Kye

They had been moving furniture into the house all day. It was not a large house and there wasn't much furniture making the task that much easier. Kye, Calben and Mark had complained loudly until Kias got to the furniture for one of the bedrooms and couldn't understand why his wolf was purring. Kias tried to pinpoint the exact moment Balthset went from being a rage fueled monster to a calm happy pup with little success. All he knew was that moving things into this room had settled the beast within.

As he carefully arranged the stuffed animals on the bed he heard his father call out from down stairs. "Boys come on down and meet the new trauma surgeon!" He sighed as he followed the sound of his two best friends rushing down the stairs and into the yard. It ment they were down for now. "Remember boys, Derik Laufy'ett is a veteran. He and I served together until he lost his leg. It's my understanding that he is married and has a stepdaughter so be nice. Derik is a good friend. Basic rules are, one don't make fun of her, two don't bully her and three under no circumstances are you to try and sleep with her, Kye!" The alpha glared at Kias pointedly.

"Why are you looking at me?" He snapped as his hackles raised.

"Calben is gay and Mark..... actually I'm not sure about Mark. But you are the one who has slept with every unmated female in a 300 mile radius!" He snapped back sending Balthset grumbling to the back of Kye's mind. He had not wanted to leave the room.

"I'll be civil with them and keep it rated g with his stepdaughter. What's her name by the way?" Kye rolled his eyes and ignored his wolf's mutters about wild flowers in the rain.

"Not sure he didn't say. Here they are now." A large black truck with full crew cab pulled up into the driveway. Kye and his friends moved to help the passenger out when suddenly the back passenger door flew open and a crimson haired bomb launched into his open arms. He caught the beautiful girl easily.

"Mate!" He growled before he could even process what had happened. At that her eyes met his and her pine green eyes shined with an emotion he couldn't quiet place. Her overly large breasts were pressed into his chest as they heaved. Her pale skin was like fresh milk and as smooth as porcelain. Her tiny waist and delicate features spoke of fae blood in her veins and her hips told of a succubus somewhere in her line. She half smiled with her hands on his bare shoulders. He could hear Calben and Mark laughing loudly to his right but didn't care. His body was ablaze with desire.

"Please put me down." Her voice was soft and melodic and her breath smelled of peppermint. He watched her eyes for any indication that she would reconsider as he slowly lowered her to the ground. There was a quick flash of disappointment in her perfect eyes but it was quickly covered. He was just about to take her in his arms again when she spoke for the second time. "Now, introductions. I'm Kathrine, or Kat, if you like. And these are my parents, Derik and Esther Laufy'ett."

"Kye. Kye Thorson. A pleasure." He said quickly as he extended his hand. She bit her lip as she put her hand in his and he swore he heard her moan ever so slightly. Best to let her know that they were not in fact alone. "This is Calben and Mark. They're my two best friends." He indicated the two who were almost rolling on the ground.

'Better not sleep with her!' Calben linked.

'Yeah! Wouldn't want to disappoint your dad!' Mark added. A cold wind kicked up suddenly from the north and Kat shivered. It was then that he realized she was wearing a thin dark green spaghetti strap tank top and denim short shorts. Cias stepped closer to her and she easily folded herself into his strong arms for warmth. "Let's go inside." He suggested and guided her towards the door while he glared at his friends. 'Grab her bag jackass.' He growled at the two of them.

Once inside he sat on the couch and pulled her into his lap as Mark and Calben followed, Mark carrying what was clearly Kat's over night bag. He put it at the bottom of the stairs and joined them in the living room. Soon Kat drifted off to sleep and they stopped talking in favor of a more private conversation. 'Dude, how are you going to explain to her that she is fated to be with you?' Calben asked.

'I'm more concerned about weither or not we are genetically compatible with humans.' Mark interjected.

'It won't matter if he can't get her to sleep with him!' Calben snapped back. Kye just rubbed Kat's back in soothing circles as he listened to them argue back and forth. After thirty minutes Mark had his fists balled and looked ready to kill Calben. He opened his mouth to shout and Kye growled low at him.

'Kat has dark circles under her eyes! She needs her rest!' Balthset barked into the link. Kat moaned and shifted in his lap. Just then Derik entered the room. This was certainly not a bedding den and Balthset was pissed. He bared his teeth in a silent snarl.

"Derik, not a good idea. Unless you want to lose another limb." His father said from the door.

"Why not? It's time for dinner and she really needs to eat." Derik informed him.

"She's asleep right now and I'm guessing that she hasn't gotten much sleep lately."

"Balthset is in control now, Alpha." Mark sighed defeatedly.

"Maybe we make her a plate. Boys come eat." He motioned for Calden and Mark to follow him and they did reluctantly.

"I'm still confused as to why I would lose a limb?"

"When we find our mate we become extremely protective. He won't leave her because this is too public. He also won't leave her until the unmated males leave. It's just in his nature...." Kye knew his father was explaining everything to Derik but heard no more as they moved down the hall towards the kitchen.

He didn't really care. He just laid his head back and closed his eyes as he relaxed into his mate's scent. A sudden smell of antiseptic and blood caught his attention and something soft was draped over him. He opened his eyes and looked at the woman standing near by. This must be the trauma surgeon that was making huge waves in werewolf medicinal research.

"Your friends went home." She smiled gently and Kye could see where Kat got that beautiful smile from. He nodded to acknowledge her statement. "I brought you a plate too." She handed him a plate that was piled high with food.

"Thanks." He said quietly as he looked her over. She was at least twenty pounds underweight and he could practically see her skeletal structure. Clearly Kat had gotten her looks from her mother. "Are you going to eat?" He asked without thinking.

"I already ate." She replied quickly and scurried upstairs to put Kat's bag in her room. Kye wasn't sure if he should believe her. But just then Derik walked in and shook his head at Kye who looked at him confused.

"Her ex is a real piece of shit!" Derik growled, pure rage on his face.

"What do you mean?"

"If I ever meet him, he will leave in a body bag!"

"A little dark for you, Derik. I'm sure you're biased."

"Esther has an eating disorder." His snarled was almost non existent. "And, until she was twelve, he had half custody of Kat. She is still in out patient treatment for the eating disorder he caused!" Silence filled the room after the statement. "Like I said, if I ever come face to face with that rat bastard, he can pray to his puny, nonexistent God, or to Odin himself. Nothing will save him from me!"

Kye decided to eat in silence as he thought about what had just been revealed to him about his sweet Kat. If her father ever got within fifteen feet of her, a child's pale would be to big for what would be left of him. After eating he held Kat with no blanket. She was soaked in sweat and seemed to be shifting alot. Derik and his father had returned to the kitchen to play card games and drink.

Kye wasn't sure when he fell asleep but he did. He only knew because he woke up to a sudden blow to the groin. He huffed loudly as he rolled off the couch clutching his injured jewls. He whimpered as Derik and his father rushed into the room from the kitchen. A loud pounding was coming from upstairs as Dr. Laufy'ett also rushed to see what the commotion was all about.

"I'm so sorry Kye!" Kat whimpered apologetically.

"Hahaha! I told she would go for the dick! Pay up Eirik!" Derik laughed loudly.

"I still don't get how you knew she would wake up in a panic like that." His dad said in shocked disbelief.

"Experience. On our first hunting trip she woke up and shot me in the ass." Derik laughed.

"Twice." Esther said as she entered and approached Kye cautiously.