Parenthood Squared

Chapter One: I Could Have Howled All Night...

The sun was setting over Jasper Park. Humphrey, the Omega wolf, was heading back to his den after a busy day of goofing off with his friends. As he hummed absently to himself, he heard a snapping sound. Turning his head, he saw the nearby grass shift slightly. Someone was stalking him. Although Omegas weren't the fighting type, Humphrey steeled himself for a confrontation. From out of the grass came a golden blur that pinned Humphrey on his back with lightning speed.

"Gotcha!" Chuckled the blur, before licking Humphrey's cheek. It was Kate. Humphrey's Alpha mate.

"Yeah, you got me good." Humphrey said, licking her back, and then wincing slightly. "Maybe a little too good."

"Sorry." Apologised Kate, getting off Humphrey. "I was in the zone, and besides, there's just something about you that makes me want to pounce!"

"Really?" Smiled Humphrey. "My turn!"

Humphrey tried to pounce on Kate, but she effortlessly dodged him, causing him to crash into the crash.

"Nice try." Chuckled Kate. "You're improving."

"Yeah, I'll get you next time." Humphrey bragged.

"Not likely." Kate teased.

Humphrey smiled. Not too long ago, Kate had been too focused on her Alpha responsibilities to have fun of any kind. But after their cross-country adventure, she had really loosened up. When she wasn't "on-duty", she was as playful and fun-loving as any Omega.

"Come on, beautiful." Humphrey jerked his head. "We've got to get to Howling Rock before the sun sets, and snag a primo howling spot."

"Lead the way, handsome." Kate smiled warmly.

Meanwhile in the nearby forest, Kate's Omega sister Lily was entertaining her Alpha mate Garth with her turtle impressions. She grabbed a large half-log and pulled it over her body, receding her head underneath it.

"Guess what I am." Lily prompted her beloved.

"Uhhh..." Said Garth, completely stumped. "Not a clue."

"I'm a turtle who won't come out of her shell!" Chuckled Lily.

"Oh, yeah!" Garth chuckled back. "That's a good one! Now, I have one for you."

Grabbing a similar piece of bark, Garth slipped it over his back.

"Know what I am?" He asked.

"What?" replied Lily.

"I'm a turtle who loves his mate, whether she comes out of her shell or not." Garth smiled, sidling up to Lily and licking her cheek.

"Ohhh, that's so sweet." Blushed Lily, licking him back.

The two looked deeply into each others eyes, Garth's green orbs meeting Lily's violet ones. They could have remained like that forever, had Garth not noticed the setting sun reflected in Lilly's eyes.

"The sun's going down." He declared, ruefully breaking his gaze. "We'd better get to Howling Rock pronto!"

"Sure thing." Said Lilly. "Race ya!"

A few hours later, the full moon was at it's highest point in the sky. Many wolf couples had howled together at it, but none more passionately and soulfully then two couples in particular. Now, Humphrey and Kate were cuddling, his front legs wrapped around her shoulders, their heads cheek-to-cheek. Garth and Lilly were doing much the same thing, her paws wrapped his muscular front, one of his stroking her head fur, both once again looking into each others' eyes.

"This has been such a perfect evening." Sighed Kate, nuzzling Humphrey more.

"Yeah." Sighed Humphrey blissfully.

"Only one thing could make it better." Said Kate, smiling a mischievous smile.

"Oh, really? Do tell." Humphrey leaned forward, aiming to rub noses with his love.

"Uh-uh, goofy." Kate playfully chided, pushing his muzzle to one side. "You'll have to wait until we get back to the den. It's a surprise." She turned in the direction of the den, her tail gently stroking his chin.

"Ooh." Grinned Humphrey. "Can't wait."

Meanwhile, Garth was showering Lily with praise.

"I love you, so much." he sighed.

"I know you do." Lily sighed back. "And I love you just as much."

"And I want to prove how much I love you." Said Garth.

"How are you going to do that?" Asked Lily.

"I'll show you when we get back to the den." Garth said flirtatiously.

"Ohhh!" Lily smiled knowingly, realising just what he meant. "Then let's go."

"After you, m'lady." Garth bowed, as if beckoning a member of royalty.

The two wolf couples headed off to their respective dens, all four of them practically shaking with anticipation. What happened next is probably best left to the imagination, but suffice to say, it was a night none of them would soon forget.

To Be Continued...

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