Mini

My New Home*

Inside the car, I see Xander beside me the Alpha in the passenger and the third man in the driver's seat.

Catching my gaze, Xander introduces me. "That is our Beta Chris... Chris, this is Mini."

"I believe her name is Marie." The Alpha says.

"Everyone calls me Mini, sir." I tell him.

"Hmmm... It's not a very dignified name for a Luna, though is it... Mini... it makes you sound... less than... oh, and you can call me Connor... or dad if you want. you're family now." The Alpha says.

"That seems disrespectful, sir... you are an Alpha... and a powerful one at that." I whisper the last bit. He laughs.

"It's not disrespectful if you have permission, Marie... I don't want to be the big bad wolf in your story, so please don't treat me as if I am." The... Connor responds. Little does he know his son has already secured that position.

I don't respond. I just watch the trees pass as we drive away. I feel pressure on my hand, and the buzzing reaches a painful level. He pulls away.

"Marie, are you ok?" Xander asks me.

"What's wrong?" Connor asks from the front seat.

"It's nothing." I say, holding my head. "Just this buzzing in my head."

"Did I make it worse?" Xander asks.

"What makes you think that boy?" Connor asks harshly.

"Well, it hurt her when I took her hand." He answers

"Hmmm... your brother told me about your condition. I was worried... but not so much now... do me a favor, Marie. Move to the middle." I reluctantly scoot to the middle pressed against Xander's side. The buzzing spikes again, and I scream in pain.

"What the crap dad?!" Xander yells, moving me back to my seat. Once he lets go, the pain lessens.

"Just a test... I think our little Marie will be whole again soon." Connor responds

The rest of the trip was taken in silence. Xander and I pinned ourselves to opposing doors, avoiding all contact.

"Here we are!" Connor calls as we pull up to a massive mansion. "Home sweet home."

As the car stops, Connor and Xander jump out. Connor opens the door for me as Xander grabs my bag. I step out, and Connor closes the door. My jaw drops as I see the building in front of me. It is massive and beautiful.

"I take it you approve?" Connor asks.

"I've never seen someplace this big." I answer.

"Our pack is nearly 400 strong... we need the room." He says and walks inside.

"Does the whole pack live here?" I ask Xander as he comes up beside me.

"No, the elders have a wing, the omegas as another, the third is for ranking members. Each rank has their own floor, so we are on the fourth." He explains.

"We?!" I say.

"Well, yeah?! You would be on the Alpha floor... you're my mate, what did you expect?" He says. I don't get a chance to respond as a tall skinny brunette grabs him around the neck, kissing his cheek.