Lucas and Selena headed back to his village on the next morning. Selena called Grandma and asked her to meet with them at his house, since it would be risky to meet at Selena's village.The situation with Bryce hadn't been solved yet and raise suspicions wouldn't help them.Selena arrived at Lucas' house, and while he went out to keep track of everything that had happened while he was away, Selena prepared some tea for when her grandmother arrived.A while later, she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she felt a warm wave of safety coming towards her.Grandma gave her a strong hug, and Selena felt at home. She didn't realize how much she was missing her while she was gone."I'm so glad to see you well. You look even stronger than before you left."Selena closed the door behind them, leading Grandma to the couch so they could chat comfortably."Thanks, Grandma. I feel great. During this time, I was able to train and control my powers. Lucas helped me a lot."Cora nodded ha
Lucas sat beside Selena, grabbing her hand and stroking it with love.Selena felt a little awkward with that public display of affection in front of her grandmother, but pretended Grandma didn't have a mischievous smile on her face."Well, did you discover anything?" she asked Lucas, ignoring Grandma's presence. Lucas leaned against the couch and stared at the two women."Yes, I did. Apparently, one of the guys we took as hostages from Shane's pack had spoken. He didn't seem very eager to follow Shane's orders anymore, so it wasn't that hard to take some information from him.""So, what did he say?" Selena asked again, impatiently."He said Shane have a lot of followers, but not as much as we thought he had. Which is a bonus for us." Cora and Selena nodded, so he continued."He didn't tell me when Shane was planning to act or where they could be right now, but he said Shane is planning to attack the humans. My people is still working on getting more information about that from him."
The big day had arrived and Selena was feeling sick. Her stomach was nauseated and she couldn't stop trembling.It was a big day for her, but at the same time, very tense. She didn't know how everything was going to happen, as she had never experienced such an event before.The pack was very agitated and strained as well, since their future was also on the line. Whatever happened, their lives would be affected.At noon, Selena got out of her bedroom and got her way to the ceremony. When she was almost reaching the door, someone grabbed her arm strongly and pulled her inside a room.She realized it was Bryce's office, and the man himself was staring at her, gripping her arm very strongly."What do you want?" she asked annoyed. Her arm was starting to get numb from his grip."I think it would be wiser if you canceled this stupid meeting. What are you trying to accomplish anyway?" he sneered at her. "You'll never be a good leader. I mean, look at you!"The man was looking at her with mad
Selena ran to his arms and jumped into a hug. Her tears wet his shirt, which made Lucas really worried."Hey, what happened? Why are you crying?" he asked pulling her by the shoulder to face him."I… I'm just exhausted. This is too overwhelming to me, I can't do it.""Baby, come on. You can't think like that. It didn't even start, you need to be stronger than that. Tell me how it was." Lucas pulled her to the bed, and they sat on it to talk.Selena calmed herself down and told him how the ceremony was. She also told him about the conversation she had with Bryce before and after the event."Now it makes sense. You had a tough day. But it will get better with time. And when it's not, I'll be here to comfort you."Selena hugged him again and thanked him. She couldn't put into words how she appreciated him being there."When are we telling the packs about us? I mean… I'm scared to death they won't accept you and be mad at me." Selena said afraid."Wow! Why wouldn't they accept me?" Lucas p
The pack meeting was scheduled for dawn. Selena asked everyone to be there because what she had to say was really important.It was officially her first meeting after she became an Alpha. Everything was going smoothly during the first days as the new leader, and since Grandma's guests were supposed to arrive by the end of the week, the meeting couldn't be postponed anymore.So when the last ray of sunshine lighted the outside of the village, Selena found herself in front of everyone again.Every eye on her looked anxious and curious. They had no idea what the meeting was about."Good evening, everyone. I'm sorry to bother you today with another meeting, but what I have to talk to you is something that can't wait anymore." she started as everyone rejected her apology, like they didn't care to be bothered by her."I need you to pay a lot of attention to everything I'll say, and if anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer later, ok?" They nodded and she continued."First things f
The rest of the week passed like an hour, and when Selena realized, it was already Friday.She had so much to deal with during the last days, solving things related to the party, the allies, Lucas and Shane, that she could barely take any time to herself.All she was dreaming of was to go back to the beach house and spend the most incredible days with Lucas.But she knew that would take a while to happen again.The party was planned to start by dawn, but right after lunch time, she heard a noise coming from the gate of the village.She instantly knew the allies had arrived."Selena, come outside! They are here." she heard Grandma calling from the porch.Selena got up and rushed there. She met Grandma and a few others from the pack that were already in position to welcome the newcomers.And even though Selena was preparing herself to see a lot of people, she didn't actually think it was going to be that much.As they got closer, Selena lost count of how many heads were arriving. There w
The party was incredible. A lot of music, food, drinks and lively talks. Everyone was really excited to meet new people and with the idea of forming a bigger pack.They lighted up an enormous bonfire in the middle of the improvised dance floor, so everyone could dance around it and get warm.The sky was very cloudy, and at some time during the night, the wind started to blow in a different direction. Hidden behind the dark and heavy clouds, it was possible to see the full moon, imposing her majestic and breathtaking beauty.Selena finally had the chance to sit for a while, tired of walking around, talking to everyone and meeting the allies and the people from Lucas' pack.She grabbed a glass of beer and drank it all at once. Someone offered her some snacks, which she gratefully accepted.Then she started to examine the place carefully. Everyone seemed so excited and happy. She couldn't believe it was actually going smoothly, without any problems.Even Demi was around there somewhere, a
They got into a marathon towards the North Forest. The wind was now very strong and the weather was awful. Selena was pretty sure a storm was coming, but she didn't want to think about that. There was a lot on her mind already, and think about what could complicate things wasn't something she wanted to do.Everyone had shifted into their wolf forms and were walking together amongst the trees on the deepest part of the forest.Looking up, it was impossible to even see the sky because of the tall and robust trees. Lucas was somewhere in the front, leading his pack. Clifford was ahead of the allies, while Selena was guiding her pack. There was a lot of excitement and nervousness around, but they tried to stay positive. They were all fighting for something they believed in, so it was worth it.After long minutes of walking, the group sensed that the North Forest was a few steps ahead, but there was still no sign of Shane and his pack.Selena even thought that the information they got wa
They were staring at the sky for a while now, just examining the clouds and listening to the sound of the waves bursting on the shore.Selena and Lucas had gone inside to shower and put warm clothes since the weather was getting colder outside. Then, Lucas grabbed a bottle of wine and some food while Selena placed a towel on the sand so they could have a night picnic. Selena was still on cloud nine after the incredible day they had. It was exactly what she needed in life at that moment.Their lives were just beginning and they had a promising future ahead of them."Hey, why is it that every time I leave you alone you seem to get into a sort of interior analysis?" Lucas said as he got back with the wine and the food.Selena smiled and helped him by serving the wine into the glasses.They made a toast as Selena thought about what to answer him.Not that she had much to say, but it was starting to be a habit of hers to think about the future lately."I was just thinking about our future
They arrived at the house while the sun was still very high in the sky.Lucas parked, and they brought their luggage inside.Selena put on her bikini and Lucas was wearing his shorts, and while he was preparing some drinks for them, Selena organized their things outside the suitcases.Lucas came to her and handed her a glass of something colorful but very tasteful.They spent the whole day at the beach, talking, swimming, making out and laughing. Just being at each other's presence was more than enough.The sun was almost setting when Lucas told Selena about what had happened at the wedding party.Selena's jaw was widely opened and she forgot to breath for a moment."You saw… your mom?" she stuttered.Lucas nodded."Is that even possible?" she continued."I mean, I thought the same thing, but apparently it is. I mean, she did came here once right. Otherwise I wouldn't have been born." he said.Selena slapped his arm slightly."You know what I meant." she rolled her eyes.Lucas laughed
It took Lucas a few more minutes to pull himself together and go back to the party.It still felt like a dream that he had seen his mother, but he had to go back to his wedding.Selena should be looking for him.He went back to the house and bumped into someone on the way out."Hey, Lucas! We were looking for you." It was Maddie. The girl was already blushed from so many margaritas she had drank. "Hey! What happened? Why were you looking for me?" he asked nonchalantly."Well, we need the groom to cut the cake, you know? It is your wedding after all." the girl said annoyed but smiling. "Come on, Selena will kill us if we take too long." Maddie grabbed him by his hand and pulled Lucas outside to where the party was still going strong.He saw Selena at a distance looking at him with worried and curious eyes. She was actually really cute when she acted like that.Lucas saw her coming towards him with her arms crossed and trying to look angrier than she actually was."Where were you? I s
Lucas blinked a few times, trying to make sure he wasn't imagining anything, after all, he had some drinks during the night.Maybe the day was so overwhelming, that his brain was making things up. It couldn't be what he thought it was.Specially because he had never had an experience like that during his whole life. So why now?But as much as he tried to ignore that light, something inside him kept bothering him. He needed to check.Selena was shooting some glances at him during the dance, but he tried to pretend everything was ok.He didn't want to make her worried at that night. It was their wedding after all. And he wouldn't say something like that if he wasn't sure.She would probably think he was crazy.The music ended and Maddie came to say something to Selena, and Lucas thanked the girl inside his head.He needed a minute for himself, but that seemed to be an impossible mission at that crowded place."Baby, I'll go to the bathroom real quick. I'll be right back." he gave Selena
Lucas couldn't stand still during the whole day.He woke up early to finish some things before the ceremony, but as soon as he got back to the village and saw everyone organizing the place, the reality hit him.He would get married. To Selena, what was even more unbelievable.How could he be so lucky? He thought he would never be able to answer that question.It pissed him off that he couldn't see the girl until the end of the day, and not being able to enter the house made him even more anxious.He saw the night fall and the full moon appear very high in the sky, but the hours seemed to stop when the wedding hour was getting closer.He showered and got ready, and when he finally saw himself waiting for Selena at the end of that aisle, his heart was clearly trying to make a prank on him.He could hear his blood being pumped inside his veins, and as each minute passed without Selena appearing, all sort of thoughts came to his mind.She wouldn't give up. Right? She couldn't.She was so e
Selena collapsed on the couch. Grandma had never really talked so openly about her mother. Actually, that was a subject rarely brought up in front of Selena even since she was born.She could count of her fingers the times she was able to know more about her mother in a conversation. So the fact that Grandma wanted to give her something from her mother took her off guard."What do you mean, Grandma?" Selena asked with a low voice.Her hands were shaking when Grandma offered her a tiny velvet jewelry bag. She took the little bag from Cora's hand, not able to think properly."Your mother gave this to me before she gave birth to you. It was like she knew something was going to happen to her." Selena took her eyes away from the bag and looked at Grandma."What do you mean?""A few hours before she went into labor, she called me in her room and gave me this. She said that if something happened to her, she wanted you to get this on your wedding day." Selena could feel her tears coming ba
Selena and Maddie spent the whole day deciding the decoration, the food, the music, the dress, and all the stuff needed for the ceremony.The dress would take a little more time to be prepared, and Selena called Grandma during some time of that day, so she could ask if it was viable to do what she and Maddie thought.Grandma said it was a piece of cake for her, since she loved to sew and she would be more than honored to be the one that made her grandmother's wedding dress.Maddie stayed there for a few days, finishing everything up, and when Selena realized, it was already the day of the wedding.And she couldn't be feeling more nervous.Lucas had gone out really early that morning to grab some last stuff for the party, so when Selena woke up, he wasn't in the house anymore.Maddie was going to arrive right after lunch, so Selena still had some time alone to think about what that day meant to her.She could not believe she was marrying Lucas. If someone said that to her a few months b
After a few days, Selena was feeling much more relieved since the construction had finally been finalized. She and Lucas arranged to bring his pack at once, so they could accommodate and get used to their new lives. It took a few more days for everyone to be placed in their homes, tidy everything up and get acquaintance with the new members of the pack. And then Selena allowed herself to think about the wedding. That was consuming a lot of her time now, because she had to think of every single detail.Lucas did help when she asked, but she didn't think he would want to chose what type of flowers would match better with her dress.So she let the essential questions to him. For the rest, she invited Maddie to help.One morning, Selena woke up feeling very renewed and excited, so she grabbed her phone right after breakfast and called Maddie.The girl picked up after just one beep."What's up, girl?" she said lively."I'm going to pick you up now. So be ready in fifteen minutes." Selena
Selena was about to answer him, but Lucas grabbed her lower lip with his teeth and invaded her mouth with his tongue, involving their tongues in a very seductive dance.Selena felt her wrists being loosen as Lucas lowered his hand to her waist and placed the other behind her head, intertwining his fingers on her hair.So she lifted her arms and pulled him against her, so she could feel the weight of his body on top of her. Even though he was heavy, she liked to feel him all over her. It gave her a sense of protection, but domination at the same time, like he was making a statement that her body belonged to him and no one else.She bit his lip slowly and provocatively, making space for them to breath. Lucas' hand was all over her body, and Selena was losing her mind with his movements.She grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled it up, taking it off and tossing it somewhere. She was always amazed every time she saw him without a shirt. His abs were so defined, and she loved to run her