Ted sniffled, “I don’t want him to lose everything.” I comforted him, “Hey, I won’t let that happen, and it didn’t look like Alpha Chase would either.” Ted snorted, “Yeesh, he was pissed. He’s out there too.” I admitted, “I didn’t see him.” Ted dismissively said, “He only came so far. I’m just a little bit faster than my Matt.” I said, “Don’t keep him in suspense. Come on.”

I led him upstairs to my bathroom instructing, “You splash water on your face. Then you get back out there and run back to that pack. You show your facewithMatt. You were BORN to be their Beta’s string. You are a leader in that soul of yours, and their people need a TeleTed. They need someone they can come to who can gossip with them but keep their secrets they don’t feel comfortable going to the Alpha or Beta with. Our War Goddess and their Moon Goddess know that pack needs you. Susie already likes you.”

Ted agreed, “She’s a doll.” I agreed, “She is. Matt loves you too. I could see it in his eyes. I want to formally meet the man, by the way.” Ted nodded and wiped his eyes. He splashed water on his face. I looked down, “Let me change if you want me to walk out with you.” He nodded, “Please.”

I grabbed some shorts and a cami. I took Ted’s hand reiterating, “You were born for this. I believe in you, and so does Matt. I’ll be there anytime you need me to keep you both safe. Haley would be right there with me. I’ll protect your happiness because you are part of mine. You are a piece of me, and no one will hurt you and be left standing.” Ted snorted, “Haley kicked that old fogey’s ass. You are part of me too, ya know? I want you to be happy.” I clapped a hand on his back, “She did kick ass, and I am happy.”

We walked outside the barrier. I greeted my best friend’s string smiling, “You must be Matt.” Matt managed to briefly shake my hand before yanked Ted into a hug. He pleaded, “Don’t do that to me. I was so worried you were going to leave me, and I couldn’t even get to you.”

Ted stroked the back of his neck, “It’s alright, I’m here. I just needed girl time.” Matt kissed Ted fiercely then rested his forehead on his declaring, “I won’t lose you, Ted.” Ted said, “Well, my girl basically told me I can’t live in fear or let some old fogies get me down. She said I was born for this. Destined by Goddesses to be a leader in your pack. Who am I to argue with my girl or Goddesses?”

Without letting go of Ted’s hand Matt gave me a side hug. His relief came through his tone, “Thank you, Lex.” I winked, “I expect a sit down meal with the two of you sometime soon so we can get to know each other properly. Rather than over the phone and in crisis mode.”

Matt wiped his own tears away declaring, “Whatever you want.” Ted startled, “Don’t cry, Matt.” Matt argued, “Don’t run away from me like that again. I’m glad you waited until the pack couldn’t see you run, but I thought you were going to push me away.”

Ted snorted, “I couldn’t if I tried. My plan was to stay away from the pack. Out of sight out of mind, ya know?” I disagreed, “Fuck that! They need you, or you wouldn’t be destined for each other. Go be their Beta male. Wait, is that your title?”

Matt confirmed, “It is.” I smiled encouraging my best friend, “Then go be their TeleTed. They will love you just like we do. By the way, Matt, I know this is a formality, but I need verbal confirmation from you should a situation arise where Ted needs protection your pack will be his safe haven. Our leader demands confirmation, or he will take Ted home should there be a situation where his life is threatened.”

Matt growled, “HE’S MINE!” Wow. Very possessive. I held up my hands, “I know. I just need you to verbally say Ted will be protected.” Matt growled, “Ted’s place is by my side. Should whatever organization you are part cause anyone to come at him they will have to come through me and my pack.”

I smiled, “Good. Now Ted, when are you telling everyone in our organization you found your person.” Ted sighed, “I’d shout it from the rooftops, but I’d like to wait and see if we can plug this leak. I don’t want my Wolfie in danger because of me.” I nodded, “Then I’ll just tell our leader we got verbal confirmation from your friend. Which is why I told him they would guard you. Because you made a friend.”

Ted laughed, “You told him I’d made a wolf friend? So adorable and not even a lie.” I waved them away, “Well go on. Go show your pack that you don’t take shit from anyone. Show them they can never get TeleTed down.” Ted kissed me on the cheek, “You are one in a million, Lex.” I looked him in the eyes, “So are you. Go be you.” Ted laughed and they took off running.

I walked back behind my barrier, but not before the hint of sandalwood hit my nose. My whole body was vibrating. I needed to relieve this pressure. I don’t know what that smell was, but I did know it was driving me insane. I stripped my clothes as I walked inside. I went up to my room and opened my nightstand, blessing Ted for getting me a vibrator.

I closed my eyes and pictured Alpha Chase. I played with my clit and moaned. I thought about what he’d look like with his shirt off. Then I just pictured him completely naked with me. I pictured running my hands over his muscles. I ached for him.

I turned on my vibrator and it slid right into me. I was dripping wet from the mere thought of Alpha Chase. Rather than reflect on that, I turned on my vibrator and began pumping it inside me. In my head it was Chase and not a vibrator. I was so damn close.

I flicked my fingers over my clit and came screaming, “CHASE!” I still wasn’t calm though, still vibrating with need. I repeated that process three more times before my body was satisfied. I closed my eyes, and thought I heard growling outside. I shrugged it off and went to bed.

I woke up the next morning and called Ted. We went over the plans for both events we had today over the phone. He told me Matt was filling out official paperwork to give to me for Heath to assure him Ted would be protected should he need it.

I let him know that Sally had decided the staff Reagan had meant she could start at Ted’s event and end with mine after initial set ups. I hopped in the shower. I grabbed a short black dress that wasn’t too low cut but had a cut out to the back. I ran downstairs then smacked myself. I’d left my front door wide open. Thank god no one could see my house, or anyone could’ve come right on in.

I rolled my eyes and ran outside, then continued running to the club where my car should still be. Thankfully, it was still there. I hopped in and drove to Reagan and Cameron’s house. I worked with my crew making sure everything was set up. I waved to Sally as she headed out to make sure the other event was running smoothly.

It was almost time for the party to start when I first saw Reagan. She came over, “You know, I wasn’t even worried everything was going to be done perfectly. I just knew. I slept in and took Cameron for a ride on Reagan town. It was fabulous.” I laughed, “That’s what I’m here for.”

Reagan asked, “How have you been? Is everything alright with your brother?” I laughed, “Nothing Haley and a little lightning couldn’t fix.” Reagan furrowed her brow. I explained, “You just had to hear Haley explain it.” Reagan smiled, “Well, I’m glad everything is good.”

She lowered her voice, “I’m so glad your friend is Matt’s mate. I know I haven’t met him officially, but everyone is talking about the first Beta male.” I frowned, “There’s no way Matt is the first Beta to be gay.” Reagan replied, “I’m sure he’s not. Either they were forced to step down or were forced to marry and father a pup with a she wolf. It’s sad. The higher ups are told their line has to continue.”

I frowned, “That’s not right.” Reagan agreed, “It’s not, but I’m proud of my brother-in-law. The first Alpha to stand with his Beta and have a Beta Male. I’m really excited about the direction the wolves as a group are trending in. I think it’s why the Goddess is mating us with other supernatural groups. We need them to move us forward. Princess Haley is behind the movement for women to be able to be who they want to be in packs, particularly if they are born into a ranked line.” I couldn’t help but feel intense pride for Haley. I always knew she was meant for great things.

Reagan continued, “Now your Ted is the face of our leaders being themselves right along with Matt. It’s very exciting.” I smiled, “I’m glad. No one should have to be someone they aren’t or lose their title to stay true to themselves.” Reagan said, “Peach it, sister.”

I lowered my voice, “Hey, If I were to need to lay low could I come here?” Reagan frowned, “Are you in trouble?” I shook my head, “The thing with my brother, if he’d thought I was protected he wouldn’t have tried to bring me home.” Reagan nodded, “You will be protected here should you ever need it Lexi Scott.” I smiled, “Thank you.” She nodded.

I looked around, “Is Susie here?” Reagan smiled and took me over to a seriously guarded area inside. Susie was playing with three other kids with twenty guards. I waved to her. She brightly smiled and ran over, “LEXI!” I smiled, “There’s my new friend. The party is outside.” Everyone tensed. Susie shrugged, “I’m inside per daddy’s order.” I was about to bring her outside when a caterer came to me with a problem. I waved, “Excuse me please. Have fun Susie!” She giggled and went back to her friends.

The issue was handled quickly. The event went really well. Sally made it back right at the end. I walked over to her asking, “How did everything go over at our other event?” Sally smiled, “Ted charmed them. They signed a four event contract with both our companies. So, I’d say it went really well. Ted was wrapping up and taking it all down when I left.” I smiled, “Good.”

Reagan came over to us. She admitted, “I almost killed my husband over this party, but I think this was what everyone needed.” I looked around, “They do seem pretty relaxed in comparison to other time we were here.” Reagan smiled, “We’ve been working on it, but this is good. I think we’ve opened some doors.”

A little girl came up to us. She timidly asked, “Luna, will you play tag on my team?” Reagan smiled, “Of course I will Kayleigh.” I quickly told her, “We are going to head out. I’m glad everything went smoothly.” Reagan waved as she was led away, “Thank you for everything! I could not have been relaxed about this or have pulled it off without you.” I nodded. Sally and I split off at our cars.