You're my Mate?

Pack Problems and True Feelings.

We finally pulled down the driveway home only to find Jessica arguing with a male pack member while Lucas stood there watching. I was shocked to see her looking so angry and vengeful. She looked like she was ready to kill the next person who spoke or even looked at her wrong. Lucas didn’t looked fazed. In fact he looked like he might have enjoyed it. Xander parked just outside of the garage and came around to help me since my legs were still a little sore. As soon as the door opened I heard Jessica’s anger laced voice.

“I don’t care I want more cameras and extra guards posted here and at Max’s. Your Luna and Beta female were both targeted so this shouldn’t even be an argument!” Jess (I hope she liked the nickname) screamed at the unknown pack members face. It made me feel so welcome and happy that I was smiling. Of course I wasn’t expecting any of the events to happen next.

“Jessica she will never be my Luna. That was supposed to be my sister and you know it!” He said to her looking angry and before anyone could say or do anything he was hit with a huge rock right in the head.

“What did I tell you before you stormed off, you ungrateful son of a w***e!” A girl, who looked to be about my age with long blonde hair that was in a single braid, screamed at him while making her way towards the disrespectful member.

“Holy hell. What is wrong with you Chelsea?” He screamed at her while another guy grabbed her and held her back.

“I told you before you stormed off that I found my mate! I no longer want to be Luna as I have the love of my life, and I’ve made up my mind on what I want to do. I told you before I left that if you stood in the way of me and my dreams, I was going to beat you to a pulp! Guess what, I’m back so let’s do this! You can’t run to Xander now that he knows how you feel about our Luna!” She was angry and hurt. I could see it in her eyes.

“You are a stupid ungrateful child.” The man said as Chelsea was now being held lovingly by the man who was just holding her back as she cried her eyes out.

“Why don’t Lucas and Jessica get everything in order, security wise, while Mia and I take these three in to my office and have a civilized discussion.” Xander finally said after a moment of stunned silence from all of us.

“Of course, Alpha.” Lucas was quick to grab a stunned Jessica and get out of there while we dealt with this situation.

We entered the soundproof office and everyone took a seat. Xander sat in his chair behind his desk and smiled at me while I sat on his lap. Chelsea was no longer sobbing and just sat there waiting for someone to speak. ‘Would you like to take care of this since you were the one who wanted to meet and speak with Chelsea’. Xander mind linked me with a slight hint of sadness in his voice. ‘Yeah I will but we need to talk after this.’ He didn’t say anything more through the mind link and sat back while slowly rubbing my lower back.

“Could you please introduce yourselves since I haven’t officially met you yet?” I asked as I scanned their faces.

“My name is Brandon Moore. I’m Dr. Shelly Moore’s younger brother, member of the Blue Harvest pack, and Chelsea’s mate.” He was sitting next to Chelsea while holding her hand which seemed to be keeping her calm.

“I’m Chelsea Miller, and that i***t over there is my older brother Kent.” She said in a scratchy voice from all the screaming and crying. While Kent said nothing and just stared at the floor.

“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Mia and I would like to hear from Kent first. What is going on and please be honest with me.” I didn’t think he would open up to me and I was right. He refused to even look at me, which only angered Kylie and myself. Within a few seconds my welcoming smile disappeared. ‘He is so lucky we haven’t broken his neck yet.’ Kylie growled in my head showing her disapproval. I stood up and moved around the desk. My action caused Kent to finally look me in the eye with utter disgust.

“I suggest you learn your place, Kent or next time I won’t be as nice as I am now. I heard what you said about me not being your Luna. You don’t have to like me but I will make damn sure you respect me because in three days my ceremony will take place and I will officially be the Luna of this pack, a pack I would love to call home.” I didn’t give him a chance to respond as I turned to look at Xander. His face was void of emotions and I couldn’t tell if he was angry with me. He motioned for me to sit back down and when I did he went back to rubbing my back so I figured it wasn’t me. He then turned to Chelsea and took over speaking.

“Please explain to us what is going on. I personally would love to take my mate upstairs to bed as she was just released from the hospital.” He stopped rubbing my back and let me lean back a little.

“Kent is angry that you met your mate and even more angry that Brandon is mine. I met Brandon at college through some friends and as soon as I saw him I knew he was my mate. Yes I did used to think I would be your Luna, and was pretty hell bent on it, until I looked into his eyes. We have already completed the mate bond and I refuse to lose him. When I informed Kent that I was going to ask for permission for Brandon to join our pack so we could start our lives together, he got angry. Then when I refused to reject Brandon, Kent became even more angry but Jessica sent him a mind link saying she needed more hands. I only came to get my business done and meet our Luna.” She then looked at me and with the utmost sincerity in her eyes, along with the start of more tears, and spoke directly to me.

“I would like to apologize for mine and my brother’s actions and behavior. It was completely disrespectful and I hope you can forgive us.” Brandon gave her hand a slight squeeze and I smiled at her.

“I understand. There are a few things I would like to discuss with you but I’ve had a rough few days and honestly the questions we have can wait until tomorrow when I have more strength. Is everyone agreeable on that?” I asked while I felt my energy draining by the second. Everyone agreed and stood up to leave, except Xander who remained seated, and Kent who refused to speak.

“Princess, Jared is outside the door ready to take you upstairs. I will be up shortly as Kent and I need to have a talk.” Although his voice was laced with anger, he was still so gentle with me. I nodded and followed Chelsea and her mate out, while Kent sat back down with the look of fear evident in his eyes. Just as I was turning from shutting the door behind me, a wave of dizziness hit and I started to fall over. Luckily Jared was quick enough to catch me.

“Luna I’m going to carry you to your room that way you don’t hurt yourself.” Jared teased me a little and I chuckled at it. He carried me upstairs and put me down outside the door, but only because he had to make sure the room was clear. When it was all clear he helped me get to the bed and shut the door. He helped me get the TV set up and comfy in my bed. He then sat on the couch while I tried my best to stay awake for Xander. I ended up drifting off to sleep as I had no more energy to keep my eyes open. I don’t know how long it took for him to come to bed but I felt him crawl in beside me and I instinctively laid my head on his chest as soon as he was comfortable. As I did Kylie purred in my head and was content. He kissed the top of my head and the last words I heard were ‘goodnight princess’ as I drifted back to sleep.

When I woke up the next morning I looked at the clock and saw it was only five in the morning. I looked to see Xander sleeping and I realize I’m not being myself. I want to complete the bond but I have to be who I am. Deciding on a shower, I think about everything that has happened. Thinking about someone trying to kill me is annoying. After I finish my shower I get dressed and open the door to the bedroom. I see Xander sitting there confused. I had blocked him out of my mind so I could think clearly.

“We need to talk and not about me almost dying. What I need to explain to you is why I ran. The real reason I ran the night we met.” I said to him with a straight face. His eyebrows furrowed together and he nodded his head.

“I never wanted a mate. I wanted to be strong so I didn’t have to rely on a man to save me. I never saw myself as weak and I fought to prove it. I was so worried that I would lose myself and I realized I’m starting to. I want to be with you and complete the bond but in order to do that I need you to know the real me. But it would help if you would open up more and talk to me a little bit more. I love the sound of your voice and I would like to hear it more. But that’s up to you.” I finished what I was saying and I studied his face he was just watching me. He stood up and walked towards me, a sly smile growing on his lips with each step.

“Good thing I canceled all of my meetings today. We are going to spend the day together and you can show me who you really are.” When he finished speaking he had reached me and placed on hand on my hip and the other one in my hair pulling me in for an aggressive yet passionate kiss. My head was spinning when he pulled away, let me go, and proceeded to go into the bathroom. My knees felt weak and I realized that I screwed my self hard. How was I going to survive being alone with this man?