The Avestan Viewer -- A Wolf Love Story

Chapter 16 -- A Simple Ceremony (Not)

Dr. Tosell arranged for the Alpha to meet with the she-rogue, Mave, the following week at the pack gym. Stephen wanted to see how she would react to others in a pack setting, and the gym was contained in case she 'went rogue crazy'. He had killed enough crazy-ass rogues to last a lifetime, they couldn't be trusted. But there was something odd going on, and the good Doctor wasn't saying anything.

I decided to mostly wear my ring on a sturdy chain around my neck, the stone was pretty large to wear for everyday use. I needed to talk to Stephen about getting a plain band sometime, I had some money. But I made sure to put it on when I was around Stephen, Tyler or any of his Betas. Stephen didn't want me near the gym, so naturally I wanted to be there. Mave was my protector after all, I could just feel it. There was one way I could go and see what's going on, I'd have to hide on the second floor storage balcony behind some old equipment. I still had to figure out how to mask my scent, but there were ways.

I told my Guard about my plans, we had come to an agreement that I would tell them what I was up to, and they would keep it from their Alpha. Unless Stephen asked them directly using his Alpha 'command voice', then they didn't have a choice but to tell him. But so far Stephen respected my wishes, and wanted the Guard around me since he knew I could escape from them if I wanted to. It was a little juvenile, but our little system worked. It seemed rather childish for an adult woman to stoop to these games, but Alphas were tricky and unpredictable. I should be able to come and go as I please, but Stephen was determined to 'protect' me by whatever means possible.

I was in our pack library researching how to mask my smell when Stephen's scent reached me. I quickly put the book on the shelf behind me and grabbed another random book. I pretended to be reading a book about the history of fur fungus when Stephen walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my growing stomach.

He nuzzled my marks and growled, "What are you doing, Danika?"

I leaned into him and sighed, I loved that man. "Nothing," I replied as innocently as I could. He knew I was lying, and also knew I wasn't going to tell him.

"You're going to Mave's interview aren't you?" he murmured against my ear, then nipped it lightly.

I had a hard time concentrating but told him, "I don't know what you're talking about." If he thought he could use sex as a way to get me to talk, well it just might work. I'd have to be on my guard.

"Uh huh. Well since I'm sure you already have a plan to get in there, how about you sit in the viewing seats with your Guard? You can watch from there."

"Now that you mention it Stephen, I think that would be a great idea."

"Also my parents want to have us over for dinner again, Mother has some ideas for a nursery."

I stopped moving when he said that, the little sneak. "Fine," I said. I liked Stephen's parents, but just wanted to be alone with Stephen. Mostly all the time.

"We have to start being with the pack more, love," Stephen said as he nibbled my neck and shoulders. "We've been given our 'honeymoon' space, and now we need to integrate more."

"Fine," I said again. Now I had to change my underwear again.

Stephen was starting to be noticed by the other library patrons, so I thought it would be best to leave. "We need to go."

I stood up and put the book back on the shelf, or where I thought it might go. Stephen just picked up my original book I was reading and handed it to me. "Are you sure you don't want this one, Mate?"