Alpha Theo

Not What I Expected

Vivianna POV

It was like kicking a puppy or punching a child in the face trying to get some distance from Theo, but he was so contradicting. It's like he was upset I wanted space, but only because he wanted to be the first to push me away. That's the pride Alpha for you I suppose. I saw the hurt, but the intoxicating tingles were making it impossible to think clearly. The anger he showed before walking away was also not lost on me. "Do not leave my packs perimeter, kitten, I will chase you" he muttered before leaving my presence. His voice alone had me feeling things I had never felt in my entire existence. I was feeling overwhelmed to say the least, I went outside and carefully removed my clothes before shifting into my pure white wolf. I instantly felt more relaxed, I ran to a nearby stream and looked at my reflection. What was I supposed to do? Sebastian was my best friend, he had just professed his love for me... could I break his heart and be with his own brother? How was I to deny my mate? My other half...the short time with Theo had me seeing stars that his touch promised to bring me. I doubted Theo would take no for answer, but at the cost of his own brother? Or would he take no for an answer? Would he even want me? Sebastian knew it was always a possibility we would find our mates, he surely had to consider I would leave him one day? Though this morning proved he did not think so. Will this destroy Seb, the best friend I have ever had? The sweetest man I have ever known? It had been over an hour of just pondering my thoughts when I sensed another's presence. It smelled rancid, a scraggly mutt approached from the East. I glared as it slowly approached, when it was about 10 meters it suddenly changed demeanor. It charged me, snarling viciously. I almost did not have time to react, almost. He went for the obvious, trying to grip my neck. I narrowly missed his jaws, and responded with a bite to its back leg. I was stronger in human form, being a witch and all. It was harder for me to fight in this form. I admit, I was a little out of my element. The rogue whimpered before trying to turn and bite me again. I released my grip on its leg, but he did knock me pretty good to the side. Suddenly I saw the rogue back up in a submissive retreat. Confused, I looked behind me to see the largest pitch black wolf I had ever seen, with the most beautiful emerald eyes. Mesmerizing. The wolf had his teeth bared, saliva dripping as he licked his licks in anticipation of his inevitable kill. The wind had picked up and I smelled my delicious mate. His hard eyes never left the threat but continued forward until he was standing on top of me. He was so massive I barely needed to squat down so he would be standing over me, completely shielding me from the world. It was kind of sweet. I nuzzled into his chest above me, calming myself and letting him know I was safe. He lowered himself over me so I was suffocated by tingles. I could feel my side already heal, the mate bond working literal magic. The rogue remained in a submissive stance until two more wolves arrived. The rogue was in the custody of what I assumed to be Theo's pack. The wolves bowed to us and took the now detained rogue out of sight. Theo waited until they were all gone before finally standing back up. Theo's black wolf nuzzled back against mine checking for any injuries. If I had thought that Sebastian's presence gave an intimidating aura, I clearly had never been near Theo. The pure dominance that oozed from this man was unreal. The tingles healed the erratic heart rate the fight had induced. Satisfied with my untouched self, my mate shifted back into his human form in all of his very well hung glory. He slipped on a pair of shorts after sending me a knowing wink. His muscular form impossible to ignore, I am pretty sure my wolf was literally drooling. "Shift" he commanded softly. I trotted behind a large tree, he huffed but remained where he was. I chuckled at his confidence, I was still so torn. I needed to talk to Sebastian, I am not sure I could do something to make him hate me even if it was to merely go be with my mate. Although I suspected nothing with Theo would ever be that simple. I quickly changed back into my dress and came out. Theo immediately took me in his arms and inhaled the crook of my neck. "I should have killed that stupid fuck" he growled, pulling me impossibly closer. I wrapped my arms around his neck, doing my best to calm him down. His eyes were flickering to black, I could see he was losing control at the thought of my death. I could have died if that rogue had been quieter. I was so lost in my own thoughts I was not paying attention to my surroundings. I gently tangled my hand in his hair, massaging his scalp a bit. He relaxed considerably under my gentle touch. As if he realized the effect I had on him, "I should have never left you so unprotected, I should have known you would try to get yourself killed" he stated coldly and quickly releases me. "We should get back to the meeting, Sebastian will worry" I said, his harsh words stinging me as much as his touch set my skin on pleasurable fire. He growled and roughly grabbed my face so I had no choice but to look him in the eyes. It was not the time, but to say I was attracted to his dominance would be an understatement. "Do you love him?" he asked bluntly. "In a way, yes" I said honestly, looking him right in his emerald eyes. I saw a look of hurt flash across his face. "He's my bestfriend Theo. He has been the family I lost, the protector I needed, the trainer I did not always want, but most importantly he was a safe place to land." I said honestly, "Did you fuck him?" he asked rudely, as if he heard nothing of what I just said. I could sense his anger, his default emotion. I sighed. "He is not my mate and we were never... intimate... but letting a man fuck my pussy is not nearly the best measure of intimacy." I said, a little colder than I intended. I could tell the vulgar words coming from his mates mouth drove him crazy. I am glad to know that I still effect him. He still had his hand on my face "Vivianna" he muttered huskily, instinctively pulling my face closer to his. I shook my head and walked towards the meeting before I could get on his lust level, he needed to learn to speak to me with some respect. "Kitten" he called, wanting to discuss this Sebastian thing a little further. "I am Sebastian's Luna, I belong at that meeting and if we delay any longer we will no longer be punctual." He raised an eyebrow and growled, but led the way back to where the meeting would be taking place without saying another word. As if on cue, Sebastian came out of nowhere looking frantic. Despite Theo's aura of protectiveness, Sebastian threw caution to the wind and wrapped me in a tight embrace. "For the love of the Goddess Vivianna, you could have died. I heard you were attacked while you were in wolf form? What were you thinking!?" he cried. A ferocious growl ripped through a now shaking Theo, I heard a few prominent cracks, he was beginning to shift. I immediately placed a gentle hand on his chest after I quickly detached myself from Seb. I was not going to have an Alpha brother brawl on my hands. Theo looked at the hand on him as if possessed, tilting his head as I gave him the sweetest smile I could muster. I pushed him back gently, applying enough pressure for him to know I intended to follow and for the tingles I felt at his contact intensify. He placed an arm around my waist roughly, breathing into my neck and calming down considerably. His grip would have hurt if it wasn't for the tingles turning the pressure pleasurable. "Interesting" Seb said softly. I turned to look at a hurt stricken Sebastian, "I have never seen anything or anyone calm him when he sees red like that" he mused, pain laced in his words. "Nothing has" Theo quietly added in. The sight must have been too much for Sebastian, he walked inside in a hurry. Theo made focusing fucking impossible. "We are going to be late" I practically yelled, breaking out of my trance. He loosened his rough grip to a gentle touch that alone made me feel like I needed a cold shower. He eyed me greedily, taking in my flushed appearance. I could only imagine where his mind had wandered to, he was all hormones. His arm wrapped around my waist tighter and with his other arm placed a possessive hand on my throat, pulling me into him and rubbing his thumb over my bottom lip. I nearly melted on the spot, I could feel a pooling in my inner core. I saw him debate with himself. "Let's go inside" he said softly, putting me out of my misery. He led me into the building despite my mate induced stupor. I allowed him to drag me into the meeting room, noticing he precariously placed me between him and a very concerned looking Sebastian. You reek of him Viv, what did you guys do?  Sebastian linked me tensely. Just hugged, must have been the proximity, I am sure I came in here reeking like you I teased back. He smiled slightly at my words, not unnoticed by Theo. Theo leaned into my ear, and I instantly tilted to allow him more access. "Do not test my patience Vivianna" he murmured, placing a possessive hand on my inner thigh. My stomach clenched, the tingles in that delicate spot were intense. The meeting droned unexcitedly. I took notes for Seb's pack, I wondered if it was going to be the last time I could undertake a Luna role for him. Is that what I wanted? I looked at my mate, his handsome face furrowed into a frown as some inconsequential Alpha talked out of his ass. Theo's jaw was clenched, his jawline becoming somehow more prominent. He looked over, giving me an unintentional half smile for staring, clearly appreciating the attention I was giving him. He abruptly stood up, cutting the other Alpha off. "Gavin, shut the fuck up. You have been going around in circles, either start to pay your debts or prepare for war" my mate stated coldly. I had never seen him so cruel, is it odd that it kind of turned me on? Power radiated off of him, practically challenging the other Alpha to try him. "Y---ees sir, or uh Alpha, fuck, um, okay Theo. We do not have the money per say-- but please we cannot handle a war" Alpha Gavin muttered weakly. "Gavin, you will provide rotating security details for the next 50 years to Sebastian and Theo's pack. Upon satisfactory service, your debt to the Alpha's will settled." I spoke, surprising even myself. I just did not want to see my mate destroy that man. It was unusual to say the least for Luna's to participate, let alone propose solutions. He was just always so kind, always ensuring I was comfortable whenever on their land and that Sebastian (whether it out of fear, respect, or kindness) was content. "I agree to the terms and conditions of that agreement that my Luna has offered" Sebastian spoke first. Theo growled lowly as Seb referred to me as his Luna. "Make it 100 years and I agree" Theo finally spoke. The relief on Gavin was tangible. "I do not recommend you make it a habit to negotiate on behalf of the pack" Theo murmured in my ear sending shivers down my spine and placing a protective hand back on my thigh. "Yee-ees, thank you Luna" Gavin responded appreciatively. Could I balance Theo? Make him successful AND merciful? His pack would now have patrol relief for nearly a century, that is frankly worth more than money. "Unless there are further items to discuss, this meeting is adjourned" my mate said authoritatively. The Alpha's filtered out obediently. Soon it was just Sebastian, Theo, and I. Time to create a plan of action.