Luna "So, how was your visit to the Grayson Pack? Are things better between you and Lucas?" Layla asked almost as soon as she settled on my bed. I came back from the Grayson Pack less than half an hour ago, and Layla somehow already got wind of my arrival. She rushed into my room about a minute ago and wasn't wasting any time before bombarding me with questions. "What is it you want to know specifically, Layla?" I replied tiredly. "Oh, come on, Luna. Are you trying to pretend like you don’t know what it is I want to know?" she said, playfully smacking me on the arm. "Tell me everything that happened because I’m dying of curiosity right now." "Well, Layla, I can already guess what you think happened, but sweetheart, kill those thoughts right this minute because none of what you think happened actually happened. And if I am being honest with you, today only turned out to be the most embarrassing day of my life," I admitted, pushing aside my embarrassment. I expected her f
Lucas It’s been barely an hour since Luna left the pack, and much to my annoyance, I haven’t stopped thinking about her and what happened between us earlier today. I couldn’t help the guilty feeling that gnawed inside me anytime I was reminded of how I had spoken rudely to her earlier. Simply saying that I felt terrible would be an understatement, and I had a feeling I must have given her the impression that the only reason I proposed that we get along was because of our pack's alliance. If I were to be completely honest, the biggest reason I proposed that she and I try to get along was mostly because I did not want to have a fallout with her father, but I also have to admit that deep down, I wanted to get along with her. It was just that whenever she and I happened to be together, I just immediately became defensive around her, and I enjoyed poking her and getting her upset. Now, though, I knew that I went too far with my attitude today, and I was also aware that I shoul
Luna Today was my father's 60th birthday, and since my father was very big on celebrating birthdays, he decided to throw a big party and invite every one of his alpha friends in the neighboring packs and beyond. Personally, I didn't see the need to throw such a huge party, even though I was aware that turning sixty was a huge deal for some. Left to me, I would have preferred if he had just chosen to do a small celebration of the members of the pack instead of throwing a huge party, but since I wasn't the one turning 60, I had no say in his decision. What I was most nervous about wasn't the fact that I was going to be meeting his friends, trying to speak to them, and getting to know them. I was mostly nervous because I knew that Lucas was going to be coming here, and I didn't think that was a good idea. A part of me was hoping that he would make up some excuse and miss the event, but then again, I knew he would never miss something this important to my father, and the other p
Luna The party had started, and just like I expected, I hadn't stopped following my father around like some new toy he was waiting to show off. I knew it wasn't his fault or anything because he was only trying to help me be more connected, but I still found it really annoying that I never really got to enjoy these parties without having to follow my father around like some trophy that needed to be shown off. "Wow, Alpha Robles, you've done an amazing job raising your daughter. I can't believe that soon enough, you'll be stepping down to let her take over from you," Beta Montez of the Blue Moon Pack said, wearing a smile that I could tell was fake. It was very clear to me that you weren't very interested in having me around him or talking to my father about me, but of course, my father would never realize this. Sometimes I wondered to myself if he really didn't sense these things or if he was just choosing to pretend like he didn't see them. "Well, one of the biggest reason
Third-person POV The look on Luna's face already told Lucas all he needed to know. He knew that his comment was going to make her uncomfortable, but coming here today, he had made up his mind that he was going to be honest with her no matter what. He already believed that there was no point trying to hide his thoughts any longer because he hadn't stopped thinking about her in days. "Listen, Lucas, I don't know what goes through your mind when you say things like this, but I'm starting to get really irritated by it. I get that you may be feeling some type of way around me because of the bond, but the sooner you realize that your comments aren't helping either of us, the better things are going to be," she spat out, not bothering to mask her anger. She didn't like the fact that he was only careless with his comments, and she also didn't like how she always allowed herself to almost believe the words from his mouth. She constantly had to remind herself that the only reason he
Luna Simply saying I was annoyed would be an understatement to explain how furious I was at the moment. I don't think that I've ever been this upset at any point in my life, and it was so bad to the point that I didn't think I could carry on with whatever was going on at the party. On realizing that I was no longer in that state of mind, I quickly left the party hall and returned to the packhouse. I didn't want anyone to see me leaving, because I knew it was only going to warrant questions when the last thing I wanted was to have anybody question me. After successfully living without anyone spotting me, I made my way to the packhouse, ran into my bedroom, and as soon as I got in, I slammed the door behind me, locked the door shut, and burst into tears without even realizing it. I hated the fact that I was starting to feel so frustrated with myself, even going as far as wondering if there was something wrong with me. I couldn't understand how Lucas didn't seem half as bo
Luna I excused myself from Luna Esmeralda, another friend of my father’s, promising to catch up later with her again, even though I didn’t intend to come back. Lady Esmeralda was the only guest who didn't seem to regard me with skepticism regarding my upcoming role as the first female Alpha of our pack, and her genuine support had eased some of the tension that had been building inside me throughout the evening. I quickly made my way to the crowded bar to get a glass of water since my throat was already dry. I smiled and nodded at a few guests as I approached the bar, grateful for the occasional respite. There was a tense atmosphere in the room as the scent of various wolves mixed with the anticipation in the air. As I reached for a glass of water, I couldn't help but overhear snippets of conversations from nearby guests. They all seemed to be staring past me, their attention focused on something outside the hall. A hushed murmur spread like wildfire through the hall, and I tur
Luna Lucas pulled me closer, pressing me firmly against his body. His arms wrapped around me, and as his kiss intensified, I could feel the warmth of his body through the layers of clothes separating us. I was lost; I didn't even realize what was happening until my body reacted involuntarily. It began with a slight tingle beneath my skin, growing into a fire burning deep within my core. My wolf's growl vibrated throughout my body. She demanded I accept Lucas' embrace and let him consume me. My wolf responded with a desperate whine, pleading with me to let go of my self-respect and do something irrational. The heat coursing through my veins threatened to overtake my rationality, and I could feel my control slipping away. The realization dawned on me: I couldn't suppress my feelings much longer. I pushed away from him, breaking the kiss reluctantly, as if the slightest touch would burn me. As soon as my lips parted, the coldness of the night air hit my face, sending shivers down