Atelophobia (TW soulmate AU)

Chapter 38: Interlude XI part 2

Warning: Contains Smut

*Jordan*

Sat at my desk doing paperwork. I took a double shift today covering for another deputy. I'm tired, my hound is restless for some reason, and the words on this page are blurring. 

A frustrated sigh left my mouth as I rubbed my hands over my face. 

"Go home, Parrish."

I looked up at the Sheriff. 

"I can't, I took over Tara's shift so she could take care of her daughter who has the flu."

"Let me worry about that. Besides, Chris is out of town and I have no desire to be home by myself tonight. You on the other hand look two steps away from burning those files." 

I sighed. 

"Alright." 

"Good." 

I started packing up my things when my phone rang. Grabbing it I saw that David was calling. 

Strange... Wait is this why my hound is restless?

"Hello?"

"Hey Jordan, I know you're in the middle of working a double but do you think you could see if you could come home? It's for Derek."

"The Sheriff just sent me home. I was in the middle of packing up when you called. What's wrong with Derek?"

"He's in heat."

What?!

I coughed choking on the intake of air I just took at his sentence. 

"I'm sorry, he's what?"

"In heat. It's rare, but Derek's wolf is female and he was born with both sets of sex organs. This is his first heat. He's confused. But you are needed. Talia and I can only do so much."

"I'll be there as quickly as I can." 

I hung up the phone, grabbed my bag, and stopped by the Sheriff's office where he retreated back to. 

"Sir?" 
"Parrish, I thought I told you to go home." 

"I'm on my way out, but I figured I'd inform you that I'll probably be out for the next few days." 

"Why?" 

"Apparently, the reason my hound wants to burn my paperwork is because he's restless. Especially since Derek is in heat." 

The Sheriff coughed waving me out the door, "Go, just let me know when you'll be back." 

"Will do," I called heading out. 

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Arriving at the pack house I only managed a quick wave to everyone as I made a beeline for Derek and mine's room. 

Talia met me at the door as I went to open it and she was leaving. I looked to her. 

"Be careful. Try helping him understand as the fog lifts. Also, you should know he does have a chance of getting pregnant."

"I'll take care of him, Talia. I'll always take care of him."

"I know you will and I'm so grateful for you."

With one last smile, we switched spots. I dropped my bags at the door shutting it behind me. My senses were just flooded with Derek. He smelled strongly of arousal and a sweet lemon smell. The heat of the room was intense and would continue to increase with me in here.