The missing luna

chapter two

THE MISSING LUNA

Written By: Rosapearl

Chapter 2

As Sophia put the last batch of cookies to bake, there was a knock on her front door. She wasn't expecting anyone as her parents had already left for the next kingdom the previous day. Sophia tied her jet black hair into a bun. She removed her apron, quickly washing her flour filled hands before moving to the door. Through the peephole, she discovered that Alpha Ronald was behind this door. Sophia couldn't understand what could warrant such visit as she had already made it clear that she didn't like him one bit.

"Or could he have a message from Alpha Fredrick for my dad?", Sophia said.

Even at that, she couldn't understand why Alpha Ronald would come himself when they could send their numerous guards instead.

Sophia opened the door slowly, she didn't trust anyone not even Alpha Ronald. Ever since her brother died in the hands of some rouge pack a few years back, Sophia and her family has been so careful especially in allowing people into their homes.

"Greetings Alpha Ronald. What can I do for you?", Sophia said.

She didn't want to appear rude but gods, she didn't understand how one wolf could be so handsome. Alpha Ronald stared at his future Luna and was filed with awe at her beauty. Her green eyes twinkled in the early morning sun and he really had a hard time resisting from kissing her.

"Greetings Sophia. I was just passing by and decided to say hello to one of my favorite families in the kingdom", he said.

Sophia knew that this wasn't true. With the way his eyes twinkled, she knew that her was here for something else.

"I don't quite believe you. You're here for other things, please state your business", Sophia said quite harshly.

"Oh, is that cookies I smell", Ronald said before barging in.

Sophia sighed, locking the door. She just had to keep up with his antics until he left. She walked over to where the big wolf stood, looking into the oven as the cookies baked.

"Chocolate flavored cinammon cookies but I guess you don't know anything about those as you never have to cook", Sophia said.

She tied her apron, mixing a bowl of batter. Her hands worked so fast that Ronald had a hard time keeping up with her movements. He stood in awe at how meticulous and organized she was was and he had no doubt that indeed she was truly his Luna.

"You should stop staring at me. It's creepy", Sophia said.

"How can I when you're as beautiful as the early morning sun", Ronald said.

"Charming but that doesn't work on me. You should try that to the other girls", Sophia said.

"So, where are your parents? Haven't seen them since I came in", Ronald said.

He stole an already baked cookie when Sophia wasn't looking. He fought a sigh when the cookie melted on his tongue.

"I know you stole that cookie but I'm just going to let it slide. Anyway, my parents are off to the next kingdom. They need to get some ingredients in preparations for the next party in your palace which might I say would be when your Luna would be unveiled", Sophia said.

"Which brought me here. Sophia, there's no other way to say it. You're my mate", Ronald said.

If Sophia hadn't dropped the bowl of batter, she could have spilled everything to the ground. Her hands shook as she stared at Ronald, trying to see if this was a joke. The expression on his face was one of determination.

"Did the Moon goddess reveal this to you? I mean, were these her own words", Sophia said.

Ronald was at a crossroad now. He didn't know whether to lie or simply tell the truth but if there was one thing his father taught him never to do, was to tell a lie. He decided to tell her everything the Moon goddess revealed. If at the end, she was his Luna, he didn't want to leave any secrets between them.

"But from what she said, there's still no indication that I'm your mate. Your mate is out there somewhere probably waiting for you", Sophia said, pulling out the already baked cookie from the oven.

"I know, which leaves me all the more confused".

"To be honest, I see you as the elder brother I never had".

Ronald smiled at this. Even though she hated his guts, he was glad that at least she thought about him. His phone chimed, indicating that he had a message. Swiping the screen, he frowned as he read the message from one of his close friends.

"Trouble at the border please come ASAP!"

"I have to run now, something came up", Ronald said.

"Is everything okay?", Sophia asked.

"Not really. I'll see you soon', Ronald said before leaving the house.

Few meters away from her house, at an intersection, his wolf groaned. It's been quite a long time since Ronald called for his help but now, he had a feeling that he would be needing him very often.

"I see you've finally remembered me. What now?",his wolf whined.

"Shush, there's trouble at the border, we need to help Jake and Killian", Ronald said.

"Fine but only because they give me banana cookies and you, nothing".

Ronald smiled as his wolf took over. At this state, Ronald's eyesight was sharp as ever as he could even see a humming bird which flew several miles away. His tail swooshed happily and he could tell that his wolf was happy that he was in control.

"Get ready but I've got to warn you, it's going to be a rough rude. Got to loosen some sore bones", his wolf said.

"Just get to the border on time, that's all I ask", Ronald said.

At those words, his wolf went flying in the air. Ronald couldn't believe that despite the many weeks his wolf had been kept shut in, he was still active and agile as ever. They soon got to the border and the sight before them was unpleasant. Ronald's friends, Killian and Jake were already in their wolf forms as they tried to stop some rogue wolves who tried all they could to gain entry into the kingdom.

"Where are they from?", Ronald said, tearing into one of their flesh.

"We don't know, we got a signal from one of the guards here who might I say is already dead. This time, they're determined to gain entry into the kingdom", Jake said.

His wolf was pure white, very ferocious and brave. There were blood stains on its fur and Ronald could tell that his friend was severely injured. He needed back up and soon, a signal was sent out into the kingdom, calling every wolf to their aid.

Soon, wolves of different breeds and colours came bounding into the border. Few minutes later, the rougues were overpowered and the few who managed to survive escaped. Ronald and the rest of his pack gathered the dead wolves, setting it on fire.

"I have a feeling they'll be back", Killian said, already in his human form.

Ronald remained in his wolf form. He could sense something, there was still something out here that wasn't right. Just then, he found the source. A blue coral necklace sat peacefully on the ground. Ronald moved closer, sniffing it to try and get a scent but it seemed at that moment all of his sense organs were dead. He picked the necklace up, examining it in the morning light and he could tell that this strange item wasn't from their kingdom.

He changed back to his human form as he made his way into the palace. One thing was certain, the Moon goddess had a lot of questions to answer.