My Secret

Chapter 8

Emily POV

Damien is just staring at me with a worried expression and it is making me more anxious about telling him about me. He needs to know because it would not be fair to him to lead him into this blindly. This is an important decision and once he marks me, there is no turning back.

"Damien, I am the daughter of the moon goddess. Selene is my mother. Lily was tasked with raising me and keeping me hidden away from everyone. If anyone had found out who I was before being mated and marked, they would hunt me and try to forcefully mark me and use me for the powers that I have. My mother sent me here to save the werewolf race. Being mated to me is a great responsibility as well as a huge safety risk. Once it gets out that I have been found, everyone will be not only after me but you as well. There is a lot more to tell you, but this is a quick summary of what you need to know before we go any further. So, questions?"

He is looking at me like a deer in headlights. That may have come out like word vomit. Maybe if I just give him a few minutes to process? Luna is just as anxious as I am waiting for him to respond to me. "Maybe that wasn't the best way to tell him. I think maybe you scared him, Emily." Luna says to me while pacing around in my head.

I can tell that he is now processing everything that I have told him. I can see that this was a surprise and not what he expected to hear when he met his mate. I know that he is older and has been waiting for his mate for a while. I am just really hoping that he accepts me. He is everything I have ever wanted in a mate- handsome, strong (physically, and mentally), with beautiful green eyes, thick luscious black hair, and all those muscles...

I need to stop myself before I go too far deep into the naughty side of things. He is my mate and while I am allowed to fantasize about him, he needs to decide what he wants first and foremost. Luna is rolling her eyes at me and telling me to not give him the decision and just jump on those bones already. I am trying my best to just ignore her comments and her sexualized thoughts at the moment.

Damien POV

I am processing everything that Emily has just told me. I am shocked to say the least. The status of my mate was never important to me. I have always told myself and my wolf that we would accept whomever the goddess gave to us. I cannot believe the goddess has blessed me with her daughter!

I have already decided that I want her. My wolf wholeheartedly agrees and is pushing for me to mate and mark her. I am struggling to keep him at bay and not just jump on her. I can see that she is struggling internally with her wolf and I probably look like a fool just standing here.

"Emily, I never had any intention of rejecting my mate. I never cared who my mate was or their status. I feel beyond blessed that the moon goddess has destined me to be your mate. I almost do not feel worthy to have you as mine. I know you are scared of what is to come, but I can promise that I will always protect you and be here for you. I will cherish you and do whatever it takes to keep you safe."

I cannot believe she is my mate. My mate, right here in front of me after so many years of waiting. She has the most beautiful eyes and don't get me started on her body. I need to stop staring and pay more attention to the conversation or she is going to think that I'm some perv that just wants to check her out. Although, my wolf would love to get his hands on her and touch every inch of her, that is not what is the most important thing right this minute. Right, let's get out head out of the gutter and focus on what she is telling us and take this seriously.

I hope she understands that we accept her no matter the challenge and that she will let us prove that to her.