The Lost Luna

Chapter Nine

He sighed, moving my arms in front of me but not letting them go. He looked down at them, his thumbs rubbing my skin in circular motions. It felt so good I had little goosebumps forming where he touched. f**k, am I starting to like him? I couldn’t fall for someone who has such distain for my own kind. Even though my kind is his kind. He doesn’t see it that way. “I don’t know how to start this, and I know that its just a start. I am sorry for how I have acted towards omegas. I have never meant it the way it has come out. I also have fixed how it comes across or how I deliver what I mean in my own head. I would sit here and start to explain what I mean when I say the things I do. But I know you aren’t ready to hear them, and that’s more than fair. I will be here when you are ready to hear me out though. Anytime day or night I will be here for you Annabella.” I looked at him with shock, my eyes wide. He tucked my piece of hair behind my ear again and let his hand linger. Without thinking about it, I closed my eyes and leaned into his touch. It felt warm and soft, like it was meant to be there.

When I opened my eyes, his face was almost touching mine, his eyes almost closed. He leaned his forehead against mine and I could feel his breath on my lips. I bit my bottom lip, a habit I unfortunately have developed, and I felt a low growl from him. Even though I have never kissed anyone I am pretty sure this is how it happens, and in the moment I would one hundred percent be okay kissing Blake. We were interrupted by Cassie walking into the kitchen, and I came to my senses and jumped away from him. “Thank you future alpha, I will make sure to clean the kitchen.” I bowed my head and went and stood next to her. Needing her for support and comfort almost, but I didn’t know what from. He looked at us for a moment, but then sighed and left. I let out the breath I didn’t realize I was holding and looked at Cassie with a do not start look.

“So, I can’t NOT talk about it” Cassie said randomly after about an hour of helping me in the kitchen. We had completely cleaned up Blake’s mess in silence, and I had started the birthday cake and she had started getting everything together for breakfast. I sighed and turned around, I felt tears in my eyes. “I think I am broken, or breaking, or something. There is something very wrong with me. I hate him Cassie, I hate him so much. But the past few days I don’t know, I don’t know. I think I might be going crazy.” I felt a tear fall down my cheek but didn’t wipe it. I felt frozen. She came over and hugged me, resting her chin on the top of my head, short girl problems. She chuckled and I pulled back so I could see her face. I might actually hit her. “There is nothing wrong with you Annabella. There’s also nothing wrong with developing feelings for someone out of the blue.” She looked around before lowering her voice, “listen I know you have crushed on Benjamin for years, but you turn eighteen tomorrow. It might be time to tune into some instincts.” I raised my eyebrow in confusion. She sighed and shook her head, leading us over to the small table in the kitchen and we sat down.

“Does it feel like when you are around him that he’s basically a magnet?” I shook my head yes. “His touch feels crazy good, you feel different when he is near you.” I shook my head yes again, “his smell has changed…” she veered off. No, no, no, no. “No, no. No. No. No. No. No. No.” I sat back in my chair. That is not possible, what she is hinting at is not possible. “Sweetie, he’s an alpha. His wolf is naturally stronger and let’s face it you’ve always been… different. Its very possible that you are feeling the connection already. He probably does too. I mean, you cannot tell me that he wasn’t in here making soup the same night you say you are sick. That man has never done anything like that for anyone.” I just sat there, I couldn’t move or say anything. “But can I give you some advice?” I nodded my head yes, still unable to find any words. “Don’t give into him so easily. Make him change for the better. He will, it might not be instantly or easy, but he can be a better person because of you. But don’t lose yourself to him either. If he can’t give you what you deserve, sever the bond and find someone who does love you, because there are a ton of people who love you.” She patted my hand and smiled at me. “Now c’mon, you got a cake to finish, and we need to get breakfast served.” An omega never stops.