My Atypical Wolf (BL)

There was food at the table most probably kept there by Ashton’s mom Sue so that he had something to eat when he returned home. Nevertheless, Ashton’s stomach did growl loud enough to warrant his hunger to both Caleb and him. “We should both get something to eat.” Caleb suggested as soon as he heard Ashton’s stomach growl.

Ashton nodded before asking, “Wait, did you already have dinner or not?”

“I was waiting for you.” Caleb shrugged. “Although I did have some snacks while I was waiting.” While Ashton would have preferred if Caleb had eaten, he was touched that Caleb waited for him. Ashton excused himself for a quick shower and asked Caleb to set the table. Once Ashton was back, he sat down to enjoy a good meal with his mate. Amidst their eating, Caleb asked. “How was day 1 of your new job”? Caleb asked.

“It was... quaint.” Ashton shrugged.

“That doesn’t sound so good.” Caleb raised an eyebrow.

“No, it was actually good.” Ashton shrugged. “I found out some interesting things about the pack. I called for a press conference. Me? Who can barely talk to a person whom I have never met.” Ashton snorted out loud.

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“Wow, I can’t believe that of all the people you are taking so much interest in the pack.” Caleb sighed.

“Well, I don’t have much to do in the pack aspect.” Ashton clarified. “It’s mostly his job as a Mayor that I am helping him with.” he nodded.

“Right.” Caleb nodded as well before taking another bite of the meat.

There was a momentary silence in the table before Ashton asked, “How was your day? Apart from finding a body that I have decimated.”

“Dealing with its consequences.” Caleb chuckled. “I am yet to get the lab results, and unless something else happens I am taking the day off tomorrow.” he sighed. “I have worked my ass of for the past week and so far I have three murders and no suspect.” he groaned.

“Well, I can only take the blame on one body.” Ashton spoke up.

“Yeah, but you might have saved us from more bodies.” Caleb mumbled. “Today at the scene, you told me you could feel who he was. What was it... essence”? He wondered out loud. Ashton nodded at him in affirmation. “I don’t fully understand it, and I don’t think I will. But I am curious about it. I know you have explained what it is, but how does it work? Can you feel them from any distance?”

“It’s been a while since I personally tracked someone like that. I mean, I don’t think I ever felt the sensation I felt this morning. But on the other hand, Alvaro can feel them from a pretty good distance. As far as I could deduce, he could tell if there are any more of them still in the pack premises.” Ashton informed Caleb.

“And... is there?” Caleb asked.

“If there were, it would be him you’d be talking to instead of me. Because, I know for a fact that even though Alvaro may or may not go to full on murder spree, he would be highly agitated knowing that there was still another Valestine out there hunting others.

“Okay.” Caleb nodded.

“Although, I doubt they will send more of them when they find out that whoever this one was died. Or you know, not returning to the north with me.” Ashton shrugged. “I have been discovered here, and it is not safe here no matter what.”

“So no matter what, they are gonna keep sending more wolves to kill you and we’re gonna keep finding more bodies?” Caleb sighed. “Sounds like no matter what we do, there is no permanent win here. I mean, today these were people I didn’t know. What if I know the future victims, and what if someone I care about”? Caleb asked, apprehension clear in his voice.

“I have been worried about that since the first incident occurred.” Ashton sighed. “So Caleb... what should we do?” he asked.

“You want an answer from me?” Caleb snorted.

“Yeah,” Ashton nodded. “I know we said we would make a plan, and we might even follow through with it... but, I want to know how you feel about all this. If everything were up to you, except of course these attacks, what would you do?” he asked.

Caleb took a moment to consider before he mumbled, “I would wanna get married.” he smiled.

“...What?” Ashton was taken aback.

“Amidst all the mess, we can barely plan our wedding.” Caleb groaned. “We have been engaged for a while, but we have nothing so far. No venue, no date... heck we don’t even have a theme.” Caleb scoffed. “Being busy sucks at times.” he sighed. “But, the reason I chose to get married is because, no matter what, we are gonna get attacked and we are gonna be occupied with one thing or another for most of it. I think it’d be best if we can make the most of it.” he shrugged.

“So... what are you saying. You want to elope?” Ashton asked, in amusement.

“Nope! If I did so, not only will both of our relatives kill us, but I’ll kill you too”! Caleb snapped. Ashton was taken aback, seeing Caleb so passionate about the wedding. “I have waited a long time for you Parker, and if I am getting hitched with you, I want the world to know”!

“Okay...” Ashton ended up laughing at that.

After a while the bedroom door of Connor’s room opened to reveal Connor coming out of there like a zombie. He was pale, and had almost porcelain skin. But what ticked them the most was what he said afterwards in a groggy voice, “I don’t feel so good. I need help.”