The Broken Luna

the unwanted bond

Brayden POV

we made our way out of the pack house and into the small crowd. I held Vera close to me possessively. she was mine and I wanted to make sure every male around us knew she was off limits. Vera found us a nice spot towards the front of the crowd in front of the podium where my dad, alpha Ryan, would give a small speech for Jenna. pretty much everybody in the pack gets a sweet 18 party like this, it helps the pack members to see and recognize the new wolf the birthday person will shift into. it's not as large and extravagant as mine and Veras because Jenna's not a high rank member, but since she's our friend it's still nicer than the usual celebration. I zoned out as dad began his speech, I looked at Vera and could feel the tension radiating from her. a sadness fell over me as I knew she was thinking back to her failing celebration. I gently placed a kiss against the side of her head and rubbed soft circles on her hand as I held it tightly. her smile made me feel way better as I felt her start to relax.

I was suddenly brought on edge by a strange scent, a very strong scent. roses and lavender... why was that so familiar..

oh no..

a dark feeling fell over me and everything around me seemed to play in slow motion.my eyes settled on Jenna as she took the stage. she wore a tight light peach dress and her bleach blonde hair was put up in a pony tail. my heart began to race and I felt frozen in place as my senses were over come by a familiar feeling...

mate...

I watched in disbelief, this couldn't be real! how could this happen? how can I possibly have two mates and why did it have to be Jenna. it didn't take long before her eyes locked on mine I could tell she knew. her eyes widened and a smile crossed her lips, or was it.. a grin..

I felt sick and overwhelmed as a shiver runs through my body at her gaze. I was suddenly snapped out of it by Vera staring at me and my heart sank seeing the worry in her eyes.

"are you okay.."

her voice was soft and concerned. my stomach turned, I felt as if this was wrong and I was cheating on her.

I kissed her on her forehead and whispered to her,

"I got to go, I'll see you in a little bit."

I turned and began making my way through the crowd as quick as I could. once again I found myself running towards the walking trail that lead to the woods. it was as if I could feel my heart pounding in my head, how is this possible? I looked to the moon and couldn't help but ask

"moon goddess... why?"

why give me two mates when I was perfectly happy with one. with the love of my life, Vera.

I mean JENNA?! why of all people did it have to be her. I mean we used to be decent friends, she's always been more Veras than mine, but I was slowly cutting ties with her all this time because of her slander against Vera not having a wolf and our future as alpha and Luna.

A growl escaped my lips and I could feel my wolf at the surface just wanting to be set free and release this frustration. I walked away faster hearing the party crowd break out in cheers and howls. Jenna must have shifted with no problem... I didn't care if she was my second so-called mate, my mind was made up.

I didn't want anything to do with her.

I gritted my teeth as the scent of her was becoming stronger. I turned and watched as a grey and white petite wolf raced towards me. my fists clinched in anger and yet a primal curiosity still settled in the back of my mind seeing her in her wolf form. Before I knew it she was right in front of me, no doubt waiting for me to shift so we could embrace each others bonds at their strongest. It's the traditional thing to do, to join each other as wolves and revel in the primal urges of the mate bond, but I wasn't having it.

I glared at her with a warning and she finally got the hint and shifted. for the first time in my life I witnessed Jenna naked in front of me. I didn't dare allow my eyes to roam her body, all I could focus on was her flirtatious grin and stature. how could she be so okay with this nonsense especially since Vera is her best friend.

"so it's you.. alpha Brayden..who would of thought I'd be so lucky."

her tone was soft and seductive, I snarled in disgust at her behavior, I glared at her darkly, watching as she twirled a strand of her hair in-between her fingers.

"get the hell away from me Jenna.."

I warned her. she looked at me confused and I could feel the twinge that began to ache in her heart, our mate bond would not make this easy but I didn't care. I could since she already knew what I had planned to do.

"please Brayden.. don't do this "

I looked away from her. her soft plead echoed through me and for a split second I felt remorse. a part of me knew this wasn't fair, for me or her. I began thinking of Vera though, this year has been rough enough for her and I wouldn't know where to begin to explain this.. it would break her.. no. I refuse to hurt her. I growled through gritted teeth at my racing thoughts.

"I don't want this... I didn't ask for this!"

I roared and she stood back. I could see the tears well up in her eyes as she became visibly shakey, she pleaded.

"please Brayden... please don't reject me, I-I just got my wolf, you will weaken me please.. you may weaken your wolf as well, please don't do this to us.."

That word immediately struck a chord.I snapped back at her, towering over her intimidatingly as a low growl escaped my throat.

"let me make this perfectly clear. There is no us.. Don't fool yourself into thinking there is anything special between us because there isnt. I may not reject you now, but prepare yourself for it because I refuse to let this mistake ruin my relationship with my TRUE Luna. even with your wolf you will never come close to being better than Vera in any way."

Her tearful eyes widened with fear and realization as she hung onto my every word. With that I turned from her and headed back to the pack house.

my heart was racing as I continued picturing the last look on Jenna's face. I hoped i destroyed every thought within her that would make her think this could work. I quickened every step as my mind rested on the thought of Vera, my true mate. flashes of her beautiful smile and our amazing memories started clouding my vision. I craved her, I needed her more than ever now.

once I reached the pack house I walked in slamming the door as I hurried upstairs to her room. I didn't even knock, I opened her door and barged in. a deep groan escaped my throat as I caught her in the middle of her undressing, she wore nothing but her dark blue bra and panties. I rushed to her throwing my arms possessively around her as I inhaled her sweet smell of birch and honey suckle. I wanted to erase every thought of Jenna from my existence. this smell, Veras smell, is the only thing I wanted to breathe in. Her bare skin is the only thing my fingers want to touch. She was the only one for me, my everything. I needly kissed my mark upon her neck, reminding myself she was mine. I wrapped my hand in the back of her hair holding her to me tight, never wanting to let her go.

please moon goddess don't make me let her go..

I whimpered at the thought before picking her up and walking her to the bed, dropping her down as I rested between her legs. I ravaged her neck and upper breasts with kisses. my hands traced every dip, every curve of her beautiful body. this was my mate, my future Luna, and I would do anything in my power to keep her happy and safe.