by Shelby Lynn
Garrett focused on making the map they wanted. He would have to worry about all this shit later. He also needed to talk to someone about the clothes situation. Garrett may not have any money, but he hoped someone would lend him at least a happy bright shirt, maybe in pink. "I am finished with the map" pulling himself out of the daydream.
Garrett was holding the map up in his hand waving it around like a flag; Alex couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm.
He was doing the right thing having him help. This would help with the healing that was slowly taking place within this smaller man. How anyone could get off by hurting the weaker was beyond him.
"Thank-you Garrett, this will help so much with the strategy on how we should take on the group," Alex said and then looked at the couple. He wasn't jealous of them, but of their obvious connection. He had always been able to see this as a child, the invisible cords that seemed to tie mates together. He had known for almost as long his mate would be a male; he had tried with women and came up limp in a vital part of his body. He was never one to take advantage of his fellow Pack mates, so his pleasure was found in the occasional passerby or on out of town trips to bars. This had gotten old fast, and now his hand did most of the work.
He dreamed of his mate, of the day he would find him. Something told him his mate was close, but he couldn't "scent" him anywhere in the close vicinity. Sometimes in his dreams, he could almost hear him calling, that he was in trouble of some kind. This caused him to wake up in a cold sweat just aching to tear something apart for even daring to touch his mate. Snapping out of his daydream he said, "Garrett that is wonderful. You have an amazing talent for drawing. Such detail, we couldn't have asked for a better map from a professional."
"Thank-you. I have actually had online classes on structural design. I really wanted to be an architect growing up, but that only went so far since I couldn't l eave the 'compound'," Garrett said and used his finger to make the quotes and then rolled his eyes.
"Garrett, you can be anything and do anything you want. When we are at home, you can go back to school if that is your wish," Haven said quietly and then teased, "As long as you don't forget about your mate, we are fine."
Garrett laughed and said, "How would I forget my BMW? He is unforgettable." How had he gotten to be so lucky, to have found such an astonishing mate in Haven? The spirits blessed him so much with this amazing man.
Going back to school was nothing more than a pipe dream to Garrett. He wanted to pinch himself just to make sure he wasn't in his dream world again, or just passed out from the pain of one of Alpha Jacob's ordered beatings. Shit, wouldn't that just be his luck that he was dreaming.
Garrett knew the topic had gotten way off subject for Alex, so he glanced over to give him a silent sorry. When he realized that he could read his thoughts as well when he concentrated very hard, Garrett quickly threw up an imaginary block around his mind shutting out the thoughts. If his other Weirdness wasn't enough, now he had this to add to it, he really hoped Haven's mind and heart was big enough for the craziness that is him.
"Honey, is everything ok ay ? You are staring at that bookcase like it might disappear at any given moment," Haven teased.
"I was admiring the excellent craftsmanship of Alpha Blackwood's home," Garrett responded to Haven's teasing. It is superior in design, and the detail is so fine.
"My brother will be very pleased to hear that Garrett, I imagine you guys would get along famously. Jason is away visiting our parents right now. They moved to the Foothills with a couple of their friend s this last spring when my father turned over the Pack to my oldest brother, Justin. They are having the time of their lives, from what I hear from my little brother."
"I would be pleased to meet Jason someday; it would be nice to know someone who has carried out his dreams of creating such beauty," Garrett said looking around longingly.
Haven caught the look and wondered if it really was because he envied the Pack home. He would explain about their home, as soon as he had a chance. Maybe when Garrett understood he was mated to the Alpha of a successful Pack, he would understand he would have his own Pack house. Haven didn't think the little wolf understood quite yet what he had gotten into by mating with him. He would learn; he was now the Alpha Mate, and he would have a lot of responsibilities.
Number one was taking care of the Pack and the Pack house.
"Alex, if it is ok ay with you, I am going to ask my second to come down and help out to during the siege of the Cedarhill Pack. Tyler would be a huge help as well to the operation since Counselor Jackson won't be able to join us. He can fly down from home and be here by tomorrow at the latest," Haven said, thinking maybe he needed to have his Beta here to help, and he would get to see his sister first hand.
"That is no problem Haven; I was just going to let you know my Beta is out patrolling right now, but Ryan will be back in a couple of hours. Ryan will also be in on the mission if that is acceptable to you?" Alex said and grinned, "He loves a good fight."
"That sounds good Alex. Now Garrett and I are going back to our room for another rest while we wait for your Beta to get here to finish up the preliminary plans. I will be back soon, Alex," Haven said and thought maybe now would be a good time to have that talk. The mating heat was still riding him and his wolf; he would not go into a fight with the mating heat riding him. Haven had seen what a wolf could do when not in control. Haven was always in control.
"Take your time guys" Alex said and watched the couple, a little wistfully, as they walked out of the room.
Haven liked the Alpha and the people he had met so far and he wondered if there was a way to help the wolf find his mate. Shit, he sounded like a fucking matchmaker; all this mating stuff has thrown him off balance. Haven was not one to act all mushy and gushy, but that is what his mate reduced him too. He needed to be focused and strong for the battle. He planned on kicking the Alpha from Garrett's Pack's ass, and he may just throw in the Beta for good measure. Although, he knew for a fact he was probably going to have to fight Tyler for that particular honor.
Chapter 11
Haven walked with Garrett out into the hallway and headed up to their borrowed room. Obviously, they were going a little too slow because his BMW stopped, growled, and picked him up and began to take the steps two at a time. "I am getting use to this being carried around Haven," said Garrett with a laugh. He raised his eyebrows in a suggestive pose; a t least Garrett hoped he was carrying off the suggestive look that he was trying to portray.
It must have worked because Haven tightened his hold and stopped suddenly to press him against the wall and kiss the breath right out of Garrett. Their tongues swirling for domination as their bodies melted together.
"Wow, that was so hot," Haven thought, and growled again.
Garrett couldn't help himself from answering back, "Only for you, my mate." Haven growled his approval as he thrust his cock against Garrett's and the friction of the jeans was a major turn-on for both.
"Let's take this to our room baby. No one else is going to see my mate with all his beauty flushed with desire for me. I never knew I was territorial of another person until I met you Garrett. I need you so bad right now," he whispered into Garrett's ear as he carried him the rest of the way to their room.
As Haven gently let Garrett slide to the floor, his fingers made quick work of the buttons of his shirt, then he threw the shirt over the back of the chair. Haven kissed his way down Garrett's six—pack abs. The skin was smooth since the bruises had disappeared. When he made it to the button of his jeans, and he looked up into his mates incredible slate grey eyes that were shimmering with desire, he said, "Have you thought of ever mounting another man, Garrett?" Garrett's eyes were huge in his face as he could do nothing but nod. It was Garrett 's ultimate fantasy, being the smaller one, that he would take control and fuck his mate into the mattress.
Haven wasted no more time as he quickly undressed and went over to the bed and lay on his back on the mattress.
> With the crook of a finger, he called Garrett over to the bed. "I have never done this before either, so please don't be scared. I want this for you and for me."
Garrett quickly slipped off his jeans and reached inside the drawer for the lube. His cock was already leaking pre-cum from just the thought of being deep within his Alpha Mate's ass. He had learned the ways of pleasuring from the books he had snuck into his room from the Internet.
Garrett had to touch Haven's skin though before he lost all thought. He eased up Haven's body until he was lying on top of him and started kissing his way down to the curls that lined his chest. Taking time to lick and tease his nipples until they were both standing to attention. With each downward kiss, his mate's growls were becoming more intense. When Garrett took his mate's engorged cock into his mouth, Haven's back bowed off the mattress.
With his hands free, he loosed the lid on the lube and generously squirted it into his hand. He continued licking and sucking his mate, as he slid his finger around the quivering entrance of his back hole.
Haven thought he was going to vault right off the bed at the first touch of Garrett's finger rimming his ass. It was an amazingly erotic feeling as it loosened under the touch, and the first finger slid into his passageway. It was a little uncomfortable at first until Garrett hit that slightly raised spot that sent a howl straight to the ceiling. With each finger inserted, Garrett scissor his fingers to open him up, each time caressing that spot until he was almost out of his mind.
Maybe a bit of reading did pay off for his mate. Haven really enjoyed the preparation for Garrett's cock to slide deep within his mate. Finally, sure that he would not hurt his mate, Garrett lubed—up his throbbing cock and placed it next to his mates quivering hole. As Garrett looked into his mate's eyes, Haven's thoughts were clear, "Please baby, I need you." As Garrett opened his mind to his mate in that moment, they bonded more as Garrett slowly slid his cock deeper, inch by inch, feeling his mate 's pleasure as it unfolded. This was amazing. He could see what his mate wanted, and he gave it with great pleasure. Both of them coming down from the ecstasy as Garrett's mating knot released and attached right on Haven's pleasure spot.
"Garrett, that was unbelievable, how long have you been able to do that with your mind?" Haven asked, knowing this had been the secret his mate had been keeping from him.
"Until a few moments ago, I didn't even know that it was possible. Earlier in Alex 's office, I accidentally read his mind for a moment then I somehow shut him out," Garrett said slowly, wanting to tell him the whole truth finally.
"These are some of your natural abilities starting to come forward with our mating, I would guess. I knew you were special baby the moment I laid eyes on you. I hope now that you are starting to believe it too," Haven said firmly, and then made his mate look at him in the eyes. "I am serious. You are special, and I am gonna do my best to show you. But you have started healing from the bad, and believe this yourself."
"Damn it, do you know how hard it is to be different. First, there is the whole gay thing, and then this freaking ass power ? I have a hard time believing you won't just throw me back when you see how defective I am," Garrett said sarcastically and pulled back.
"Don't put words into my mouth, I am your Alpha. You don't actually think I would walk away from you, do you?"
Haven gritted out. "Because if you think for one second I am letting you go, you have another thing coming. You are my mate. PERIOD. Never be afraid to tell me what's on your mind. I don't expect you to agree with everything I say. You were meant to be my partner in life, and fuck if we aren't gonna start out that way ."
As his anger spiked, Garrett knew he l oved his mate, fucking scary, but true. Garret knew he and his mate would have a fiery relationship, but his mate would never hurt him. He could tell him his secrets —he deserved to know. Refusing to back down though because Garrett still needed something from his mate.
"Fine, let's see if you can handle this," Garrett said grumpily. "I have always been different than the average Omega wolf. From the time I was big enough to remember, I have been able to Dream Walk in other people's dreams. At first, I really thought it was only my own crazy dreams, but then my best friend Shannon, who is another Omega orphan like me, came into my dreams. We became best friends before we could even become friends in real life. Shannon is the one that helped save me, and he has been my best friend for years, even though in the day light, we tend to stay away from each other so our friendship wouldn't be taken advantage of by the leaders."
"I am glad that you could have a friend, no matter what the circumstances were that brought you together. I stand in awe of your many amazing gifts. What the hell?" Haven said as he looked at the astonished look on his mate's face.
"Unfortunately I'm not done; in these Dream Walks, I become something different Haven. I'm no longer a man, nor am I a wolf. In those dreams, I have never been able to tell what I become. All I know is that I can fly over everything that I am watching in the dreams," Garrett said smartly, and then waited for the hammer to drop.
He was too afraid to look at Haven in the eyes after telling him his awful secret —he was some kind of monster. Who would want a freak of a monster for a mate? Garrett felt Haven's fingers circle both sides of his face, gently easing his eyes up to meet Haven's eyes…" I love you, every part of you. It doesn't matter if you transform into the Jolly Green Giant; whatever it is Garrett, I am will stick to you like glue ."
It was all Garrett could do not to start blubbering like a little baby at those amazing words. So instead, he wrapped his arms around his beloved mate and whispered, "Thank you Haven, and I love you with all my heart," as he hugged his mate and lay kisses all over his face and neck. The weight that lived inside of him lifted, and for the first time, it felt so wonderful to be him.
They both lay in the bed just enjoying holding each other until Garrett fell into a deep healing sleep. Haven decided this would be the best time to call Tyler back and have him p ack a bag.
Haven pulled out his phone and hit speed dial to call his Beta, waiting patiently while it rang on the other end. After just a couple of rings, Tyler answered on the other side, "Hello Haven, I am glad to hear from you. How is your mate doing?"
Damn, Haven should have called him earlier with the news that Garrett was doing much better.
"I am sorry man. I should have called right away, my friend. Garrett is doing much better, and we did get the information we need to take down the Pack that Colleen moved to. Can you book yourself a flight and p ack light? I need you out here by tomorrow for the first of the planning stages for the rescue operation. It is even worse than you can imagine, the way they are treated. My mate is still dealing with a lot of shit that they have done to him over the years. Years Tyler, this fucker has hurt them for years!"
"I will be there on the first plane out of this place."
"Thank you my friend."
With the information that Haven had given him, Tyler would have no trouble getting here in the morning. Haven made his way back down to the office ready for the next round of planning. As he knocked on the door to enter, the sense of unease suddenly overwhelmed him.
"Alex, are you in there," asked Haven "Sorry, I was on the phone with a concerned member of the Pack. What is going on?"
"Not quite sure, but my instincts are telling me something is going on."
"Never one to go against instincts of a wolf, you check on your mate, and I will check through the house."
As Haven rushed back to his room, the feeling intensified triple fold, he wasn't sure if it was coming from him or Garrett. As he slowly approached the door, Haven heard no commotion on the other side. Sliding the door open, not making a lot of noise, Haven glanced toward the bed. It was empty except for a pool of bright-red blood, next to where Garrett's head had lain.
Chapter 12
Garrett came awake slowly realizing there was a familiar smell in the room. Before he could call to Haven inside his head, or call out for
help, one of Alpha Jacob's errand boys knocked him out.
Trent threw the limp body of Garrett over his shoulder and made his way out the window. That is what the idiots g e t for putting him on the ground floor. Especially with a window that could easily be broken. Trent didn't agree with all that went on within the Pack, but as one of the strongest ones of the original Pack, it was the only way to keep his mom and little sister safe from the sadist Alpha and Betas of the Pack.
Trent knew the time was coming which he would have to pay for the hardships that he'd helped bring within his group of people. In his own ways, he'd helped as much as he could to right the wrongs that he helped create. It killed him inside a little more every day that he was under their thumb. His body may not show the bruises like the little one he carried over his shoulder to his waiting car, but he had them.
Disgusted with himself at accomplishing this assignment so easily, Trent really hoped that he would have come back empty-handed. Jarrod warned him of the failure of his mission —death was not a n option for him. Honestly, he wouldn't mind dying if it weren't for his Ma and little sister, Trinity. Trinity is such a gentle soul. She would never survive the things the Betas would do to her. Trent saw their lustful thoughts as their gazes followed her around the Pack house. Trent hoped Garrett could forgive him for his weakness, the love for his family.
***
Garrett came awake slowly with a hell of a headache. Garrett almost gasped at the thoughts going through Trent's mind at that moment. Although never physically hurting any others in the Pack, Trent was their errand boy, pretty much.
Now Garrett knew the reason why. I t was all for the safety and love of his family. As he gently pried farther into his memories, he knew that this mission would end in his death if he didn't bring Garrett back.
