My Alpha, His Luna

Living in the Packhouse

          My eyes widened to an unnatural size. "What? But...werewolves aren't real. They're...mythical, fantastical creatures.", I said. Damien shook his head. "Look into my eyes.", he said. I exhaled slowly and looked into his eyes. Just as I had seen many times before, his eyes turned from a deep violet to a green, bright and terrifying. I flinched and scooted back on the couching, pointing at him. "So, I wasn't crazy. I've seen your eyes change multiple times...what is that?", I asked. His eyes reverted back to his natural color. "It's my wolf. It's like a symptom that my wolf is coming to the surface.", he explained clearly. My mouth went dry and my hands started to shake. "So, you are a…", I paused trying to catch my breath. He gently held my hand, rubbing the back of it softly. "Yes, but I'm still me. It's a part of me, a part of my entire family.", he said. I frowned slightly, thinking of Dr. Wells. She's a werewolf, too? A werewolf doctor? "We don't hurt people. If anything, we're very protective and do our best to foster peace.", he said. I looked away trying to gather my thoughts, pinching the bridge of my nose. I tried to calm myself, trying not to explode. "And...having this party...now is because of what?", I asked. Damien continued to stare into my eyes as he exhaled quietly. "Come in.", he said without looking behind him. Immediately afterward, Dr. Wells and another large man came in. "Hello Nadoria. It's an honor to meet you. I'm Alpha Cato Wells, Damien’s father.", he said. I took a moment to take him in. He had to be over six feet, solid muscle,with ebony skin and light eyes that almost seemed yellow. "Hello, sir.", I said softly, clearly intimidated. He nodded with a smile. "Don't be afraid. No one in my pack will hurt you...because…", he paused as if he was signalling Damien to speak. "Because you're my mate, Nadoria.", he said carefully. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. I gasped for air, dropping down to my knees. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and panicked. This was too much and I didn't know where to begin to understand or even grasp what is happening. I felt Alpha Cato gently lift me up and put me back on the couch, Dr. Wells placed a cool cloth on my forehead, and Damien leaned in close to me. "I know that this is a lot to take in, Nadoria.", Dr. Wells spoke gently, "but please try to stay calm." I nodded, taking a few deep breaths slowly until I calmed down.

          I sat up carefully and avoided looking at Damien as he spoke, but I continued to listen. He explained how he was next in line to run the Night Brave's pack as Alpha and how I'd be their future Luna. He even explained what a mate was, marking, and how I would live with them. I stared blankly out into space as I absorbed the information. "Nadoria?", Damien said gently. I nodded, letting him know I was listening. "What about my aunt. She'll be here alone.", I said. Suddenly, my aunt appeared. "I won't be alone, baby. I have friends and family to hang out with. I'll move some of your younger cousins in with me. They want to go to LCC anyway.", she said sitting next to me. I frowned. "How could you be so okay with this?", I asked. She smiled cupping my cheek in her hand. "Because you two remind me so much of your father and mother. The connection, the magic is there in your eyes. You're grown and capable of making your own decisions. You want to be with him, so what is stopping you?", she asked. I looked at her struggling to find the words to say. "Now, I want you to pack your things because tonight, your life begins.", she said with a smile.

          I sat quietly in Damien’s car as we rode to the pack house with my entire life in tow: my clothes, shoes, electronics, pictures, etc. I felt my heart ache deep within my chest, realizing the weight of the decision I had just made. I sighed aloud as I suddenly felt sick. I took a few slow breaths through my nose to ease the nausea as Damien pulled up to the pack house. As soon as I got out of the car, I ran up to a tree, and vomited. I slowly stood up, leaning up against the tree, dry heaving. Damien cautiously approached me. He seemed scared and so very sorry. I wanted to tell him that it was okay, that I was okay, that everything was okay but I couldn’t lie to him. I was a nervous wreck. I was scared and so very unsure. I was diving head first into a world I had never known and I was going to have to learn to live in it for the rest of my life. I put my hand up as I pulled myself together. “I’m okay.”, I said as I belched, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. Damien nodded, clearly not convinced. I sighed, throwing my hands down to my side. “I’m sorry. I know that wasn’t Luna ladylike.”, I chuckled nervously. Damien wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into a warm hug. I closed my eyes as I breathed in the smell of his cologne and relaxed. I felt so safe in his arms. “I just want you to be okay, Nadoria. That’s all I care about.”, he whispered into my ear. I felt a wave of goosebumps cover my body as my ear tickled from his breath. He was about to pull away when I held him to me. “Please...just a little longer.”, I said with moist eyes. I felt him instantly squeeze me to himself, making me hum with satisfaction. I could feel a smile cover his lips as he placed a gentle kiss on my temple.