My Possessive Werewolf Mate (Who is Also My Step-Brother...)

Lore

A/N: As things are about to ramp up, here is some background information for werewolves in this world.

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An excerpt from a passed down book on Werewolf Lore from Bedburg's Alpha Alaric Stubbe's personal library (translated from German to English):

"...the mating process of the modern werewolf involves three pillars: First Sight, Marking, and Knotting. First Sight is when the werewolf sees their mate for the first time, initiating the bond immediately. Marking is the process in which the more dominant in the mated pair will bite down onto their mate's left shoulder, leaving a mark that signifies that said mate is taken. Although uncommon, a mate may be marked multiple times by different werewolves, with the first one possessing the strongest claim. Lastly, knotting is the final step in the mating process, solidifying the bond between mates. This is accomplished by...

"...a Mate is a werewolf's reason for living. Unlike most creatures, a werewolf possesses the capability to detect their mate upon first sight. The bond is instantaneous and unbreakable, and it serves to strengthen the werewolf's fortitude and abilities within the pack. This is more so true for an Alpha, who is often paired with a mate who will be able to compliment their strengths and shore up their weaknesses. In turn, due in part to their deeper connection with their lupine instincts, an Alpha will prove to be a much more territorial mate than the average werewolf...

"...in addition to strengthening pack bonds, mates also ground one another. Mated werewolves will spend most, if not all, of their time together because of the instinctual drive to be closer to one another. Without one another by their side, the werewolf can often times exhibit signs of depression, including sleeplessness, aggression, and social isolation. If an Alpha is separated from their mate for prolonged periods of time, the symptoms tend to vary; however, a common symptom is the tendency to go feral. Unfortunately, if a werewolf's mate is a human, said human will not initially feel the bond due to the species' dull senses. In rare cases such as these, a human will often times view the werewolf's desire for closeness as extreme possessiveness, especially when the werewolf is an Alpha..."

"...in extremely rare cases, a werewolf (and in even rarer circumstances, a human) may possess the innate ability to have multiple werewolf suitors. The reason for this phenomena is unknown, however, it has been suggested that the mate will produce stronger pups or they will prove to be a respectable Luna. Regardless, the individual in question will attract any mateless male werewolves to them, each one of them viewing them as their mate. This often leads to numerous werewolves attempting to court the mate as theirs, each one trying to win them over with one thought in mind: Claim. Please note, that although it is frowned upon in some packs, kidnapping is not a ruled out tactic for courting one's mate in situations such as these..."