Timber Pack Chronicles Ch. 07

No big deal.

Yeah, right!

Parker could tell that all eyes were on him, the newcomer that had been turned without permission. The way they were all looking at him made him feel really uneasy.

His eyes widened as he looked around the field and recognized many of the faces. The cop that caught them making out at the old water tower, Deputy Green, stood among several other cops. He recognized one of his father's golfing buddies standing with the cops.

He also recognized Principal Shaw. Mr. Shaw's hard gaze made Parker drop his eyes to the ground. Homophobic asshole.

Parker couldn't miss the Stone family. Jed's four brothers stood with a woman he assumed was Jed's mom and an older girl that must have been the sister. They weren't paying any attention to Parker, they were all watching Jed.

A muscular black man wearing an expensive business suit motioned Trey to join him and the statuesque woman standing with him. Trey shook his head and remained with Parker and Colton.

Parker drew in a sharp breath when he saw a small group of guys from school, all of them wearing blue and white letter jackets. Seth Forrest stood in front of the group, arms folded over his chest, with a smarmy smirk on his face. Parker really wanted to slap that look off his face.

Shell's boyfriend Curtis was among the jocks standing with Seth. Parker and Curtis exchanged a look.

He would need to talk to Colton about Curtis.

They walked towards Colton's dad, dressed in his brown deputy's uniform, speaking with Sheriff Forrest -- Alpha Forrest. Jed's father stood off to the side of the Alpha, looking menacing with his arms folded across his chest.

As if they sensed the quartet's approach, they turned and looked at Colton, then Parker.

Even without his sheriff's uniform, his massive size and his voice would have conveyed his authority. He was without a doubt the leader of this pack. He turned to Jed's father and quietly spoke.

Jed's father nodded and moved to stand with his family. He looked upon Jed with a small smile that looked completely out of place on his stern face.

"Colton Butler," Alpha Forrest spoke. He spoke normally, but his voice seemed to carry throughout the field as if he shouted. "Step forward."

Colton gave Parker's hand a final squeeze, then let go. He held his chin up high as he walked right up to the Alpha and stood directly in front of him.

Parker moved slightly closer to Jed. Trey stepped sideways, closing the gap. Parker felt his nerves settle a little bit. He would be protected. It was Colton he was worried about. He didn't want Colton to be punished. No one would tell him what the punishments were, and all sorts of horrible things ran through his head. None was worse than being separated from Colton. He couldn't imagine living without the man.

"Colton Butler. You have been accused of breaking one of our most sacred laws: turning a human. How do you plead?"

Colton crossed his arms across his chest. "Not guilty."

"He lies!" Seth shouted as he stepped forward. His finger pointed at Parker accusingly. "Even a blind man could see that bite mark."

The Alpha glanced back at Seth with narrowed, focused eyes. They flashed a bright amber and Seth immediately dropped his head and stepped back into his place.

The Alpha turned his focus back to Colton. He dropped his voice, but his tone became icy and he was practically growling. "Try again, pup."

Colton ground his teeth and suppressed an offended growl. He was no pup and he made it clear that he didn't like being called one. "Not. Guilty. Parker is my mate. Yes, I bit him, but it was on instinct. My wolf would no longer be denied what was his."

The entire crowd erupted in gasps and chatter.

"Silence," the Alpha commanded and the crowd immediately quieted. He turned to Parker. "Step forward, whelp."

Parker wanted to turn and run, but something compelled him to obey the powerful wolf. He clearly didn't move fast enough because Trey put a hand on his back and gave him a push forward. Parker kept his eyes on the Alpha's black uniform boots as he walked forward to stand next to Colton.

The Alpha grabbed Parker's head and turned it, his fingernails digging uncomfortably into his skin. Parker pressed his lips together to keep the pained whimper from escaping, but his trembling couldn't be helped. He didn't like the big man's rough hands on him.

Apparently neither did Colton, because Parker could hear a low warning growl coming from his mate.

Ignoring Colton, the Alpha leaned in and sniffed Parker.

Colton's growling increased in both volume and intensity.

Alpha's head snapped towards Colton. "I would back down if I were you, pup."

Colton gritted his teeth and balled his fists but stopped his growling.

Alpha stepped back. "The accusation is null. He is Colton's mate."

Seth pushed forward, completely outraged. "What?! Men can't mate with men!" Several in the pack shouted their agreement. "He can't breed pups with that faggot!"

Colton spun on his heels and snarled. His arm shot up and he gripped Seth by the throat and squeezed.

"Enough, Colton."

Colton ignored the Alpha's command. He squeezed harder and Seth's face turned red. Seth's hands gripped and pulled at Colton's arms as he struggled in vain to free himself. Parker was frozen in fear; he didn't know what to do.

The Alpha stepped forward. His voice was low and dangerous, directed at Colton. "I am not accustomed to having my orders ignored. That is twice I've had to correct you tonight. Let him go. Now."

Colton gave Seth a shove, knocking him backwards but doing as the Alpha commanded.

The Alpha glared at his son. "I have made my decision." He looked around the pack. He took in a deep breath and let it go. Even in a calm state, his body language exuded power and strength. "Does anyone have a problem with this?"

Seth spit on Colton's boot. His voice dropped to a whisper. "I hope you enjoy my sloppy seconds."

Colton's chest heaved and his pupils dilated. His voice dropped in pitch and became a snarl. "You. I knew it was you. You tried to rape my mate."

Colton's shirt ripped down the back as his muscles began to ripple. His body grew in size and width, black fur sprouting all over his skin. With a mighty roar, he backhanded Seth, sending the muscular teen flying through the air as if he weighed nothing.

The crowd gasped and stepped back as the two-legged werewolf hybrid ripped his shredded shirt and pants off and tossed them aside and advanced on Seth.

"Holy fucking shit!" Jed sputtered. "He can do a partial shift. He's an alpha."

Parker looked from Jed back to Colton but didn't have time to really let Jed's words sink in. He knew that Colton was close to being out of control. When he told Colton what Seth had tried to do to him in the locker room, he had known it would come to this if Colton ever found out who it was.

Seth pushed up to his feet to defend himself, but he was too late. Colton's arm slashed out. Angry claw marks bloomed red across Seth's chest as his blood began spilling. Seth fell into a whimpering heap on the ground as his body started to morph.

Now a large black wolf with grey streaks and a bloody chest, Seth shrugged out from under his clothes, pushed to his feet and snapped and growled at Colton. He lunged and leapt for Colton's throat. Colton slammed his fist into the side of Seth's head, sending him smashing into the earth.

Seth was simply no match for Colton's alpha hybrid form.

With an ear shattering roar, Colton advanced, fully prepared to deal a final blow.

"Colton! Stop," Colton's father intervened, but Colton ignored him.

"Colton Butler!" Alpha shouted. "Back down! Shift!"

Colton tilted his head back and howled angrily. He dropped down to one knee at Seth's side and raised his arm. His claws were already dripping with Seth's blood.

Parker ran forward to his mate. "Colton," he whispered as he grabbed the furred paw, covering the claws in his hand. "Don't."

"Colton! Don't make me tell you again." The alpha's teeth dropped and claws extended from his fingers, ready to strike.

Parker tugged at Colton's arm. Colton turned and looked up at him. Parker could see the rage in his dark eyes, the instinctual need to protect and avenge his mate. Those deep brown eyes stared deep into Parker's. Parker somehow remained calm and he tried to direct that at his big, bad wolf. He reached down and cupped his hand on Colton's furry cheek. "Colton."

The ears on top of Colton's head started to shrink as did the jaw filled with razor-sharp fangs. The body hair receded and the claws retracted as his body shrank down to its normal size.

A very human-looking, fully naked Colton stood up and stared down at Parker. He grabbed a fistful of Parker's hair, slanted his head and claimed his mate's mouth in a feral kiss.

He broke the kiss and grabbed Parker's hand and pulled him close. He led him back to the Alpha and stood before him, naked as the day he was born, with Parker at his side, their hands clasped and fingers intertwined together.

The Alpha stared at Colton, who defiantly stared back, meeting his eyes. After several moments of neither backing down, the Alpha finally spoke. "You need to leave."

Carlton Butler stepped forward, whispering, "Alpha...."

Colton blinked, finally backing down from the Alpha's gaze. "You're exiling me?"

"Yes. It's time for you to leave and start your own pack. It's what I did when I was your age, when my own mate triggered my change. You can't stay here. You're already too disruptive. I won't have you destroy my pack."

Carlton's voice dropped to just below a whisper. "Alpha, if you banish Colton, you're going to lose him and possibly his friends. They are all strong wolves and can give the pack strong pups."

Alpha scoffed, looking between Colton, Parker, Jed and Trey. "None of those boys is going to be making any pups. I've made my decision."

Carlton nodded and stepped back. "Yes, Alpha."

"I accept exile," Colton said, taking Alpha's decision like a man.

"The pack owns a small campground at the edge of the county near the village of Timber. You can rent it from us and relocate there."

Colton shook his head. "No. You'll sell it to us outright at fair market value, and I want the village in my territory."

Alpha Forrest narrowed his eyes at Colton, then started to chuckle. "You're an arrogant little fucker. I'm glad to be done with you. Fine, I agree."

"What?" Seth cried as he pushed to his feet. The naked jock stood upright with difficulty. His breathing was labored and he clutched at his scabbed-over, healing chest wounds. "That was supposed to be mine," he wheezed.

The Alpha turned to his son, his voice icy with disappointment. "That was before you lost a challenge and then got your ass whooped. Once again. Now mind your place, boy."

"Yes, father," Seth replied through gritted teeth. He reluctantly stepped back and moved to stand next to TJ. His face was red with anger, directed at Colton, who ignored him as if he didn't exist.

Alpha Forrest turned back to Colton. He raised his voice for everyone to hear. "Colton Butler, you are no longer part of this pack. You can stay in the city until graduation, then I want you and your mate gone. You'll do your runs out at the camp. Stay off my lands. I won't be as patient next time you cross me."

Parker nearly jumped out of his skin when Jed moved in next to him. He looked up at the big man, who folded his arms across his chest and stared straight ahead. Parker looked to the other side of Colton, where Trey now stood.

Colton glanced at Trey and then Jed, who both nodded at him. He then looked the Alpha square in the eye. "In addition to my mate, I take my beta and my enforcer with me."

Alpha Forrest held out his hand. "Agreed."

Colton shook his hand. "Agreed."

Colton gave his father one last look, and after Carlton nodded respectfully, he turned towards his friends.

"Let's go, Timber Pack."

"Yes, Alpha," Trey answered proudly and respectfully. Jed and Parker quickly replied the same way.

Jed and Trey flanked Colton and Parker.

The Forest View Pack parted to allow the newly formed Timber Pack to leave the field.

* * *

After Colton got dressed with the change of clothes he had in his trunk, the pack-mates drove to their new pack grounds.

Colton watched Jed and Parker build up a fire in the big firepit while Trey "supervised." He looked around the abandoned campsite and cringed. What the hell had he just done? It was one thing to accept his own exile, but he had just ruined the lives of the three people he cared about the most.

"Your dad looked pissed," Jed said to Trey as he pushed a log into the fire using a big stick.

"Yeah," Trey said with a sigh. "My parents are all about appearances and social standing. The Forest View Wolf Pack is big and powerful. They have a lot of pull. I'm sure they look at my leaving as a blemish on their standing in the pack."

Parker gave Trey a pointed look. "Well, the Timber Pack is going to be just as powerful some day. It may be just the four of us now, but we're good people. Not homophobic assholes like Seth Forrest and TJ Carlyle."

Trey held out his fist and Parker tapped it.

Jed dropped another log on the fire. "My parents don't care much about that stuff... power and socializing. But they're really big on loyalty and duty. I'm not sure if they approve of me leaving the pack."

Parker shook his head and knelt down into a squat next to the big man. "Your mom and dad looked so proud of you, Jed."

"What? Really?"

"I'm serious. They were ready to burst with pride. The way they were looking at you when we left... If my mom and dad ever looked at me like that, I'd wake up because I know I'd be dreaming." Parker and Jed laughed together. "They were proud because you did the right thing."

"Thanks." Jed nodded. He gave Parker a little nudge with his shoulder, sending the smaller boy sprawling into the dirt.

Jed laughed. "Oops. My bad."

"You are a really crappy bodyguard, you know that?" Parker said as he dusted off his jeans. "You're supposed to protect me, not kill me."

Colton couldn't help but smile. His mate was simply amazing.

Trey sat down next to Colton. He spoke quietly, even though the others would still be able to hear if they cared to listen. "Hey. Whatever you're thinking, don't."

Colton didn't say anything.

"We came with you by our choice."

Colton let out a sigh. "I can't help but think I fucked up your lives. Look around, man. This is all I have to offer you guys. I really fucked up this time."

"That's bullshit."

Parker sat down next to Colton and took his hand. "Colt, I don't care where we are as long as I'm with you."

Jed snorted. "That's some totally corny shit, but yeah, what he said."

Parker shot Jed a dirty look, then turned back to Colton. "You said this to me before, but it goes both ways. I'd follow you to the ends of the earth, Colton. We all would."

"That's right, man," Trey said. "You're our alpha."

Colton drew in a deep breath and stood up. Fuck this self-doubt bullshit. He had people depending on him.

"Right. First order, if any of you refer to me by title, I'll beat your ass." He looked around the camp grounds. "So, it looks like we got six cabins that are salvageable. If we're gonna be living here when school gets out, we should concentrate on repairing the three that are in the best shape. Parker and I will take number one. Hopefully there's a working kitchen in the common building. I'll work on getting the electricity turned on and I'll get keys and paperwork and everything we need from Alph-- from Forrest."

"I can borrow some tools from my dad and my brother's business," Jed said. "I'm sure they'll help us with supplies at contractor pricing. We can have this place in shape in no time."

"All right then. We're gonna do this."

"We're Timber Pack," Trey said. He stood up and held out his right hand. Jed put his hand on top, followed by Parker. All three turned and looked at Colton.

Colton laid his hand on his pack-mates'. "Timber Pack."

"I'm hungry," Jed mumbled with a frown, interrupting the significant moment. He suddenly perked up, and then turned to Colton. "Hey, now that you're an alpha, does this mean we get to go to Conclave?"

"What's Conclave?" Parker asked.

"It's a gathering of Alphas," Colton explained. "It happens twice a year on the full moon closest to the solstice. I need to register our pack with the Council. I'll find out about it then."

"Conclaves and Councils?" Parker asked. "This is all too much. My head is going to explode."

"We'll all get to go," Jed added, bouncing on his heels. "My dad goes with Forrest as his enforcer. He says it's awesome."

"The Council holds the Conclave in a private reserve in the Canadian Rockies," Colton added. "Dad says the mountain forest is gorgeous."

Trey nudged Jed with his elbow. "Maybe we can find you a mate."

Jed scrunched his face. "Find one for yourself. I don't want no stinking mate." He turned to Parker. "No offense, little dude."

"I told you, don't call me little," Parker said before he punched Jed in the gut. "Ow!" he cried as he shook his fist. "What are you made of, rocks?!"

* * *

While Trey and Jed discussed repair plans, Parker scooted closer to Colton. He knew it was a little perverse, but watching Colton fight Seth earlier had made him really horny. All of that power that Colton had was really sexy.

Parker kissed the side of Colton's neck, and whispered in his ear, "Can you get rid of them for a little while?"

Colton growled and grabbed Parker's head, angling it, before he ferociously attacked his mouth. He broke the kiss and looked up at his friends. His voice was low and guttural. "Get lost."

Jed looked at Trey and rolled his eyes. "Fine. I wanted to go for a run anyway."

When Jed and Trey started to strip off their clothes, Colton snarled, turning Parker's head away from their exposed cocks. Colton grabbed Parker and threw him over his shoulder, caveman style, carrying him off towards the cabins.

"Hey!" Parker squealed as he squirmed, trying to get down onto the ground.

"Quiet," Colton barked. "Be still."

Parker instantly stopped struggling at his alpha's command. His whole body was one big nerve, with his aching dick at the center.

Holding onto Colton's back for support, Parker let Colton carry him to the first cabin. They entered through the back door and Colton kicked it shut behind them.

Colton tossed Parker onto the bed and he landed with a bounce. The cabin's room was bathed in a soft light when Colton turned on an LED camping lantern.

Parker looked around and noted that he was laying on a nest of blankets. The cabin looked like it had been cleaned up a little. All of the boards had been removed from the windows. Colton must have done all of this after he left Parker's house this morning. Parker was impressed.

"You've been busy."

Colton smirked, then became deadly serious. He moved around the foot of the bed, slowly stalking Parker like a predator. Parker could see his cock was hard, creating a big bulge in his jeans that pointed towards his hip.

Colton's voice was deep and husky as he unbuckled his belt and unbuttoned his jeans, relieving some of the pressure. "I seem to recall a promise of sex."

Parker gave him a seductive smile and whispered, "Yes, Alpha."

"Fuck," Colton grunted. His eyes flashed amber, then dilated. Taking a deep breath, he let it out and then pounced. He shoved Parker's legs apart with his knees, covering him with his big body. He grabbed Parker's wrists and pinned them over his head.

Parker shuddered when Colton rolled his hips, grinding that hard cock against his own.

"Show me my mark," Colton said, adding a low growl while bearing a hint of his fangs.