The Cat and The Dog

Chapter 4

I wake up the next morning with my face buried into Reeves' brown and black fur. I feel him shift next to me as he buries his nuzzle into my neck. I purr in pure bliss and lay there, absorbing his presence for a few minutes until I feel Reeves shift into his human form next to me. I take a breath and close my eyes, thinking about how much my life has change within in the last 24 hours. I went from being a warriors daughter to being the Alpha's mate with a single glance, a single touch.
        After a few moments I feel Reeves' breathing speed up as he began to wake. After a few more seconds his eyes open and he shifts back into his human form, his dark blue eyes boring into my yellow, feline ones. I close my eyes and begin to envision myself in human form, calling back my long brown hair and green eyes. Once I open them I find myself in the same pajamas I went to sleep in, Reeves' arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him as soon as my shift is complete.
        "Morning Gorgeous." He whispers as he feathers a kiss on my temple. I giggle and get a warm feeling inside as his skin meets mine. I sigh in bliss and lean into his chest, feeling his muscles to ripple beneath my body.
        We lay in bed for a few minutes when suddenly there is a knock on the door. "Hey it's me, Phoenix, I mean. The meeting starts in 45 minutes and both the Alpha and Luna need to be there." He says briskly before we hear his footsteps echo down the hallway.
        I hiss a little to myself as he uses the term Luna. It was a term used among werewolves for the mate of the Alpha but I have always despised it. We are not werewolves we are shape-shifters. Unlike werewolves we begin to shift around the age of one whereas werewolf men shift at 12 and the women once they mate for the first time. Werewolves also are born with a wolf who shares their mind and body and provides them with the ability to shift. Us shape-shifters are born with the ability to shift into whatever creature the Gods gave us. There was really no rhyme or reason besides genetics.
        Reeves must sense my anger because he pulls me to his chest, rubbing my back to calm me. "It's just a term we use you know. It's not meant to be offense babe, it was probably just a slip. I will make sure it won't happen again." I nod my head without making a peep and untangle myself from his body, standing up to get ready for the meeting. "I had some of my men go fetch some of your things from your old house, they are in the walk in closet over there." He said as he nods his head toward the door opposite the bathroom.
        "What do you mean 'my old house'?" I ask as I walk into my house. I run my hand through my hair as I wait for his answer, not truly wanting to hear what he was going to say. I'm only 18, I'm not sure I'm ready to move away, to move in with guy, and not even one that I had been with for a while. One I met all of 12 hours ago.
        He lets out a sigh, probably sensing the tension in my voice. "I don't want to discuss this right now, it's early and we have a very busy day ahead of us. We can discuss this later." He said his voice finalizing and dismissing. I roll my eyes, annoyed that he would use his Alpha power to get his way.
        I turn to the racks of clothing and quickly pick out a pair of black leggings and a long purple sweater. I pull on a pair of black combat boots. I run a brush through my brown curls and I slowly make my way out to a now fully groomed Reeves.
        Before I can say anything he takes a few long strides toward me and places a rough kiss on my mouth. I am enveloped in his smell and a feeling of belonging. I allow myself to relax in his touch, forgetting how angry I am at him. After a few seconds he pulls away and entangles his fingers with mine as we walk out of our room and towards the Pack houses conference room.
        When we enter the room the 14 other council members immediately go silent. They observe us as we walk in, obviously weighing up their new leader. As an Alpha's mate it could be said I am the second most important member of the pack. My job is to keep Reeves temper in check ad keeping him from doing anything that isn't in the best interest of the pack. I have to act as his conscience.
        As Reeves pulls out my chair and I sit in it I hear the whispers begin. They are mainly among the women. I had expected that. Women who are jealous, women who hate me for being different and yet still get the most coveted man in the pack. I roll my eyes at how shallow they are and I focus on Reeves who calls the meeting to order. This will be a long day.
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Authors note: Hey guys! Sorry it has been so long since I have updated but I hope y'all enjoy this! As always I welcome all comments, the give me a reason to keep writing! Thanks for the reads and hearts!