Kaya & Caleb Pt. 3 - Age 15

Five Years Later…

Kaya stood pacing outside of Caleb’s office listening to him order the groups of scouts to go about their varied patrols. There had been an increase of hunters in the area lately though not the supernatural kind, just yet. However some of the new recruits had been bold and wandered too close to the human’s settlements on the edge of the territory. Many had been spotted and it caused several of the men in town to take up arms and hunt after the pack when they were in form, not realizing that they were human too. Many had come back with a broken limb or bullet wounds and it put Caleb to work. “Be careful out there. If you find any traps, be sure and get rid of them immediately. I don’t want to risk anymore injuries.”

“Alpha.” The six wolves that held his audience exited the door one after the other grabbing the packs that had been prepared for them by the door before shifting forms and rushing towards their designated search zone.

“Kaya you don’t have to lurk, you have every right to be in this room,” Caleb called scenting the presence of the teen outside his door. She poked her head around the corner first and his smile beckoned her forward. Closing the door behind her she moved towards his desk and he stood to greet her as she did.

“I didn’t want to disturb you. I heard you speaking with the scouts and tried to keep from being a distraction.”

“You are never a disturbance Kaya and any distraction by you is always well received. What are you up to this morning?” 

“Oh you know this and that.”

“No I don’t know Kaya, it’s why I asked,” he grinned as she moved closer.

“Well I was talking to Malena…”

“Malena! And what words of wisdom has she bestowed upon you now?” he smirked as she blushed and tried to turn away. Malena, Kaya’s best friend, was a very worldly girl. She had seen and done quite a bit of questionable activities with her mate and was not at all shy about expressing her keen love of sex and all things naughty. And although she was two decades older than Kaya, they got along like sisters.

“Uh well she uh said, well we were talking about the falls and something called…”

“Mate’s Mountain.”

“Yes that. She told me it’s tradition to go there once you’ve found your mate to complete the bonding rituals and I was kind of hoping to visit them just to check it out.”

“Well it is true many couples go up there after midnight but it’s forbidden for now. With hunters in the area I have asked that the pack break out of their normal routines and practice caution. I don’t want anyone to be found out or injured and until we get the situation under control again I think it’s best everyone avoids the cliffs.” Kaya sighed in disappointment but nodded her understanding. 

Caleb took her hand in his and kissed the back of it bringing a smile to her face as he did. “We don’t need to stick to the same traditional methods when it’s time Kaya. We can make our own.” The Grandfather clock in the hallway struck eleven times drawing his attention to the sounds of wolves rushing through the yard out back preparing for a hunt. “Was there anything else?”

“No. I was actually just going to go for a walk in a bit. Alex is waiting for me.” She motioned towards the elder wolf standing out on the veranda and Caleb followed her gaze.

“So you decided to skip your lessons today then?”

She shrugged before smiling mischievously and starting for the door. “I’m Luna; I can do as I please.”

Caleb chuckled lightly behind her and motioned for Alex to enter the room. “Alpha?”

“Take the day off. I’m taking Kaya out for a walk.” He bowed his respect and exited the room starting towards the den with the rest of the pack. “Ok, Luna, so where to?”

“You’re taking time off?”

“I’m Alpha; I can do as I please,” he smirked and motioned for her to take the lead out the back door. 

Finding her footing on the dirt path leading towards the north, Kaya walked quietly beside Caleb as he explained what the patrols had uncovered on their first ventures out into the territory. When the conversation turned to her transition and the purpose of a Luna, he explained to her what her responsibilities would entail and everything she should expect as leader of the pack.

She smiled when he told her that she shouldn’t fear the change as he could sense that was one of the very things that frightened her. “Of course there will be pain but you have me and I can help keep you from hurting too much, if you want that is.”

“I don’t know if I will or not. I kind of want to experience the whole thing just to see what it’s all about but at the same time, I’m a girl when it comes to pain,” she giggled. “I don’t really want to hurt. So every bone in the body breaks?”

“And reassembles into stronger, tougher material. Think of it as a sort of reinforcement to prevent normal human injuries. When that happens the once you don’t have to worry about it again. You’ll feel it when you next shift but nothing as bad as the primary change.”

“Does it still hurt for you?”

“Nope. It’s still there but I’ve grown used to the pain. Unlike many I never chose to turn it off. I like knowing what I am and letting myself feel every second of my true nature. It’s far better than growing stagnant to your wolf’s real identity as a lot of others have done.”

She stopped before they reached a small garden and smiled. Understanding the reason behind the expression, Caleb began undressing for her using her arm as a hanger. “Only for you,” he gently rubbed her cheek before dropping to all fours and shifting for her.

She jumped in excitement and he snarled watching her. Can you hear me? Kaya jumped back and Caleb barked as he inched closer. I guess that’s a yes.

“How can I hear you when I haven’t turned yet?”

Because it’s in your blood. You have the gene so you’ll always be able to connect with your pack.

Kaya leaned down and rubbed the hair behind his ears causing his tail to wag with satisfaction. She laughed and he jumped into her face licking her from chin to forehead and leaving a long wet trail of drool on her face. “Gross!”

You’re welcome! Come on I want to show you something. They reached a small clearing near a pond and she instantly recognized it as the place Charlie would bring her when she was younger. She found her favorite rock and took a seat near the water and watched as Caleb ran around for her as he continued explaining the traits and habits of pack life.

A clicking noise echoed through the trees behind her followed closely by the crunching of branches and Caleb jumped up on all fours and stared in the direction waiting. A camouflage clad man appeared through the falling leaves with his weapon aimed at the animal and he motioned to Kaya to stay calm. “It’ll be ok, I’m a dead aim. Just don’t move these beasts can be very vicious.”

“What?” Kaya asked confused as she stood from her rock and looked towards the area the man pointed. Noticing Caleb just beyond the trees she gasped and the hunter again tried to keep her calm with a hand gesture.

“Very slowly start moving towards me, I’ll keep him back for you.”

Seeing the man inch towards his mate caused Caleb to growl defensively. He moved closer towards the clearing keeping the man in his sights at all times. Stay back Kaya. Trigger happy, nut case, gun enthusiasts like him don’t care what they hit and I’ll be damned if I let him hurt you. Caleb circled around the trees as the man moved closer towards her. 

Kaya stopped in her tracks and the hunter turned to acknowledge her. “What are you doing? It’s not safe here young lady. There’s no telling how many more of them are out there.”

As an example to the man’s words, Caleb howled triggering the scouts on patrol to converge on the area, they were surrounded. The man nervously checked the weapon in his hands to ensure he was fully loaded, took aim at one of the scouts and fired. The bullet whizzed past Caleb’s head as he jumped in front of Kaya to protect her. Charlie immediately charged as well as three others in his company and the man took off into the woods leaving Kaya standing in a circle of blood thirsty wolves.

Check the area for more hunters and get them out of here, Caleb instructed the remaining animals near him. Let’s get back to the pack house before he sends more people to look for you Ky. She followed him quickly and headed into her room once they made it back safely.

Kaya knocked once before pushing her way into the office. Caleb was alone sitting behind his desk and looked up at her as she started towards him. “Hey I didn’t mean to disturb you. I was heading to bed and wanted to stop in and say goodnight.” He pulled up from his seat and moved around to the front of the desk and leaned against it as she spoke. “Uh yeah so…goodnight.”

“Are you ok?” She stopped in her tracks and turned to face him with a confused look. “Everything got a little crazy after our walk this afternoon and I went out shortly with the others to secure the area. I was wondering if you were alright. I know it must have been scary and maybe even a little confusing.”

“Oh yeah I’m fine. You kept me safe after all and the hunter was too scared to do anything to you once you howled and brought more pack mates.” She smiled to herself thinking about how her Alpha had protected her. It was an interesting sight and she felt proud knowing that her pack was there whenever needed.

“Good. I’m sorry our walk was cut short but better safe than sorry. I’ve told the pack also to remain inside for now and out of harm’s way. This has given us even more reason to be vigilant.” Though the man ran off and Caleb had brought Kaya back to the house, she had no idea what had really become of him. Unfortunately for him, he could not be allowed to live and inform the others in town of the number of wolves that came for him. The pack hunted him down before he exited Shadowvale and made short work of him leaving minor traces of his body to lead the locals to the conclusion of an animal attack and perhaps serving as a warning to others who would dare trespass in their territory.

“Right well hopefully everything can get settled soon. One thing I know is wolves hate being cornered and if they can’t roam, a lot of them may go savage for real.” Caleb smirked and nodded in agreement watching Kaya shifting nervously in front of him.

“So…was there something else?”

“Well kinda. Malena told me something else about true mates and feeling your wolf for the first time.” Slowly she approached him placing her hands on his chest, a soft and delicate touch that prompted him to caress her hand in return. Caleb looked down to where her fingers connected to his bare flesh and she could feel his heart pounding harder in his ribcage.

“Oh yeah? And what did she say?”

“That you know if it was real after touching for the first time.” Kaya looked up coyly. And as he looked down at her so close he could feel her breath on his lips. Caleb saw the flash of her blue eyes, deep like the ocean, piercing the back of his they burned an image into his mind that he’d never forget. His mate; she appeared so loving and vulnerable and yet strong and inviting at the same time. He counted the days to when she would transition hoping he could trigger it on her 18th birthday.

Tenderly Kaya slid her arm around his neck, her fingers splayed on his nape and she breathed more controlled as she put her plan into motion. She pulled him closer as though she had the strength to force him to kiss her. And with a touch as gentle as could be, he got the idea and brought his head forward. Taking mental note of the moment, she closed her eyes bringing her lips to within kissing distance of his. Quickly she planted her mouth on his catching him by surprise for a moment.

Kaya opened her lips and Caleb anticipated the touch of her tongue and was not disappointed. The soft, moist feel of her tongue slipped across his and she moaned at the connection. She danced little touches with the tip of her tongue along the tip of his creating a warmth that spread through his body. Caleb responded by pulling her nearer with his arm around her waist and as he did she arched and twisted her back pressing more of her body against his. The kiss was all that mattered. Their arms went through natural movements of caressing and rubbing and squeezing but it only worked to make the connection of their lips more involved.

As their tongues gently danced with one another through the sensation of lips on lips, they accepted their fate; what was destined to be between one another. Kaya kissed him forcefully making her lips mold around his. Her sighs and moans created a small opening allowing their tongues to flicker against each other like the flames moving in harmony in the fireplace nearby. 

And as he welcomed the sensation of her kiss on his lips, his wolf struggled to explain the way he was feeling inside. It was the feeling of knowing that his mate had finally chose him. After everything they had gone through in the last 15 years Kaya wanted this contact and let him know it. His hand pressed harder against the small of her back and Kaya became more ardent in her actions tightening her arms around his neck.

As she forced her lips on him she breathed through her nose with the practice of a woman wanting to be kissed. Her mouth opened wider darting her tongue against his before relaxing slightly and allowing him to move in response.

Caleb leaned her deeper in his arms pressing a very passionate kiss into her lips that took her breath away. A knock on the door broke them apart and Kaya straightened herself as she smiled at him. “Just a minute,” he responded as he touched her face lightly. “I have waited so long for this moment,” he spoke in a whisper pulling her close again and softly kissing her lips. Kaya sighed dreamily feeling every ounce of his love being poured into this one tender moment. 

She pulled away once more, whispered goodnight against his mouth and started for the door. Charlie poked his head inside the room as she exited and Caleb motioned him forward. “Hey I was coming to tell you we found a few more traps near the area you and Ky walked today and got them cleared out. I have Erik, Matt and Kendrick looking around the rest of the territory. It should all be cleared by the morning.”

“Thank you for taking care of this.” Caleb finished pouring himself a drink and took a seat in front of the fireplace as he slowly sipped down the clear liquid.

“Are you ok?”

“Me? Yeah I’m…perfect. Why?”

“You’re just acting weird is all. I saw Kaya leaving. Is everything ok between you two?”

“Oh yeah,” he sighed as Charlie made himself comfortable beside the fireplace. “She kissed me.”

“Really? And what, you didn’t like it?”

“No I liked it just fine me and the wolf both. It’s just…she’s 15. And while I’d like nothing more than to allow her to appreciate her love and trust in me I don’t want her to do that before she’s of age. It doesn’t feel right to me.”

“Yes well as a teen she’ll most likely test your will more than this once. She’s learning about love and the like and growing into her sexuality. Perhaps you should find a way to distract her. Otherwise it’ll become more a game to see how long you can resist allowing her to kiss you again and honestly I think you will fail big time.”

“Yeah. Thanks Charlie.”

“Anytime Bro.”

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