Tamaz and Lizaveta took Mat and Killian out to a fancy restaurant to congratulate them for their news. I stood against the pole on the porch as I watched the car drive away. Zakaria came out from the house, "Today is filled with lots of happiness." he said.

I forced a smiled and nodded but every time I looked at Zakaria I couldn't stop thinking of betraying him by kissing Ulric. It made me feel really terrible about it and I knew I had to tell him or it'll be a lie that'll go on and on.

He held his hand out, "Come on, I want to introduce you to someone."

I brought my hand up to my arm rubbing it, "I don't know, Zak. I've still jet lag and need some sleep." I said which wasn't a lie since I was tired.

He smiled, taking my hand in his, "Come on, you'll like it." he said. He pulled me close towards him, putting his arm around me as we walked away from the home towards the barn.

I looked up at him, "The horses, that's right. You said you'll always show them to me."

He nodded, "Yes, glad you remember." We came up to the stables and he opened the door. I heard the horses inside before walking in and there remain calm as we walked inside. Usually horses got scared of us easily back home. There was sixteen of them, all of them in different colors. They were tall and strong looking, looking fierce strong animals. He pulled me over to the all black one, taking my hand and held it out to the horse, "This is mine."

I smiled as I pet the top of his head, "Pegasus."

He remained calm as I pet him and I found it to be so amazing how calmed he seemed. I smiled up at Zakaria and he smiled back at me. I turned back to Pegasus and brought my other hand up, "Aren't you very handsome? Stronger than the pictures I seen of you." Pegasus huffed heavily and swayed his head under my hand. He brought his mouth up to my head and rubbed his head against mine making me giggle.

Zakaria petted Pegasus, "Ah, he likes you. See, he knows you are a friend."

"This is really cool to find touch one." I said, running my hand down his face. "Once when I was little, out of curiosity I went on a farm when I saw some when I was still in the wild. Oh man, that horses almost killed me with it's feet because it was scared. My uncle had to come save me and he attacked the horse to make it back away."

"Well our horses are taught from the day they were born we're family, not enemies." he said, petting his head. He came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer towards him as he sighed heavily, "Is this not nice, Ellie? Everything peaceful and calm."

I nodded, "Yeah, everything so nice here. And the mountains, their crazy beautiful. It would be amazing to run around them."

"Well maybe one day it will be your home." he said, kissing the side of my hair but I frowned because of the guilt I felt. I had to tell him, before it gets anymore worse than it was. "Ellie, what is the matter?" he asked, noticing my expression. He was such a nice guy, I shouldn't hurt him. I know I didn't kiss Ulric but I would want him to tell me if someone kissed him.

I looked up at him, "Earlier a little after I came back. . ." I started but I looked away sighing heavily. I looked back at him and his eyebrow arched. "Ulric came to my room and he said some things."

His teeth bared as he growled a little, "Like what?"

I bit my lower lip, "Things. . ."

I shrugged and he growled, "Aeriela. . .what did the American wolf say? Why was he even in your room? Do American male Wolves have no respect?"

I crossed my arms over my chest, "Like how he wants me back and stuff." I said, finally spitting it out. I hesitated for a moment and Zakaria noticed I was hesitating so I just spit it out, "Then he kissed me." He stared at me for just two second before he breathed out heavily and turned running towards the entrance of the stables. My eyes widen and I hurried over towards him, grabbing his arm, "Wait, no. Zakaria, I didn't tell you so you could start a fight. I just felt guilty-"

He turned to face me, "Did you kiss him back?"

I quickly shook him away, "No but it felt wrong not telling you about it so that's why I am now."

He growled as he pulled his arm away, "It is that time that boy got a lesson." He stepped out of the barn and howled loudly that it sent shivers down my back and jerk roughly.

I grabbed his arm, pulling him to face me, "Zak, please. I don't want anyone fighting, especially not over me."

"This is not just about you but about honor." he said. "If you're with me, it's my job to protect and defend you. If he forced himself on you-even simple as a kiss-I can't just let him get away with it. We do things differently here, you should want me to defend you." The door to the large house opened and Ulric stepped out. Zakaria began to ran over but I got in front of him. He grabbed my arms and lifted me away quickly I lost my balance as I fell down to my knees.

I turned my head around when I heard two wolves growling and I watched Zakaria and Ulric in Wolf form circling each other's growling. I quickly stood up on my feet as Ulric lunged at Zakaria going on his back, wrapping his teeth around Zakaria neck. I brought my hands up to my head as I shook it since I thought all of this was stupid. I have watched men all my lives fight with each other and I found it really stupid.

I didn't know what to do, I couldn't get in the way. It would be different if I could transform but I couldn't. I would risk hurting myself if I tried to get between them and they both don't clear heads. Zakaria threw Ulric off him and both of them transforms back into human skin, growling at each other. Both were sweaty and had cuts on their faces.

"How dare you?" Zakaria asked, growling. "Do you have no respect at all for others? You come to my brother pack and behave like this? I want you out! As my brother Beta, I order you!"

Ulric breathed out heavily from his nose, "To bad, bud. I came here for a reason and I aint finish."

I breathed out heavily as I ran my fingers through my hair, "Will you two stop it-" They both went towards each other but I ran over, jumping into the middle of them before they could transform. "Stop it! You both wanna fight, you'll need to get past me."

They both stared heavily at each other, baring their teeth just as Wolves do but didn't attack in risk of hurting me.

"Aeriela," Ulric said, breathing heavily from his nose as I looked at him. "You're gonna have to make a decision. You may have pulled away earlier but you didn't automatically. Being with me, you would never have to choose between me or your family. You would never have to change your life like if you choose him, " he said, looking at Zakaria. "Choosing him, you would have to leave everything between. Live here and never go back home. They have strict rules here in Europe."

Zakaria growled, "I would never take Ellie away from the people she loves. I would never try to control her, making her into things she doesn't want. You tried doing that, making her human. You broke her, I am only trying to fix those pieces."

Ulric growled, "Don't call her that."

Zakaria grinned, "You are not that special, huh? You cannot call her Ellie, like I can."

"Stop it." I finally spoke as I looked between them. I was getting a huge headache from Ulric trying to make me choose things and Zakaria taunting.

"Aeriela," Ulric said as Zakaria spoke, "Ellie."

I breathed out in frustration, "Ah, I can't take this anymore! Ulric, I'm sorry! Maybe I could have taken you back but I met Zakaria. We both are just too different."

Ulric stared at me, "You're choosing . . .him?"

I saw the hurt betrayed expression on his face appear and it actually kind of broke mine to watch it turn that way. I bit my bottom lip for a second before I spoke, "Y-yes."

I felt Zakaria come up behind me and he put his arm around my waist. Ulric looked at the both of us, pain and shock in his eyes and it killed me to watch. He turned around and quickly ran away into the forest, a moment later I heard a howl.

Zakaria turned me around and nudged me towards the house. I forced my legs to walked over to the house and I went inside. I followed Zakaria over towards the kitchen and he grabbed a rag. He soaked it with water before running it down his face before he breathed heavily.

He turned around as he smiled at me, "I'll be right back, going to grab some clothes. Just a moment."

I nodded my head and he lifted the kitchen. I walked over to the window above the large sink and I pushed the curtain back but I could see out through the dark window but a very faint reflection of myself. The girl I stared at looked unhappy, unlike the supportive girlfriend I should be. I stayed with Zakaria, I know I'm choosing the right person.

I heard footsteps coming back and I quickly let go of the curtain before Zakaria came in. I turned around to see him dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. Standing over by the chair, he held his hand out towards me. I walked over towards him, "Zakaria, what Ulric said about the kiss-"

He shook his head, "Doesn't matter, you choose me. It proves enough for me."

I breathed out, "I just wanted things to stop-"

"Ellie, I love you." he said, cutting me off. He smiled down at me as he brought his hand up and cupped my cheek in the back of his hand, "I don't wanna risk ever loosing you. The only way males won't come between us-or anyone if you marry me."

I lowered my head as the pressure was weighing in on me again, "Zakaria, I don't know." He reached into his pocket and pulled a ring. My eyes widen as I lifted my head up, staring at the ring in his hand before my eyes went up towards him, "Zak."

"What is there to really wait for? We both know what we want, we both are making hard scarifies. I promise to never control you, Ellie. Never to take you away from the ones you love." he said. "What is there to really wait for?"

I looked down at the ring between his fingers. I breathed out heavily as I stared at it because a ring symbolizes allot of stuff. I knew it was the new humans feelings telling me to tell him not, that we should wait. It's better to wait and get to know each other more. But then I remembered I wasn't a human. I'm tired of pretending to be human when I'm wolf. I'm tired in general with life and just ready to stick to one person. I'm tired of 'dating', it's so stressful. I had three boyfriends already, most Wolf girls only ever have one. Even, this way I never have to worry about getting my heart broken. Wolf marriage is for life, the only way out is death.

I held my left hand up, "I will."

Mat

I smiled widely as we all walked into Tamaz large house. Killian grabbed me by my waist, pulling my back towards his chest as he kissed my cheek. It was late in the night but we were all awake from the restaurant that had a dancefloor. I never had so much fun dancing. It was surely a great night.

"You really surprised me, Tamaz." I said as he and Lizaveta came inside behind us. "You're pack is so respectful and sweet."

"As yours is." he said, smiling at us. "It's nice to have a friendship between packs from different countries."

I smiled, "Anything you ever need my friend, you will get."

He nodded, "As I will honor and give the same offer."

I stretched my arms out widely as I yawned, "As fast as energy comes, so does the tiredness."

We said our goodnights then Killian and I went up to our rooms. I went over to the mirror in the room and lifted my shirt up, looking at my very tiny baby bump. I rubbed my stomach, smiling widely as Killian walked over.

He placed his hand on my stomach, "Grow strong and healthy, son."

I chuckled, "What if it's a girl."

He winked, "I have a feeling it's a boy. Even, my family known for having a bunch of boys."

I chuckled, "Of course it does." There was a knock at the door so I turned my head recognizing the scent, "Come in, Ellie."

Aeriela opened the door and came in, "Hey, I could hear you all from downstairs."

Killian chuckled as he walked over to the suitcase, "Hope we didn't wake you."

She shook her head, "No, you didn't. Zakaria and I was awake still."

"Oh." I said, giggling. "What we you two doing together?"

She shrugged, "Just together but I should tell you something."

I turned to face her, "Hmm? What's that?"

She looked at me nervously and that caught my interest now. She walked over towards me and a smile appeared on her face as her right hand covered her left, "I might be staying just a bit more after you leave."

My eyebrows furrowed together, "Ellie, don't be insane. You'll have to return with your Alpha."

She shook her head, "There's another part to what I have to tell you." she said, nervously licking her lips. She removed her right hand and held her left hand up, "Zakaria proposed and I said yes." she said, making my eyes widen as I stared at the shocking surprising news. "Zakaria telling his brother right now as I'm telling you."