Secret Luna

Discovery

Jace's POV

I paced back and forth in my dad's office. The fact Raelynn was intentionally left to die all those years ago changes things. That means she is not safe, she isn't as free as she should be. And if she is who that man said, a Royal, then that means she is the last of the Royal line and must be protected at all costs.

"Was anything ever said about the Royal family during that time?" I asked.

My parents looked at me suddenly. My dad spoke first. "There was a rumor that there was a group of wolves, thought to rouges, trying to overthrow the Royal family. But business has continued on and nothing has been reported to have changed. Why would you ask? Jace, what are you not saying?"

"What do we know about the Royal family?" I asked as I glanced over at Raelynn who was watching the old grandfather clock tick away the seconds.

"The Royal family rules over all of the wolf packs, since as long as I can remember. They also are said to have stronger healing powers. The Royal family is the Dragon Moon pack and they live probably eight hours from here. Most, if not all communications with them are done by courier, not in person as to protect them."

"Why this sudden interest in them Jace?" My mother asks.

"Because I'm trying to figure out what is truth and what is not. I learned some information from the prisoner I just had taken to the dungeon. Does the Royal family have tattoos?"

"Yes, like all packs they have a pack tattoo. Its of a Dragon." my dad pulls down a book from his bookshelf and flips it open to show me a picture of the Royal tattoo. The same one I saw on Raelynn's back that night.

"How many members are there in the Royal family?" I ask as I move towards the sofa where Raelynn is.

"Since the King and Queen had a hard time conceiving, they only had one child. A daughter I beleive." My mother moves towards me. "Jace, tell us what you heard." She glances over at Raelynn, taking in how protective I have suddenly become.

I look at Raelynn who is now staring at me. Those doe eyes of hers searching my eyes for answers, needing them. I place my hand on her knee to comfort her, it's all I can do not to wrap her in my arms and keep her safe from everything. This information will change everything if it is indeed true.

"Raelynn, can you turn around and show my parents your back? Please?" I ask.

For a minute no one moves. Its like everyone knows this moment could change everything. Slowly, Raelynn stands and turns her back to face everyone. As her shirt rises along the skin on her back, the tattoo starts to show, beginning to emanate a glow.

"Oh my god." my mother whispered

"Unbelievable." my dad says. "But if she's been missing, all these years, why hasn't anyone reported it. Oh no, they could believe we kidnapped her."

"But you didn't Alpha Jacob." Raelynn finally spoke. "The man with the wolf dragon tattoo on his neck did. I may not remember anything before being dumped on the side of the road but I do remember that."

"Well dear, we must return you to your family." my mother says. "Even though you have become like a daughter to us."

"We can't. At least not until we know it's safe for her to return to her people. The man in the dungeon said that she was the last of the Royal line and that he could not ascend to the throne until she was dead."

Someone needs to find out if she's safe. We can not let someone hurt her. Her wolf is brave, but Raelynn is terrified.

Her wolf?! Raj, have you spoken to her wolf?

Yes. We feel the mate bond, but feel that it is not safe to announce just yet. Raelynn has not been made aware yet either. Their safety must be our priority.

"Father, we must investigate this more. But I will protect and guard Raelynn. I can not put that on anyone else in the pack. Can you interrogate the prisoner?"

"Absolutely. It is important to protect the Royal family."

Raelynn POV

Jace follows me back to my room. My mind is reeling and unsure of what to do next. Some crazy wolf wants me dead to take over as Royalty and now this wonderful pack could be in danger because I didn't die five years ago. Instead this wonderful family took me in and provided for me. I don't even know if my parents are still alive, even though it doesn't sounds like it. I have so many questions and my mind won't stop reeling.

"Raelynn, talk to me. What are you thinking?" Jace whispers as he closes my bedroom door behind us.

"Talk? I wouldn't even know where to start! Jace, my family could be dead! and worse your family and pack could be in danger because of me! I have barely turned eighteen and I've already been through my first heat and now someone is trying to kill me. I don't want to put anyone in danger, no one should die because-"

He kisses me. I'm sure it wasn't planned, but definately was a good way to stop my sprialing. And he tastes wonderful. As our lips connect its like a fire is lit in us and I can not get enough of this man. I wrap my arms around his neck and he lifts me off the ground. Wrapping my legs around his waist, I continue to kiss him. He carries me over to the bed and lays me down, climbing on the bed on top of me. I feel his hardness rubbing against my core through our clothes and it sparks a frenzy in me. I need this man, I can feel it.

Jace pulls away. "Raelynn, we can't. As much as I want to, that would be wrong for me to take advantage of you in this state."

"Oh. I understand." I unwrap my legs from his waist and let go of him completely. "I get it."

"No, I don't think you do. I want to do this, but I don't want us to do anything you may regret. You are in a very confusing and emotional state right now."

"Jace, I just need to be alone." He lets me up off the bed and I walk into the bathroom and shut the door.

I can't let him see me cry. I feel this overwhelming connection to him but he doesn't have the same feelings for me. I hear my bedroom door open and close, he has left me alone. I walk to the shower and I turn the water on cold. I need the cold to kill the fire he started inside me.

Jace's POV

I pace the living space of the Alpha floor, watching Raelynn's door. I want, no need, to make sure she's okay. But she has asked for space. I should've just given into my desires, maybe then she wouldn't have pushed me away.

Or she could end up hating you. She's confused. She doesn't understand that her safety is your priority.

No, instead she juist thinks that I dont want her. That couldn't be further from the truth. I have always wanted my mate and knowing it is her, well that definitely isn't helping me stay away from her. Maybe I should explain that that shes my mate. Maybe that will help her understand why I am putting her safety before my own desires.

No, she needs to process the information she has been given. But you will tell her. And soon. Trust me to help you.