This story is a continuation of the Ebony Alpha. If you haven't read it from the beginning you probably should. I hope that those of you who have been requesting an update are ready to read and have fun with it. Please be kind.
Sultry
Chapter 20
Reunions
Louisa was huge. Carrying twins was hard work and she hoped the next go round would be of the singular persuasion. Sighing loudly; Louisa tried to find a more comfortable position in the bed she shared with Joe.
She had to smile when she thought of her mate. He was over protective and made sure that she had everything that she needed. The entire Pack was at her beck and call and it was getting a little nerve racking.
She rubbed her over-sized belly and smiled. It was soothing to the twin pups vying for space in their tight quarters. They were very active and Louisa didn't think that she would make it much longer before going into labor.
Seth, the pack healer took very good care of her. She really had nothing to worry about and tried to stop thinking about it.
Looking out her large picture window; she could see Joe and his brothers walking the property. They were discussing something important from the looks of it.
So much had been accomplished over the last eight months. New guest quarters had been built and the property across the highway from the compound had been acquired.
Reggie had encouraged his father to buy the land. After hearing about how well the Clarion pack had set up their community, he wanted the same for the Chambers Pack.
They settled on making the newly purchased land into a Health Spa for other Weres. That would enable them to make new contacts, and provide jobs for their pack members.
There were also plans in the works for an elementary and middle school and further down the road a high school. This would enable their children to go to school closer to home.
Louisa pulled the blankets closer and her mind drifted back to the day they had finally arrived at the Chambers Pack lands.
Eight months earlier
Joe was happy to be going home. He was trying hard not to dwell on his sleeping wolf and his dilemma seeped through his mating bond with Louisa.
"Two years isn't so long Joe. It will pass very quickly and before you know it we'll be a whole couple once again."
"Please don't worry Louisa. I'm resigned to my fate and plan to make the best of it. Having you by my side will make the time go by quickly."
Joe kissed Louisa and relaxed against the soft leather of the SUV speeding them to Texas. They had spent a week at the Boscoyo Plantation and he was ready to smell the sweet Texas air.
Ralph headed their two vehicle convoy with Silas Chambers sitting up front, while Joe and Louisa sat in the middle row. Raphael Boulet shared the back with his soon to be mate Drusilla.
Sullivan drove the second SUV with Maddie his mate. He considered his truck the nursery since they were transporting the youngsters; Abraham, Hazel, Becky and Ambrose.
He rolled his eyes at the smell of arousal assaulting his senses from the rear of the vehicle. Yes he understood they were newly mated; but they needed to control their urges. He wasn't immune to all the hormones flying around.
"Stop being such an old man and turn up the air conditioning. We are not that far removed from being like them ourselves."
Maddie smiled as she admonished her mate. She stealthily rubbed his thigh causing heat to rise up to his crotch.
Sullivan sucked in a ragged breath and smiled wickedly at his mate.
"Don't tempt me madam. I am not above stopping this SUV and chasing you through the Texas country side."
Maddie smiled and removed her hand. She didn't want to tempt fate. Sullivan was a man of his word and she knew first hand that he wouldn't hesitate to carry out his threat.
Back in the lead SUV Joe was getting excited. They were about to cross the state line and the turn off to their compound would be coming up soon after.
"Here we go folks." Ralph announced. "The state line is just up ahead. Hello Lone Star State."
"Are you ready to see your mother son?" Silas asked. "She was so relieved that you were still alive. After all the ruckus that went on in North Dakota, I know she'll be glad to see you."
"I know Dad. We've kept in touch over the last week and I had to convince her several times to stay put."
"Well you'd better be prepared for tears and hugs and even more tears when she sees you. I swear that woman is a bundle of emotions."
The passengers erupted in laughter at the thought and soon settled into companionable silence.
Louisa had drifted into a light sleep and Joe hated to wake her, but they were getting close.
The landscape was becoming very familiar and his heartbeat quickened at the thought of being home once more.
Joe kissed Louisa's brow to wake her gently. "We're almost there sweetheart. Look our turnoff is just ahead."
Louisa sat up as Ralph made the turn into the Chambers compound.
Suddenly Joe began to fidget and took off his seat belt. He was sweating profusely and his eyes were darting wildly.
"Pull over Ralph. I need to get out right away."
"Sure Joe just let me find a smooth spot."
"Stop the fucking truck now little brother!"
"Joe! What the hell is wrong with you?" Silas yelled at his oldest son.
Joe didn't answer, he just threw open the door and jumped out of the vehicle.
"Joe!" Louisa cried as the SUV came to a screeching halt.
Louisa's unhappy expression turned to one of wonder as Joe began to transform into his wolf. His clothes began to shred and his body elongated and enlarged.
His feet burst through his shoes and his nose and chin lengthened into the beautiful chocolate brown face of her beloved wolf.
Joe threw back his head and howled in triumphant joy. He did this several times as he walked around in a circle as if marking his territory.
He stalked over to the SUV and put his paws into the open door.
"I think I'll get out too Silas. We'll meet you guys at the house."
"How is this possible Louisa?" Silas asked.
"I think Hosuk might have an answer to that question. He told me to call him as soon as we got here. Maybe he knew this was going to happen."
Louisa climbed out of the SUV and watched as the two trucks pulled away.
The occupants of the second truck were yelling happily at the couple as they passed by.
"You rock Alpha!"
"We knew the Elder Council couldn't keep you down!"
"Woo Hoooo!"
Louisa laughed at the young ones and turned to Joe. She looked at her impressive mate as he stared back at her with his golden eyes. He sauntered to her side and rubbed his massive head against her thigh.
She rubbed him between his eyes and kissed his snout. She slowly undressed as he looked at her with joy.
She began her change anticipating her mate's reaction to his good fortune.