THE dimly lit room made Avasquint her eyes to see, coughing at the amount of dust settled on the surfaces.Her arms were outstretched in an attempt to find the light switch."Found it!" Called Connor as the singlelight bulb turned on.It was a whole month since Miss Lillian passedaway. Lucas was still working hard on finding Veronica and the traitor in thepack. He seemed better after the night Ava was awoken by his cries. Shelistened to how he was feeling and was there for him and vice versa. Theyhelped each other grieve for the woman they loved so dearly.It was all so surreal. Ava thought she'd wake fromthe nightmare any second and then go downstairs to see Miss Lillian making herbreakfast with a smile on her face. But, it wasn't a dream and the thought wasonly just starting to set in.She hadn't been going to school and neither hadLucas. The teachers understood and told them to take as long as they wanted tobe ready to come back to school. Thought, Ava suspected that her
After Connor's confession,Ava just felt awkward. She didn't know whether to talk about Lucas anymore. Shefelt terrible for him and didn't understand how he could be around her whenevershe talked about her mate. She didn't understand how strong he was.Ava felt guilty when she let out a breath ofrelief as Lucas came up the creaky ladder to swap with Connor. She gave him ahug goodbye and stood on her tip toes to pat him on his head."So what have you been doing?" Lucasasked as he wrapped his arms around her waist, nuzzling his head into her neck."J-just going through boxes. Miss Lilliansaved a lot of photo albums." She struggled to speak when he pepperedkisses on her skin, teeth grazing certain spots.He hummed and asked accusingly, "you saw mybaby pictures didn't you?""Yep!"Lucas groaned and pulled back to peck her on thelips, smiling against them afterwards. "Well let's get back to work so Ican hide them before anyone else sees."She giggled and ran to her little section
THE paper work was piled infront of him but he couldn't focus on any of it. Lucas was worried about theincreasing number of rogues in the area. They had been getting past thedefences, knowing exactly when the patrols are between shifts and attackingthen.Luckily, they were all weak and didn't do muchdamage. Lucas figured it was more of a warning from Veronica. Ava had alsoreceived a text message from an unknown number, likely to be her.It said:We're more connected then you think. Be carefulwho you trust.People laughed when they heard about it, saying itsounded like wannabe villains. However, Lucas nor Ava took it as a joke. Hedidn't think her safety was something to be laughed about and was worried aboutwhat they could mean. He knew there was a traitor but had no idea who it couldbe. He couldn't trust anyone. Only Ava.She had been getting desperate too. Since thewhole incident with the picture, Ava was in the attic searching for more clues.She was adamant that her mot
Dear Diary,I met a man today! He's so dreamy and I think I'malready in love with him. His name is Alex. He's blonde and well dressed andthe guy of my dreams!I was in the library, trying to reach for a book,when out of no where, an arm is next to my head and the book is in his grasp.He was so nice to me and I can't wait for our date. I can already see what ourwedding is going to be like.Love, Abby x~~~Dear Diary,I'm writing to calm my nerves. It's the big day!I'm so nervous. I'm really really nervous.This is the day I am getting married to the loveof my life!I am getting married to Alex!Why do I feel so nervous?! Do all brides feel thisway? I feel like maybe it was a mistake but it can't be! Everyone is here. Myfriends. My family. And I love my Alex! I really do! He's the only one who hasbeen there for me whenever I needed him. He's the only one that I see a futurewith. A future as Mr and Mrs.They're calling my name now. I guess it's time.Love, Abby x~~~Dear Dia
LUCAS' art room was just anempty spare bedroom. Whenever he'd have time, he would paint, finding it reallyrelaxing. After each painting, he'd show Ava first - her being the only one toever see his work and the only one with an opinion that mattered to him.As Ava sat on the comfy little sofa, she looked atthe one displayed on the wall. It was a painting of her, sitting on their tree,reading a book. She didn't understand why he always painted her but she lovedthe paintings nevertheless. If he wanted, he could be a professional but Lucasfelt his work was more of a private thing.It was peaceful in the room so she stayed inthere. She and Lucas had gone to back to school as they, she more than him,wanted normality back in their lives. Jackson asked many questions and mostwere answered with lies. No matter how much she wanted to tell the truth, shewasn't allowed to tell him about werewolves.School wasn't any trouble now. Ruby left her aloneand so did her little group. Some of
"N-nothingAlpha." Clearly, he realising his mistake. Ava noticed how scared helooked at stifled a small laugh as he quivered in his seat.Lucas strode over to him and put a hand on themans shoulder. The white in his knuckles and the wince the man did told Avathat it wasn't a friendly gesture."I am keeping my mate, your Luna, safe. Ifyou have a problem with this... please speak up." He spoke with a mocksmile at the end, daring the man to say something.Ava didn't want any violence and needed to tellhim about what she remembered. So, she made her way to him and tugged on theback of his t-shirt, hoping to get his attention. When it didn't work, shetentatively put her hand under the shirt and rubbed his tense back. "LuLu." She said quietly.He relaxed and broke his eye contact with the man."Yes my love?""I remember something about when I waskidnapped!" Ava said excitedly, knowing that after wishing she could dosomething to help, she finally had information that could be of
HE watched amusedly as hislittle mate scrunched her nose at the stench of sweat that lingered in the gymroom. This particular one had a sparring mat, which they both stood on. Onemore timidly than the other."It's not that bad." Lucas smiled softlyat her, pulling her closer to the centre of the large mat and ignoring thestares of the other pack members."I feel like the smell has gotten worse LuLu. It wasn't this bad last time." She complained. Ava absolutely dreadedfighting. She was good at it, a born natural surprisingly, but still hated it."It's just 'cause you haven't been here for awhile." He said and started to stretch, making Ava do the same thing. Shehummed in agreement.Ryan had told them last night that the rogues weresuspected to be in a warehouse. It wasn't in use as the company went bankruptyears ago and it was exactly two hours away from the cabin they had kept Avain. That was good enough reason to believe that is where they were. Lucasplanned for himself a
Lucas stared down at thecurled up boy, groaning in pain and panting from exhaustion of having to fightAva. She crouched next to the injured kid, checking to see if he was ok and ifshe had broken anything.Clearly, the boy didn't have all the abilities hebelieved he had as his human Luna managed to beat him. She was smart in how shefought, making every move tactical so no energy was wasted. Ava was quick onher feet and therefore, dodged most advances towards her. The ones she didn'tdodge were weak so didn't do much damage. It didn't stop Lucas from growling atthem to be careful.The little show even brought an audience aroundthem. Pack members, skilled warriors, all watched in awe of how their littleLuna fought. They were proud to see her use the little strength she had as ahuman against a werewolf."Get him to the doctor." Lucas orderedtwo men. Since their town was small and mainly populated by werewolves orpeople who knew of their existence, there was no need of a pack d
after the end: lucas' pov Lucas stomped downstairs with a pout as Ava locked him out of their bedroom to prepare for her own costume. Having no interest in celebrating Halloween, he let his little Ava choose his costume and organise how they'd be celebrating the holiday. He remember how her blue eyes lit up with excitement as she rambled about the different couple costume ideas she had and wrote them all down in her joker notebook. Lucas knew he couldn't deny her the simple happiness so he reluctantly became her doll to dress up however she wanted. Unfortunately, he did not expect her to dress him up in his usual all black outfit covered by a red hood with a basket of mini muffins. He was little red riding hood. And he was not happy. "It'll be fun, she said. I'll love you forever, she said." He mocked in an imitation of Ava and grumbled under his breath, "yeah you better love me forever after this." "Woah. Look at you!" Ryan said when he reached the kitchen. "What're you suppos
"Yes but you're goingto be ok." Lucas said through gritted teeth and began to strip himselfdown to his boxers. "I'm going to take your clothes off, ok baby girl?Skin on skin contact will help with the pain. We don't have to do anything butI'm staying with you." He assured her.She gave him a weak nod and wrapped her handsaround his neck and weaving her nimble fingers through hair, attempting to pullhim down to her. He gave her a quick kiss and then without hesitation, shed Avaof her shirt and jeans, leaving her in a pair of, to his surprise, dark redlace bra and thong.Oh Moon Goddess give me strength.Knowing he didn't want anyone to disturb them andwalk into the room, especially any males, he ran over to lock the door and thenscooped Ava into his arms. He made sure his scent surround her as hispossessiveness was at an all time high. He wanted her to forget anyone elseexisted.Her screams subsided when their limbs wereintertwined with each other's. Lucas' arms enveloped
"WHAT do you call acow that eats your grass?"Lucas stifled a groan as he lost his train ofthought again. His mate was continuously thinking of one terrible joke afterthe other, aiming to make him laugh. He hadn't been concentrating on schoolwork recently anyway because he had been preparing for the Luna ceremony thatwas tomorrow. So, he didn't need to be distracted with lame jokes. He alsodidn't want Ava to fail her exams if she wasn't paying attention."Listen to the teacher Ava." He scoldedher."WRONG! The answer was lawn moo-er. LawnMOO-er! Are you laughing? Are people looking at you weird?" She laughedevilly through the mind link."Ava l- "She interrupted him by saying, "now this one!Why did the cat go to Minnesota?"He decided to humour her and finally asked,"why?""To get a mini soda!" When he didn'trespond for a few long seconds, she sighed exasperatedly. "It's not asfunny with our accent. Here, I'll say it again in an American one so pretendyou don't know the a
A day later, Ava wasaddicted to Chamomile tea. It was definitely helping her control her emotionsso with that, she felt it was a tiny little bit easier to lie to Lucas. Shedidn't want to but there was no other option.She told him that she was going shopping withSabrina after school but in actual fact, her father was taking her to thepsychiatric hospital to visit her mother. When the idea was brought up to hermate, he instantly said it was a bad idea. He thought she could get hurt bothphysically and emotionally from the visit. Apparently there was no good outcome.But, Ava knew it would provide some closure and ifher mother could get better and become the loving mother she had alwaysimagined, it would be worth it."Are you nervous?" Her father asked herwith his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. He was visibly sweating alittle as he strained a smile in her direction.She shrugged, feigning a calm composure but on theinside she was the exact opposite. "Kind of. You?
"HE hates me!"She wailed hopelessly to Sabrina.A little part of her felt guilty for forcing herfriend to endure her endless babbling but the larger part of her didn't reallycare about anything other than the misery she was feeling. Ava had spent therest of the day wallowing in self pity as she would continually cry out thather mate didn't love her, only to have Sabrina disagree every time in anattempt to console her.But no matter what she said, Ava wouldn't believea word until she had her Lucas cuddling with her like he was supposed to do.She internally pouted at the fact that he wasn't doing his job."I'm sure he doesn't." Sabrina repeatedfor the thousandth time. "He's absolutely obsessed with you. It'ssickening really."She peered up at her with a distressed look."Then how come he hasn't come back yet?" It was nearing midnight andhe hadn't even returned any of her calls or messages. She was worried about himand nobody else seemed to know where he went when she mind li
"Lucas. Let go of him!Please." Hearing the fear in her voice broke him out of whatever trance hewas in. Lucas turned around to wrap his arms around Ava and she hugged him backjust as tightly. His whole body was shaking with the urge to shift and show theweak wolf who was Alpha. He nuzzled his head her neck, breathing in her mangoscent with her soft hair caressing his cheek. He needed to hold his mate - makesure she was there. That she was with him and she wasn't leaving him.As Ava rubbed her hand soothingly up and down hisback, he repeated mumbled, "you're mine. All mine. Not his. Mine. Mygirlfriend. My mate. Mine to love." He held her close to him, kissing themark on her neck with his eyes squeezed shut."Argh. Geez that hurt." Lucas heard theinjured Edward say but he didn't stop from muttering his words, as if he wasconvincing himself, telling himself they were true and that there wasn't abetter person for her. That she belonged to him because he only belonged to her."
WITH the night spent awayuntil the early hours in the morning in their wolf forms, Lucas immediatelyfell into a deep sleep as soon as his back hit the bed. He faintly rememberedhis little Ava climbing underneath his arm and snuggling into his chest before,she too, fell asleep.As he slowly regained consciousness, he felt eyesboring into his skin. His arm covered his mate's waist while the top of herbody leaned on his torso. He could tell she was close to his face from thesmall puffs of air that hit his skin every time she breathed.He made sure not to make any sudden movements thatwould let her know he was awake because he was curious as to what she was goingto do. He felt Ava's small fingertip lightly press onto his eyebrow, tracing itbefore moving onto the other one. He stayed still whilst she ran her fingerdown the ridge of his nose and booped it, eliciting a giggle out of her. Lucas suppressed his laughter at his weird mate'sactions, subconsciously tightening his grip
She jumped and looked ather mate. Feeling extremely happy he was there, she tried to run to him, onlyto trip over her own paws. As Lucas crouched beside her, she noticed how muchsmaller she was compared to when she was a human. Yapping happily, she jumpedup and down, licking his face as he chuckled."You're adorable. Look." He showed herhis phone with a picture of a beautiful blonde wolf. Cocking her head to theside, she analysed every inch of it. It was a small thing. It looked more likea puppy than a wolf. This is me? She rested her head on the grass with a huff.Ava had expected to be big and menacing like her Alpha mate. Not a tiny pup."Can you hear me?"She jumped again, startled at the voice in herhead that sounded a lot like Lucas. Nuzzling her head into his leg, shewhimpered and whined in fear that she was going crazy."Don't be afraid. It's just me. You can nowmind-link me because you've got powers." Lucas reassured her aloud."Hi?" She asked hesitantly in her head
EVERY part of her body wasin pain. Her muscles ached, making her feel like she had ran a marathon whenshe hadn't even moved from her bed since coming home from their short holiday.Her vomiting had subsided but she felt hot and cold at the same time, whileextremely uncomfortable in every position she lay. Ava squirmed on the bed,bitting her lip to stop from screaming out in pain and disturbing everyone inthe pack house.Her eyes were shut tightly with tears spilling outof them. She felt Lucas pull her, now, bleeding lip from her mouth, gently withhis thumb. Whimpering, she reached out for his hand and put it to her face,wanting to feel the tingles he gives her. She wanted to feel something otherthan pain."I'm sorry this is happening to you."His voice broke as he kissed her temple. "I'm so so sorry, baby."The door opened and heels clicked on the floor,followed quickly by someone clearing their throat. "Alpha." Someone,a woman, said."Please tell me what's wrong with her."