A different sort of hunt

[low_key_angel]

Gabriel was used to being odd man out, the only Omega born to his small, powerful pack. But with two older brothers who were both Alphas, they were usually more concerned with their own power plays than Gabriel and his search for a mate.

Because heat when you were unmated? Sucked.

Michael would probably prefer to chain him up once a year and let him sweat it out, which is probably why he left home as his heat started to near.

If he was going to find a mate, it was going to be on his terms.

What he didn't expect was to catch a tantalizing scent at the local bookstore. Something that called up images of sunlight and pine trees and cool shade.

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[fromfryingpantofire]

"Oh, I'd much rather be over you, too. But I don't think hormones really let us think that far." He smiled against Gabriel's skin. "Especially if, during the next round, we're going to bond." They had to use the same position again to complete the bond. It was the only way to get to the right spot on the neck.

He nodded, squeezing Gabriel's hip. "Sound's good. Once you're properly bonded, we can get stuff together after we've waited on the knot to go down and be ready when she arrives."

[low_key_angel]

Gabriel can't help the involuntary head tilt at the mention of the bond. With a smile, he nodded. "So we'll postpone that to round three or so." Because sooner or later it was going to happen. The rush of hormones would eventually begin to ebb, allowing them to thing a bit clearer.

"She isn't far, so a quick text and Anna can be over in a flash."

When the knot finally deflated, they had their plan in order. Gabriel retrieved a bathrobe and disappeared downstairs to retrieve the pies and set them to bake in the little kitchen in his apartment. While Sam called his pack, he sent a text to his cousin, letting her know the good news and that they'd need a ride in a few hours back to the Winchester's land.

There was a text from Lucifer waiting, but he left it unread. Sam was his mate now. His life. He was leaving his old pack behind and starting a new life with someone who wanted him near.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Gabriel wasn't the only one with a text message waiting, but Sam wasn't ignoring any of his. As expected, Bobby had noticed him leave with Gabriel. And the old coot had known that Gabriel was nearing heat, having been around far more Omegas in his time than Sam had.

So, of course, Sam had about a dozen texts from Dean giving him shit over it and a missed call from his father.

Them knowing before he called did make the discussion a lot easier, really. Other than his dad saying that they'd talk about it when Gabriel's heat had slowed, there wasn't really a reaction to the fact that he thought he might have walked into a destined mating and that Gabriel was going to be his bonded mate. Of course, he thought he might have Bobby to thank for some of that, too, considering he probably apprised John of some of Gabriel's background.

He stepped out into the kitchen when the call was finished, smiling as he watched Gabriel and absolutely unashamed of the fact he was naked. "We're cleared to use the heat cottage for the next couple of days. Though once the hormones ease off, I think Dad wants to talk to both of us. Luckily, immediate bonding isn't that unusual."

[low_key_angel]

And for smoothing things over, Gabriel owed the canny old wolf bigtime. It would be a hell of a lot easier on both of them if he didn't have to explain to the rest of his new pack the potential danger his brothers posed, or their overall dim view of Omegas to begin with. Since he'd taken care of that, they could handle the more basic details when things started to cool down.

He smiled at Sam, taking a moment to drink in the sight of his mate. His Sam. Long and powerful, but it was that smile that made his stomach twist in a pleasant sort of way. All warmth and affection and Gabriel stepped easily into his arms, raising up for a kiss.

"Glad he's okay with things, with us. Anna can't wait to meet you. She's so excited." At least he'd been able to share his happiness with someone. Finding a mate, knowing that the next time his heat rose, he'd be bonded to Sam.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam bent, drawing Gabriel close and kissing him deeply. He could still scent the hormones in the air, the signs that heat was in full swing. Not enough to tip anything over the line, but definitely enough to remind him.

"I'm glad to hear your cousin is a lot more sensible than your brothers and I'm really looking forward to meeting here, too." And it might go a long way to explain why the cousins themselves weren't part of the pack. Unless the related parent had been an Omega. "I've given them warning to be expecting her. And we'll have to let her know that she's welcome on the grounds any time."

[low_key_angel]

It was a lull, his body allowing itself time to recuperate from mating, to rest, eat and ready itself for another round. The greater the number of times an Omega coupled with an Alpha, the greater chance that a cub would be born. It also gave Gabriel time to just appreciate being close to Sam without the frantic burn of hormones clouding everything.

"Yeah, she's got a pretty solid head on her shoulders. You'll like her."

He pulled back long enough to slip the robe back off. "Her and Cas. They're good kids. I've done what I can to keep my brothers the hell away from both of them. It's safer." And it was easier to put his ass on the line than watch either one of them suffer Michael's anger or Lucifer's occasional rages.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Skin against skin once more and it wasn't enough to set either of them off. Not yet. Still didn't stop Sam from pulling Gabriel back to him, stroking his hands down the other man's arms, then around to his back.

"They're both welcome on pack land. I can't imagine any member of your family that you vouch for being turned away." Because there were several members who absolutely would. Violently, if it came down to it. "I can't speak for the entire pack, of course, but they'd have me at their back if there was an issue."

[low_key_angel]

It's not enough to set anything off, but his body does respond to having his mate close, arching up into the soothing touch of Sam's hands.

"Zachariah, Michael, Raphael and Lucifer. I don't trust them. Neither should anyone in the pack. Cas and Anna stay out of it and Balthazar is in Italy somewhere. I think." He rested his cheek against Sam's chest, listening to the steady thrum of his heart.

"I'd trust the three of them with anything, up to and including any cubs we might have. My brothers on the other hand, I wouldn't trust them. Ever."

Slowly Gabriel rubs his cheek against his warm skin. "Thank you Sam. That means everything."

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam nodded, making notes of names. "If you have pictures of everybody, we can definitely make sure the pack knows who is allowed to be around and who should be run off." With a shotgun, if necessary.

He kept his hands moving over Gabriel's back in long, soothing strokes. "I? Am always going to have your back, Gabriel. Always. You belong with me and I will go after anybody who tries to keep us apart."

[low_key_angel]

"I have a couple I can bring," Gabriel leaned into the reassuring touch, letting the Alpha soothe the last of the tension from his shoulders. "This is gonna sound cliche as hell, but I never thought I'd have this. Someone who'd have my back and mean it." Someone who would do it because he cared, not out of some sense of control.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam felt a growl building at the back of his throat, but he forced himself to calm down. "The fact that you never felt that with your own pack is truly a shame." He brought his hands up, stroking Gabriel's shoulders, then down his back again. "I will do my very best to make certain you never, ever have reason to doubt your new pack in the same way."

[low_key_angel]

"You already have, Sam. I believe you." Gabriel pressed close, melting against the larger wolf. "I'm going to be part of what a pack should be and what mine never was. Believe me, I'm more than happy to leave that behind."

Lucifer would object, violently so, but Gabriel can't bring himself to care. He has Sam, nothing else matters. "My future is here, with you."

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam bent, kissing Gabriel solidly. Because he had every intention of keeping that promise. "How long do the pies have to go?" he asked. "Because I haven't exactly had a tour of the place yet and I don't want to go poking my nose places where I haven't been invited yet."

And he grinned, because there were some who would have taken the impending bonding as a sign that they could do whatever they wanted. But this was still Gabriel's space and Sam wouldn't invade further than he was asked.

[low_key_angel]

"Should be about twenty minutes until they're ready to come out." Smiling, Gabriel laced their fingers together. "Plenty of time to give you the nickel tour." It meant the world that Sam asked, that he was considerate. The only other Alphas he'd known had been his brothers, strong, possessive and demanding. They never asked, they only took.

Sam was showing him just how good a true Alpha should be.

His apartment was small, but bright and comfortable. Warm colors and bright glass dishes, battered but loved cooking utensils in the kitchen. "This is our place now. Same as the bakery. Yours as much as it is mine, you know."

"Well. If you cook, anyway."

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam looked chagrined for a moment, though he was still smiling a bit. "I think it's probably best if I leave the cooking to you," he replied with a chuckle and a shake of his head. "I'll just look pretty and do any of the heavy lifting you want me to. Or fixing anything that breaks. I'm good at that sort of thing. Not so much with the cooking, though."

He kept close to Gabriel, often touching but keeping it light, brushes of the hand or arm, while they were walking. "I'm never just going to assume things, Gabriel. While legally it may be ours, this is someplace you built yourself. So always better to ask."

[low_key_angel]

"Good. I tend to look at computers and they break, so if you're handy with them, we're in business."

The touches were perfect, just small brushes here and there to keep them grounded. Wolves were naturally the physical sort, nudges, scruffs and touches to keep bonds strong among the pack. Contact that Gabriel soaked in like a sponge, little signs of affection he'd missed over the years as his brothers drifted apart.

"Okay, Sam. It's just.. going to take some getting used to, you know?"

[fromfryingpantofire]

"I'm very good with computers. Nothing to worry about there."

Sam smiled, bending down to kiss the shell of Gabriel's ear as he pulled him close again. "Oh, don't worry. There are times I know when to take. If you're into it, there may well be nights you find yourself pinned to the bed while I fuck you."

Which probably wouldn't be for a while, simply because of school work, but Sam couldn't say that the idea didn't appeal to him. The fact that he was half hard probably showed that much.

[low_key_angel]

The promise, as well as his body's response is enough to start his skin warming all over again. Gabriel whimpered into the kiss, pulling back with an impish smile. "Into it? Hell, I'll even let you tie me up if you want. I'm fairly flexible."

It's a slower burn this time, but one he won't be able to ignore for too long. Gabriel nodded back towards the kitchen. Better to pull the pies before they get distracted again. "Think they're about done."

[fromfryingpantofire]

That brought a growl from Sam again, one he did his best to tamp down on. Because that slow burn in Gabriel was one he had to. It hadn't been the couple of hours that they probably should have had, but he didn't entirely want to wait, either. "How much longer do the pies have?" Because the last thing they needed was the fire alarm going off and the fire fighters finding them knotted.

[low_key_angel]

That growl. It's threatening to set him off again and Gabriel toe himself away from Sam long enough to pull the two pies out of the oven. "Thinner crusts. Don't have to bake as long." An extra advantage when he wasn't sure how much longer he'd have before they were overwhelmed with hormones.

Not that he minded. But once things cooled, Gabriel was looking forward to taking his time with Sam.

[fromfryingpantofire]

Sam growled again, stalking forward a bit. His body changed a bit, subtly as his wolf came forward more. Getting ready for the bonding that would happen very, very soon. "In that case," he said, voice having dropped a few notes. "I think maybe we should get back to the bedroom, huh?"

[low_key_angel]

The way Sam stalked forward had the room flooding with pheromones, his body responding to the power of the Alpha and the promise of being bonded. A low whine slipped free, eager and hungry. "Bed. Yeah, that sounds good."

It's a bold move, but Gabriel doesn't back away as Sam stalks forward, instead he steps into his arms, nosing at his jaw.

[fromfryingpantofire]

The nuzzle to the jaw is still an admission of submission. It works just fine for Sam's wolf as he picks Gabriel up again, dick full and heavy once more as he takes the smaller man through to the bedroom.

"Gonna make sure nobody ever touches you again," he murmured, voice lower as he dropped Gabriel to the bed. "Turn over, baby. Wanna see the back of your neck."

[low_key_angel]

Being manhandled by Sam, his mate, is quite possibly the hottest thing Gabriel had ever experienced. He twined his arms around Sam's shoulders, nuzzling at his jaw as he was carried back into the bedroom.

He whined, eyes flashing bright and golden as he rolled over, offering himself up to his mate, to his Sam. Gabriel tipped his head back, exposing his neck. "Please Sam. Make me yours. Forever." His willing Omega, his mate.

[fromfryingpantofire]

This time, Sam didn't really pause to check that Gabriel was ready. It hadn't been that long since they'd last fucked and Gabriel had been ready enough, then. So he simply lined himself up and pushed forward, spreading Gabriel open with his dick. "Completely mine," he murmured, hands on Gabriel's hips to hold him steady, to pull him back onto Sam's dick as he kept pushing in slowly.