The Broken Luna

this can work

Vera POV.

It's been a month since that magical day in the woods with Brayden. I woke up to his warm body against mine in his bed, we've become inseparable since we marked each other. I gently moved the covers aside and stepped onto the floor, tip toeing to the bathroom

I looked in the mirror and admired the mark on my neck, it healed wonderfully. I always heard if you marked a chosen mate that the mark would never heal correctly, but ours was perfect. No redness or inflammation or scarring, Just a wonderful dark print. My luck was finally changing.

I jumped at his sudden appearance in the mirror, a devilish grin spread across his face

“ready for round two.” he whispered huskily as he rested his head on my shoulder, kissing my mark.

I raised a brow at him with a grin of my own “you mean round three?”

A seductive chuckle left his throat as he snaked his arms around my waist.

“The first time was before twelve o'clock so technically, for this day it's only round two.”

I couldn't help but laugh at his words, he kissed my mark softly and uhg i don't know why but it always gets me going, it sends a lustful jolt over my body every time. A soft groan left my lips as he scooped me up bridal style and tossed me back onto the bed. He knows just how to work me.

We haven't hardly been able to stop ourselves and when we do it's all either of us can think about. Whenever a opportunity gives us the chance to f**k we gladly take it. I can't stand being away from him and I'm pretty sure he feels the same way, this must be the mate bond we now share, and I LOVE it.

Since we have marked each other declaring ourselves official future alpha and Luna we've had to start our more serious training. Luna Airis teaches me for hours upon hours each day. I've learned new things on how to lead the pack, how to be an exceptional Luna, figuring out what I will stand for to help the prosperity of the pack, and standing by my alpha, helping him lead and protect our people in every way I possibly can. The work has been tiring, but oh how it's so sweet, I've waited for these teachings for a long long time..

I spent most of my day with Luna Aris, she's been teaching me the technical stuff like handling finances for the pack including our public buildings on the territory like the schools and hospital. How to handle shipments and imports from other territories including from the human cities and businesses. I never knew there was a special drop off place for those shipments. It's been a lot to take in and these headaches I've kept haven't helped. Finally it was lunch time and I made my way to the kitchen.

“ There's my Luna Vera!!”

Her squealing voice never ceased to make me smile. I sat in front of my friend who was wiping down a few glasses

“how's your day going so far Jenna.” I struck up a conversation.

“ Oh you know the usual, just got done making smoothies and protein shakes for the warriors in training. Bunch of sexy hunks MMPH, I hope one of those dudes turn out to be my mate… or a couple of them.”

our laughter filled the dining room. I love the girl but it was no secret she didn't keep her legs shut as much as she probably should. I tend to play it off by asking her who's the lucky guy of the week from time to time and joking about it, but I honestly do wish she would change and settle for one guy, or at least be careful. I hate hearing the rumors of her being called a sl*t or w***e even though she doesn't care. A mate is actually just what the girl needs.

“ Oh yeah Jen I almost forgot your eighteenth birthdays coming up in a few months.” She shot me a glare

“ how dare you Luna, you should never forget my birthday.” She spat playfully.

“I'm sorry, all this work has kept me busy and it seems like it's all I have to focus on and think about these days.” I gave her a apologetic smile.

“ Weeeell.. that's not ALL you had to think about these days.” A sly grin crept across her face and I playfully rolled my eyes at her.

“Yes, I've been VERY busy indeed.” We both shared a laugh.

“I thought I heard beautiful laughter echoing in this room.” A husky voice called out that was no doubt my brown eyed, dirty blond, dirty minded mate making his way to be by my side.

“Thank you!” Jenna jokingly replied.

“Ha. Ha. Ha.” His voice was nothing more than sarcastic to her and I chuckled, they were always picking on each other, it amused me. He gave me a loud smooch on the cheek and sat beside me.

“ How is your day babe? Everything going well with mom?”

“Absolutely. I've been learning about our trade systems and treaties with our neighboring packs today so that's exciting.”

Jenna brought us each a glass of ice water and a bowl of noodles as we all continued talking about our days so far.

I rested my head on my hand, propped up on the bar. Brayden gave me a worried look and rubbed my back, he knew immediately what was wrong with me.

“ Ver I really wish you would go get those headaches checked out again, maybe they will find something new this time that's causing them.” his voice was calm yet concerned.

“ She's been like 10 times in the last month and every time they say she's fine. She might as well be a walking pincushion at this point.” Jen seemed more annoyed at my situation than I was.

“ She's right. Every time I go they check my blood and do tests and everything always comes back normal, even had a CT scan and it also showed nothing.” I was aggravated and confused with the situation as well. Some days were better than others, but I haven't gone a single freakin day without one. I haven't even told them that the headache medicine and painkillers don't work, I just put on a brave face when I can and power through it.

“Probably just a new part of my broken body.” I said coldly. I don't think I will ever fully get over not having a wolf. It tugs at my mind every day, especially when I look out to the training grounds and see others shifted into theirs practicing, running, exercising.. playing.. uhg I just wish I knew what it felt like. Brayden wrapped me up in his arms and carried me upstairs, I yelled at Jenna thanking her for lunch as I was being whisked away by my mate. He whispered down at me with a caring yet serious tone

“ You're not broken Vera, you're perfect just the way you are and you can't give up hope that someday you will have your wolf.”

I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder as we walked up stairs to my bedroom. “You know we gotta get back to your parents right, it's only lunch time.” I pointed out.

“Oh I know, I'm just getting one more snack before class.” He said seductively, we both chuckled and began making out as he closed my bedroom door behind us. This man was always hungry for more, and I couldn't get enough of him either. I was doing great in learning to be a Luna and leading the pack. Brayden didn't have a problem with me not having a wolf either, which to me would have been our biggest obstacle besides not being fated mates, but I'm really starting to believe that this could work out for us and we will still have the future we dreamed of.