sent. Ja'Mal simply nodded. Marcus and Ja'Mal returned to the police precinct. Jebutu stood. "Did grandfather send you?" Ja'Mal demanded. "Father, no. He has no idea that I have come here. I don't have time to mince words. Father is not doing well. He is hurting and needs to see Abettia. Actually, the pack needs to see Abettia and I came to convince her to return home if only for a short visit." Jebutu explained. Marcus glared at him. "Why threaten the children?" "I needed to get your attention. It worked didn't it." Jebutu stated. Marcus was silent. "You have no real reason to trust me. I failed you above all else, but I'm here now. Give me a chan..." Marcus stood, "Jermiyo Kingsley is my father. You are almost a century too late." He walked out. Ja'Mal stayed. "We have questions. But here is not the place to discuss them. You are welcomed to stay in the den for a short time. I'll inform mother that you are staying at my home." The three men left and drove to the alpha home. Betty was waiting. As soon as Jebutu exited the car, she rushed forward hugging her older brother. Jebutu held his sister closely. She was OK. She was happy and surrounded by people who loved her. Ja'Mal started to send her home, but the way his Uncle held on to her spoke volumes. Soon Kerri joined them and got everyone settled. Keamon saw his daddy and ran to him. At five, he was precocious little boy. Jebutu smiled as he watched his son and grandson interact for the first time. It did not get past him that these were moments he missed out on as a father himself. Kerri and Patricia showed Jebutu to his room and he spoke with his daughter thanking her for loving his son. Patricia smiled and told him things would work out. Soon everyone retired for the evening but Jamal could not sleep. Tomorrow he and his betas would talk with Jebutu. The next morning, Jebutu arose and joined the pack for breakfast; he sat at the alpha table. He watched as his son helped his mate serve. He smiled as the younger ones interacted. Several wolves were curious and eyed him carefully. Soon the Alpha invited him to his office. The three men sat down to talk. Jebutu explained that Alpha Alphonso was having a hard time. He lost his mate and her death hit him hard. As the men talked, someone knocked. Betty walked in and Jebutu hugged his sister. Betty spoke with Jebutu and he basically said the same as Ryelle. Father was not doing well. She faced her son. JaMal? She sent. Mother, we will go see grandfather. We'll go with Jebutu the day after tomorrow. JaMal sent. Betty smiled and then faced her brother. "Jebutu, tell me how have things changed." Jebutu laughed. He and his sister left the alpha's office. Jebutu told Betty of the changes that had occurred. Jebutu failed to mention one thing. She was still secured at his cabin. He needed to call and check on her. He wondered if she missed him. The other night when he told her he was leaving, she seemed scared. Then she donned her usual unconcerned mask. He knew it was a façade, but in front of the other female she had to act as if she did not care. Surprisingly, he missed her. It had been two weeks since he placed her in his cabin, but he had time to really get to know Lavinia. Lavinia came across as being a bitch, but she was really a scared girl. He pushed her limits. He wanted to learn what drove her. Her father did not want children and she when turned thirteen something happened. Alphonso banned him. No one knew why, because Alphonso was not the type to expose the secrets of his pack members. She developed a crush on her alpha. Many thought it was cute. One day in a weak moment, Alphonso gave in. Afterwards, Alphonso regretted his action. He apologized to the girl's mother and the girl. Everyone feared pregnancy, fortunately she did not conceive. Betty was silent. "Tell me what's going on with you." "Remember Lavinia Bordeaux, she is my mate. She is the most vile woman; no one likes her. She wants to become Madam Alpha, and has no clue that she belongs to me. I did something, and even though it's wrong. I had no choice." Jebutu exhaled. Betty stared at him. She remembered the girl clearly. She had serious problems, and many did not like her. Jebutu was the most serious of all three brothers. "Jebutu, whatever you have done. She will forgive you. As your mate, she will not have a choice." Jebutu smiled. "She is not the way everyone thinks she is. When we are alone, she is the most enjoyable person. Father will ban her and I will have no choice but to go with her when he does. I started not to come, but he needs to see you Abettia. The pack needs to see you. I'm not sure how long I will remain, but for him I ask that you come." He exhaled and needed to change the subject. "So, tell me about Logan. I knew Carl. He was a decent man. But Logan, from what I'm seeing he is perfect for you." Betty smiled. "He is everything I thought I'd never have again. I love him." She sighed. Jebutu smiled. "That is wonderful." He looked away, and Betty waited. Jebutu spoke. "Marcus, he is a fine man. I hope one day he'll let me be a part of his life." Jebutu added wistfully. Betty smiled, and the two chatted as other pack members joined them. It did not get past anyone that Marcus was not around. Jebutu felt guilty. He needed to talk with his son. He needed to mend fences. Marcus walked for a while. He sent a shaft of love to his mate to reassure her that he was fine. He felt foolish. He was almost nine decades. He had a mate and a child of his own. He had the most loving of families. Why did he still feel like a child that was abandoned deep inside? Keamon watched his friend from the spirit realm. He could not interfere, but he could address him in his dreams. He sent a command Sleep my friend. Marcus all of a sudden felt sleepy. He slept, and he dreamt. Keamon appeared. They were both boys and he recalled crying when he realized he looked different from everyone else. Keamon took a dagger and cut his hand. He cut Marcus's hand too. He said, we may have different skin color but our blood is red. They became blood brothers that day. Marcus awoke with a sense of peace. He could talk to Jebutu, and this time he'd give him a chance to explain. He walked home and hugged his mate, kissing her passionately. "Pat, I need you." He moaned. She was ready for him instantly. Soon the two engaged in the dance lovers have shared all over time. Driving in and out of her hot sheath, Marcus loved the feeling of completeness he found with his woman. She was close, and he smiled, knowing exactly what to do to drive her over. Biting down on her neck, Marcus lifted her hips, ramming his thick length deep inside of her aching womb. Patricia groaned, as her body engulfed him. Marcus was overjoyed as he and his mate fell into a state of coital bliss. Holding his mate close, Marcus whispered "Patricia, you are my life. I love you." Patricia smiled, and answered, "I love you, Marcus so very, very much." Soon she needed to report to the dining hall, but her mate needed her today. She called and told Gertie to take charge. Jebutu spent time talking with Ja'Mal and Logan. Ja'Mal informed his uncle that he, mother, Logan, and Marcus were traveling back with him. They needed to meet with Grandfather. Jebutu was ecstatic. He sent a message to the alpha and his brothers. All three men were overjoyed. Dark Weres Ch. 04 In the last chapter, I realized there was some confusion with the time stamps. I apologize. Hopefully, there are no errors in this chapter. In this chapter, our new couple faces the pack. I hope you enjoy. All characters are above the age of consent. Thanks Andi for editing. Hope you all enjoy. ***** Chapter 4 Ring! Ring! Ring! Lavinia heard a low ring of the phone Jebutu had given her. It was him, Jebutu. He had been gone for days and she worried. She answered immediately. "Hello." "Hello Kitty, miss me?" Jebutu asked, smiling at the sound of excitement in his voice. She sighed. He realized that she was not the only one that ached to hear from the other person. He knew she would never admit it. She was silent. "I didn't hear you Kitty." "Yes, I miss you." She whispered, blushing. He knew her and there was no need to ever try and deny him. "I'll be home soon. Can you to do something for me?" He asked. Lavinia nodded, then remembered he could not see her. "Yes, Sire." She answered. "I'm having a package delivered to Bey; it's a special outfit for you. I want you to wear it for me when I get home. I miss you, Kitty. Will you be waiting for me?" He asked. Lavinia thought of seeing him again and her heart pounded. She sighed and answered, "I'll gladly wait for you." He believed her. For the last few months, she grew so much. Lavinia was no longer the girl she used to be; now she was the woman he longed to dedicate his life to. He believed her. If she said she'd be waiting, then she would. Jebutu sighed. He had to see where things stood with father. Mate or no mate the Alpha would force her to leave. "Very good, Kitty. I'll see you in a few days. Give the phone to the beta," Lavinia did. The girl spoke with him and told him Lavinia was the perfect hostess. He told her he'd have a package delivered, and to make sure Lavinia got it. Soon he disconnected and Lavinia felt alone. The young woman asked if she wanted to watch a movie and she did, but she realized that she missed him. Her wolf stirred, and she tried to silence her. He is ours, Lavinia. I have waited for so long, and now it's time. Jebutu is our mate. She was stunned. So stunned she gasped. Her companion looked at her. "Are you OK?" Bey asked. She had stayed almost a week, and Lavinia was nothing like the cruel callous woman that lived at Jackson. She was serene, content. It was obvious that whatever happened here with Jebutu had a profound effect on her. The young beta, Bey, remembered the night he left. Lavinia was sad. She tried to get her to talk, but Lavinia gave stock answers. After a day or two, she relaxed and the two of them played games and Bey told Lavinia about the young man she was dating. Lavinia listened, and then told her to be smart, and above all be careful. She was impressed. Knowing that Lavinia would talk when she was ready, Bey backed off. Lavinia sighed and smiled. "I'm fine." Bey returned to her movie completely unaware of the magnanimous discovery of her hostess. Lavinia sat on the sofa and focused on the screen. The last thing on her mind was a movie. Jebutu was her mate. He was hers. So much made sense now, the declarations that he made. She remembered him telling her he was the only man she was to be with. He had to know they were mates. That was the reason behind this drastic action. "Hey, Lavinia, want some popcorn. I'll make some." Bey offered. Lavinia nodded absently. She held the phone he gave her. She wanted to call him, but he said he would call her. She was not to call anyone. Her heart pounded, and she had to calm down. Forcing herself to calm, she had herself under control by the time Bey returned. Dark Weres Ch. 04 Jebutu kissed his mate and told her to rest, because he had to go to the compound. "The Alpha is not happy with our mating is he?" Lavinia asked. "Kitty, I will deal with father. Do not worry. You know, my library needs to be reorganized, do that for me today love." He whispered and kissed her once more. She started to question, "Kitty, just because we mated does not change the rules." She submitted immediately. "Sire, can I speak freely?" She asked. "Yes." Jebutu answered. "You are my mate. I don't need or want anyone else. Will mating with me cause a problem for you with the Alpha?" she asked. Jebutu never lied to her, so he had her to sit. "Love, Father might have to banish you from the pack. If he does, I'm going with you. You will not be alone. You are mine as I am yours and we will take care of each other." He explained. Lavinia looked at him with tears in her eyes, "I may have cost you your family. I'm sorry." Jebutu kissed her. "Smile Kitty. Smile for me." He ordered. She did. He kissed her gently and left. Dark Weres Ch. 04 Alphonso smiled and looked over his small pack. His daughter was home. His grandsons, both of them, were compassionate and wise men. His oldest son was a true credit to the woman before him. If only Eva was here. Sadness covered him once more. Betty looked up and knew her father needed her. Moving away from her mate, she moved to him and hugged him sending him an overabundance of love. The pack finished their meal and everyone helped cleanup. Lavinia and Betty helped wash dishes and the men carried out trash. Betty took a moment to talk with her new sister. Lavinia told her what she did. Betty sighed, as she remembered Frank, the shaman that Ja'Mal was forced to kill. "Lavinia, some people have done way worse." Betty whispered as she accepted Jebutu's mate wholeheartedly. Lavinia smiled. She was actually glad that Abettia came back home. Dark Weres Ch. 05 Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You are a true gem, Ma'am. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 5. ***** Chapter 5. Everyone was tense when Lavinia and Jebutu reentered the alpha home. Several members whispered amongst themselves as Jebutu held a seat for his mate, Abettia smiled and moved to sit beside Lavinia. Her past was no secret and from the frowns around the room and the whispered comments, many referenced that she had been with all three brothers and their father as well. Jebutu was uncomfortable but he projected an image of cool serenity. Lavinia was nervous. She knew what others thought of her and the whispers made her feel ashamed. She looked at her mate. His face was set in stone. In the past, it did not matter, but tonight for her it mattered greatly. Suni stood and the two women exchanged words. Lavinia apologized. Suni accepted her apology, and sat quietly with her parents. Then everyone ate. LaTonya and Lavinia noticed their mother. She looked uncomfortable. As the pack members warmed to Lavinia slowly, her mother, Lyric and her step father left. Lavinia was hurt, which made no sense. Her mother hated her. Lavinia walked over the retrieve some desert. The females watched her and whispered. Lavinia faltered. Hold your head up, Kitty. Your past does not matter to me.. Jebutu sent. He was aware of the stares and comments. LaTonya saw Lavinia's face, so she was headed to her sister immediately. She also heard the whispers. She was ready to attack. Mari spoke to her. "Don't, it will make things harder for her. The pack will adjust; just give them time." She whispered. LaTonya turned to face Mari. "Look. I won't let them say stuff about her."LaTonya hissed. Mari looked at her and advised, "I know how it feels to be the subject of their ire. I also know if you react, it fuels their malice. Lavinia is fine. Go be with your sister, and ignore the things they say." LaTonya froze. Lavinia's reputation was legendary. Often Mom and Renny argued about it. Momma always said it was Lavinia's fault. LaTonya always felt there was something more. As she talked with Mari, Damian joined them. "Ladies, did you enjoy you dinner?" He asked eyeing Mari specifically. Mari was well aware of how Damian felt about her. He made himself clear on many occasions. She also knew that Alpha Alphonso found out and talked with him. Damian did apologize, and she accepted his offerings. She just chose to distance herself from him from that point on. Mari bristled. "It was fine, Damian. Excuse me." She walked away. LaTonya faced the beta. "She did not get herself pregnant, you know? The way you treat her is unfair." Then she too walked away. Damian knew she was right and he had apologized to Mari earlier, but it was obvious that it was not enough. His father told him as much when he found out that he went to see her and demanded to know who else she'd been with. He could tell she was still raw, and as soon as she would listen, he'd apologize once more. His little brother was one handsome fellow. He'd buy him a gift and take it to him. Mari would not refuse him time with his brother. The dinner ended and both Betty and Lavinia washed dishes. The other pack members congratulated her and Jebutu and then they went home. Soon after, Thomas, Hattie, and Suni left, taking Dreya with them. Most of pack all retired. The talk of the pack was Jebutu's and Lavinia's mating. Several people congratulated her and were amazed at the transformation. It was months ago when Jebutu forced her to leave. Many speculated as to what occurred during the month she was away. Some doubted it was genuine and would wait and see, During the gathering, Lavinia stayed in her mates arms most of the night. Leaving only when she spoke with her sister, or Abettia. He was very discreet with his command, most of them sent mentally. He had no desire to make her appear less than his woman, his mate. The fact she was his submissive was no one else's concern. The men shared looks, wondering what he had to do to tame such a spitfire. Alpha Alphonso knew. He helped Jebutu set up the cabin. He would talk to his son, because even though Lavinia was not well liked, he would not abide abuse. Now if it was consensual the he would be fine Lavinia talked with her pack mates, ever watching her mate. She did not want to miss any signals from him. For now, things were OK, but she did not want to embarrass him any more than her past already had. Soon, females from the pack surrounded her, "Lavinia, you bitch. You tamed the Great Jebutu. How in the hell did you pull that off?" Xena, a former friend teased. She looked up and her mate did not look pleased. Kitty, those women are trouble. Remove yourself now He sent. Yes Sire. she responded. Standing, Lavinia smiled at the females and walked to her mate. Jebutu extended his hand, placing her in his arms. He whispered in his ear, "it's time to go home. Go find you sister and say good night." Lavinia smiled and sought out her sister. She found her as she was talking with Mari. "Hi, Mari, LaTonya, We are about to leave. I wanted to say good night." She explained. Mari watched her, then she spoke, "Good night, Lavinia. I'm happy you came back tonight." She added sincerely. Lavinia smiled, and both women could see that Mari's words gave her hope. She looked around, noting the many eyes that still glared her way. "Thank you, Mari. I'm glad to have come home. LaTonya, next time, maybe we can talk more. I must go now." She whispered as she joined her mate. Mari waited and she knew what people said about this girl. She knew Lavinia had a past, but so did everyone else. "Lavinia, next time, we can do something together." She added. Lavinia smiled and sought out her mate. Jebutu held her close as he too bid goodnight to his family. His message clear; Lavinia was his and his alone. "Good night, everyone. We'll be back tomorrow. Then the two of them left. Jebutu smiled. He was pleased. His mate faced adversity and never wavered. He feared she might defy him once they interacted with the pack, but here she was even more eager to please him. His reassured Alphonso that they would drive back in the morning but for now he and Lavinia needed to go. He walked out holding her close. Opening the door for her, Lavinia climbed into his car. Alphonso watched as they drove off. Thomas was with him. "Alpha, is the cabin still...?" Thomas asked. "It is Jebutu's place. What they do there is between them. If she is being mistreated, then I will intervene, but she seems fine." Alphonso replied. "Thank you Kitty. You obeyed my every command. Tonight, I will give you a reward." Jebutu explained. Lavinia smiled; she pleased him. Having him smile at her was reward enough. "We'll be home soon Kitty. Tell me how you feel about tonight." Jebutu stated. "Sire, it felt good being home. Your family is wonderful and I'm so glad Abettia came home. She doesn't hold anything against me." Lavinia explained. Jebutu was aware that she and his sister talked, and he trusted his mate t be discreet. "She asked me what was said and I told her." Lavinia sniffed. He knew she regretted her foolish actions."Abettia told me, some have done way worse. I really meant what I said to Suni. I would never harm her or her daughter. Jebutu smiled and hugged his mate. "I know, Kitty. I love you." Lavinia kissed her mate and thanked Luna for giving her a chance with this man again. Dark Weres Ch. 05 Jebutu arrived at the Alpha home. Alphonso was waiting. He poured them a drink and then sat. "You knew what Dion did?" Jebutu asked. Alphonso nodded. "Lyric and Dion insisted that then girl seduced him. Lavinia stood before me and Eva and told us what she did. She admitted to climbing into her mother's bed and taking advantage of her father as he was in a drunken state. Lyric claimed that she'd taken medication to help her sleep and was completely unaware. She asked that I send the girl away, but something was wrong in that situation. I ordered Dion to leave. Lyric was furious but I explained that Lavinia was barely eighteen. I could not send her out on her own. Dion as a full grown man should be able to survive. I dismissed both females and I ordered that sick bastard off of pack lands. He attacked me and I had no choice. I ended him. Thomas and I destroyed his body and let the pack think that he just left. I feared if Lyric learned the truth, she would be even more devastated. I was just as bad as him. I took advantage of her as well. I knew she had a crush. She often flirted and I dismissed it. But one night, Eva was hurting and she shoved me away. I started drinking..." Alphonso exhaled. "That's no excuse. To make matters worse, I kept a calling her back to me. When Eva left me, I used her to help forget. I apologize son. I never should have touched your mate. Please forgive me." Alphonso asked, head bowed, dejected. "Did you know she was mine?" Jebutu asked. "No, but you are what she needs. She is perfect for you. You may never forgive me, and I understand, but I ask that you do." Alphonso whispered. "Father, I love you and I will forgive you." Jebutu sighed. "But, she is my heart, my life. No one will hurt her if I can prevent it." "He raped her father. Her mother made her lie about it." Jebutu exhaled. "I went home early because Kitty told me her mother had stopped by. I stood on the porch and listen to than bitch threaten my mate. She was innocent. I told Lyric to never come near her again. If she does, I will hurt her." Jebutu vowed. Alphonso sighed and he understood. He also knew that Lyric had to be addressed. He'd call her and her mate after dinner tonight. The pack had dinner, and Jebutu and Lavinia shared a private meal at their home. Jebutu served them, ordering Lavinia to sit. She didn't eat. He was worried. Since her mother's visit, Lavinia spoke very little. Then she looked at her mate, "She is my Mom, and I have to believe that she loves me. I will never understand why she let Daddy hurt me, and why she blamed me. She's sick. But she has gotten better, since mating Renny. Renny helps her. I need to forgive her, but I don't know if I can." Alphonso called Renny and Lyric to his office that night. He faced Lyric and demanded the truth. She broke and admitted that she lied. She did not want to lose Dion. Renny was shocked. He stood and walked out of his alphas office. Alphonso commanded him, not to leave the compound completely, so Renny stayed. Betty, Logan, Marcus and Ja'Mal had returned home. Although Betty was concerned about her former pack, her priorities were here at Kingsley. Father and her brothers would find the answers. The entire pack had questions about the dark weres. They told their loved ones about their visit. The children wanted to see their uncles and wanted to know if they could visit. Life resumed and everyone went about their day. Ja'Mal and his betas talked about the Jackson pack and how impressed they were. Jacob was actually jealous, but he knew that one day, he and Sunnet would meet the Jackson Pack. Betty and Logan asked Ja'Mal about inviting the Jackson alpha and his sons to visit. Jamal loved the idea. If grandfather could see his pack, then maybe he could finally find peace with things that happened to him. He called, and spoke with his family regularly, and prayed that one day grandfather would agree to visit. One morning, Alphonso awoke and wanted a break. He decided to take a quick trip. Alphonso did not call before driving over and he hoped his grandson did not mind. As he was trying to leave, Thomas stopped him and he told him to come along. Thomas told Hattie that he was accompanying Alphonso on a trip. She sighed and told him to call and check in. Hattie informed his sons that he had gone to see Abettia and Jamal. Ryelle was in charge in Alphonso absence. Alphonso knew that things would run smoothly. One day, a visitor arrived. Sunnet was in town when two older gentlemen entered to precinct asking if they could get directions to the home of Ja'Mal Sims and Betty Kingsley. Sunnet walked over and introduced herself as she contacted her alphas. The man introduced himself as Alphonso Jackson and is companion as Thomas Blackmon. Sunnet knew who they were instantly, and she alerted her alpha. Alphonso wanted to see the town his grandson spoke of. He wanted to meet Pastor Henry. Jamal had some pressing work to finish so Jacob volunteered to give their guest a tour. His first stop was the Hardfoote Ranch. Larry welcomed Alphonso and Thomas and the men chatted like old friends. Alphonso was impressed. The small town was so much like his village in Africa. The people, all races, helped each other. They were at the diner when a group of young people came in. The female was pretty. She wore a revealing outfit and too much makeup. When the cashier addressed her, she was so loud and rude; Alphonso chuckled. Taking offense, her male companion addressed him. Before Alphonso could reply, Jacob, the man Gus, and an officer stepped in. The young woman stood mouth opened and afraid. "What you laughing at Old Man. That's my cousin, my blood. You ain't got the right to laugh at her." The male insisted taking a defensive stance. The female intervened immediately, "Cuz, it's cool. Look, we don't need no trouble. Let's get our food and go." She pleaded. Alphonso apologized. "I meant no harm. Your friend reminded me of my daughter and caused me to smile. You are a very beautiful young woman and deserve much respect." Tasha was stunned. He sounded like Pastor Henry. Pastor Henry was always telling her she deserved to be respected. 'She reached out and shook his hand. "Thank you, my cousin always over reacts." Alphonso smiled, "He is trying to protect you. That is good. "He faced the young man. "You sir, you are a true warrior." The young man puffed up. No one ever said anything good about him. This old guy called him a warrior. Pops earned his respect. "Um Thanks Pops, I mean, sir." Alphonso smiled, "Pops. I like that. Call me Pops" The waitress called. "Your order is ready." Alphonso stopped him. "Let me pay for this. It is the least that I can do." Tasha was stunned. She smiled and thanked him as she and her cousin left. As they drove off, she looked back at the diner where Pops sat with his fiend and talked. Lugz drove and was silent. "Pops is good people. I bet he's related to the pack." Tasha nodded. They ordered drinks and Pastor Henry joined them. Sunnet got off work and met her mate. Jacob kissed her and then she smiled at their guest. Thomas relaxed and Alphonso noticed that he talked more here. They were only visiting for a few days, but he was glad they came. The group ate lunch and after some time passed, Jamal and Marcus walked in. Alphonso smiled as his grandsons greeted him. Pastor Henry invited them to join him for lunch before they returned home and the small group then traveled to Kingsley. Sunnet had never seen their alpha so happy. His grandfather was a fascinating man. She rode with Jacob as he held her hand. The two shared a smile. Things were at peace at Kinglsey. As they drove in, the entire pack was anxious. An Alpha from another pack was visiting and they were not really prepared. It did not get past Thomas or Alphonso that this was a rather large group of wolves. Then they saw Abettia, and Alphonso smiled. Betty greeted her father as soon as they pulled up. Donald held on to his sister and his cousin Keamon. But Betty called them and introduced them to their grandfather. Alphonso was awed. The children were simply beautiful. Within an hour, Alphonso's head was spinning. His grandsons pack was so much larger than his smaller one. He had met Betty's mate, Logan when they visited. He had not met his grandson's mates. Ja'Mal introduced his mate, Kerri, and their three children. Donald was standoffish, but eventually he warmed to his great grandfather. Layla charmed both of the gentlemen easily. Marcus then introduced his mate, and Ja'Mal's mate was lovely woman. "Alpha Jackson, Mr. Blackmon, welcome to Kinglsey. I want you to see Kingsley as home. We are your family and we are so glad you came to visit us." Kerrie stated. Alphonso was impressed. He'd met her father and knew she was exactly what she appeared to be, a genuine, salt of the earth young lady. His grandson was blessed to have such a wonderful mate. Kerrie personally escorted the two men along with their mate. Alphonso and Thomas felt so welcomed. Then the pack had dinner. Ja'Mal did not segregate himself from his pack. He was surprised to see betas pitching in and helping wherever they were needed. Marcus even pitched in in serving their evening meal. As he soon realized that his mate, Patricia was head cook. Keamon, Marcus' son, sat with him, as did Layla. Their grandpa was here and they wanted to get to know him. After dinner, Thomas and Alphonso retired. Thomas called and checked on Hattie and Suni. Alphonso called to check on the pack and Ryelle assured him that everything was fine. Thomas slept that night. He felt strange being away from home. But that night, he slept peacefully. The next morning, Alphonso awoke and joined his family for breakfast. Thomas was up early and actually helping in the kitchen. Jacob greeted the alpha and asked if he wanted to run. Alphonso joined the betas and they ran for a whole before returning for breakfast. He liked it here. He realized that his pack was stagnant because he refused to let go of the past. Ja'Mal joined his grandfather at the table. His oldest son Donald, came and asked permission to help in the stables. Ja'Mal told him to listen to the betas in charge. "Kerri is not his birth-mother. I actually just found him a few months ago. His mother, well, she didn't want him and her parents raised him. He's scared, and trying his hardest to fit in. He's my son, he will always fit in." Ja'Mal stated. Alphonso nodded, the n stated, "He has to realize that this is his home. Until he feels secure, there will always be the fear of being sent away." Alphonso explained. He remembered being freed and how skittish he was at first. Ja'Mal watched his son, Grandfather was right. He'd take every day and make sure his son knew that he was home. The day started and Alphonso spent time with both Ja'Mal and Marcus. Around noon, Jacob told the alpha he was meeting his mate for lunch in town. Thomas asked to join him. He wanted to visit the diner once more. Jacob enjoyed his company and Sunnet joined both men at the diner. The young man from the day before came in and ordered just a sandwich. He nodded at Thomas, but took his food and left. Thomas was concerned, but not sure why. When they returned to the compound, Alphonso spoke with his friend. He told him that the young man came into the diner. He seemed upset. Eventually, it was time for the two gentlemen to return home. The morning dawned, and Thomas and Alphonso wanted to say farewell to the sheriff, and Pastor Henry. So they stopped in town. Tasha and Lugz went to the diner to grab breakfast before they headed to their jobs. Last night, Lugz got a few dollars for helping a neighbor put some old furniture in a dumpster. As they exited the diner, they saw Pops and his friend leaving the sheriff's office. Alphonso and Thomas did not know it, but the night he paid for their meals, gave them hope. He kept them from having to spend the only money they had left. Lugz was looking for work and Tasha worked at the factory. Lugz tried to apply for a job, but he didn't finish high school so he had to find whatever kind of work he could. , Lugz and Tasha walked over and thanked him for helping them that day. Thomas smiled and shook Lugz's hand. Lugz knew he gave him money and he flat out refused to take it. Thomas spoke, "You can help the next person that comes along." Lugz was silent. "Alphonso hugged Tasha and told her to never lose her spunk." Then the elderly gentlemen drove off. "Lugz was really quiet. "Tasha, if I get my GED I can work at the factory, right?" He asked. Tasha nodded. "I'll help you." Lugz smiled. "I'm gone do better." Then he counted the money. He was stunned. A man that did not know him gave him five hundred dollars and all he asked was that he help someone else. "Tasha, come on. We can get her medicine and some food." Lugz headed to his car and his cousin followed. He wasn't sure what he could buy, but his family would eat for the rest of this month. Alphonso drove home and he had to ask. "How much did you give him?" Only five hundred. I was going to give him more, but five hundred is a start." Thomas replied. "She will be the mate of Ryelle. I messed up with Jebutu. I never should have touched that girl, and being drunk is no excuse." Alphonso confessed. "Wait, how do you know?" Thomas asked. "She is exactly what he needs. He has not met her yet. He will try to resist, because she is the exact type if woman he avoids. Loud, wears too much makeup, and exposes too much, but she is loyal. She will fight for him, and that is something he needs." Alphonso explained. Thomas nodded. "I like this place. The Kingsley Pack is wonderful. I would like to bring Hattie and let her meet the people here." Alphonso agreed. "Of course. You just let me know when you want to come back." Soon they were home and Ryelle met his father and gave him a report of all that had occurred. Alphonso smiled. His pack would be in good hands when he left. He thought of his two babies. He hated the thought of leaving them without a dad, but his time was almost done. Their brothers would take care of them. Ryelle needed to meet his mate. He could not force him to go there, but maybe he could bring the girl here. She was working at a factory. If he gave her a chance to earn more money and security, then maybe she would relocate. Besides, the pack needed an enforcer like Lugz. That young man was a warrior. He'd think and then he'd call Jamal. If his grandson had no problem with it, he would help those two young people. The pack gathered for dinner, and he asked that Lavinia and Jebutu sit with him. He called Damian also. He looked at his second son. Damian was one good looking young man. Elizabeth was strict on him. He was an enforcer. He wanted to introduce him to the young man he met on his visit. He would call Jamal tonight and ask if his uncle could come visit. In all honesty, during his visit, he learned a lot. If Damian could see how the Kinglsey pack was ran, then he could develop security measures for their pack. Ryelle walked in and seeing his brothers with his father, he smiled and joined them. Father returned from visiting Abettia with a new energy. Thomas was chipper as well. He asked Ryelle about the people he met on his visit. He talked with Jebutu also. Then at dinner, they talked and Alphonso mentioned inviting two humans to come to the pack lands for work. Ryelle frowned. Humans were not invited, unless it was a mate. "Father have you found a mate?" He asked. Alphonso laughed. "No, Tasha is not my mate, but she and her cousin are special. Something about them calls to me." Ryelle was concerned. He'd call Abettia and learn more about this woman and her cousin. If all else failed, he and Damian would go see this woman. He would not let some she devil get her hooks in father. Dealing with Lavinia was enough. Alphonso and Thomas shared a smile. They knew. Ryelle would go see his sister in a few days. He would meet Tasha and once he did, there was no way he was leaving her behind. Thomas turned into his mate, who had crossed her arms and was annoyed. "You are too old to play match maker. Here, take your granddaughter and sit." She ordered. Thomas smiled, took Dreya from her grandmother, and whispered, "Yes dear." Dark Weres Ch. 06 Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You are a true gem, Ma'am. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 6. ***** Chapter 6 A few nights after talking with Alphonso, Lyric and Renny stopped talking to each other. Renny just walked around and looked at her. Often, he'd leave the room. She was afraid. Is he done with me? Am I going to lose my mate? She wondered. Finally this night, she had enough. "Renny, you can't keep ignoring me." Lyric confronted to her mate. It had been days since they were called in by the alpha. That girl was always trouble. How was it her fault that Dion was a sick fuck? She tried to discourage him, but he wouldn't listen. When she was with Dion, for the first time since being turned, other females admired her. Dion was an asshole, but while she was with him, the other females thought she was something special . Dion never let her forget though. She was a piece of meat. She was with him and she'd better stay in her place, or she could become the pack slut once more. Many thought that they were the perfect couple, but they were not. They were expected to mate, but then his dislike of her grew even deeper. That was when she caught him watching Lavinia. Lyric sat and contemplated as Renny looked at her once more and walked out. Lost in a haze of the past, Lyric recalled very dark times. She remembered; she could not say no. It just was not permitted. Alphonso forgot. It was always that way amongst the men. He was so wrapped up in his own issues that nothing else seemed to get through. Lyric grew angry. How dare Alpha Alphonso judge her? He wronged Lavinia also. She was well aware of her affair with him. The whole pack knew for years her daughter serviced him and his sons. He had no right to make her the villain. Even though, deep down, she knew she failed her daughter as a mother. Lavinia was right to hate her. The only way to keep her family together was to cover for him. Alphonso and Madam Eva knew something wasn't right and summoned them. Dion dressed and threatened Lavinia to keep her mouth shut. He faced Lyric and said if she didn't go along to get along, then they would be banned and she wouldn't make it. LaTonya was still a babe. Lyric asked a neighbor to keep her as they rushed to the alpha home. Eva frowned when they walked in, and you could smell Dion's scent all over the girl. Lyric sent to her daughter. Tell them you did this. Tell them you climbed on him. She commanded. Tearfully, she stood as her daughter cried and lied to protect her father. Lyric felt her despair when she demanded that she be sent to live someplace else. Madam Eva didn't buy it, and she commanded that Lyric stop. Alphonso told her and Lavinia to go home. Lyric never saw Dion again, but her relationship with her daughter had been destroyed. So she faked like it didn't matter, and eventually she believed that it did not. But it did, and now it was too late to even say she never meant to hurt her that way. Renny had reached his limits. For the past few days he was ingesting the information Alpha Alphonso shared. He knew Lyric had secrets. He knew she had a hard life. He also knew she had been mistreated. Her relationship, or lack of a relationship with Lavinia bothered him tonight, he learned why they were estranged. He walked to where she was sitting and sat across from her. Forcing her to face him, Renny spoke. "Lyric, cut the bullshit. I know you. You love hard. Your girls mean everything to you. What happened?" He asked. Lyric knew. She could not bullshit her mate. If he did not believe her, he was gone. It was because of Lavinia. "I didn't want a child. For centuries, I was used by many men, and not once did I conceive. Then, there was Dion. He was so forceful, so overbearing. He was one of the men in the pack that I messed around with, and then one day he decided he wanted me exclusively. Madam Alpha Eva had assigned me to the post of theta and I was to oversee the women who handled health and care services. You see, back then, there were no doctors we could go to, so we pretty much learned to care for our own. I was assigned to help the older wolves that needed time to mend." Renny sat . He had a feeling that this would be a long story. Lyric stared at nothing, but he knew she was visualizing past ghost. "Dion's father was injured on a hunt and I cared for him. He teased Dion, and that's when Dion grew angry. He told me that I was his and he would no longer share me. At first, I was happy. That meant I could tell the other males, that I was claimed. However, Dion made sure I understood that he had no intention of mating with me. We were together for years, and one day, I got pregnant. He was so angry. He never wanted a child. He ordered me to shift, and at first I refused. He started hitting me, and one of my friends heard him and called Madam Alpha Eva. She sent two betas in, and they pulled him off of me. Madam Eva came to me and had a healer make sure I was OK. I moved out of his house and stayed at the alpha home for a few days. Lyric had to move. She stood and began to pace, wringing her hands, "I told her that I didn't want the baby. I begged her to help me get rid of it. Dion didn't want it, but she couldn't agree. Madam Alpha Eva actually offered to take the baby and raise it when it was born. I truly planned to give her to them. Then Alpha Alphonso found out. He confronted Dion, and they fought. He told him that no male would father a child in his pack and then deny it. This was his child and he would raise it. Dion submitted to the alpha and swore he'd never hurt me again, so eventually, I moved back home with him. He left me alone for months." Lyric sat; her knees folded to her chest, as she relived what had to be horrible memories. "Lyric." Renny stated. He hated this man. He never met him, but he'd heard stories. It too years for her to trust him and he knew it was because of what this man had done. He never imagined something this horrific. "Baby, you should have told the alphas, or at least one of the betas. He had no right to treat you that way." "No, I couldn't. Madam Eva was dealing with personal things. Besides, it would not have helped. You don't snitch. I would have been seen as a snitch. No one would trust me after. Besides, I know men. My whole life, I've been used. Here at Jackson, it was no different. Anyway, I remember when Lavinia was born. She was so pretty. I tried to make sure no one touched her. She was young and I caught him watching her. I told him, No not my baby. You better not touch her. That was the last time he grabbed me and told me that if I ever spoke to him in that way again, he'd end me. I was terrified, but the next day he brought me flowers and apologized. He cried and said he was afraid of losing me. I forgave him and stayed." Lyric exhaled. She continued talking, "I started to go to the alpha, because I knew what something like that could do to a young girl. But, if I did, everyone would think something was wrong with me. I mean, what was so wrong with me that my man wanted my daughter." Lyric faced her mate, "He left her alone and things were going fine. He ignored her for years. Then one night he got drunk and climbed into bed with her. She didn't fight him. I was sleeping when a noise woke me up. I went to her room and saw them I was furious, and when he was done, I attacked my daughter. LaTonya was sleeping downstairs because Dion told her she could watch cartoons. I remember her crying and telling me that she didn't do anything, but I called her such vile names. I couldn't fight him, but my daughter, I could lash out at. She claimed he forced her, but he said she came on to him. He took care of us. He looked at me, and I knew if I wanted to keep him, then I had to turn on her. I had no choice, so I stood with Dion. I made her tell Alpha Alphonso and Madam Alpha Eva that she came on to him. For me, she did." Lyric humped her shoulders. "What did she expect to happen? She was always wearing tight shorts, smiling at him, showing off her body. He was just a man and all men are weak. " Lyric fumed. Renny was speechless, but not angry at her. She truly believed what she was saying. Even though it was wrong. She was sick and needed help. As her mate, he had to help her. He held her close and she began to cry. Deep down Lyric hated herself. She failed to protect her daughter and even worse blamed her. Now she would never be allowed to even apologize to her. "Lyric, I am so sorry. But you must do what is best for Lavinia now. One day maybe you can talk to her and ask for forgiveness, but for now we have to go. We cannot stay here. The pack sees you as pariah and I will not let them target you. We will travel west. We will live on our own, just you and me, OK." Lyric nodded. She was at fault and now her mate would have to live the life of a rogue wolf."Renny, I can go by myself." She whispered. "Lyric, I gave you my word that you will never be alone again. I meant that. I'll ask LaTonya to look out for her sister and then we will go. I'll go see Alpha Alphonso first thing, but I'm sure he will agree." He kissed her and told her. "It's OK. No one will ever hurt you or Lavinia again." Renny held his mate until she slept. He stood. His entire life was here with the Jackson pack. When he was younger, he left. For a while he lived in the city. He marched with the Freedom Writers, and marched with the 5000 Men for Human rights, and even with protestors in the Deep South against human cruelty. He protested the war, fought for AIDS relief, and even raised money for the homeless. For a few years, he worked at a refugee camp for survivors of Hurricane Marsha. Now, it was time for him to take care of the one person that needed him most. He had to care for Lyric. Renny walked to Alpha Alphonso office to talk to him. Thomas greeted him and announced his arrival. Alphonso invited him in. "Alpha Alphonso, Thank you for seeing me this morning." Renny sat and took a deep breath. Alphonso knew what he was going to say before he spoke. "I want permission to leave. Lyric has done much damage to her daughter and Lavinia needs to be free of her." Alphonso thought. Losing Eva opened his eyes to a lot of things. She told him to go on and accept Abettia's mate. At least if he was there they could protect her from being abused. He ignored her in his hatred of white men. He ordered his daughter to go. That was the worst decision he made as alpha. Then he remembered Dion. He was not wrong in that decision. Lyric came to him when they were still slaves. Her master's son used her brutally and then beat her and left her for dead. Eva found her, and called him. His mate changed the woman and she lived. Because of her conditioning, she was passed around the pack. He knew it was wrong, but it was normal for wolves to rut with any available female. She did not get pregnant. Not until Dion. Dion was born Were. Alphonso was surprised when he and Lyric became exclusive. He tried not to interfere in their relationship, but now he wished he had. There was so much pain, so much grief. This situation was simply another that highlighted his failure as an alpha. He remembered when Lyric conceived, she cried. She begged that they allow her to get rid of the child. "A girl child was not safe in in this world." She stated. Eva offered to take the baby. He was upset and called Dion. He ordered him to the field where he beat his behind and told him he would take care of his family. He came and eventually, Lyric went home. A few months later, the baby was born and looked just like her mother. She was dark and beautiful. Lyric loved her daughter. She fought for her, but something changed. As Lavinia grew older, Lyric grew distant. Alphonso walked across his office. "Dion only supported her because I demanded that he do so. I don't know when the abuse started, but I knew when the girl was young someone hurt her. I called the family in and Lavinia tearfully confessed to seducing her father. Eva was shocked, but didn't believe her. She sent to me not to ban Lavinia. She was lying. I felt that it was something more, so I didn't send her away." Alphonso explained. Renny sat. One thing he liked about Alphonso was that you could come to him and he listened. He waited. He knew Lyric was seen as a selfish conniving bitch, but others did not know the whole story. "Alpha, she feared him. After he left, she pretended it never happened. Renny faced his alpha. "I will take her today and we will go." "No, Lyric is a bitch, but we all have past. I want you to take her away for a while, but in a few months come home. Deep down, she loves her daughter, both of them. I know a place. Give me an hour and I will see if you two can go there." Alphonso explain. Renny stood and shook his alpha's hand. He returned home where a quiet Lyric waited. "Are we being banned?" she asked. "Alpha wants us to go away for a while. He said that he would try to arrange something and let me know." Renny explained. Lyric was silent. There was nothing they could do until Alpha Alphonso called back. Renny sent to LaTonya. LaTonya, come to the house. We need to talk. LaTonya walked to her parent's home immediately. She was furious with her mother. She had no idea what happened all of those years ago just that Momma blamed Lavinia. Lavinia was so mean and hateful, that she figured she did whatever Momma accused her of. To learn the truth was devastating. People stopped her and asked if Renny did anything to them? She shut them down. For some her response was enough, but for others her response fed the flames of gossip. It was so bad that Lavinia spoke out in defense of her stepfather as well. LaTonya had little to no memory of her birthfather, and she was glad that she could not remember him. Dion ran off, and she didn't really care. Her only regret was that he was not here to answer for what he did to her sister. Renny was a great stepdad and did not deserve this. She would support any decision that he made. As LaTonya arrived at her parent's home, she was hurt and confused. True her mother was evil, and over the years they were not close, but for her to allow a man to hurt her daughter and uphold him. She did not understand. She knocked and her mother let her in. Lyric greeted her, but LaTonya did not respond. She knew LaTonya was upset with her and rightfully so. Renny came into the room and asked her to sit. LaTonya sat on the sofa and waited. Lyric sat in a chair away from her youngest daughter. She pretended that LaTonya's disdain did not bother her, but Renny knew she hurt. Despite the image Lyric projected, she was truly sensitive. Over the years she earned to hide and that was part of the problem. He explained to LaTonya that they were leaving for a while, but Alpha told him they could come back home after some time had passed. LaTonya hugged her stepfather, and then she hugged her mother. Despite everything Lyric had done, she was still her Mom. Lyric returned her embrace. She held her youngest daughter so tightly. She had to find a way to repair the damage her years of silence and abuse had done. Maybe some time away would help. Renny asked her to keep in touch with Lavinia. She was safe and had her mate, but they were still family. LaTonya agreed. She had to go to work, so she whispered to Lyric "I love you, momma. Love you Renny." The she left. The alpha called them back to his office. Renny and Lyric entered the alpha's office. Renny knew they would leave, but he wasn't sure where they would go. However, he trusted his alpha. "I called Alpha Bertrand. He has agreed to let you visit for a while. His pack is more modern than ours. He has members that you can talk to that can help. He understands. We all come from a dark place in our past, but Renny we need to move on. You and Lyric fly there today. We'll see you two back in six months." Alphonso stood as Jebutu entered. He glared at Lyric, but he now also was aware of her history. Renny stood thanked his alpha, took his mate and left. Jebutu was silent. "Father, I apologize for not agreeing to let them use my cabin. I know you did not want to send them a way. But that place is ours, and I could not allow her to go there." Alphonso faced his son. "Jebutu, you love her and everything in you is screaming at you to protect her. However, you can't lock that woman away, or she will grow to resent you. You can protect Lavinia, love with everything inside you,, but let her live her life." Alphonso sat and grimaced with a short twinge. Jebutu grew concerned instantly. "Father, what is wrong?" he demanded. He called his brothers immediately. Both Ryelle and Damian headed to his office. The young men entered, Alphonso laughed, "Last night, Thomas and me snuck some hot wings from the kitchen. Heartburn, that's all." On cue, Thomas walked in carrying antacid tablets and two glasses of water. "Ryelle and Damian, what time are you driving to Kingsley?" Alphonso asked. "In an hour, but if you are ill..." Damian stated. Alphonso laughed, popped an antacid and said; next time we will take it easy on the hot sauce. Thomas took an antacid and laughed. The young men left, not buying their father's story. "Ryelle, Damian, go check out these humans, but come home quickly." Jebutu suggested. "I will watch father. I don't think he is telling us everything." Ryelle nodded. "I called Abettia last night. She worked with this woman. She really does not know her very well, and she wants to be with us when we talk to her and the cousin." Jebutu nodded, "My son is there, so you won't be in any real danger. Just see why they fascinate father, so. I'll keep an eye on things here." Lavinia was at home bored. Sire told her to rest, and she had done so. She needed something to do. Kitty, come by my office. Wear something nice, Jebutu sent, He knew father was right and his mate needed more to do than sitting around waiting to please him. Lavinia got up and dressed quickly. Earlier that day she had spoken with LaTonya and found out the Mom and Renny were leaving. Latonya was with them as they were driven to the airport. Lavinia chose not to join her. She did speak with Renny. He told her he was so sorry for what happened. He loved her and wanted her to know that she had no reason to fear anyone ever again. Lavinia cried, because despite everything, Renny was the one good thing that happened in their small family unit. By now she had arrived at Sire's office. She walked in and his personal assistant met her. She took her straight to Jebutu. Jebutu smiled when she walked in. She was absolutely beautiful. He noticed that several people in his office agreed with him. Dark Weres Ch. 06 One of the women. Deloris, that Betty was friends with approached Tasha and had her join her. She shared her lunch which Betty could tell was actually a meal for two or three people. Tasha ate so quickly. Then she thanked the older woman and moved to be alone. Betty did not like this. She was always rude and short with people but everyone knew she had a boyfriend that mistreated her. This was something else. Betty walked to her and Tasha started to walk away, "Tasha, please. Can I talk to you? It will only take a moment" She asked. Tasha stopped, turning her annoyance palpable between them, "What Betty?" "Is everything OK? My Dad mentioned ..." Tasha immediately jumped. "Look, Pops did me and Lugz a solid. We didn't ask him too. You have a problem with what your Dad did, then call him." Tasha stormed off leaving Betty standing looking even more confused. Betty's friend, Deloris, joined her. "Ms. Nancy is real sick. Tasha is working two sometimes three jobs to get her medicine and the food she needs. Lugz is taking any kind of job he can find too. We raised money at the church, but they won't let us help. Pastor Henry went over there and took some care packages. He made them take them." Deloris paused. "Last week after your Dad visited, she relaxed a little. But now she's worried again. Lee-John and she have always relied on each other, and their grandmother. Every morning, he leaves at five going to the warehouses trying to find something he can do. It's been extra hard on Tasha since Jerome was killed, because before she had friends that would help her, now it's just her, LeeJohn and Kasandra. She has been looking out for all of them for years." Betty nodded, digesting this information. She sighed. Why was father interested in Tasha and her cousin? I'll tell Damian and Ryelle about their situation tonight. Tomorrow, we'll go to the store and talk to her. Deloris had to go back to her line and Betty needed to go home. She sought out her mate. Logan smiled when he saw her approaching. Byron was talking with him, and his eyes lit up when he saw Betty walking toward them. Love, I'll watch out for her. We will do something, OK. Logan sent, sending her a huge shaft of love. Thank you, Honey. I'm sure Tasha will be fine. It's not like she can't take care of herself. she sent. Logan kissed his mate and waited as she drove away. "Man, how you landed a woman like that still baffles me." Byron teased. Logan took the teasing in stride. "Don't let Diane hear you. She will kick your butt and mine for listening." Logan returned. The two men went back to work. Tasha returned to her station. No one talked to her and she was glad. She was grateful to Ms. Deloris for sharing her lunch. She didn't know when she'd eat again and after work she had to pick up soup for Grand. Lugz was doing yard work and he would get her medicine. The rent was due and she was able to cover it this time, but the gas might be cut off. That meant no hot water, and grand had to have hot water to clean the bedsores. Tasha closed her eyes. She would not cry. She fumed, Betty came here to question her because her father showed her and Lugz a little kindness. She never asked him for nothing. They never asked anybody for nothing. Her grandma was all she had, all she and Lugz had. They were losing her, so fuck everyone that looked at her and talked. She didn't need them anyway "Tasha, when we get off, let's check on Gran and then I'll drive you to the city, OK." Her best friend Kas told her. "Thanks Kas. Lugz will take me. You don't have too." she whispered. "Girl don't start. Gran means the world to me. I just wish... Look, Lugz can sit with Gran. She don't need to be by herself for so long." She paused. "Tasha, I know I'm not much, but we got each other OK. Me, you, Lugz and Gran, we are family." Everyone thought Tasha was just a loud girl, but she wasn't. Her friend had it hard and right now she was facing something most could not understand. "You're right, thanks." Tasha sighed. She knew Kas spoke the truth. When she was with Jerome, there were many times Lugs and Kas went after him. Often when he hurt her, her girl had her back. When he died, Kas begged her to tell the truth at first. She was scared. In the end, she could not let Jacob go to prison for a crime he didn't commit. She told the truth. She saw grandmother in the courtroom and saw how proud she was of her. She knew Jerome's boys would come after her, but that no longer mattered, she did the right thing. She told the truth. Kas smiled, and then she returned to her station. Betty was back at the compound. Ryelle and Damian would be there at any minute. She smiled when her brothers drove up and went to greet them. They were welcomed into the compound. Ja'Mal asked them about grandfather, and they said he was doing fine. Ryelle wanted to learn about the two people that fascinated father. As they talked Logan came home. He hugged his mate and greeted her brothers. Ryelle felt antsy. He needed to see these two people. Betty told them they could meet Tasha at her job the next morning, but Ryelle and Damian did not want to wait that long. He asked if they could go to their home. Ja'Mal frowned. He did not interfere with the people in the town but something in his uncle's tone made him curious. He offered to drive. He, Betty, Ryelle, Damian and Logan drove to the apartment building where Tasha and Lugz lived. Police! The cops were everywhere; then they saw an ambulance. Parking the car, Betty vaulted. An officer was holding Tasha and another was holding her friend Kas. Lugz was on the ground held by two officers as medical personal loaded their grandmother in the ambulance. Betty made it to her when Tasha crying uncontrollably, begged her. "Betty please go with Grandma. She's all we have. Go with her please." Not asking any questions, Betty hoped in. Ryelle and Damian reached them and both men were furious. Those human men dare hold their women. Ryelle and Damian were ready to attack. Ja'Mal and Logan groaned the men and Ja'Mal commanded them to calm down. They heard him and both were temporarily stunned. However, they had no choice but to obey the alpha's command. Ja'Mal spoke to the officers and they explained that all three assaulted them when the medics had to revive their grandmother. "The young man attacked a paramedic and the officers had to subdue him. As they were getting him under control, both of the young women began striking the officers." He explained. "All three will be charged with assault." He concluded. Ja'Mal exhaled. He knew this officer. He also knew that this was a difficult situation. "She is all they have. You know this. Officer, show mercy." He pleaded. The officer that they assaulted agreed with Ja'Mal and asked his captain to let them go. "Let them go." The head officer called and the detainees were released. Both female moved to the male that was held down. Lugz and the girls were released. They then took off. They had to get to their grandmother. The Pack was a big supporter of their precinct. Even when these same people lied and tried to send Jacob, one of their pack members to jail, he never faulted them. Before Kas drove off, Damian stopped them. Tasha looked at him. She knew he was with the pack, but right now they did not have time to be cordial. "Look I don't know why you are here, but we can't talk to you now." She stated as her friend cranked her car and they drove off. Facing Ja'Mal, the men knew they were going to the hospital. The members of Kingsley, along with their guest from Jackson, headed to the hospital. Ja'Mal knew Miss Nancy. When he and his mother first came to town, she welcomed them. She and Pastor Henry were the first kind faces that they saw. For her to be carried away, it had to be serious. Betty rode with Ms. Nancy. She was so frail, so ill. She held her hand and the old woman squeezed her hand softly letting her know she was still alive. They arrived at the hospital and she was rushed back. Betty stayed with her until they placed her in a waiting room. Soon Tasha, Kas and Lugz, along with Logan, her son, and brothers arrived. Ryelle and Damian were done. Their mates were here and they would not leave them. They needed them. All of a sudden, it dawned on Ryelle. Father knew this girl was his and he planned to bring her to him. He never mention the other girl. The male was strong and he protected both women the best he could. He did not have to worry any more. Both females wound be safe from this point on. Right now, they needed to make sure the old lady would live. Not an hour passed before doctor came out to deliver not so good news. Ms Nancy was alive but had pneumonia. She was in intensive care. He wanted to place her in an assisted living home. Tasha and Lugz were frozen. Grandma was all they had. She took care of them when both their mothers abandoned them. She raised them and loved them despite what other people thought. They were not putting her in a home. "No, my grandma stays with us. We'll make sure someone is home with her from now on." Tasha argued. The doctor faced her. "Ma'am, you don't understand. I'm not asking. I've contacted social services and she will be transported to an assisted living facility as soon as she recovers. Lugz stood, fist clenched, angry. He stalked to the doctors. No one was taking his grandma. The doctor called security and Tasha and Kas begged him to calm down. Ryelle's heart broke for the young man. It was obvious that he did everything he could to care for his family member. Both men wanted to speak but could not offer a solution. Soon the doctors told them to leave. Tasha faced the doctor, tears streaming down her face and she whispered, "Without grandma, we have nowhere to go." Betty hugged her, "Yes you do. You can come with me. All of you come with us." She faced the doctor. "We'll be back early tomorrow morning." Then Ryelle held Tasha as Damian held Kas. Ja'Mal and Logan helped Lugz. Logan drove Kas's car and the two vehicles headed to the den. Father was right. Betty wondered, How could he know? Ryelle asked that he stay wherever they placed Tasha and Damian made the same request in regards to Kas. Ja'Mal and Kerri provided a room for Lugz. He wouldn't sleep, so Ja'Mal sat up with him. At Betty's Ryelle, Damian and Betty sat with Tasha and Kas. "Betty, thank you. You didn't have to go with her, but I appreciate you going. He wouldn't let me go." Tasha wept. "The gas company cut the heat off. We just bought space heaters, but she got too cold. Lug was working and couldn't get by there to check on her. She was so cold. We called the ambulance. If I had known they would take her..." She sobbed; Kas moved and hugged her. "Tasha, she will be OK. She has to be," She sniffed too. "We can go there tomorrow and sit all day if we have too, OK." "No, I have to work. She has bills and I have to pay them. I can stay a while but I have to work." Ryelle was furious. Abettia, how can this be? Why did you not do something? He sent angrily. Ryelle, we do not interfere in human lives. You know this. Betty replied. Damian was silent. He watched Kas. She was a so compassionate, a natural. She would be a great asset when they joined. But first he had to help her through this grief. "Ms. Betty, Tasha and I will lie down for a while. Thank you for helping us." Kas stated. Betty sighed, "Come-on let me show you two girls your room." The women walked away. Ryelle wanted to scream, hit something, and hurt someone. She was not staying here. He'd call father and see if her grandmother could come with them, because these people would not take her grandmother from them. They would not break his Tasha's heart anymore." Father, we have a situation. Ryelle sent. Alphonso got up immediately. Something was wrong. Dark Weres Ch. 06 Ja'Mal touched his shoulder. "Look at me. Lugz, I promise you this. We will do everything to help you. If there is a way to keep your grandmother with you, we will find it." Lugz looked at this guy. He was the same age as him. Yet, he was the leader of this whole group. Here he was, barely able to read. But for some reason, he believed Ja'Mal. He nodded and then Ja'Mal told him to rest. ''Ja'Mal rejoined his mate who lay awake waiting. "Is he alright?" Kerri asked. "He's as well as can be expected. Sunnet is talking with the hospital officials in the morning. She will see if something else can be done." Ja'Mal exhaled. Soon Lugz was quiet and Kerri and Ja'Mal slept. The next morning, Donald had gotten Layla and Ja'Mal Jr. ready. His parents had a sad guest, and he wanted to help in any way that he could. Kerri walked into the nursery and found the three children. She noticed the younger ones were dressed and she thanked Donald. Donald eyed her nervously and she wished she could get her hands on is mother. Kerri hugged Donald, and after a few seconds, he relaxed and returned her hug. Donald smiled and wanted to know what else she needed him to do. Kerri smiled, "I want you to relax and be a little boy." Donald frowned. "I just wanted..." Kerri hugged him. "You are the best son any mother could want. Layla and JJ are so blessed they have you for a brother." Kerri whispered. "But you are my son and I want you to know that you can be a kid too." Donald hugged her back. He loved his Dad and new Mom. He was just trying to make sure he helped in any way that he could. Ja'Mal listened. Then he joined his family. After this situation with their guest was handled, he was spending more one on one time with Donald. He remembered what Grandfather stated. He was right. He needed to reassure him that he was home and safe. He was his son and no one would ever hurt him or mistreat him in this pack. Everyone gathered for breakfast, but Tasha, Lugz, and Kas had no appetite. Ryelle and Damian did not eat either. Soon they went back to the hospital. The doctor had good news. Nancy responded to treatment and was improving. He had a social worker that wanted to talk with them. The five people headed to her office when Sunnet arrived. The social worker spoke. "Tasha and LeeJohn we know that you did everything you could to take care of your grandmother. But sometimes caring for an aging loved one can be too much. Nancy is ill and will need someone with her around the clock. There are three places we can place her." Tasha stood, Lugz tensed. Ryelle rubbed her shoulders and she calmed. Damian held Kas's hand. Sunnet placed her hand on Lugz shoulder. "I don't work. I can stay home with her. I can care for her." Lugz offered. "Last time, I was trying to work, but Tasha and Kas work, I can stay home." Tasha started to speak when Ryelle's phone rang. Alphonso called and said, bring them home. He faced Damian and the nodded. The social worker swallowed. "Ms. Gist, if we can provide a safe place for Ms. Nancy, can we take her?" He asked. Tasha's eyes flew to him. "You three will have to relocate, but my father is willing let you live with him. He has medical staff there already and Ms. Nancy will be cared for with top-notch care." Tasha faced him. "Wait, what are you saying?" Kas crossed her arms. Sunnet was dumbfounded to. Damian spoke and the young men explained that they called and made arrangements in their home town. However, Tasha , Lugz, and Kas would need to relocate. The social worker was stunned. She made a call and her supervisor confirmed everything the gentleman said. The small group left her office and headed straight to intensive care unit where Ms. Nancy was resting. Each hour one person could visit for ten minutes. Lugz went in first. The next hour Tasha went in. Finally, Kas went in. Soon Tasha's boss called and told her to not report in. So along with the males from Jackson, the small group stayed at the hospital. Ryelle and Damian tried to get the three of them to eat, but they would not leave their grandmother. Soon, after several hours, Alphonso and Thomas walked in. Tasha and Ryelle gasped. Lugz yelled out "Pops!" gravitated to Thomas as Tasha moved to Alphonso. Both older gentlemen greeted and comforted the two young people. Ryelle and Damian waited. Damian noticed that Kas did not greet either gentleman. However, Tasha did not skip a beat and introduced her friend. The nurse came out and Tasha, Kas, and Lugz got to visit grandmother once more, before she had to sleep for the night. They seemed to relax. Everyone noticed, especially Ryelle and Damian. The three siblings shared a look. It was their father. Something about him was calming. Even at Jackson, when chaos ensued, Alpha Alphonso's sheer presence somehow was a soothing balm for the masses. Lugz and Tasha somehow believed now. Tings would be alright. Tasha told Kas about Pops, but she'd never net him, But after meeting him for just this short time, she too felt a strange kinship to the two gentlemen. With them she felt as if they no longer had to fight so hard. Lugz and Tasha sighed. Out of everyone they expected to see, these two gentlemen gave them a ray of hope. They are family. We will take care of them, all of them Alphonso sent to his sons. The men all faced each other and nodded. Message received. Their mates and their cousin were going home with them. Dark Weres Ch. 07 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi and Overstar for proofreading and editing this chapter. You two are awesome. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 7. ***** "Father, Thomas, we were not expecting you." Ryelle answered coolly, gently pulling Tasha back to his side away from Alphonso. His message was clear, he was not Jebutu, and his mate was off limits. Alphonso sighed, hurt that his son did not truly trust him where his mate was concerned. That was not all, Damian eyed him warily as well. It was obvious that Kas did not know him, but father was a very charming man. Boys, they are your mates. I have no designs, whatsoever, on them. Please, let's work together to help protect them. Alphonso sent. His sons relaxed. Betty was glad to see him, and she hugged her father welcoming him and Thomas back. Thomas watched his friend. He knew of his sons' distrust of him hurt. He also understood where his sons were coming from. So Thomas decided not to take sides on this one. The social worker and doctor came out and Alphonso asked to speak with them. The entire group went into a conference room where everything was discussed. Alphonso listened and then he faced Tasha and Lugz. "This is your decision. I don't want you to make it lightly. Your grandmother will be welcomed at my home. You are welcomed as well. I am inviting you to move to Charlotte and allow me to provide shelter for all of you." Tasha and Lugz looked at each other. Kas did not move. She didn't trust him. This was too good to be true. If a pack wanted to help them then the pack here would have stepped up, but until now they didn't. There was something else going on here and she was not going to stay quiet. "Look, Mr. Um, Pops, what's in this for you?" She asked. Alphonso faced this girl. She was a powerhouse, exactly what Damian needed. He accepted her as his new daughter as instantly as he accepted Tasha. "There is no catch, Kasandra." Kas's eyes narrowed. No one called her that except Ms. Nancy. She started to speak, when Damian placed his hands on her waist, stroking her sides with his fingers willing her to remain calm. She relaxed, but her doubts were still there. Lugz saw how Kas reacted to Pops. He noticed that the two guys were tense, but Thomas was still relaxed. He made eye contact with Thomas and for some reason he knew it would be alright now. Lugz sighed, and touched Kas's hand. She relaxed. Then Tasha smiled. Kas smiled also, and both Ryelle and Damian were smitten. Then Lugz thanked Alphonso and Thomas for coming. He thanked them for their offer, but he and his cousins, needed to talk first. "Son, let's get things settled for you and your grandmother." Alphonso spoke with the doctors and agreed that until she recovered enough for transport she would stay here. As soon as she was able, she was transferring to the medical center near his home. This plan was contingent upon Tasha and Lugz agreeing. He was confident that they would agree. So being alpha, Alphonso did what he did best, issue orders. Tasha and Kas shared a look. This was too good to be true. No one did stuff for free. What was Pops angle? She appreciated it, but she wanted to read the fine print so to speak. "I am starved. Let's have dinner someplace and we can talk. Tasha, Lugz, Kas, will you join us?" Alphonso asked. The three young people looked back at their grandmother and hesitated. "Ms. Nancy will be fine. I'll watch her for you." The head nurse explained. The three faced each other and left with the group. As they were walking out, Ja'Mal contacted AlphonsoGrandfather, we will hold dinner at the den. Please join us. Thank you, I'm bringing everyone from the hospital as well. Alphonso replied. Dark Weres Ch. 07 Alphonso laughed. "Alright my friend, see you in a few hours." Dark Weres Ch. 08 Bullies! Who likes a bully? Well, I don't. In this chapter, we see this character in action. Please tell me what you think about them. Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You, my friend, are a blessing. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 8. Dark Weres Ch. 08 LaTonya opened the door for him and Kas felt like she was punched in the gut. He wore a charcoal suit with a lavender shirt and charcoal and lavender print tie. His outfit complimented her perfectly. He also shaved and sported a neat goatee. Kas's heart raced and then he smiled. Whatever doubts she had evaporated in that moment. "Kas, you look beautiful." Damian murmured. He took her hand, kissed it gently. Placing his hand on waist, he escorted her from the apartment. Tasha and LaTonya squealed as they left. Damian and Kas enjoyed the movie that he selected. Kas did not want to go to a club. So, Damian asked if she would visit his home. She agreed. It was at the compound and she felt safe with him. They drove back home and went inside for cocktails. The two talked. "Ms. Elizabeth Knight was no joke," he teased. Kas laughed, "Once when I was ten, I decided to flex my muscles. I ordered some of the guys from the pack to help me build a fort. Ryelle and Jebutu helped. Being the oldest, I could easily manipulate those two. Somehow Abettia found out and told momma. As I was in the woods issuing orders, reminding everyone that I was the oldest Aloha son, Momma walked up." He chuckled. "Let's just say, she knocked the wind out of my sails that day." Damian remembered both Ryelle and Jebutu sneaking over that night to check on him. They feared Ms. Lizzie would kill him. Kas laughed, "My mom, well, you met her. She did the best she could for me. Thank God for Ms. Nancy though. Now, that lady was my rock. She took me in when I was six years old, raised me really." She stopped talking recalling the dark times. Damian waited. Those days were over for her. She whenever had to be afraid, or feel alone again. He would give his all to keep her and their children safe. "Kasandra, you are safe here with me. I'll never let anyone hurt you." He whispered. She even shared stories about growing up with Tasha and Lugz. He realized that as she talked about them, they were more than her friends; they were family. Damian understood them better. Tasha often came across as being one way, when really she was really sensitive. Lugz was a great guy, and his respect for the young man grew. They talked for hours. Kas was careful not to reveal anything personal about her friends. He suspected that Lugz had a reading problem, but out of respect for her friendship with him, he didn't bring it up. In a special moment, he actually shared with her that Mr. Kent liked Lugz and was impressed with how quickly he caught on. This pleased Kas and she would share it with Tasha. Soon the night grew late and she needed to get back home. Ryelle had not returned and Damian knew he was probably visiting with Tasha. He'd see him when he dropped her off. "Come on," he whispered. "Let me drive you home." They were being watched. Gina followed them. She stayed hidden, but she watched. What did that ugly human have that she did not. For years, she and Damian shared a special relationship, or so she thought. Then all of a sudden, he ends things with her. He tells her he found his mate. She should have been his mate. That woman, Kas, did not deserve him. Maybe Zena had a point. She needed to get to know this woman so she could sabotage their relationship. Gina stayed hidden as Damian and Kas drove off, then she returned to her apartment. Her roommate was sleeping, so she too then went to bed. Damian arrived at Kas's apartment and escorted her to the door. Soon he walked her inside. Of course everyone was waiting, so he went inside and faced everyone. Soon he had to leave, and gently kissed his date good night. Lugz asked to be dropped off, and Ryelle told him he'd see him at home. Ryelle kissed Tasha as Lugz gave his lady love, LaTonya, a good night kiss as well. The next day at work, Damian started giving her little gifts. The first thing he did was bring her flowers. Kas took them and thanked them then challenged him to a b-ball game after work. She beat him and the guys teased him. He accepted the challenge, but became agitated when she seemed determined to act as if nothing between them had changed. Other than the night they went out, she never wore skirts or dresses. That was understandable with her job, but Damian wanted to give her a desk job in his office that she flat out refused. When the other females dressed feminine, Kas would throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. She Tasha and LaTonya often joked about it, but Damian was concerned. She was so lovely; she did not need to hide her beauty. Often, when he would ask her to dress up, they argued. He tried to leave it alone. The pack watched and often his mother warned him, as did his father and step father. Damian was out with the group when Gina came around. He ignored her but was aware that she was watching him closely. Gina was with her friend, Zena, but her eyes never left Damian or Kas. Having spoken with Gina earlier, Damian feared she might try and cause a scene. Kas would not like that. So as the night grew later, Kas, Tasha, and LaTonya went home. Gina followed him. Kas needed to tell him something when she went back and saw him with the other female. She shut down, and the three girls returned home in silence. Tasha wanted to know what happened, but LaTonya suspected it had something to do with Zena or Gina. "Kas, he cares about you. Don't let that other female mess with your head." She encouraged. Tasha went silent. If Damian was trying to play her friend, then he had another think coming. Tomorrow at breakfast, she had words for that man. She may have been Jerome's fool for years, but nobody was walking over Kas. After the girls had left, Damian knew he had to deal with Gina. "Gina, I have my mate now. I'm sorry if you are somehow hurt, but she is it for me. Please go on and find another male to focus on." Damian stated, facing the beautiful girl before him. "That's it." Gina sighed . "After all of these years, we are over." "Yes, now leave me alone." Damian demanded once more. Gina stared at him lost for words. In all of the years, she never expected him to cut her lose so easily. True, he never pretended what they shared was more than just physical, but still. She turned and walked away. This was not over. She would not give him up so easily. The next day at work, Kas was short with him. Calling her to his office, he demanded to know why she was pissed. He did not do anything. She looked at him and said, "I have seen the way you guys operate here. I ain't the one. Look, I like you, but if you want someone else, then step. I saw you with that girl last night. She looked like the kind of girl you want. I'll never be that. So, go get her and leave me alone." Kas walked out. Damian's wolf growled at him. She is our mate. Don't you dare let her walk away from us. Let me out. I'll make her submit. We need to mark her. He ignored his beast and left the office. Kas was pissed and he was tired as well. She was perfect, and all he wanted was to let people know that she belonged to him. Why does she have to be so damn stubborn? The look on her face said it all. She was upset. He started to speak, but he knew it would make the situation worse. Damian left his office. He needed to think. What girl was she talking about? Other than her the only female he addressed was Gina, and she had left at that point. Damian shifted and ran. He needed to think. Kas was driving him insane. He was constantly aroused and she wasn't even trying to turn him on. She didn't reveal any skin, covered her body, and did not act feminine at all. But she wore the sweetest cologne that matched her scent of pressed roses. She was all he thought of. He kept messing up and she was done with him. As he ran, Gina joined him. He did not want her; he wanted Kas. Shifting back he spoke to Gina. "What now, Gina? I don't want to hurt you feelings, but you are not my mate. You know this Gina. I know we have a past, but that's all we have. Kas is it for me. I blew it with her. She thinks I want you. She will leave me and I don't know if..." He stopped. Gina looked at him incredulously. "She's human, a mere human!" She scoffed and then confessed. "This is un-freaking-believable. Personally, I like Kas. In any other circumstance, I'd really like to become good friends with her." She rattled on. Damian frowned. Something was odd about that statement. Gina continued, "I wanted to hate her, but Kas is a great person. She has never done anything to me, and quite frankly, if she were a she wolf, then I would gladly step aside. But she isn't a wolf, Damian. I have spent the last twelve years being what you want, or what you said you wanted. I know the mate pull cannot be denied, but in all honesty, I feel cheated. I'll back off. I will leave you be, but I'm not the only one that has an issue. The next female may not step down so easily. If she is truly your mate, then you need to claim her. I'll talk to Kas. We are not really friends, but I will back off. I'm not a threat and I'll tell her that. She cares about you Damian or she would not be so upset." The two shifted back and returned to the compound. Gina went home and Damian went to see Jebutu. Kas was at work, but she was distracted. "Want us to kick his ass? We'll get Lugz to hold him and beat him up for you."One of her friends offered. Kas laughed as she pictured her friend and these guys getting whopped by her boyfriend. "Naw, you have to live here. I don't. I'll go home." Kas took a deep breath. "Ms. Nancy is ok. Tasha and Lugz have a home now. I can take care of myself." She humped her shoulders. For years, she had to take care of herself. This was just another phase in her life. The guys froze. They looked at each other. Kas was not leaving. A lower beta sent frantically. Alpha, Kas wants to leave. Something needs to be done about Damian. Alphonso heard enough, he called his son to his office. At this time, Gina was back at home. She had taken the day off of work because she needed to deal with her lingering feelings for Damian. She had closure now and could let him go. She was surprised to realize that she was no longer jealous. She actually liked Kas. Kas was down to earth. She didn't put on a front, and Gina knew that quality attracted Damian more than most. She was genuine. Even though she was human, she possessed the qualities of a wolf. She would defend those that she loved. Gina sighed. She would get to know her now, not to get back into Damian's life, but because Kas was someone she really wanted to know. Some were aware of Damian trying to get her to take an easier job, a more feminine job, and she told him take her as she was or move on. Damian was a great guy and he deserved to be happy. So, because of this fact, she would talk to Kas and let her know that she was not competition. Soon someone knocked bringing her out of her thoughts. Gina opened her door and groaned silently. "Zena, what's up, girl?" She asked stepping aside to let her friend in. Zena laughed. "I saw you go after him" She sniffed. "You didn't let him mount you? Girl you are slipping. Look, tomorrow I'm going to invite Tasha to go to town with me. She doesn't trust me yet. You think she's listening to that bitch, Lavinia." She exhaled. "I'm going to get her to trust me. Maybe I need to befriend the old lady first. You've met her. Ms. Nettie, right." Gina was careful. She had met Ms. Nancy, last month the old lady asked her to sit. She told her a story about meeting her husband. Before she met him, she actually went after another guy. That guy was the worst mistake she ever made. Her husband came along and saved her life. She never saw the other man gain and that was over forty years ago. The story made Gina think. She wanted Damian, but he was not really hers. Besides Damian was a nice guy. He didn't deserve to be cheated out of his mate. Gina spoke her thoughts. "Zena, think about this. It could cause serious problems for you." Zena glared at her friends. "You mean us. If I fail, I'm dragging your name in it. Your precious Damian will know you helped me and what will he think of you then?" Zena hissed. Gina swallowed as Zena sat on her sofa and disclosed her plan to befriend Tasha so she could get rid of her. Gina didn't like this, but Zena was her friend. She had to try to get her to see reason. Dark Weres Ch. 08 His beast was now ignoring him completely, "Kas, listen, you are mine. My mate. My life. I need to mark you." Kas froze. He sounded different. She looked into his eyes; they were the same yet different. She saw an emotion so deep within that she had never seen with anyone before. Her heart pounded, even as she settled her body over his encasing him inside of her warmth. In that moment, he was all that mattered. She was afraid, yet fearless. She was unsure, yet confident. She was powerful, yet in his embrace, weak. She was his and her heart soared. He grasped her hips and drive up inside her once more. She screamed in pleasure. "Kas, please. His beast begged." "I'm scared. I don't know." Kas gasped as Damian nipped her neck. Still buried inside of her, Damian branded her from the inside out. He moaned, and she gasped once more. "Do it, mark me." He leaned forward licking her neck; he bit her marking for all eternity. Kas came hard. She had never experienced such a climax before. "Bite me Kas, now. Please." Damian begged. Instinctively she bit his collar, claiming her mate. Damian surged forward pushing his knot inside of her, pinning her to him. They collapsed. Kas started to move. She was concerned that she might be too heavy. Damian tightened his hold. He never wanted her away form him. She was his; they were one now. What the fuck? she thought. She heard Damian chuckling inside if her head. We are mated love. We belong to each other. You are mine as I am yours. Kas froze. "What did you just say? You're inside my head." Damian laughed, You can talk to father as well. I'm sure he will be delighted to hear from you, but first. Tonight you are all mine, mate. Damian kissed her once more and held her close. Kas smiled, Something inside her kept chanting mine. It felt familiar, it felt right. She felt as if she was finally home. "I feel strange. What?" "You're like me now. You're a werewolf. Soon you will be able to shift and I'll help you through the changes. You never have to worry about anything again, because I will dedicate my life to taking care of you." He explained. He was afraid. What if this isn't what she wanted? He thought. "Call me Kasandra, that's my name. Damian, what if you've made a mistake? I pray you have not because I love you. I wasn't sure at first, but now everything in me belongs to you. You have had me confused since the day you showed up at Ms. Nancy's house. Even when Momma said stuff, you stood before me and made her leave. Here, you've done little things to help me fit in, and I know me not dressing like a female is hard for you, so I'll try OK. Not all of the time, but for you I will try." "Kasandra, don't change for me. I love you. You are simply perfect." Damian whispered to her before kissing her once more. His knot dislodged and he lifted his mate and carried her to his bed. The rest of the night showing her and telling her of his love. As he held her close, he heard Ryelle come in. Covering his love, Damian walked out to meet his brother. Ryelle smiled."Congratulations brother. I'm happy for you. Did everything go OK? Is Kas alright?" Damian smiled, "Kasandra is fine. She accepted me Ryelle. She loves me." "Go. I'll call Tasha and let her know Kas is here." Ryelle explained. Ryelle was truly happy for his brother. Soon he would join with his mate. He could hardly wait. Damian needed to get back to his mate. He bid Ryelle good night and went to his room. Kasandra was sleeping. She had a light snore that he taught was just adorable. He crawled in not bed behind her and held her close. She turned, snuggling into his chest. She whispered, "I love you, Damian." and he smiled. Damian did not sleep. He wanted her again. Kas stirred and felt something thick and hard poking into her bottom. "Kasandra, love, are you awake? God, I hope you are." He teased kissing her, caressing her body. Kas was so ready for him. She was never like this. She moved, pulling him on top of her body. Kas was more than ready, but Damian stopped. "No my love. Let me explore you." Kas groaned. "Later, you can explore, touch, taste, anything you want but now I need you inside me." Kas growled. Damian chuckled. His mate was a livewire. He would enjoy learning all of the ways to please her. Dark Weres Ch. 09 Zena gets hers. Alphonso steps up. In this chapter, some well needed actions take place. Please tell me what you think about them. Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You, my friend, are a blessing. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 9. Chapter 9 Gina went to Alpha Alphonso office immediately. She was not involved in the incident, but everyone knew she, Zena, and Lavinia were friends at one point. Alphonso stayed in the dining hall for a few minutes until the betas took control of the situation. He stopped by the room where Jebutu took his mate; Lavinia would be fine and she was carrying his new grand pup. He need to find out what was going on, so he went to his office, sending to Damian to get to the house immediately. Ryelle joined him as he entered the office. In all honesty everyone was aware that Zena was up to something, Gina talked with her more than most so she had to know what it was. Alphonso walked in and glared at the young woman before him. "Tell me what happened?" he demanded. "Alpha, I really didn't have anything to do with this. I was making my breakfast in front of Zena when she spoke to Lavinia. Zena said her usual jabs, and normally Lavinia would just ignore her." She explained. "Zena said something about Jebutu and I think Lavinia heard enough. Zena likes picking on her, and we never thought she'd snap like she did. That's all I know." "Ok, you know more about this than you are letting on." Ryelle stated. "We know she is your friend. We also know that every since Lavinia and my brother joined that she has issue with Lavinia. What we don't know is why did she provoke her today?" He did not trust Zena. Since Lavinia joined with Jebutu, she had become a problem. Not to mention the fact that Tasha was wary of her as well. He and Tasha talked about this woman several times. Zena was one of the reasons she hesitated on telling everyone they were together. She was not as bad as Lavinia, but Zena could be vicious in her own right. Gina gulped. Then she decided, Zena already said she was pulling her under with her. She had nothing to lose. "She wants you, Ryelle. She is pissed that you chose Tasha and she is planning to do something. I don't know what she has planned, but if she has her way Tasha will be hurt." Ryelle growled. Alphonso sent to Damian once more. He needed him at the main house post haste. He knew Damian and Kas had recently mated, and he was happy for them. This solved one of the major issues he was facing. Damian, come to the house now. We have a situation. Damian was enjoying a hot shower with his mate. She sighed as he was sliding in and out if Kas's hot sheath. He groaned when his father interfered. Father, please, give me a few minutes.He replied. Alphonso chuckled,Bring my new daughter with you when you come I want to welcome her, but we really need you here to diffuse a situation Alphonso disconnected. Damian froze and Kas knew something was wrong instantly "What is it? What's wrong?" Kas asked and Damian pulled out of her, kissed her and apologized. "Babe, something has happened and we need to get to Dad's house."He explained. They left the bathroom, after Damian took a moment to slip his jeans back on. Tasha and LaTonya were waiting and LaTonya saw the look of consternation in Damian's face. Something was wrong. She checked her bonds and grabbed her coat. "Wait, what's going on?" Tasha asked. "Someone messed with Lavinia and I'm kicking their asses." Latonya growled as she followed Damian. Not to be left behind, Kas dressed quickly in her usual garb and joined her mate. Tasha was not dressed, but told them she'd meet them there. The three left and headed to the alpha's home. Meanwhile, Zena was escorted to the medical center by two thetas. She knew them, so she convinced then that she was fine. The two reported to their post leaving Zena alone. As soon as they were out of sight, Zena left the medical center even though she was pissed. As she walked home, she saw something that made her smile. The bitch was walking alone. Her friend was nowhere near her. Now was the perfect opportunity. Zena smiled and said out loud, "I'm going to take care of this bitch." Taking a sharp right, she headed to her unsuspecting victim. Tasha had dressed and was walking to the alpha house. Lugz called, but was helping diffuse the situation at the alpha home. He offered to meet her, but she told him, she would be fine. Then Tasha left her apartment to walk the short distance. As she walked Zena stopped her. What in the world? Tasha thought. It was obvious the other woman was upset. Tasha felt apprehensive. Not normal fear, but Jerome leveled fear. She knew somehow she was in danger. She also knew Zena was a wolf and would feed off of her fear, so she blocked it and became incensed instead. She looked around as Zena neared. "No one else is out here. It's just the two of us. Let's talk." Zena stated with false bravado. Then she sneered, "What? Is the little human scared?" Tasha stepped back. Her heart pounded; Zena could hear her heart race. "Look, Zena, I don't want any trouble." Tasha said nervously taking a few steps back. She looked around and realized that they were completely alone. . "No trouble just two hits. I hit you. You hit the ground. Then I get rid of you and claim my mate. Ryelle is mine, not yours." Zena hissed. Tasha was familiar with this situation. When she was with Jerome, every week she got into fights with other women. Sometimes she won, sometimes she lost. It did not matter because Jerome slept with the other women anyway. But this was different. What she felt for Ryelle rivaled any feeling she had for any other man. She knew Zena wanted him, but he never encouraged her. However, she was an animal, and Tasha knew she wouldn't be able to beat her. No one was around, but today was not her day to die. She survived being beaten by Jerome, going to jail, dealing with pimps, hoes, and druggies, and being jumped by women almost every night. She faced woman after woman and situation after situation back home and stood her ground. This crazy bitch might think she could beat her ass, but she wasn't walking away unscathed. Zena stood in her face, nose to nose. Tasha stood and pushed her back, catching Zena by surprise. "Look, Zena, I'm not the one you want to mess with. Go home and we can pretend this never happened." She warned. Zena walked around her. She grew angrier by the second.This human does not fear me. She thought. "You think he wants you. You think a pathetic human can satisfy a man with Ryelle's appetite." Zena hissed, circling her menacingly. Tasha laughed and replied, "What, you think he wants you, Zena? You were just a piece of ass he used to pass time. It's strange, if he wanted you, he wouldn't be with me now would he?" "After I am done with you no one will want you. You're as good as dead, bitch." Snarling Zena started to shift, and Tasha picked up the first limb she saw. In wolf form, Zena pounced and Tasha swung the limb with everything in her, knocking the vicious She wolf back into the street. Zena regrouped and charged. Surprisingly, Tasha knew what to do. Taking a stance, she was ready. This was a fight for her life. She was not under any illusions. Zena was going to try to kill her. She prepared for an attack for the beast. In the past, Jerome had many types of big dogs; his favorite being a German Shepherd affectionately named Death. At times when he wanted to punish Tasha, he'd have the dog attack her. She learned how to avoid being bitten by subduing the animal. Over time, his attacks became less vicious. Most of the time, Jerome was too high or drunk to notice that the dog never really tried to hurt her. Death taught her to go for the neck. She fought with the limb until it broke but knew she had to mount the animal and control her neck. On the fifth swing the limb gave. Tasha knew not to let the beast get her down, so she moved and managed to somehow land on Zena's back. Wrapping her arms around her Zena's neck, Tasha held on, choking the she wolf. It was hard, but she managed to maintain a strong chokehold, and she tightened her grip as hard as she could. Zena was caught off guard, The human bitch could fight. She had to get her off of her back to bite and end her. Tasha wasn't letting go. She had no intention of falling. One thing she learned from Death was dogs went for the jugular. If the bitch got her down she was dead. In a surprise move, Zena shifted back, successfully throwing Tasha off of her back. They were now on even ground and Tasha fought back even harder. Clawing, scratching, Tasha attacked with no intention of letting this woman walk away. Zena fell and Tasha covered her. She was punching her when a strong pair of arms pulled her off. "Let me go! Let me go!" Tasha demanded trying to go after her again. Someone grabbed a beaten and bruised Zena and held her back. The betas that held Zena took her away, leaving Tasha with Ryelle, Jebutu, and Lavinia. As furious as Tasha was, she did not have a scratch on her, where Zena had bean beaten to a bloody pulp. "Baby, it's ok. Please calm down." Ryelle pleaded, holding his mate concerned about the bleeding that he saw. Tasha still fought, She wanted Zena. "That bitch attacked me. I didn't do anything to her; she attacked me." She fumed. Pulling away, she screamed, "Let me go!" But by now the other people had moved Zena away leaving Ryelle, Lavinia and Jebutu with a furious Tasha. "Tasha, she's gone. She can't hurt you anymore." Lavinia whispered. She was relieved that they were able to save Tasha. When the medical center called and said Zena left, the alpha searched for her. He sensed the shift and sent Ryelle and Jebutu after her. Lavinia came with them because this was her fault. She disobeyed her Sire and let Zena goad her into attacking her. Tasha started to calm down and realized she was wearing Jebutu's jacket. Her clothes were ripped to pieces. Ryelle held her close. His heart raced. He could have lost her. Zena was a wolf, and deadly. He could have...She beat her ass. His wolf reminded him. Our woman is a badass bitch. No one will dare mess with her after this.His wolf preened. We need to claim her. Take her home so we can join. The animal insisted. She calmed down and sobbed in his arms. "It's OK. Come on, let's go home." Ryelle lifted his love and carried her to his apartment. Jebutu drove them with Lavinia sitting beside him Lavinia was concerned about Tasha and could not believe Zena attacked her like she did. Tasha was human, and they were taught to never attack a human. Alpha would have her put down. That was one reason a wolf would be destroyed. All of this could have been avoided if I had done what Sire ordered me too. She castigated herself. They arrived at Ryelle's apartment and Jebutu and Lavinia went inside. Ryelle checked Tasha and she had a few bruises and cuts. Nothing seemed broken. Sweetheart, I'm calling a doctor over here to check you, OK": He explained. Jebutu had already called. Ryelle ran her a hot bath and placed her in the tub He washed her gently when Jebutu told him the doctor was on the way. Lavinia took some of Ryelle's things out for Tasha to put on. Kas was on the way with her clothes. Latonya was with Kas and headed to Ryelle's home. Damian was with Zena at the medical center. He had question of the thetas that left her before. They should have stayed with her. The two wolves explained to him that Zena convinced then that she was fine and they reported to their post. They apologized profusely, and Damian told them to go. Zena was evil and manipulative. They were not at fault for this. Lugz was at the field when he got a message from Mr. Kent. He didn't waste a second as he rushed to Ryelle's home. Lugz arrived at the house with questions. A she wolf attacked his cousin. Was she ok? He needed to see his cousin. Ryelle had Tasha dressed before Lugz rushed in, "Tasha, you OK? I heard... Look, she won't get to you again. I'm taking care of that bitch." Tasha stopped him "Cuz, I'm OK. I'm OK. Ryelle and Jebutu got there and broke it up." She hugged her cousin and Ryelle's wolf growled. Another man dare touch his woman. He needed to mark her now. Ryelle subjugated his beast. Lugz checked his cousins for cuts and bruises. She looked like she did when Jerome was with her. Lugz began to pace back and forth. "Jerome" He sighed as his eyes filled with tears. "Lugz, I knew what to do. Because of him, I knew what to do." Tasha whispered. "This ain't right. I should have met you. She wouldn't have gotten near you if I was there." Lugz stated angry, fist clenched, breathing hard. He remembered getting to her after Jerome ordered his dog to attack, only calling the dog off right before it killed her. "Lugz, please. It's not the same thing. Jerome is gone. Let him stay dead." Tasha pleaded. Ryelle had questions and Lugz snapped. "Her old man Jerome, would have his dog attack Tasha when he wanted a laugh. That's how she knew what to do with the wolf. That damn dig almost killed my cousin. I'm glad Jacob killed that bastard. Tasha, I'm going after that bitch" Lugz vowed as Latonya walked in. She went straight to him and hugged him. Lugz wanted to shove her away, but he couldn't. Alpha Alphonso will take care if Zena, Lee-John, Please stay with me. I can't lose you." LaTonya cried. Lavinia watched. Her sister loved this young man and he loved her as well. She should have never retaliated against Zena. None of this should have happened. Jebutu moved behind his mate and pulled her into him. he kissed her neck and whispered, "Kitty, this is not your fault." Kas sat beside Tasha and held her friend close. She survived. She would be alright. If she got the chance, Zena had a beat down coming. Calm daughter, I will deal with her. Alphonso sent. Kas gasped at the sound of her alpha in her head. Her wolf, although she was young, submitted to his voice. Kas, stay with Tasha. I'm at the hospital. I'll be there soon. Love you, Damian sent. Alphonso was aware of the attack. He arrived at his son's home to make sure Tasha was alright. He did not stay long, but headed to the medical center where Zena ended up. First he was upset that she provoked Lavinia, a pregnant female. Then she attacked a human. Next, she disobeyed and alpha command. He had commanded her to go the medical center this morning after her altercation with Lavinia. Finally, he learned through Gina that she was plotting the demise of a potential pack member. Well, he would inform her that as soon as she could walk, these transgressions would be dealt with. She was not getting of easy. Alphonso entered the medical center. Damian was waiting. He was not leaving Father alone with that she devil. Alphonso and Damian walked in and Zena knew she was done. Zena sat on a hospital bed, facing an angry alpha and furious beta. She opened her mouth to speak. Alphonso growled. "Shut up." Zena went silent. She was done. She might be put down. She attacked a human and that was one of the biggest taboos amongst all were kind. You did not randomly attack humans. That was why rogue Weres were so dangerous. They devolved into their animals, but she was not rogue. She was just pissed. "You antagonized Lavinia. I let it go. You provoked her putting her and my new grand pup in danger. I gave you a direct command to come here for treatment earlier and you deliberately defied me. Many of the young women in the pack fear you, and today I learned why. You deliberately attacked a human. Tasha had no chance of surviving a wolf attack, and you know it. You are venomous, spiteful, and evil. Tell me Zena why should I let you stay here?" Alphonso demanded Zena did not speak. She looked at Damian and then glared at the alpha defiantly. "In all honesty, you are not a true alpha." Damian growled and stood, ready to rip her throat out. Alphonso held up his hand and sent, Let her speak. Zena continued, "You were so wrapped up in yourself that you didn't really give a damn what happened to the rest of us. You kicked your daughter, your precious Abettia, out because she liked a white, um I mean a fair were. You think because she forgives you that fixes the wrongs you have done. You, Alpha Alphonso, sleeps around and impregnate young pack members have the gall to read me the riot act. You only loved one person, Madam Alpha Eva. Yet, you destroyed her with your hate. " Alphonso stood, wanting to rip her apart. Zena was not done. "I hate you and I hate this place. Do whatever you will to me. Death is preferable to having to live here and pretend everything is OK." "You will not speak to father like this. I will rip your throat out and destroy you before another vile word spews from your lips," Damian warned, moving toward her menacingly. Alphonso was silent. Damian, step out. The alpha ordered. Father, I'm not leaving you with her. Damian protested. Damian, go. Alphonso ordered. He hated this young woman, but she was right. Damian stepped out. Alphonso faced Zena once more. "You're right. I have messed up. I've made mistakes. I won't apologize for loving my mate. She was the best thing that happened to me. You hate me; despise our pack. I understand. For years I hated what I am as well, but I won't let your hate destroy my family." His eyes glowed and for the first time in all of her years at Jackson, Zena Kimber was afraid. "When you heal pick a city. We will put your ass on a plane and send you anyplace you wish to go. You want death; well living is a worst fate than dying when you have no one. You want to be free, then granted. You are no longer a member of this pack" Alphonso closed his eyes and imagined a silver vein connecting him to Zena, in his mind, he snapped the connection. Zena screamed as the Alpha bond between her and Alphonso snapped. His heart hurt and Zena disappeared from his mind. He opened his eyes and stared at the young woman that lay in the hospital bed looking so afraid and hurting so much. Alphonso then stood, looked at her once moiré and headed for the door. Her tears did not move him As he reached the door, her turned to face her once more. "Good bye Zena Kimber. You brought this on yourself. Dark Weres Ch. 09 "Kas was confused. "No but if that bitch comes after her again, I'm ripping her apart." Damian chuckled. "She is Ryelle's mate. She's going to be Madam Alpha when he takes over. The fight today established her dominance in this pack. No one will fuck with her. They know she can beat their asses." He added grinning like a proud father. "Wait she and Ryelle have mated like us?" she asked "Not yet, but they will." He explained, rolling over to pin his sexy mate beneath him. "Damian." Kas sighed. As he and she made love once more. Damian loved how hot and wild his mate became, but this time she would let him take his time. Earlier before Jebutu and Lavinia left, Damian spoke with his older brother discreetly. Jebutu smiled and had a beta drop off a special package. Kas was completely unaware but tonight, Damian was taming his wild woman. "Babe, do you trust me?" Damien asked. Kas smiled, and then realized he was serious. "Damien, of course." He smiled. Then he took out the cuffs. Kas looked worried. "Trust me. I will stop, if you want me to." He guide Kas back and cuffed her to their bed. "Remember last night, you said I can explore, taste, touch, everything I want to on you." he reminded her. Kas laughed. "Kinky, I like it. Are you trying to intimidate me, Lover." "Payback my mate, will be fun." Damian teased, kissing his mate so passionately that he took her breath away. He was not done. For the next few hours, Damien became more intimately acquainted with her frame. Her chocolate tipped nipples fascinated him. he sucked and nibbled until Kas was a mass of nerves and whimpers. As he feasted on her breast his ambidextrous fingers found their way between her legs and parted her folds. Kas groaned. Damian chuckled. "Stop teasing me. " She hissed and he stopped. "Wait? What are you doing?" Kas demanded. "Baby, you are not in charge right now. I am. You said I can take my time, remember." Damian reminded her. Kas growled. As her talented mate continued his exploration of her body. Kas stopped fighting the need to moan. She could no longer hold back and when his wet tongue slid across her lower stomach. Then he kissed her mound. Kas clamped her legs closed. Damian chuckled. "Open for me love." He whispered. "Damian, look, um you can put something else there. Come on I need..." Kas pleaded. Damian reminded her with a nip, "I'm exploring. You'll love it. Open for me. " Kas did and he licked her weeping slit, as an explosion of her juices on his tongue. Damian groaned and ascended into heaven. Kas was flying. She'd done this with a few men she did date, but they were doing it wrong. Her mate was a magician with his tongue. He shifted, not completely, but enough. His tongue went deeper inside of her. Within minutes, Kas climaxed gloriously, filling her mate with pride that he pleased his mate. Damian stopped and watched as she shivered with her release. Soon he moved and released her. He needed t feel her warmth, her heat. Love me" she whispered. Damian smiled and said, "I do." Then he entered her, balls deep. Loving this calm, submissive side. He soared to the heavens even as he emptied his seed deep inside of her womb. Kans's heart raced and as she calmed down, she looked at her smug mate. Wrapping her arms around him, she whispered, "I don't deserve you, but you're mine now." Damian laughed, "As you are mine love." Then Kas's stomach grumbled and they remembered that had not eaten breakfast. "Come woman, we need food. Let me take care of your base needs." He ordered. Kas laughed, "Let me shower and then we can go." Damian stopped her with a kiss. "No need. Wear my scent today." "LaTonya said you'd be like this. I can't believe this." She laughed as she dressed. Soon they left the apartment and headed to the alpha home. Damian knew something would be available there. Dark Weres Ch. 10 We are almost at the end. There are only two more chapters to go. In this chapter, a new character will be introduced. Lyric returns, and Alphonso tells his boys something important. Please tell me what you think about them. Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You, my friend, are a blessing. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 10. Chapter 10 Jebutu lay awake after dinner one night as he watched his mate. Lavinia slept. He had to report in, and he wanted her to stay home. Tonight night, after dinner, Lavinia insisted on helping clean up. She, Tasha, and Kas went to work immediately. Since Zena had gone, the pack was more accepting of her. He at first thought it was because of him, but soon realized it was all his Kitty. She was safe now, so she calmed and her true nature came through. Ms. Nancy sat across from him and laughed. Then she talked to him. She was wise as well as beautiful and the advice she gave him made sense. Lavinia was her own person, not just his mate. He needed to let her fly. It was actually similar to what father told him months ago. Jebutu sighed, and he caressed his child. Leaning down he listened to the baby's heartbeat, and then he kissed his child and sent him or her a shaft of love. This pup was the luckiest pup in the world. He'd have the best mother. Looking at the time, he realized he did need to rest. So climbing into bed with his mate, Jebutu pulled her close and tried to sleep. In a few months, they'd be welcoming their son or daughter. Jebutu realized that he was actually nervous. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he closed his eyes and willed himself to sleep. Dark Weres Ch. 10 Dark Weres Ch. 11 We are almost at the end. This is the penultimate chapter. There is only one more chapter to go. In this chapter, Suni's mate sees her. Lyric talks with her daughters, and Alphonso makes an announcement. Please tell me what you think about them. Please read and enjoy. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading and editing this chapter. You, my friend, are a blessing. All characters are above the age of consent. Please share your thoughts. Now, here is Dark Weres Chapter 11. ***** After Thomas walked away, Rayan unpacked his things and settled in his room. Soon someone knocked and he told them to enter. More members of the alpha's family walked in. Stepping aside, Rayan graciously welcomed them. Ryelle and Damian had to meet this guy and the men eyed him carefully. Rayan was tense; Ryelle and Damian laughed and told him to relax. They talked and the three of them went to dinner. The two men seemed to truly welcome him, but experience had taught him to be wary. Rayan was not fooled, because since arriving in the states he and his brother often dealt with jealous males. As the three entered the dining hall, Damian and Ryelle warned him about some of the more aggressive females. Ever observant, he analyzed the structure of the pack. Unlike Bertrand, this pack was unique. At home there were clear stations: Alpha, Alpha Madam, Bets, Thetas and so on. Here rank was identified, but no one seemed to be stuck on status. All wolves worked together. The Alpha stood out simply because he appeared to be a bit older than the rest. He also noted that his servant, who should have had the status of an Omega, stayed at his side. Rayan talked with the brothers, but he was also watching the interaction of his patient with her pack members. Renny and Lyric came in and those people that were true friends welcomed them; the others eyed them warily. A few of the pack members refused to acknowledge her at all. Stopping outside of the dining room, Rayan took mental notes. Many females were not mated, yet that didn't affect how they were received. The mated females were very possessive when it came to their mates. The mated males were clearly off limits. He really did not want to enter the dining area, but he had to eat. The dynamics of this pack was fascinating. He knew what would happen. The women always came on to him. Even though he was polite and did not encourage it. Usually he would end up in some sort of skirmish with a male. Jackson would be no different. Women were attracted to him. He fell back behind both brothers as they entered the dining room. Renny and Lyric smiled and welcomed him. He returned their smile. They went though the line and fixed their meals, and the three seperated. The guys joined their mates immediately and were not at all concerned by the look of appreciation on their women's faces. Kas yelped, and sent pointed looks at Tasha. Girl, close your mouth. Damian will be pissed. Tasha sent. Kas laughed and replied, I'll make it up to him later. Besides, I didn't see you looking away. Then both women smiled as their mates joined them. Love, I'm right here. Forget pretty boy. Damian sent. Kas laughed and said, You have nothing to worry about. Ryelle and Tasha were having a similar talk. Rayan, knowing he had a specific reason for being here, joined Lyric and Renny. As soon as Rayan sat, he was surrounded by females. Each one jockeyed for his attention, as well as went to prepare his meal. They wanted to make sure he was comfortable. Women that usually were quiet approached him. Alphonso laughed and enjoyed the show. Rayan was a perfect gentleman, and took the attention is stride. Soon, Alphonso ordered everyone to eat and leave their guest to enjoy his dinner. Lyric, Renny, and Rayan chatted. He was pleased, and Lyric was adjusting so well. Several more groups entered, followed by LaTonya and Lugz. The scent of females in heat was so intense, that it was impossible to ignore. LaTonya looked over to where her mother sat and she knew why. Lugz followed her line of vision. His mouth dropped open. How would he compete with a guy that looked like a God in the flesh? LaTonya knew he felt intimidated and caught his hand. "Lee-John, he is handsome, but he's not you." She whispered. Her words calmed him and he puffed out his chest. Everyone ate dinner with females watching Rayan, much the annoyance of the male pack members. Suni was sitting with her daughter and she had to admit, he was eye-catching. She saw that he was tall, broad shouldered and too handsome to be real. He was also smart and a gentleman. She watched as women fawned over him, but did not leave her seat. He wouldn't be interested in her anyway. She had a child. Her wolf stirred, and Suni subjugated her animal. He is not like us. We'll look foolish going after someone like him my wolf. We can look, but don't get ideas. She told her beast that Dreya wanted Daddy, so she sent to the alpha to see if he wanted the rambunctious toddler. Alphonso laughed and told her to let her come to him. The entire pack smiled as the little girl toddled over to her father followed by her brother who wanted to play. Damian scooped up his sister while Ryelle scooped up his brother. Alphonso talked to both children showering them with love. Rayan watched. He was amazed that there was not dissension within the pack over the fact that their alpha fathered children with such young females. He looked around and at first he noticed Mari. She was lovely. Before he left, he wanted to talk to her. This dynamic fascinated him. Then he searched for the other female. He saw her sitting in a corner alone. Her action alone screamed that secretly she was ashamed. She watched her daughter with our unadulterated love. But that was not all that he saw. He saw his mate. His wolf howled and wanted to snatch her off and mark her immediately. However, there was one problem , as much as the females here flirted, she never approached him. Rayan concluded that maybe she was shy. He'd find out more about her. He faced Lyric and asked, "Who is the young woman sitting in the corner, the one that sent the baby to Alphonso?" Lyric looked, "Oh, that's Suni; she's Thomas's daughter and the mother of Alphonso little girl. She is shy. We were surprised when she got pregnant. Then Alphonso announced he was the father and people stopped questioning. Thomas was furious because Alphas is like a brother to him, but they worked through it." Lyric explained. Rayan was fascinated. It was obvious the alpha loved his daughter. He looked over at the other female. "The children are nearly the same age. He slept with both women so close together." He observed. However, this information was new. He needed to see if Suni fancied herself in love with the father of her child. If so, he had to make it be known that she was mistaken. Renny watched the young doctor and his suspicion grew. "Rayan, be careful. She is very vulnerable. I ask that you don't approach her unless you are serious." He warned. Rayan was not surprised at Renny's statement. Renny was very protective, and he knew it extended to his pack as well. Rayan nodded, and discreetly watched the one woman that fascinated him as no other ever had. He would approach Alphonso first, and then he'd make sure he introduced himself to the lovely Suni. Dinner ended, and some of the pack members started to disperse. He was made to feel welcome, and he was also getting used to being stared at. Rayan walked over to Alpha Alphonso. He thanked him once again for his hospitality, but told him he wanted to retire early. Alphonso knew he had a long drive and bid him a good night. Thomas offered to walk him out. When they arrived at his room, Thomas spoke. "I saw you watching Suni. I don't mean any disrespect, but I will not stand for her being used. I failed her once and I promise you, it won't happen again." Rayan stopped. "You feel that you failed her because of her relationship with your alpha?" he asked. Thomas refused to answer. "One day young man, you'll mate and have daughters. Daughters are different than sons. Males can be as free with their desires, but a female can't. In each species, every man wants his mate to be pure, innocent. For the dark were, it's more complicated. A dark female Were has it extremely hard, because she can conceive. You see when she falls pregnant, the man gets a pass, but the female is stuck. No matter what she decides, that child stays with her. If she chooses not to raise the child, she is then stigmatized as a bad person. The relationship between Suni and Alphonso is between them, and I have no say. But she is my daughter and I still will keep her as safe as I can." Thomas stated finally. Rayan paused and thought. He liked this quiet man. He recognized strength in him that one rarely saw. It was the same strength his father, Conor MacLean, had. He was not like the Weres here. He grew up in a different place, a different land. He did not know his father or his mother. His father died before he was born and his mother was killed when he was a small pup. But, the man that took both him and his brother Brecken in taught them well. A father knew no bounds when protecting his child and that, in this man, earned his respect. They reached Rayan's door, and Thomas bid him good night and returned to help clean. Rayan went inside. He needed to tell his brother. Brecken, I've found my mate. She is absolutely divine. She has no idea and her pack is extremely protective. Can you come? I want you to see her. Brecken was working on his designs. When Rayan called, he stopped immediately. Really, are you sure? Is she a member of Bertrand or the pack you are visiting? Where are you exactly? In the southern part of the U.S., a place called Charlotte. Rayan answered. I'll be there soon. Let me finish this drawing and I'll see you in a few hours. Brecken answered, he needed to meet this woman. As the oldest of the two, he felt protective towards his younger brother. Brecken, we are not children. I am a grown man. I don't need you to interrogate her. I just want you to see her. Rayan explained, knowing Brecken was ready to defend him Alright, Brecken answered begrudgingly, but I still might ask questions. I'll stay invisible so there is no need to have to explain my presence. He added, before his brother ended communication. Rayan smiled as he and his brother disconnected. He'd lay down tonight and tomorrow morning hopefully, Brecken would be here early. Because of the blood bond shared with their dragon brothers, both Rayan and Brecken had the ability to vanish in and out of places as well as maintain a cloak of invisibility. Soon, Rayan slept. Dark Weres Ch. 11 The next morning, his staff was arriving as he was up bathing and dressing both kids. He needed Mari and Suni to know that he could care for their children. The pack was headed to breakfast when Thomas and Hattie arrived. He could tell something bothered his old friends. The two men went to Alphonso's office where Thomas disclosed his discovery. Rayan was Suni's mate. Alphonso froze. He would want her to go with him and they would take Dreya. He needed to talk to this young man and see if they could come to an agreement. Meanwhile, Brecken appeared in his brother's room. "I cannot believe how lazy you are. You should have been up hours ago." Brecken grumbled. "Hey, you made it. Look, we'll go to breakfast, and I want you to see her. She is perfect, Brecken and has the most adorable daughter. Her daughter stayed here last night. I checked on her several times. I love her already." Rayan explained. "Really, I want to see this kid." Brecken stated jokingly. "Come on, vanish." Rayan ordered. The two babes were with their father and his friend. Both Rayan and Brecken stood in Alphonso's office watching them. The little girl was adorable and she looked directly at them and pointed. The little boy looked and his eyes widened as he reached for the invisible guest. Brecken was shocked. They should not have seen them. They were invisible and the adult males had no idea they were even in the office. But the two toddlers not only saw them but wanted their attention as well. Rayan smiled at Dreya and placed his finger in his lips, signaling for her to quiet down. She did, but her brother was reaching for Brecken who was captivated by the little boy. His heart pounded and he knew this child would be his son. Rayan waved bye and he and Brecken returned to his room. "You said she had one child?" Brecken questioned, not understanding his reaction. "Come, let's vanish to the kitchen so you can see my mate." Brecken again went with his brother. Suni was placing plates and silverware out for breakfast. Brecken admitted she was beautiful and her daughter looked just like her. Then as Suni worked, Brecken forgot the breath; A Goddess stood beside her. He saw her features in the little boy he just met. Mine, his beast declared. Rayan started speak when Brecken growled and refused to leave. Brecken was fascinated and Rayan finally understood. Mari was his brother's mate. He and Brecken needed to meet with the Alpha, Not today, but soon, finally, he got his brother's attention enough to convince him to return to his room. "I'm not leaving. She is beautiful, and another man might approach her." Brecken declared. "OK, and how will we explain your presence when no one saw you drive in here. We must be careful. Think of Ma and Pa, our brothers, we cannot endanger them." Rayan reminded him. Brecken calmed down. He made Rayan promise to watch out for his mate and child, and then he returned home. Dark Weres Ch. 11 Meanwhile, Rayan sat and listened. He liked Alpha Alphonso, and thought this was a great idea for this pack. Then his eyes landed on Suni. Beautiful! He thought. He smiled. He looked forward to getting to know his mate. Dark Weres Ch. 12 So, we have reached the end of this strand of the story. Chapter 12 is unique because I get to introduce you to another fantastic writer, Andi Downs, with whom I create the story Brother Wolves. No, it's not really collaboration, but more of related stories. Two of the new characters in 12, the wolves twins, are brothers to her dragons in her story, Dragon Twins. I will start posting Brother Wolves at the beginning of next month. Please message me and I will send you info on the continuing story. A special thanks to Andi for proofreading a editing this chapter. Now, for the finale, I present Chapter 12. Chapter 12 Dark Weres Ch. 12 "Hello father, how are you?" Betty answered. She knew he had spoken with Ja'Mal and Marcus earlier. "Abettia, I'm so tired and I want to go now." He replied. Betty gasped, "Father, no. Listen, I'll catch the next fight out there Ok. Wait for me." She answered. "No, save your time and make the trip later. I need to tell you something and I wanted to tell you before I meet with your brothers. "You know I was not born here, but enslaved. I never told you about our people. The Nakenda were a proud, fruitful people. My given name is Akeemo, it means gardener. As a small child, I could plant and grow all manner of things. As the youngest, I helped the women. When we were captured, I was forced to accept the slave name. Alphonso is not my real name, Jackson is the surname I chose in honor of the man that gave me back my freedom. My full name is Akeemo Obayatuku. Never forget your real name, my daughter, Abettia Obayatuku. Teach your children the true history of the Dark Were. Tell my grandsons, and granddaughters that I love them, despite the fact that at times I was weak. "Father, we just found each other again." She sobbed. Alphonso told her, that at least they got a second chance. For that he was grateful. Logan was at work and he felt the sense of despair through their bond. He called Betty but she did not respond, so he called Ja'Mal. Both Jamal and Marcus rushed to their home. Alphonso spoke a bit more and then he hang up. Ja'Mal and Marcus walked in and Betty gave them the devastation news.