***KATE'S POV***

I lied in the tub full of hot water lifelessly, I felt numb, completely numb to the world and everything else. I knew I was worrying Jennifer but I couldn't help it, Stiles was gone, and the hole in my heart felt unrepairable.

Then I felt Jen's gentle touch against my cheek, pulling me out of my trance and back into the real world. She questioned softly, "You ok? All your external wounds are healed, do you want to get in bed?"

I nodded slowly, knowing I should get out of this luke warm water and join her in bed to allow the rest of my wounds to heal. I pushed upwards with the help of Jennifer, her arm supporting me under mine as she helped dress me and led me to my bed. I fell onto the bed next to her, her arms curling around my body and pulling me into her. It felt nice, having her warmth surround me was comforting, and I knew this was helping my healing process greatly.

She whispered, "I love you, thank you for coming back to me."

Her words flowed smootly through my ears as I let them comfort me, hearing that only made me happier and more grateful. She didn't realize how important her killing Isis was, but I was grateful she was alive and well, and not dead like I had feared when I had lost site of Isis.

Her lips pressed against my temple, letting me know that everything was ok besides the fact about Stiles. Everything hurt inside me, not only from the wounds but from everything else that happened. Losing Stiles broke something in all of us, and it wounded the pack as a whole, but it was wierd because the other pack didn't seem phased by the deaths.

Was it an emotional attachment that breaks inside? Or was it something more intimate?

I didn't have enough time to answer it inside my head because I could no longer hold my eyes open. They turned heavy and soon enough I was falling into a deep sleep inside the warmth of Jennifer's arms.

~ ~ ~ ~

The days started dragging on after that, nothing was back to normal but I didn't expect it to ever become normal again. After losing Stiles everything kind of fell apart for awhile, even the pack, but mostly Tess consumed my worries. I knew she was mourning, she would for awhile, I mean it was her brother for Christs' sake. I felt the pain deep within my heart, burning 24/7 inside my chest, God only knows how bad Tess was actually suffering from this. I tried my best to comfort her, I would even attempt to take away most of her pain and suffering when I could withstand it.

It pained me to see her this way.

But we all were, we were all hurting, and as the days continued on it got a tiny bit easier, just like Dean had said.

I was making my way to Physics, knowing Tess would be there waiting for me to join her at our usual seats. Seeing me brightened her day, she knew what would happen when I showed up, and she knew I brought relief.

And I didn't mind doing it for her, even though it dampered my own heart.

That's what family was for right?

I walked into the class, the familiar faces never seemed to change, always dreary and melancholy, but I always looked past them to Tess. Her dull green eyes were burning with pain, I could almost feel it inside me as I looked into her eyes, forcing a tiny smile for her.

I sat, taking her hand and allowing the pain to enter my heart and escape hers, she sighed from the significant relief.

She looked at me, talking lightly, "It's getting easier."

I looked at her, "Well of course it is, I just took most of it from you, " I let a tiny sarcastic smirk play on my lips, scoring me a smile from Tess.

This barely ever happened, by the way.

She shook her head, "That's not what I meant, I mean it's getting... easier. Easier to wake up without seeing him and talking to him, I mean I still miss him but... it's getting easier."

It felt nice hearing that, knowing that she was healing with the rest of us. I was here for her all the time, whether she needed someone to take her pain away or if she simply just wanted to talk.

I was always there.

Me and Tess had wierd relationship, it wasn't sexual of course, but it was emotional, and intimate. Something I think only her and I shared in the entire pack, and even though Jennifer felt inferior about it, she knew it wasn't anything threatening to her.

Which I appreciated a lot.

She had also been there for me when I needed someone to take away my pain, she couldn't do it like I could with Tess but she managed. I loved her so much, it was scary almost, but we were safe for at least awhile, and as we healed we wouldn't have to worry about fighting any longer.

At least other werewolves.

The bell soon rang, allowing us to pack up and head out of class. My thoughts wandered to Jennifer, allowing me to picture her soft brown hair that flowed gently around her beautiful face. Then suddenly I felt compelled to see her once last time before I left for the day, so I turned to Tess only to have her cut me off, "Go. I'll see you at the cabin."

She was smiling gently, letting me know she woul be ok without me and I jetted through the hall to her classroom. Knocking gently on her door, I waited, and I heard her footsteps approaching, making my heart race inside my chest. I could smell her sweet scent through the door as she touched the door knob, twisting and pulling it open, revealing her gorgeous stature.

She smiled, "Glad you thought about me before you left."

I allowed myslelf in the room, shutting the door gently behind me as I touched her side, "You never leave my mind Jennifer."

I heard her heart flutter lightly in her chest, letting me know I had said something right in her terms, but I was only speaking the truth.

Her arms wrapped around my neck, pulling me into her as I leaned in and kissed her soft neck, I really couldn't get enough of this woman. She whispered silently, "How is everything?"

I knew exactly what she was referring to as I puled back and gazed into her icy blue eyes, shrugging, "Better, not quite fixed but that's going to take a lot of time."

She nodded, knowing that I was right and that my entire pack, especially Tess, was going to need a lot of healing time to get over this. Although the physical battle was over and done with, we still had to deal with the trauma and emotional loss, which was actually harder than the physical.

I had beat myself up for this happening since the battle, and although I knew it wasn't specifically my fault I still felt the guilt in my heart. Everyone did though, it wasn't just me, which let me know I wasn't alone in this.

And the biggest relief of all was that Dustin was safe and sound, protected and perfectly fine, which meant a lot more to me than anything else.

He was important, more important that any of us because he held the survival to the Early Pack, and he didn't know that but everyone else did.

I looked at Jennifer then, realizing that we had only a couple of months left in my senior year of high school, then I would be free. We would be free. I smiled, leaning into her, "So... thought about the possibility of being one of us yet?"

I felt her blush in my response, only to have her tilt her head, "I don't know, I'm not sure if I'm gonna want to obey your every command..."

The sexual play in her voice was obvious, which only turned me on more, "You would like it... I'm the nice Alpha."

Her hand found mine as she leaned closer, bringing her warm lips close to my ear, "Maybe once the school year is over?"

I smiled in victory, knowing I would get what I wanted once again, "Sounds like a promise."

She blushed, "And a good graduation present?"

"That sounds amazing."

~5 years later~

***KATE'S POV***

"Ok dinner's ready!"

I looked over to Jennifer as I pulled her off of the couch and to the familiar dinner table, joining Dean and everyone else with the addition of Dustin. I studied him intently, seeing his dark hair matted to his tiny head, he was only 5 years old but he resembled Dean so much it was scary. His electric blue eyes came from Michelle though, letting us know that there was some softness there inside him to.

He spoke to Dean, "Daddy, can I have some cookies?"

Michelle interrupted, "No Dustin, not until you eat your dinner."

His blue eyes found mine then and I made a funny face in attempt to get him to laugh, and I succeeded. He giggled, leaning back into his chair and bringing his hands to his mouth to cover it from his mom. Jennifer nudged me under the table, giving me the hint to stop messing with Dustin.

I looked over at her, smirking and seeing her ice blue eyes that I constantly found myself getting lost in. I winked to her, scoring me a slight smile as we continued to eat dinner. I glanced at Tess who was eating silently next to Collin, over the years everything had kind of settled and gotten better, especially with Tess. She was so much stronger now, along with the rest of us, plus we were older, going to college and getting jobs.

I had actually just graduated college with a vetenarian degree and scored a fantastic job at the local vetenarian hospital.

Ironic? I know.

Jennifer was still teaching at the high school and I would come home to her every night, we were both living in her apartment now. It was wierd, it was like after everything that we went through five years ago... losing Stiles and the battle, everything had gone smoothly. I had gaduated, gotten accepted into the State University and eased my way through school with the help of Jennifer. I mean, she helped me the best she could because don't get me wrong, college sucks, but I had graduated at the top of my class.

And I was damn proud of myself.

Dean and Michelle were raising Dustin, he had started school and was growing up the way he should be. Happy and content.

And safe.

Gabe and Collin had both passed on college and chose to work at the machine shop, fixing cars and other things. It was sad because they didn't even have to go to college and they were making almost as much as me.

And Tess had graduated in counseling psychology, gaining her masters degree and helping people with losses and other issues. It was amazing what she did, helping people through thier rough patches.

I think her job fit her well.

And here we were, five years later still coming together on Sunday night to have dinner together. We were still a pack of course, but we were more family than anything, which I loved the most.

It was the kind of family I've always dreampt of having.

I felt Jennifer's hand on my knee, making my heart jump, even five years after we met I was still head over heel in love with this woman. She was everything to me, and after dinner tonight I had a surprise for her.

But it would have to be after, when we were alone.

Finally dinner ended and we were saying out goodbyes, knowing that we would see everyone again next Sunday for dinner. I hugged Tess, speaking, "Glad you've been doing good, you should call me more often."

She smiled, "I've been super busy, everyone's seemed to been hearing good things about Tess Oakley."

I smirked, "I always heard good things about you."

Jennifer joined my side, hooking her arm in mine as Tess noticed that it was the big moment. I had let her in on the surprise and she knew that tonight meant a lot to me, and she was to make sure that no one disturbed us when we went on our evening walk.

She looked at Jennifer and then me, smiling, "I'll see you two next Sunday, make it home safe."

I smiled, dismissing Tess and looking at Jennifer who's grip on me was a little tighter than usual. I spoke softly, "Let's go for a walk?"

Nodding, she responded, "I love night walks with you."

I led her outside, calling final goodbyes to everyone who was still mingling inside the house. My family wasn't even blood relation, but they were still my family. People I cared a lot about, that cared a lot about me as well, and we looked out for each other.

That's family.

I led Jennifer into the woods, feeling my heart race inside my chest as I thought about what I was exactly planning. I knew that I had a good chance she would say yes, we had discussed it so many times before now but never really finalized it.

But tonight I would.

She leaned into me more, "Kate, I don't think I can fall more in love with you."

I smiled at her heart warming words, "You've said that before, and look at us now, falling more in love and shit."

She punched me, forcing a smile and a laugh out of me, "I'm trying to be sweet, dammit."

I looked into her familiar eyes, searching for the answer to my question so I wouldn't have to ask it but... I knew I needed to. I turned to her, stopping right in my tracks and looking right into her sexy eyes. I saw a wierd look cross her face then, almost discouraging me from asking her in the first place, but I couldn't back down.

She tilted her head to the side, exposing her neck as her skin glistened in the moonlight, "You ok?"

I nodded slightly, feeling my heart rate pick up inside my chest. I was so nervous but I couldn't wait anymore, I wanted her to be mine forever, and this was the next step to that.

I took her hand in mine, whispering slightly to her in the night air, "Jennifer... You're everything to me, you've been my everything since I realized I was in love with you. You even accepted me when I told you what I was, and you've accepted my new life. I'm in love with you Jennifer, and I want to spend forever in your arms, safe and sound next to you."

She knew what was coming as I witnessed the tears form in her eyes, she whispered, "Kate..."

She was happy, I could hear her heart in her chest beating rapidly as I reached into my pocket and pulled out the velvet box. I held it in front of her, opening it slowly as the diamond came into view, causing Jennifer to gasp at its revelation.

And then I asked, "Jen, will you marry me and be mine forever?"

She nodded, pulling me into the tightest hug I've ever recieved as she sobbed lightly into my neck. She kissed me there, then brought her face back and kissed me on the lips, smiling between kisses, but what scared me was that she wasn't answering me.

Was she not ready to say yes to something like this?

I smiled weakly as I pulled away from the hug, only to reveal a huge sarcastic smile on Jennifer's seductive face. She leaned into me, whispering in my ear, "On one condition."

I smiled, feeling something exhilarating coming on, "What's that?"

She pulled back, giving me view of her angelic face. She smiled, revealing sharp canines and lightning blue eyes, mesmerizing me instantly as I watched her lips move as she spoke. "You have to beat me home." Her eyes were glowing brightly with excitement and play as she looked at me, waiting for my response.

And I was up for a challenge.

I felt my eyes glow through the dark night, matching Jennifer as we shifted together. I would race to the end of the world for this girl, and if I had to beat her in a race to our house then so be it.

I would win anyway.

She growled seductively against my ear as she waited for a response, which I responded by stealing a slight kiss.

"You're on, Beta."

THE END

***A/N***

So thats it you guys! I hope that the waiting was worth it and that I didn't disappoint you! I enjoyed writing this story very much but sadly college has consumed all of my time now, leaving not to much room to write :(. But no worries, the stories will not stop, they just won't come as fast. I have a new story coming up to, but it will be delayed a bit due to college life. Stick around for a brand new story and hope you guys enjoyed "Alpha to Omega" and happy reading!