My Best Friends Mate

Chapter One-New Beginnings

When our parents died in battle when we were young, my brother and I were sent to live with the betas family. They had no children, the beta female being so injured in battle that it made her unable to have
children. They were close to our parents, dare I say best friends. Eric and Selene Huddleston, my mom and dad, the best parents one could have and the elitist warriors of the silver moon pack. I missed them. My parents were two of the best warriors our pack had and they were personal body guards to our
current Alpha and Luna, especially when she was pregnant. My brother and I grew up with them and we were treated no differently because of our circumstances.While we were a large pack , we weren't the largest but the rumors of our army and specially trained set of warriors spread and we were respected. Sometimes we were requested to assist neighboring packs. I
began training at 12, the day my brother and I lost our parents to one of the bloodiest battles in werewolf history. My brother Dustin is 3 years older than me. He took it hard because he was so close to our father and trained with him since he was 12. Now at 17, I, Kiara and my brother had become somewhat of child prodigy's. That's what everyone thought at least, seeing our combine natural born skills and years of training. Truth is, I don't think I could ever come close to my parents.
"Are you ready? Kiara. Kiara? Earth to Kiara" I hear Dustin say. I was laid back on the bed, eyes closed thinking about it all.
"yeah" I sighed as I got off the bed, breaking from my trance.
My brother was leaving me today. He found his mate. Oh yeah, before I forget his mate is a human. Humans. It was hunters who killed our parents and so many others. Hunters aren't just any humans. Most humans don't know of our existence unless we tell them but hunters.. hunters know our
weaknesses. Weaknesses like wolfsbane and silver and that is exactly how they killed our parents and so many other pack members. Still, it struck a nerve with me. Alyssa seemed nice though and she had a good head on her shoulders.
Dustin looked me over. "you're going to be fine. Everyone here is scared of you anyways" and he laughed while he finished packing his bag.
I pushed him and said "that's not funny". He just laughed more and acted like he was seriously injured.We got up and left his room and as we descended downstairs, John and Emily awaited at the bottom to say good bye to Dustin. Dustin would be transferring to a neighboring pack to be closer to the city Alyssa and her family lived. They still hadn't decided what they were going to do. Alyssa knows what Dustin is
but her parents don't. Dustin told me all about it. As the adopted beta to this pack he was sent with the alphas son to a neighboring pack to discuss some business about a month ago. That night they and some of the other packs fighters went off the compound to engage in an underground fight club that the humans participated in and set up. After the fight, which my brother won along with the money, they all
stopped to eat. Alyssa, was there with her family welcoming home her brother, a human marine. That's when it all happened. He saw her, the mate bond clicked and the rest is history. Even Alyssa's brother knows what Dustin is as apparently he served in the corps with some werewolves. They were Rogues or
outcasts, some just looking to kill humans legally and others just looking for a place to belong.
Here I am a month later saying good bye. Dustin was my big brother and we were close. I was going to miss him. As he hugged John and Emily, Tyler walked in. Tyler, the guy I had been seeing for about 6 months now and of course Dustin hated him.
"Ready to go gorgeous?" Tyler asked me.
I wondered if Tyler was my mate. He was smart, a good fighter, and extremely attractive. He was about 6ft tall, 200 pounds, lean muscle and blonde hair and brown eyes. He reached out to shake my brothers hand and tell him goodbye. I shouldn't have but I giggled inside. My brother was no little guy. While Tyler and him were both 6 ft, Dustin boasted much bigger muscles, he was one of those thick muscular guys, a very intimidating thick muscular guy. We looked nothing alike. He has dark hair, almost black and
light blue eyes. I have exceptionally light blonde hair and green eyes, like emeralds. I'm the normal height for a she wolf. I'm 5'7, about 130 lbs and lean muscle from being a warrior. My bubble butt though had to go.. I've always been so insecure about that.
"hurt my sister and ill come back here personally and kick your ass" Dustin said.
"oh, ok. Yeah man, Ill take good care of her I promise" Tyler replied. You could tell he attempted to appear unintimidated.
Emily chimed in " ok! Well, you better get on the road. I'm sure Alyssa will be expecting you at a decent hour.
"oh and Dustin.. no more fights" She winked.
"I love you brother. Ill see you soon" I said as myself, Tyler and Dustin walked out the door. Dustin put
his things in his truck and smiled at me. I proceeded to crawl up into Tyler's truck. I watched as my
brother and I went in opposite directions. He went south to California and Tyler and I were headed to
training.
Tyler and I arrived at training about 5 minutes prior to everyone else. We changed and fell into
formation. Id been doing this since I was 12. Training with the pack but also training privately. This was
the only thing that was normal to me and I would cling to it now since the only family I have just left me
to go two states away.
One of my best girlfriends, Joanna was behind me. She leaned forward "psst, hey Kiara"
"what?" I whispered back
"you ok?" she asked.
She knew about Dustin leaving today. She also always had a little crush on him.
"yeah I'm good. You coming to Tyler's birthday party this weekend?" I needed her there.
"as if I would miss it hudd" she replied with my nickname. Everyone called me and my brother that. I
just smiled and rolled my eyes
At that moment, Alpha Wyatt and Beta John walked in along with the alphas youngest twin Markus.
I stared for a moment. There were rumors spreading about the twins. Evidently the youngest twin was
taking over. The oldest twin and the one supposed to take over refused it. "freaking Ryan" I thought.
Dustin and him were best friends growing up, naturally. He was a little older than Dustin, two years
older I believe. I don't know the reasons behind it but when Dustin, Ryan and Markus left for the
neighboring pack, Ryan decided to stay behind. I wonder if he had found his mate.. No, it had been
circling for a while that Ryan didn't want the throne. I barely remember Ryan.. I was young but it was
always him, my brother and Markus hanging out. They never paid much attention to "hudds" little
sister. My thoughts were interrupted by Alpha Wyatt.
"lets begin shall we? 10 laps around the track. When you're finished I want you to break into groups and alternate every 30 minutes. A group of six on the weights, group of six pair off in twos on the mats to spar, a group of six in the pool doing laps. Alternate and all of you better get all 3 circuits in. When you're finished get back in formation"
Everyone began to disperse when Alpha Wyatt called my name
"Kiara. I know Dustin left today but I expect no less from you. Youre our top warrior. Show it"
"yes alpha" I replied, and John just smiled and winked at me. They both knew they couldn't go soft on me even if they wanted to. After running the laps, Tyler went to the weights, while me and Joanna went to the pool. Joannas pick.
She loved to swim. I'd be lying if I said I didn't either, but Joanna was fast. We always had friendly competition in the pool. She hasn't managed to beat me YET, but it takes effort for me to beat her while for her swimming seems effortless. I always joke that she was a fish in another life. She would just laugh at me. Joanna was beautiful with mocha skin and dark curly hair. We often talk about what our wolves will look like. Everyone knows a wolf shifts at 18 and often find their mates at the same time. Some
later, that's not abnormal either. As we finish a lap and come up for air, Jo scoffs. "could she be any
more desperate? "I look and see the pack skank Melanie at the weights with her hands all over Tyler. Shes laughing and trying to act innocent on how to use a bench press. She may just be an omega but shes not stupid. The entire pack trains together, warriors and regulars. She knew how to use a bench
press. I rolled my eyes. I cannot say I blame her. Tyler was a good-looking guy but there were others she could
sink her teeth into.
"eh, maybe we'll get her on the mats" I said with a mischievous grin.
Jo laughed and said, "that wouldn't even be fair!"
She was right. While I was not the best swimmer, jui jitsu and mixed martial arts were my forte.
Everyone finished their circuits except for my group. Finally, it was time to hit the mats. Jo and I played around. I taught her a few submissions. Tyler and I even sparred, and I got him in a rear naked choke. As we got up laughing, I hear beta john walk over and say "enough playing around." Markus gets on the
mats.
"care to show me the ropes?" Markus asked. I looked over at Alpha Wyatt and Beta John with a raised eyebrow and a look of "are you sure?" Sparring with an alpha or future alpha even was not normal for a few reasons. One. While we are a special unit of warriors, alphas were strong and deadly themselves.
They would not be an alpha for no reason. Two. I don't know how good he is, but I know how good I am and I don't say that to brag. John and Emily raised me to be humble and that I was but that didn't mean I didn't fear hurting this alpha because I did in fact know my skill and therefore not standing in their good
graces because I embarrassed them. Third, Markus's good looks intimidated me and let's face it, im still a 17 year old girl. He had jet black hair and these piercing blue eyes like sapphires. He was taller than my brother, around 6'3 and full muscle, big muscle but ripped. Him and Ryan were identical twins and if they hadn't worn their hair differently you'd never be able to tell them apart. I looked over at Tyler and he was talking to one of his buddies not even paying attention.
Alpha Wyatt and Beta John smirked, knowing what I was thinking and said "go ahead. If hes going to be our future alpha, he needs to spar with our best". I look back at Markus and he had this cocky grin on his face. That bugged me. Ok here it goes.
"FIGHT!" I hear the alpha shout. At that moment Markus comes at me with a kick to my kidneys. I quickly catch it his leg, and shifting underneath it to throw him over me. As he lands I get in a half guard, kneeing him in the ribs. He utilizes his strength and changes position getting in my full guard. He starts throwing punches and despite my hands covering my face he did manage to land a couple blows, one nicking my eyebrow. At this point I know what Im dealing with and as he throws a punch with his left hand, I grab it, wrapping my right leg around his neck, my left and right encasing his arm.I flip him and pulled as hard as I can getting him in an arm bar. He begins to struggle and I yell at him to tap. "TAP!" I
yell but he refuses, still trying to get out. Alpha Wyatt and Beta John are watching intently. "tap or im gonna break your arm!" I yelled again. I look over to alpha wyatt and beta john again and they give me the nod of approval. That's when it happens. I pull enough and snap. He grunts in pain and I let go. I stand up and offer a hand. Istand up and offer a hand. He gets up, holding his dislocated shoulder, and looks pissed but he says
"well hudds little sister has grown up". He winks at me and puts his shoulder back in place like it was no big deal.
"that's enough for today" Beta John says and everyone clears out. Im glad its Friday. I don't want to deal with the repercussions of that tomorrow and besides tomorrow is Tylers 18th birthday. I was nervous and excited.
As im walking out of the training arena, Jo runs up to me. "hey badass!" she squeals but I said nothing.
"whats wrong?" she asked
"jo, don't you realize what just happened? I dislocated the shoulder of our future alpha and we were just sparring. You know, guys don't find it attractive when a girl can kick their ass and sometimes I
wonder.... "
"wonder what?" jo asked looking at me.
"sometimes I wonder if this is really what I want. Am I just living up to the legend of my parents? I thought I used to enjoy it but now I wonder if there is more to life" I said. And like clockwork, Tyler comes up and puts his arm around me.
"hey there my beautiful bad ass" Tyler said
"Tyler, Kiara and I were having a serious moment and you just ruined it" and she pushed him. He laughed and nudged her back and then Jo grabbed my hands walking backwards as I walk forwards
"come on, we got a party to plan for that ridiculous boyfriend of yours" and winked at him. Tyler just rolled his eyes.
I smiled and we all piled in our vehicles. Tyler dropped me off at my house telling me good bye and Jo went home. Jo would later call me and we would talk about who all was invited, drinks, and what we were wearing. As werewolves we can handle our alcohol so unlike the humans we don't have that 21
and over law. After talking with her for a while, I run downstair to grab the dress I wanted to wear and some pjs to change into after my shower. I stopped by my brothers old room and opened the door. It was totally empty and that felt weird. I closed the door, went back upstairs, showered and fell asleep.
I woke up the next morning to a letter from John and Emily saying they were with the Alpha and his family discussing important pack matters. I made myself some breakfast and sat down. Suddenly the phone rang. Seeing it was Dustin, I picked up and yelled "Hey!"
"Hey hudd!" dustin said with his smart ass tone.
"don't call me that you butthole"
He laughed and then proceeded to tell me about him making it to California. I listened, hanging onto every word. He talked about Alyssa, her family, and that the redwood pack there were very
welcoming to both him and Alyssa and that how the warriors there were ok but nothing like what we were used to.
"how have you been?" he asked
"oh im fine" I replied non chalantly
"fine as in dislocating the shoulder of the future alpha of the silver moon pack fine?" he snorted
I gasped! "how did you know that?!"
"Markus's brother Ryan is here" he then told me
So that's where he was, I thought.
"hey don't sweat it. Markus is fine. Ive gotta go. Ill call ya in a few days. I love you"
"love ya too brosef" and hung up the phone.
The day would consist of relaxing until time for the party. It was nice to say the least. All week I train, take classes and on the weekend I finally get to relax. It was cold outside. Februarys in Oregon aren't
friendly. So I made some hot chocolate and read a book. I must've dozed off because when I woke up it was past the time I had given myself to get dressed.
"shit!"
I ran upstairs, showered, shaved my legs and put on this sexy black and tan with black lace dress. It was
form fitting but not slutty. I curled my long blond hair and put a little make up on. I called Jo who said she was running behind because she had a horrible headache all day and had to take a nap as well.
I put on a black leather jacket and drive to Tylers. I arrive at Tylers house and walk in to music blaring and people dancing. While Tyler wasn't an alpha, a beta or even a gamma, he was the son of the pack doctor and lived in one of the nicer homes. I wondered if he would follow in his fathers footsteps. The
pack doctor, or "doc" as we nickname them is a position of great respect and honor. I walk all over the house trying to find Tyler, other wolves staring at me the entire time, lusting. I find Tyler in his room. I knew this room well. Tyler and I would spend nights in here watching movies, making out. No we never
had sex. I see him kneeling by his bed.
"hey there beautiful" he looks up at me, sweat from his brow.
I knew what was happening. Hes 18. He was about to get his wolf.
"Tyler, we need to get you to the woods. Youre going to shift soon. You know this" I said
"yeah youre right, lets get out of here" he agreed
As we're walking downstairs he stops. He begins sweating, his pupils become dilated and his head snaps
up. I thought he was going to shift but I was wrong.
I hear him say it "shes here. my mate" eyes fixed at the door, pupils dilated.
Then, JoAnna walks in. She looks at him and then me and then him.
Theyre eachothers mates. My best friend and boyfriend are eachothers mates!

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