The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates Novels & Stories

“What is the rule about mating in the pack?!” I turned around expecting everyone to echo it behind me. “Permission must be granted by the Alpha before mating can be done” They chorused “Repeat it!” “Permission must be granted by the Alpha before mating can be done” I turned to the two law breakers, their faces masked in despair and fear, this is something I enjoyed doing. “Not only did you break one of the pack rules, you also entered my library, do you have anything to say for yourself?” “Please spare us Alpha” the damsel groveled at my feet, wetting my shoes with the tears that flowed down her face.

“I don’t care about your excuses. No pup of this pack will be born to unmated pair. Hellhounds do not function like that.” “Werewolves do” Allie sharply cut him off. Nate grind his teeth together, hands curled into a fist. Fucking hell! Why did she have to say that to his father? They did plan on telling his parents, but not like that. Not springing all the information like that. “Excuse me, young lady?” “It’s Allie”, She corrected. Matthew clenched his jaw. “Allie, you do not praise the enemies. That’s rule number one of being a part of this pack.”

“Then why do I feel like it’s not?” He doesn’t answer. Because he feels it too. Day four: Law. We write it in the circle. Where Alphas meet. Where Luna stood to strike Clause 3. “Pack Law, Stone Jaw,” I dictate. Cleric writes. His hand doesn’t shake anymore. “Article One: No pack member may be bought, sold, traded, or collared. Ever. Pups, adults, elders. No exceptions.” “Article Two: All pups are pack. Orphan, lost, found. No orphan clause. No transfer fees. If a pup has no parents, the pack is parents.”

I warned. "Thank Goodness I did not return to the pack to gain your trust, I would have been shattered by your words." "You will be, just not now." I smiled genuinely at him and twirled to face the rest of the room. "Since you all have nothing else to tell me, I will lay my rules before you. My mate to all of you is nonexistent. I don't want her mentioned, especially not in matters of the pack politics. She has nothing to do with anything and will continue to be beside me while I remain the Alpha of this pack. I am sure any doubt about my stability has been washed off your heads from this little act that happened. But if you are still in doubt, feel free to present your argument, and we will

"No reason. I just thought the pack would need it's Luna. I know you've been having a hard time." "No shit." Then it was silence again. Neither of us knew how to continue the conversation. "You wanna go back now?" "You go ahead. I'll catch up." "Do whatever you want." He snapped. After he left, I folded my arms. Things to do/Rules set: 1. Always stay out of mate's way. Only act lovey dovey when necessary. 2. Find out who killed Jordan aka no. 1 enemy. 3. Never tell mate why I'm here. 4. Sacrifice myself if mate is...hurt.

I gestured to each one as I called their names and didn’t miss the disgusted looks my pack sent Hunter and Devin, but I dismissed it. “Things are going to be different for all of us for the next few weeks, so I guess it would be only fair if everyone stuck to the same rules, so number one, No pack member is more superior or inferior to another except the Alpha, Beta and Theta of both packs. Number two, mutual respect is demanded in this pack. Number three, every pack member between the ages of fifteen and forty are compelled to train, we do have an efficient schedule that accommodates everyone, anyone outside those ages who wishes to train may do so as well and will be accommodated. Number f

,I say as her eyes widen and she whimpers and squirms on my lap. "Derek ",she whimpers and we chuckle. "Baby, like I said, listen to me, we are changing the rules but it takes time. We were just sitting down to talk about this rule when the rogues came for our boy. We are changing this rule because we feel the same way. For a strong pack to keep running strong all members deserve love and family so we are getting rid of the rule that says warriors can not have a mate or mates",I say smiling when she squeals loudly, hugging and kissing us both happily. She flies off my lap no doubt running for the warriors.

I looked away quickly as my chest hurt the more. Aric stood nearby with a stack of papers in his hand. “About time,” the man said, his gaze sliding over me like he’s bored. “Begin.” Aric cleared his throat and started reading. “Rule one: You are not allowed to talk to anyone. Rule two: You are not allowed to bring anyone into your room or sleep in anyone's room. Rule three: You are not allowed to leave the packhouse for any reason. Rule four: Speaking to ranked wolves without permission is punishable. Rule five: Disobeying orders results in confinement or more…”

Now he directed his question to a pup from the Western Pack. "Our destined mates are the only ones who can bear our pups. Without them, we will be facing extinction. Our future will be no more." Constantine couldn't be more proud of the future Alphas. He nodded and directed his last question to the Southern Pack's heir. "What is our golden rule?" "We only touch and mate what is fated to be ours otherwise death will be the penalty." His young voice was steady and true. Full of confidence for his age. "You did well, my future Alphas. I have the utmost trust my kingdom will be in good hands."

We hadn't walked far from the house, and I was glad about that. "It sounds ridiculous!" I shouted, throwing my hands in the air. "It's their pack, their rules. Just like in our pack, Nathan was allowed to take a chosen mate." "Shut up! Do not bring that monster into this." I pushed him back, putting my hands on my head. "It was an example. I'm just trying to make you understand that every pack has its own laws, no matter how absurd they sound." He explained, but I didn't want to listen to him.