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Wolf's Essence Chapter 14 - Luke
🕑 Added 2023-10-08 23:51:42 +0000 UTCChapter 14 - Luke
It was a good thing that my crew and I had stopped at my brother's house to shower and get cleaned up, otherwise Theo and I would be having one hell of a conversation right now. I could feel my wolf pacing beneath my skin as I kissed Theo passionately. It wanted out, or wanted to devour my mate with everything it had. It wanted to give him the bite and mark him as mine. But I knew I couldn't let that happen, I needed to stay in control. As far as I knew Theo still had no clue that the supernatural existed, and I didn't want to scare him off in a moment like this. He wanted me, and I wanted him, more than I've ever wanted anyone in my entire life. I was going to give him everything he wanted, even if that meant that I had to control myself.
I reached the top of the steps, still holding Theo up by his tight muscular ass. I reached my bedroom door at the end of the short hallway and kicked it open. I kicked it with such force and eagerness that I heard the hinges creak and the door crack slightly as it burst open. But I didn't care, all I wanted right now was to be with Theo, to hold him close and make love to him for as long as I could.
In three long strides I made it to my bed, where I guided Theo and myself down. He continued to kiss me and hold on with his legs around my waist. I didn't resist, accepting every gesture of his lips and giving my own as if it were my last day on earth. I ran a hand down his leg to his foot, where he let me pull his shoe off with one quick motion, followed by doing the same to the other. As I did so he began to unbutton my shirt, but it was far too slow for my liking. Once both shoes were off his feet, I grabbed my shirt and ripped it open, causing the last several buttons to scatter across the room.
Theo gave a grunt of approval at this motion and gave my torso a quick once over before he lunged forward and began licking at my left nipple. I couldn't control the gasp of pleasure that escaped my lips. He sucked at it carefully, occasionally nipping at it with the tip of his teeth, which of course forced another gasp out of me. His tongue flicked at the tip of my hard nipple, and swirled around it. By the goddess it felt amazing! His left hand ran up my hair torso to my right nipple, where his fingers began to pinch and tug. I groaned with pleasure, and it was all I could do to keep from lunging at him and burying my member in him right then and there. But I wanted this to last.
I had been correct when I had assumed the night of our dinner date, that he enjoyed a belly. Because his free hand rubbed all over my hairy stomach, which had a small curve to it normally, but now that I crouched over him my belly swelled slightly to a nice paunch that hung over Theo's torso. His hand roamed my fleshy middle, following every curve, every divot, which sent wonderful chills through my body. He gave the lower part of my belly a gentle squeeze and bounce, and followed it by gently plunging his pointer finger into my navel and resting his thumb on the bottom curve of my belly, where he then gave a second squeeze, filling his hands with my hairy flesh.
Now, I wouldn't call myself fat. I was definitely muscular, but I did have a small belly that came with the bulk and diet. I'll even admit, at one point in my life I had dabbled in weight gain, trying to see how big of a belly I could put on in a couple months, before working or and turning the fat into muscle. I'll even admit, I enjoyed the feeling of my middle growing bigger and heavier, even enjoyed feeling the slight jiggle when I walked. But, being a werewolf made gaining weight difficult, because our shifts took energy, and that energy inevitably came from the extra calories we consumed at meals. In other words, werewolves have a faster metabolism than humans. Therefore, I couldn't keep the weight as easily as I had hoped and eventually stopped trying to bulk. My buddy Jeff on the other hand has learned that the less a werewolf shifts, the slower our metabolism becomes, and therefore the easier it is to gain weight. But, once I had become Alpha, I decided I wasn’t going to try to get back into bulking. But with the way that Theo was playing with my belly, I don't know. Maybe he could change my mind.
With just Theo's hands roaming and playing with my belly, I could feel my cock throb and begin to leak with every squeeze and jiggle. I had never really been turned on by my belly, but damn, with the way he showed it attention it made my cock sing. I could smell his arousal radiating off of him, and by the straining tent in his pants and growing wet spot, I could tell that he couldn't get enough of it.
He stopped playing with my nipples and moved his hands down, and we continued our lust filled face battle as he began to work at my belt. I took this as an invite to start working at his as well. Once he had my belt and pants undone I stood and took my shirt the rest of the way off and tossed it aside, I then proceeded to pull his own shirt up over his head and tossed it on top of mine. I then grabbed the waist of his pants and underwear, and in one swift motion I yanked them down, off, and threw them over my shoulder where they landed on my dresser with a loud CRASH. I probably broke one of the several picture frames I had set there, but oh well. All that mattered was my mate, who was in front of me and now naked.
His strong body was muscular from head to toe. Arms flexed as he propped himself up on his elbows, his strong pectorals bounced with the simple motion, and his abs crunched together. The goatee on his face widened as he smiled up at me, then down at his raging election. He was cut, like myself, and his dick looked as though it measured at least seven inches in length, and it was dripping precum onto my bed spread. My goddess, he was beautiful.
When he turned his smile back to me I raised a brow. “Come here boy,” I directed, allowing my Alpha side to take over as I used a hand to gesture him closer.
He didn't hesitate, instead he gave a delectable growl of his approval as he stood. “Yes, Daddy,” was all he said before we locked lips again. Fuck, I loved hearing him call me that. He was the first man to call me that, and with my hair and beard beginning to gray, it was perfect. Fuck, he was perfect.
As we kissed, his hands roamed down my torso, giving my left nipple another quick pinch, then he proceeded to feel down my belly. I groaned loudly as he slid his hand into my pants and grabbed my throbbing cock. He gave it a squeeze, which caused me to growl with satisfaction. He then moved his lips from mine down to my bearded chin, then my neck where he gave a gentle nibble, just as I had done to him downstairs. I trembled with pleasure as chills flowed through me. He continued to kiss down my shoulder, my chest, my stomach, stopping just long enough to bury his tongue in my navel. I had never experienced anyone do something like this, but I wish I had because it was fantastic, apparently there was a nerve connected from my navel to my dick because it throbbed in his hand the moment he did this. He gave a smirk before he kissed my belly and continued his way down. He pulled my pants down slowly, once my dark pubic hair was revealed to him he buried his face in it and took a deep inhale. I couldn't stop my cock from throbbing again, I couldn't help but enjoy everything he was doing to me.
He lowered my pants further, exposing my hairy ass and my large cock, which sprang forward and slapped into his cheek. Now, I'm not one to brag, but I'll admit that I was large, much bigger than Theo, and thicker too. I was at least 10 inches in length and as thick as a beer can. But that didn't seem to bother Theo, much. His eyes widened with surprise, for a moment, which then turned into lust. He looked up and locked eyes with me as he kissed the head of my cock, I just smiled down at him. He returned it with his own smile as he carefully ran a tongue from the base of my cock, all the way up my shaft, and then licked up the precum seeping from the tip. He gave me a smirk before wrapping his warm mouth around my head and with one swift motion, taking my entire cock into his mouth and down his throat to the base of my shaft.
Lightning erupted through every nerve in my body. My cock throbbed furiously, his throat and mouth worked their magic. He moved his mouth up and down, first slowly, then vigorously. His right hand would give my shaft a stroke, when his mouth reached the head, before my cock was plunged back down his warm throat. His left hand reached around and groped my ass, giving it a squeeze and a slap on occasion. I reached down and put my hand on the back of his head, pushing him onto my cock a bit more. He must have liked it, because he gave my ass a squeeze and pulled me into him until I was thrusting my hips forward and face fucking him.
“You like that boy,” I asked, half groaning and half gowling. “You like sucking on your Daddy's big cock?”
“Mm. Mhm,” was all he was able to get out, due to his throat full of my dick.
Everywhere he touched, everywhere he had kissed, was overcome by a rush of pleasure. It was as if my own essence was flowing from my body and into him through wherever our skin touched. It was as if whatever was in me, whatever it was that I had felt that night I had watched Theo on his balcony while in my wolf form, whatever that something was it wanted nothing more than to be a part of Theo. It wanted to reach out to him, to flow into him, to become one with him. And so I let it.
Instantly I was overcome by a rush of ecstasy, and Theo groaned. I chimed in with my own, loud enough that if anyone was still in my driveway they would have probably heard, especially the other members of my pack. But I didn't care. My mate was deep throating my cock. His hand left my cock and grabbed hold of my pectoral. I glanced down at where his fingers clenched onto my chest and I noticed a small blue aura emanating from where our skin touched. Everywhere he was touching me burned, not with pain, but with overwhelming rapture. On top of all of that, with the way his throat flexed against my cock I could feel myself nearing my climax rapidly, and he knew it. But I didn't want to let loose right now. I wanted to make him feel just as good.
I grabbed his hair gently and pulled him off my cock with a shiver. He looked up at me with his sexy smirk. “Is my Daddy Bear okay? Was I doing alright?”
I sighed heavily, “You were doing just fine, boy. But Daddy wants to make his Pup feel good too.” I used his hair to gently guide him to his feet, where I buried my tongue into his mouth again, before pushing him back onto the bed. “Get comfortable boy.”
I watched him shuffle and shift on the bed, his cock flopping back and forth. I took this opportunity to go to my nightstand and open the drawer. I pulled out the bottle of lube and a condom, which I ripped open and rolled on. I didn't need the condom, being a werewolf we were immune to nearly all diseases, especially the sexually transmitted ones, and as far as I knew, so were sorcerers. But, most humans usually requested a condom, and with my mate having been raised as one, I didn't want to just cast the idea aside.
I threw my pants the rest of the way down, and stepped out of my boots before kicking my jeans aside. I turned to Theo, who was now sprawled on his back, his head resting on my pillow and I smiled with satisfaction, loving the idea that when I went to bed later I was going to be smelling my fated mate all night long. I climbed onto the bed, staying on my hands and knees while I looked down at him with a grin, letting my hairy belly brush against his own.
I ran a hand down his chest, feeling my arm electrify at the touch of his flesh once again. He gasped as my fingers tickled his skin, and I watched his nipples grow hard. I leaned down and nipped at one gently, causing him to flinch and giggle. I then moved my hand further down and grabbed hold of his cock, now slick with precum, causing him to gasp in response. I slowly worked my way down, kissing his stomach followed by his pelvis, then up the shaft of his cock until I was at the tip, where I flicked my tongue at the opening, lapping up the precum that had surfaced. I smiled when he closed his eyes and groaned.
“Fuck, Luke,” he moaned as he ran his fingers through my dark hair. “Please.”
“Please what, Pup?” I knew what he wanted, but I wanted to hear him say it. I tapped the head of his penis on my tongue, causing him to groan louder.
“I want you in me,” he looked down at me and I could see the want in his eyes, the need.
"What do you say, Pup,” I asked with a sly grin while I slowly stroked his cock on my hand.
“Fuck me, please.” He said with a gasp.
I kissed the head of his cock as it pulsed in my hand. “Mm, try again Pup.”
“Please,” he said with a half whisper, “Fuck me Daddy.”
“That's what I wanted to hear, boy.” I grabbed the lube and squirt some onto fingers, getting them nice and slick. I then put one of his legs over my shoulder to grant me better access to his hole. I wrapped my lips around the head of his cock and sucked it all the way down to the hilt, as I did so I slid one finger into his hole.
Theo groaned loudly and let his head fall back onto the pillow, his hand gasped my hair and held tight as I bobbed my head up and down on his throbbing organ. As I sucked his cock I followed the rhythm with my finger, sliding it in and out of his fine ass. He wasn't tight for one finger, but he definitely wasn't loose enough for my cock. At least not yet.
I inserted a second finger, and my heart skipped when I heard him gasp and felt his second hand grab my shoulder. I went down further on his cock as well, taking it so deep that I was able to stick out of my tongue and just barely lick his balls. He inhaled sharply and gripped my shoulder tightly as he gently pulled back on my hair.
“Oh, not the balls please, they're too sensitive for that.” He said in a gentle way that told me that he wasn't someone who enjoyed having his balls played with. Just another thing I happily learned about my mate.
I pulled his cock free of my mouth with a grunt and gave him a smile. “That's okay, I don't need to play with my pup's balls in order to pleasure him.”
In response to my comment, I inserted a third finger into his hole, causing him to whimper, but he didn't fight it. Instead, he lifted his leg higher on my shoulder to grant me better access to his hole, which hugged my three fingers tightly. He definitely seemed to be filled with more pleasure than pain. His eyes were clenched, but his cock was throbbing heavily, precum flowed from the tip like a faucet. I decided that that wasn't enough, I used my middle finger to find the sweet
spot and put pressure onto his prostate. His hand instantly moved from my head to my other shoulder, as both his hands gripped me tightly with a strength I had never felt from him before. I was certain if I wasn't a werewolf with enhanced healing I certainly would've had bruises later.
“Oh fuck, Luke!” He hollered as he threw his head back into the pillow and clenched his eyes. As he did his cock erupted, flexing and pulsing in my hand as he sprayed his seed all over my chest, my cheek, and his stomach. His cries of pleasure filled my house. I smiled and used my hand that had been around his cock to wipe his seed from my face and into my mouth, allowing myself to taste his delicious cum before I swallowed it. Once he came down from the clouds, he had been soaring above, he chuckled and smiled at me. “Damn, that was amazing.”
I gave him an evil grin. “You say that like we're done. But Daddy still needs to make a mess too.”
His eyes seemed to ignite once again as his cock sprang back to life, as if his balls had never expelled their load. I grabbed the bottle of lube again and placed some on my own erection, which was now throbbing and craved to be inside my Pup. I put a little more lube into his hole before lining myself up. I smiled down at him, his one leg still on my shoulder.
“Ready Pup?” I smirked.
His eyes bore into mine, his need desperate in the blue of his iris. He nodded. “Fuck yeah Daddy, fuck me. Fuck your boy.”
I couldn't wait any longer. I gradually pushed the fat head of my cock in. They clenched his teeth and groaned through it, obviously not used to taking a cock as big as mine, which filled me with pride knowing that I was the biggest he had ever had. I paused, letting him take a breath after the head was in. He panted heavily, taking deep breaths and preparing himself for more. Once he was ready he gave me a nod, and I continued in. One inch, then two, then four, pause. He winced and panted and clenched the bed spread, while his cock throbbed and leaked precum heavily again. I swooped down and pulled him close, holding him tight and letting him rest on his knees. I kissed his neck, which made him moan and soothed him enough to lower himself further into my cock. Seven inches, kiss, eight inches, kiss, nine inches, my hand gripped his cock and stroked gently. Ten inches deep and he moaned as we kissed passionately.
He raised himself on my cock, grinding his own dripping sex organ into my belly, before he sat back down on my thick rod. We both shared a groan as we continued to kiss. He began to slowly pick up pace, rising up and down on my cock for a few minutes, before we were bouncing together in our own passion filled dance of sorts. He wrapped an arm over my shoulder to help lift himself up and lower himself back down, while I thrusted my hips forward as best I could, doing everything I could to make sure that he was full of my throbbing Alpha cock. He pinched at my nipple with his free hand and rubbed my belly, while his cock thrusted into my bloated middle, directly into my navel. My Goddess it felt amazing. Every thrust he gave that went into my navel almost seemed to send an electric shock to my cock, as it slid in and out.
“You're prefect,” I accidently let slip as we were bound together in our pretzel of passion. “Fuck, your cock feels so good.”
This must have triggered something inside him, because he began to thrust with more gusto, which only electrified my nerves and stimulated my cock further. This caused my wolf to scratch at the back of my mind as it tried to push forward and out. I could feel my body heat up as my wolf tried to force the change, but I held it back as best as I could. I layed Theo back into the bed, his eyes closed as he continued to ride my cock. I placed my hands on either side of him and watched as my hands began to sprout dark hairs and my nails elongated, my voice deepened nearly into an animalistic snarl. I felt my bones crack and pop as my wolf fought to the surface, urging me to give the claiming bite. But I knew I couldn't, not until Theo knew everything, and wanted me to claim him officially as my mate. Until then, my wolf would have to wait.
I swallowed and forced my wolf back in, I clenched my bed spread and forced my hands to return to normal. The urge to change subsided, but my guttural growl stayed, and Theo seemed to like it as I continued to thrust into him, because he wrapped his arms around my neck and locked his eyes with mine. His face tightened and he threw his head back as he sprayed his second load of cum against my hairy belly, where it got rubbed between us, causing our stomachs to grow slick.
As he came I noticed the three pillows I had on the bed begin to rise and float about a foot in the air. I noticed our shirts beginning to do the same, along with the bottle of lube and condom wrapper. I knew that this was Theo’s doing; he was in such bliss at this moment that his magic had come to the surface without him even realizing it, and I found it so hot that I could make him lose control like this. I felt myself growing closer, and the base of my cock throbbing as my knot began to swell. If I didn’t act quick I was going to have some serious explaining to do.
I pulled out of his ass and ripped the condom off, allowing myself to stroke my cock freely. It wasn’t the same as being inside my Pup, but it was still enjoyable. With just a few rapid strokes I roared with ecstasy as my balls tightened as I unleashed my torrent of cum. My cock pulsed and throbbed as jet after steaming jet of my seed sprayed over Theo’s head and landed on the wall above the headboard with an audible SLAP. I then aimed my cock to shoot my seed onto Theo’s chest, being lost in the moment a few stray streams of my cum slapped into his face as well. It almost seemed like I wasn’t going to stop, and with how I was feeling I wouldn't have been surprised if I didn’t. But eventually, after a long several seconds, my stream subsided into a dribble, before finally stopping.
As I fell forward, panting heavily, the floating objects around the room fell with me, landing in nearly the same spots they had been moments ago. I sprawled my thick hairy body on top of Theo, being extra careful to not crush him beneath my weight. He just groaned happily, enjoying the feeling of our bodies together. I kissed his neck as I rubbed our bodies together for a moment, being sure to rub as much of my seed into his skin so as to mark him with my scent. I wanted everyone to know that he was mine.
I eventually sat up on my knees, our bodies peeled apart like glue trying to dry. I smiled down at him, and he grinned back. I noticed the splash of cum I had landed on his face and leaned down and licked it up. He giggled as my tongue tickled his flesh. Once I deemed his face all clean I got up and went to my bathroom to retrieve a towel. Once we had gotten ourselves wiped off, I made sure to kiss his neck, sneaking a quick sniff to make sure my scent had locked itself into his skin. Satisfied, I rolled onto my side and pulled him close. He only smiled up at me as my strong arms maneuvered him against my body once again, my middle pressed against his much slimmer one.
I couldn't help but smile uncontrollably, peering down into his beautiful emerald green eyes. Maybe it was because of the wonderful moment we had just shared together, or maybe it was due to the magic that quite possibly still coursed through his body, but his eyes seemed to be shining brighter than usual. They seemed to glitter like diamonds in sunlight that leaked into my room through the open blinds on my window. I could stare at them for hours and feel just as mesmerized by their beauty as when I had first met him.
I leaned in and gave him another kiss on the lips, which he happily returned. He then nuzzled his face into the cleavage between my muscular pectorals and sighed happily, his voice slightly muffled as he spoke softly. “I hope that means that you like me too.”
“You bet your sexy tight ass that I like you,” I said as I kissed his forehead and held him tighter. I wanted to stay like this forever, and never let go of him. I sighed with contentment and let my body relax with him against me, flesh against flesh.
I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep until I was startled awake by a pounding on my front door. I noticed out my window that the sun had set and it was dark. I glanced at my alarm clock to see the red letters shining 8:37 pm. I slapped myself mentally, “Shit!”
“What is it,” Theo asked, having been awoken by cursing. “What's wrong?”
“I'm so sorry, Pup.” I said as I gave him a kiss on the cheek as the pounding on my front door continued. “Just a minute!” I hollered, hopefully loud enough for the person knocking to hear, before I turned back to Theo with a pained expression. “I really wish I could lay here with you all night, but I have business I need to take care of tonight. But I promise you, tomorrow I'm all yours. Deal?”
I hopped off the bed quickly, and rustled through my dresser. I pulled out a white t-shirt and pulled it over my head as fast as I could without tearing it. Theo gave me an understanding smile as he nodded. “Deal. I'll head home, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
I finished shoving my arms through the sleeves and pulled the shirt down before grabbing my pants, leaving my underwear as I wouldn't need them tonight, and pulled them on quickly. I stepped over to Theo, who was crawling off the bed now as well. I cupped his face in my hands and looked into his eyes once again. “You are perfect. Thank you for understanding.”
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
“I'm coming!” I shouted at the door, before I planted a kiss on Theo's lips, grabbed my boots and ran out of the room and down the steps, tugging them on my feet as I went.
When I finally made it to the door I yanked it open to see Tyler giving me his ‘Thousand Years of Punishment’ glare that he had undoubtedly inherited from our mother. “So am I doing everything myself tonight, or are you going to actually do your job as Alpha tonight?”
“I know, I'm sorry.” I winced at his words. “I was distracted and fell asleep.”
“You fell asleep? You have been asleep this entire time, while I've been stressing over preparations? You-" He paused and sniffed the air, confusion riding his face. He then leaned closer to me and gave another sniff. He blinked rapidly as stepped back, stunned. “You smell. . . Odd. Different somehow. Like you, but not. What is that smell? Wh-. . . What were you distracted with?”
That was when he looked passed me, in the direction of footsteps coming down the stairs and he appeared behind me. I watched my brother's expression go from confusion to anger in an instant.
"Are you fucking kidding me?” He exclaimed as he glared back at me then glared daggers at Theo. “You were with him?”
I stepped in the path of Tyler’s death stare at Theo. “Who I spend my time with is none of your concern, Tyler.”
“But he's-"
“I know he is,” I interrupted as I stepped forward, entering his space, reminding him who was Alpha. I then lowered my voice so as only my brother's wolf hearing to catch what I was saying. “I know what we were raised to believe, but that didn't change fate. Now, if you look at him like that again, I swear to the gods I'll-"
“Hey, Tyler right?” Theo said as he stepped up next to me. It was then that I noticed he was wearing my, now button less, shirt along with the rest of his clothes. “I'm so sorry I kept him so long. We, um, got pretty distracted. But I'll be sure that we're more careful about that in the future.”
Tyler kept my gaze for a moment longer before spoke and turned to Theo, his annoyance audible in his voice. “It’s. . Fine, I guess. But he really needs to come with me. We're late for a. . . Meeting. We really should be going.”
“Of course, I was just heading home anyway. I hope you two have a great night.” Theo said as he slipped past me with a kiss to my cheek. “I'll see you tomorrow, handsome. Tyler, it was good to see you again.”
Before he got too far I grabbed his hand gently and pulled him back in for a kiss on the lips, before I let him walk away. His wonderful smile beamed on his face. I grinned widely as I followed Tyler to his vehicle. He stayed silent as he drove us down the driveway. I took a quick glance out the window as we passed Theo, who waved to me. Damn, his ass filled his jeans so well, and I hoped I'd have some more fun with it soon.
The entire car ride was packed full of Tyler bitching at me for spending time with Theo because he was, and I quote, “too unstable to be allowed to roam the town, or even live". The only responses he got from me in return were consisted of angry growls and threats of he ever touched my Fated Mate. I already knew what Theo was, and I knew his grandfather had been one too. But from what I saw in Theo, he was NOTHING like his grandfather.
His grandfather had been a power hungry old geezer, who didn't care if he hurt people or not. All he had cared about was that he obtained more magical power by any means necessary, even if it meant hurting the one he cared about if they got in his way. But the joke had been on him, because he couldn't prevent the fact that he basically acted like a battery that needed a recharge when he used up all his energy, and he had killed the only person in the world that could've given him the power he craved, if only he hadn't become obsessed with wanting more. He was the sole reason that all of us werewolves hated him, and any sorcerer that was like him. In an addicted rage he had slaughtered over a hundred people, taking the lives of no less than over 70 from the Sorcerer’s Cabal, along with over 50 members of the wolf pack. Including my own mother. Eventually my father was able to stop him, having had bit into the old man's jugular and left him to die alone deep in the forest. It was no surprise to anyone when his body was never found later on, having most likely been drug off by the wolves of Yellowstone National Park no doubt. But it had been the last time anyone had seen him. That day my father decreed that anyone showing signs of possessing the same power would be put to death. The sorcerers had argued about it, but eventually had been convinced to see reason. But, if you asked me, I'm pretty certain that if the sorcerers ever found out what Theo was, they'd treat him like a messiah, for he would be seen as a True Sorcerer in their eyes.
Yes, I should've shunned Theo, and according to my brother I should've killed him the moment I found out what he was. But. . . How could I do that to the man that I was apparently fated to be with for the rest of my life? especially when he had no fucking clue what he was or even why my brother hated him. I couldn't do that to him. Especially not after I had gotten to know him. Sure, he had only been in town for barely a week, but I felt as though I had known him for years. Feeling this way, could I perhaps admit that I might even. . . You know. . . Love him? Nah, it was way too soon for that, I couldn't love someone I just met. . . Could I?
The car pulled into the clearing, pulling me from thoughts and my brother's annoying protests. I didn't wait for him to say anything else. I got out of the car and slammed the door shut behind me. I walked into the crowd of people, people I knew as friends and some I called family, shaking the hands or patting the shoulders of Humans, Sorcerers, and Werewolves alike. I knew all of these people had one thing in common with myself, and that was that we were all here to give our respects to our lost friend Gordon.
My brother had done as I had asked and made the necessary preparations for tonight's ceremony. Several torches had can leave into the ground in a large circle, big enough for the crowd of at least 130 people to gather within. The 20 sorcerers spread out in the circle, picking up small branches that has been placed in several locations. Each sorcerer held one branch in each hand; in their right hand was a small ash wood branch, signifying Yggdrasil, the World Tree, which was the tree Odin had hung from for 9 days and nights to be granted wisdom. Thus the ash tree signified their connection to the Norse God of Sorcery. In their left hand was a cedar branch, signifying their connection to the surrounding land and the magic within all things.
At the center a pire was built, which contained two kinds of wood. First, Rowan wood, because it is associated with astral travel, in several countries it has also been planted in graveyards to prevent the dead from lingering, and according to our history it has also been worn by Norsemen as rune staves of protection. This wood was key in order to allow the deceased spirit to move on and grant it protection as it travels into the afterlife. Second, Birch, because it is often the first tree to grow after the seasons or natural disasters, and thus is associated with rebirth and regeneration, to allow the spirit to be reborn into its next life cycle. Atop the pire, nestled peacefully, was Gordon, flesh and limbs having been relaxed and resorted by the means of illusion runes to allow him to look as though he was sleeping peacefully with his hand across his stomach.
Standing next to the pire were eight elderly men and women, four of which were sorcerers, the other four being werewolves. Each sorcerer wore different colored ceremonial robes signifying their magical gift; green and brown for earth, red and yellow for fire, white and gold for light, and violet and pink for mental aptitude. The pack elders hadn't gone that over the top, but had indeed dressed nicely for the ceremony, the females wearing nice dresses and tops wore the men wore three piece suits. These eight were the people that those in town, that knew of the supernatural, would go to for advice, including the crazy old psychic shop owner Nana Uni, who stood amongst the eight wearing the violet and pink robes.
They all talked amongst themselves as I approached. When I was within a few yards I heard Nana Uni, who had her back to me, as her voice cut the others off. “Ah, he's here. Now we can get started.”
She turned and gave me her old wrinkly smile. How she could tell I was around I never understood. She took a few shaky steps toward me, her cane supporting her every step. “We've been waiting for you, Alpha Mitchell. You are suppose to lead tonight ceremonial farewell.”
I gave a nod of my head. “Yes, I do apologize, I was-"
“Bah, I am well aware of your recent activities, Alpha.” She said with a wave of her hand. I was amazed at how she could've known, but then again she was able to see the future. Had she seen Theo and I doing. . . Awkward. She turned and made her way to one of the four corners of the pire, standing at a safe distance. The rest of the elders followed suit, the sorcerers each taking a corner, and the wolves in between them on each of the four sides. Once they had each taken several safe steps away, the woman in the green and brown robes waved her hand and a tree strup grew from the ground a few feet away from me.
Being Alpha I knew this moment well, and as I took my position on top of the wooden stump the surrounding murmurs is the crowd died down as everyone finishes taking their positions. The humans that had attended lined along the back line, while the sorcerers and werewolves each calmed one another as they scattered themselves within the touch lit circle. I looked out at the faces that stared back with tear filled eyes, while my best friend Jeff gave me a thumbs up front the front line. Seeing their faces and his support touched my heart, and it was all I could do to keep my voice from cracking as I spoke.
“Thank you all for coming,” my voice carried through the quiet night air, accompanied by a chorus of crickets. “I know that all of you knew Gordon in some way or another, whether by friendship or blood. I know that it means everything to him that you are all here to show your love and respect for him, as we tell him goodbye and bid him safe passage into the next life.”
The sobs of a woman nearby met my ears. I glanced over at the blonde haired woman, recognizing her as Gordon's wife and a member of my pack. Her two children stood at her side; the oldest, being eight, held onto his mother's arm, while his other arm was wrapped around his four year old sister, as he did his best to comfort them both with his own tears streaming down his face. He was strong with a good heart, just like his father, and I knew he would make a strong member of the pack when he came of age.
The woman's eyes met mine and I gave her as comforting of a smile as I could muster. She wiped her tears and did her best to smile back, knowing that her husband had given his life for her and his children, and the town. I faced the crowd once again.
“During his time with us, we all had come to see the kind of man he was. To know Gordon was to kindness and compassion. Gordon showed sympathy and respect to everyone who he thought deserved it, and in his eyes we were all deserving of his love. I remember the day Tyler and I had lost our mother, we were just teenagers then. I had locked myself in my room and cried for hours on end. Gordon decided to make it his personal mission to cheer me up. He slid notes under my door to check on me, which I either ignored or scribbled on and sent them back. But he didn't give up. He called my buddy Jeff, who came over and they decided to torture me out of my room by frying me up an entire plate of bacon, which they then blew the smell under my door.”
The crowd laughed, and Jeff gave a nod as he recalled the memory.
“There is a saying us wolves have been taught throughout each generation, dating all the way back to first wolf shifter. “Ved månens nåde og Odins hjerte gir jeg mitt liv for at de mange skal leve”. Which translates to, “By the grace of the moon, and heart of Odin, I give my life so that the many may live”, and Gordon did just that. When everything came down to one decision, he chose to sacrifice himself for the lives of everyone in this town. If that isn't a deed worthy of a life in Valhalla, then I don't know what is. I now pray to Odin, grant this fallen warrior the honor to live within your mighty halls and welcome him into Valhalla.”
I turned to face the pire, I put a hand accross my chest as Istepped off the stump and backed away until I stood next to Jeff, keeping my gaze upon Gordon atop the pire. The female elder, in her red and yellow robes, lifted a hand which immediately lit with a warm flame. I bowed my head and spoke once more.
“Farvel bror, for du er ikke fortapt. Måtte månens gudinne våke over og beskytte deg. Må solen skinne varmt på ansiktet ditt, må regnet falle på jordene dine. Måtte du trives i valhallas haller til vi møtes igjen.”
Aside from the sorcerers, the crowd echoed my hand over my chest and the bowing of my heads. The sorcerers raised their branches to head level with their arms extended outward, as if reaching for each other's twigs. Everyone then spoke as one as they all repeated the words, which translated to;
“Goodbye brother,
for you are not lost.
May the goddess of
the moon watch over
and protect you.
May the sun shine hot
upon your face,
may the rain fall
on your lands.
May you thrive
in Valhalla's halls
until we meet again.”
The elder, with fire in her hand, then touched the pire, which ignited instantly. As the flame burned, all the shifters began to morph as one into our wolf forms, some needing to undress before doing so, while the rest of us let our clothes become a part of us. Once shifted we all sat and watched the colors of red and yellow as they danced in front of us. When the four elder sorcerers raised their arms to the sky, the moon began to glow with a brighter glimmer. This was when all the wolves howled, except the one bear shifter who instead released his mighty grizzly roar. If I could've as a wolf I would've smiled when I noticed the two little wolf pups next to their mother giving their own little howls for their father. All of us let our cries of love and sorrow carry into the sky along with the ashes of our fallen brother.
