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Prologue Alex Jones' POV
Alpha Jackson said that I was going to travel among the various packs to bolster our relationships with as many packs as we possibly could. Also, while doing that I would be able to look for my mate among the other packs.
I had hoped to find my mate for the past three years, but had so far not found him. I know that I will know him when I meet him, for my dreams have revealed this to me. Don't get me wrong, I have had many offers to share my bed, but I always turned them down. I just had a feeling that there was something missing, and I knew that bedding random people would not fill that empty space.
I know that it is not uncommon for people to have relationships prior to finding their mates, especially if it takes a while to find them. While the temptation to experience the pleasures that would come from being with someone other than my mate was strong, I wanted to give that special gift to that person who was made just for me.
Fated mates are special. They are that one person out there that were made for each other. They complete each other and I wanted to find my other half. I knew that he was out there somewhere looking for me.
"Alex, it's time for dinner," my mom called from downstairs.
"Ok, Mom, be right there," I replied, and I headed to the bathroom to wash my hands.
My bedroom window was open and I could smell the steaks that dad was grilling outside. I couldn't believe it when my stomach growled loudly; I hadn't realized how hungry I was. It was then that I remembered that it had been several hours since I'd had food, what with all the laundry and packing I'd been doing.
My parents fixed all of my favorite foods for me tonight before I left on my journey Monday morning. There were steaks, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, and coleslaw. Tomorrow night the pack was throwing me a going away party, even though I really didn't want one. It was still a nice gesture for them to do that, especially with me being more of a loner. Most wolves are social creatures. I wasn't sure that I wanted to be around all those mated wolves. However; I knew that I would go just to have a good time hanging with my friends before I left.
As I walked downstairs, I saw my mom crying on my dad's shoulder.
"You do realize that I am coming back, right?"
"Yes, we know that Son, but we'll miss you while you're gone. I'll worry about you until you are back home safely," replied Mom, dabbing at her tears.
Dad grasped my shoulder with a frown and said, "Son, we love you and this is a great honor that Alpha Jackson and Alpha Jamie are bestowing on you. Don't take this lightly, because while you might be looking for your mate, you are also representing this pack."
"I know, Dad. I will be responsible and respectful while I'm visiting these other packs," I stated with irritation.
Alex's Dad's POV
I went into my office to have some space and trying not to think about how Alex could embarrass our family and this pack. He's never had this much responsibility before, nor has he had many dealings with other packs. However, I was very proud that he was picked for this important mission.
I knew that I could never let on how I truly felt about Alpha Jamie and Alpha Jackson, because that would be justification for being kicked out of the pack. Even though Jackson and Jamie were nice enough, they would not tolerate being disrespected. Look at what they did to Sarah simply because she would not accept and respect having gay Alphas. No other pack would take me in if I showed disrespect and disloyalty to my current Alphas.
I never could understand how the pack would stand behind gay Alphas. They're an abomination, and I wish that Jamie had lost that fight with the Cajun Red Pack's Alpha. When Alpha Josh, the Cajun Red Pack's Alpha and Jamie's dad had Jackson kidnapped, they allowed Sarah and another she-wolf to repeatedly rape him. When Alpha Michael, Jackson's father, and Jamie showed up to get him, Alpha Josh challenged him to a fight. Hd didn't even know that Jamie could shift or that he was a white wolf, which is a rare and powerful werewolf. During the fight, Alpha Josh was killed because he would not submit and continued to fight instead. If only ithad been reversed and Jamie had died, then the pack would not have gay Alpha's and we would be a more respected pack.
I hate that I have to do the artificial insemination with Jessie on Monday, but to refuse or even not do it correctly could cause me to be dismissed as Pack Doctor. Alpha Jackson would surely see it as a sign of disrespect if I did not do the procedure correctly. Showing that kind of disrespect could cause Felicia and me to be kicked out of the pack.
Growing up, if you weren't meant to have a child, then you didn't. There was no way of getting someone else to have your children for you. I remember one particular couple who couldn't get pregnant, no matter how hard they tried. She was considered a failure to her mate for not being able to provide children for him, and a failure to the pack for not helping it grow. As far as I'm concerned, that should be how things are viewed today.
Alex's POV
I watched the movie "Taken", then headed upstairs to check my e-mail and Facebook. Alpha Jackson had e-mailed me the travel plans, and I printed them out. Immediately, I put them in my computer bag so I would not lose them, as I was known to do.
Once that was taken care of, I quickly stripped down to my boxers and climbed in bed with my journal to make an entry.
Saturday, June 1st,
I miss Uncle Simon every day, but it is starting to get easier as time goes on.
My parents were kind of weird today. Dad acted like he thought I would be an embarrassment and Mom acted like I was going away and never coming back. I hope it doesn't take me too long to find my mate on this journey and we could make the rest of the journey together. It would give us time to get to know one another before I have to introduce him to my pack.
I can't believe this week has flown by like it has. It seems like just yesterday that Alpha Jackson told me about this trip and now it's Saturday night, and I leave on Monday morning.
I was getting tired, so I laid my pen and journal on my bedside table before turning off the light. It wasn't long before I was asleep and dreaming about the upcoming trip. I dreamt that not all the packs were going to bereceptive to aligning with a pack that has a gay Alpha couple. I didn't want to fail, but I just could not see the more traditional packs agreeing to it. I also dreamt of finding my mate with his emerald-green eyes that seemed to peer into my very soul.
I slept hard and woke up refreshed the next morning. I could smell the bacon and eggs that Mom was cooking downstairs and it caused my stomach to growl loudly. I looked at my bedside clock and saw that it was after nine o'clock. I got up and headed into my bathroom to get a shower and start my day. After getting out of the shower, I got dressed and headed downstairs for breakfast.
"Mom, where's Dad?" I asked before taking a bite of a piece of bacon.
"He had an emergency come up at the office. Apparently one of his pregnant patients went into labor early. So are you all packed and ready for tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I just have yesterday and today's clothes that will need to be washed before I leave, but that's all. I'll pack my laptop after I check my e-mail tonight."
"I can finish up your laundry tonight for you."
"Thanks, Mom, I appreciate you offering to do that for me, but I'll be able to do that tonight after the party."
After breakfast, I cleaned the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher before I headed out to do some yard work for mom. I pulled the weeds out of the flower beds and ran the trimmer around the edge of the house and driveway, I enjoyed being out in nature; I think that most werewolves do. I especially enjoyed being able to plant something and watch it grow.
I finished mowing and weeding the yard before coming inside to get cleaned up again. I knew I should have waited when I took my shower this morning, but I'm one of those who likes to be clean. Once I was clean again, I grabbed my book that I had read each night before bed, Mr. Anonymous by K.C. Grim which was on the bedside table. I have always enjoyed reading, which is partly why I majored in English when I was in college.
If dad knew what I was reading he would be livid. Dad says that he has "no use for gays that they are an abomination, and they should be wiped off the face of the earth."
That was the main reason that I was hoping that my mate would be high up in the pack, so that I would not have to come back here to live, but I also knew that I could never turn my back on my pack.
I got so wrapped up in my book that the next time I looked at the clock, it was time to start getting ready for my pack-held going away party. I would have rather just spent the night at home, but I knew that wasn't an option. I got up and changed into my black fitted jeans and an emerald-green t-shirt before I headed over to the pack house for the party.
When I got to the pack house, I put a smile on my face and went through the gate to the backyard. Everyone else was already having a good time. People were dancing and there was a karaoke machine set up that some were taking advantage of. Some were drinking and singing off-key, but they were enjoying themselves. I hoped there were not a lot of hangovers in the morning.
Alpha Jamie saw me standing there and waved me over to him.
"Are you ready for tomorrow, Alex?" Alpha Jamie asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be. I'm all packed, except for the few clothes that I wore yesterday and today," I replied.
"Are you nervous?" asked Alpha Jackson.
"Yes sir. I've never done anything like this before. I'm scared that I will screw it up and be an embarrassment to the pack."
"Don't be nervous. We know that you will do fine. You are an asset to the pack and you will find your mate in your travels. That will probably happen when you least expect it," commented Alpha Jamie.
"Thanks, Alpha Jamie. I appreciate your confidence in me and I will do my best to make you guys proud of me.
"Go ahead and mingle with your friends. Have some fun tonight and we will see you off in the morning," stated Alpha Jackson.
"Thank you. Let me congratulate you on the upcoming birth. Jessie will be a good mother and you two will make awesome dads."
"Thanks, Alex. We're excited about it and are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives," Alpha Jamie said before they walked away and into the party mix.
I knew that night was supposed to be about having fun with my pack, but I couldn't relax. My nerves were so stressed because I was worried about somehow screwing up.
After mingling with Jess, Janet, and TJ for a couple of hours, I left to go finish my laundry and get a good night's sleep. I slept well for the next several hours, but was woken up from my dream of a guy I didn't know. I looked at the bedside clock and saw that it was six in the morning.
I decided to pull out my journal and write about my dream.
Monday, June 3rd,
I dreamed of a large built man with, jet black hair and green eyes the color of emeralds. I have had this dream for the last week and it is driving me crazy.
I know that this has to be my mate, but I don't know when or where I will find him. I have heard that sometimes mates dream of each other before they actually meet.
Oh well, it's time to start getting ready to load up the car before heading out. I can tell that Mom is already up and is cooking up a storm.
When I sniff the air I smell bacon, sausage, hash browns, and either pancakes or waffles that mom was fixing for me.
I got up and put my journal back in my bag. I headed for the bathroom to take a shower. While I was drying off, I looked in the mirror and saw a good-looking man, if I do say so myself. I was almost six feet tall, with washboard abs, brown hair, and blue, almost lavender eyes. I stood at the sink to shave and tried to look deep into my eyes to see what others possibly saw when they looked at me.
All I saw was a lonely guy who needed a shave. I don't think that I am drop dead gorgeous or even spectacular to look at, but I am still very handsome. I have had my share of offers from the she-wolves, and even a few shy male wolves in the pack, but none of them were my mate.
I finished shaving, got dressed, and headed downstairs. I saw my parents in the kitchen getting ready to eat, so I sat down and decided to pack the car after breakfast.
I was right about what I had smelled for breakfast. And she had made both pancakes and waffles!
"Mom, you do know I'm coming back, right?" I asked, knowing that I asked this yesterday.
"I know, but I want you to leave with a full belly so that you don't get hungry early on," she replied.
"Thank you, Mom, for such a wonderful breakfast."
Silence was soon upon the table as we all got lost in our thoughts of what today would bring. When breakfast was done, I rinsed the dishes and loaded the dishwasher for Mom, then headed upstairs to grab my bags that I would be taking on the trip.
I took a look around my room to make sure that I had gotten everything, and wondered when I would be back home, sleeping in my own bed. My room had not changed much since high school. There were still sport posters on my taupe colored walls, along with pictures of some of my high school friends.
When I got downstairs, Mom and Dad were both waiting by the door for me. I could tell that Mom was already on the verge of tears.
"Stay in touch, Son, to let us know how you're doing," Mom said as she pulled me into a tight hug. I could tell that she didn't want to let me go.
"Bye, Mom. I will stay in touch and call at least once a week. "
"Son, be on your best behavior and represent us well," Dad said with a slap to the shoulder.
"Will do, Dad. I'll miss you guys, but I'll be home before you know it."
As I was loading the car, Alphas Jamie and Jackson walked up to me. "You ready for this?" asked Alpha Jackson.
"Yeah, I think so. I'm ready to get started now. I just hope I don't screw this up for the pack," I replied.
"I'm sure that you will do fine. Just stay in touch and have fun. Don't take it too seriously," said Alpha Jamie. They each shook my hand before I got into the car.
As I climbed into my green Chevy Tahoe, I was once again reminded of the generosity of the Alphas. They were giving me the use of one of the pack vehicles so that extra miles were not wearing down my own car. Along with the use of the vehicle, they had also given me a pack credit card to use for gas, hotel rooms, and any necessary purchases along the way. I was glad to have a decent sized car for comfort with all the driving that I would be doing.
With one last look in the mirror, I could see Mom and Dad standing on the front porch next to my Alphas. Mom, of course, was crying, and Dad was trying to comfort her. I turned the key, put it in drive, and drove away. I got to the stop sign at the end of the street before I realized how bad my hands were shaking on the steering wheel.