Sleeping With The Moon Goddess

The Tango

“Then I call the next dance.” Damien said and he and Aiden also got up to follow us to the dance floor

As he was leading me around the table I glanced over at Ian, it took him half a second to figure out what was going on. I could see him turn to the girl beside him and offer his hand to her for a dance.

Once on the dance floor, Ronan whistled to the band and the music suddenly changed to a tango beat. He must be joking.

I caught Ian out of the corner of my eye, making his way closer to us with gorgeous blonde number 1 on his arm. He gave me a look to let me know that he wouldn’t be too far.

Ronan put his hand on my back in the embrace position and once the music hit the beginning of the chord, we started dancing the 8 count that makes up the basic tango, I used to love the tango for the very sultry nature of it, but it was not something I wanted to be dancing with this man. But If I was going to be forced to dance the tango, then I was going to do it properly.

“For someone who claims to not be a good dancer, you sure know how to tango.” He said with a grin as his foot met mine completing a perfect barrida just to prove his point.

“It’s been a while since I’ve had to dance.”

I now noticed that most people were forming a circle around us, watching us. He then began, testing my skill by increasing the level of difficulty of the steps and the moves, all of which I was prepared to keep up with.

“I must say Alpha Ronan, I never would have pegged you as a man to ballroom dance.” Which was an honest truth, looking at the scarred man who clearly had been in more fights then most, I never would have pictured him ballroom dancing.

“My mother loved to dance, and she used to teach me from the time I was a young boy. She would always say an Alpha should be well-rounded in his skills.”

We were nearing the end of the dance, and I was pretty proud of how well I remembered and was able to execute everything despite not having done them in a few years. He spun me out and as in the dance flipped me over by waist and then tossed me up and caught me before slowly lowering me back down to finish the dance.

Everyone around us erupted into applause. Alpha Ronan then stepped back to clap for me as well, “Incredible Luna, thank you for the dance.” He gave me a bow and then walked off the dance floor

The next song started, and Damien came over and taking my hands pulled me into his chest and began dancing with the music.

“Where did you learn to dance like that?”

“I took lessons for a few summers, I happened to really like the tango.”

“Ahh, well would it be wrong to say that I’m slightly jealous that he got to dance with you like that?”

“Trust me, I didn’t exactly enjoy that. But I am all yours for the rest of the night.”

After my dance with Damien, Aiden then cut in. I caught Ian nearby dancing with gorgeous blonde number 3 this time. I tried to just ignore it, after all tonight was the night that he supposedly finds his mate and gets his mark, so I guess it makes sense for him to be seen with a few different girls.

Aiden and I were still dancing when another Alpha who I recognized that was sitting at our table came over and asked to cut in, his name was Leo. Aiden looked to me and I nodded, this man seemed nice enough. Alpha Leo was a very sweet man in his late 30’s, he comes from a small pack, and he has a mate that he very clearly adores, but she didn’t come with him this evening. He made friendly conversation and was a perfect gentleman.

Another Alpha who I also faintly recognized asked to cut in, Alpha Leo introduced him as Alpha Felix. I didn’t particularly get a good vibe from this man, but I figured one dance is what is expected. He was particularly nosey when it came to asking about my history, I tried my best to redirect his questions back at him to keep him talking.

I tried to discreetly glance towards Aiden and Damien, but they had several of the other Alphas from our table all standing around fighting for their attention.

Realizing it too late, Alpha Felix then handed me off to Alpha Stratton. He grabbed my hand and placed his other a little too low on my back.

“Ah Luna Camille, I was wondering when I would get the chance to meet you this evening. I’m Alpha Stratton of River Bend Pack. I must say, you are lovelier than what I’ve heard.”

“Oh really, and what have you heard about me Alpha Stratton?” I noticed that his grip on me was tighter than necessary

His mouth formed a twisted smile that gave me the creeps.

“Oh, just a little of this and a little of that, you know how gossip gets around.”

“I’m afraid I don’t, please, enlighten me?” I tried to back up slightly to put some more distance between us, but he held me even tighter making me struggle slightly against him. “What are you doing?!”

He pulled me in even tighter, forcing my body against his chest. His hand that was already low on my back went even lower on my hip and squeezed. He put his face into my neck and inhaled a deep breath. The gesture almost made me sick.

"Just imagining Luna, maybe one day though?"

"Never! Now let me go!" I tried to push away from him again but his grip on me was tight.

He leaned down and started to whisper in my ear, “I would love to bu. . . .”

“Luna, there you are! I been waiting patiently for that dance you promised me. Alpha Stratton if you don’t mind?” Ian said reaching out for my hand

“Why of course not” he then looked down at me, “perhaps one day we can finish our little" he looked me up and down, a sick smile on his lips, "dance.”

He didn’t even wait for my reply before he walked off. Ian then pulled me close against him and I placed my head on his chest, I didn’t care if people would think it was strange. I need to calm down.

“Are you ok?” he asked softly so only I could hear him

“I tried to back away from him and he just pulled me in tighter, he wouldn't let me go.”

“I’ll f*****g kill the bastard!”

“He was also saying that he’s heard things about me.”

“What kinds of things?”

“I don’t know he didn’t say, but I think they know about me. I think they all know about me.”

“It’s gonna be ok baby”

Ian then mind-linked Damien and Aiden

“Get Camille now, what the f**k are you guys doing?!” They were both by us in a second,

“What happened?” Aiden asked,

“Stratton got to her and when she tried to get away, he wouldn’t let her. Had his hands all over her. We’re pretty sure he knows. You guys stay with her, I’m gonna go find him.”

“s**t, baby girl I am so sorry! Ian I’m coming with you.”

“No, you stay with her.” And with that Ian turned and disappeared into the crowd.

We made our way back over to the table, I wanted to sit down for a while and not worry about having to dance. About 10 minutes later Ian’s voice came through,

“He’s gone”

“What do you mean he’s gone?”

“I mean he’s gone, the attendant said he got into his car, and he left. He must have because his scent isn’t anywhere around here now.”

“Alright, I don’t like this. I think we should get Camille out of here. Keegan and I will stay and come home with the rest of the pack. Ian, you and Damien get her home. Meet us at the door.”

We all stood up and the three of us made our way around back to the main entrance trying not to draw to much attention to ourselves but yet I had the feeling that someone was watching us.

We walked outside and found Ian waiting.

“Well take my car, the parking lot is over this way.” Ian said and we all followed after him

We could see the parking lot up ahead when a faint scream came from the woods on the other side.

“Aiden stay with Camille, Ian with me now” Damien ordered, and he and Ian took off shifting mid-run.

“We need to get you back inside” Aiden said.

We turned to walk away but I could hear something behind us.

“Aiden something isn’t right.” We both looked out into the dark vast parking lot when I finally spotted one silently moving between the cars.

“Rogues!”