Suddenly A Luna

Suddenly A Luna Chapter 9 Meeting The Parents

JAX's POV

As we sit at the patio table I watch Brenna as she takes everything in. She is breathtaking tonight. Feeling eyes on me I look up to my parents who are staring, unabashedly I might add, at Brenna and I.

They have matching grins on their faces. I chuckle as I realize it's because they caught me watching my mate. Busying myself with opening the wine. I pour everyone a glass before looking back at my mother. Wondering where the food is at. I know my mom will have a ton of questions and I was hoping she would wait until after we ate. Especially since my mate already seems overwhelmed as it is.

"So dear, how did you two meet?" my mother asks looking at me.

"I believe you already know that thanks to Damien" I answer nonchalantly as my eyes travel back to Brenna.

"I want to hear it from you, my dear son" my mother says nonplussed.

"Damien met his mate, who happens to be best friends with the gorgeous woman next to me" I say trying to rouse Brenna from her thoughts, when she doesn't react I squeeze her thigh under the table as she turns to me blushing.

"S-sorry, I didn't realize....I was taking in your lovely home and then the pool caught my eye. I just love swimming. Though I haven't been able to in a long time." Brenna babbles nervously.

"Oh that's alright dear. I had asked Jaxsun how you two met and he told me Damien's mate is your best friend but not much else, yet" my mother says smiling.

Brenna blushes again and looks at me before answering. I can tell she wants to talk to me about something later on.

She looks back at my mother with her adorable smile and says "Yes, Addyson convinced me to go on a double date with her. I didn't want to go at first but now..." she stops, looking in my eyes before continuing "I am so happy I did".

Smiling back at her, I kiss her on the cheek and we both turn back to look at my mother. I brace myself for more of my mother's questions, knowing her all too well.

"Well isn't that just the sweetest thing" she says. She starts to ask another question but is interrupted by the kitchen staff bringing out our dinner. I silently thank the moon goddess for their timing.

Looking at Brenna I smile trying to convey how lucky we are that the food has arrived. I wish we could mind-link already but unfortunately that won't happen until she swears loyalty to me and our pack, officially becoming a pack member.

Turning to the plate in front of me, I pick up my fork and dig in.

Brenna's POV

When my plate is placed in front of me my stomach grumbles. Reminding me all I ate today was a muffin, and that was early this morning.

Our dinner is one of my personal favorites, Baked Ziti, with garlic bread and a grilled chicken salad. The waitress serving our dinner ask us what dressing we want, I choose ranch and Jax chooses Italian. When she brings Jax his dressing she lightly touches his hand trying to get his attention. Her eyes roaming over every inch of his body. She bats her eyelashes as she purrs "If you need anything else Alpha, anything at all, Please let me know" putting extra emphasis on anything.

A growl escapes me, shocking everyone including myself. The waitress scurries off quickly. Embarrassed I look to Jax, who is chuckling loudly. "Are you jealous baby?"

"You are mine" I growl, playfully this time.

"Obviously, I only have eyes for you Brenna. I didn't even spare her a glance" he says with mirth sparkling in his eyes.

"Well she needed to back off. Kyra wanted to claw her eyes out" I say.

"Just Kyra?" he asks raising an eyebrow at me questioningly.

"um, well, no, I did too" I say honestly. Surprised at just how true that is.

"Well that's a relief" he says "I was worried for a minute there" As he smiles ear to ear.

We all eat our dinner quietly. When we're done we talk amicably. Sipping my wine I realize I feel a lot less nervous then I did when we arrived. Jax and his father excuse themselves to talk about some pack matters. Leaving his mother and I alone.

She gives me a tour of the house. Which I learn is also the packhouse. Basically where ranked members of the pack live and their family members. That explains why it is so big though. There is a humongous library here. I would love to sit in there and read as many books as possible. It would be my safe haven for sure. There is a game room, with the biggest TV I have ever seen, pool table, video games, ice hockey, skii ball, and even bowling lanes. They also have a movie theater with comfy leather chairs each big enough for 2 people so mate's can be close. They have a movie night once a week to try and get everyone together. Throughout the tour she grills me with questions from basic stuff like my age and where I grew up. She just asked me as we made our way back downstairs to the living room who my parents are. Telling myself over and over that I won't cry I answer her reluctantly.

"Well I don't know my father, and I l-lost my mother in a car accident many years ago".

My voice shaky as I'm trying not to think to hard about it.

"Oh no, I am so sorry dear." she says as she pulls me in for a hug, trying to soothe me but it has the opposite effect and makes my eyes fill with tears.

"Let me get you some tea, it should help calm you. I really am sorry I asked Brenna. I never meant to upset you".

Tears rolling down my face, she leads me to a couch in the living room and I sit down, with her arms around me.

She leaves for a moment and comes back with a hot cup of chamomile tea. I gladly drink it as I focus on calming my breathing.

When I am able to speak again I turn to her and say "thank you and it's okay, you didn't know. I haven't ever spoken to anyone other then my best friend about my mom. I am sorry for crying, this is so embarrassing".

"Don't be embarrassed dear, our emotions will get the best of us sometimes. You can always talk to me about anything. Afterall You're going to be my daughter in law, and Luna soon enough".

Trying not to think about my being Luna soon, and wait did she just say daughter in law? sh*t that means marriage. My brain isn't ready to go there yet.... I try and change the subject "Thank you, I don't even know your name, I only know your Jax's mom. I have no idea what to call you or your husband for that matter" I say hoping she will take the Bait. A yawn slips out.

"Oh my...I guess we never really were introduced....Well dear, I am Victoria and my husband is Liam. You can call me Vicky since I'm sure you're not ready to call me mom yet."

"Vicky it is then. Thank you for everything..." i say yawning again " I'm not sure about being a Luna. I mean I just found out I am a werewolf and that I am meant to be with Jax. I am so confused about all of this. Can you tell me what all a Luna does exactly?" I ask Hopefully, yawning once more.

"Why don't you rest here for a bit. I will explain everything to you later, I promise dear Brenna" Vicky says softly.

Nodding to her I lay back on the couch and close my eyes.

The last thing I hear before sleep consumes me is her saying "Sweet dreams my new daughter".