Luara's POV I could do nothing but stare at my dad, I attempted to open my mouth to speak but it was as if someone was squeezing my vocal cords shut. All I could see was a fire in my father's eyes and from the look on his face, he already knew the answer to his question."Dad, wait-""You forced a mark upon my daughter without permission?" I was shocked by my father's cold tone; I'd never seen him so angry, even my mother looked shocked as she looked at her husband.Bryan wasn't fazed as he kept eye contact with my dad, both sharing dark dangerous looks. My dad wanted to lunge at Bryan, but my mom held him back, he was boarding on the edge of control."How dare you mark my daughter!"Bryan stayed silent for a minute before speaking."At least I didn't reject her." His voice had an underlining taunt directed at my father. My mouth was literally agape as I looked towards my mate; stunned and appalled that he would say such a thing especially since it's such a sore subject for my family
Luara's POV "Just breathe. You need to take in deep breaths." Bryan demanded but his voice was soft wanting to soothe me. He could tell that I was trying to speak but didn't have the energy or capability of doing so."Where's Greg?" Bryan shouted harshly while stroking the stray hair out of my face."Where is he?" He questioned angrily; he had already told me that he had mind linked his pack doctor who I guess is called Greg.Only a minute after Bryan's harsh questioning, a tall man around the age of forty was instantly by my side. Before he did anything he introduced himself to me, before rushing out numerous questions which Bryan was quick to answer yes or no to.He suddenly pulled up my top up to the wire of my bra causing a growl to escape Bryan's mouth making Greg immediately drop the fabric."Sorry Alpha," Greg mumbled apologetically, feeling like he just disrespected both Bryan and me."I need to check her ribs and her spine as there's a possibility that she has damaged or eve
Luara's POV Thankfully, Lopez walked through the door stopping an argument from starting."Would you like to stay for dinner? There's plenty of food. I decided on making a variety; spaghetti, steak, chicken, etc." She offered while looking at my mother."No-"My father started."We would love to, wouldn't we Torey." My mother said a little forcibly. I laughed quietly to myself after hearing my father's reply."Would love to honey." He replied in a high voice sarcastically while Bryan grumbled agitatedly.After being cleared by Greg, we were allowed to leave. Lopez was directing us to the main dining hall while introducing herself properly to my mother. She also explained that both the Black Moon and Dark Apollo pack members were currently sitting in the dining hall waiting for our arrival.We walked into the room and every set of eyes landed on us, I could feel them looking at me from head to toe analyzing if I was okay. Bryan's pack especially since I'm now their Luna.Packs are extr
Luara's POV I felt as if I was on pause, my body felt frozen in place. I didn't even turn to look at him after he basically threatened my father's safety which definitely didn't settle well with me. I slowly turned the cold tap off and removed my fingers from our entwined hands only for Bryan to tug my hand back to his in a tight hold, making it impossible to pull my hands from his.We both stayed there neither one of us talking; I just stood there not looking at him fumingly.How dare he disrespect my family like that, my father is no angel but they're both acting completely irrational and immature.I needed to address my father and make sure that he knows that I'm old enough to make my own decisions without him dictating everything I do which Bryan also needed to understand.I looked over at him, his facial expression showed nothing but I could see the solemn look in his eyes showing me how serious his comment was. I knew deep down that he meant every word he said, I didn't doubt
Luara's POV I slowly made my way down the stairs to see my parents, Lopez, and my father's Beta and Third standing behind them at the front door.I didn't say anything as I passed them, opening the door, and heading outside. I sensed them all following me as I exited Bryan's house with Bryan trailing behind them.My mother gave me a questioning look, asking if I was sure I wanted to do this. I sent her a small nod before she looked to my dad's Beta silently communicating with him through their pack mind link.Without her actually telling me I knew she told him to round all the pack members ready to leave.My father's cars were already parked outside of Bryan's home, and from behind me, I could hear the pack preparing to leave as the sound of car doors closed.Bryan stood at the back, closest to the front door away from everyone. I walked through everyone and caught Lopez's eyes which gave me a begging look to not leave. She saw Bryan as her own son and the thought of him hurting hurt
Luara's POV "What's my beautiful mate's name?" Benson asked looking at nothing but Tiannah'e eyes as if there was no one else in the room."Tiannah." She whispered, her cheeks turning redder and redder. A chuckle escaped Benson's mouth as he looked adoringly at his mate and placed a lingering kiss on her forehead which Tiannah's eyes softly closed to.A cough brought them out of their little world; Thompson was standing there smirking at Benson."Aw, you look like a love-sick puppy." He teased and he received a low growl in response but it died down when Tiannah rubbed her hands up and down her mate's back smoothing him.It was my turn to smack Thompson on the back of his head, "Why does everyone do that?" He muttered to himself rubbing the spot. I rolled my eyes and looked at Tiannah and her mate; she gave me a look that asked if she and Benson could hang out.I nodded in acceptance and looked at Benson with a smile but one which said 'hurt her and you die.' He sent me a small smile
Bryan's POV (When Luara was leaving to go home.)Anger and frustration were penetrating my heart, but I allowed it to boil up inside of me as I looked at my mate.A deep ache in my chest felt like my whole body was beginning to destruct as I watched her walk hesitantly towards me preparing to say goodbye; to leave me.I stood to the back of everyone, staying the closest to the front door. The thought of my mate willingly leaving me had both my wolf and I furious; he wanted nothing more than to force her to stay here and we both knew we had the power and dominance to do so.Soon Luara appeared a foot away from me; we both stared into each other's eyes and I purposely blocked my emotions and looked at her blankly.Whereas through hers I was able to see a mixture of emotions from hurt to being unsure.She decides to ignore whatever internal battle she was having and took the final step toward me leaving no space between our bodies.She leans towards me and places a lingering kiss on my
Bryan's POV I walked out of my house with nothing but the determination of getting my mate back. Walking towards the woods across from the house, I stayed in human form deciding to walk there seeing as it was only 11:00 am and I still had an hour until I was meant to meet Luara.Walking through my pack clearing I noticed a few of my patrol wolves pacing up and down the border, before crossing I let them know that my Beta is in charge until I get back which would be later on today.They nodded and bowed their heads respectfully before continuing their jobs.Once I passed my territory line I felt the pull and change of air as I entered no man's land. I knew it would have been safer to shift but I honestly couldn't be bothered so I instead kept all my senses on high alert.I soon noticed that I was getting closer to Luara's father's territory. I then spotted a beautiful medium-sized brown wolf lying near the edge of the border and immediately recognized it as Luara by my wolf impatientl