Alpha's Mysterious Luna.

10 Luna

After washing my hands and face, I stand and stare at myself in the bathroom mirror for a few minutes. I look for scars, or really anything I recognize at all, when there is a knock at the door.

A very small, nice looking, older gray haired woman comes in a minute or so later with an armful of clothing and a pair of slip on shoes.

“Oh my dear, You are a bit on the small side aren’t you?” she says looking me over. My cheeks turn red and I look at the floor for a moment. She smiles, patting me on the back gently and introduces herself.

“Oh, I'm sorry dear, I am Mrs. Bennet. Alpha Alexander asked that proper clothing be brought to you. I brought you shoes and a hair brush as well.” She says laying out the clothing so I can try them on, telling me she'll return for the rejected items.

"Thank you." I say to her politely. She smiles widely and gives my arm a couple of excited little pats before she leaves. I smile and watch her close the door. I quickly find something that will fit me. I change into a black short sleeved shirt with little silver crescent moons on it, and a pair of dark blue denim jeans.

I sit on the edge of the bed and fold the remaining clothes into a neat little pile, and set them to the side. I pick up the hair brush and decide to try and brush through my hair while I wait for Alexander.

I begin thinking about what Alexander said about the Vampire. A small cold knot forms itself deep in my stomach.For a few brief seconds, I feel fear. I know I am safe here, but there is something telling me that this is not over.

I'm just sitting here thinking and I start to hum, when there’s a knock at the door. I stand up waiting, but no one comes in. I walk to the door and open it slowly.

Alexander is standing on the other side. He smiles at me and reaches out his hand. “Wanna go home?” he asks me. I nod and smile back at him. He bends down and grabs me around the waist pulling me to him, and buries his face in my neck holding on to me tightly.

He breathes in deeply and I wonder, “What do I smell like Alexander?” I ask him softly. He stands up straight and smiles down at me, brushing my hair off of my left shoulder.

“You smell like warm Honey and Vanilla. When your skin is wet, like when you cry, you smell like green apples.” He says softly. inhaling deeply again. I like the thought of him being attracted to the way I smell.

Though he seems a bit hesitant to talk about it. “Am I not supposed to know what I smell like?” I ask him.

“The way our mate smells to us is one of the most important and personal things about a wolf. What you smell like attracts us to you, it's unique. It helps us recognize you, and find you. It tells us if you are pregnant or in heat and If you are sick or hurt. It’s different for every wolf. How you smell to me is special. It’s one of the things that makes you mine.” he says quietly.

I nod at him. “I understand. The way I smell is just for you. Just like me.” I say to him with a mischievous smile. He raises an eyebrow and pulls me to him.

He leans down and kisses me softly, sliding his tongue unexpectedly in my mouth and searching for mine. The way Alexander makes me feel is so new to me, and yet it seems like I had known him all my life. Its as though this is always how it's been, he and I together.

All mates probably feel this way in the beginning. I hope this is how I will always feel. I’m not sure how long we have been standing here, but someone behind us clears their throat and Alexander releases me.

Slightly embarrassed I turn to see Dr. Baldwin and Mrs. Bennett Standing behind us. ”My apologies Alpha, and Luna. I'm glad you have not gone yet. I wanted to talk to you both about something before you head home. I believe that Mrs. Bennett can help you my dear.” Dr. Baldwin says to me. “If you let her, I think she can restore your memory.”

I look at him. Then at Alexander and without thinking, I just react and shake my head no. The doctor looks quite confused. he says, ”Half an hour ago you seemed quite upset at the prospect of possibly never knowing yourself my dear, I thought-.” He stops short. I speak out loud, so everyone can hear me, but I am really talking to Alexander.

“What if it changes this? I have everything I could ever want or need here with you. You are offering me a chance at an amazing life, and all I have to do is accept. What if what I was, changes all that. Have any of you even considered, maybe I brought that filthy Vampire here?!” I say sadly.

I start to cry, fat tears sliding down my cheeks. The thought had briefly occurred to me that I maybe I was involved somehow with this vampire. It made my skin crawl just entertaining the idea, but I really could have been anybody, maybe a bad somebody.

Alexander sits down in a chair against the wall and pulls me onto his lap. He wraps his huge arms around me and holds me close to him. He whispers in my ear, that he will love me no matter what I used to be. That we belong to each other for always. That this is meant to be.

Mrs. Bennet steps toward me and takes my hand, her eyes flash a pale blue. “You may call me Mena, my dearest child, but I am also known as the Oracle. I can only help you if you want me to, this doesn’t work if you're not willing. Though I need you to understand what would be involved in doing this. I've done this for others in the past. The difference here is we are not targeting a specific memory. We need to see them all, so we will have to start at the beginning. At your first memories. That will require me to focus all my attention on keeping your mind open, so you will need a companion. Someone who will walk with you through your memories and keep you anchored, so you won't get lost in your mind. I need you to understand my words. Whomever anchors you will see all of your memories, everything you have done, and everything that has been done to you. All that you are will be shown.” Mrs. Bennet says.

I sigh, why is everything so complicated. I suddenly feel tired. I really just want to go to my new home, and that bed I was promised. I have my head against Alexander's chest, listening to the rhythm of his heart.

It has to be him. If someone is going to see me, for all that I am, it can only be Alexander. It’s his right as my mate and I tell them this.

“It has to be Alexander,” I whisper sniffling. “There is no one else. It can only be him, It’s his right as my mate. I don't want anyone else in my head, but him.” I say sitting upright, looking into Alexander's eyes. The possibility however dawns on me that he may not want to be my ‘anchor’. It is some weird crap we are about to get into and maybe he doesn’t wanna go ‘walk’ with me in my own messed up head.

“I really want it to be you. I will understand if you don’t want to. This isn't exactly normal, but I won’t do it if it can't be you.” I say to Alexander, speaking barely above a whisper. He looks at me for a moment, and a brilliant smile lights up his face.

Alexander sighs and says to me, “I was afraid you didn’t understand completely what it means for us to be mates. I wasn't sure you would be able to because you are human, and don't feel as wolves do. I didn't know if you could feel it as deeply, but you do. Of course it will be me. I will walk with you anywhere, my love. Even in your head.”

I put my forehead against Alexander's and sigh, greatful that he said yes.

“When can we do this?” Alexander asks Mrs. Bennett. She looks at him and then back at me. “We should probably do it as soon as possible. Now if you wish my dear. Though I don’t think we should do it here. It's going to happen fast over only a few minutes, it will seem like a movie in fast forward. Besides how you will feel, it will be an interesting experience visually. Perhaps the screening room in the packhouse, The chairs there are adequate. Lets say in fifteen minutes.” Mrs. Bennet says.

I stand up and Alexander stands as well. “We'll be there.” he says to Mrs.Bennett and Doc Baldwin, who had been standing silently during our plan making.

“I would like to be present, Alpha, Luna. If I may? I really want to monitor your vital signs during the process Luna. Truth be said None of us has bothered to mention the fact that a day ago, I was not sure if you would wake up, your body was so damaged. Let alone stage a bust out of the hospital on an ankle that had been badly broken only hours before. Please.” Dr. Baldwin says.

I reach out and touch his arm, leaving my hand there for a moment. “Of course Dr. Baldwin, whatever you think is best.” I say politely. He smiles widely at me. His twinkling green eyes crinkling at the corners behind his silver wire rimmed glasses.

“You really are going to make an extraordinary Luna.” he says to me, gently patting my hand. I smile back at Dr. Baldwin thoughtfully and look at Alexander.

Alexander's eyes sparkled, radiating so much pride at me. He takes my hand and I and say “Would you like to walk me home, my Alpha?” Alexander quickly scoops me up, leaving the room.

He starts toward the door at the end of the hall, when I say, “No Alexander wait, when I said walk me home, I meant together. I want to walk too.” I giggle, as he gently puts me down.

He points to my feet and says, “No shoes my love.”

I look down at my bare feet and say, “I don't think I like wearing them.”