CHAPTER 5

When I finally opened my eyes, I blinked a few times to focus on my surroundings. I was in an unfamiliar room and had no idea how I got there. I tried to get up, but two arms held me down. I gasped at the contact, as sparks filled my body with a warm feeling I had never felt before. I felt the urge to snuggle into Valor's arms, into his warmth.

I shook my head, trying to get rid of those thoughts. Great, only a few days with him and look what's happening. My mom always told me how the feeling of your mate holding you was the best in the world. She and dad were always so romantic, but I never thought I would feel that because I didn't want a mate and still don't. But I couldn't stop thinking about snuggling into Valor's warmth, feeling that feeling my mom told me about. I could feel my wolf urging me to go for it and how happy Valor would be if we did.

I was just about to go for it but stopped. I paused, looked around the unfamiliar room, and jumped out of bed. I looked at what I was wearing, which was one of Valor's tops, massive on me. How did I get here? Who changed me? All those thoughts vanished in an instant. Instead, I wanted answers. I was still angry after Valor's little stunt yesterday at Nando's. Valor stirred in his sleep, rubbed his eyes, and sat up.

I was standing with my arms folded, and before I could stop it, thoughts of how cute and hot Valor looked first thing in the morning filled my mind. I couldn't help but stare; he really did look hot. Valor coughed, snapping me out of my trance, "Checking me out again, Lenora?"

I felt color rising up my cheeks. Remembering why I got out of bed, I looked at Valor and asked, "Who changed me? And why didn't you wake me up so I could get ready myself? It wasn't the best thing to wake up in a strange room with you, especially after yesterday."

Valor smiled at me and came towards me. I immediately took a step back, but he pulled me closer. Again, I gasped at the feeling of us being close, sparks flying through my body making me shiver. "It's not a strange place, love. This is our room now and this is our pack too. I know I should have woken you up, but you looked so peaceful. Don't worry, I didn't change you, Elara did. Still jealous after yesterday, love?" Valor said, smirking at me.

I pushed him away and glared, "Not jealous, just angry. I don't have time for this. I'm going to get ready and find Elara."

Muttering to myself about not getting too involved with Valor and making sure I don't fall for him, I went into his closet with the intention of wearing one of his shirts since I didn't know where my clothes were. I opened the closet and was surprised to see all my clothes there, along with new ones. All my shoes, jewelry, and bags were here, with new things as well.

Valor was making it harder and harder for me not to fall for him. Couldn't he just pretend he didn't like me? That would make life easier, but he shows his affection for me openly, and I don't. I felt a little guilty that Valor is doing all this for me while I don't show him any affection back. I felt my wolf smirk and shook my head.

My wolf was making me feel guilty. She really isn't going to give up. I quickly picked some clothes and rushed into the bathroom. I looked around and found all my shower things here as well. Wow, I must have been asleep a long time.

After a very relaxing shower, I got dressed and came out of the room, only to be greeted by Valor sitting on the bed without a shirt on. His six-pack was on show, making my hormonal wolf go insane. It took a lot of effort to keep her under control. Without looking at Valor, I walked out of the room and bumped into a maid, "Oh, I am so sorry. Please forgive me," the maid stuttered.

"Hey, it's fine, it was my fault too, so I should be apologizing as well," I smiled at the maid and let her pass. She returned my smile and rushed by.

"You are already beginning to show how great of a Luna you are," that unmistakable voice of my mate said.

I turned around and gave him a sarcastic smile, then walked away. I heard him sigh, which made me stop and look at him. He really was good-looking, and I could see how hard he was trying with me, but for some reason, I was just being difficult.

"Finally, you've admitted it," my wolf said, sighing.

I groaned in frustration. I started to head back to our room and heard Valor on the phone saying, "No... nope, she might not like that. Try roses. What about a necklace? What do girls like? How about a car?"

I really am being difficult. Here Valor was trying to please me, and I was ignoring him. I felt so bad. I cleared my throat, and Valor quickly turned around, saying something into the phone before putting it down.

"I would really like a tour of the pack house if that's okay? I have no idea where anything is," I asked, hoping he would get what I was implying.

Unfortunately, he didn't and instead said, "Oh, okay, no problem. I'll get someone to show you around. One second."

I sighed, and with my wolf encouraging me, I asked, "Why are you asking someone else? Can you not show me around your pack?"

Valor stared at me in shock but quickly regained himself, "Of course, I'll always have time for you, love." He smiled at me, which made me feel warm inside.

I smiled back and held his hand, which made a new wave of sparks fly through me, making me feel happier. The happiest I have ever been. I decided that after all Valor has done for me, I can give it a shot. But the first step is becoming friends before anything else.