The Unlikely Luna

6. Decisions to be made

*David's POV*

Bambi was fully recovered and wanted to help with our "negotiations" but I opted to have her take the day off... She has more than earned it... I always rely on her more than anyone else. I guess everyone always assumed she would become my luna... but I knew that would not be the case. I made sure she got to her bed and left her be. George and Marshall were back with the luna and alpha to be of the Crescent Moon Clan... Erica and Jerry Manfield. Erica looked more relieved than anything to be in my home. Jerry was just more focused on his tablet and seemed content that no one had tried to take it away from him. He came up to my hip with black hair and pale skin. He was in a tank top and shorts with flip flops on. She, on the other hand, wore a sweater and jeans. The only skin she was showing was her hands and face however she wore tons of makeup. Something definitely did not feel right with the situation. 

"George, perhaps Jerry could go hang out with Ally. They appear to be the same age...."

"Yes, Alpha. I think Ally would like that a lot honestly... she has been complaining about not having anyone her age to play with. You know where to find me if you need me," George said with a smile as he guided Jerry off to the backyard where Ally was sketching something she saw outside. 

Jerry seemed to be thrilled as well. That left me, Marshall, and Erica. She was definitely fidgetting. I definitely tried to not be rude and to scare her but something screamed at me that she needed help. Despite my telling her to relax and take a day off, Bambi decided to step in with Erica. But I knew that look... Oh boy...

*Erica's POV*

Jerry focused on his tablet yet again but followed that George guy outside. I wasn't worried. Something told me we were safe here. If not this would have been a different exchange. I was looking at David and that Marshall guy when I could smell it. The scent of roses filled the air and I couldn't help but follow the scent. It led me to a gorgeous woman... She was as tall as me but had quite the hourglass figure. I couldn't help but be in awe... She had a natural beauty that left me mystified. Her hair was short and spikey. The roots started off as light brown but faded to a gorgeous lilac color.  Her eyes reminded me of a clear spring morning and her skin was the color of a toasted marshmallow. The rest of the world seemed to fade away as if she and I were the only ones standing in the room. I could feel my wolf getting excited for the first time. Mate... 

*Bambi's POV*

The most beautiful woman in the world was staring at me... She could almost be Angelica's twin... 5 ft 2, skinny, D-cup easily, brown hair... Angelica had amethyst eyes and this woman had emerald eyes. I couldn't help but think they were related in some way but really her scent... that smell of fresh fruit was intoxicating... I could not help myself as I walked up to her and kissed her. At first, she seemed startled but quickly began to cave in and was kissing me just as passionately as I was kissing her. I found my mate... but something was wrong. David and Marshall were just staring in awe. I led this woman to the couch so we could talk. Something told me I came into something tense but she seemed to relax once I came near her...

"Bambi, this is Erica Jane Manfield. She is the Luna of the Crescent Moon Clan. Erica, this is Alexandra Adams but we all just call her Bambi. She is one of my betas."

Oh shit...

"Bambi... I like that name... it's so pretty," Erica said. Her voice was the sweetest love song I ever heard and I did not want to ever go a day without hearing that voice.

"Erica is a name very fitting for the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on... But why do you hide under all of that makeup?"

"Umm... I don't want to say... I would hate for you to think less of me... You are a Queen and I am merely a peasant in comparison... Actually not even that... I'm the slave in the dungeon..."

"Erica, nothing could possibly change how I feel about you... I know you feel it too... you are my mate and I will do whatever it takes to make sure you are safe and loved every day for the rest of our lives."

"But I'm already married... I am the luna..."

"You could be a mundane or an omega... you could even be a rogue. It would not change my opinion of you. I accept you for who you are in your entirety. The good... the bad... and even the ugly. You are still beautiful and wonderful in my eyes. I want to know every last thing about you."

*David's POV*

I watched as Bambi and Erica talked as if no one else was even in the room. Bambi told Erica about her father... the piece of s**t that he was... and Erica started crying as she told us all about Jordan... as if I needed more reason to hate the man... It seemed our attempt to hold Erica and Jerry as a means to get my Angel back just revealed a deeper issue... I must admit, Erica does look similar to Angel... Bambi just held Erica as she cried and revealed the bruises and imperfections left by her husband... I waited for a moment to allow both ladies to calm down before I spoke gently.

"Erica, would you like to leave Jordan?"

"You know as well as I do that it is not so simple... I'm a luna..."

"Well... there are some decisions to be made but, he has my Angel and he definitely does not deserve you. Bambi appears to be your fated mate. The moon goddess would not pair you with her and bring you to this moment if it was not for a reason. She is answering all of our prayers."

"What do you need from me?"