[Ongoing Serial Novel][Werewolf] [MIW] In our world, for every female pup born there were five very eager and wanton males waiting for her to turn of age. Some packs considered their females to be ripe at sixteen, but my great-grandfather had establ...
Ryan was exhausted as he watched his cousin spar with a large punching bag, trying to bob and weave effectively in preparation for a real-live wolf opponent. Admittedly, he was doing a decent job and his musculature was clearly much further defined than when he began his training; his tank top showed that he had committed and had been working out.
"You can't have my woman," Vinny was hissing as he punched the bag. "She's my mate!"
Ryan rolled his eyes and sighed. "You're training to be a Delta, which means you have to protect the ENTIRE pack, Vin. Not just Isolde."
Vinny stepped out of the line of fire, wiped sweat from his forehead and frowned. "My mate is with pup, so she is the most important member of the pack."
"My mate just gave birth to our first pup," Ryan offered with a whimsical smile. "And yet she cannot be the most important member of the pack when I am doing my duties as Beta. I have to put our entire pack first in my mind. You must understand that by protecting our pack's lands and keeping everyone safe, you are keeping your mate and your pup safe."
The younger man considered this idea, turning it over in his mind slowly and chewing on his bottom lip. "E says that you know what you're talking about, so I'm going to trust you on this one!"
Ryan snorted. "Should I be glad that your mate likes me for whatever reason?"
Vinny walked over to where he had left a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap, and took a large sip. "My mate is absolutely perfect in every way, cousin. You do not know perfection until you've gazed into the depths of her blues eyes and witnessed her very soul. It's beautifully stunning! She changed my life!"
"Honestly?" his cousin smiled, clapping him on the back in a show of masculine support. "I never thought that I would see you like this, so I think, in some way, I understand. Loving Isolde has changed you, Vincenzo. I'm very proud of the wolf that you are becoming!"
At this, his cousin turned, wrapped his arms around Ryan, and hugged the older wolf. "Thanks, man," he actually sniffled a bit. "I feel it too. I feel like I'm a new version of myself, a better one."
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