The Lost Luna

Chapter Seven

Blake’s POV

“It’s getting late, we should probably head back to the packhouse.” She said quickly getting up. “I still have to cook Benjamin’s birthday cake and wrap his presents, on top of making sure everything is ready for breakfast in the morning. If you want you can go ahead, I know you are a lot faster. I am fine and will be okay on my own. I’m used to it.” She smiled politely, bowing her head. I shook my head no, “I am certain that my father would disown me, and my mother would skin me alive I did that. Besides, I’m not used to being alone and I could use the company on the way back.”

We had been walking for about ten minutes in complete silence, until it hit me. She was making him a birthday cake. She didn’t have to, he has parents to do that, she wanted to. Did she have feelings for him? Did he have the same feelings? Were they in a relationship? Xavier growled, furious of the thought of his mate with another man. “So, Benjamin. Are you really baking him a birthday cake?” I asked quietly, making sure to keep my eyes anywhere but on her. “Yes. Why? Are you jealous?” I looked at her and she had the most brilliant smile. I don’t know if I have actually ever seen her truly smile. It was one of the best sights. After a second it went away. “Oh, I was only kidding, don’t freak out. Yes, I bake all the omegas a cake on their birthday. I enjoy baking so it’s a fun thing for me.” I let out the breath I had been holding.

“If I am being totally honest, up until the past couple of days I had prayed he would be my mate. I know he’s just an omega in your eyes, but he is very kind and loyal. He is one of my best friends. But I know he’s not. I don’t know how I know, but I know. He told me he would accept me as a chosen mate if we weren’t true mates, but I don’t like the aspect of a chosen mate. Especially so soon after turning eighteen. Secretly I don’t think I could ever take a chosen mate. Even if mine rejected me, I would live alone. I have always felt that the bond of the soul mate is something we shouldn’t just… chose.” She was looking at the ground. My heart shattered hearing all of it. The fact she had wanted him to be her mate, and the fact that I am hearing that she wouldn’t ever try to find some sort of happiness after. I don’t know if I could do that to her. I don’t know if I could make her my Luna though. Put her in that much danger.

I didn’t realize we were already back in town; I had been so lost in my own thought. “I am so sorry; I don’t know why I said all of that to you. Thank you for walking me home future alpha, I will make sure your parents know you did the right thing.” She bowed her head and all but ran away from me. I just watched her disappear from my view. When I couldn’t see her anymore, I went back to the packhouse to take a hot shower to clear my head. I only had two days to come to a decision about what I was going to do.

I had just made it to my apartment when Sam came running up to me. “Yo, Blake. I need to talk to you man” I opened my door and motioned for him to come inside. He sat down on the couch in the living room like he had done so many times. Before he could say anything, Anthony walked in without even knocking. If it had been anyone else, I would have chewed them out, but he’s my best friend and future beta. Sam cleared his throat, “I am so sorry that Markis growled at you, and I swear it was all him. He wouldn’t even tell me why, but he just took over. I have never experienced anything like that. I am so so sorry man.” I walked over to him and patted his shoulder. “Its alright Sam, he was only doing what he is supposed to.” He looked up at me confused. I sat down on the chair opposite of him. I noticed him looking at Anthony and turned around. He must have figured it out, as he was looking at me smiling.

“Sam, you come from a long line of gammas. Generations and generations long, I assume you know the answer to your own questions. It’s a gamma’s main duty to protect his Luna.” It took him a second to really grasp what I was saying, then when he got it, he gasped. “But how do you know that? How does my wolf know that? She’s not even eighteen yet.” His eyes were wide as he ran his hand through his blonde hair. “Because Annabella isn’t your typical wolf.” I turned my head sharply to see my mother and Anthony’s mother standing in the doorway.

“What do you mean, she’s not a typical wolf?” I asked, I need to know. Susie smiled and shook her head no, “I’m sorry boys but that is not something we can tell you, as we do not know ourselves. It’s something you will all have to find out, as she doesn’t know either. I believe her first shift will be our first clue and point us where we need to go.” I groaned and rolled my eyes, of course it’s not something simple. “Son, I have kind of wondered you two were fated ever since you were both small. I have also heard you talking about rejecting her. I understand that you think you will be keeping her safe by doing so, but listen to me when I tell you, you will be putting her in even more danger. I have also heard the way you talk about omegas, so don’t expect her to just fall in love with you as soon as she feels the bond. She’s very head strong and holds her own very well. You WILL have to win her.” My mother looked proud talking about her.

“Okay, if y’all don’t know what she is, or what it is that makes her special, how the hell do you know she is special?” Anthony asked a question I hadn’t thought of yet. Our mothers just looked at us and left. What the actual f**k?