Getting to know Belle
I woke up still in wolf form protecting my mate. She stirred on me and slowly opened her eyes.
She got up and got off me. I shook out my fur and turned and walked away to where I left my clothes to shift back to my human form.
I came back out to the clearing with Annabelle just waiting for me. I smiled at her and she smiled back.
"Good morning, my Belle."
"Good morning, Wesley."
I walked to her and took her hand in mine and guided her back to the packhouse we had a long day ahead of us.
As we walked into the packhouse Victor came up to us.
"Good morning Alpha, Annabelle."
"Good Morning Victor."
Annabelle simply smiled.
"Well, the Alpha was able to get ahold of the other Alpha's as soon as we finish breakfast we can meet him to discuss what happened."
"Sounds good, thanks."
I walked us to the kitchen where there was a huge display of breakfast items all on platters for us to choose from.
I grabbed a plate and then turned to Annabelle.
"What do you like to eat?"
"Just a little of everything to try."
She spoke quietly.
I dished her up and guided her to a seat.
"I will be back to join you."
She shook her head and started digging in to the food I had served her.
I went and got my own plate and served more than I did for Belle but the same variety. I then walked back over and joined her at the table.
There were lots of people that came in and out of the kitchen but every time someone knew came in Belle would stiffen up just a bit. I grabbed her hand under the table and with my thumb drew circle patterns on her hand, this seemed to calm her down.
After awhile everyone left, getting there day started. I turned to look at Belle.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I............I just feel like everyone knows i'm responsible for everything. I caused this war and I didn't stop it from happening at the lab. I'm a horrible person."
"You're not a horrible person and even if everyone knows thats okay. We are going to defeat them!"
"Okay."
"You done eating, we can go meet the Alpha once you are?"
"Yes."
We stood up and I took our plates and headed for the sink and put our dishes in there. I turned and wiped my hands then headed back to the stairs to the same conference room as before.
KNOCK
KNOCK
"Come in."
"Good Morning Alpha, I hope you weren't waiting too long on us."
"Please call me Trevor, no need to be formal here."
I knodded my head.
"So is there an update?"
"Well, I got a hold of most of them but they are just not willing to help because as they put it..........we brought it on ourselves."
"Wow those Alphas really don't know how to be one do they. You are supposed to come help your other Alphas in need just like I did. I am here for that very reason."
"Yes and we do appreciate that."
I took a breathe I didn't realize I was holding on to.
"So here's the plan then........tonight we have everyone pack, kids, pregnant, elderly and anyone who is unable to fight. Along with Victor, you should send 5 of your top warriors to see that they all get to my pack safely. When day breaks they will all leave and that's when our training and planning will really start."
"What about me?" Annabelle said meakly.
"You will go with Victor to the packhouse."
"I will not......not only will they then track to your pack house but I am needed here to make sure they come here and not there."
"Annabelle......."
"No Wesley, I will not jeapordize more lives than I already have. I have made my decision and that's final."
I knodded my head in defeat.
"So we must let your pack know Trevor so everyone is ready to go by morning."
"It will be done."
I stood up and pulled Annabelle with me.
"Is that all for now?"
"Yes, that's all Wesley."
"Well, let me know if there are any issues. We will be in my room if anything else arises.
"Okay Wesley."
"Victor, help him with whatever he may need."
"Yes, Alpha."
I had Annabelle in my arms, breathing in her scent to keep me calm and cool. We then turned and as we held hands we walked out of the room. I guided her back to my room to get to know my mate better.
We entered my room and took her to the couch. We sat down and I faced her.
"Belle, I know this is going fast for you so to help easy the stress I would like to ask you questions to get to know eachother better."
"Okay."
"What's your favourite color?"
"Blue."
She looked down and smiled.
"Mine is Green. How about you ask the next question."
"Favourite Food?"
"Anything with red meat, lol. I'm not too picky. What about you?"
"Mine....well, I haven't really had a lot of food to try but when I was held captive they would on rare occasions order pizza and I really liked the taste of that especially the meat one."
I sighed as she told me her answered.
"I can tell you my wolf and I won't be able to handle it much longer without claiming you. Every time we hear a story of what happened we are ready to run back over there and just kill them all."
"No you can't!"
"Don't worry I won't but if I don't claim you soon......do you know how the MATE bond works?"
"Not really, my mother told me she married a werewolf because she was his mate. I assumed it was like a soul mate, we lived on the boarder of town and near the forest for my dad to go on runs. So we did get the talk about it, once my brother turned he was killed and my wolf hid so I would be protected."
"Well let me explain, when you are mated to a werewolf you feel a pull towards them. You constantly want to be around them and when they are not with you all you can think about is seeing them. For the werewolf, we feel the need to mark there mate. This mark will go on a place that you choose, this mark represents you are taken and every other wolf will know to stay away. It will leave my scent on you and your scent will mix with mine. This is not the end of the claim but this will calm the wolf down enough until the claim can be decided, giving you time to wait."
"Wow, this is a lot to take in........but I can say this much. I do feel the pull, I do feel the need to be with you and no one else. I can feel your anger and I do know how to calm you down but it seems to be out of instinct. I do feel that you are my mate, but....."
She grabbed her head and dropped to the ground.
I ran to her and held her.
"Annabelle what's going on?" I say panicked.
"My head it hurts, the screaming. Where is the woman that screaming?"
I looked at her concerned and then I realized.
"Annabelle, my dear, that is your wolf surfacing. It's been awhile so it's coming out loud and intense. Just hold on baby, it will calm down and you'll be able to speak to her."
I watched her and held her in my arms as she just held her head and laid down on my lap until it passed.
About twenty minutes later she took her hands of her ears and looked up at me.
"How are you feeling now Belle?"
"It's better, she is still talking a lot but not as loud but how do I speak to her back?"
"It's just like thinking in your head, you have to concentrate and focus on the conversation. It will get easier as you do it and won't take as much concentration."
She looked at me and then her eyes changed color to black as she stood there. I knew she having a conversation so I just waited as she had her conversation. If her wolf wanted to talk to me then she would.
Her eyes turned back to green and she looked up at me.
"I met my wolf, and she is great."
"What is her name?"
"Her name is Jazsmine. I feel weak now."
I picked her up and headed to the bed. I laid her down and she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Meeting her wolf took it out of her, we will talk more about her in the morning. I laid down next to her and kissed her neck.
"Good night, my angel."