<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8211444#msg8211444">Quote from: dreamslost4u on 12-05-2013, 07:12:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright">(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/Champalishes/691cfbee-2b5a-4d12-adf8-54501da147d5.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/Champalishes/media/691cfbee-2b5a-4d12-adf8-54501da147d5.jpg.html)</div>Luke  (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0rtiKlp1vLs/TBpiEfbuD2I/AAAAAAAABcg/8d7AnAYT9Hk/s1600/eric.jpg)twirled a finger through Hannah's wavy hair as she stood in front of a full bodied mirror looking over herself. A smile danced over her face as she looked at her and Luke's reflection, he had become so much like a father to her. She wasn't sure what her real father was like or even if this was what a father was supposed to act like, but she was content with Luke being her father figure. He had taken her in when she had nothing and no one; he had nursed her back to health. Never had he asked anything of her except what he spoke to her about yesterday and that was to mate with either his son or his son’s best friend, the current packs enforcer. Of course, she had agreed without hesitation knowing that Luke wouldn't put her in a bad situation. Hannah felt that she owed Luke her life, and she did, but she felt she owed him way more than just that.<br/><br/>With a deep breath she ran her fingers down her dress straightening a wrinkle, "Your sure I look okay," she asked Luke. Worry etched her voice, she was afraid that she wasn't dressed appropriately even though Luke had reassured her a million times that she looked fine, but fine wasn't what she was aiming for. <br/><br/>A deep warm chuckle emanated from behind her and she turned around giving Luke an innocent smile, his rough hand cupped her cheek making her look up at him and both their expressions softened to ones of love. "My dear Hannah, you look absolutely dazzling," he said and pulled her in for a hug. <br/><br/>She giggled and leaned up pecking a kiss onto his cheek before twirling around in a circle her dress twirling around her making her look as if she was floating. Hannah stopped and grinned, "Thank you," she took his hand and led him down the stairs to the kitchen where she had been preparing food for their diner. She looked over her shoulder as she stepped into the kitchen, "Are you excited to have your son come back home," she asked him knowing full well that he was more than excited to have Sam come home, he hadn’t seen his son in a little over a year.<br/> <br/>Luke watched Hannah go into the kitchen and stir the spaghetti sauce at her question he stopped and looked over at the clock it was four-thirty. His brother was supposed to be over with his wife around five, they expected Sam and Steven to be getting there shorty after.  Luke knew he had change ever since Hannah had come along, with her here he was no longer so depressed. Hannah filled a void in his heart that had been there ever since his wife had died a few years past, Luke was happier. Luke watched Hannah for the next half hour as she chopped tomatoes and onions for a salad.<br/><br/>Big arms wrapped around Hannah lifting her from her feet and spinning her in a giant circle causing a squeal and then laughter to flow from Hannah's lips. She hadn't heard Mark come in, but the way the man swept her off her feet and spun her gave away to who it was in second. A little pixie voice scolded the big bear like man to put Hannah down which only caused Hannah to laugh more. When she was finally set on her feet she gave them both a proper hug. Mark and Lauren, had become like an aunt and uncle to her and she loved having them over for dinner. She placed a kiss on Lauren's cheek and she got one in return before Lauren fluttered of to give Luke a hug. Everyone loved Hannah so much because of the change that she had brought out in their alpha.<br/><br/>Setting the food on the table, Lauren returned to Hannah's side and helped her finish setting the table Once everything was set onto the table, everyone went into the living room to wait for the boys to get home. Hannah slipped away and up to her room during one of the stories she had already heard a million times. Standing back in front of the mirror she looked over herself again and smiled, it would have been a lie to say she wasn't nervous, but for the most part she was just kind of excited. Moving away from the mirror Hannah stepped over to the window and looked out at the forest, the land that had become her home the last six months, the pack that had taken her in. Many days she found herself wondering why she had been their laying on the outskirts of their pack bleeding to death, but when she went to talk to Luke about it he would always just tell her to not fret over it. "You came as a little gift, my broken angel," he would always tell her and at first she didn't like to be called a broken angel, but the more she got to know Luke the more she understood that it was a way of saying that they saved each other.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8220383#msg8220383">Quote from: Coyote on 13-05-2013, 21:58:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Steven glared out of the window as the bus moved through the countryside. He liked these little rides, coming home alone, time to think, time to ponder. He had slipped the bus driver a lot of extra cash to continue his route past where everyone had already gotten off, to take Steven back to his pack, out in the outskirts of the forest. Shifting to a wolf, he would enjoy that pleasure soon enough, but this right here was what he needed at the moment. College was hectic and being an enforcer was demanding, this was like an island of peace in between. It was sure his best friend did not understand, but they had always been different. Steven valued discipline and order and expected no less of himself, when he was around others he had to be in enforcer mode all the time. Any time spent of moody reflection, letting your guard down, that was weakness that could not be afforded. It’s different when you've had everything handed too you from childbirth, you can afford to be happy and relaxed. Everything Steven has he’s had to earn, through pain and anger and blood and sweat. He had built himself into someone to be respected and feared, and he wouldn’t let that go for anything.<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/T7ZbBAD.jpg)</div><br/><br/>By the time they had arrived Steven was feeling about as relaxed as he was going to feel in a long time. It was time he took charge of his enforcer duties again with full authority. He had no idea how things had lapsed since had been gone. He stepped out with his bag slung over his shoulder, and gave a nod to the bus driver on the way out. What he wanted was to go back to work immediately. What he had to do was go pay his respects to the Alpha and participate in whatever social function he was devising. At least, it would be a chance to meet up with his best friend, Sam, the Alpha’s son, who had decided to come home a separate way. On the other hand he was going to endure whatever social niceties that the Alpha, Luke, had concocted for the day.<br/><br/>Luke had been the one to elevate Steven to enforcer status, to mark him out as worthwhile. He had been the first to look past his bastard status and to see his worth. Luke had been his hero and mentor. He had been a focused and disciplined leader. But lately, a change had come over him, one that Steven did not like. Ever seen he had taken up with some stray he had found, he had starting acting soft, losing sight of whatever his duties were. Steven was not sure if the relationship he had with the girl was fatherly or something more, but whatever it is the dark and focused mentor he had known was gone, replaced by a cheerful man who at times he had trouble recognizing. Not that he would ever stop loving the man who had given him so much, just that he missed the old Luke. In his past visits home he and Luke and immediately sat down to start dealing with the troublesome elements of the pack. Now Luke was far too relaxed to talk business as soon as he arrived.<br/><br/>What was worse was this girl he had taken up with, Hannah. Steven was angry at himself for even thinking about her, something he swore he would try not to do. Who was she; could she even be trusted, what guiles and schemes lay behind those beautiful eyes and auburn fur? Whenever he thought about her he needed to know more, to understand who or what she was. There was something about her; Steven almost couldn’t blame Luke for falling into the seductresses trap. Steven wasn’t sure if he would have been able to avoid it. Steven would study her closely, for the safety of the pack. Or at least, that’s what he kept telling himself.<br/><br/>Steven made his way through the small town his pack called home. He noted the respectful glances of the people he passed, some of whom had kicked and bit him when he was a pup. He nodded to a tall black haired woman, one of his secondary enforcers, who gave him a signal that everything was going ok in his absence. It had been hard keeping tabs on everything from college but thankfully he had good support here. He approached Luke’s house, and found the door already open for him. He quickly adjusted his clothes, he had worn a white dress shirt and rolled up the sleeves, along with a pair of black jeans, he knew little of how to dress while in human form and didn’t care much but he knew Luke noticed details. Inside Steven found Luke along with Mark and Lauren waiting in the living room for him.  He couldn’t help but to notice that Hannah was not there, and wondered where she was.<br/>“Well” he said, setting his bag on the floor, “I’m back.”<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8244734#msg8244734">Quote from: Wolfy on 18-05-2013, 08:34:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div style="text-align: left;">A soft laugh comes from the lips of a young man sitting among a group of women. The handsome man that owned the laugh smiled playfully to the women that surrounded him. "So you're coming back from college?" one said, a cute girl with light blond hair and a bridge of freckles across her nose. Her eyes seemed to light up as she looked at the young man. He himself simply smiled and nodded. "That's right...on my way back to be with my family. It gets pretty lonely when you're away from home." Sam, the young man, said to his associate, not even knowing her name. The group seemed to have gathered around him at random, or at least it felt that way. The train ride back to his home town had been so uneventful up till now, but it was certainly becoming more interesting. He wore a checkered shirt that seemed to draw out the deep blue of his eyes, and a rough pair of jeans that seemed to scream 'badboy' though Sam didn't consider himself anything of the sort. A mess of brown hair adorned his head, and his teeth shined as he smiled to the group of women again. "Oh, I know...it's always terrible when you first leave home."The blond said with a gentle, inviting smile. "Isn't it. though?...my best friend left ahead of me...heh..too bad, he really missed out." Sam said with a smirk to the women around him, their train car lurching on through the country-side. The group and Sam continued to converse, with a few offering light touches and shows of interest, though Sam seemed to shrug them off with little thought.<br/><br/>"So Mister Sam," Began a young redhead with soft green eyes that seemed to be glued to him, "We know you've got family waiting for you...but is there anyone else?" She asked with a smile, "A girlfriend maybe?" She said a little more boldly, and all the other women seemed to prick up their ears. Sam could only smile and shake his head, "Girlfriend? Not hardly....but I do have someone waiting for me...I'm afraid I'm taken man, ladies." Sam said, to the visible disappointment of his group. Sam held back a small laugh at seeing their faces drop, though this wasn't the first time he had managed to get a reaction like this. Ever since the possible engagement and mating with Hannah, Sam had labeled himself as a taken man until that was resolved...though that didn't mean he wouldn't enjoy the pleasures of both men and women alike, it simply meant that he didn't want to become attached to anyone but Hannah...for the moment, anyway.<br/><br/>"And with that heart dropping reveal...it's my stop coming up, ladies." Sam said to his entourage with a soft, gentle smile. lifting himself from his seat between them to grab his bag, something that he tossed over his shoulder. Casting a winning smile back at the group of women, Sam stepped off the train and onto the platform, into the bright sunlight that streamed down through the clouds. Sam took in a deep breath, breathing in the clean air of his home town with a grin. "This place never changes..." He said to himself, walking past the checkout and into the town itself. It was busy with life as usual, with cars moving by and people walking the sidewalks. Every now and again Sam would see someone from his pack, someone who would salute him with respect for being the Alpha's son, and Sam could only sigh to himself. He hadn't picked to be the Alpha's Son, but it seemed to be the only thing he was really known for. Being next in line for leadership meant that people either respected him, or at worst, grovelled at his feet for power. This was one of the reason why he liked Steven, his best friend, so much. Being the Enforcer of the pack,Steven was already a high ranking member, but he was also someone who didn't simply treat Sam with respect for being the Alpha's son, he instead treated him with respect because he was a person. Steven seemed to look past his status and see the real man beneath, something that Sam wished others would do...of course the fact that Steven was a little attractive to him also helped matters in the 'best friend' department.<br/><br/>Sam finally approached the house where his father lived...he hadn't seen Luke in little over a year, and he was excited to see his father again, as well as finally meet this Hannah girl in person. She seemed like someone nice over the phone, but her looks and demeanor were going to be something he was totally blind to. He noticed the door was open for him, and slowly walked up to the door, arriving shortly after Steven had seen everyone. "Heeey...I'm home." Sam said with an excited grin.</div><br/><div style="text-align: right;">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/Wolfy4225/tumblr_mgbkr1tGkA1ri5appo1_400.jpg~original)</div></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8305455#msg8305455">Quote from: dreamslost4u on 29-05-2013, 08:30:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hannah hadn’t even seen Steven walk up the pathway to her home; she was in such a daze. The sound of the door shutting made her jump, snapping her out of her day dream. It only took her a few seconds to recognize Stevens sent. She wasn’t all that familiar with him, having only met him a few times, but his scent stood out from the others downstairs. Before today Hannah had strived to keep her distance from him. She knew the man didn’t like her, even though Luke insisted it was just the way that Steven was. Luke had said one of the reasons he had chosen Steven to be the pack enforcer was because of the way he could distance himself. But Hannah knew Steven didn’t trust her, she had seen it in his eyes every time he had looked at her, assessing her, judging her without even attempting to get to know her. Of course, she admired him for how seriously he took his job as beta, as the one to protect the pack, but he made her … unsure of herself.<br/><br/>Luke continuously reassured her that Steven would come around with time.<br/><br/>The second Steven had walked in Luke had jumped up and given the young man a firm hug. “It’s good to have you back home.” Mark went and got a beer from the fridge and handed it to Steven with a slap on the back, “How was the ride back?” Lauren stepped up once the other men had back off and gave <br/>Steven a hug and kiss on the cheek, just like she did with everyone else. She said nothing though gave him a warm smile. Only minutes later did Sam walk in the door and the ritual started all over again. Luke gave Sam a hug. Mark got him a beer and a slap on the back. Lauren gave her kisses. Before everyone returned to their seats.<br/><br/>“Dinner should be ready in a few minutes,” Luke said looking towards the stairs where Hannah had disappeared a little while before. Standing up he excused himself to go find Hannah. He knew where he would find her, in her room staring out the window in the direction of where her body had been discovered. Whenever she needed to think she would always be standing and staring into the window. Honestly, he was surprised her reflection hadn’t etched itself into the glass from how often she stood there.<br/><br/>And there she was at the window. Walking up behind her he brushed his fingers down her back, “Hey there.” His voice was softer with her then it was with the others, gentler, much more patient. “You okay?” He asked as she turned towards him with that lost little smile. Her nod, let him know otherwise, but for now he left it be. “Why don’t we go back down stairs? The boys are here and I know Sam would like to meet you.”<br/><br/>Hannah willingly followed Luke down the stairs, her hand holding onto his tightly, like a child clutching to her father when she was frightened. As they stepped down the stairs Hannah stepped from behind Luke and looked first to Steven before looking to Sam. Standing there the tension washed from her body and she let out a deep breath. “Hi. It’s nice to see you again, Steven.” Her voice was soft and sweet, radiating a calm confidence now that Luke was by her side. Taking a step towards Sam she offered her hand, her eyes so green they were nearly grey met with his dazzling blue eyes and she smiled, “You must me Sam. I’m Hannah. It’s nice to finally meet you.” It was easy to see how Sam was Luke’s son, they both had the same goofy smile. The same nose and tousled hair. Same was Luke twenty years younger and with blue eyes.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8341095#msg8341095">Quote from: Coyote on 04-06-2013, 20:34:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Steven endured the shower of love and excitement as best he good. Of course Steven loved these people, who were essentially his adopted family. He was simply not the type to make a big show of it, although he understood why the others had too. “It’s good to see all of you as well, really I’m glad you've all been safe” He gave Luke and small smile “My ride was quiet, just the way I like it. How have you been, has everything being handled?” Just then Sam walked into the room and Steven could not help but to smile wider. Sam, that handsome, cocky bastard whom he loved so much. At first Steven had resented the fact that Sam was the Alpha’s son, that he would have everything handed to him while Steven had to earn every bit of his position. But soon he couldn't help but get caught up in Sam’s easy manner and charm. There was something genuine about him, as if he never had to hide himself from anyone. It was refreshing, and, Steven had to note, attractive. Sam saw his position as a curse as much as a blessing, and that humility was not something one often saw from an Alpha’s son.<br/><br/>“I thought I smelled something nasty. Glad to see that you can make it home by yourself without me holding your hand,” He favored Sam with a quick grin that he reserved specially for his best friend. Steven reached out and put his hand on Sam’s shoulder, and let his long slender fingers brush up against his friend’s skin and linger there for a moment.<br/><br/>Steven looked up and saw Luke leading the girl Hannah down the stairs. She seemed a little scared, maybe a little frightened of him. He had that effect on people, his constant suspicion was necessary to keep the pack safe. At the same time it put a barrier between him and others. Seeing her walking down like that, looking innocent and nervous, part of him wanted to actually drop his anger and reassure her. Every time he glanced at her… <br/><br/>He shook his head, as if trying to physically drive the thoughts from his mind. For some reason he could not stay logical. He looked up and saw Luke beaming at her with a look of happiness he had never seen on the man before. This was the dangerous effect she had on people. Who was this girl? She stopped next to him for a moment and gave him an enigmatic smile, while Luke looked on hopefully. Steven knew Luke had plans for the girl, plans that would involve Sam and him getting to know her better. And to his shame he found himself wanting to do that very much. He felt like a doddering adolescent with a school boy crush. But he managed to turn the shame into anger at whatever she was doing to him. He took a step close to her in order to seem more intimidating.<br/><br/>“Hannah. I see you've been well.  Now that I’m back I would like to have a private chat with you when you get the chance, I do the same with all new arrivals” That much at least was true, although even then he did not know if his motivations were truly the safety of the pack or something else. With that he stepped back next to Sam to allow him a chance to meet Hannah. No doubt he would sweep her off her feet, he thought, with a pang of jealousy, although he did not know which of the two to direct that jealousy towards.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=173837.msg8347734#msg8347734">Quote from: dreamslost4u on 05-06-2013, 22:57:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Even though every nerve ending on Hannah's body screamed at her to take a step back away from Steven, and towards Luke, when Steven stepped towards her Hannah forced herself to stand a bit taller. Of course, with Luke so close she wasn't afraid. Luke would never let anything happen to her. Plus she knew that Steven was just doing his job, protecting Luke's pack. Though she didn't understand why he disliked her so much and wished to frighten her with his towering height like she was some criminal. Hannah would never do anything to put the pack in danger, they had all taken her in and made her feel like one of their own.<br/><br/>Hannah knew very well that she had been lucky to have been found by Lukes pack. They had saved her life. Accepted her. Yes, of course, she had been questioned by Reina, a secondary enforcer, as well as others on who she was, where she had come from, what had happened to her. But she had no answers for any of those questions. Hannah didn't know anything of her life before she had opened her eyes to see Luke standing above her with a worried look. Honestly, she didn't even know if Hannah was her real name. The only reason they called her Hannah was because she had woken up screaming the name Hannah so many times. All she saw when she tried to make herself remember the past was streaks of red, sounds of screaming, and searing pain. And even that was all a blur. Of course, she did want to know who she was, who she really was, but she was happy here, loved here, why would she want to mess with that?<br/><br/>Luke responded to Steven before Hannah could, "She has already answered all of the questions and queries from the others, Steven." Luke's tone was serious and protective, he didn't want Steven scaring, Hannah. Even though he knew she could take care of herself he also knew that Steven was tough and relentless when it came to things like this. But Hannah was not a threat and he didn't want Steven badgering her. "It is not nec..." Hannah looked back at Luke and shook her head slowly, whispering something to him so only he could hear her, which caused him to stop mid sentence. Nodding, he took a deep breath.<br/><br/>She turned back towards Steven answering him for herself now. "We can talk tomorrow if you would like. I know you only have the packs best interest at heart." Hannah gave him a gentle smile as he finally took a step back. "I'm glad to see you returned home safely." Her eyes then wandered back over to Sam.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>