“Come on, let’s go to the gym.” Luca walked off down the hallway. Looking back at the front doors, my feet slowly followed Luca down the hallway. He was waiting for me at enterence. “Where do you like to start?” “I usually jog a mile before I move on to any weights.” Luca nodded as he got onto one of the ten treadmills. Getting on one next to him, he immediatly started on a slow jog as he turned the T.V. on. “Do you prefer music or a show?” “Whatever is fine.” Actually, I prefered complete silence when I worked out. It was a place that I used to think about something. Lifting weights was almost theraputic. Many of my problems found solutions there. “It doesn’t matter to me.” Luca looked over at me. I had just begun my five minute warm up. “I’m going to be ignoring whatever you pick, so it really doesn’t matter.” Luca turned the T.V. off and set the remote down before speeding up. It wasn’t uncommon for me to work out next to people, but surely Luca didn’t think we were going to
“Little thing? I’m not five.” Heath put his arms down and moved back next to me. “You probably weigh 100lbs soaking wet. Shit, I could curl you with my finger.” “First off, I would love to see you try. Second, I weight 130, thank you very much.” The strange thing was, I never felt awkward around Heath. He didn’t make me feel uncomfortable or like he was overstepping in any way. I was suprised how comfortable I felt around him. Like a brother that I could go to for help or guidance. We fell into a comfortable silence as we were finishing our last mile. “Can I ask you something without you telling Luca?” Heath looked down at me and frowned. “He’s my alpha and I make it a rule to not keep secrets from him.” My heart sank a little. “Okay.” He was quiet for a five minutes before he spoke again. “As long as it doesn’t affect the pack or something like that, I’ll keep your secret. However, mates shouldn’t keep secrets from each other.” “Just forget about it.” I waved him off as he st
Well shit. I forgot it was there. Pulling it out, it was a message from Alpha Hunter. Dad: Why is Lucy in the cells in lingerie? I was left feeling a little conflicted. Luca said I could respond to Lucy, but that differed from his father. Still, I figured his answer would be the same. Me: She texted this morning, asking for sexI hit send and waited. The three dots appeared, for they disappeared a few times before an answer was given. Dad: Got it. Luca said I could go through his phone, but honestly, that isn’t what I wanted to do. Instead, I pulled up the text messages between him and Nora. Nora: Please, Luca. I want to talk to her.Luca: She will call when she wants to. Let me soothe things over. Nora: How quickly you threw us under the bus! I thought you were on our side. She is your mate!Luca: I didn’t toss anyone under the bus. She figured it out because she is that smart. Plus, I’m not about to lie to her. She is mad at me too. Do you really think this is how I wanted to
“How much time do you need to get ready?” Luca asked as he walked out of the bathroom.“I’m ready.” Setting the straightener down, I use a little dry shampoo and I was ready. Just needed my shoes.“Perfect.” Luca was putting his wallet in his pocket as I walked out. “There is a breakfast place I want to take you to first.” Grabbing some sneakers, and my purse with my phone, I was ready to go. I figured we were walking too much to wear sandals. “Sounds good. I like trying new places.” “We don’t have a ton of restaurants, but I try to eat at them all at least once a week.” Luca put his hand on my back as we walked out.“Well, if the alpha doesn’t support them, who does?” Luca nodded but didn’t add anything as he shut and locked our bedroom. The pack house was starting to wake up. People were looking like zombies as they walked around, but they were awake. “I need to stop by my office real quick.” Luca made a sudden turn, jogging towards his office. Not feeling the need to follow him
“What do you think so far?” Luca folded his arms and leaned against the glass as I stood in the middle of the sidewalk.“About what?”Luca shrugged. “About this pack? Us?”I mean, it’s been two days. What did he want me to say? “I’m loving the pack. It feels like my childhood did. Toddler ran around the kitchen naked from his mother. The eyeballs in the forest at night. The smell of the trees.” I took a deep breath with my eyes closed. “I love the forest.”“What about us?”“I’m not sure what you’re wanting.” “Just your honest opinion.”“I mean, I feel like this is a business transaction. We have sex because our bodies and the mate bond are telling us to. You’re fucking sexy as hell, sure. After finding out the truth, I’m having a hard time trusting right now. Especially when you send your beta to do your dirty work.”I didn’t get much reaction from Luca in the mate bond. “That’s why I sent him to talk to you. I knew you weren’t open to me.” “You can’t blame me for that.” Luca smirk
“Can I get the meat omelet, please? With a side of salsa?” “Of course! What would you like today, Alpha? We are trying a new casserole recipe.” “I’ll try that. Thank you.” Taking Luca’s menu, I handed them to her. She smiled and walked away from us. An awkward silence fell between us as I sat back. Luca finished messaging with my phone before he slide it over to me. “I put Nora and everyone in there.” “Thank you.” I was surprised to see the background was a picture of Nora and myself. “What is our next stop after this?” “Nothing specific. I just wanted you to know what is all here, so if you wanted a day off or just to go walk around, you knew the area.” Luca looked like he was having an enternal battle. “What’s up?” I gave him a look, questioning his feelings he knew I could feel. “Just thinking about your fighting style.” “What about it?” “I liked it. You were right, though, about submission. You are too tiny to do that. Plus, it’s not like you would be by yourself if we go
“I’m not a doll you can toss around!” Backhanding his shoulder, he just looked at me and smiled. “You are mine to toss around.” Reaching over, he took my hand as he pulled out of the parking spot. Now that Luca was opening up and being more flirty, I was feeling a whole different set of feelings. I didn’t have butterflies in my stomach when I was around him… until now. Now I wanted to crawl under his arm and lick his…If it wasn’t for the wind, he would be smelling my arousal. “Am I going to get pissed at this surprise?” I needed to change the subject. Luca’s mood instantly sank. “Probably.” “So, surprise isn’t the right word.” Scrunching up my face, I just looked at him. Wrapping my other hand around his forearm, I just felt like I needed more comfort from the sparks before I was faced with whatever was behind this door. Luca looked at my hand, but didn’t say anything about it. “Just know that I have nothing to do with it and I am actually annoyed this is even happening.” Taking
Luca carried me the whole way out. Some pack members were looking at us like we were crazy, others looked scared, but Luca kept walking. He didn’t put me down until we were deep enough in the forest that no one could see us. Tossing me down, my back slammed against a tree. Only seconds before his lips smashing into mine. The tention in me was about to brust as the anger, frustration and desire pulsated through me. Reaching out, my hand went into his pants, grabbing his belt and yanking him against me. That’s when Luca came undone. “Fuck, woman.” He groaned as he undid my pants. “Yes, please.” I moaned in his mouth. That’s all it took for him to push my pants down as I undid his. Grabbing my thighs, he picked me up and sat me on his dick without even moving. Gasping from the sudden intrusion, I wanted it hard. “So fucking tight.” “Hard….” I said as he moved me. “Fuck me hard.” Looking him in the eyes, he studied me for a moment before he pushed me against the tree and went to town
“I don’t know if I can.” I whispered. Luca clenched his jaw and nodded. “Then stay close to me.” His hand wrapped around the back of my neck as he leaned forward. His body pushed me against the bed, pinning me under him. The more he kissed me, the more my wolf relaxed under him. The way his claws gripped my thigh sent a wave of pleasure through my body. “We will be late if we don’t leave now…” I whispered as his attention moved down my throat. “So?” Luca’s voice was husky and full of desire. Just as his hands touched the tip of my pants, his body tensed. “We are being summoned.” I couldn’t help but feel amusement over how annoyed Luca was. As he moved to get off me, I put my hands on his shoulders and pushed him forward. Luca was caught off guard so badly that he completely fell to the floor with me on top of him. “Tell them I need ten more minutes.” Without waiting for him to respond, my hand undid his pants. “Fuck, woman…” Luca groaned. Releasing his dick, it popped out, stand
He was instantly pissed. “What the fuck are you doing in here?” “I-I wanted to come apologise to you.” She took a step forward, and he took one back. “You realize what this means?” He glared at her. “No!” She took a step back. “I just wanted to say I was sorry and that I know my place!” “You heard the direct order that no one was allowed to come into our bedroom without an invitation first. How did you even get in?” “It was unlocked…” I had to mentally hit myself for not locking the door. “Please. I just wanted to say I was sorry and to see if I could get back in the workings of the pack?” That burning in my stomach was showing its head again. Taking a step out of the closet, Lucy’s back was to me. “I don’t think that is an option.” Lucy jumped as she turned and looked at me. Even Luca looked shocked, but it was quickly masked. “L-Luna Demi.” “You have exactly three seconds to get the fuck out of my bedroom before I break your jaw this time.” “B-but…”“Two…” She looked at Lu
As I made my way back, Luca pulled out my chair for me and rubbed my back as I kept eating. He must have had the plate heated up as my meat was still steaming. Since everyone else was done, I had to eat quickly to not make them wait on me. “Oh, Demi.” Luna June looked around at Hunter and Luca. “I need your help with deciding on final decorations for the ceremony.” “Oh? I assumed you had done all that for me?” I didn’t mean for it to sound as forward as it did. However, I assumed I wouldn’t get a say in anything. Luna June looked taken aback. “Why would you say that?” “I thought we agreed to do the ceremony in a month. We came back and Luca told me you decided to do it now and had already arranged everything. I am thankful for all you are doing and have done for me. I just figured it was all taken care of for me.” Both Hunter and Luca looked down at their empty plates. Neither one knowing what to say. Luca June looked shocked but at the same time, apologetic. “I… we….” She looked
Luca pulled me along, shaking his head at his friend. “One day when he actually finds his mate….” “We will be happy for them…” I said with a sigh. “Now, Veronica might die….” I whispered as we walked into the dining room. People were walking around, socializing with the new warriors and guest we have. The packhouse is huge, so I assumed everyone had a room. As we walked up to the head table, Dylan and Callie were sitting down. They were on one side with four chairs down the table. It was only then that I realized no one else was sitting with us. “Sit me next to Callie.” I said in the mind-link before everyone sat down. Thankfully, Luca was already thinking the same thing and moved me to next to her. “THANK YOU!” Alpha Hunter boomed, getting everyone’s attention. As people found their seats and quieted down, he continued. “As you all know, we are here to celebrate Luca finding his mate. Her luna ceremony will be Saturday. Weather permitting, we have a full weeks worth of events. Pl
Lilith looked at me, nervous, before she plastered on a smile. “Demi?” “Honestly, do you not trust us to behave?” Putting my hands on my hips, I glared at him.Luca looked amused. “Your friend just split her head open and you are asking me if I trust you girls together?” Lilith and I shared a look. “I’m done!” Veronica came out with a smile on her face. As soon as she read the room, the smile faded a little. “What’s up?” “What happened that you got hurt?” Luca asked her.“Fell over backwards in my chair. Why?” “See!” I yelled, trying to change the subject. “If you would excuse us, we have some stuff to get back to.” The three of us turned to leave, but Luca wasn’t having it. “Wait just one moment…” It was as if we were moving in unison. Slowly, we turned to look at him. “Yes?” “You know I have eyes everywhere….” Luca narrowed his eyes at me. “You said it yourself…” I took a step forward and placed my hands on his chest. His expression didn’t change, but I could feel just how h
“Yeah.” Heather sighed. “We need to do that, and then we will be right back.” “Don’t tell anyone where we are!” Veronica snapped as the three of them left. As soon as they were gone, Veronica pulled out what I was hoping to see. “Want one?” “Fuck yes.” Smiling, I lit mine and sat back to relax. “When did this become a normal thing?” “Since we keep having large events happen.” Amelia shrugged. “After your luna ceremony, there will beNora’s and mine. That is two more events we will be together.” “Did Amelia tell you what happened on their way over here?” Peggy barely got the words out before she doubled over laughing. Amelia looked like she was slapped in the face. “WE SAID WE WOULD NEVER TALK ABOUT IT!” “Now, I need to know.” Veronica smirked and sat forward. Taking a long puff of her cigar, she kept pushing.“Did you shit yourself?” “NO!” Amelia rolled her eyes. “It’s worse than that!” Peggy could barely contain herself. “Worse than shitting your pants?” I asked, now fully c
“DAMN!” Veronica snapped her fingers three times. “Get it, girl!” “Sexy momma!” Amelia sang.As I climbed on top, I looked right at Callie. She looked like a deer in headlights. “What do you think, Luna Callie?” Kristen asked for me.“Not a luna ceremony dress.” She shook her head as the other girls looked at her like she was crazy. “WHAT?” Veronica leaned away from Callie. “You did not just say that!” “Well, what do you think?” Callie looked at me and asked. “Yeah, I think it’s too much for me.” “What do you like about it?” Kristen stood slightly in front of me but off to the side.“The straps are good. I’m not against an open back, but the front is a little too much.” “Alright. Next!” Callie sang as the other girls groaned. I couldn’t help but smile as Kristen helped me to the changing room again. “Honestly..” I whispered to her. “If there was a dress that wouldn’t require any bra or underwear, I would like that.” Kristen got a look on her face before she smiled at me. “Okay
The three of them held their hands to their hearts. “That is why we are here!”“Promise!” Amelia giggled.“Are you drunk already?” Peggy looked over at her. Luca closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “This was a bad idea.” The door ripped over, making him almost topple over. “What took you guys so long?” June was looking rather annoyed. Her hands were on her hips, glaring at Luca. “Big bad alpha has his panties in a twist.” Amelia’s head fell back as she collapsed in a fit of laughter. Peggy caught her and had to practically drag her into the room, looking apologetic. June just looked at her like she was stupid. “This is going to be a long day.” “Let me know if she is too much and I’ll send Reese in here.” Luca sighed before kissing my forehead. “You too. Let me know if you need me.” June grabbed my arm to pull me inside. “I NEED YOU!” I screamed as she slammed the door on Luca, smiling at me. “He didn’t think you would want to try on dresses in your room, so I was already se
Demi POVThe birds were chirping, waking me up from the coma I had forced myself into. After coming home, I went straight up to our bed and laid there. Only Luca was allowed to come into our room. He didn’t push me or even say much. We just laid in bed and watched movies until I fell asleep again. Now that it was morning, my stomach was yelling at me to eat something. “Oh, you are awake.” Luca walked in wearing only his shorts that hung dangerously low around his waist. Kicking off his shoes, he came over to stand next to the bed. His sweat was running down his perfectly toned body. “Barely.” My stomach chose that moment to scream loud enough that the entire packhouse probably heard it. My wide eyes met Luca’s amusement. “Yeah. It’s time you got out of this bed and got some fresh air.” Luca reached down and ripped the covers off my body.“My leg can’t handle it…” I tried to make an excuse.“Your leg is fine. I checked it myself this morning, and it is almost completely healed. “Re