The Broken Luna

hope

Brayden POV

lunch time couldn't have come any sooner, i'm starving. hmm a nice ham and cheese sandwich with an ice cold lemonade, yes that sounds fantastic. I made my way into the packhouse kitchen hoping it was one of the other maids but nope of course not, it was Jenna. I won't lie I've been trying to avoid her, since the night of Vera's party. The things she said rattled in my brain and I blame her words for my stupid action of telling Vera we weren't mates. My wolf still gets pissed at the thought of it. Regardless I set those feelings aside and sat at the bar.

“There he is there's my future alpha.” Uhg that high pitch voice of hers was more annoying than ever today.

“ ham sandwich and lemonade.” I spat coldly as I pulled out my phone and began to scroll through anything as a distraction In hopes she would get the hint that I don't want to talk.

“ i see.. still mad at me huh.”

I ignored her, at this point I would probably take my food and just leave. When she finally brought it to me and I went to take it her next words stopped me in my tracks.

“She told me.”

I shot her a look and sat back down. D**n please don't let it be what I think it is.

“She told you what.” I glared at her, my wolf was already upset and despite how close we all are, well used to be, I'd gladly rip her throat out if she over stepped.

“That you told her you guys were NOT mates.” The way she said it almost came off snarky and condescending and it was plenty enough to send me over the edge. I hated that she found out that night that me and Vera were mates because it made this situation even more troubling. I growled slamming my fist down on the bar and pointed at her.

“ you better not have said a gosh d**n word jenna!”

I watched as Fear and confusion spread across her face… good.

“ Woah! Woah! I didn't! what is with you lately, why are you treating me like this?”

Her voice was genuine and concerned and I sighed in frustration running a hand through my dirty blond hair.

“ look you shouldn't have come to me and said the things you did, you have me in a really bad mental state and had you not SAID THAT S**T… I would have told her we were mates, now it's too late and I fear she will be even more upset and go even more downhill if I tell her the truth.”

A silence filled the room before she spoke up

“ look please listen to me, I'm not an i***t and believe it or not I think logically when it comes to how packs run. Do you truly, TRULY believe being an alpha with a wolfless mate will be right for the future of the pack… you told her no that night because you know as well as I do that it won't and just like me you're holding hope that she will gain her wolf soon.”

I Hung on to her words, she's right, she's not stupid. In fact everything she said was heartbreakingly correct. I've never seen nor heard of a pack with a wolfless Luna and believe me I tried to find one in hopes of easing my mind about it. I hoped every day that something would happen and she would gain her wolf, but still.. nothing..

A sadness washed over me at the thought of her not being my Luna, a thought that has crept across my mind too much lately.

“I love her to you know...”

Her words were sad that time and I looked at her with a nod and understanding voice. “ I know.”

Then it hit me, her sweet aromatic scent I can only describe as birch trees and honeysuckle. She was like a breath of fresh air on a summer day by a river, surrounded by forest and sweet honeysuckle vines.

She came down those stairs and as I looked at her i imagined my face buried in those dark curls breathing in that beautiful scent, washing my soul in it. my wolf was going crazy at the thought and I was having a hard time controlling it. my hand tightened around my glass of lemonade almost shattering it. he wanted her, I wanted her. I can feel my body heat rising and my heart pounding as thoughts of taking her on that staircase right then and there clouded my mind. I couldn't even hear the conversations going on. As soon as she sat down beside me I began to give in, placing my hand on her hip and kissing her cheek. it was when she turned and gave me a loving kiss back that made my hand tighten on her hip. Mm the taste of those beautiful plump lips was just a tease. It wasn't enough, I wanted more of her, all of her. I imagined grabbing those hips, picking her up, and slamming her down onto the bar where I could take full advantage of her beautiful body. When she pulled away and our lips broke apart I couldn't help but growl as my fantasy was ruined at the lack of her touch. I wish she had her wolf and could feel what I was feeling, this house would be knocked off its foundation by the things I wanted to do to her.

when I heard her say she was going out to get air I became even more excited.

"I'll go with you! I could use some fresh air myself."

the smile that lit up her face made my world go round. it's been a while since me and her spent one on one time together. I knew exactly where she was planning on going today and I wasn't going to miss it, plus I just reeeeally needed to be with her, I was craving her company and I wouldn't take no for an answer. in my mind it was settled, I was spending all my time with my mate today.

once we left the house and made our way through the pack village, I could feel the nervousness rise in her and it saddened me. I hated this has happened to her and that she didn't feel comfortable even being around the lower rank pack members. it was a huge change from the strong confident girl I once knew. thankfully she was only met with smiles and greetings, no negativity or judgement of any kind. I relaxed as I felt her nervousness melt away and that alone was like a breath of fresh air. She was so strong.

“ so where are we going.” I asked a little to excitedly, but it made her smile that beautiful smile and laugh.

“ were gonna go to my spot.” I could tell just saying that brought her peace of mind. I knew exactly where she was talking about. We came across it as kids while we were out exploring one day and she claimed it as her spot the moment she saw it and it's been hers ever since. it brought me great joy to go there, we have a lot of beautiful memories there and it's just what we need now.

We came to the path that goes a long way down the forest edge and you could almost vision our silhouettes reliving each memory of us walking these same steps throughout our life from kids to teens. The sounds of our laughter and conversations held in these very same spots. I held her hand swinging it a little and she looked at me with a daring grin, saying the words I hoped she would.

“ wanna run?”

“ absolutely.” I grinned at her.

Just like that we took off, the wind flowing against our bodies. our laughter filled the air, this was our freedom, our escape, it always has been.

I suddenly couldn't help the feeling rising as I got faster and faster, I shifted.. my large tan wolf easily out ran her. When she feel behind I turned, my tail wagging excitingly until I noticed… she now wore a frown on that pretty face and her eyes were full of self disappointment. oh no bad move Brayden, I could have hit my head against a wall for what I just did. I walked to her and nudged her resting my large head down against hers as I mind linked her a soft sad whisper “ I'm so sorry baby.” She began to cry a bit and I was regretting coming with her and ruining her day.

“ We always Said we'd run this path as wolves one day.”

My heart shattered at her delicate broken voice. I could only comfort her until I had an idea. I lowered my large wolf to the ground.

“ hop on.”

She wiped her eyes and asked surprised

“ what?”

“ baby I'm going to take you on the ride of your life, now hop on.”

She was reluctant but as soon as I felt her on I stood back up.

“Hold on tight.”

I took off slow at first but quickly built up speed. Her laughter and joy filled the air as I took her up the path and through the woods and for the first time in what felt like forever, my heart was whole again and instead of worry I was filled with hope as it felt like we had finally become one