The Unexpected Luna

Chapter 4: The party

Wren POV

A few days have since passed and I am still in bed just lounging around to pass time, but I assume its somewhere between 7am to 9 am. Todays the day of the alphas party and I am not excited. I know that what ever I do to avoid my brothers, it won’t help my case. Grumling I roll over in my bed and debate on getting ready now. I know theres still a good chunk of time until the party actually starts. I decide to get up and start some laundry instead, maybe my parents wont be so mad at the fact I’m going to the party later when I leave the house. My parents reception to me getting an invite was not the greatest and they wouldn’t have known unless my brothers did not say anything. After a load of laundry was thrown in I decided on a shower which I figured wouldn’t take long. Making a mental note of where my brothers are just based on noises before I go take my shower, I figured theyre both in the game room.

Samson POV

So far its been a busy morning and I am not looking forward to all the preparations that come with it. I have been waiving off my staff when they ask me anything reguarding tonights party, in hopes that my mom would take over the planning. As I sit in my office I rub the space between my brows and sigh. Hearing a knock on the door, I look up.

“Samson?” Jake asks as he peeks in,“You hiding in here?”.

There is no way I can hide from my best friend and my Beta, he knows me to well. Sighing I lean back in my chair', “Yeah.”

“You dont seem to amused my guy,” he smirks.

“No not exactly. I dont really want to do this but I feel if I don’t atleast make an effort to appease my mother at finding a mate I won’t hear the end of her harping'.”

“Ah, good ol’ mom.” He laughs. Mom, hes always called her that since we were little and his mother passed at a young age.

Staring at him, “So what brings you to my office Jake?”

“I need a place to hide to, she trying to rope me into setting up and decision making since she can’t find you”

Letting out a chuckle, “Is that so? If thats the case be my guest.” I say gesturing to the chair and couch infront of my desk. Watching Jake pull his laptop out and take a seat opposite me I go back to reading more of the documents that was sent over reguarding a safety issue from another nearby pack. Rubbing my temples I sigh, this is not going to be an easy deal and we are more than likely going to come out with enemies. I notice Jake staring and shake my head. He knows already, this is going to make tonight extra “fun” and interesting…

Wren POV.

Stepping out of the shower I hear my wolf Natalia “You excited?”

Rolling my eyes, “Not really. You know the answer to that one.”

”I know but still, I’m excited. What if our mate is there? OH, what if its the Alpha?!”

Sighing and ribbing my temples, “That would be the worlds biggest mistake. You know my brothers would never let me be happy especially with the Alpha.” I can literallty hear her roll her eyes at me on that one. “Oh come on Nat you know its true.”

“I know but it doesmt mean we can’t hope for something good to happen for once in our life.” She not wrong, shes not wrong in the smallest of sense. Our life has been difficult and more often than not Natalia has taken over for me when I just physically couldnt.

Grumbling I start the process of getting ready for this party. Once dressed I debate on a light layer of makeup, mostly mascara and shaping my eyebrows. I grab my purse and head downstairs to see my brothers and parents waiting. Taking a deep breath I head out the door trying to ignore them entirely. Next thing I know I am being yanked backwards by the collar of my shirt. “Where do you think your going you little b***h?” Jax snarls and he pulls me close to his face, “You f**k up at this party and I swear tonight will be hell to pay.” The sound of his smack across my face registers before I feel the sting and the burn on my cheek. Grabbing my face I run out the door as I feel tears filling my eyes. I run almost the entire way to the party stiffling my cries along the way, I want absolutely nothing to do with my family I debate on running away but I’m instantly shot down by Natalia “We would never survive alone, you know this Wren.” I sit in a quiet spot that I know won’t be seen by those coming in and rub my cheek as tears fall down my face uncontrolled. I have to make sure I avoid my brothers tonight. If they catch me infront of everyone I cannot guarentee it will be as nice as the encounter I just had. Gathering my senses I keep my head down and make a straight line to the ladies room so I can wash my face and see if my cheek will bruise. I can feel it already but sometimes the bruise isnt exactly visible.