"She wasn't afraid to be herself.
When everybody said, 'be a lamb'
She showed her fangs,
and became a wolf"
M A R K A N T H O N Y

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"Louder!" I groaned into her ear as I slowly pushed into her. Her moans filled my ear and I didn't bother kissing her or covering her mouth as her voice echoed off the walls.

I rolled onto my back and sat up as she rolled her hips onto me. My fingers trailed up her thighs before I dug them into her hips and pulled her tightly against me. I immediately kissed her before lying back and watching her move onto me.

Her eyes met mine and I didn't look away, I had so many times in the beginning because I was afraid of what she had the power to do to me. Or perhaps afraid of what she would see in mine, see past the exterior of a fucking ass and see the man capable of falling in love with her. Now as I stared deeply into her eyes with her body moving on mine there was truly no hiding. I had no secrets, no reason to look away because she knew all of me. I was the big bad wolf to the world but whipped by the woman who had made sure she would be able to do just that by not giving up on me.

It was her birthday today and I ensured she had a good morning having woken her up with a rough touch before brunch and now one more round before we had to head to the arena.

"Switch" she breath and I chuckled as I tipped her over again.

I enjoyed watching her move on top of me but she enjoyed me burying myself into her more. She enjoyed me forcing her to clutch onto my back, she enjoyed marking my back and hearing me groan as her fingers dragged along my back. And I enjoyed being the only one who knew what she enjoyed.

"Someone needs to workout more" I breath with a small smirk.

"Someone's fiance needs to not have such good stamina" she bit her lip to prevent laughter and I pushed deeper into her which caused her to gasp.
"Fuck!"

I chuckled before kissing her as I felt the build in me and locked her fingers with mine as I increased my thrusts and felt her moans fill my mouth....

I rolled onto my back and she laid onto my chest staring out at the window which gave a good view of the sky while my fingers traced over her back. "Its crazy"

"What?" I questioned as I hadn't really been thinking of anything. I was just trying to get down from the high she always put me on.

"How my last birthday wasn't spent with you and look at us. I can't wait to marry you" She whispered.

I smiled as I had been caught off guard by her wanting to get married, sooner rather than later, but I was happy. We had never done things the ordinary way, my proposal wasn't romantic at all and for a long time I believed she might have been unhappy due to that. But deep down I knew my little wolf, I knew she enjoyed simplicity and the odd extravagance. I knew she loved me and would never see any other man fit for her like I was, knowing it all made me feel invincible as fucking crazy as it sounded.

But Joe, John, Nick.. Any other guy who I had thought would be some sort of obstacle for us or poison her against me were invalid.

We had spent my birthday at home with Xander where I had a similar morning before we had a bbq for just the three of us. Our home was finally done and later today we would be completing our family, for now.

"An awful lot of silence from you over there. You still want to do it soon right?" She glanced up at me and I realized I hadn't responded to her.

"Yeah. I didn't call my mom and have her crying in my ear for two hours" I narrowed my eyes as I had begged Renee to do the honours but she refused. She was adamant that I needed to be more open with my mom. It annoyed the hell out of me but I also appreciated it because I knew there was a wall put up when my dad wasn't there anymore.

Renee was the only one who I had been fully exposed with and she would probably remain the only one. But I knew I could stand to be a lot less of an ass to the rest of the world. I made her bad and she made me good and I realized that didn't make me weak at all.

"You still have my dad's ring right?" I asked randomly as I hadn't thought about it in awhile. I used to be attached to it for the longest time and she knew it thanks to me not being able to handle my alcohol when she upset me.

"Yeah do you want it?" She slowly questioned as her finger outlined the clock with his birthdate on my arm.

"No, I always viewed it as protection for myself but you should keep it" I pulled her onto me fully which led to a squeal before she focused on what we had been speaking about.

"Why?" She frowned. "I mean I don't mind holding onto it, its in my suitcase right now"

"Good. That way I will know I have someone watching over you when I'm not around" I said honestly but rolled my eyes as her smile brightened and knew she would probably be calling me sweet or something.

She didn't though, instead she placed a quick kiss on my lips before hopping up and heading for the bathroom.

"Hey! What happened to spooning for abit?" I screamed as I watched her turn on the shower, her body was visible through the glass doors and I sighed before getting up to join her. "Fuck it"

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"Renee!" I heard my name being called as I made my way back after conducting an interview and turned to see John.

"Hey" I smiled simply because there were several people surrounding us and I didn't want to make anything obvious.

"Happy birthday, I got you these" He revealed a bouquet of roses from behind his back.

"Uhm thanks. But I don't think me carrying these will be a good idea" I stared at them within his hand but didn't bother extending mine. We hadn't spoken since his altercation with Baron and I was sure he knew I knew about it.

"You scared Corbin will see?" He mused but I didn't find it funny.

"I'm not scared that my fiance will see anything. I would just prefer to not be walking around with flowers not given by him. Which was your plan for him to see them and question me, are you kidding me John? What the fuck is this?" I shook my head and saw the brief surprise in his face due to my change in attitude towards him.

"Its your birthday and I bought you flowers, nothing more. Your fiance is the one who has a problem with me" He frowned.

I ran a brief hand through my locks as I sighed, "Both of you have a problem with eachother and I wasn't going to say anything because I figured Baron could sort things out and well he did since I heard you guys had a fist fight but you still feel like you need to be warning me against him"

"I care about you"

"I know you do and I appreciate that you do but if you continue to antagonize my future husband then I don't think we can be the friends we were" I shrugged as it was seriously beginning to just be unnecessary drama in our lives.

"Are we even friends? He keeps you locked away in hotel rooms, you don't see anyone anymore, don't answer your phone." He wavered clearly not liking the fact that I was choosing Baron.

"I don't answer my phone because I am busy and when I am not of course he gets my attention and anyone who tries to compete for that won't be winning" I stated as Baron was the man I loved and maybe I shouldn't have been okay with just shutting out certain people. But if he couldn't accept my decisions I wasn't going to be made out to be a lovesick idiot every single time.

"Do you even realized how much being with him has changed you? The Renee I know would never be speaking like this"

I glanced around before groaning, "I have been hearing that a lot and maybe its because everything has been smooth sailing for years and now Baron has created this source of friction and I love him so..."

He scoffed, "So you love him and you're just going to turn a blind eye to everything he does? He is slowly breaking you down Renee, he is making you act like this so that all you have is him"

Breaking me down? I was built up everyday by my wolf with compliments, affection and so much love.

"John, do you hear yourself? This is ridiculous, I'm sorry that you feel that way but none of your thoughts would ever make me turn against him"

"I'm just looking out for you"

"I appreciate that but I can look out for myself and if I fail to do so Baron has my back. If you were my friend you wouldn't be using me because you dislike the fact that Baron, as you told me before my relationship with him, was brought up too soon." I shrugged. "Thanks for these I will keep them in my memory but I can't keep them"

I moved on knowing that Baron had a match and I was scheduled to interview him after. Only as I approached the monitor I saw he was being attacked. I sighed as of course I had gotten my hopes up for him getting a title match against AJ.

"Fuck he is going to be pissed. Why on my birthday" I groaned to myself knowing this would not be a good interview because the wolf was pissed and hoped John wouldn't be near us.

I moved with the camera crew towards the gorilla area and saw my wolf making his way down the hallway limping. I tried to ignore the concerned fiance in me wondering if he was just selling it or if he were really hurt and picked up speed so I could interview him.

"Baron..."

"What?" He screamed and I flinched even though I had been expecting a highly worked up wolf. "What, do you wanna ask me how I feel huh? How do you think I feel? I feel violated!"

He bent over and took a breath while I simply held the mic in position, "I was about to become United States Champion when the perfect Zero jumped me from behind..."

He trailed off, basically ranting the events that had occurred before standing up straight and hovering over me. Deep down I knew he enjoyed it, not the biting my head off but working with me. He liked to say being the hot head was difficult because all he wanted to do whenever he saw me was smile but he loved when we got featured on screen together.

"Do you want me to whine huh? Do you want me to moan? No chance! I'm getting even!"

I wanted to show annoyance at him not letting me get a word in but he walked away and the camera was lowered.

"Well might have been my best interview yet" I joked with the cameraman before he left me all by my lonesome.

I checked my phone to text Baron for when he returned to his locker room but jumped as he snuck up on me. "Fuck Corbin!"

"I lost count how many times you did that today" he breath and moved towards me.

"Do not hug me, you're sweaty. You okay?" I questioned even though he seemed to be I just wanted to make sure he wouldn't go attacking anyone and that he wasn't actually in pain.

"Yes, little wolf. Its your birthday I'm perfectly fine" he winked.

"Ah you're so sweet" I stared up at him and gestured for him to lower his head and as soon as he did I kissed him. His hands held my waist beneath the jacket I wore while I tugged on his chin. "Go shower. I'll see you later"

"Mmmm not joining me this time, Blondie?" He pouted and I narrowed my eyes as he liked to express annoyance because I manipulated him. But he was the greatest one because who wouldn't want to give in when the badass was pouting before you.

"You know I can't. Some of us still have to work" I shrugged.

"Once you're my wife I expect you to be a little more disappointed that I can't fuck you at work" he rolled his eyes.

"Oh Wolf, I wish I could be ravaged by you but alas, I have to work" I breath.

"Funny" he shook his head and turned on his heel.

I pouted as he left me on my own and watched him leave me but he glanced over his shoulder. He quickly moved back and placed a kiss on my forehead, "I love you. Enjoy the rest of your birthday, honey"

This time I turned away because if I didn't I would probably be following him like a lovesick wolf. I made my way to makeup with a big smile on my face and took a seat beside Alexa who was having her make-up done.

"And that smile?"

"Oh when in love, dear" I winked but soon laughed as she did.

"You're so lucky to be on the same roster as your soon-to-be husband. I miss my boyfriend" She pouted and I pat her knee knowing how it would upset me if I was only booked on Raw for the week.

I frowned seeing flowers set beside Alexa on the table and she glanced at it as well. "While I wish they were mine you are the birthday girl, your man left it for you"

"He did?" I smiled and I was even happier I had declined John's roses as I took the card from the flowers.

"Happy birthday, little wolf.
I love you x"

"This is probably one of the top ten cutest things he has done" I gushed at his handwritten little note.

I wasn't sure when he had even had the time to get the flowers and I would have loved to see him walking around with it in hand. The lone wolf holding flowers for little old me...

"What's on top?"

"Well he got me a puppy today so that's currently ruling my mind" I admitted as I had been truly surprised. He had agreed to it but I figured he would probably delay it as long as he could. But he had gotten the little puppy I had fallen in love with on one of our visits.

"You took the wrong turn, Wolf!" I quickly shouted as the arena was...

"No I didn't"

"But I thought you said you had rehearsal" I frowned as he had been glancing at his watch throughout lunch with me.

He didn't respond and I frowned as we pulled up at what seemed to be a dog parlour and I glanced at him for an explanation.

"Dan recommended some things for Xander from this place. I keep forgetting to check it out"

I pouted, "how dare you forget about our son? Alright I'll be here replying to loads of birthday messages."

"Poor you, Blondie" he rolled his eyes and I blew him a kiss as he exited. My eyes briefly fell inside as he spoke to the woman at the counter, of course a brunette.

She smiled brightly up at him and why wouldn't she? My fiance had gotten out his best attire for my birthday, a flannel shirt, tight black jeans and beanie fully secured. He was as Jon would say, "a tall drink of water" indeed. He frowned at something she said and raised his hand wiggling his ring finger with the black band on I had gotten him.

Was it bad that I enjoyed watching her smile fall slightly? Suits her for flirting on the job. I sighed and decided to actually reply to some messages instead of seeing something I did not want to. If Baron could trust me to handle shit then so could I.

I was on the fifth message when I heard the door open beside me, "did you get everything you needed for Xa.."

I frowned as he closed the door and saw what looked to be a dog bag but what I definitely couldn't ignore was the dog set on his lap beside it. "You got Wolfie?"

"He did? That's so sweet! When?"

"This morning. The little guy is currently chilling in the general manager's office, who can refuse puppy sitting" I shrugged and well I had begged them too.

Baron had explained how he had told Dan about one of the dogs I fell in love with at one of the many pet shops I had dragged him to. Fortunately the others had found homes except for one, I wasn't sure why but Wolfie was the first name that came to mind.

I took a picture with my beautiful set of flowers and uploaded it. I debated whether I should tag him in the post or not as he had wanted me to just make it public so the rumours would end but that would mean I would only be doing it to settle rumours and not for us so I decided against it.

@reneeyoungwwe: My favourite person never fails to make my day

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"I saw you found my flowers" I heard my wolf as I exited the office after a meeting.

"I sure as hell deserve them after that interview" I smirked but couldn't help my smile as I saw him approach with our little puppy in hand. I had a mini heart attack when I had entered the office and he wasn't there but luckily a text from my fiance put me at ease.

"Thought you'd be waiting at the car"

"I was but you have the keys and its a bit chilly out for him" He stared down at him.

"What a thoughtful dad you are" I teased and he narrowed his eyes at me but wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled my head close as he placed a kiss on my forehead.

"You have a good birthday?" He narrowed his eyes.

I narrowed mine in return accompanied by a huge smile, "Its been exceptional and 80% is due to you"

"And the other 20?" He raised his eyebrow and lowered his head.

"This adorable face" I leaned up to him before lowering myself again and paying attention to the cute puppy in his arm.

"Fuck. Yet another one I have to compete with" He groaned loudly.

"Oh get over it" I placed a brief kiss on his chest before wrapping my arms around his arm as we walked towards the exit.

He sighed heavily before staring down at Wolfie, "Let's get you home to meet your big brother"