The Lost Luna

Chapter 6 - True colors are shown

***Ryder's POV***

As much as I wanted to stand there and admire my mate's naked body, I knew I had to get her to the pack hospital. Suddenly she began to stir in my arms. "Take me home." Did she say something? I started to slow down until I wasn't running anymore."Amber? Did you say something?" The sound of worry and concern was evident in my voice. I was trying not to panic, but looking at my mate and not knowing what was wrong with her at that moment didn't sit well with my wolf and me.

"Please, Ryder, take me home. I need sleep." If it weren't for my alpha hearing, I wouldn't have been able to hear what she said.

"Your wish is my command, darling." I planted a light kiss on her forehead before turning around and running back to the packhouse. Before reaching the packhouse, I mind-linked my beta and told him to leave a towel outside. I'll be d*mned before any male wolf sees my mate naked. The thought of it made me want to kill someone. As I got closer, I saw the towel. Grabbing it, I quickly covered Amber and took her to my bedroom. I kicked open my bedroom door and saw the last person I wanted to see.

"Blair, what the f***k are you doing in my room? Get off of my bed. Who knows what dogs you've laid with recently." A blind person could see how I felt about Blair.

"Baby," Blair said this while gently caressing my face. "Ryder, you deserve a strong she-wolf. A she-wolf that has a wolf, not that sad excuse for a wolf." I couldn't do anything because I was holding my mate. Jake was fighting for control, and I felt a bead of sweat start forming. Before I could place Amber down, I heard a loud slap noise.

***Amber's POV***

I'm not sure how long I've been out. I felt myself floating in and out of consciousness. Wait, I'm not in my wolf form anymore, which means I'm naked! I was going to freak out until I felt someone wrapping me up. Whoever was carrying me had an intoxicating smell. I could get drunk off of their scent. I pulled from my haze when I heard talking.

"Blair, what the f***k are you doing in my room? Get off of my bed. Who knows what dogs you've laid with recently." That voice.... is that Ryder? Wait, did he say Blair?! That b*tch!

"Baby," Oh Goddess, her voice gave me a headache. "Ryder, you deserve a strong she-wolf. A she-wolf that has a wolf, not that sad excuse for a wolf." What did that b*tch! My eyes shot open, and I saw her hand on Ryder's face touching him gently. My heart started racing, and I felt rage build up inside me. Without thinking, I quickly wiggled out of Ryder's arms and slapped Blair. The look on her face was priceless. Her facial expression went from shock to rage. She lunged at me and was able to get on top. She tried to punch me, but I flipped us over before she could, so I was on top. I had her straddled between my thighs and blinded by rage, and I just started punching her. Why am I so enraged by her touching his face? Suddenly two strong arms wrap around my waist and lift me off of her. I looked up, and it was Ryder. He looked shocked but amazed, like he was happy I stood up to Blair.

"You b***h! I should kill you!" She was yelling this as blood dripped out of her mouth and nose. I just looked at her, smirking. "What's your name again? Blair right? When you beat me up and left me for dead in the forest, didn't you say that you're not pregnant? Didn't you say that you'll get pregnant for real after he marks you?" I had a fake innocent tone, and I saw the color drain from her face as panic set in.

***Blair's POV***

This b***h has the right one. I swear I need to kick my plan into place. "Ryder, when you finally get tired of this cheap w***e, you have my number." I made sure my voice sounded as flirty as possible. If looks could kill, she would be dead with the look I gave her. I went to leave the room when I felt Ryder grab me by the throat. "Hmm, baby, are you sure you want to do this in front of your "mate"?" I looked past him and was staring into her eyes. I turned to look him in the eye as I leaned in to kiss him. A deep growl came from him as he pinned me against the wall.

"Don't you EVER speak about or to your future luna! If it happens again, you know the punishment for wolves that disrespect their alphas or lunas." The anger in his voice was evident. I couldn't help but drop my head and expose my neck in submission. He let go of my neck, and I collapsed to the ground. "Now get out of my sight!" As soon as he said that, I practically ran out of the room. Little does he know this is just the beginning of the end for him and that b*tch Amber.

***Ryder's POV***

I felt like my head was spinning. "Amber... What happened between you and Blair?" I was concerned about her safety because Blair could get crazy. Although, seeing my mate beat the s**t out of Blair was terrific to see. Jake kept howling in my head, excited to see our mate beat Blair's a**. "Umm, Ryder, are you even listening to me?" I snapped back to reality and saw the questioning and irritated look on her beautiful face, there was another emotion, but I couldn't tell. Was it jealousy?

"I'm sorry beautiful, and I was captivated by your beauty that I zoned out." Goddess, I hope that works. I wasn't shocked by the fact that it didn't. She c**ked an eyebrow at me before placing her hands on her hips. "Can you show me where my bedroom is? I'm exhausted. Wait a minute, where are my clothes?! You didn't.." Before she could finish the sentence, I cut her off.

"I would never touch you without your permission! Nor would I allow anyone else to touch you. I will die protecting you, Amber. Here wear this." I tossed her one of my black t-shirts. " The bathroom is over there, remind me tomorrow, and we can go get everything you need, like a toothbrush."

"And underwear, bras, shirts, and pants." She continued in a long-drawn-out tone as if she was bored. I couldn't stop myself from laughing at her before I could reply. "Love, you don't need underwear." I finished off that sentence with a wink before I pulled her close to me. I took a deep inhale of her scent, filling my nostrils with it. Jake started to go crazy, "Mark her!" He kept saying that in my head relentlessly. "Jake, never mark your mate without their consent. You know this." Jeez, he can be so hard-headed. I'm pulled from my thoughts when I feel Amber struggling to get out of my arms. As soon as I let go, she slapped me. Damn, does she always choose violence? "Our mate is feisty." Jake howled this in my head. I couldn't stop myself from laughing, and she looked confused and angry, but I could smell her arousal. f*ck she was not making this easy for Jake or me.

***Amber's POV***

I was still wrapped in a towel, and it dawned on me that I tore my clothes when I shifted. Wait, did he touch me while I was unconscious? "Can you show me where my bedroom is? I'm exhausted. Wait a minute, where are my clothes?! You didn't.." Before I could get the rest of my sentence out, he cut me off. "I would never touch you without your permission! Nor would I allow anyone else to touch you. I will die protecting you, Amber. Here wear this." He tossed me one of his t-shirts, the smell of him was suffocating, and I didn't mind it. Jade was going crazy, and I swear it sounded like she was purring at times. Oh my, does my wolf not know what it is. "Amber, I know exactly what I am. That's very mean that you would think that about me." Oh, Goddess, my wolf is dramatic.

I made him turn around so I could slip into his shirt. Once he turned around, he closed the distance between us and placed his head in my neck. His nose was brushing against my marking spot, and it took all my strength to suppress a moan from escaping from me. Wait, this a**hole was sleeping around and possibly got another she-wolf pregnant. I started to push to get out of his hands, although my wolf was whimpering. Wow, she is dramatic. "You know we share the same thoughts. Now stop trying to get away from mate." Jade was winning in my head which started to give me a headache. Somehow I managed to push her to the back of my mind, and Ryder finally let me go. I let my anger take over, and I slapped him. Both me and Jade were shocked when I did that. To my surprise, he started laughing, which was confusing but also frustrated me more.

I can't deny it, his laugh is like music to my ears, and his smile is a significant turn-on. My body started to react to his smile, and I felt myself getting wet for him. I began to have a strong urge to mate with him. No, no, no, Amber, be strong. He possibly has a baby momma, and it'll be the same c*ck that was in Blair. I forced myself to look him in the eyes, and that was a big mistake. His usually icy blue eyes were almost black. I could feel the embarrassment and turned my eyes to the ground, which was another mistake. The bulge in his pants took me by surprise. I didn't know it could get that big. "Not yet, baby girl, trust me, you'll get it all in time but not yet." he had a smirk on his face when he said this. He gently grabbed my chin and moved my head up, so he was looking into my eyes. I think it's impossible not to get lost in his eyes. Instead of waiting for him to make the first move, I leaned in and kissed him. I won't lie and say that I couldn't stop myself because I can. I just decided not to.

"Baby girl, if you kiss me again, I may not be able to control myself. But this is your bedroom. Since you are my mate, you will be sleeping in here." The tone in his voice left no room for argument, but who am I to argue? I get to sleep in bed next to the man that's built like a Greek god. "There's a spare toothbrush in the bathroom closet, middle shelf." He started taking off his clothes while saying that. They say staring is rude, but it's hard not to when someone with a body like him starts undressing.

"Amber, go brush your teeth. I promise I'm not going anywhere. If it makes you feel comfortable, I'll sleep on the sofa." He said this while pointing towards a living room area with a massive sofa sectional. I guess my eyes were bugging out of my head because he started chuckling before walking towards me.

"Alphas typically have huge grand bedrooms. Although I'm not an alpha yet, I was still given the second biggest room. So this is my bedroom, and out there in that area is the living room." He paused for a moment to allow me to soak all of the information in. "The alpha bedroom has a mini kitchen in it. It's rumored that my dad was conceived on the kitchen counter, but I don't think about that often. Although I will say when we have pups, they'll be conceived there." After he said that, he had a big grin on his face, and I was just in awe of how luxurious their rooms were and how handsome my mate was.

"No, don't sleep on the sofa. I... I... I trust you." Goddess, I hate when I stutter. I don't know why it still affects me. He's in jail and can't hurt me anymore. But I guess experiencing that type of trauma at a young age really f*cks you up mentally and emotionally. Maybe that's why I never had successful dating relations. The toothbrush was where he said it would be, and I quickly brushed my teeth before Ryder came into the bathroom and grabbed his toothbrush. I walked over to his bed and laid down; not too soon later, he joined me. But first, he moved me to the other side of the bed, stating that I was lying on his side. He pulled me into his chest, and for the first time in a while, I felt safe. It didn't take long for my eyelids to become heavy, and I was fast asleep.