Alpha Female

Chapter 16

Demon's POV

Pearl would be back in an hour and I was looking forward to seeing her, although I had not felt the intense loneliness that some mates feel when they are apart. That means we will be able to function as two separate packs when we need to be apart from each other without feeling the pain because our bond was strong enough to withstand the distance and time. "Hey, son what are you thinking about" My father asked me as he came to sit next to me in the common territory between mine and Pearls territory. Her marks were fading so would need refreshed when she got back, her other pack mates were keeping them up to date by the smell of it though. "I'm thinking about my mate she will be back in an hour" I replied in a tender tone thinking of her joyous smile.

 "I have to say Damon (Damon is his real name, He changed it to Demon as a deterrent for rouges and challenging packs as no-one wants to face a Demon Alpha) you don't seem to upset that your mate is not by your side, It took me years before I could be away from your mother for the amount of time that you and your mate have just spent apart. The distance is still something I couldn't do" He Spoke thoughtfully. "I know that she is coming back and I've loved her from afar for a long time now. Now that I know she and I are one I can accept the fact that I will see her again and I think that is the knowledge that is keeping me sane" I explained as I didn't want to be overbearing because we each have our own responsibilities. 

"Well I wish you well, I have to get back to the pack call us out when your mate gets back and we can have a joining of the packs" He said in a sure tone before turning to go back to the pack. "We won't be joining packs they will remain separate but we will use this land between the packs as common ground in order to maintain our close bond" I explained before he could leave. "The world sure is changing son, well I wish you all the best, oh and when Pearl gets here give her my regards" He sighed before he did finally walk away shifting into his wolf before racing back to the pack no doubt to see my mother. As I sat there for more time I realised that my father knew it was Pearl who was my mate but I had refused to tell anyone as I had wanted them all to find out together. I bet it was my mother she always has intuitions like these. Oh well I doubt he'll have informed the pack he will leave me to do that as it was my place to tell them.

I waited a little longer and then finally Pearl emerged at the other side of the clearing in her wolf form. I Could tell the rest of her pack were behind her but were waiting to see what there alpha would do even though they no doubt knew what had transpired. Pearl walked trotted towards me before shifting back and greeting me with a breathtaking smile. She reached out her hand and pulled me up before placing a chaste kiss onto my lips. "I missed you but I don't think it was as much as I was supposed to" Pearl whispered. "I understand, it's alright" I said because I knew what she meant. I then swooped down and claimed her lips in a passionate kiss that left us both breathless and grinning like idiots who were finally together. The vibration of the bond we share vibrating between us. 

I called my pack with a howl and waited until they all came to the clearing. Pearl gestured for her pack to come closer as well while we stood in the middle between both packs. I could see the confusion on my packs faces and the worry on the faces of Pearls pack members. "Now everyone I know we all know each other as allies and friends. However, Pearl Scarlett Alpha of the highland Creak pack is my mate as I found out a few days ago. Now I know what your all thinking and no the packs will not be joining together as they work better as two separate entities. So the all female pack is going to stay that way until all its members want to let more males into their midst. We will use this area between our lands as common space, there will be some houses built here if any of us want to live closer. I hope that by living alongside each other in unity and friendship will be good for us all" I Stated with pride and authority in my voice the packs howled and cheered there encouragement.

"You may all go back to your daily routines now we will call you when more knowledge of our new arrangements are known" Yelled Pearl at which the wolves surrounding us chuckled before they returned to their prospective packs. I was then left alone in the clearing with my love. "We will have no problem running the packs separately dear as our experiment just proved. We can be away from each other longer than other mates can" I spoke tenderly as I reached over and pushed a stray lock of hair from out of her face. "Thank goodness, I didn't want to give up my pack or position for anyone not even my second chance" She replied so timidly I beamed that she was willing to show me her vulnerability and Just that had remembered the fact that I knew we loved each other so deeply. "It's alright, i was hoping we could build a home hear in the neutral lands and commute to our packs for our duties" I admitted as the thought was more than a little appealing that we wouldn't have to spend to much time apart. 

"I don't see why not, I'll leave all the house building to you" Pearl agreed with a genuine full smile it took my breath away. I picked her up and swung her around in my arms before pulling her into me and giving her a scorching kiss. A giggle of joy left her lips when we pulled apart the sound making me feel all warm inside. "Now this is what our mate should always be"  my wolf told me in the most sincere tone I had ever heard. "I'm sorry our first mate didn't want to be with us" I told him in an apologetic voice. "Don't be, she was right she wasn't what we needed Pearl and her wolf are. They are perfect and they are ours" He growled possessively making a rush of possessiveness rush up my spine making my pull Pearl closer to me. 

"Demon, I love you" Pearl whispered and my heart beat erratically in my chest as tears of joy sprung to my eyes. "I love you too Pearl and I always will" I confessed as a tear escaped from my eye which she wiped away. I felt a rush of contentment and purpose in the happiness I could bring to her and I couldn't wait to see where our journey would take us. "Pearl, I hate to bring down the mood but my pack expects an heir with my blood even though I would have no problem letting one of your daughters take over" I mumbled ashamed of myself for putting the wants of my pack before her. "Hey don't worry it's to be expected, I will provide you with an heir because I want to not because your pack want me too. And I want to have a pup or pups with you because you and I are in it for the long run now" She explained in an assured way making me feel silly for second guessing myself. "Thank you so much sweetheart" I husked into her ear before claiming her lips in another kiss. We spent the next few hours locked in a lovers embrace wishing the pleasure would never end after which we went our separate ways and I had my builders sit down and plan out mine and Pearls new house.