My tortured Luna

Chapter 10

Sages POV

I wake up in the warm arms of my mate. The sun makes its way through the closed curtains. I brush my hand up and down his bare chest, his breathing deep and slow. I look at his face, his hair is falling down his forehead. Small scars cover his neck and I feel the need to lick it. I frown and pull away from him.

He doesn't want me. He made that perfectly clear to me the first day. So why did he kiss me yesterday and bath me last night? I know his body wants me, I can see his erection almost every time we are near. And Sia tells me his wolf is sweet and wants her. So why the bipolar behavior? Cold and angry one minute and sweet and loving the next.

I climb out of the bed before heading to the bathroom. 'Do you know why?' I ask my wolf although I don't expect her to tell me. 'Cain says he has a hard time trusting people.'' She sighs, just as frustrated as me. I sit down on the toilet and do my business before heading to my closet. Valeria gave me some more clothes, but it's not really my style. She likes her clothes tight and stylish. I like mine comfortable rather than stylish. I find some underwear before looking through the closet and I finally find a cute sundress with a good length. I put it on but gasp when I feel his hands on my waist.

"Good morning." His voice is hoarse. He turns me around and peck my lips before nudging his nose into my neck. He inhales my scent and growls lowly. He kisses my marking spot before pulling away.

"I have some meetings today, so Jayden will look after you." He tells me while getting dressed.

"I still can't go out?" The happiness from before is faltering. Why can't I just go?

"I already told you, it's not safe for you to be out of this house. We have regular rouge attacks, and I don't want to see you hurt." He gives me a dashing smile. God I hate how handsome he looks.

"Really? I thought you loved how handsome I look?" The smirk on his face makes him look impossibly handsome. Uh what's wrong with me!

"I can take care of myself, you saw that yesterday." I try to reason with him but to no vain.

"Sage, just do as I tell you. Stay here with Jayden and I will send Valeria up to discuss your dress." He says and I frown.

"What dress?"

"Your dress for the binding ceremony. It's on friday." I totally forget! On friday, less than 3 days away?

"Yes. You will be fine. I have to go now, see you this afternoon and then we can go train together?" My eyes snap to his and my smile is wide. Omg yes! I would love that! He gives me another handsome smile before pecking my lips. He turns around and open the door. Jayden is on the other side, waiting.

"Don't let her out of your sight." He growls threatening to him. I can see Valens' furious face and Jayden nods. Jayden walks in and gives me a smile.

"Good morning, Luna." He makes a small bow and I cringe.

"Jay, please stop. Just call me Sage and no bowing. I'm not your Queen."

"Yet." He says with a wink. But he listens to me and uses my name.

"Valeria will join us in a hour, what would you like to do?" He asks me like I actually have a saying.

"Why are you asking me? You should me asking Valens what I'm allowed to do." I snort out sarcastically. I feel trapped in this big, luxurious room. The television is the size of a small Fiat 500 and the bathroom is bigger than the basement I spent my life in.

"I know he can seem a little.. controlling but it's only because he cares about you, Sage. He's a good man." He points out. I sit down on the bed and Jayden follows behind. I look at the window, the wind is blowing mildly in the trees.

"I just feel like I'm in another prison. I don't have a say here either." I feel the tears pricking my eyes but I fight them back.

"And he's so hot and cold all the time. One minute he looks like he wants to strangle me and the next he kisses me and calls me love." I sigh. This mate bond is f*****g with my head.

"He has been through a lot and so have you. I think you will both realize that you will be each others savings." He gives my hand a squeeze and I give him a smile.

"I hope so."

"Look, why don't I give you a tour of the house?" He rises from the bed and holds out his hand for me. I grin before taking his hand. He's much more forthcoming than Valens and sweet. Sia is growling at my thoughts. 'He's not our mate.' She sneers. 'Of course not. I didn't mean it like that.' I retort.

We take the elevator down to the foyer. Omegas is cleaning and decorating the place with white roses. I look around, only now realizing the beauty of this place.

"Are they decorating for the binding ceremony?" I ask Jayden who is watching me.

"Yes, Valens wanted white roses to match your fur." He explains and I smile. So he can be romantic after all. Jayden takes me to the kitchen and introduces me to the staff. They all seem nice and forthcoming. Chloe is also working in the kitchen and she prepares my breakfast.

"You need to tell us your favorite foods, Luna. It will be an honor to serve you." The chef, Kathrine, says to me with a smile.

"Thank you, but you don't need to make a big effort for me. I don't really have any favorites." I explain and her smile falters. She looks at Jayden and he gives her a nod.

"Of course, Luna. We will do our best." She turns around before I get the chance to say thanks. I look at Jayden and he gives me a small smile. We walk out of the kitchen and then he shows me the dining room. The place is big. Beige marble decorates the floor and the walls. Different sized tables is placed all around.

"Do the pack members eat in here?" I wonder.

"Yes, Valens likes to have his members here. And the pack members love it too. Everyone is allowed to enter the pack house whenever they like. We usually eat breakfast and dinner together." Jayden explains everything to me. This pack is so different from Jacks. No one was allowed to enter the pack house unless it was omegas. Suddenly, Jayden's phone starts ringing.

"Excuse me, just one moment." He gives me a smile and walks away. I look around the dining room. Paintings is hanging on walls, golden chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I walk out in the foyer again and look at the decor.

"You missed the Queen, Clarissa. She was just in here with Jay. You should have seen her, walking in like she owns everything." The voice appears from around the corner. I move closer.

"Uh I figured. She's just a w***e. Imagine we have to serve her like she's the most important person in the world. I heard she has some ugly scars. I wonder why Valens even wants her." A shrill voice answers.

"She did, it was huge and covers most of her face. I heard he haven't even slept with her yet, I bet he's disgusted by her." The first voice says. Uh I hate this kind of girls.

"I think she's sweet." A familiar voice says. I know this voice, it's Chloe.

"Shut up Chloe, you have had a thing for Valens since forever. You should hate her guts just like us." The second voice hiss.

"I don't hate her, she's really nice and she doesn't boss you around like other Lunas." Chloe defends me.

"Oh sure, she's just a saint. She's nothing but Jacks leftovers and I bet Valens will be running back to me any minute now." The second voice says again. Wow, so he actually slept with her?

"Clarissa, he hasn't touched you since he found her. I don't think you should get your hopes up." The first voice mocks.

"He will, he can't resist me. He will never sleep with that whore." Clarissa growls.

"Don't call her that!" Chloe shouts. I look around the corner and see a tall, skinny blond girl raising her hand. I move fast and stop her hand from slapping Chloe. I growl when I grab her arm and she gasps.

"Don't you dare touch her." I sneer through gritted teeth. The girl looks frightened at first, but then she composes herself and she looks at me with a smirk. I'm some inches taller than her. I release her arm.

"Oh, so you're our Queen? What a sorry excuse of one. You look like a trashed w***e. Oh that's right, that's exactly what you are." She snarls and take a step back from me. She looks at her friend and Chloe steps behind me. I smirk at her pitiful attempt to harass me.

"I have heard worse." I say with a smile and she frowns. Not what you expected, huh?

"Hah. I was just telling the girls about my relationship with Valens. We are a thing, you know? We love each other and he promised to make me his Queen." She smirks and gets a little yes from her friend. But her smirk falters when she doesn't get the reaction she was hoping for.

"Great, then you can have him. If he wants you?" I ask her with a smile. She looks flustered and then she growls.

"You are a stupid w***e. What does he even see in you? You look like a monster with that scar!" She hisses. She raise her hand again and try to slap me. But her hand is caught by Jayden. Her face pales and she looks at her friend for help. But the friend is already gone.

"Looking for trouble, Clarissa?" Jayden ask in a low, threatening voice. She whimpers and shake her head.

"If Valens hear about this, you are dead." He growls and releases her hand. She runs away in a hurry., Jayden turns around and look me over.

"Are you hurt?" Concern drip from his words but I shake my head.

"No, and I had it under control, Beta-boy." I slap his shoulder. He only shake his head while laughing. I turn my attention to Chloe.

"Thanks for sticking up for me." I give her a smile and she hugs me. My body tense from the sudden act but she's gone in a second.

"So, the tour?" I ask Jayden. I look at him but he's eyes is glazed. He's mind linking.

"Valens wants to see you." He sigh out. f**k, what now?