Stronger As One

Departed Lover

My head was pounding from all the crying I've done. I never used to be such a soft person.. But I also was never really given the chance. All the anger growing up probably stemmed from having to hide everything I was feeling and right now I missed Jason... I missed him so much..

I whimpered softly as I stared at the door, waiting for the witch to walk in at any moment.

The door knob slowly started turning and my heart rate picked up. My ears flattened back as I waited to see who it was.

Don't worry it's Dom. My wolf reassured me.

I sighed in relief and relaxed my body, watching as he opened the door carrying in a dog bowl.

Are you fucking kidding me right now? I am actually being treated like a dog. Dog collar.. Dog bed.. And now a dog bowl.

Dom set the bowl in front of me, "Here's food.." His voice broke ever so slightly.

I found myself shifting so I could speak to him. The collar weighed me down and I slumped to the floor.

"Are you a wolf?" I asked against the floor.

He chuckled, "Yes I am."  He stared at the wall for a moment lost in thought. I let my mind wander as well. I was so curious on who he was and why he was stuck serving her and what exactly her need was for me. My eyes drifted to a window the sat towards the ceiling. I could escape out the window.. but first I would have to get out of this damn collar. Based on intuition I feel as if my cold bite would have no effect on the metal. I gently ran my hand along the chain and used the strength I had to sit up.

"Why are you stuck here with her?" I asked.

Dom looked to the door, before turning back and sitting on the floor against the door. He hiked up his legs and let out a soft sigh.

"She's a witch werewolf hybrid and I was the unlucky soul to be destined as her mate." He paused, " I'll spare you the gritty details.. But I ended up dying. She wasn't accepting of my passing and utilizing dark magic she brought me back to life. I'm confined to her and there's nothing I can do. Now for you on the other hand.. This pack we are apart of are extremely stingy. They're mainly very wealthy wolves who lack any diversity and have their perfect little white picket fences and families. She's been wanting a more pure looking wolf as her 'pet' to show that she has an omega under her."

I growled lowly, " I am not an omega."

"But are you submissive?"

I lowered my eyes and looked away.

"Exactly. But.. I will get you out. You have a mate you need to get back too."

"How did you..." I didn't get to finish my question before he began responding.

"His scent is on you."

Oh.

"How am I gonna get out of here?" I whimpered softly.

"Well since you're a submissive wolf.." His voice trailed off.

I cocked my head to the side.

He paused for a moment and locked the door quickly. "Well ya see.. You can go into heat.." He said, slightly embarrassed by the topic. My cheeks flamed up and I stared wide eyed him.

"Wh-what?" Was all I managed. He laughed and spoke "Yeah.. male wolves who are with another male can go into heat.. and a very select few can actually reproduce, only the submissive wolf though. Some have a special cavity that allows the chance to have pups, and you're most likely going to be going into heat very soon and I know Janice hates when then happens. Wolves in heat attract a lot of unwanted attention, especially when away from your mate." He explained to me.

I stared at him confused.

"I know how to cast spells... so I can speed up the heat to cause it now.."

"Will it hurt?" I asked in a whisper.

"Maybe.. I don't know..So.. want me to do that?" He asked.

I nodded, wanting to be in the arms of my mate. Dom gently rest his hand on my shoulder, his eyes shut gently and he murmured soft words. A loud banging caused both of us to jump. Dom fell backwards with a thud.

"Dom you almost done in there!?" The devil's voice rattled the door.

"Yes Ma'am, I'm almost done!" Dom yelled back.

"I'll do it later.. I promise" He whispered and rose to his feet, unlocking the door and opening it for Janice. She stood there with both hands on her hips.

"Get me the leash! I'm taking the mutt for a walk." She commanded.

Dom nodded and darted from the room.

"Shift." She asked while looking at her chipping nail polish.

"No." I growled at her. She froze and slowly looked down at me. Her eyes swirled with anger.

"No? HA! You think you can tell me no? " She vanished for a second before appearing in front of me. Her nails seemed to extend as she brought her hand to my shoulder. Her fingers curled up, her sharp nails scrapping across my back. I bit my lip but forced my eyes to stay open. I felt a warm liquid slowly slide down my back as she lifted her hand up.

"Now shift mutt." Her voice strong and firm. She stood back up as Dom walked back in with a large purple leash in hand. He gave it to her and left the room without another word.

I felt defeated. I have no choice. I allowed my body to shift back to my white wolf.

Moments later I was lying on the ground with four large paws. I slowly rose and shook out my fur looking up at Janice. She grinned and gently replaced the chain with the purple leash.

"Oh everyone is going to be so jealous! I have a giant white pet. I will be the talk of the neighborhood!" She started walking out of the room and I knew better than to fight back right now. Especially being on her turf.

I silently followed behind her, we walked outside and into the warm afternoon air. Beautiful white houses sat on lushes green grass. Women were outside watering colorful flowers or walking with friends. Some men where mowing there laws or drinking a beer on their patios.

Dom was right. This is the 'perfect' little neighborhood.

People started to take notice of me and stopped whatever they were doing to stare. They didn't even try to be subtle with it! They just stared.

"Ha! I was right!" She exclaimed. She was walking with her head held high as she dragged me along past the cookie cutter homes.

Wait.. Now that we're no longer back in the house..

I stopped walking and grew stiff. Janice walked the length of the leash before stumbling slightly when I wasn't moving with her. She spun around and narrowed her eyes on me. I returned the glare and sat my butt down on the concrete.

"Come on mutt," She hissed.

I shook my head. I heard a few chuckles and laughs from onlookers. Janice's face turned bright red and she looked close to fuming.

She suddenly started mouthing words that I couldn't make out. Pain slowly crept through my legs, I slumped forward as the pain turned into a numb feeling. It continued to creep through out my whole body till I felt numb and tingly. Janice let out a harsh laugh before snapping her fingers.

My eyes shut and I couldn't make a sound. Panic began rising in me as I completely lost awareness of my surroundings.