Within the Forest (Werewolf Solangelo AU)

Chapter Sixty-Six: Werewolf

Will's POV

Today.. Nico seemed distracted. I didn't know why. He said he was fine every time I asked, but it was obvious he wasn't. I have no idea why he sees so quiet all of a sudden. I've finally decided I have had enough of worrying and decided to ask again. And this time, I wasn't taking no for an answer.

I walked around the pack, finding Nico after a little while. He was playing with a group of pups. It was adorable. I watched for a while before Nico finally noticed me. He stared at me for a second before gently telling the kids to go back home. My heart almost melting hearing them say, "Yes Alpha!" before running off. I smiled at Nico as he walked up to me, then remembered why I was looking for him in the first place.

"Are you feeling okay?" I asked, cupping Nico's cheek. He blushed at that, reaching his own hand up to keep mine there but didn't respond for a little while.

"I'm fine Will," He said finally, his hand pulling mine away as he turned his head away. "Why do you keep asking."

"Because you're not fine.." I sighed. "It's obvious. I can tell."

Nico just shook his head again. He then tried to walk away. I grabbed him again, pulling him to me. He squirmed. "W-Will.."

"Angel, please?" Sol's voice spoke out. Nico blushed, biting his lip before sighing.

"I dunno.." he mumbled. "I just.. how long do werewolves live?"

"I.." I trailed off, not exactly sure. I knew it was for a long time, longer than most humans, but I wasn't exactly sure the range of years. "A.. long time?"

Nico gave me a look and I rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly. "I don't know. Why?"

"Because I'm not a werewolf," he mumbled, finally resting against me. "What.. what if I die before you die? It won't kill you too, right?"

I visibly stiffened at that, Sol giving a sharp growl in my head. Nico stared at me, wanting a real answer to his question. "It won't.." I finally managed. "I'll.. I'll just become colorblind. But I won't get a second mate. It doesn't work like that. I only have you.."

Nico groaned, leaning against me again. "That makes me feel better.." he grumbled sarcastically. I frowned, pulling him away a bit so I could look at him.

"Nico, why do you care? What's the matter?"

"Like I said! I'm not a werewolf! That's the matter."

I paused for a moment, staring at him. "Why do you suddenly care? I don't.."

"Because you should!" Nico snapped. "You can't be a real Alpha if I'm not a werewolf!"

"What are you talking about?!"

"I can't do anything! I can't protect the pack, I can't even leave pack grounds without the danger of being killed, heck I can't even have a baby with you! I heard male werewolves can have kids! I can't!"

I sighed, dragging my hand down my face. "Nico.. okay only some male werewolves can have babies. Those are called "carriers" and they aren't very common. Which I find strange since males can go into heat- but that doesn't matter! I don't care if you're human! I never cared! And I will never care!"

Nico stared at me for a second before throwing his arms around me and gripping my shirt. I gladly hugged him back, resting my chin on the top of his head. "Neeks, why is this suddenly such a big problem for you?"

"I just.." Nico trailed off for a moment before speaking again. "It's just.. Will.."

"What?"

"Can I ask you something? And you promise not to freak out?"

I hesitated. "Um.. yes?"

Nico took a breath before stepping backwards and locking eyes with me. I almost shivered as a strong wave of deja vu hit me. I realized this was almost exactly the way Nico asked to be marked. I really hoped he wasn't going to ask what I thought he was going to ask.

"Will?"

"Yes?"

Nico took another deeo breath, closing his eyes as if to try and work up the courage to speak. Then, like ripping off a bandaid, he spat out:

"Will, can you turn me into a werewolf?"