USELESS?

24

The four of us step into the training center. We opened it up to the rest of the pack a few weeks ago, but this will be my first time training with anyone but Jeremiah or Anthony. Our warriors nod their heads towards us, before going back to their training. We head towards the locker area to change into our workout gear, pointing out the separate areas for unmated men and women, and a joint changing area for mated pairs.

Anthony and I change into our regular outfits for training, which are tank tops and basketball shorts. Tristan and Reine change into their gear, then we head towards the reinforced weight benches. These can hold up to a ton each. When I started training, we decided that focusing on stamina was more important than strength, given how much I could already do. I usually do a set on the bench at the start and end of my training, and in between each other area.

We set the bench up with 1500 pounds, and I sit on the bench. With my back facing the bar, I lay down on the bench and position myself. Anthony moves to spot me, just in case. I lift the bar carefully, and proceed to do ten reps, then sit up. I move to the pull up bar, and do a set of 50. After my second set on the weight bench, I head for the elliptical. This is my favorite. I get on, and pull off my shirt before turning the machine on and finding my groove.

After a few minutes, I notice that the sounds of the warriors training has completely stopped, and an eerie silence fills the training center. I turn off my machine, and carefully step off. Turning around, I find everyone's eyes on me. As I look at each person, they kneel down with their heads bowed over their knee, until all warriors, and our guests are kneeling. Only Anthony remains standing.

"Please, stand up, and continue training." I tell them.

They all stand, put a fist over their hearts, and say as one, "Yes, Blessed One," before giving sharp nods and going back to their training.

I sigh, and go back to my elliptical to continue my routine. About an hour later, we finish training, and head back to the changing area to shower and get out of our gear before heading back to the pack house. On our way out, Anthony reminds the warriors of the pack run tomorrow night, causing them all to cheer loudly.

"I'll have another training session this afternoon, if you want to join," I tell Tristan and Reine, "Or feel free to do whatever you would like."

"Thank you, Blessed One," Tristan says. "I think we'll find Joseph and say hello before starting our investigation. The sooner we get started, the sooner we can provide answers."

"That's great. I'm heading to meet Joseph for our tutoring session, so you're welcome to join me," I respond. "Then, after lunch, I'll show you to our pack records room, which is next to Anthony's office, and let you get started. Oh, and please, call me Hunter."

"Yes, Bless-I mean Hunter." Reine stammers, blushing.

My tutoring session is as fun as always, and goes quickly. The four of us make our way to the pack dining room, and join our friends and family at the head table to chat while enjoying our lunch. I can't help but notice the warriors from this morning spread through the room, whispering to other pack members. I sigh, knowing it will be worse at dinner.

Afternoon training goes just like my morning session, including the genuflection during my time on the elliptical. Anthony and I figure that by the time we have the pack run, the rumor will have spread through the pack, and showing my birthmark before shifting to my wolf will just be a confirmation for those who haven't seen.

Sure enough, at dinner, the dining room nearly echoes with whispers among pack members and warriors. Tristan and Reine asked not to be introduced to the pack, so that they could maintain their objectivity during their investigation. They have a brief conversation during dinner with Angela and Xavier, which I try to tune out so as not to eavesdrop.

After dinner, Anthony and I retreat to our room. We shower together, letting our passion build before settling into our bed. Anthony kisses me deeply before kissing down my body and taking my member into his mouth as he applies lube to his fingers before beginning to massage me open gently while continuing his loving attention to my member.

When I'm trembling and pleading for him to fill me, he lines himself up, and sinks into me slowly. Our lovemaking has become gentle and sweet since we discovered that I'm pregnant, as if Anthony is trying not to hurt the growing pups. It's so different from what I experienced before meeting him, and I bask in the feeling of being loved and protected as a mate should be.

After we both reach completion, we continue kissing, cuddling, and talking about the pack run and challenge until we drift off to sleep. Our wolves are beside themselves with anticipation and excitement, since the pack run will be their time to bond with and lead the pack for the first time since our mating.

In the morning, Anthony and I do our morning routines side by side, before heading to breakfast. After breakfast is training, then study. Afternoon training has been cancelled, and the training center closed to encourage wolves to nap before the pack run, as Anthony told me they've been known to last until dawn, with everyone having the following day off to recover and relax with the pack.

When we return to our room after lunch, I take charge and slowly strip Anthony and myself before pushing him down on the bed. I consider tying his hands, but I want to feel them on me. I climb on top of Anthony, with my ass in his face, and his gorgeous member in mine.

I take him in my mouth as he spreads my cheeks and begins massaging my entrance with his tongue. Once I'm open enough, he fucks me with his fingers and takes me in his mouth as I continue to bob my head on his erection. I watch as his balls draw up and tighten, and feel my own do the same.

We come together, shooting down each other's throats and swallowing. Then we kiss passionately, and drift to sleep. We have about two to three hours before the run.