Tom's Diner

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A small diner in the center of the busy Pine Heath Town. It's a popular spot for the Midnight Pack and a variety of delinquents at night, but during morning its a quiet spot for businessmen/women to come for a quick cup of Joe or a bite to eat. 

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Driving through town, Austin had left his Sakuras conversation considered "finished," as he was trying to move on and turn it into a personal matter. All he wanted to focus on was today, actually get out and do something for a change that didn't revolve around Midnight. The first place he would stop at however was a practically dead restaurant, curtains closed but the place was still open by evidence of the sign at the swingable front door and the chimney that blew smoke. Sighing with some relief, the Alpha hopped out of the truck and shut his door then waited for Sakura to join before entering the building. 

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Sakura had been silent for the rest of the ride and when the truck stopped she got out and joined him for going inside. He had not said anything since she finished telling him her view and was mentally Sakura was beating herself up for having even mentioned June. Sakura had not meant to upset Austin but she had and his silence was the proof as she stared at the ground while going inside the old diner with him.

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When they reached the door Austin opened it and allowed Sakura in, and after entering there was soft music being played in the background. The place was completely void of everyone however the smell of egg and bacon and coffee otherwise told the pair that someone was indeed here. Austin took his seat at a secluded corner hidden from most views of the restaurant, it'd give him and the usually bubbly girl some privacy. He sighed and settled in, leaning back into the cushioned booth and decided to look over a menu. 

There was a head that peeked around the corner of the kitchen however the individual only saw Sakura's pink hair. A woman shouted from the kitchen,  "Just a minute, Sugar, and I'll getch' ya!" 

When the woman went back to working, Austin said to his pack member without looking up, "Alright, since we haveva moment of privacy I have to ask, why are others speaking badly about you? I have heard many of the males call you... A whore, and other names as well as machinations of what they'd do to you, before I corrected them,. Sakura, if you're getting bullied I need to know, I'll handle your assailants. You shouldn't have to have that happen to you." 

The Alpha's tone was serious, a man of his word, and someone who would not stand for others picking on their own packmates. It was obvious the big man did not know that Sakura was indeed as many called her, "The Pack Slut," And that those who spoke of her were talking about their experiences with the young woman. 

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Sakura sat down and was looking at the menu when she suddenly started laughing at what he was saying.  She quickly cleared her throat trying to stop laughing "I'm sorry for laughing but I'm not being bullied Austin, and the things they call me or say they do is true. I'm an open slut like Hunter." She looked at him in the eyes "I'll fuck anyone who wants to fuck me, and I honestly enjoy getting my pussy wrecked by huge cocks. As of right now the only males I haven't had a quick fuck with are Alex, you and your nephews but that can change at any point" she pointed to the mark on her neck "Hunter claimed me as his but he and I both are ok with each other fucking other pack members and right now it's extra fun cause of the extra hormones needing release"

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When Sakura laughed Austin's brows furrowed. Did he say something wrong, perhaps he slurred a little? It was still morning and he very well could still be waking up, however when she spoke the Alpha was... Very confused, and internally embarrassed. This whole time she was what others said she was, how did Austin not know of this? His eyes scanned the menu as of thinking really hard until realization for on his expression.  

"Ah... I... Very well then... I did not realize you were servicing the pack in that capacity. I..." Austin stopped right there, originally he was going to suggest that he would be a good candidate to visit, but then he remembered the powerful effects of mating season and what pheromones did to a man. Slowly but surely,  he was being chipped away, and it had been a few days since his last fiasco. Still, he wasn't the type to demand let alone ask for a quick fucking, he allowed those to come to him instead. And of course his mixed feelings for Brigita to come around, she was one of his many weaknesses,  and he couldn't get her out of his head. 

But Brigita would take time, instead he needed to make her as comfortable as possible while not being possessive. That second part was going to be very, very hard to accept.  For now Austin unfortunately had to focus on the other women of his pack and do his part to help the Midnight, even if he was nearly sterile every drop of seed counted... God he was starting to think like a whore himself. It took a lot of restraint for him not to participate to begin with, but the hormones, his personal issues and desires, and actions of the past were coming back to bite the Alpha... When he gets back he needed to see a Gamma. 

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Sakura smiled and scooted closer to the alpha leaning just enough for him to get a good view of her chest "You do know that you're free to ask me for stuff right?" She leaned back looking away and had a sad expression "I'm really sorry for having brought up you and June. I just thought you guys were perfect and it really pissed me off seeing how samara talked down to her and called her an omega before June ever officially announced that she was stepping down and becoming a Warrior again. I shouldn't crossed the line like I did and I'm really sorry for if I said anything that upset you Austin" Sakura looked at him nervous "um would being told someone chose to claim her and make her happy make you happy as a alpha learning about your pack members?"

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When Sakura apologized to Austin for the questions in the truck he didn't respond to it like most others would. He couldn't forgive innocence, it was natural that everyone had it and so it was not wrong. However he would have been better off without the output after his initial reply about June. In the end it was best to put it away and move on from the chapter of his life, when he punished her like that the Alpha was being far too mercufil. They were surrounded by rival packs who would have done far worse to a failing Alphas and Lunas, things he dared not speak. 

After Sakura finished her apology all Austin did was grunt, better than silence, and a signification that he acknowledged her words. Austin listened further to Sakura's question, all the while trying to not make it obvious that he struggled to not look at her revealing cleavage. He responded, "Mmhm, it's best that way. I'd rather her find a different partner abd move forward, she's still young, abd has a future ahead of her." 

Austin of course, did not believe that he had a future. Unlike everyone else hecwas grounded to one spot, one role, and bound.  It wasn't that he didn't like being Alpha,  he accepted it full heartedly, but there was a sense that he was prisoner, much like when he couldn't control his powers when he was a young wolf,  much like when he was stuck in Afghanistan serving his country... Much like when he was stuck in the frenzied state when his family had been killed. There was so much more, no one, not even his closest ans former mates or friends knew his feelings... Well, the Human allies of Midnight knew, his former squadron he was deployed with. But it had been years since Austin spoke to any of them with what being so tied up with the pack. He needed help, maybe he could visit a Gamna when he gets back. 

Relaxing just a bit more, Austin reached down and meant to grab his phone. In fact, he was so close, but unfortunately he wasn't looking when he grabbed Sakura's inner thigh and squeezed it by mistake. He froze, squeezing again before quickly pulling his hand away, "Ah-! Do forgive me, I was reaching for my phone."

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Sakura smiled and gently took his hand putting back on her leg "Austin it's ok, I don't mind if you touch me. You're obviously not letting everyone see the real you, you have too much stress and emotions pent up and held in." She put her hand on his leg and smiled at him "I think it's time the alpha got a chance to FULLY release that stress and had have fun" Sakura wouldn't force him but she did hope he would accept her offer to fuck away any stress he still had pent up as she leaned close whispering in his ear "would the alpha like to have a go wrecking the pussy his pack enjoys using?"

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Austin felt his hand being moved back to Sakura's thigh which he looked down a little confused. The pink haired girl had placed his hand back onto her exposed skin which gave him the immediate expression that she liked it. Accidents happen, apparently she didn't think this was one of those. Once she started to talk Austin felt Sakura's hand on his own leg both assuring and... Another form of touching. 

When Sakura whispered into the Alpha's ear a shiver went down his spine, it was a question that was very enticing... And fortunately-unfortunately Austin was not one turn to turn down such an offer. With a sigh he was about to speak before being cut off by the woman in the back, and in an instant the power shut off. There were a series of curses in the back and a head yet again poked out from the kitchen, again only seeing Sakura's pink hair. 

"Sorry honey! Been having trouble with the city power, backup generator ain't helping either! I'll be outside for about a half hour, holler if ya need anything!" The woman shouted kindly before taking off out the back door. 

With an exasperated huff, Austin say's once all is silent, "Well... Guess while I'm waiting for coffee I'll take you up on your offer. I'll admit I have been... Pent up more than usual, so I guess this is the privacy we'll be getting for now."

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Sakura hollered "No rush! We will be just fine!" Once alone in the dark Sakura smiled at Austin "how about we start i give a good feel of my throat?" She moved her hands to his pants and pulled his cock out ready to give him a blow job "unless you want to do something else first and don't be afraid to treat like a little slave..." She leaned close and kissed his neck "I love getting totally dominated and used"

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When the woman left the only form of light in the building came from the very dim sunlight that barely filtered through the closed blinds. From the low lamination Austin could see the small woman's hands reach down into his pants, he could feel her fingers wrap around his slowly rising erection from their confines. He could feel the cool air hit the naked flesh as Sakura kissed his neck and whispered into his ear, it was the tone combined with the need and setting allowed him to become more aroused. One of the Alpha's hands slid down the woman's back and under the hem of her bottoms, his hand went further until he could grope one of her cheeks, two of the fingers dipping along Sakura's sex. 

[Rena-Amane]

Sakura smiled and shifted so her head was in his lap and started licking before slowly putting his length in her mouth. She knew he would be big but she was going to show him what she could handle. Sakura slowly moved until his cock was sitting balls deep inside her mouth and throat as she started giving him a proper blow job while spreading her legs for him to feel her pussy better.

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The woman was tiny... Well all individuals were tiny to Austin, his hands were big enoigh to cover most of Sakuras rump as one massaged a cheek. His first two digits started to sink further through her folds, at first grazing but now they slithered up and down and just centimeters deeper. She was warm, that was for certain. The Alpha let loose a breath when he starts to move down further into the seat to allow more access, he used a foot to scoot the table against the other booth seat to help with more room. 

Austin grunts slightly when the female deepthroats his length. Now he could see why many other males of the Midnight spoke the way they did, however he now had the objective to make certain Sakura would crave him after this little ordeal. It was almost like competition, how to make a bitch want a particular individual when she has plenty of willing options. Austin was always last, always subtle, patient as a mule but now that he was more active in this season that would change.  He would still be patient but seize the moment when it arises. 

[Rena-Amane]

Sakura shifted how she was laying and spread legs inviting him to sink his fingers deep into her hole as she pulled away from him and looked up at him lustfully "give in and take control. I love being submissive and my body is wanting to feel the power of an alpha breed it this season" she then returned to sucking on him and making herself take his full length in her throat knowing his wolf form would make her look like a small fleshlight and she was getting rather wet from the idea of getting knotted by the alpha. 

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The day was cold and sunny...

The town of Pine Heath was bustling from the midday traffic. People were shopping or heading to lunch, snow covered much of the town as temperatures had plummeted to the low thirties during the days, whilst at night, even lower. Despite the cold there were still passerbys on the sidewalks going about the noon, enjoying their time or running errands which was the norm for the town. There didn't seem to be much beyond this peaceful, quiet, large town. 

"You want the usual, hun?" A waitress asked within an old 1970's style diner, Tom's Diner, to be specific. 

The waitress in question was asking a rather tall individual who donned a blue fleece jacket and blue jeans with boots. His hair was white as snow with silver mixed in with it, short and obviously combed, along with his beard and goatee. Tribal-like tattoos started from either side of his neck and crawled their way downward under the cloth, leaving one to speculate just what they were but alas it was to be a mystery. But one didn't have to speculate the muscle beneath the clothing which was barely contained, fit to his form, but otherwise it was obvious he was very much healthy and most likely exercised for a living. 

"Mm... Make it three number two's, and and coffee and water." The large man said with a slight smile. 

The waitress wrote down the order on her notepad, saying, "Three doubles... And a coffee and water... I'd hate to have yer appetite. And assuming the usual sides... Alright sweetie, I'll let the cooks know." 

"Thank you, Shelly." The large man nodded and watched as the waitress walked away. 

Austin "Auvunux" Windcaller was as old as they came, the middle aged Alpha of the Midnight Wolfpack. Not many packs these days have reached their golden years, it was a test of strength, will, and smarts which the large man excelled in all three. Having been the leader of the only Werewolf pack in the whole of Montana by victory, he has seen everything there was to see in the supernatural world. And today... Austin managed to catch a break. After all, leading a pack was like leading a bunch of toddlers, they were unpredictable and sometimes didn't follow rules. 

And of course of all days, it was cold but at least sunny and clear, people were out and the afternoon seemed decent enough. No drama, no personal crap, nothing from the vampires or pack politics, just a simple day. Sure, Austin could eat at the mansion, have the cooks make something for him, but today he just wanted to get away and enjoy the day. Sighing, Austin watched the cats and people pass by the window he sat next to, his mind wondering away to other places. 

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When was the last time I had a good run? 

Brigita was out for her newly established brisk afternoon jog around the mountain. Starting at the mansion and going around in a marked spiral of their territory down the main road and into town. Unfortunately for those or the supernatural alignment it took a lot to tire them out, especially for a wolf like herself. By the time she had made it to town she had barely broken a sweat. Maybe jogging down to the river would be more of a challenge. It was old territory but new to her as she had not been here in many years. 

To others walking around she looked fairly normal, human that is as she was beautiful and quite the sight to see. Not having been apart of the community in some years it was whispered between those that kind of remembered her and those wanting to know her. Wearing only a partially zipped up skin tight blue jacket showing her cleavage so to give her some air; whether she was wearing something underneath that was no one’s business. biker shorts and a decent pair of black running shoes was a decent outfit. Her hair was up in a high ponytail as so loose strands curled around her soft features delicate features. To think she was a fierce warrior underneath. 

Stopping her run to a halt around the corner of Main and Seventh, the temporary Omega caught the scent of someone all too familiar. The Alpha was nearby. Smelling the air she would turn and find herself looking upon Tom’s Diner. Of course he was there, one of his favorite spots. The thoughts of the past brought on fond memories. Though it had been a long time since she had been alone with him. Since coming back she took on duties and kept herself busy and away from his immediate vicinity. A time long lost hurt far more when he was in her presence than when he was no where to be seen. 

Garnering the mental fortitude to move forward she would walked towards the diner a little apprehensive. He welcomed her warmly back to the pack but she didn’t know how he felt about an old flame being so close to him. Made no sense or difference as he was now Alpha and not an Omega soldier like before. Dynamics were different and their worlds changed years ago. Peaking through the windows, she found him sitting there in his usual booth talking to Shelly a long term worker at the diner. She was the best. A twinge of excitement filling her knotted stomach as she went to the wooden framed door with its glass panes and worn window paint. The bells would ring as she stepped through. 

Walking up behind him, she was silent and careful though it’s not like he couldn’t smell her. Hands reached around to cover his eyes, “Guess who?” A small game they played together once upon a time. His face still youthful but older as she felt how time hardened his features. Lingering fingers softly slipped from his eyes into his hair before releasing him from her touch. “Been a while my Alpha. Has your day been well?” She would ask a she took her seat in the booth across the table. Seems they at least updated the seats, no longer sinking into the springs of a bygone age. “It’s like I never left.” She commented not even asking if she could join. He gave her allowances others could only dream of but she never exploited that kindness and gave him his space mostly. Brigita looked upon the Alpha with kind eyes, soft blue hues watching his subtle movements, his breathing as she sat across from the giant. 

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The Alpha continues to wait until a certain scent greeted his nostrils. It was all too familiar mixed with a worked up odor too, earthy in tones, he felt his vision darken followed by an all too familiar voice. Ahh, how could he forget? There was just one chuckle of amusement that Austin could manage, the rest followed into a sigh of relief as he eased his shoulders more to show comfortability. 

"Brigita," Austin nodded, a slight smile creeping up on his face, "I suppose I am doing well. I could say the same for you?" 

When Brigita took her place in front of the Alpha, he could tell that she matured physically but not by much. Spry little thing, he always thought of her as that amongst a few many other titles. Now it was Omega however long that would last, however he still treated her as if they never left another... Albeit, with boundaries of course, minimal, but present in the rarest of times. Austin did welcome her presence and he wasn't going to be some cockhole Alpha and force her to leave; that would be plain rude.

But of course Brigita's features were something to behold. Skin tight clothing with her cleavage partially showing, she was well groomed too showing that she did care for looks at least. Of course Austin could only see this through his lower peripheral, no need to draw unwanted attention to the woman before him. Oh, it has been some time since he last laid with someone... Oh, why on God's green Earth he still had those thoughts he'll never know. Austin reckoned it was the affect Brigita still had on him. 

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She missed this. Austin was a constant presence in her life, even when she joined a new pack of her own before her return. Her first of many wonderful things, bad memories not really coming to mind except her last night in Pine Heathe. But that was neither here nor there as they moved on and became proper adults, proper wolves. 

Her eyes looked him over for a long moment, he aged like fine wine. Men had it easy, getting older and looking more amazing. A quirky smile came to her lips as she sat up straight fixing her jacket by pulling the hem before tilting her head to look at his iconic cup of Joe. “You always order that. Glad to see some things never change.” Her smile became more genuine as she gestured to pick up the menu from its spot behind the napkin holder. “Mind if I join you?” Brigita knew he wouldn’t since his food hadn’t come out yet. 

Crossing her legs underneath the table she laid the menu down and leaned over, her breasts cupped by her arms as she rested in her elbows. She looked at the menu seeing it also didn’t change much, even their pie of the day changed every day of the week. “Mmm I’m thinking a nice stack of pancakes with some pork sausage. What do you think?” She said playfully looking up to him, her brow quirking up before her eyes traveled to his lips where she bit her lip a moment before making eye contact with him once more. It was that time of year, and she was still well within her power to keep her flirting playful. She would possibly try to make Austin hers again if she felt she had a chance but for now the past was still fresh and she couldn’t hope he would feel the same especially with his demeanor. 

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Austin only nodded as he silently sipped his coffee. Of course she could. Why couldn't she? The woman was still as gorgeous as ever and it wasn't one of the runts, new bloods, or any of the  moronic youngsters that caused a stir in any room they were in. Brigita's company was more than welcomed after all and that wouldn't change a bit. 

Austin rolled up the sleeves to his jacket revealing more of the Nordic tattoos beneath, some foreign language of Norwegian descent could be made out but was alien to most. He contemplated what Brigita could eat, his go-to was steadily cooking and it had been some time... Decisions decisions. Luckily, Shelly was on her way back with a tall glass of water right on time to answer that question. At first the woman eyes the blonde that sat before Austin, apprehensive and suspicious until she recognized the voice. 

A smile of familiarity fell before Shelly as she sat down the glass, looking right at Brigita, "Well could my lucky stars! Little lady, I didn't think you'd be back here!" 

Shelly was of course older than either of the two, encroaching on her mid 70's, she always had age on both Austin and Brigita. She continued, "Hell I trust you've been good? You look as young as ever!" 

"Hmph, what, you'd think she'd be all skin and bone, Skeletor?" Austin quietly quipped as he sipped his coffee again, receiving a playful smack to the back of the head for the joke. There it was, the Alpha's teasing was somewhere to found it seemed, revealing itself instead of the stoic beast he was.

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Seeing his tattoos she noted that he had added some more in her absence but only a peak or two of what they were. She didn’t want to pry, it would come up in its own time. They had until death to learn all they could about each other all over again. Where was the rush? 

Shelly came their way and Brigita would give her a big smile as she rested her chin on the back of her hands while the sweet elderly woman began to remember her with fondness. “Haha~ Always a pleasure to see you darlin. If I do say so myself Miss Shelly you have only gotten more fabulous since we last saw each other. The kids all grown up now?” Brigita would continue to smile and turn her gaze to Austin only to raise her brows and scrunch her nose a bit with her cheesy smile as she enjoyed being told how young she was. She was young in werewolf terms, but as a human she was in her late thirties and still kept a youthful appearance. 

As Shelly regaled her with how her family was doing she waited before sitting up her attention between the two bodies in her vicinity. “Yes Ma’am I have been well thank you for asking.” Giving an exaggerated gasp at Austin’s tease she would give a nice authentic laugh, one he probably hasn’t heard in a while from her. “Austin! Really Skelletor!?” Almost contagious Brigita was a captivating presence for all around her from her energy to her beauty but Austin knew she was a viscous fighter when necessary. 

She missed this; it was said already but she truly did. Reminded her of year past when they were truly young and had different paths ahead of them. “Alright alright so Miss Shelly could you please get me some of that Earl Grey tea..” She went on with her order, it being the same and different due to some choices but her tea was always the same. Hot Earl Grey with honey and lemon. She ordered her breakfast and put back the menu behind the napkin holder. “Thank you again for taking care of this big brute. I’m sure he was a handful some days.” A tease but a genuine bought of thanks as Austin while stoic was fairly transparent when emotionally bothered. Or at least that is how she remembered him. 

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"Early Gray, honey and lemon, right? I'll get yer order to the cooks. And as for the boys they're all grown and married, I'll be back darlin'." Shelly replied as she left to give the kitchen staff their order and start on the tea. 

"Hm..." Austin hummed for just a split second before sitting back in his seat. He seemed to be regarding Brigita for a moment then looked out of the window. He seemed to get caught up on his own thoughts, fists clenching and loosening as he tried to figure what words to say. It wasn't that he didn't know what was to be spoken, it was more how he was going to say them. The Alpha never was a big conversationist and even till this day that stayed true to him. 

Austin looked back to the blonde woman in front of him, she always was more easy-going and a bit more carefree than himself. But that was how it always had been, like two sides of a coin. How long has it been since the pair just sat and... Talked? Austin was usually busy tending to the pack and making sure their businesses in Pine Heath were in fine health, whilst Brigita chose to take the temporary role of Omega and go about that business. Who was the prior Omega? Spirit only knows, it was hard keeping up with everyone these days unfortunately and fortunately- Or unfortunately- The Pack seemed to be at a stalemate as far as growth went. 

Austin supposed he found what he was looking for in wording, "How were... Things back at your home?" 

The question was odd but it would start a conversation that hopefully carried on with a positive note. Of course, he wasn't talking about home here in Pine Heath, but the Alpha was referring to the other pack that Brigita found herself in. Certainly it wasn't his business on that end what they did but it was more so a welfare check on her mental being, with having being away from her pack for so long; Austin needed to make certain she was in the least alright. It wasn't so much his job as Alpha but as a long time friend. 

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Waving Shelly off she would lean back in the booth closing her eyes a moment enjoying the silence that began to take hold. Austin wasn’t the most eloquent with words sometimes. He was a man of swift and confident action. Conversation was not always needed between them at least that is how it was in the past. Looking him over again the smile on her face just stayed as she admired him from a distance. He was more a lion than a wolf with that mane of his. She wanted to ask if he was taking care of himself too but it seemed he beat her to the punch when his contemplation was over. He was very thoughtful about ‘how’ he asked it and  with regard to her feelings. He was a gentleman and she gave him a soft sigh and a smiled before holding her arms and elbows under her bust before speaking. 

“It wasn’t like here that’s for sure. It’s not like I wanted to leave, but duty called for me you know. I left to be their Luna.” That word had a little bite to it she was still a little bitter about the situation as she was made to leave for some reasons to due with Austin but mostly pack reasons. She left because they needed one and it was kind of like an arranged relationship for gain. Pine Heathe got a powerful ally to the East and vice versa. The Alpha at the time arranged it and he knew this but still. “It was not what I expected. Their lives are so busy and not as connected to nature. I almost forgot how yummy the air is here.” Sitting forward more to try and get comfortable than any flirting she looked up at his gaze wondering if this was too much or tedious for her to repeat. 

“I missed you, missed our patrols. Though time has a way of making you forget those precious things. Being their Luna was a handful.” She gave an exasperated sigh. Partly from relief she no longer had to deal with that busy pack mentality and partly for the freedom it came with. Much had changed between them many unsaid words and broken promises. “Just chaos all the time and then the war happened between the vampires out there. Lost a third of our pack as you know. They wanted a younger Alpha and Luna so I left without hesitation. I do hope they are alright but at the same time I’m just glad that time in my life is over.” Brigita said this all with some empathy but mostly it was nonchalant banter as she did not want him to worry or get upset on her behalf like he tended to do. He was kind to females in general but she liked to think she had a special place among them. 

“I promise I’m fine now that I’m back. I just needed to come home.” Taking a breath she would reach a leg under the table and rub at his calf a moment. Somewhere along the way she had slipped off her sneaker more so to have more of a personal touch than have her shoe on him. Her way of physically showing him she was fine with everything. “What about you? How has ‘home’ been for you?” She wanted to know if he missed her more than anything. Their initial meeting was wonderful as they held each other in the foyer, years of separation gone from a simple embrace. Too bad things weren’t so simple anymore. No now she had to wait and see if her old flame would come back to her willingly or if she would be made a simple background character in the manor. What ever was chosen it was for the betterment of the pack but hope was dangerous. 

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Austin listened and knew the secondary reason as to why Brigita had left in the first place... Tension. His mind returning to a time when there was infighting, mostly just pack drama, but still he felt solely responsible for the little blonde leaving. That was time he'll never get back, damned if there was no alliance between the Eastern pack and Midnight, there was too much going on at the time and perhaps he felt he just drove her away. The Alpha truly needed her all those years ago, if only one could turn back time... But, going back was fantasy. 

This was reality. 

The Alpha felt the familiar touch and graze along his calf, activating a sense of calm and invoking a skip of the heart. The woman still knew how to relax and aroused him. Easy boy! Down! Heel! Austin felt perhaps there was a twinge of sadness in Brigita's tone, he knew all too well the feeling of war and the costs that followed whether one was victorious or no. But to cast aside your own Alpha and Luna for younger blood? It felt disrespectful. 

Then it was Brigita's turn to ask the same question. How has home been for him? Austin replied as he looked out of the window, watching as a father walked down the street with his little daughter stop his shoulders, "I know the feeling. Your very pack being culled down... It's what happened here about a two years ago. The Mayans biker gang rolled through here, didn't know they were a pack scouting for a new home. Tensions rose until an all out war broke out, Midnight made short work of them yes but of course we had casualties." 

Austin exhaled slowly as he gathered his thoughts, running a hand through his hair, ""Home," Home has been... Mild. Less stressful surprisingly. We recently got done with the first phase of the mating season, and now things are ramping up to the second phase... Not sure if that's good or bad, luckily a few females did get pregnant so we're looking forward to strong children. But Home for me has been busy."

A variety of thoughts still ran rampant as Austin blurted out his next like of thinking without thinking, "I missed what time we had together. Being Alpha is demanding, but I rose to that challenge. Truth be told, I did have a Luna runner-up two years ago, little Japanese woman that transferred from Okinawa, Japan- Motobu, to be specific. She ended up... Being like a daughter, she was extremely specific and intelligent, small thing like her kin in the Asian countries, but she was perfect for the position at Midnight." 

The was a sudden tension in his right fist, Austin felt the anger slowly surge as the glass mug in his hand threatened to crack. It was rare when Austin took a severe liking to someone, but even more rarer that he considers one his child, which knowing him, was very much true. The Alpha cleared his throat to loosen a lump, "When the Mayans attacked she was the first to respond... But, as all things go, nothing lasts forever. Since then, we've been in need of a Luna- Not desperately, no, but the work load has been... Large, to say the least. The Blackthorne have no qualm with us, and vice versa, so much so that we have reached out to nearby packs allied to us for some aid. So far, no one's offering anything; but, that's how it goes, so we'll see where it takes off." 

 

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Brigita could feel the 'tension' in the air, it caused a small playful smile to curl her lips as she rested her chin in her other palm. The playful rubbing would continue as she could only touch him like this for long. Listening to him with interest she would look out the window at what he was looking at. Seeing the little girl made her heart sadden a little bit; one of the reasons she was kicked out of the pack was because as Luna she failed to produce a pup or two which was necessary for any pack's Luna to do amongst her other duties. Though she would never reveal that it was because she did not love the Alpha, did not respect him and did not want his spawn in her womb. Still that was neither here nor there as she was no longer apart of that pack. That is not to say there was anything wrong with her; she was given a perfect bill of health and her last medical check came back with flying colors; she was just a picky bitch. 

His deep vocals brought her to look at him once more as her body language changed. She sat up straight and her eyes were fixated on him with intensity. She was aware that there was a war but a roaming pack was serious news. They tended to be more unruly than those already established in small towns across the country. "I'm so sorry for your loss Austin. I can't imagine..." Brigita looked down at her hands on the checkered print table cloth and balled her hands into fists feeling frustrated for him. Her circumstances were bleak but his were just as bad considering he lost many more soldiers and her pack was much larger so they recovered quicker in terms of losses. Her big blue eyes watched him run his hand through his hair, her mind wandering elsewhere as his strong arm flexed, the veins popping along his skin. Geez he got so much better looking as he got older, it was almost making her salivate. Wait she shouldn't be like this right now! She shook her head and sat back a little trying to maintain a sense of professionalism. 

First phase? Yeah that sounds about right, as soon as she came back the stench of mating was everywhere. Mix of ranks and abilities all to make strong children. "I guess that all depends on if you are participating or a spectator." She would give a small shrug and smile as to try and stay playful though even mating season can take its toll if you don't have a partner to share it with. Though she flinched feeling her cheeks becoming hot as he spoke about him missing their time long ago, about his Alpha duties and the like. Was this an invitation? She didn't know what to make of it but it was enticing to say the least. What she was able to do as a Luna for her pack did make her happy and filled her with much fulfillment. Though her thoughts were interrupted by his tensing and clenching of the glass as it creaked from the pressure of his fist.

He must have really loved that girl like a daughter if he was having such a visceral reaction. Life was funny that way, taking loved ones and letting enemies live. "That must have been horrible for you... I only wish I could have been here in your time of need." She reached over to touch his hand before snaking her fingers to hold it and squeeze tight. Fingers still soft, warm and inviting as she would caress his course skin with ingrained affection. Brigita took a long moment, seemed to stretch on as the silence between them lengthened. Turning her gaze to him once more she would take a leap; worst case she was just about to embarrass herself in front of her Alpha and at best he would accept the offer.

Clearing her own throat she wondered if she could even call it an offer since she was essentially exiled from one pack making her a pariah for others. "I-If it is that much of a burden then let me shoulder some of it. Austin I have experience as a Luna, I know you know that this is valuable alone. I'm n-not asking to be yours if you do not wish me to be be but I can at least help you with the administrative side of things." She knew her status would make him look weak and she didn't want that to affect him negatively. So she gave him a couple options, that being said the thought of him being between her legs again was enticing. Still it was up to him as an Alpha to make the decision.