The Silver Luna

THE BATH

CHAPTER 4

I spent the short car ride with my fingers gently grasping Hreafns large pinky as I stared out the window. I had so many questions; I wondered if he could answer some of them.

“who were those men that killed my mom?…. better yet… What were they?… why did they want me?…. where are they taking me? Why did they come for me as well?” So many more questions flooded my thoughts when the car became illuminated with a red light and halted to a stop.

We were at the motel they were talking about earlier. I felt Hreafn slide his hand out of mine; I looked over at him, wanting to pull him back into the car. I felt so safe when I was near him.

‘dont go’ I pleaded in my head. He turned, almost as if he read my mind.

“I won’t be long, just going to get us all checked in… can’t take you to the front lobby looking like that,” he said gently.

My head turned to the one called Dax as my way of asking why he couldn’t be the one to check us in. He chuckled before saying,

“I’m the one with the credit card, and believe me, his bark is worse than his bite. He’s a good guy. You have nothing to fear from him. Okay,”

he rustled my hair delicately before closing the door.

“And then there were two,” said Dax mockingly.

I turned and shot him a foul look of disdain, rubbing the back of my neck. I now knew he was the one that knocked me out. He examined me for a minute before his face softened slightly.

“Yeh…. Sorry about that. You were a little out-of-control back there. Didn’t want ya hurting our future alpha… I must say little puppy, you’re stronger than you look,” he said

“future alpha?” I asked

“Oh Yeh he’s the son of our current alpha. He’ll be taking the job in a couple of years when he fully matures.” Dax answered matter-of-factly.

“I know you think you’re making sense, but you really aren’t,” I said, even more confused than I already was.

He chuckled and let out a loud groan as he stretched his muscular arms above his head before turning back around and saying,

“so little puppy, I know you probably already know my name, but I’m old school and like a formal introduction. I’m Daxner, but you can just call me Dax. The strapping young guy you seem to be enthralled with is Hreafn…what do we call you?”

“… Evaluna… but my mom always calls... called me Evie,” I replied sorrowfully.

“Hey, listen kid… I really am sorry about your mom… I wished we had gotten there sooner… Maybe we could have helped,” Dax said

He seemed remorseful; I gave him a tiny smile in appreciation for what he said when Hreafn made his way back to the car. He opened the door, on my side this time, bent down and picked me up, cradling me in his arms again.

“I can walk,” I sheepishly said

“Not with your feet cut up like that, you’re not!” he demanded.

Pain followed quickly. I only just realized how badly I injured my feet from running. Hreafn carried me all the way to the room. He handed Dax two sets of keys.

“Dax, could you open the door, please?” he asked.

“Roger that,” replied Dax.

Dax used the first key card and opened the door. Hreafn held the door open with his large foot while saying,

“Dax, take the second key and get yourself situated. I’ll meet you there soon.”

Dax nodded, turned, and walked away to find the second room, leaving me and Hreafn alone. He carried me into the room and placed me on the neatly made bed. Looking around the room, it wasn’t anything fancy. Four walls painted a dull magnolia color with a simple painting decorating them. The hardwood floors were clean, with a small rug placed at the end of the bed, which was surprisingly comfortable. Across from the bed was a small bathroom that had a bathtub with a shower head, a porcelain toilet, and simple white vanity.

Hreafn took his black dress shoes off, placed them to the side of the door, and walked into the bathroom, where he filled the bathtub. I took this moment to take a second look at Hreafn. He really was a stunning man, probably the most gorgeous man I’d ever met.

“He’s perfect,” said that voice again

I completely agreed with her, but I really didn’t have time to think about that now. I had to ask him all those questions.

“Umm… could I ask you a couple questions” I asked so quietly, I didn’t think he could hear me.

“Of course you can! But I really don’t think I will have any of the answers you’re looking for, unfortunately,” he replied

“Oh, who do you think would have the answers?” I questioned him

“Best bet, my father… you’ll more than likely meet him tomorrow… I know it’s not exactly what you were hoping to hear,” he replied sweetly.

“It’s okay, I understand,” I smiled

“Now let’s get you cleaned!” He said as he lifted me off the bed and carried me to the bathroom. He sat me on the vanity, grabbed a towel , wet it in the sink next to me, and then started to clean the cuts on my feet. I never knew a guy as large as him could be so gentle.

“best I can do with what we have, I’m afraid,” he said apologetically.

He helped me off the vanity, so I didn’t put all my weight onto my feet.

“The bath is all ready for you. I hope it’s not too hot,” he said with his hands around my waist, lifting me ever so slightly off the floor.

“I’m sure it will be fine… but umm… are you going to stay, or can I undress myself?” I joked.

I saw his eyes lower, and he went beet red and quickly let go and hurried out of the bathroom, closing the door behind him. I undressed myself and lowered my sore, aching body into the toasty warm water. I was finally alone with just my thoughts. I took this time to think about everything that had happened. My mom’s face popped into my head, and the tears fell nonstop. I just let myself grieve and cry until I didn’t have any tears left.

Hreafns (POV)

“I’m sure it will be fine … but umm… are you going to stay, or can I undress myself?” she joked.

My eyes instinctively looked down and noticed her shirt was slightly open, exposing her cleavage. I felt a stiffness grow below. My wolf tried to pounce through. I felt my face go red as I tried to push him back. I took my hands from her waist and rushed out the door, closing it behind me.

“You really need to calm down!” I demanded to my wolf

“You’re the one that looked!” He stated

“I didn’t mean to… look. We both need to calm down. Nothing is going to happen.” I said

“I can’t promise anything …. But I’ll try,” my wolf growled reluctantly.

I flopped myself on the bed. I smelt that sweet, alluring aroma. Turning onto my stomach, I pressed my nose into the white covers and inhaled the heavenly smell.

“Why does she smell so good … her smell is making me crazy,” I said while inhaling

About an hour passed when the door to the bathroom clicked as it opened. I shot up to a seating position and turned to face the bathroom. With the door ajar, I saw her silver hair fall to the side as she popped her head from behind the door. I noticed her eyes were swollen and puffy, her nose slightly red.

“She’s been crying,” whimpered my wolf

She stood behind the door for a time, confusing me.

“Is everything okay?” I asked her

“Yes… it’s just… I… I don’t have a change of clothes,” she answered, slightly embarrassed. The door creaked open. She was standing there, water dripping down her smooth white skin. Her body wrapped in a small cream towel. I sat there in shock for a few seconds before coming to.

“Oh… oh, right! …here take this,” I said while taking off my shirt.

“It’s not completely clean, but it will do in a pinch… we will get you some fresh clothes in the morning,” I said while walking toward her to give her the shirt.

She jumped back quickly. Her face was bright red from blushing. She looked adorable when flustered. I handed her my shirt and went back to laying on the bed.

Evaluna (POV)

The tears finally stopped falling, and the water was now cold. I lifted myself out of the water and stepped onto the bath mat, grabbed the clean towel off the rack, and wrapped myself in it. I looked around and noticed I had nothing clean to change into. I opened the door just enough to poke my head out.

“Is everything okay?” He asked

I was hesitant to answer, slightly embarrassed.

“Yes… it’s just… I … i don’t have anything to change into,”

I let go of the door, and it swung completely open to reveal my wet body, just covered by a towel. I could feel Hreafns eyes on me, which made me feel self-conscious.

“Oh… oh, right! … Here, take this,” he said while taking his shirt off to reveal his perfectly muscular body.

“It’s not completely clean, but it will do in a pinch… we will get you some fresh clothes in the morning,”

My face went hot as he walked towards me. Before I knew it, my body jerked back as he held his hand out to give me his shirt. I snatched the shirt from his hand and shut the door as fast as I could.

Draping his large shirt over my head, I smelt the most amazing smell. After pulling my arms through the oversized sleeves, I lifted them to my nose and took a deep and long sniff.

“What an enticing smell,” I whispered.

It was Hreafn… he smelt like rich dark chocolate and…

“Mmmm… vanilla, my favorite,” I said, burying nose in the shirt.

“He smells so good, Evaluna. I want him to be ours,” the voice said again.

“I must be suffering from ptsd or something.” I thought

“your not crazy Evaluna. I am a part of you, as much as you will be a part of me,” she said gently.

“Who…" Who are you?” I asked

“I am your wolf,” she answered

“My wolf… okay… I really have gone insane… it must be the shock,” I said, shaking my head.

I raised my head to look at myself in the mirror when I saw glowing purple eyes staring back at me. I lifted my hand to touch my eyelid and whispered,

“H-how is this possible?”

I felt fear and confusion course through my body.

‘Maybe Hreafn will know what’s going on,’ I thought

I rushed to the door and placed my hand on the door handle, but before I opened the door, a thought came to me.

‘What if he thinks I’m insane…. Or some kind of monster… I don’t know him very well. He may not hurt me, but he could leave me stranded.’

“He won’t… you are going to belong to him and he to you,”

It was that voice again.

“SHUT UP… STOP!”

I must have yelled because before I knew it, the door to the bathroom ripped open, sending me falling to the tile floor.

“WHAT HAPPENED!” Hreafn yelled, full of worry. He saw me on the floor and extended his hand. I hesitated.

‘Are my eyes still glowing?’

I clasped his hand tightly as he pulled me to my feet. I quickly glanced in the mirror and saw my eyes were still glowing. I pushed him back and covered my face before saying,

“Stay away…. I’m…. I’m a monster!”

“No, you’re not” he was so tender with his words. My hands dropped from my face as I lifted my gaze to meet his.

“You must have so many questions,” he said in his deep, tender voice.

He scooped me up in his arms again and walked me to the bed, and sat me down.

“I’ll answer all that I can,” he said while slumping himself next to me.

I felt his bare arms lean against my shoulder, sending tingles through my arm.

I plucked up all my courage to speak

“Please don’t think I’m crazy when I say this…. I’ve been hearing a voice in my head. It sounds like me, but at the same time, it doesn’t.” I paused, letting what I had just said sink in.

He didn’t look shocked at all, more like I was making complete sense. I continued to explain,

“She said she’s my wolf and that you-” I stopped feeling flushed, thinking of what to say. I couldn’t say that ‘he would belong to me.’

“That you would understand…" "And then I looked in the mirror and saw my eyes glowing…" "It's not normal … none of this is!” I finished taking a deep breath. I looked at him in anticipation, waiting for him to call me insane or worse. He placed his hand on top of my head again before saying,

“I know this is gonna be a lot to take in, so bear with me…" "From what I can tell, you are a werewolf. What kind I’m not sure, but I can tell you’re different. Most werewolves, myself included, don’t speak to their wolves until their eighteenth birthday. From how you look, you couldn’t be older than sixteen, so it was very surprising to see that you half shifted the first time we met. You must be something special for my father to send me to collect you, as well as for the other werewolves wanting you so badly. I’m just glad they didn’t find you.”

“Werewolves… that actually makes things a lot clearer… and they actually did find me, but something scared them off, I believe… I’m not sure what tho” I explained

“do you think your father would know more, like who those men were? Why were they after me?” I said while getting to my knees to get closer to his face.

“Uh… may-maybe,” he said, slightly flustered.

“sorry” I said, sitting back down.

“so you’re a werewolf to” I asked quickly, trying to change the subject.

I felt a hand caress my lower back just before being lifted. I was straddling his lap,face to face.

“You tell me,” he said in a devilish tone.

I examined his face and saw his once amber eyes were now a deep shade of maroon, and his teeth were sharp. They looked like wolf canines. With my finger, I brushed his top lip lightly until I reached his baring fang, and I pressed my finger on the edge. It was so sharp that I pricked my finger, drawing a little blood. His hand fell atop of mine. He turned it over, exposing my palm, then leaned down and with his tongue, he licked my hand from the wrist all the way to my bloody finger before placing his full, soft lips over the tip and sucking it gently. I let out a quiet moan. His hand on my lower back slid down lower while his tongue danced around my whole finger. The pleasure I felt was undescribable. I felt a tingle down in the lower region. I stroked my hand across his bare chest, accidentally brushing past his n****e. He groaned, picked me up, and threw me onto the bed.

I was on my back with him looking down at me, our legs intertwined, when he said,

“We…. We have … to stop,” he said, exasperated.

I really didn’t want to, but I knew he was right. We barely knew each other. I had been through one hell of a day. I wasn't using my brain properly, and I knew he didn't want to take advantage of the situation. I nodded, and he slumped down next to me and let out a long sigh.

“You know, I just realized … I don’t even know your name,” he chuckled

“You’re right,” I giggled. “my name is Evaluna, but most people call me Evie,”

“Eva…Luna, it’s perfect… but I would rather call you… luna,” he said smiling.

He was covering his face with his arm, but I could tell he was blushing. I chuckled quietly to myself before saying,

“Sounds good to me,”

His smile got bigger, and then he sat up and started to leave the bed. Without thinking, I threw my arms around his waist and held tightly.

“Please …. Please stay here… I need you.”

He sat back down and lay his hands over the top of mine.

“Okay, I’ll stay,”

I let go before he turned himself to face me and lay back, placing his head on the pillow. He patted the pillow next to him while saying,

“Get some rest, little Luna,”

I placed my head on the pillow and snuggled myself into his chest, taking in the scent of chocolate and vanilla, and drifted off into a warm, deep sleep.