Not MY Mate

Third Person POV

“Zachary,” Nova calls her mate and Alpha before he loses what is left of his temper.

“Yes, my Luna is correct. Without a calm head, we will all dissolve into chaos,” Alpha Zachary Biczi stands at the head of the table.

Down the right side, Alphas and Betas from the werewolf packs that now control all of Canada and most of of what used to be the United States. Down the left side, delegates and leaders of the remaining Humans, currently holding on in the former state of Florida and it’s Keys.

“If the Humans would simply accept us as the superior beings, we could allow them to live among us,” Alpha Justice states.

“You are an invading force, why should we submit to you?” President Choctran asks. “We still have control of weapons we can use.”

“We disabled your nuclear weapons,” Alpha Zachary informs the humans. “There was never a good reason to create such things.”

“Well, the other countries will come to our aide,” President Choctran slams his fist into the table.

“The rest of the world has submitted to the Werewolves, all stupid human weapons are destroyed,” Alpha Learner tells them. “Mexico, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, we even have human communities in Canada again. Anyone surprised it’s the former States that remains, well.”

“We will not give up our homes,” President Choctran grits his teeth.

“That’s the thing, you wouldn’t have to if you agree to stop killing us,” Beta Mitchell snaps. “We are here to agree to the right of return for those Humans who can remain peaceful.”

“Biczi Pack will serve as a buffer,” Alpha Zackary offers.

“You are all pathetic,” Alpha Reynolds stands and slams his fist through the table. “The humans deserve to die. Biczi, Mitchell, Justice and any of you decide to live with humans are traitors. Werewolves are stronger, faster, and better than humans. My pack will never allow a human to settle within 100 miles of our pack. If I wasn’t bound by honor to not kill at this meeting, I would wipe out all the humans seated here.”

“Reynolds, you are on my packlands. I suggest you curb your temper,” Alpha Zachary reminds him. “You and I both know your pack isn’t prepared to cash the check your mouth just wrote.”

The other Alphas snicker.

“If we are small, it is only because the humans have been attacking us with no mercy. They even killed our pups. My pack will not stand for peace with humans. Other countries can do what they want. Here Humans will be wiped out. I will stand for nothing less,” Alpha Reynolds comes to his full height, breathing heavily.

“We never killed children,” President Choctran shakes his head. “That is your kind. You all have killed many.”

“We never have taken a young innocent life. Name for me one child killed by a werewolf,” Alpha Zachary demands.

“I will ask the same of Alpha Reynolds,” President Choctran looks smug.

“Joseph Murray aged 9, Tanner Langston aged 10, Rebecca Susman Aged 6,” Alpha Zachary recites 120 other names, all under the age of 12, to the horror of the humans. He looks at Reynolds, who is nodding at him. “Don’t ever pretend that you and your humans are innocent. Now Reynolds, we all know the hardships of your pack and none of us are cold to it. I think we all can agree to give your pack space.”

All Alphas and Betas agree. Alpha Reynolds nods.

“Then, there is no reason for me to still be here. I am trusting you Alpha Zackary Biczi to remember those children when you sign any agreement with these butchers,” Alpha Reynolds leaves the meeting with his Beta.

“Now, Mr. President, our terms are simple, those that wish to return can as long as they remain peaceful and live without pack laws. Biczi is willing to interview all humans who wish to return as well as any werewolves who wish to cross into the human territory. Biczi will stand as the border pack,” Alpha Zachary offers. “We all agree that the former state of Oregon is off limits as it is fully claimed by Reynolds.”

Everyone nods and Luna Nova finishes typing the last of the agreement.

Everyone signs and shakes hands.

“Good job, Baby,” Nova smiles at Zachary as they get ready for bed that night. “You were super-hot.”

“Oh yeah,” Zachary, smirks knowing what his Luna wants.

“Want me to show you?” Nova drops her dress and for the rest of the night, she rewards her Alpha.

Meanwhile, on the floor below them, Beta Terry and Beta Female Janice Timberman are locked in passionate love as well.

Six months later….

“Can you believe the future Alpha and Beta will be so close in age?” Janice asks as she and Luna Nova take in the sun.

“Won’t they just be the best little friends,” Nova smiles. “I am kind of hoping they are born on the same day.”

“Oh, thank the goddess! I was hoping the same thing!” Janice smiles. “A Beta and Alpha should always be friends.”

“Like a Luna and Beta Female,” Nova smiles.

“Exactly!” Janice takes her hand.

Four days later.........

“Terry, it’s a girl, I got a beautiful baby girl!” Alpha Zachary shows off his fair daughter with brilliant blue eyes.

“It’s a boy for us, Alpha,” Terry smiles, showing off his son. “Sebastian Timberman meet your Alpha, Temperance Biczi.”

“Temperance Biczi, meet your Beta, Sebastian Timberman,” Alpha Zachary smiles.

Six years Later.........

“Seb,” Temperance calls, looking for him in the common game room. She sees his shoes and cheeps over. “Got ya!”

“Dang it,” Sebastian complains. “You’re really smart, Alpha.”

“Thanks, Beta. We are going to make a really great team one day,” Temperance smiles at him.

The alarm goes off and Sebastian grabs Temperance’s hand.

They run off to the safe room.

“It’s okay, everyone,” Temperance calms the other children.

Outside, Rogues have come to attack the border pack. Their goal, to get to the Human side.

“Warriors, hold the line!” Alpha Zachary orders.

“I’m going to the north side,” Luna Nova tells him.

They share a deep and fast kiss before Nova allows her wolf to take over.

“Get to the saferoom, protect the children,” Beta Terry orders Beta Janice. They share a passionate kiss.

“You and me,” Alpha Zachary asks his best friend and Beta.

“To the end,” Beta Terry answers.

They both shift and the battle begins. Alpha Zachary dominates as an Alpha would. But he loses sight of his Beta. He kills the last of the Rogues in front of him. Then, feels the most intense pain he has ever felt. His wolf falls to the ground and shifts back. Warriors surround their Alpha, understanding at once what has happened. Their Luna has been killed.

At the Packhouse, Beta Janice and her warriors are guarding the house and grounds when she too falls screaming in pain. She looks up at the rising moon, begging the goddess “Why? Why did you take him?”

Tears fall down her face as she is surrounded by her warriors. When the attack is over, and all the rogues are dead. Among the dead are Luna Nova, Beta Terry and 23 Warriors.

“Alpha, what can we do for you?” Frank, Beta Terry’s brother asks.

“Take the title Beta, clean up the mess and arrange the funeral,” Alpha Zachary tells him. “I need to be with my daughter, she has lost her mother. I can’t let her lose me too.”

Alpha Zachary moves to the packhouse to see his Female Beta also in pain.

“Alpha, your mark?” Ella, a female warrior, points out.

Alpha Zachary kneels next to Beta Janice.

“He’s gone, isn’t he?” Beta Janice asks.

“Yes, he is, so is Nova,” Alpha Zachary and Beta Janice look into each other’s eyes. They both know what is happening, but neither is willing to admit it. “We need to focus on the kids right now.”

Beta Janice nods and the two of them get up from the ground.

“They aren’t even buried yet,” Janice whispers to Zackary.

“No one needs to know, yet. We need to mourn. The kids need us. We can talk about the rest later,” Zackary says as he approaches the safe room.

“Daddy,” Temperance rushes to her father. “Where is mommy?”

“Mommy!” Sebastian runs to Janice. “Where is Daddy?”

Zachary and Janice look at their children, pick them up and carry them away to have a discussion.

“Daddy, will Mommy be okay with the goddess, won’t she miss me?” Temperance asks.

“Yes, she will miss you every day. But she gets to see you. We don’t get to see Mommy, so life is going to be different. We will make it work,” Zackary explains.

“So, my Daddy is dead, but you are going to be okay?” Sebastian asks.

“I am going to try to be okay. Mommy will be sad for some time. But I love you, I love you more than anything. No matter how sad I get, that won’t change,” Janice explains.

Both Zachary and Janice hold their kids, knowing that at some point in the future they would have to re-introduce them as stepsiblings, because the one word tuning through both Zachary and Janice when they locked eyes was MATE.