Ryan.

Marking.

It is something that mates do to claim another wolf as their own. What happens when a mark is forced? What if it's done in anger not love?

Ryan is a soon to be Alpha. He is easily swayed by his friends. A Territory dispute causes him to do things that he doesn't like but he convinces himself are for the best.

This is a story of redemption. It is a short story mainly to give you background for the story "Markie". What can I say? I'm a sucker for backstories. Please read Markie first. I'd hate to taint your opinion of Ryan before you read Markie's story.

Story excerpt

I can't believe we just walked away!" Tray yells.

"Its for the best." Matt tries to calm him.

"You know other packs run off intruders!" Tray continues to yell.

"What do you suggest we do?" I ask. I see a devilish smirk cross his face.

"You know I heard some guys will mark a girl and run off." Tray suggests.

I can't believe that! Marking someone that's not your mate? It ties you to them how will that run them off?

"You're nuts! Marking someone as your mate ties them to you it doesn't drive them away!" I tell him. Tray laughs.

"You are so naive my little Alpha!" I growl at him and he holds his hands up.

"Ok listen Ryan." Tray starts up again. "It only ties you to her if she marks you back. If she doesn't it's just really embarrassing for her. She gets all emotional for a couple of days and then the mark fades... but if you do that I can promise you she will never cross the border again."

"That doesn't help us with Jack." I say.

"The girls stop coming the guys will too." Tray assures me. Well if it won't really hurt her and will stop them coming I'm game.