First Rut, Then Marriage [Script Fill]

Transcript

There you are. I've been looking for you. How long have you been out here for? No, it's fine.

I just don't want you to catch a cold. The sunset's beautiful, isn't it? Yeah.

Here, a jacket, so you stay warm. I know it's not the nicest to look at, but the main thing is it's warm. Mm-hmm.

No, I do like it. But one of my nieces said it was gaudy. You like it? Good.

I'm glad. Are you enjoying yourself? My pack is looking after you, yes? No one's hassling you? Good.

Good. I've been worried. Hmm.

Well, because you're human and, well, my family and I are not, so I didn't want you to feel left out or anxious around us. Nor did I want the boys to cause you any struggles. Harm? No, of course not.

They wouldn't harm you at all. If they did, they'd have to deal with me. It's just, some of them, especially the younger boys, they can be rather rambunctious.

I just call them uncontrollable mutts, but, yes, well, they are young, I know. But there's a difference between their pranks and a human's. They need to learn to control themselves.

Well, for example, their idea of a prank would be, hmm, okay, a human would throw someone into a pool, yes? Well, for them, they'd do that too. Only from the tree.

Yes, the one in our hotel, from the top of the tree. Yes, that one, the one that's taller than the building. Oh no, that's just how they play.

They're fine, but that was a concern of mine today. That they try and drag you into one of their games. Yes, it does mean that they like you, but I want you to be comfortable and safe.

Hmm? Ah, yes. I guess I am being more open.

Well, I remember you mentioning it at the meeting. You like it when a man is open to you. So, I'm trying.

Do you dislike it after all? Ah, you like it. I'm not being shy.

I must say, you're handling all this rather well. But are you still sure you're okay with this? You say you are, but it still can't be easy.

Being dragged into this unification of monsters and humans. Being forced to marry a werewolf. Ah, well, a monster.

No, I understand. You signed up for this. You put your name down when they offered, but still.

I'm sweet. If only Jackal heard that. No, it's nothing.

He, you remember Jackal, right? Yeah, my brother. He's, him and I have had our squabbles.

I'd rather not talk about it. No, no, no, please. Don't apologize.

It was me who brought it up. I know you have plenty of questions to ask. But for now, I want you to get used to us.

If that's okay. Ah, thank you for trusting me. I just, I just want to make sure you're okay.

I want to take this as slow as they let us. Let you get to know us and how we live. Well, I, I know we must be intimidating myself the most.

Oh my dear, that's very sweet. But I did see you flinch when we first met. I've already come to terms that I would not have been your first pick.

Or your second. Or your third. Or, excuse me? Excuse me? You're happy? Good.

Hmm? Sorry? What were you saying? Ah, tonight.

Are you looking forward to it? Well, that's good. The pack's all excited too.

Of course, we don't get to come out to the beach all that often. Have you all decided where you're going? Me? I hadn't told you, have I? Sorry.

I can't make it tonight. Yes, I have something to deal with. No, nothing important or dangerous.

Just some meeting stuff. Yes, important meeting things. Very important.

So I have to leave here for a few days. I'm sorry. I wanted to spend this time with you, but.

.. Ah, don't worry. I'll be fine.

As will you. Jack'll look after you. Don't worry.

He's rough. But he's not cruel. You have a good time with the pack, all right? May I.

.. I hope this isn't too forward, but. ..

May I kiss you? Hmm? I would never lie.

What makes you think I'm lying? Jack'll told you. Hmm.

No. No, it's fine. He's right.

I just wasn't ready for you to know. No, not that. And it's not like I didn't want you to know, it's just.

.. It's a lot. Especially for a human.

It's rough and primal. And, well. ..

It's different from humans. Well, you know. You're very sweet.

Wanting to be there for me, even knowing what might happen. Hmm. Hmm.

Let me explain properly, then. I'm not going to be with the pack, because I'm going into rut. Hmm.

I'll take a few days for it to calm down. But until then, it's best I go into seclusion. Why? Why? Well, for starters, I'll be more.

.. aggressive. Well, to people around me.

I'm the alpha of this pack. It's my duty to protect them. Secondly, I could set off the others.

And thirdly, I would get overly possessive of. .. of you.

Hmm. Probably to the point of having to. ..

have you. Even after hearing all that, you're still concerned for me? You're sweet.

I'll be fine. I've dealt with this ever since I was a teenager. I'm used to it.

I'll be fine. I'll be back before you know it. You want to help? No.

We're still getting to know each other. I don't want to scare you. It's.

.. well, it can be a lot. It's okay.

We'll have our time. Let's take this slow, okay? Hmm.

Thank you. Please, understand, I really do appreciate you wanting to help. That sounds.

.. more formal, doesn't it? Apologies.

I'm rather. .. I'm rather nervous.

Of course. Being near such a beautiful woman, anyone would get nervous. Hmm, was that too flirtatious? Hmm, Jackal did mention girls like it when he says that.

So. .. You did.

That's. .. yeah.

That's. .. That's good.

Then if you don't mind. .. Let me just.

.. Hmm. Hmm? Oh, do you not like being kissed on the cheek? Hmm.

Oh, you wanted one here. On your lips. That's what you want.

You have. .. Sweet lips.

Did you have something recently? No? Hmm.

Perhaps you're just. .. That enticing.

I mean, you are, but. .. I won't make a move on you like that.

Not tonight. Apologies. I left my phone on.

No. No one usually rings me, though. So.

.. Hmm, oh dear. No.

It's my mother. Hello? Yes, mother, I found her.

She's fine. No, mother, I haven't. Yes, mother.

Yeah. I know. I understand.

I'll let her know. Yes. Okay, goodbye.

No, everything's fine. She was just. ..

Concerned. You have been gone an awful long time, is all. And with me, well.

.. She just wanted to make sure. A handful is an understatement.

Just because I'm the alpha, doesn't mean she won't tell me what to do. She. ..

Likes to make sure everything is going according to plan. Yes. Controlling would be one way of putting it.

But that's just what mothers do. But don't worry. She means well.

It's starting to get late now. We need to get ready for tonight. You better hurry off then.

Lest the others get on your heels. Off you go. No.

Keep the jacket on. It'll keep the others. ..

It'll keep you warm. A kiss on the cheek. Hmm.

.. Oh, it's nothing. Just.

.. I get that feeling of disappointment you had now. When I kissed yours.

Hmm. .. Thank you.

Yes, that does feel much better. Much better. Now off you go now.

You idiot. Making her wear that damn thing. To keep the mutts away.

Hmm. .. You're letting the rut in.

And getting possessive. Oh. ..

Calm. Calm. She's not ready.

Hmm. .. Hmm.

.. Christ. Oh, fuck.

Why is it so rough this time? Who? Who's there? What are you doing here? I'm.

.. I'm fine. Just.

.. Feeling off. Yes, I'm telling the truth.

Who sent you here? You shouldn't even know where I am. Yes, I am changing the question.

Now answer. Please. Jackal.

That mutt of. .. Please go.

We really shouldn't be here. I. ..

I don't want you to be near me when I'm like this. I. ..

We werewolves. .. When we're in heat.

.. Or rut. ..

We. .. We're very forward.

Primal. Please leave. I don't want to intimidate you.

Why are you coming closer? I said leave. What? Why? Why are you stripping? No, I.

.. I can't. I shouldn't.

Show you. You don't know what you're about to get yourself into. Why are you still coming closer? I'm warning you.

Fuck. Come here. Come here.

If you want to be shown so badly. .. Then I'll show you.

Stop struggling. Let me pick you up and. ..

Throw you on the bed. Don't move a muscle. Let me crawl up to you.

Those wide eyes. I told you. I warned you.