*Adam's POV*

The week went by quickly. Whenever Anna was at work I was either working out at the gym or just working as well. Any free time we had was spent with Isa and William. I didn't mind much. Anna was happy with their presence and so was I, though they did hog all my mate's attention away from me.

On Tuesday we went out to go costume shopping, which turned out to be a challenge. Costumes are either overly sexy or really dumb. Anna and Isa tried to convince Will and I to buy sheep costumes. Because it would be funny to be a wolf in sheep's clothing. We refused of course.

Anna and Isa bought matching outfits. Apparently this was some sort of tradition for them. They decided on cheerleader costumes. Thankfully, they didn't pick the completely slutty ones. Instead, they went with costumes that covered their stomachs. They did show quite a bit of leg though. Not that I minded at all. No, at first I couldn't keep my eyes off her as she showed me. Then I realized that any guys at that party would also be staring at my girl, and that didn't sit well with us.

Isa eventually managed to convince Will to buy a pirate costume, so that he would look like that 'Will' from Pirates of the Caribbean. I somehow ended up as a lumberjack, wearing just a pleated shirt and jeans. Anna found if funny because I was a forest man, and I couldn't resist her puppy eyes so I bought it.

It was now Friday night, and we were on our way to the party. Anna was driving tonight, she said she didn't mind not drinking since it would be highly improbable I would become intoxicated. So we could both be sober. I told her she didn't have to but she insisted.

Maybe I should just pick up driving again. I used to drive, but after six years of nothing I didn't feel confident enough to drive home 3 drunk people in the middle of the night.

Robin, who had somehow managed to get my number, had already challenged me to another drinking contest. And me being the idiot Alpha that I am, I couldn't back away from the challenge.

"We're here." My beautiful mate said. Her long blonde hair was tied in a high ponytail, and her green cheerleader uniform matched her emerald eyes. She looked perfect, if she had walked around like that in high school there would be no doubt any straight male wouldn't go for her.

I felt Cade growl in the back of my mind at that thought and I sighed, pushing him down. Tonight I didn't want to be the possessive boyfriend.

Cade and I had been toning down on everything anyway. After the conversation last weekend, we realized that we were definitely going to fast for our mate, so we've been holding back. It has been incredibly difficult, but I could sometimes see the appreciative smile Anna would give us, and it would all be worth it. We would wait. We would wait a century for her.

Anna had looked a lot more relaxed after Sunday. Like a weight had been lifted of her shoulders.

"Let's party!" Isa exclaimed as she jumped out of the car, Will in tow.

Anna chuckled besides me before getting out as well. I followed behind. The house was filled with people. It looked like a college frat party. Anna told me the party host was a friend of Robin, and that he was a 25 year old who hasn't escaped his college party years yet.

Once inside we immediately found Robin wearing a very revealing nurse costume. How cliché. She was already intoxicated and happily greeted us. She introduced herself to Will before challenging him to her signature drinking contest. A minute later, we were sat on some couches in the living room, drinks in hand.

Fred and Jasper were a bit later, but soon joined us as well. Jasper was wearing some devil horns while Fred had a greek goddess costume, which Isa and Anna fawned over. My greeting with Jasper was slightly awkward at first. We hadn't seen each other since I completely blew up and beat up his ex-Gamma.

Jasper then introduced himself to Will, which was also slightly weird. Jasper could obviously sense that Will was a Beta. He had warily glanced at Isa before realizing that they were fully mated. After that he seemingly relaxed.

After a few drinks the girls made their way onto the dancefloor. Anna initially didn't want to go because she doesn't like dancing while she's sober, but Robin and Isa dragged her along anyway. I have noticed that they don't mind dancing without us. When I had asked Anna about it she said something about 'chicks before dicks' before explaining that the relationships in her friend group were a recent thing, and that they used to be with 11 of them and all would be single.

We were left with just us three men. "Seems like the werewolf club with human mates here keeps getting bigger." Jasper spoke up.

I shrugged, "He'll be gone next weekend." I said as I pointed at Will.

"What, are you sick of me already Alpha?" He responded with a smile. I grinned. Will and I had hit it off pretty well. He was calm and collected and him being a Beta reminded me of Noah. They were nothing alike, as Noah was always a goofball, but the familiar energy he radiated felt nostalgic.

"No, but you and your mate are taking time away from me being alone with my mate." I spoke honestly. Ok, so maybe I would be a little bit of a possessive boyfriend.

Will laughed, "I feel ya, those two are connected by hip."

"So, Beta Will, what pack are you from?" Jasper asked politely. The two quickly started talking about their packs and my eyes drifted to Anna.

She really looks stunning, and honestly, her dancing with her twin was incredibly sexy. I only had eyes for her of course, but I wouldn't deny that Isa and Anna were one hot duo.

"Take a picture, it will last longer." Will teased.

I gave him a jab to the stomach, "As if you weren't secretly eying your own mate."

Jasper laughed, "Seeing my mate in that costume makes me want to worship her, pun intended."

"Speaking of your mate, when are you telling her?" I asked.

Jasper sighed, "I don't know. Sometime soon? It's complicated with her."

Will frowned, "She doesn't know yet?"

"No, she's very closed off and doesn't take bullshit. I'm honestly surprised she manages to handle Robin all the time." Jasper said.

"Ah, well if she doesn't do bullshit then hiding such a big secret might bite you in the ass one day." Will spoke.

"True," Jasper looked at Fred dancing with a smile on her face, "I'm afraid she'll freak out by the mate thing. When I confessed I liked her after a full month she kind of freaked out, and after that It took another two weeks before she felt confident giving me a peck on the lips. I respect her boundaries and pace. I will wait forever if I have to, but I'm afraid the fast paced mate bond will completely freak her out."

"I know what you mean." I spoke, "It freaked Anna out as well."

"I just don't want her to run or reject me." Jasper mumbled in a tone that humans wouldn't have been able to hear over the music.

"Maybe it will work out. She does seem to like you a lot. Just takes time." Will tried to reassure him. Typical Beta behavior. Even though the Luna is often the mother of the pack that brings reassurance. The Beta is the Alpha's right hand and gives advice to not only him but all pack members. It is often the reason why the Beta is the Alpha's best friend, because they need a connection of trust.

"I hope so." Jasper spoke, "Anyway, here come the girls again."

Anna smiled when our eyes met, and she gave me a kiss as she sat down next to me. Fred sat down next to Fred and Isa sat down on Will's lap. Robin came back a minute later with a platter full of drinks and shots.

She grinned at me and placed three shots in front of me before placing two in front of Will. I didn't miss the wink she sent Isa and Anna, they were in on this plan.

I raised an eyebrow to Anna and she laughed before grabbing her phone and typing something. 'Isa wants to get Will drunk so I told her about your adventure a few weeks ago.'

"Ah, didn't I tell you to keep that between us?"

"I never said I would listen." Anna spoke with a shrug.

"You're a sneaky one my Luna." I spoke and she gave me a grin. I didn't miss the slight blush at me using her title though.

"What's going on?" Will asked and Jasper and the other girls looked at us in confusion.

"Nothing, just teasing him." Anna said nonchalantly as she tried to keep Isa and Robin's agenda hidden.

Will raised an eyebrow at me and I shrugged, "She's right."

I might be an Alpha, but the wrath of Isa, Anna and Robin is not something I was willing to face.

"Well big boy," Robin spoke as she raised her shot glass, "I've given you a few numbers to let those last shots sink in, ready for a new round?"

I chuckled and raised a glass, "Sure, you know I don't back down from a challenge."

Robin grinned as I took the shots. Will just stared at me as if I was crazy and I shrugged at him and nudged to his own shots.

Isa grabbed one and raised it to Will. He looked at Isa with narrowed eyes and Isa whispered in his ear, "I'll let you do body shots later."

I've never seen a guy down shots that quickly. He's in for a rough night.

After a few more rounds, Robin, Isa and Fred went off into the bathroom. Will sighed, "They're trying to get me drunk aren't they?"

Anna busted out laughing and I smirked, "Will it work?" I asked him.

Will shrugged, "I don't mind letting loose. I've had some wild nights in college. As the Beta it's not something I can do regularly anymore."

"Isa will be happy with that answer. She thinks you've been tense." Anna said.

"There are other ways for her to relieve tension, jeesh." Will spoke.

Jasper chuckled and grabbed something from his pocket, "It you really want a wild ride you can always drink some of this." A small bottle of liquid was placed on the table.

I frowned and grabbed it, my eyes widening slightly as I read the label, "Where the hell did you get Absinthe?"

Jasper shrugged, "My pack members and I like to have some fun every once in a while you know."

Will cringed as he grabbed the bottle from me and read the label, "I don't feel like dying really."

Anna frowned, "I'm stuck between wanting you three to completely lose it and just keeping you guys in check."

I raised an eyebrow at her, "What happened to 'I'll drive because you probably won't get drunk anyway?'"

Anna shrugged, "I'd also like to see you completely wasted."

Before I knew it, Jasper had filled three shot glasses. "We have to hurry before the girls get back. Wouldn't want Robin to accidentally see it and want some."

I sighed and raised my shot glass as did Will and Jasper. The liquid burned down my throat and I couldn't stop the disapproving growl that escaped Cade. 'You're on your own from now on I'm not helping you process that shit.'

Fuck.

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