Menacing growls, and the smell of blood permeated the air. He sat there watching Ken, his beta, trying to fight off Morrison, a delta, who boldly made a challenge. Teeth bared Kennedy stood his ground, ears flat against his head as he stared down Morrison. Morrison's lip curled in a deep growl just before he lunged another attack. Teeth ripped into Kennedy's neck as he took him to the ground, his grip tightening, slowing cutting off the air to Kennedy's lungs. From lack of oxygen Kennedy slowly passed out, unable to fight back. Morrison loosened his grip then, letting Kennedy's bloody neck fall from his mouth. He moved placing his body over Kennedy's, blood dripping from his teeth, he looked up at his alpha. Matthew, in his human form, got to his feet. Standing tall over the crowd, his long dark hair blowing in the slight breeze, his dark eyes locked on the wolf before him. He simply nodded at Morrison showing his approval.
He then spoke to the pack, "From this day on we have a new beta, John Morrison."
As he spoke, Morrison changed form, standing there before the pack. His tall lean body, showing the effects of the battle. His shoulder length, dark brown hair amiss, with blood splattered here and there. A drop of blood sliding down his chest, following the line of his abs. A slow smirk slide across his face as he noticed the alpha bitch's eyes, following that very drop of blood. He looked over her, the long dark hair nearly to the edge of her hips, full luscious curves, and beautiful dark eyes that grew even more hungry as the drop neared his lower abdomen.
The pack howled their approval then, letting Morrison know they were behind him. The pack slowly dispersed, as Morrison knelt to check on Kennedy. Shaking his wolven head in a very human movement, Kennedy tried to stagger to his feet. Getting his bearings he changed to human form. Holding his neck he looked over at Morrison.
"You're a hell of a fighter man, you'll do your job well." Kennedy said raising his free hand to shake Morrison's.
"Thank you Kennedy. I knew it wouldn't be easy, I've seen you in a fight." Morrison replied.
"Good luck Morrison, I'm sure you'll serve the pack well." Kennedy said releasing his hand, slowly walking away.
Morrison stepped to the side reaching down to grab his discarded pants. He bent to slip his pants on. He looked up as he buttoned them to see the alpha couple walking towards him. As they approached Morrison bowed his head slightly, in a show of reverence towards the couple. Matthew was the first to speak.
"You've done well Morrison. It was a tough, well fought, battle as I knew it would be with Kennedy. I and Talia welcome you as our new beta." Morrison's eyes moved from Matthew's to Talia's at the mention of her name. In a bold move he reached for the alpha bitch's hand, taking it and kissing it softly.
He stared up into her eyes as he spoke, "I will be happy to serve you both, to the best of my capabilities." Matthew sent her a warning growl through their telepathic link. Talia shivered, Morrison's affections and the soft growl from Matthew a heady combination.
Matthew pulled Talia's hand away from Morrison's grasp, taking it in his own, as Morrison straightened up to look in his eyes. Matthew's eyes grew darker then, his possessiveness of his mate shining in them. Morrison nodded, silently moving away from the couple. Matthew watched him leave, before Talia pulled his face back to hers.
"Matty, there's no need to be jealous. He was just showing his reverence to us."
"I didn't like the way he looked at you when he did that." Matthew almost growled his reply.
"Oh calm down, he just became beta, I don't think he's quite that bold."
Matthew sighed, his tension relieving a bit. "You're right. I can't help it, you're mine and I want no other male touching you."
"I know baby." She kissed him softly on the lips, "Come on, let's go check on Ken."
They headed off towards Kennedy's home, weaving through the woods. They came upon the rock path that lead to his home. Reaching the door Matthew knocked softly.
"Come in," Kennedy's voice came from inside.
Matthew opened the door, letting Talia enter first, as he closed the door behind him.
"Ooh that looks so bad." Talia said walking over to Kennedy.
"It's not as bad as it looks," Tamran, Kennedy's mate, replied.
"Morrison is quite a fighter. I didn't think he had it in him to beat me." Kennedy said wincing softly as Tamran cleaned his wounds.
"I almost laughed when I heard he challenged you. He's such a cocky little bastard, I swear he was just trying to bolster his own ego."
"Well apparently it was no joke. He had something in him. He wasn't the same Morrison as I've seen fighting other packs. There was a different look in his eyes tonight. A hunger I've never seen in him before. He wanted it, and he wanted it bad."
"There's just something about him I don't like." Matthew replied.
Talia moved over to Matthew's side, "You just haven't felt him out yet. I'm sure if you get to know him a little bit better you won't feel that way."
Kennedy got up then, and walked over to Matthew, placing a hand on his shoulder. "If you want, I can keep my eye on him for you."
"I would appreciate that Ken, just for the first few weeks. Make sure he maintains the proper decorum."
"No problem Matt. I let you know if I see anything out of line." Kennedy replied.
"Thank you Ken. Well, we should leave you and your mate be. Get rest and be well my friend."
"Will do. Goodnight."
"Goodnight Ken, Tamran." Matthew smiled and headed towards the door. Talia waved and mouthed the word bye to Tamran, as she headed out the door behind Matthew.
Walking slowly through the woods, they started out towards their home. Talia moved closer to Matthew, her hand sliding along his chest.
"That was quite the fight tonight wasn't it?" she said.
"Yes it was. I quite enjoyed it actually." Matthew replied.
"Me too." Talia replied pulling him to a stop, pushing him back against a nearby tree.
"Mmmm did you now?" Matthew said with a smirk.