The Boundary Line

Chapter 11

I woke up with a gasp, as I sat up right in my bed. My heart racing, I looked around my bright room, sun coming through my curtains, I remembered my dream.

It was horrible. But I didn't understand it. All I dream about was red eyes. They belonged to a creature, but all I saw was fully blood red eyes. I just saw red eyes, I try to see any trace of white parts or anything, but I saw nothing. Even though I don't want to admit it, I couldn't shake off the feeling that those eyes meant something. That wasn't just some pointless dream.

Ridding my head from those spine shivering thoughts, I stretched my arms over my hand, releasing the strained muscles in my back. Rubbing my blurry eyes, I glanced at my alarm clock on my bedside table, and nearly fell out of my bed.

Oh f**k. It was:34 pm! Tristan and a few of his pack members are supposed to be arriving at 2:00 pm. f**k, how could I be so careless. I thought I set my alarm for 9:00!

I got rid of my blanket that covered off my sweaty body and rushed to open my curtains. The sun hit me with full force as I pulled the blinds to the side and opened up my balcony door. I stepped out into the fresh air and closed my eyes, enjoying how the hot sun soaked into my skin.

My eyes suddenly few open and my heart went into over drive, as very excited, but at the same time nerve racking thoughts came into my mind. In less than two hours, I will be seeing him. Tristan. My wolf yipped with excitement.

"Finally", she howled, just as excited as I was to see our Mate. The past few days has been hard for her, Tristan and his wolf is all she has been whining about.

"Yeah', I breath, agreeing with my wolf. I could feel her pacing around in my mind, nervous and excited to see Tristan again. Turning back, I left the warming balcony and practically skipped into my room. I laughed at myself, shaking my head. It wasn't until now, that I had realized just how much I have missed Tristan., I mean I haven't had a actual conversation with him.

Shifting my head to my right, I looked at my bed. 

Last night I didn't get back to my house until 1:00 am, in the morning. Ari took forever to find something to wear, but finally she had managed to put something together. I smiled thoughtfully, as I remember Ari shoveling through her clothes, for something perfect to wear.

My mind drifts to another direction as I wonder who from The Dark Moon Pack is going to be her Mate. I sighed in relief as I knew I wasn't the only one mated to someone from the enemy Pack. At least Aria will going to be with me.

As I rub my eyes again, I make my way to my bathroom, opposite my closet and begin to wash my face. Looking into the mirror, I see a pair of bright blue eyes staring back at me. Knowing my Mate is near, I feel more alive.

As I gaze into the mirror, I can't help but wonder how someone ordinary like me, gets a Mate like Tristan. Tristan truly is beautiful, with his gorgeous black hair, captivating dark brown eyes and a very, very muscled body. I started to find myself feeling not good enough for him. While Tristan looks like a god, I...I look like Luce. Nothing special.

I sighed and walk out of my bathroom and put on a pair of shorts and a shirt. Combing my black hair, I roughly tie it into a messy pony tail. Walking out of my door, with many thoughts in my head, I went down stairs to a empty house. I slightly tilt my head in the air and sniff. I smell the stale scent of my dad orange and musk. He hasn't been in the house for a few hours.

"Dad?" I try to mind link. I hear a fuzzy sound and then my dad calm voice filtered through my mind.

"Finally, you're awake", he chuckles. I pull a face while I wander into the kitchen. I skip over to the fruit bowl sitting on the bench and pick up a healthy green apple. A apple a day keeps the doctor away. I love to say his phrase whenever I am eating an apple.

"Sure I am" I reply happily as I sink my teeth into the apples crunchy goodness and went towards the front door. Pushing open, a wave of heat hit me and I smile brightly to the sky. Today is going to be a good day.

I jump off the porch, while still munching on my nearly finished apple. Did I really eat it that fast?

I hear my dad laughing through the link. "I'm over the Alpha Mike house, if you want to come over." I shake my head in agreement, but then realize he can't see.

I didn't wanted to go to Alpha Mike house. I think whenever I go to his house or see him, he will just going to give me lecture of how Tristan is. I know he wants good for me, but it's too annoying. The reason might be that since I was little I always hate when people give me their advice. I know they meant for good for me but I just hate it. Why don't I hate it. When I was 16 years old, a old lady said that my dress was not good and I should change it. At that time, I was wearing crop top and rip jeans.

I reply"sure dad, I'm on my way". Hearing my dad say bye and shut off our mind link. I throw my finished apple in a near by bin and continue walking to the Alpha house.

Looking around, I saw that everything is all so tidy. The outside of all the houses are neatly arranged and the grass has been cut. Even though the whole pack hates Tristan and his pack, they still make the effort of making our village respectable.

I mean our village is always clean and looking nice. But today it's looking extra good.

I glance ahead and saw the Alpha house. Reaching the house, I walk around the back to be greeted with a huge clearing, Alpha house backyard.. I was more beautiful. I gasp at house it was so beautiful. There are tables and seats set out, and everything is decorated a see a make shift stage, obviously where the Alphas will stand.

I touch my hair, as my mind wonders to the fact that Tristan had a big boulder, rock platform, when we went there. I groaned in frustration as my wolf started mental images of how good our Mate looked, how strong and dangerous he appeared standing on the boulder. Just by thinking about him, a small moan came out of my mouth.

I look over at the bunch of people that were gathered away from me. My easy smile slips off my face. I sigh sadly as I see angry, disapproving looks on their faces, clearly not happy that The Dark Moon Pack are coming. None of my pack, I don't think will forgive Tristan dad, for killing my mom. Their Beta Mate.

Swallowing my depressing thoughts, I walk over to the group gathered by the forest, to see Aria and Jake among them. As soon as I approach, Ari spy me. Running over to me, she jumps on me laughing.

I couldn't help but laugh, as i stumbled back a bit to regain my balance, as Ari cling to me.

"Oh my gosh, isn't this exciting? They are finally going to be here!" Ari whispers to me in a excited tone. I matched her excited smile as we edge away from the group and into the forest.

"Have you told anyone yet?" I asked curiously as we took a seat on a tree, that looked like it had fallen down from a previous storm.

Ari knew that i was asking whether or not she has told anyone about her Mate. Glancing around quickly to make sure no one was around, Ari gaze settled on me, as she quickly shook her head.

"No, you are the only who knows'', she mumbled, staring at the ground, deep in thought.

"I want to be sure, I mean what if this is all a big misunderstanding?" Aria glance at me, her big green eyes filled with sudden doubt and worry. I smiled reassuringly and gripped her hand.

"Ari listen to me" I said softly. "If your wolf says your Mate is near, then listen to her, Okay? Before I met Tristan my wolf was on edge too. Every time his name was mentioned, I would get this funny feeling, my wolf knew something was up but kept quiet." I explained, while keeping my eyes firmly on Ari.

"Your Mate is coming today Aria Cain, so don't underestimate your wolf!" I stated, jumping up from the tree and pulling a relieved Ari with me.

"Okay" she told herself, while dusting off the dirt on her hands. She looked at me and smiled brightly. Something sparkling in her eyes.

"My Mate is coming tonight!" she announced happily. I smiled lightly at my happy friend and started making our way back to the Alpha house.

"I wonder if he's hot" I chuckle softly, as I hear Ari mumble as we exit from the line of trees and walk into the large clearing, where half of the pack is gathered surrounding something.

"I wonder what happening?" Aria asks aloud as she turns to look at me frowning. I shook my head, and finally reach the group, that I could now see was surrounding Alpha Mike. Pushing through the people, Alpha Mike heavy eyes instantly fall on me, as I look at him with a confused expression. Before I could ask what was happening my Alpha spoke in his blooming authoritative voice.

"It appears Alpha Tristan ans his pack members are going to be arriving earlier then thought" he announced loud enough so the rest of us could hear, but he kept his gaze firmly on me. I waited for Alpha Mike to continue.

"The Patrols just notified me, that The Dark Moon Pack had just crossed The Boundary Line, no longer than ten minutes ago". Mike finally removed his stormy grey eyes from me as he raked over the pack, clearly not finished.

"I suggest that all of you finish of any final adjustments and go get ready. At their pace, Alpha Tristan should be here in about an hour." My heart fluttered at the sound of Tristan name. My wolf was howling with joy, as the thought of seeing Tristan appealed greatly to her and also me.

Oh s**t. I gulped and turned to Ari. She looked at me and smiled wickedly.

"Let's go!" I nodded, my body shivering in nervous, as Ari and I began to walk our way through the sea of people. Before we got far, Alpha Mike voice rang out stopping us mid step. I turned confused, and was shocked as Alpha Mike eyes were already on me. His stormy grey eyes. What does he want from me now?

"Remember, Alpha Tristan is here only for the reason of investigating our pack about the killing of his pack member and maybe another reason too".

I shook slightly as Mike eyes cut right through me. I knew exactly what he meant when he said about the other reason. He was referring to Alpha Tristan being my Mate. taking my away from the Alpha motionless gaze, I looked around to see that my pack was staring at me with sympathy and weariness. I didn't wanted their sympathy at all and they obviously picked up on Alpha Mike double meaning in his statement.

Forcing a small smile at them, I pulled Aria out of the crowd and began to walk towards my house. Glancing at Ari, I noticed that she was paying no attention what so ever to me. I growled and pinch her arms playfully. Aria seemed to snap out if what ever she was in and looked at me.

"Sorry, I just can't stop thinking about him" she praised. I smiled happily and agreed wit her. As we reached her house, she hugged me quickly and pulled back looking me in the eyes.

"Meet you out here?" I nodded, agreeing with Ari as she mentioned her house. Saying goodbye, I quickly ran to my house which was just down the road. Opening the door, I skidded through the house. Dimly realizing the house was empty, I took the stairs two at a time. Bouncing down to the end of the hall, I burst into my room and hurry to my closet.

Smiling like a maniac, I grabbed the white dress that was picked out last night, and went to my undies and bra draw for some white undergarments. I grinned in victory as I spotted a pair of white cotton pair in the bottom of the draw.

I never liked lacy undies. In my opinion they are just so itchy and uncomfortable.

Snatching my clothes, I bounded over to my bathroom.

"I can feel him" my wolf whispered, excitement and longing heavy in her tone. My breath faltered a bit, as I turned the dial of the shower to the right temperature.

It was all so surreal now. I would be seeing Tristan in over half an hour and I wasn't even ready. Stripping quickly I slipped in the shower and sighed in pleasure as the hot water poured down on my tense muscle.

Grabbing my hair wash, from the shelf attached to the corner of the shower, I squirted the strawberry and vanilla liquid gel on my hand. Slapping it to my hair, I scrubbed and messaged the foamy soap around, before quickly rinsing it out and moving onto the conditioner.

Humming to a random tune, I grabbed my razor and carefully shaved my legs making sure not to miss a spot and not to cut myself. Smiling, I gave myself one last rinse before turning off the heavenly water. Stepping out, I look for my fluffy white towel. I took the white towel and wrapped around me as I dried myself off.

I huffed out a breath, and reached for my white bra and panties on the bench. As I slipped on the light, cotton dress, I couldn't help but remember the shock and awe in Tristan eyes as he looked at me. It was like he never expected to find me.

I bit my lips as my mind also wandered to how distant and cold Tristan looked. Like he put up a mental barrier and never let anybody in, like he was reserved or something. Like he has avoid any emotions.

Shaking my head, I escaped the mind aching thoughts. Walking out of my bathroom fully dressed I walked over to my mirror and started towel drying my hair. Glancing into the mirror, I thought whether or not to wear my hair down. Chewing my lips, I decided to just leave it down in its normal wavy curls.

"I wonder if he is going to look better than he did, when we last saw him". my wolf said with light lust in her voice. I gasped and could feel my cheeks lightly heat up at my wolf perverted thoughts. I have to not let my wolf take control of me when Tristan comes, or she can do anything stupid and I don't want that.

But I secretly let my thoughts drift to how handsome he is going to look. I find it hard to believe Tristan ever looking...not good. Tristan is just so...hot.

Chuckling lightly, I decided to not apply any makeup beside a layer of clear lip gloss. Glancing in the mirror, I smiled lightly with the girl staring back at me. In all honesty, I have never been the type of girl to dress up. I never felt the need to impress anybody. But it's just that today is different.

Walking to my closet again, I slipped my feet into the whit flats and with one last look in the mirror, I admired the dress that Jake has suggested. the white summer dress fell to mid thigh, and was slightly tight around the stomach and chest area, making my chest look slightly bigger than normal. My black hair was half way dry now. My eyes glow for me, as once again I thought how someone so ordinary looking like me, got a handsome god of a Mate like Tristan.

Dismissing the bad thoughts, I built up my courage and went down stairs. Walking into the kitchen, I noticed that my dad was there waiting for me. I haven't seen him all day.

"Hey dad", I said my voice sounding weak as it was currently buried in his chest, as I hugged him.

"You look beautiful Luce" dad stated softly, looking at me with loving eyes, ignoring my greeting.

"Just like your mom".

My eyes softened sadly, as he mentioned his Mate. I noticed that the sun was dimmer than before and was now resting behind the trees.

"You ready?" dad asked as we made our way to the Alpha Mike house. I looked up at dad to see him looking at me with his concerned green eyes. I sighed and slowly nodded.

"Yeah, tonight going to be interesting", I admitted chucking as my dad booming laughter escaped his chest.

"You got that right, kiddo".

We began small talk, when I suddenly remember that I had to wait for Aria.

"Oh dad, I just remembered I had to stop by at Aria", I claimed, stopping my steps. I looked at dad, as dad looked around as if there was some sort of danger, before turning to me with an hard, protective gaze.

"You go straight to Aria" he demanded. Dad is always carefree and light, but all of a sudden he been anxious and alert, ever since I smelt the off the unfamiliar scent a few nights ago.

"Quickly" dad said. I nodded and began to walk away from dad.

Giving him a wave, I made my way to Aria. As I approached he house, I heard yelling. Both my wolf and I were on full alert. I went inside the house, run up stairs to see what was happening.

"Edwin, give me back my shoes now!" I went to Aria room to see laughing Jake holding a black shoes in the air, and a very angry Aria jumping in the air trying to reach her shoes. I burst out laughing at the sight, making both of their heads snap in my direction.

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This is one of the longest that I have written. I took me almost 3 hours to be done with it. In next chapter, Tristan will going to come.