This second ending is dedicated to bclulu.

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Mari's POV

I spent the entire morning decorating Cass's room. The scented candles were the perfect touch. Rose petals were littered all over the floor and the bed. Changing into something sexy, I wrap my robe around me. 

Looking out the window, I watch as members from all three packs begin to arrive. Cass was coming home today, and Nina wanted to throw him a welcome back party. I was no longer mad at him, but because I had my own surprise for my mate, I was still acting like it. 

It was Randy's job tonight to make sure that Cass stayed in the backyard until I closed the blinds. When Randy sees me close the bilnds, he will know that it's time for him to send Cass up to me. By nine o'clock, the back yard is over flowing with laughing, smiling people. Shouts and growls of "Mine" and "Mate" fill the air. 

I'm happy that many of my family and new friends have found their soul mates. Our three packs will now be like family. Suddenly, a flash of blue catches my eye. I watch as Cass walks through the crowd towards both of my dads. 

For the next three hours, I watch as Randy and then Lynx find little ways to keep Cass in the back yard. Randy looks up at my window and I slowly close the blinds. It's time for my surprise. 

Turning off the lights, I hide behind the door. After several seconds, I could hear him walking up the stairs. Feeling the sadness and regret rolling off of him, I almost feel guilty for not being at the party when he came home. Almost. I smile as I hear him stop outside the door and sniff. 

Slowly the door opens and Cass steps into the room. It takes his eyes just five seconds to become adjusted to the dimness of the room. He slowly takes in the candles and the petals. Stepping behind him, I slowly slide my hand across his back.

Smiling slowly, I whisper his name, letting my lips brush against his neck. I feel him shiver slightly and smile again. Walking around him, I let my hand stay on his body. Slowly dragging it across his chest, I come to a stop in front of him. Keeping my face as straight as I could I look at him. 

"Mari...What's all this?"

"Don't you like my surprise Cass?" I ask letting a little hurt seep into my words. He quickly shakes his head and I have to keep myself from laughing. "No, baby. I love it I really do." 

"Promise?"

"Promise babe." I take a step closer to him and let my robe slowly slide off of me. His eyes darken, filling with love and lust. I smile at him. Standing on my toes, I slowly kiss him. He picks me up, deeping our kiss. Lying me on the bed, he slowly starts to kiss my neck. 

"Cass." I say a little breathless. He keeps kissing me. I pull back a little and look him in the eye. "Cass."

"What's wrong babe?"

"I want you to mark me Cass. Please." I whisper smiling at him. The look of pure joy and happiness that flood his face lets me know that I made the right choice. I knew that outside of our little world, trouble was brewing. The Mutts knew I was alive and they wanted me, and the powers that they could get from me. 

But right now the only thing that mattered to me was Cass. As his teeth sink into my shoulder, I let a moan slip out. I feel his tonuge lick the blood from his mark and pleasure rushes through me. "My turn." I tell him softly, rolling him over. I start to slowly kiss his neck, making my way to the spot where his neck and shoulder meets. 

Placing a kiss there, I feel my canines grow longer. Quickly, I bite down, feeling his warm blood fill my mouth. Pulling back, I slowly lick my mark. I hear him groan as I lick it again. Slowly sliding my hand under his shirt, I kiss his lips. 

"You're mine Cass and I'm yours. No one will ever serperate us." He nods and kisses me back. I don't know how everything will work out. I'm the daughter of two alphas, and the mate of another. Three packs. Two might be without a leader soon and the pack will fail. They need an alpha and luna to lead them, or they'll become Mutts. I refuse to let that happen to my family. 

Suddenly, an idea hits me and i link with Randy and Lynx. Hey dads. 

What is it Mari? 

What if we join all three packs together? That way, none of them would be in danger of having to find another pack to take them in or turn Mutt. We'd have the number to defend against any attack and our territory would increase greatly. And...I wouldn't lose any of my family and friends. 

I think that's a good idea. Randy tells me and I could hear Lynx agree. What does Cass think of this idea?

I haven't told him yet. He's kind of...busy. Their laughter fill my mind as I cut the link. Looking at Cass, I grin. "Make me fully yours mate of mine." I tell him laughing softly. Cass looks at me and smiles. "I Castiel Winchester accepts you Marianne Bellflower as my mate."

        "And I, Marianne Bellflower, accept you, Castiel Winchester, as my mate." I laugh again, but Cass kisses me again.