Friday, every clock in the school seemed to be broken as I hardly sat through the classes, it felt like I would take my seat, be given an assignment and then class was over.

"Is it me or does today seem to be flying by?" I asked Stephanie on the way to our next class.

She furrowed her brows, "are you kidding me, this day can't seem to go any faster...you're probably just freaking out about tonight, don't worry so much everything will be fine."

I nodded and smiled, to be honest I was beginning to feel like I couldn't wait for this dinner to be over and done with. Of course I liked just about everyone that was going to be there and only two of them were complete strangers to me, but I would be lying if I didn't admit that I was kind of hoping that Dean's cousin would be Stephanie's mate (a minor reason for inviting her tonight) and Dean had also confided in me that his cousin is hesitant to take the position without having a valid reason to...so of course if she helps sway his decision to take the position then even better.

"So there's something I've been meaning to tell you." I said as we waited on our teacher to walk into the classroom.

"What's up?"

"So I can't remember if I've already told you, but Dean's asked his cousin Jaxon to be his beta."

"That's great!" She smiled.

"So we've gotta try and convince him to stay in town, giving him a reason to want to be our beta." I said, hinting that maybe she could help us sway his opinion.

"Damn it are you pimping me out?!"

"I'm not pimping you out." I sounded.

"You are...is Dean in on this, did he put you up to this?"

"Steph chill, I only meant that I want you to befriend the guy...I would never ask you to do anything distasteful especially with someone you don't even know."

Of course I secretly hoped the two would be mates, but friends would also suffice.

She shook her head, "I can't make any promises, but I'll be on my best behavior."

The rest of the day flew by in the blink of an eye, soon I found myself running around the pack house with Lola.

"No no, those plates are not to be touched until my son's marriage banquet...no use the China I had sent over yesterday." She sighed heavily.

"Luna which fabric do you prefer for tonight's linens?" A rather nervous lady asked.

"Oh, I-I guess the heavier navy fabric."

"Good choice." Lola smiled before giving my shoulders a gentle squeeze and running off to stop the guy carrying in the candles for tonight, "please don't put those there." She sounded exasperated.

I allowed myself a moments peace by letting my body flop onto our sofa.

"Is everything alright my Luna?"

I looked up and smiled right at my handsome mate, "that's the first time you've called me that."

He smirked, "get use to hearing it...why don't you go up and relax, I'm sure my mother has all of this down here handled."

I shook my head as he took a seat next to me.

"Can't, it's my job to make sure this party is successful." I replied determined yet tired.

"My lovely mate, it is your job to organize this thing, let everyone else work out the details...and I can assure you that as the Alpha of this pack, it's my job to ensure this evening turns out to be a success." He leaned over and kissed me gently, "now don't make me order you to relax...go have a bubble bath or a nap, I'm going to need you by my side tonight."

His words were sweet and slightly hinting concern, but his kiss had awoken my wolf.

I got up from the sofa and turned to look at him, my eyes trying their best to seduce him, "can't we have a run before everyone shows up?" In my mind I was asking him to follow me into the woods for a little fun.

He picked up my lusty mood, "want to get dirty love?"

At this I smiled."...maybe a little."

He walked over toward me and took me by the hips "someone could hear us." He whispered.

"You'll have to be quiet then."

"And what if someone sees us?" He continued only this time he added a few sinful kisses down my neck.

"Well maybe it's time we let our wolves have a little fun." I offered before turning out of his hug and heading out the back door.

Without caring about my clothes I shifted right on the spot knowing he'd have seen the whole thing. I watched as lust filled his eyes, he carefully closed the door behind him before removing his shirt as he took the steps. After tossing his shirt aside I (in my wolf form) began to pace out of excitement, I was greatly pleased that he didn't just phase like I had...watching my mate prepare himself for me was a huge turn on.

As I watched him remove his pants I quickly took off toward the woods, knowingly fully well that I had just begun the chase.

It wasn't long before I felt his wolf near me as I ducked under low hanging branches and crunch through old leaves. Soon he rounded on me, cornering me as I backed into a tree.

I could feel the damp bark brush against my fur, he stepped closer and I reacted first by nuzzling my head into his neck, I looked up at him before he mimicked my actions. I licked his muzzle and ignited the chain reaction that followed.

. . .

After phasing back he handed his shirt to me before he pulled his pants back on.

"Thanks, I got a little carried away." I admitted.

"Speaking of." He sounded more serious than before, "Cass as much fun as we just had...if you don't want kids any time soon then we should Probably limit our wolves little intimate sessions."

"Why, it was fun."

He chuckled handsomely as he rubbed the back of his neck. "It was a LOT of fun love...but our wolf genes are stronger, think about it: if we get hurt we phase into our wolves and we heal, if we're somehow sick we phase into wolves and get better, couples in the pack who have a hard time having a kid tend to phase and-"

"Get pregnant." I finished for him, slightly panicked now.

"Don't worry, our wolves won't produce a wolf cub or anything if that's what your worried about." He said a little humored.

I rolled my eyes, "no, the thought hadn't even crossed my mind to be honest, but thank you for the nightmares."

He chuckled, "come on Luna, we gotta get back in before everyone arrives."

"C-can you make sure the coast is clear first...your shirt is long and all, but I don't really want everyone staring at me knowing I just had sex with my mate."

His eyes grew a hint darker at the mention of sex. "Everyone would know better than to stare, the minute we walk in everyone will busy themselves...it's common courtesy." He said before he kissed my hair reassuringly and then grabbed my hand as he lead us inside and up the stairs.