The truth

***Rebecca***

"I don't understand what are you saying, Luke" I said "We just met and what does mate or Luna mean? What are you saying exactly?" I was starting to freak out.

"Look, I didn't mean to scare you or make you worry for that matter. I do need to tell you a lot and explain everything. Please, let's go back to our house and I can tell you everything. If I won't be able to answer all your questions, you can speak to my mum, just please don't freak out"

Luke pleaded.

I looked at him and I just couldn't say no to those puppy eyes he was giving. I could see he was scared that I would say no and just leave.

I took a deep breath inhaling Luke's scent, he smelt like a grass after the heavy rain and a summer breeze by the lake. His presence was calming and I caved in.

"Alright" I said "But you will tell me everything and answer all the questions I have, promise me"

"Of course. I could never lie to you" said Luke.

***Luke***

I felt like an idiot after I blurred out to Rebecca all those things. What happened to going slow and steady? And making sure not to scare her away? I grumbled angry with myself, that I lost control after seeing her upset and just couldn't help it. Oh please, goodness, just let her hear me out and hopefully she won't be running for the hills by the time I'm done.

We reached our house pretty quick and I jumped off to help her get down. She took my hands a little reluctantly and I felt a pinch in my chest. She's wary of me already. I lead her in and thank goodness mum was in the kitchen busy making lunch. Ryan and Soirse was sitting at the table chatting quietly.

"Hey, mum" I shouted.

She turned to us and saw Rebecca just behind me. She smiled brightly.

"Hi, honey" she kissed my cheek "And you must be Rebecca" she gave her a big hug.

"Come on in darling and take a seat, I am making a lunch for us all" mum said.

I was grateful that my mum was helping me make Rebecca feel like home already.

"Thank you" said Rebecca shyly.

She was so damn cute I could barely hold myself back and not pounce on her.

I cleared my throat, and head from the filthy thoughs, then turned to my Beta and his wife.

"Rebecca, meet Ryan and his wife Soirse" I said gesturing towards my Beta.

"It's nice to meet you, Lu.. uhm, Rebecca " said Ryan and I glared at him for making it slip.

"You too" said Rebecca. "Now can anyone tell me what Luna is and why did Luke called me his mate?"

Everyone around the room fell silent and looked at me.

"Well I believe she has the right to know what she wants and we better try to explain her everything" said my mum looking at me. I understood what she meant, she wanted me to start talking and tell Rebecca all she needs to know.

"OK, just please keep and open mind and do not freak out, I will answer whatever you want to know, just stay till you hear me out, please" I said looking hopefully on her eyes.

"I will, I promise" said Rebecca.

***Rebecca***

" The reason I called you my mate, because that's what you are, we are meant for each other and you are literally my other half. And I know it, because I am a werewolf and I felt your scent the minute you stepped inside our ranch. You smell like cinnamon mixed with vanilla to me. I followed your scent and found you the first day in the meeting room" Luke explained.

"And the reason I called you Luna is that I am the Alpha of this pack, the family if you will and the mate of an Alpha is called Luna. That is why you are Luna to us all."

I looked at him with wide eyes not realising what he just told me and I felt my heart rate go through the roof. He was what? How can that be? And how on earth I never knew any of it? Is that way he makes me feel all those things? And I am his soul mate? I started freaking out again and got up from my chair, not knowing what to do with all the information I was just given. I couldn't even formulate a single question, but I had so many.

I looked at them all, sitting and staring at me with eyes full of worry, but I just couldn't breath inside.

"I'll, uhmm, if you will excuse me a moment.. " I blurred and ran for the doors.

I heard Luke shouting behind me, trying to catch up to me, but I ran faster and got outside just as he was about to grab my hand and I've slipped on the first stair. I closed my eyes and was waiting for the fall, me gracefully tumbling down the stairs. I could see it, but it never happened. I opened my eyes and there was he holding me close to his chest. I cursed under my breath, his touch making my skin tingly once more.

Reluctantly I freed myself from his embrace and took a step back. I can see pain in Luke's eyes and regret, love, passion, storm of emotions in them.

" Thank you for catching me" I say "But I really need to go, I need to wrap my head around what I have just learned and have a second to breath. And I need to do that by myself, cause everytime you touch me, I get sparks running across my skin, I get lightheaded from your scent and I really don't need that right now" I said turning away to leave.

"You can feel my scent?" he asked with sparkling eyes.

"Yes and it's annoying, cause I can't think straight, and that's what I need to do" I kept walking. Luke was just behind me following quietly. I spinned around on my heel and looked straight into his eyes.

"For crying out loud, Luke, you need to leave me alone! You just told me you're a werewolf for starters, and I am amazed that it didn't shock me more than it did. Secondly I am supposed to believe that we are meant to be. I just met you! I had my heart broken, I've been cheated, hurt and I really don't need another man in my life right now. What I needed and what I got here for was a fresh start" I shouted with tears in my eyes.

I can see he was hurt and my heart was aching because of it, I really wanted to comfort him, but I needed space right now, so get a grip and keep walking Rebecca.

"Alright" he said. "I'll let you be, I won't follow you or try to touch you. For now. But please know that I never meant to scare you or hurt you, because it hurts me just as much and I can't stand to see you upset. I am sorry that it came out that way, I planned to wait and find the right moment to tell you everything. And I hoped that by that time you would have felt a stronger connection and it wouldn't be so scary. But I lost control, because you're like a drug to me. From the second I felt your scent and laid my eyes on you, I was totally and completely yours. And I will wait as long as you need"

This man is unbelievable.. How am I supposed to walk away right now. All I wanted to do is go to my hotel, pack my things and leave. But why does my heart hurt so much just thinking about it, about not seeing Luke again. I glanced back at him, his beautiful brown eyes watching me with pain. It took all my strength not to run back into his arms.

"Bye, Luke" and I had to walk away.