The dark moon

Chapter 2••Moving on

3 days earlier…

“What time is your flight sweetie?” My mum asked for the fifth time today.

“1.30 pm mum.”

“Ok sweetheart, I’ll make sure I’m back here before then so I can go with you to the airport to say bye.”

I’m starting college in a month in the US and I’m beyond excited. I’m staying with my aunt and uncle because it’s in the same town as the college, well their pack lives just on the outskirts of the town. My aunt and uncle belong to one of the biggest packs in the world and it’s run by Alpha Cameron Woods. I’ve met Alpha Cameron a few times when I was younger and visiting for the summer. He was always so kind. I never understood why people would say he was cold and uncaring, but I suppose people change as they grow and he had to grow to become an Alpha. My older cousin Alex is his gamma, and they have been childhood friends since they could walk. I can remember Alpha Cameron so vividly, even now. He was always so handsome with dark blonde hair and ocean blue eyes, I will admit I had a major crush on him as a child, and seeing him was one of the highlights of my visits, his future Luna was gonna be a very lucky lady that’s for sure.

My phone buzzed in my back pocket, probably my mum again asking what time my flight left.

‘Hey babe, I really was hoping I would get to see you before you go. I’m gonna miss you. Can I come over now?’

“Grrrrr!”

I growl out in frustration. Wes was my ex-boyfriend who just couldn’t take the hint. I caught him sleeping with another she-wolf because as he said it I wouldn’t and I quote “PUT OUT” and he needed some release and that release came from the local whöre of the pack, Jessica. They’re welcome to each other. It was his cheating that finally gave me the push to take the leap and go to college in America.

‘Stop texting me Wes, I’m moving on and you need to do the same. I don’t want to see you. Do you understand? The least you can do is respect my wishes and give me the space I need.’

‘Ok I will give you some space, but I won’t let you go. I love you Lis.'

‘Did you love me while you balls deep in Jessica?’

‘I’m so sorry about that. I told you I’m sorry how many times. Please forgive me. I don’t know what I will do without you.’

‘You should have thought about that before you screwed that slût. LEAVE ME ALONE WES!!!’

I threw my phone onto the bed and continued packing up the last bits into my suitcase. I’m not sure why Wes is acting like I’m the love of his life. His mate is out there somewhere and good luck to her.

“I’m gonna miss you so much.”

“I’ll miss you more mum, I love you daddy look after her for me”

I choked back the tears whilst giving both my parents a hug. I looked over at Sam. She was my best friend but she felt more like a sister. My eyes hurt from the tears I was trying to hold back.

“I’m gonna miss you. Look after yourself and remember to stay out of trouble.”

I wrapped my arms around her and whispered.

“I can’t guarantee that, if my sidekick isn’t here to help me out in times of need, goddess knows what I’ll get up to.”

She pulled back and looked at me. Her eyes were red-rimmed and brimming with clear liquid.

“Sidekick?”

I raised an eyebrow, making her give me that cheeky smile I was going to miss.

“You know it. I love you. Please be safe and call me when you get there. I wanna know if that Alpha really is sèx on legs”

“SAMANTHA!” my mum chided.

“Sorry Mrs P,”

Sam turned and whispered into my ear.

“I want pics of all the hotties especially if they’re naked”

“SAMANTHA JENSEN REALLY!”

We all laughed at my mum’s shocked face This was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, saying goodbye to the people I love more than anything. My heart beat painfully in my chest at the thought of leaving them, but I had to do this, I wanted to be a better person and with Wes hanging around it was hard to do that, he was a charmer who managed to manipulate me into doing what he wanted, he brought out the worst in me and I didn’t like who I was becoming.

“We will be over for your birthday next month so we can celebrate your 18th.”

My father said, taking me in his arms for a big hug one last time before I boarded the plane.

“Ok daddy, I’ve got to go. I love you all.”

“We love you.”

“Be safe and call me when you land.”

“Remember my pictures!”

All three shouted in unison. I grabbed my hand luggage and turned, walking quickly through to my departure gate to wait to board the plane. I somehow managed to hold the tears in until I was out of sight. I didn’t want them to see me cry. I had to be strong for them and myself.