Breaking Tradition

Varella



Taylor

Taylor had gotten the title of Alpha wolf a year and a half ago, after the old alpha had died in a turf war with a neighboring pack. Since then Taylor had held the pack together, kept it alive, kept their turf, and held traditions. Old rules stayed and everything seemed to be working out. At 18 the males begun to train for their jobs, the females went to work with the older females and take care of the kids, teach, and cook for the packs. At 20 females were available for breeding. Males were as well, but only with his permission. As they wanted the best for their pack. Taylor was at a meeting with his upper council. His beta wolves, and delta wolves, they had all decided that breeding for him,and the top beta Marco, would be best. Their genes would bring good pups. Taylor knew of a female who was just turning to age. She was the old alphas daughter, so she had good genes in here. Males didn't associate with their pups much, if they did it was the males to get the, ready for pack life. Taylor and Marco both headed to the female wing of their giant household, which held all of the pack. Taylor sent Marco off to find a suitable mate for himself, before finding Varella. He grinned when he saw her with a group of younger pups, teaching them. "Varella, may I have a word with you?" He said and gave her a smile. He wanted to have pups, he adored them. He had a meeting later with some other alpha wolves, about trading some of the women. It helped keep I breeding from happening in packs. But he wanted to keep some of the good ones, and she was one.

Varella was frustrated. She'd been tasked with keeping an eye on the most troublesome pups in the pack. It wasn't an easy job and the others females felt that she "was just the perfect wolf" for it. Right. There had been so much sarcasm in that statement that Varella felt her fur ruffle... if she'd been in wolf form, that is. Still, she couldn't say no. After her mother's death she was now, truly, alone. And while she hadn't known her father, even his passing had affected her.
With a soft growl Varella focused on the pups before her. She'd been trying to teach them some basic manners... but instead she now found herself soaking wet after one of the pups - in a fit of anger - had tossed a sack (made from the tanned hide of an animal) of water. Unfortunately, Varella had just stepped in front of the offending pup to solve the dispute... only to have the sack hit her square in the chest. On impact the cap popped off - must not have been tight - and water sprayed everywhere. Her growl was instinctive - certainly something she wouldn't have done with other adults around- but when she heard her name she spun with a yelp, eyes wide when she saw the alpha. She immediately dropped her gaze, silencing her growls, "O-of course. Let me just... I need to... I need to get another to watch the pups." She hated how nervous she was... but the alpha always ignored her. Her father had and she hadn't expected any different from the new one.

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Taylor waited patiently as he watched Varella got another women to watch the kids. He looked at them and cocked his head to the side. He didn't really associate with them, which he found weird, because once they got to their teen years he and the other high ranking makes begun to train them. When she was finished and came over he walked off a bit so the others would not hear their conversation. He folded his hands behind him and chuckled. "They got you a bit wet." He commented. Then smiled at her. "But not here for that." He said and shifted his weight on his feet. "I'm looking for a mate, I've decided that now is the best time for me, as the alpha, should have pups. And I would like for you to mother my children." He said and looked down to see her reaction.

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"M-me?" Varella stared at Taylor with wide eyes. He was choosing her? The alpha? Why wouldn't he have chosen a higher ranking female? She stood there, staring at him, mouth open in shock. When she realized that she'd been like that for way too long she closed her mouth, nervously swallowed, and blushed, "This is... this is a great honor you bring me, but I don't understand... there are many females of higher standing than me. Why would you... my father." The answer, the only logical one, had come to her. She was a bit surprised to see that a part of her was sad. When he'd chosen her... well, perhaps there was something special about her, but now she knew that wasn't they case. Her father had been alpha. Taylor was only trying to keep the lines strong and pure. This was just a business transaction, nothing more, she warned herself. You can't create ties that aren't there.
So Varella smiled, then nodded her head, "It's a good choice. With two alpha lines whatever male offspring is created would be a very sure option for future alpha. When would you like to start?" He made sure her tone was submissive, but business-like. Professional. She could do this. All the other females did it, why couldn't she?

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Taylor stood in front of Varella, listening bad she spoke, he raised and eyebrow and chuckled softly. Taylor didn't understand the females rankings thy they had amongst themselves very well, but that was because he didn't associate too often with them. He did know that usually the ones with permanent mates were lower ranking. This was because marriage and permanent mates was a practice used solely by the low ranking wolves. Very rarely did an alpha or beta marry and take on a permanent mate, when they did there was a big fuss and it was considered the highest honor a female could have. Taylor took one of her hands in his and grinned at her, he was a charming alpha, most were, but he had that extra bit. "Oh Varella, that is definitely a wonderful piece, but you're also a beautiful and intelligent wolf. I'd be more than honored for you to mother my pups." He said sweetly, which was his true opinion. Taylor had secretly been checking the females out as of late. And he had taken a liking to Varella. "We can start whenever you would like to, whenever you're comfortable." He said and ran a hand through his hair. "Why don't you come over and spend the night. I'll make you dinner, we can talk and get to know one another." He offered. Taylor wasn't like many of the alphas. Most just made the pups and then left the female to her own devices, only coming back for birth and occaisonal visits. Rarely did a female stay in the alphas home for more than a few hours. But Taylor wanted her to be comfortable and feel like a partner rather than just a carrying case for kids, he was the boss anyway, who was gonna tell him he couldn't do this.

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Varella toon in a deep, calming breath. Tonight. God, she hadn't done more than kiss one of the lower wolves and now she'd... don't think about it. If she thought about it she'd freak out even more than she already was. So she smiled and nodded, "Alright. Tonight. Should... should I bring anything?" What was the protocol? Did the female bring food ad an offering? Or something else? It was a bit unnerving to not know these things. Still she smiled, her hand tingling from where he still held it. His touch was almost electrifying to her... and weird. She was rarely touched.

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Taylor grinned softly at her, he placed a hand on her cheek after sliding the hair away. "Hey, calm down." He said softly. Looking into her eyes as he gently caressed her cheek. "It'll be okay. Just bring your cute self, okay?" He said and stepped away. Taylor looked around before back at her. "I'll make sure my guards allow you in without any hassle. I'll see you tonight. Oh and I'll make sure until then you don't have to deal with our troublesome pups." He said with a grin. Moving off and out of the room. He went to the female in charge of assigning jobs and told her his request, which wasn't really a request, she had to do what he said, before going back to his own home. His house was a manor, it was the only house where only one wolf stayed, and that had protection. But he was the alpha after all. He made his house neat and tidy as he waited for her to come that night.

Varella couldn't believe that she'd been chosen by the alpha. She spent the day in surprised bliss. She'd been replaced as the watch for the unruly kids and was told she'd have the day off to relax. The female who'd taken her shift had seemed pissed and upset about it, but she'd still been too surprised to react then. Now she felt bad about it, but she'd have to go and apologize tomorrow. Obviously Taylor had talked to them. She'd have to rectify that. But right now she was standing at Taylor's front door, clutching an apple pie. She'd felt weird coming empty handed. Biting her lip Varella knocked on the door. She was dressed in a simple black dress with thin straps, simple heels, and her hair pulled up in a messy bun. Was she too overdressed? Underdressed?

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Taylor had begun to cook dinner and was about half-way done when he heard the knock on the front door. Taylor didn't want to be the normal alpha that just did the girl and left. Because there was really three options when a high ranking wolf mated, they mated and the male kicked the female out not seeing her again until the pups arrived, the male kicked her out but kept in close contact, or the one never used because the males believed they are superior was the male formed a bond with his mate. He made his way to the door opening it and allowing Varella inside. "Hey beautiful." He purred, leaning over and kissing her cheek as he let her in and lead her to the kitchen. "The food is almost read for dinner, you can set that on the counter, sit." He said with a smile, going back to finish cooking. Once it was done he served both of them, sitting across from her. "Varella. Can I be honest with you?" He said after a few bites of food.

Varella was still dealing with how his simple kiss had made her body tingle and his greeting as they sat down to eat. She swallowed down a bite of food, assuming it was good, but actually too nervous to taste it, "Please. I'd rather honesty than anything else." She looked up and met his gaze, realizing then just how small the table seemed and how large he was. It wasn't all just his alpha aura, but his body was quite fit. She swallowed again and forced her gaze back to his, "Have you changed your mind? I understand, if you have." It wouldn't surprise her. Just having been chosen for a few hours was an honor, but Varella did understand if Taylor decided to mate with one of the other females. It would make more sense. She was the weakest female, the submissive. Why would he choose her? "Did you want me to leave now?"

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Taylor raised an eyebrow at her caution and nervousness. He wondered if all the females had acted like this with the alpha. "No no no." He said reaching across his hand gently touching her own. "I just wanted to tell you." He said and took a a bite of food, nervous himself as well. Alphas weren't supposed to be interested in the females, only wanting them for a mate. "I've been watching the females as of late, trying to decide who would be s good mate for me and a good mother for my kids." He said giving her a grin. "And after watching I've realized just how amazing you are." He said and his face flushed red. Why was he doing this? Her giving out that knowledge of him could ruin him among his other council members. But he had a feeling she wouldn't, she seemed a lot like her father. Taylor finished his food and placed the plate in the sink, then sat down across from her again.

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Varella had only picked at her food, too nervous to eat anything substantial. She listened to his words, surprised to hear that he'd been watching her so closely, "I still don't understand why you chose me, but I won't argue it with you." She frowned, "Is that what you wanted to be honest about? To tell me that you've been watching me?" She'd known he watched over the whole pack, but to hear he'd taken such an interest was a bit surprising. She tried to think back on how she'd acted this past week, but nothing specific stood out. She was always polite, had always tried to do her jobs and responsibilities in a timely manner. And she'd enjoyed - in general - her time with the pups. Is that why he chose her? Because she was patient and understanding with the young?

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Taylor watched her, frowning just a by when she said she didn't understand. "Yes it was. And I chose you for plenty of reasons." He said quietly and stood up waiting for her to finish. When she was he begun the dishes. "Let's go sit." He said and led her to his living room, he sat down on the couch and waited for her to sit besides him, he put an arm around her and flicked the television on. "Let's talk." He said smiling at her. Taylor didn't want to just jump into it, he wanted to know her and make sure that it was perfect for both of them. He had always dreamt of those stupid cliche couples and being in one, but he knew as an alpha he shouldn't. Alphas very rarely had permanent mates. But he's taken a small liking to her already. And he didn't think he could allow a Lowe ranking male to have her. "You don't need to be so nervous. I'm not that bad of a guy." He teased.

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Varella sat next to Taylor, slowly relaxing her stiff posture as the minutes went by. She blushed as he placed his arms over her shoulders, then turned her head to meet his gaze, "I know you're not a bad guy. I'm just..." She sighed, turning her body slightly to face him more fully, "It's just that no one has ever shown this much interest in me. I have done more than simply kiss someone. And now I'm chosen by the alpha to have his pups?" He gave him a little smile, "It's a lot of responsibility all at once. I'm not saying that I'm not honored... I'm just used to being ignored." She bit her lip, then shrugged, "And now I'm sitting on your couch, your arm around me, and I'm wondering what's going to happen next."

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Taylor listened to Varella as she spoke, his eyes soft and sweet as he looked at her. He caressed her cheek with his free hand. "You're much more than you believe you are. I promise that. I wish your father had done more to show you that." He said and leaned back again. "What happens next is whatever you would want to." He said and looked between her and te news on the television. "I'm not going to rush into anything, if you want to just spend the night together, I'm more than happy to do that. We don't have to do anything right away." He murmured and kissed her cheek. "If you want to tonight we can. If you just want to spend the night with me, I'd adore that." He said, biting his lip. He hoped she wouldn't realize how rare it was that an alpha wanted a connection with his mate.

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Varella looked up at Taylor, staring into his eyes. She was waiting for the 'but', waiting for him to yell out 'surprise!' and then tell her this was all just a fun joke. No alpha would go at the female's pace. They had more important things to do. So why was he? "You're really going to let me leave if that's what I want?" She asked, frowning a little, "But I thought the point of this was to continue your lineage? If you let me leave... why aren't you pushing for this to be done tonight? Why the fancy dinner? Why this?" She gestured between them, referring to them cuddling on the couch, "Are you trying to... is this a joke? 'Ha ha, the poor submissive female'?" Anger lit her eyes for a second, "Did Marjorie put you up to this?"

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If there was one thing Tayor didn't like it was being accused of things, and like most alphas he had a temper. "I am the alpha in this pack no one tells me to do anything." He said, almost coldly. Taylor shifted his position on the couch, looking down at Varella with a small frown on his face. "This. This is all because that's how I want it to be done. Yes I have important things to do, and having pups is on the list, but I'm not just gonna force you into it then leave you. I don't think that's okay. And I'm the alpha damn it. Who's gonna tell me I can't." He said and leaned back into the couch, arms crossed against his chest. "I like you, I want you to be happy too." He mumbled and glanced over. "And you don't have to leave tonight, you can stay the night with me." He murmured and gave her a small smile. Taylor had calmed down quickly, but he was still upset she thought he was doing this to hurt her.

Varella flinched at the alpha's anger, the brief spark of fight in her eyes disappearing. She swallowed and immediately looked down, shoving that part of her that would have been a stronger wolf, "Sorry. Marjorie just..." Varella fell silent, not wanting to cause problems or be seen as a tattle tale, "I'm sorry." When she finally looked back up at him she gave him a little smile, "I find it... odd that you like me... but I'm sure I'll get used to it." She hesitated, then reached out and touched his hand, "And I can stay. If you truly don't want me to leave."

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Taylor calmed down easily, smiling when she touched his hand. He leaned across and kissed her cheek gently. " I do want you to stay, and for the next few nights if you would like." He murmured before pulling her back into his arms. "Also, tell me what happened with Majorie. It's my pack I like to know what is going on with it." He said and picked Varella up as he carried her up to his bedroom. His bedroom Was extravagant, and bed giant. He laid her down before climbing in as well, pulling covers over both of them.