The Job Offer

Chapter 17.1

Sam raced after his beta through the forest just behind her. He knows she's just following her instincts and coming back to your own takes time. Watching her from behind, he wonders what happened to the bubble butt of hers. In wolf form, it seems like it shrunk. Shaking his head internally, he can picture that bubble-butt moving through the forest as his tongue hangs out of his mouth. Losing track of her, he backs up and picks up her scent and is running after her. He shouts in his head, 'Idiot. Focus on the job at hand and not with your dick.' Seeing her in the distance, he crunches down and sprints to catch up to her.

Reaching out to his omega, Sam says,

"Just a heads up. Your sister made it through the shift. Thanks to the Mistress of the house. She had another premonition the other day and coached me through. Just thought I pass that along. So how's Tanya and yourself?"

Following behind Vivian.

Tessa replies,

"Thank the gods. I was so worried when I left. Glad big-sister helped you out. Hate to lose someone you're just beginning to get to know better. As for Tanya, she's picked up a scent and following it. I think it's a deer, but it could be a buck. Where are you, and Vivian?"

Hearing from his omega brings a smile, but also something that pulls at his heart strings. Sam knows his omega is still suffering from past trauma of losing her sister and stepdad. It's got to be tough for her to lose another person she's close too. Taking a deep breath, he says,

"Not 100% but I would say we're about 2 to 3 miles out from the middle marker. Why? Where are you?"

Smiling, Tessa says,

"Interesting. We were about a mile or two from the Western marker and now we're heading East. It's kind of slow going, but keep a look out for that deer."

Sam nods his head and says,

"Will do. Wait a sec. Seems Vivian picked up a scent and is following it. It could be the same deer. Hopefully, I will see you soon, my mate."

He continues to follow his mate as they race through the foliage in search of prey.

Sure enough, they found their prey. A doe drinking at a nearby stream. Luckily for them, they were about 1000 feet from her. Vivian stops and hunkers down. Sam follows her lead. Reaching out to Tessa, he says,

"Found the prey. You were right; it was a deer, but not a buck. Vivian hunkered down and is watching her. We should be closer to you since we had to head west for a bit. Deer is drinking at a stream and it's alone."

Running through the forest, Tessa trying to be quiet as possible as she follows Tanya. She says,

"We're almost there, Alpha. The scent is much stronger and Tanya is running flat out. She must be starving. You should see us in 5 minutes. We should try to coordinate so these two betas can bring her down together. Sound good?"

"

As your big-sister would say, 'Sounds like a plan.' See you soon, baby."

Sam replies to her. Sure enough, they hear them breaking through the forest. Their eyes light up as they watch their prey get spooked and heads deeper into the forest. Nudging his beta with his snout, they head out to follow the prey, but on a different vector. Jumping over fallen trees, he watches Vivian head Northwest, watching the doe as she runs. Sure enough, the doe changes direction and is heading West, right into Vivian. With her tongue hanging out, Vivian leaps into the air with her claws out and pounces on the deer to bring her down. The wound is superficial, however the pounce decreases the time for Tanya to come up from behind and finish the kill. The doe is done for, but the fight is just beginning. Tanya snarls at Vivian, saying it's her kill and not hers. Viv growls back, saying she brought the doe down. They circle the doe and are ready to fight for the right of the kill. With their heads down, they eye one another and are ready to throw down.

Tessa saunters over to Alpha and rubs herself against him. Looking over at him, she says,

"Aren't you going to say anything?"

Sam looks at her perplexed and says,

"About the rub? I know you will say nothing but your affection for me is duly noted."

Shaking her snout, Tessa puts her head down and says,

"Not that. Your betas. They are really close to tearing each other to shreds. Your their Alpha. You should stop this."

Sam looks over at her and says,

"I just assumed that they had to eat first before coming to their senses about who they were once were."

Tessa laughs and says,

"You assumed wrong. You're the only male out here and they can smell your dominance. Once you growl and say what's in your heart, they will follow your lead. Instinctively, they will know who's in control and slowly but surely, it will come back to them. Once they get their fill, then you can howl and bring your pack together."

"

Shit. Maybe you should be alpha. You know way more than me when it comes to pack politics. I just thought they had to follow their instincts before they find themselves. Granted, that's what I had to learn, and my alpha wasn't there for me the first night."

Sam says to her.

Chuckling, Tessa says,

"Things differ from male and female betas. With males, you can leave them to figure out things the first night but call them the second to instruct them. Female betas can go either way, but a powerful alpha can stop bloodshed before it happens and teach them who's in control. Just saying. You're their alpha. Your pack, and your rules."

Sam looks over at her and says, "

Aren't you part of my pack?"

Tessa turns her head to him and says, "

I am. However, I already learned the rules prior to seeking you out. I already know who's in control."

Sam tilts his head to the left and grunts. He continues to watch the standoff and then walks forward. Looking at his mates, he growls really loud to get their attention. He then barks out,

"Both of you worked together to bring down your prey. You should feel honored, as I witnessed both of you doing it. Keep fighting amongst yourselves, and I will take the kill. Got it!"

Both of his betas whine and put down their snouts, showing signs of respect as they eye one another.

Sure enough, Vivian nods her head to Tanya to take the first bite into their late-night snack. She watches her sister claw her way into the carcass and pull out a piece of the kill. With a nod, Tanya steps back and lets Vivian take a piece. They go back and forth, helping each other rip apart the carcass and getting their fill.

Both Sam and Tessa sit down on their hunches as they watch the new betas tear through the doe. Looking over at Tessa, he says, "

You remember your first kill?"

Nodding her head, Tessa says, "

Like it was yesterday. Brought me a lot of joy bringing down the animal. However, I didn't keep it all down. When I changed back, and saw what I did. I threw up a portion of it. But for us, it's a sign of passage to come out of the forest with blood on our faces. You?"

"Mine wasn't too long ago. Brought down a buck. Don't remember most of it, but I kept it all down. Learning to walk on two legs was a challenge, but I got through it. Your sister was worried, but knew I had to feed and learn on my own. Would've been nice to have someone there for me back then. Save me from being awkward."

Sam says to her.

Tessa shrugs her shoulders and says, "

Happens to the best of us. All life goes that way. You learn from your mistakes. We're no different. But again, that depends on your alpha. Glad you stood up to him and became something more. Don't know what my life would be like without you and your sister in it."

Seeing his betas sitting there with their tongues out tells them they had their fill. Shaking his head, he tilts his head back and howls. Sure enough, all three of his mates howl too and communication takes shape. Granted, with his new betas, it takes some time and effort.

Sam reaches out to both of them and says,

"Can you hear me?"

Both look at him oddly. They hear a noise in the background but can't identify it because it's too far away. However, over time, they pick up his voice and they reach back. Tanya is first to reply,

"Master, is that you?"

Sam nods his head and says,

"Yes, pet. It's me, your alpha. Nice to connect with you."

Looking over at Vivian, he says,

"Beta-slut, are you there?"

Vivian nods her head and says, "

This is so cool. Mistress was right. Definitely feels intimate connecting with you, Master."

Sam looks over at Tessa and says,

"Say hello to your sisters, mate."

Watching her interact with her sisters brings a grin to his face.

He waits until they're done before asking his question. All eyes are on him, and so he asks, "

Are you two done with your evening snack?"

Tanya says, "

Yes, Master."

However, Vivian says, "

Can't eat another bite. Should we bury it?"

Tanya just shakes her head and Viv says,

"What?"

Sam looks over at her and says, "

That's a nice jester, beta, but the forest will take over the carcass; it's the circle of life. Give it a week and this carcass won't be here. Since you're both done, let's do patrols. Usually we would split up, but since this is your first one, we will do it together. We're about 5 to 7 miles from the Easter marker. Follow me. If you have questions, ask. But we'll be out here for some time. Hope you're ready to burn off those calories.

" He hears Vivian shout out, 'Ready, Master. Wish we could burn them another way.'

All eyes turn to her, and Vivian feels it. She says, "

What? Bet you wish the same thing

."

Tessa looks over at her sister and says,

"Don't know if you ever watch National Geographic or not. Animal mating doesn't last for 30 minutes or longer. Basically, you're mounted from behind. It's painful, and last for 3 minutes tops. Now before you say it, shifting back to your 'Norm' self would make it longer but it just doesn't feel right. First, you leave yourself open to insects, and God knows what. Second, you leave yourself open for attack from other wildlife or werewolves. And third, it's uncomfortable, to say the least. Better at home. Right Alpha?"

Sam turns around and trots Eastward. He replies,

"Depends on situation. I haven't mated in this form, but have in hybrid form, though. But what you said is true, Tessa. It's much better in human form than animal. Come, we have a long hike back to the Eastern marker

."

As they trot through the forest, communication is at a minimum; surprisingly. Sam reaches out to his beta-slut, Vivian, and says,

"I want to apologize for what I said earlier at the house. You were stuck and needed an extra push to shift. What I said was harsh. So with that said, I apologize, beta."

He continues to lead the way through the forest.

Vivian head perks up when she hears her Master in her head. She's following Tessa and listens to what he has to say. Looking up, she catches his eye and says,

"It's okay, Master. It was touch and go for a minute, but glad you stayed and pushed me through it. Just out of curiosity, what if I didn't push through? What would've happened to me?"

Sam lets out a deep sigh and says, "

You would've died, beta. First time is always the roughest. You can thank your sister; she had a premonition yesterday that you had issues and another one today. She's the one who told me about your rivalry with Cheryl, and to provoke you in adding her to your spot. In all fairness, there's no hierarchy amongst my mates; however, your mistress comes first, that's all."

Vivian puts down her head and says,

"Oh. Well, I am glad you pushed. Pushed hard to get me to shift, Master. Feel like I am going to keep owing both of you for everything. Thanks for not giving up on me, Master. On a distinct note, it was my bubble-butt, wasn't it? Couldn't let me go."

Sam laughs through the chat and says, "

Yes, I love your bubble-butt, but that wasn't the only reason. You were my first beta, and I love you. That's why I stayed behind. But there are other people that knew your mistress and Tessa. Without their help, I did not know how to get you through the shift. It was a tough morning when your Mistress told us. But it all worked out in the end. As for owing us, there's nothing to owe. Just be a good beta, and lover to me and the rest of the pack. That's all I ask of you."

Hearing his words, Vivian feels better that her Master stood by and fought for her. It means a lot and knows she won't forget this day. Truth be told, she won't forget her first two weeks with him and Mistress. She hoped that someone would find and change her life forever, but never expected it would be her Mistress that did it. Even though Master said she doesn't owe them anything, however her heart beats harder for both of them. She knows her love for the both of them means the world, and she'll be much more than just a beta and lover going forward.

Sam turns his head and sees Tanya pulling up to the rear. He reaches out to her and says,

"You've been quiet, pet. Anything on your mind?"

"

Nothing really, Master. Just.. Just got some things to sort out. That's all."

Tanya says back.

Sam nods his head and says, "

Remember, pet, just because I am your alpha, and lover, doesn't mean I am not your friend. It's ok to share your thoughts and feelings with me. Besides, I don't want my girls feeling down. I want to be there for them just like you're there for me. It's a symbioses type of relationship we have, pet."

Tanya looks up briefly and says,

"I will collect my thoughts and share what I can once we get to the Eastern marker. Okay, Master?"

Sam grunts and says, "

Sounds good, pet. You better collect your thoughts quick because we're just arriving at the Eastern marker."

Tanya rolls her eyes and says, "

Crap."

They arrive at the Eastern marker and hunker down. Sam walks around Tanya and rubs up against her before sitting down next to her. Reaching out to her, he says,

"Take your time. Going to meditate for a bit to listen to the forest."

Tanya looks over and nods but her thoughts are all jumbled. Shaking her head, she wonders what to tell him. Tilting her head to the side, she thinks, 'I should just tell him how I feel. Perhaps he knows what it feels like.'

As for Vivian, she walks around and rubs up against Tessa. Sitting down next to her, she reaches out and says,

"Thanks for your help. I owe you one."

Tessa looks over and replies,

"What help are you referring to?"

Vivian puts her head down and shares what Master shared with her on the way here. She says,

"Thanks for what you did and for helping, Master. If you weren't there, I don't know if I would've made it through. Just thought I should say something, big-sister."

Tessa looks over at her and says,

"Big-sister?"

Vivian smirks and says,

"You've been a werewolf longer than I have. So you should be called big-sister, cause you're more knowledgeable."

Tessa laughs and says, "

Viv. Thanks for the compliment, but I don't think of myself as a big sister. Besides, I am only trying to help Alpha, with pack politics and being a good leader. You don't owe me anything. As for you, you have been a human a lot longer than I have and should be called big-sister. How about this? Why not we call each other sister. I guarantee, you will help me in some way in the future. When that happens, then we're even. Is that alright with you, sister?"

Vivian smiles and looks over at Tessa. She says,

"Sounds good, sister."

They talk about themselves and start sharing as sisters do.

Sam listens to the sounds of the forest and hears nothing. That can't be right, he thinks to himself. The forest is alive, but there's no danger present as such. Opening his eyes, he looks over at Tanya and she's no longer sitting but laying down. Looking down, he says,

"A penny for your thoughts?"

* * * * *

Sasha's back in bed and it doesn't take long for baby-girl to cuddle up to her. Combing through her sister's hair, she wonders what Master and her sisters are up to. Yeah, she can take a peak but she knows they're alive and well but can't hear their thoughts. She knows he has to do this every night to keep us safe, but her soul misses him. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she picks up her tablet and check the bulletin boards once more. Thus far, there are no new jobs posted. Guess the elite vamps are not making any mistakes this week. Closing that off the tablet, she checks her emails and notices a new one from K/C Customs. Clicking on it, it reads:

Thanks for your continued interest in our company. Just wanted to give you a heads up. We love to have you visit Louisiana, but unfortunately, it's not cost effective since we're a new business. However, we're working on our end to send a crew to LA to do a photo shoot there, cause we know your time is valuable just like ours. Once we find a suitable photographer, we will send another email with date and time. We're narrowing things down while you read this. We hope to be ready within 2 weeks' time. Look forward to meeting and working with you.

Take care,

K/C Customs

She re-reads the email and drops her tablet on her lap. '2 weeks?' She thinks to herself. A lot is going on, with the new betas, new women meeting Master, and renovating the bedroom next door. Plus, she needs to work on her tan some more. Lightly tanned now, but will it hold till two weeks? Biting her lip, she makes a list of things to get accomplished and the priority they are in. Feeling her sister latch onto her nipple pulls her out of her thoughts. Looking down, she pulls baby-girl closer to suck more of her nipple. When she does, she says with a whisper, "Mmm, baby. Suck mommy's tit more. Feels so good."

* * * * *

"Sorry, Master. My thoughts are all over the place. Just in awe of the whole thing. I mean... just can't believe it. It's all..real. All of it. Read a lot of fantasy books depicting this and it happened to me. How am I so lucky?"

Tanya shouts out.

Sam nods his head and says,

"It's a lot to take in, pet. Think about this, when I was 12, my parents came to me to have a chat. I thought it was about the 'Birds and the Bees' speech. To my chagrin, they came out and informed me they were vampires. For a 12-year-old boy, it was a lot to take in. But if they were real, then everything else was too. I bet if you asked your sister Tessa, I bet she still can't believe she's a werewolf. For her, it gave her a purpose and to offer more than the reservation. It was a way to get out and be part of something. This is your first day of being a supernatural and it has its benefits, but it also has its drawbacks. As for luck, you kept fighting for another chance and you were determined to have a shot with me, regardless. So here you are; a part of my pack and harem. Also part of my heart, pet. Remember, you're not alone in this. You have a family; people that you can rely on and have your back. Plus, people that love you. Are you lucky? Yeah, but it's because you wanted more and here you are."

He gets up and rubs against her; showing affection for his mate.

Tanya looks over at him, with her eyes down, and says,

"Thanks, Master. I feel much better. Not complaining but are we going to stay out here all night?"

"Why? You got plans or something?"

Sam asks her back.

Grinning, Tanya says,

"Maybe."

Shaking his head, he says, "

No. We're going to head to the Middle marker and then head to the Western marker. After that, we'll head home. Then you can do what you want to do. Sound good?"

Seeing her nod, he reaches out to his other mates and tells them they're leaving in 5 minutes for the Middle marker.