“We can do it that way if you want, Pidge?”
Rebby blushed bright red at the insinuation and then blushed even brighter when he gave her snout a lick. She simply stuttered and huffed to herself before frowning at him, “Go away Jo.” she mumbled. She didn't mean it at all. Though if she did, where would he go? The other side of the circle? Rebekka let out a snort at the though and shook her head, the heat still radiating from her face. Jo never failed to make her embarrassed. She could hold her own most of the time with him. Heck, even get a little cocky, but when it came to romance and sexy time, that's when Rebekka got flustered and turned back into a youngster.
Though, perhaps on impulse, Rebekka had done the first thing she could think of to stop Bogatyr from leaving the circle. She had bit down on his tail and had tried to stop him from leaving with all his might. As soon as her jaw clenched shut her eyes widened. She knew she had made a very big mistake and spat the tongue out quickly before standing up straight. Her ears pinned down to her head and her tail brushed against Jo when he stood beside her. She was glad he stood next to her in a protective manner otherwise Rebby was pretty sure that she would've fainted from the little panic attack she was holding inside. It went a little like this:
Crap. Crap. Crap. [insert swear word] What have I done? Oh jeez. Way to go Rebby. Who's the smart alpha? Oh yeah, certainly not you! [insert word that Chubba certainly shouldn't hear]
“Look, mate, my mate is right. You leave, you'll die. Wouldn't be no skin off my back, but it would cause my mate to stress and that isn't good.”
Cause her to stress if he left? He caused her to stress by staying there, Rebekka thought with a worried expression.
Suddenly Bogatyr whipped his head around and snarled at her, causing Rebekka to let out a scream of fear as she tried to scramble back. His dripping muzzle and growling form caused Rebekka's heart to stop as she stared terrified at the brute. Unmoving, “I...I...” His snarls had scraped against her and caused that area to feel warm. She suddenly felt a burning sensation as she let out a yelp at being hurt. She shakily took another step away from him in fear and whimpered to herself.
Some alpha, she thought to herself, but couldn't control herself. She felt that she was a terrible alpha. What use is there for me? All I do is fail at fights, and then cause new ones when I try to help. She sighed to herself and hesitantly licked her wound with a quiet whimper of pain and fear.
"YOU CANNOT ORDER ME, BOGATYR, TO DO ANYTHING." "It is up to you whether you wish to live or die right now."
Rebekka flinched at Boga's words and shrunk herself instinctively, “Die later. Yep. Die later would be nice” She mumbled, though was probably close enough for everyone to hear her, “I only bit your tail because you were going to get hurt...” She stated quietly as she looked up at him, “Someone dying isn't something I wanted to see.” She was truly trying to save him when she had bit his tail. She could feel the growl emit from her mate as she spoke her words.
"When you grab a warrior by the tail, Miss Rebekka, you can expect to be bit."
“How astute of you, Shelyn.” Rebekka mumbled quietly, hoping that only Jo would hear her. Though today wasn't her day and it wouldn't surprise her if that was added onto the list of mistakes today, “What other way would you get a warrior to listen to someone like me?” She asked as she lifted her head to Shelyn. There was no way that Boga would've stopped and listened to her otherwise.
The wolves that feebly try to bind you do so foolishly, and I hope that you will forgive their impudence, for they know not what they do and how gravely they trespass."
“Y-yes. Please, forgive me. I am sorry for commanding you...I simply didn't want a strong wolf like yourself to die in the shadows...it would be such a shame.” Rebby hesitated through her speech. She was nervously trying to piece something together in a flattering manner. She felt that she lied fairly well, though Jo would be able to see her true feelings behind her words. Though she had meant her words, she was still scared of the wolf that had wounded her and she didn't exactly think kind things about him.
Suddenly a white mound flipped Boga onto the floor. Rebekka stared at Lennox as he pinned down the wolf easily, “...so this is why he's the Beta of the pack.” she said to herself with a nod as she stood close to Jo. Everything about her felt tense. Couldn't today just be over. She had enough of this drama. First Shelyn, then the shadows, then Bogatyr. What more could effect them? She was already exhausted but tried to stay strong for the rest of her pack. Even the new members.
"Enough!""One, Lennox the more you push him the worse he gets. Two you need to calm down and just shut up for awhile."
Finally! Someone with sense. She looked over at Luna and gave her an appreciative smile, “Thank you.” She mimed to her as she nodded, “Luna is right. Everyone needs to calm down. Whether we like each other or not, we're stuck here until the shadows leave.” Rebekka instructed with a slight waver in her voice at her fear of the shadows.
She turned around and limped away from the situation. Though not before giving Jo a look, “Control them please.” She pleaded in a whisper as she showed how out of her depth she felt. She took a hesitant step forward and looked like she was going to give his snout a lick, but she decided against it and simply opted for a quick nuzzle. Though before she could step ahead, something interrupted her.
"Everyone just hates monsters like me. I mean look at the lot of you, you all just want to rid of me already,""And yet YOU wouldn't let me go."
Before Rebby could respond, Shelyn wedged herself between her and Jo. She furrowed her eyebrows and looked at Shelyn with weary eyes. This wolf made her nervous, but she could see something in her eyes that made her stay there. She listened to her speech and her eyes soften at the warrior in front of her. When Shelyn told her that she did her best, she smiles a little. She felt the warmth come to her cheeks from the compliment, but appreciated it.
“Remember that he threatened and bellowed, but acted as a frightened beast, rather than an agressor. He was, perhaps, afraid, and stupid wolves have fewer options than cunning wolves when it comes to being afraid. [insert speech] Do you understand what I mean, m'lady?"
Rebekka nodded gently at Shelyn. After that speech she wasn't as nervous anymore. This female was truly wise, and knew a lot more than Rebekka did. She lifted her head to Bogatyr and spoke clearly and with confidence, “I wouldn't let YOU go because everyone has as much right to live as I do. Regardless of if you're in the pack or not. I'm not heartless, and you are not some monster either.” Her posture was straight, but her legs were shaking. She hoped that they were being hidden by Shelyn and Jo's bodies. She smiled and turned back to Shelyn with a surprised look. She wasn't expecting Shelyn to put her life in her paws.
“...you lay yourself to my mercy...?” she stared at her and then tears appeared in her eyes, “You respect me.” She blinked them away in embarrassment and shook her head, “I don't feel comfortable with having your life in my hands, Shelyn. I don't believe it should be my decision...but I am thankful for your words.” She smiled at her, “And if you want it, there is a place for you in this pack. I would like to keep you around.”
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