It's like everything in time froze. I couldn't move, all I could do was look into this handsome stranger's eyes who claims to be my mate.
Claims?! He is our mate! Aura corrected me.
I didn't bother replying to her. The only thing I could focus on was him."I will not allow this! She is an omega! She cannot be mated to you! My daughter should be your mate!" Alpha Greg growled.
I broke from my trance and turned to my alpha. My fists clenched at my side and I could feel my blood boil. Before I could say anything my mate came in front of me, practically shaking in anger."If she is an omega why doesn't she smell or feel like one?" He asked, not caring about anything else from Alpha's rant.Ahh his voice makes me want to melt. Wait what did he say?
The other men that came in with my mate looked a little shocked at his observation, as if not believing what my alpha was saying. Alpha Greg stood silently with is mouth gaped open.
"You didn't take your second pill. How could I not have noticed?" He whispered more to himself.I cocked my head in confusion. Of course I didn't take it! I ran out for Moon Goddess' sake.
"What pill?" My mate questioned.
Greg looked back at my mate with wide eyes. I'm sure there's some explanation for his behavior. I mean, I don't even know why I take the pills.My alpha stayed quiet.
"What. Pill?" My mate asked once again through gritted teeth.
Greg gulped and sighed."Tate calm down," the man whom I presume to be Cristian said.
So his name is Tate. I smiled to myself.
A sexy name for a sexy man, Aura purred.I rolled my eyes and listened back in."It's supposed to weaken her grace. Her power!" Greg finally said.
This time it was my turn to be surprised."Woah hold on! What power?" I asked.
He rolled his eyes."You really are stupid. I don't know how you can't feel it. I don't know what rank you are but all I know is that you were not born an omega, Channing." Greg clarified.I gasped. Everything I did was basically a lie. My whole life a lie! Several gasps were heard throughout the room. I especially noticed Jamie shrink down in her seat.My blood is boiling. I can feel my eyes turn a shade darker."I did everything for you. Y-you beat me! You have now gone as far as starving me! What the hell is wrong with you people?! Why would you think it's okay to fake my rank?" I shouted through tears.Glares were sent at me from everyone of my pack members as I gave away our biggest secret. I didn't even care though. They were the least of my worries to be honest.Tate growled and charged at my alpha. Before he could get any farther I screamed."Stop!"Everything seemed to slow down. The lights flickered and the room was silent."What the hell?" Jamie screeched.Well, I wish I knew.Tate stared at me in shock. "Who are you?" He asked in awe.Before I could say anything I was cut off."As if she'd know. I found her at the edge of my territory when she was 5. She's a monster and I knew it from the beginning," Greg spat, disgust obvious in his tone.Another growl erupted from my mate's chest. Several pack members submitted although I couldn't feel anything. I just kind of stood there awkwardly with Tate's eyes firmly on me. I felt a blush rise to my cheeks and I looked down. Someone cleared their throat and I averted my gaze to the culprit.Cristian stood tall and confident."With this new-found information, I'm afraid I'm going to have to put you on trial Alpha Greg. Of course we will need further evidence, so we will investigate. As for my son and his mate, they need to work things out for themselves." He announced with full authority.I gave him a thankful smile and he returned the gesture. So that makes Tate the alpha that we all dressed up to meet. Hmm."I think we're done here. I'm sure this was enough of an introduction. Now if you'll excuse us, we are leaving," Tate announced.I felt my wolf shrink down and whimper. I couldn't help, but feel sad too. I was stupid to think he'd accept me. I'm a freak."Why don't we gather your things mate," Tate whispered in my ear, reassuring my thoughts completely.Aura did a somersault in my mind and I felt all giddy and happy. His breath lingered on my ear for a moment, sending shivers down my spine. I felt like putty in his hands. He could ask me to do the dumbest or most dangerous task on earth and I'd surely do it. Noticing my pleasure at his proximity, he chuckled, music to my ears, and leaned back giving me space."U-uhmm t-this w-way," I stuttered.I lead him to the basement and into the darkness I call my room. I could practically feel him tense up at the sight once I turned on the light.Tate examined the room. Starting from my pile of blankets I call my bed, all the way to my dated bathroom. His eyes finally found mine again and they held pity. As if I needed him feeling sorry for me."Is that all you own?" He asked pointing at my little pile in the corner.I nodded slowly.He growled then made his way to me. Pushing a strand of my hair out of my face he looked at me angrily. I know that anger wasn't towards me, but towards the people who did this to me. And now I feel that anger too, and not only because I'm finally leaving, but because I just found out that I wasn't treated the way I was for my status."Take what you want. We're going shopping tomorrow," he said.I stared at him in disbelief then left him to gather a few things. After I had my few belongings, we went out to the car. Few words were said for awhile. I think everyone was still shaken from the previous events. I know I am.I will never forget tonight.-
After about an hour in the car, I started to feel hungry because we missed out on dinner. I didn't want to say anything though.
The sky has gotten dark now. It's probably around 8 now. I looked over at Tate who was sitting in the drivers seat. Cristian and two other men were squeezed into the back. It was kind of funny actually, but I didn't laugh.
I get the feeling that they won't hurt me, but then again that's how I felt when I first went to Cresshaw pack. Suddenly my stomach grumbled and my cheeks heated up immediately because I know they all could hear. They all chuckled.
"Are you hungry little mate?" Tate asked, amused.
I meekly nodded."Alright then we'll stop for the night."I am internally thanking the moon goddess right now because I am so tired of sitting.We exit the highway and stop at a small diner and rest stop."Stay close Channing," Tate warned as we exited the car.How did he know my name? I don't remember telling him...
Noticing my confusion, the blonde guy, whose name I don't know, laughed a bit."Your alpha called you by your name earlier."Thinking back to the dining room, I do remember him saying it. I realized the others already went in the diner and I quickly scurried after them causing blondie to laugh once again.The delicious smell of home cooked food filled my nostrils. It's been so long since someone has cooked for me. Heck, I don't think I've ever even been to a restaurant.
There weren't many people here. Just a few humans scattered around. I didn't detect any werewolves.
I finally made my way to the table. The guys were all talking amongst themselves, so I took it upon myself to find a seat. Conveniently there was next to my mate.Ours, Aura corrected me.
I scoffed.I'm sorry, I took a seat next to our mate.Aura smirked.When they saw me sit they stopped talking and looked at the menus. Weird."What are you getting?" Tate asked me.I shrugged."Have you been to a restaurant before?"I shook my head feeling a little embarrassed. I'm so awkward!"Don't worry. I'll help you order. Do you like hamburgers?" He asked.
I nodded. He smiled warmly. Gaaaaahh! His smile is just...beautiful!"So Channing, do you know anything about your old pack?" The red haired guy asked.I shrugged."Does that mean yes?" He asked."I don't know. I have this dream every night. Well it's more like a nightmare. I think it may have something to do with my pack," I said.This caught everyone's attention."Do you mind sharing love?" Tate asked.I practically melted at his pet name, but I did my best to brush it off.
I nodded."It always starts with me standing, watching an older woman be ripped apart by a half shifted wolf. I believe the woman was my mother and the wolf was my brother. I was only five and he was 14. It was his first shift and his wolf came out to be a lunatic. Right after my mom was killed I ran and he came after me. He finally gets close and then he jumps at me and that's when I wake up," I breath out.They all stay silent. I see a look of recognition flash through Cristian's eyes. I cock my head in confusion. He catches my gaze and right as he's about to say something, a larger, older woman came over to us.
"Hi I'm Sylvia, I'll be taking care of you today. What can I get for you?" She greets us happily.
I look to Tate and silently beg him to order for me. He nods and puts up a hand. Instinctively, I flinch. He pauses and frowns. The red haired guy started his order and then the other two, but Tate and I stayed staring in each other's eyes. I know he's hurt that I flinched but it's an instinct for me."What will you have sir?" The wo- Sylvia asked looking at my mate.He broke his gaze from me to her."Uh I'll have a 16oz sirloin with a baked potato, loaded, green beans, and fries. Oh and my- um, she will have a hamburger with fries." He answered her.Man he eats a lot. Though I wonder what he was going to say when he stumbled.
"Okay anything to drink?" She asked.Tate looked at me expectantly, wanting me to tell him what I wanted. Instead I looked to the woman."I'll have water please," I requested.Tate shook his head and then ordered a coke. Once the woman walked away I looked back at Cristian."I know your pack," he said firmly.It took me a moment to realize what he was saying. He knows my pack?! So it wasn't just in my imagination? Oh my goddess that means my mom is dead. This can't be real. But what happened when he lunged at me?
"Channing are you okay?" Someone asked.
I broke out of my trance to see Tate looking at me sadly. Tears started welling in my eyes. I tried to hold them in but they were too much. The invisible dam broke and I started sobbing. Tate pulled me into his chest and stroked my hair. I feel safe. Yet I also feel unsure. I don't like how fast I'm getting used to this. It's all too much. He says he won't harm me, but I have a feeling he's lying.I pulled back quickly and I can practically feel his frown. I wipe my tears and calm myself down a little then wait for them to say more.
"You're part of the Black Moon Warriors. Your pack was no ordinary pack. This is a strange question but do you have a birthmark on your torso?" The red head asked.I almost choke on my saliva."Yes," I mumble.
He gave the others a few looks."Does it say para proteger nuestra raza?" Blondie asked.I gasped and nodded. There's no way. I don't have a family. I'm an orphan."Do you know what that means?" Cristian asked.I shook my head and Tate grabbed my hand. Surprisingly I didn't let go. I need his support."It means 'to protect our race.' It was the motto of Black Moon. They were the wolves that fight all our battles against other kinds of supernaturals or hunters. They have no sense of submission, like you, they are fantastic fighters. And... I believe your father was the alpha."
Was?
Everyone of them stared at me with pity. I already know the answer to the question I'm about to ask, but I feel like I have to ask if anyways. For closure. "What happened to them?" I glanced at them and everyone of them looked hesitant.I'm sure they're mind linking. After a few seconds the red-head finally looked my way. "I'm sorry," was all he could say.His eyes held sadness. I'm sure this is hard for them to do. Telling their future Luna that her family is dead. I couldn't even let more tears fall. It's like I have no more. Tate rubbed my back trying to soothe me, but it didn't help much. I just stared past the men in front of me. I wasn't looking at anything particular, just letting this all sink in. Sure, I just found out my whole family is dead, but I didn't know them.
What if they hate me? What if they don't think I'll be a good Luna? What if they don't like me and that makes Tate want to reject me?!"Calm down. They'll love you," Tate assured me. He gabbed my left hand in his and brought it to his lips."They'll love you," he whispered against my hand again.I retracted it with a blush. I took a deep breath and made my right hand quit shaking by forming it into a fist."I'm ready." We walked through the front door of his pack house hand-in-hand. About 80 people were gathered in this large rotunda, talking amongst themselves. Sensing their alpha, they all stopped and bowed their heads in submission. I felt very out of place, yet comfortable at the same time. It was a strange sensation."Attention all members of Shadow Moon Pack! On my recent journey I have met my mate, your
I don't know where I am going. It's been a few hours out here and all I can think about is my mate with someone else.We haven't even had our first kiss! Maybe I took too long?I asked Aura. Howcould we have taken too long when we just met him?Aura snapped.I guess you have a point, but most mates kiss at first sight!She rolled her eyes.Chan, we've been through hell and back, it's okay. She assured me. I nodded my wolf head. I know she can feel it because I'm in her natural form.That bitch should've known better. I mean, I'm now her Luna and at Cresshaw pack, if you pulled anything on the alpha or Luna, you'd be dead in a second. I don't feel bad for what I did. I'm sure I'll get a big smack in the face for it if they find me. My mate isn't who I thought he was so
"How could he?" Layton whispered more to himself. I had just finished telling him about my mate and my story. "Does he know what you went through? Does he know you're a Warrior Wolf?" Allen asked anxiously.I nodded and played with my hands. "They're the ones who told me I was even a Warrior. I lived my whole life as an omega." I swear I could see smoke coming from Layton's ears. His brown hair was starting to become oily from how many times he's ran his hands through it."I just don't understand. That's so low. Who is your mate anyways? I want meet this ass," Allen demanded.I rolled my eyes. I feel extremely comfortable with these guys so I've been acting like myself. I haven't been scared that they'd hurt me or anything. I think I got over that as soon as I saw Tate kiss
"We're going shopping," Lainee and Blaine said in unison.Allen and Layton stood in front of us with their arms crossed and stern looks on their faces. I on the other hand am freaking out. I have no money!I thought we were coming to the office to ask about getting pizza! Not shopping! I've only known them for a week, I don't want them spending their money on me. It's bad enough I've had to wear their clothes. I don't want them to use their own money on me. Sensing my panic, Allen's face softened."I'm fine with it," he said glancing at his alpha with an expectant gaze.Layton finally cracked and rolled his eyes."Fine, but be home by 7. You have 3 hours, take my debit card," he sighed.My eyes bulged out of my head. Lainee and Blaine didn't seem affected, almost like it was normal. Lainee ran up to her mate who was handing his card to her, and kissed him goodbye.
I paced around my room as I awaited the arrival of my mate and the warriors I guarantee he brought. I nibbled on my fingernails which were now stubs out of nerves. Aura was ecstatic and wouldn't shut up and I was just trying to stop myself from throwing up. The support of all my fellow pack members is what is keeping me from throwing myself out of the window.Last night after Layton returned he shared my story with the pack. Of course there are the people who think I need to go be with him, but the majority are on my side.We should surrender. It'd be poetic you know? Aura said. I scoffed. I'm not about to do that. He's an asshole. I will fight him. She groaned in frustration, Channing come on! I will take over if I have to. I froze in my place. No you won't. We'd steer in two different directions. Not happening. Rolling her eyes she st
He's been locked in his office. I'm sure he told you that he banished the wolf that...you know,Jacob said trailing off. I nodded for him to continue while he drove. Looking in the rear view mirror I could see Tate mentally drilling holes in his Beta's head. How childish,I told Aura. She nodded in agreement and pushed me to get more information from Jacob. Go on,I said authoritatively. As I was saying, he's been a recluse. He's had every tracker trail the territory at least twice. He even sent some into rogue lands,Blondie added. I gasped causin
I found myself outside in the courtyard alone observing the pack. Many were having conversations, some were dancing to the pop music blaring from the speakers, others played games like horseshoes and washers; typical barbecue games that I only got to witness at my old pack. Every once and awhile someone would look my way curiously and give me a small smile or a look of pity.I hated those looks. They made me feel weak. Ignore them. The scent of the hotdogs and hamburgers coming from the several grills made my mouth water. I haven't eaten all day. "Want a beer?" A familiar voice said from behind making me jump. I spun around and sighed in relief when it was only Jacob holding out a Miller Light for me to take. I blushed wh