Stranger in a Strange Land

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"Bring him in." Andy heard the silky voice loud and clear, despite the cloth thrown over his kennel to hide him from the public eye- and, Andy assumed, to attempt to keep from hearing the conversation between the two men that carried him. That was silly. 

"Finally. This bitch is heavy." The smaller one sighed, setting him down with the help of the larger man. Andy glared at the silhouette of the smaller man. Wolves had better hearing than humans, did they think he was deaf or something? 

"That's enough, Benjamin." The same smooth voice dismissed. "You and Daniel are free to go now." 
"Yes, Ashley." The husky voice belonging to the larger man, presumably Daniel, said politely and Andy could hear the thud of footsteps grow quiet as he left. 

"Yes, Benjamin?" The voice sighed, showing the slightest hint of irritation. 
"They bit me." Benjamin complained, showing his wrapped hand. 
"I'll be sure to deal with that later, now go, please." 

There was no further speaking, and the door finally shut. Andy listened, not moving a muscle. Was he alone? 

That question was answered for him as a large, masculine hand lifted the white sheet up, setting it on the top of the crate. Next, the hand unlocked the door and pulled it open for him.

"C'mon out.." the voice coaxed him out. Andy didn't dare look up. He didn't want to admit surrender to this cruel system of taking him from his home and throwing him into the paws of the rival pack! With a huff, Andy stood and stepped out, eyes closed stubbornly. He suddenly startled at the unfamiliar surface, hitting the kennel and knocking it over. The sheet fell on top of him, covering his tense body. "Aw.. you're so cute. I can't believe Benjamin says you bit him." 

Andy opened his eyes slowly, glaring at the man from under the sheet.

The man wasn't as funny looking as the two he first saw. This one was slightly tan, perfectly sculpted facial structure, eyes the color of honey... His eyes suddenly widened when he saw where he was. Well- he had no idea where he was, but he knew this wasn't a settling ground. 

The mans eyes widened as well, as he had realized that the creature before him was the most beautiful wolf he had ever laid eyes on. Despite the poor front hall lighting, the delicate white fur still seemed to glow and the eyes... Oh God, the eyes were bluer than the bluest jewel imaginable. They seemed to twinkle with life, sparkling, almost. "Oh my.." He breathed, kneeling down and removing the sheet from the wolf. "I was told you were pretty, but never did I imagine you to be so... angelic..."

Andy stared at him. Who was this man? Was this to be his mate?! He glared and looked around, trotting around him and going to explore the strange new place. 

"You're Andy, aren't you..? From the Biersack clan?" 

Andy stopped and looked over his shoulder. He shifted for the first time in months, standing to his full human height. His hair, unlike his wolf fur, was a long, snarled black mess. His eyes were the same piercing blue, but a bit cloudier. His lips were perfectly plump, a small ring placed on the left side of his lower one. Ashley gaped. Not only was his mate a gorgeous wolf, but also just as beautiful as a person. 

"Whats it to you?" Andy finally spoke, his voice hoarse from not being used in a while. 

Ashleys face fell. So his mate had an attitude, it seemed. 

"I'm Ashley Purdy-"
"Alpha wolf of the Purdy Clan, yeah, yeah, I got the whole speech when I was four." He glared. "My mate-to-be, I've been told?"

"Why- yes. That is correct." Ashley furrowed his brow and eyed his supposed mate. As gorgeous as he was, the attitude was quite the turn off. Not to mention the filthy appearance his human form maintained in the current moment. "Before we discuss anything further... I'm going to have to ask you to bathe. I can't have you getting dirt on my furniture and carpet."

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