The pain and sorrow that filled their hearts was indescribable. Neither had ever experienced anything like this before.

Besides the small part of their childhood when their parents had left them to bring Seonghwa home, they had had a happy and loving childhood.

Theo had to contain himself from leaving Avayla behind since his legs were so much longer. But he didn't want to leave her side anyway.

Neither one could run for very long, though, for the fatigue of not being able to breathe caught up to them. They found a little den at the very edge of the pack territory and settled down inside of it, curled up together.

The only sound that could be heard was their whimpers and sniffs as they tried to calm themselves down.

No words needed to be spoken, just the constant connection with their mate was the only comfort they needed.

Maria was gone...

She had helped raise both of them. She had been a constant part of their life, and had helped Avayla more than anyone else in the pack could.

The alpha whimpered and shoved her nose into Theo's neck. Their bodies were pressed so close together that there wasn't anything that could slip between them.

Eventually they cried themselves into an uneasy sleep.

Which didn't last very long.

In the middle of the night, Avayla woke up crying again.

Theo lifted his head and started to lick behind her ears and down her neck. Avie... He said gently. It's going to be ok.

How can you say that?! Avayla moved away from him for the first time since entering the den. How can you even think that with what's going on?!

Theo flinched at her harsh tone. I'm just trying to comfort you... He looked down at the ground and his ears fell back.

The alpha pushed herself off the ground and swatted at a rock while she growled. Her wolf was starting to take over now that she had cried away her sadness. What are we even doing? She snarled an sent another rock flying.

Avie calm down. Theo lowered his head to the ground. He let out a little whine and then slowly shifted into his human form. Then he pulled his knees to his chest to try and stay out of Avayla's way when she started pacing.

But it was easy to see that she wasn't going to calm down. Her wolf was slowly starting to take over. Her red eyes glowed and her hackles started to rise.

It was making Theo nervous and he didn't know what to do.

What's your problem? Avayla snapped, also snapping her jaws.

Avie you're angry... Please take a deep breath. Theo felt himself starting to submit as he slid down the wall.

The white wolf in front of him froze and her eyes locked on him. You're damn right I'm angry! I'm furious! She didn't deserve this! Her dominance rolled off her in waves and soon Theo was twisted so he was laying on his hips but his chest and palms were pressed to the floor. His wolf churned, not sure what to make of its alpha right now. But it wanted to please her.

Alpha... Please Alpha. Theo begged, baring his neck to her.

Avayla shifted and inched over to her beta. She was breathing hard, her citrus scent overpowering the den.

For a moment, they weren't Theo and Avayla anymore. They were an alpha and a beta. Sapphire blue eyes locked onto ruby red.

As the alpha's instincts took over, she couldn't say no the the beta that was presenting himself before her.

Avayla lunged forward and rolled Theo over so that he was on his back and she was sitting on his stomach.

He let out a small yelp in response, but that was quickly silenced when she slammed her lips into his.

Theo moaned into the kiss. She tasted so sweet, even though it was so powerful. Theo moved to twist his fingers in her hair, but the first time he tugged a little, his alpha snapped at him and he pressed his hands to the ground.

His alpha sat up and quickly braided her hair, then twisted it up and tied it back with a hair tie from around her wrist.

Then she claimed Theo's mouth once more. Her tongue explored his mouth, twisting around his tongue furiously. She dragged her nails down his chest, leaving long red lines across his body.

But he didn't care.

Theo lifted his hands and grabbed her waist, slowly pushing her back so that she was situated on his hips. They both groaned at the contact that came from her entrance grinding against his hard length.

She was showing her need as well because he could feel how wet she was.

Avayla broke their kiss and started to nip and suck on his neck, moving down further to nuzzle his mating mark.

The beta tilted his head so he could do the same and they both whimpered at the touch. It sent a chill throughout his body as he felt the connection and he knew that this is what they needed. Even if Avayla was letting her wolf take over to get her anger out, it would help her in the long run.

She moved to kiss down his chest. Theo brought his hands up and ran them over her perfect back. He felt goosebumps appear and he smiled before biting his lip, letting out another moan.

I wish you could hear how good you sound. I know it's lost if I try to relay it to you. Avayla glanced up at him and caressed his cheek.

I don't. Theo ran his hands up and down her sides and smiled. Because then I would be a different person and we might not have this same bond.

Now we both know that's not true. Avayla smirked.

Theo knew she was right. If they were Soulmates then it wouldn't matter how they had grown up, although he never felt like he was missing anything since he had never been able to hear in the first place.

He was just grateful to have a family that loved him.

After looking at each other for another moment, Theo pulled his alpha down to kiss her once more. He made an attempt at taking charge, but she refused to show any sign of submission and quickly dominated his mouth again.

He used his other hand to start teasing one of her nipples and he loved the shiver he felt from her. He could feel that she whimpered too and it made him smirk into their kiss.

Alpha needs you so much. Avayla said suddenly. She slid down between his legs and started to stroke his member, using quick and fast motions.

Theo propped himself up on his elbows just in time to make eye contact with her as she swirled her tongue around his tip.

His hips jerked out of reflex and he had to fight to keep his eyes open.

He lost as soon as she took him in, bobbing her head up and down at a quick pace.

She used her tongue, swirling it around in an attempt to get him ready for her.

The beta once more tried to reach for her hair, wanting to feel some kind of connection with her, but she growled and swatted his hand away.

Theo jerked at the sensation because she hadn't lifted her head off him and the vibration sent a new wave of pleasure through him. A-Alpha!

She hummed in response and bobbed her head only a could of more times, then ran her tongue back and forth across his slit before pulling off with a pop.

Theo was a whimpering mess by now. He could only look at her through hooded eyes and his chest rose and fell at a rapid place.

But so did Avayla's.

She quickly scrambled so that she was straddling him again and grabbed his length in her hands, holding it straight up so that she could slip it inside.

Theo grabbed her thighs and squeezed, hissing when he felt how tight she was around him. Because she was the alpha, she hardly ever wanted to spend any time on prepping herself, she felt the need to take care of Theo more. And with how high their need was right now, he was surprised she hadn't done this right away.

When he had fully bottomed out, it was really hard for him to not start thrusting into her right away like his instincts told him to.

Avayla never liked it if he did that. The alpha in her always had to be in charge.

But Theo was always ok with that. He loved his alpha too much to try and fight her.

They sat there for a moment, getting used to feeling each other, then Avayla started to rotate her hips. She brought her bottom lip into her mouth and bit it, smiling at the same time. My perfect beta. You make Alpha feel so good.

Theo whimpered and squeezed her thighs again.

Then she started so lift herself up and let herself drop back down, getting faster and faster with each time.

Using his long arms, Theo pulled Avayla down so he could kiss her mark. His hips had started to thrust in time with her, driving him in even deeper.

Alpha... He whimpered through their link. Wanting to make her feel good too, Theo reached up and started rubbing her clit, moving his thumbs in circles.

That had the desired effect because Avayla's head fell back and he knew she was probably close to screaming in pleasure right now. Her mouth was open wide and her eyes were scrunched, but it all read that she was feeling good.

After a few more short moments, Theo cried out as he climaxed, filling her with his seed.

Avayla hit her peak at the same time and they both moved their hips in slow circles to prolong the feeling.

She bent forward and they connected their lips in another slower, more sensual kiss.

Then Theo cradled his alpha in his arms and turned them so that they were laying on their sides. He was careful to never slip out of her either. Both of their wolves liked the feeling of staying connected. It was as close as either of them would get to experiencing a 'knot' with the kind of relationship they had.

Avayla let out a content sigh and pressed her face into his chest. Sorry, that probably wasn't the best idea.

Why?

Because of everything that is going on...

Theo pressed his lips against the top of her head and ran his hand over her back, trying to sooth her. You needed to get your frustrations out. I'd rather you do that on me than do anything else. Plus, it's obvious both of our wolves needed that connection. I'm pretty sure your dad has done the same thing.

Shut it... The alpha grumbled, but Theo could feel her smiling against his chest.