Solan's POV
"Don't go" I whisper in her ear. I cam feel her shudder at my voice, and the fireworks I feel touching the skin on her wrist is incredible. She turns to look at me and I can't help the smile on my face at having her this close to me.
I reach behind her and close the door gently, so I don't attract attention. "Are the rooms here soundproofed?" I ask whispering still. She just nods slowly. Her eyes go down to her wrist and almost as if she broke out of a trance her voice breaks the silence. "Thank you for not rejecting me out front. I couldn't bear it again, not infront of others"
Reject her? Wha- Wait She said again! She's been rejected before?!
"I'm not going to reject you sweetheart, but what did you mean again?"
"You're not rejecting me?" Her voice sounds so small and almost broken, and as her eyes meet mine I can see the pain behind them as her tears start spilling over.
"No precious, I'm not rejecting you."
Her smile at that lit up whole world. I almost stumbled back as I felt her flying into my arms, tears pouring from her eyes in a steady stream.
"Shhh, sweetheart, why are you crying, what's wrong?" I ask her. I can feel her heart pounding and I would give anything if I could help her relax.
"I've been dreaming of having my mate forever" She whispers out. If I wasn't a werewolf and she was right beside my ear I probably wouldn't have heard her.
"I thought that after turning 18 yesterday, and finding my mate, I'd finally be free, that I'd be safe, happy and protected. But I found out I was mated to my biggest tormentor. Riley Brooks. As soon as I found out we rejected eachother. I thought I'd be alone forever! But you're here, you want me..." She trailed off in her tears. I couldn't help be be livid. He rejected her?! On what grounds?!
"Sweetheart, why did he reject you?" She gulped in some air for her lungs as she finally started calming down. I heard her starting to chuckle lightly. "He rejected me because of pedigree. He thought that I'm a rouge omega that his father brought in to be the slave. HA!"
I couldn't believe my ears. My mate was proof of at least some of the reports against Alpha Richard. "Why is that funny?" I ask. the more she tells me, the more I'm intrigued. I wanted to rip the pack apart already, but she's giving more and more reason to make it a slow and painful process.
"It's funny because I was never rouge or omega. They only thought that because I let them. "If you're not what the believed you to be, than pray tell precious, what is your pedigree?"
"I am Stella Boreali, Daughter of Alpha and Luna Boreali of the Starlit pack."
I felt my jaw go slack. My mate, my precious is the lost daughter of the high king and queen?!
"Stella, you're a princess...."
Suddenly she bursts out laughing.
"I was my father's princess, but I'm not a real one. I just want to find my parents. I want to know if they're still alive..."
How does she not know? She should know that she is in fact a princess. She didn't believe me? Maybe she subdued the truth in her heart and mind? Whatever the truth of that, I need to know one thing first...
"Stella, while this may seem forward, and rather indelicate, but, I need to know, as it is gnawing at the back of my mind..."
"Okaaaay?" She said. raising an eyebrow at me. I gulp audibly, Goddess please don't let her think less of me...
Stella's POV
"Stella, while this may seem forward, and rather indelicate, but, I need to know, as it is gnawing at the back of my mind..." He starts awkwardly
"Okaaaay?" I reply raising an eyebrow at him. I can hear him take a gulp and I have to suppress my smile at how cute he is when he feels awkward.
"Has anyone ever- That is what I mean to ask is have you ever- I mean... are you a virgin?"
My eyes widen and I have to bite my lip to keep from laughing. I can't help the snicker that escapes. I take a deep breath to try and calm myself. Goddess he's so adorable.
"Yes I am. I have stayed so for my mate. I would never give myself to another." I can see his shoulders visibly relax at my words. A small smile graces his lips and I can hear him sigh in relief. I can feel him leaning closer to me, eyes on my lips, and I can't help but lean in, closing my eyes in anticipation, just a few more centimeters and I'd have my first kiss...
**Knock Knock**
I pull away quickly and I can feel my heart racing, what the hell is wrong with me?! We JUST met! I start taking deep breaths to calm down and I glance at Solan who is already stalking over to the door. I look at the time and see that I've been in here with him for an hour already, so that's probably his Beta. Good luck to him I think to myself.
Solan's POV
**Knock Knock**
Stella pulls back quickly and I see her visibly trying to take breaths to calm down and I glare at the door. I mindlink Jace to see if I him 'Jace, did you just knock on my door?'
I hear him groaning through the link as if he just woke up 'Solan? Dude I'm napping, I have 15 minutes before we're due to meet right?' I feel my annoyance go up even more as I look at the time. 'It's already been an hour Jace, get up and meet in my room. Two doors down across the hall.'
'Yes, Alpha.'
I get up and start stalking towards the door. I am livid at my mates condition. I could feel it while I held her, she is thin, too thin. I answer through the door without opening it.
"Yes?"
I can hear someone clearing their throat. "Alpha Solan, I am looking for Stella, she has yet to finish the decorations for the Alpha ceremony, and no one can find her. I followed he scent here and it's still strong. Is she with you?"
I glance at Stella at the sound of Riley's clearly pissed voice. I can see the defiance and determination in her eyes. Mixed in I also see anxiety and traces of fear. I reach my hand for her to take and thankfully she does. She nods silently to me indicating to open the door.
I open the door with Stella stuck to my side holding my hand. I can see a fire burning in his eyes at the sight of my mate. His eyes take in the way we're standing and then he sees our joined hands. I can feel the anger radiating off of him in waves, and I can tell that Stella does too, as she squeezes my hand in reassurance also seeking comfort.
After a few seconds of awkward silence Jace come down the hall, with sleep still in the corners of his eyes. As he takes in the situation his eyes meet mine and then Stella's and my joined hands. I know he understands. He wouldn't be my Beta if he couldn't figure out who she is to me.
"So what's with the tension?" He asked jokingly. I can see the black flashing in Rileys eyes, he wants to rip me apart. Tough s**t twerp, I think to myself and Dei growls in agreement.
"I'm here to collet the pack Slut" He spits out towards Stella and I can feel her tense beside me. I know that he's trying to dissuade me from pursuing her.
Poor little insignificant fool. I am fighting Dei to keep control of him, he does not like having his mate insulted especially not when we're witnessing it.
Stella steps in front of me and all my attention is on her. Her hand in mine, and her other on my cheek stroking gently with her thumb. She stands on her tip toes to reach my ear and I have to bend slightly to hear her.
"Calm Alpha, he wants to anger you, lose control now and he wins" She whispers only loud enough for me to hear. I can feel and hear Dei calming down at her words and touch. He's purring in his happiness, Riley completely forgotten for now.
I can see Jason's eyebrow twitch as he struggles not to punch the one insulting his Luna. "Riley, I am many things." Stella starts as she turns to fave him. "I am young, female, I am no longer sure if my parents still live. I may even officially be rouge by now. However, 2 things you've said I am not. I am certainly not a slut, even you can attest to that. But over all I am most certainly NOT a part of this pack." She starts walking away from us and he grabs her arm clearly squeezing hard enough to hurt and leave bruises.
"Ahh!" I hear her cry out. I move to help her but Jace stops me, I want to shove him aside, Knock him out if I have to in order to get to her, but the look she gives me stops me, she's fierce and doesn't want my help with this. I'll admit it doesn't sit well with me, but I'll respect her wishes.
"You will be part of this pact Stella. You are, after all, the future Luna."
All of our eyes widen at his statement. Is he revoking his rejection?! In answer to my silent question we all hear him.
"I Riley Brooks of Bloodheart revoke my rejection and claim you Stella as my mate and future Luna."