The Forest Luna

Chapter 5

Leanns POV 6 months later

Lucius told me how he found me and I adore it. I may not feel a mate bond because I am not a wolf, but he is incredibly kind, smart, and beautiful. He allows me to sleep in the bed while he sleeps in another room. He decided to court me, so we have began to get to know one another before I let him mark me. I hear a knock on the door while lying in bed.

"Leann, it's time to get up love. Breakfast is done," Lucius shouted. His voice is amazing.

The cook of the pack house, Angelique, is amazing! She is strict with everyone being neat and tidy before sitting at her table. I decide to wear a shirt and jean's, like everyday. I go downstairs and see the most handsome man sitting at the head of the table. We have grown so close over the last six months. I could not imagine my life without him now. I have been thinking it is time to take the next step in our strange relationship.

Addie has been teaching me how to control my magic, and I'm amazing! I can bend the trees to my will, I can pick up earth and mold it. Unfortunately, when I step out of the door I have to concentrate on keeping everything still. I almost feel like a magnet! The Forest Moon Pack has accepted my presence, so I have made friends already. I feel so at home and complete.

"Love, are you ready to go shoppin' today? You can't go around in jean's and shirts everyday," Lucius said breaking my concentration.

"But it's so cozy! I'm comfortable this way, so deal with it," I stuck my tongue out at him after I spoke back. We tease one another quite a bit, which makes our time together even better.

"Finish up and let's go darlin'. I have to stop and do a few things at the office before we get there."

I hurry and finish my bagel, put my hair up in a ponytail, and rushed out of the door. I liked going out with Lucius because when we would go out it was just us. This will be the first time to go to his office, so I'm nervous. He gets in the car and we head out.

"Lucius, can I ask you a question?"

"Ya just did but I'll let you ask another."

"Buttmunch. You know I'm really glad we have taken the time to get to know one another, but I think it's time to talk about taking the next step. Would that be okay," my voice came out shaky. I looked over at him and he had the biggest smile on his face.

"Oh of course my love! That makes me so happy! I have been enjoying getting to know who you are, but I would like to get to know you some more," he said with a smirk on his face. I blushed immediately. I've never thought about having an intimate relationship with someone, and now I have a mate!

"How will this work with me being a witch and you being a wolf? Is it going to hurt?" I began babbling questions like a lunatic. He answered them with honesty, which made me love him more. Did I just say love?

"Well I will bite on that pretty little neck of yours, so it will hurt a little, but it will only last a moment. It really depends on the timing of the marking. Most mates will mark during s*x, so it's more pleasurable than painful. It will all be up to you though darlin'."

We pull up to a huge office building, making me even more nervous. We get out and walk in, go up the elevator, and into his office. The walls are a nice cream color with his desk, book shelves, and chairs a dark brown, making the whole room look professional yet comfortable.

"So what do you do here," I asked a little hesitantly. I hope it wasn't too boring.

"Well I do nothing but paperwork mostly. The company is called Dark industries." Creepy much? "We build houses, business, mansions. Anything the clients want really."

"Oh! That sounds interesting. Do you design them or.." my voice trailed off while looking out of the window. You could see the whole city! It was absolutely stunning.

"With the clients assistance yes. They give us the general idea, my people draw it up, we work on things, and then I sign the appropriate contracts. Nothing fun. It's not as much fun as just being with you that's for sure," he quipped and gave me a smirk. Ah that smirk. I felt something in my stomach this time though, like a ball was stuck there.

"I didn't realize I had that kind of effect on you my love." What?

"What are you talking about," I questioned him quickly. I knew my face was beet red.

"Its okay to feel aroused. I enjoy making you feel like that, and when you're ready, I'll make it feel quite good," that smirk again. He began to walk towards me, but I could not move. I was stuck there, wondering what he was going to do. I wasn't ready for s*x, but I knew he would not take it that far. So what did he want?

He grabbed my chin lightly and brought my lips to his. It was gentle and loving. My first kiss was what I had always hoped it would be! Perfect! His tongue begged for entrance and I obliged. The kiss deepened, and there was that ball again. He placed his arm around my waist, bringing me in closer. There was a knock on his office door. Of course!

"Sir, here are your new contracts and your morning-" a woman in an extremely inappropriate dress barged in and stopped speaking when she saw us there. Her face became red, with anger. Like I was playing with her toy, and boy, did she want it back.

She placed the papers down and stormed out of the office. "Sh*te," Lucius yelled making me jump. "I'll be right back."

He left me there, with no explanation. Why was she so angry? Why would he be upset? I was thoroughly angry myself. The only reason for that kind of behavior is jealousy. They were together and he had not told her about me. I was nothing but a secret, something to be hidden. I began to sob and run. All through the elevator ride I could not stop, nor when I was out of the building. I ran through the crowded streets until I smacked into someone.

"I am so sorry! Please forgive me, are you okay," I apologized profusely.

"It's okay, my dumpling. I'm just glad to see you again."

That voice. That terribly annoying voice I heard every day for ten f***ing years.

Henri.