Moon Child

Drive Home

- Selena Rhys -

My hands trembled in the cold as I took Dolores’ scarf and wrapped it around my neck. I buried half my face in it sniffing Dolores’ scent. Imagining her warm embrace.

I’ll miss you.

I said my final goodbye as Alex told me that it was time to go. We went back to the inn and they dropped me off in my room. I felt numb. I just sat in the chair near the window, gazing at nothing. I should be excited. It was my first time being outside after all. I spent almost my entire life in that hut in the middle of the forest. I dreamed so much of travelling outside but now… I couldn’t wish enough to go back there and be with Dolores again.

A few moments passed and James was the one who fetched me this time. He said that we’re leaving the town. I gave the lake a final look and the side of the forest where I lived. My home. As much as I wanted to stay, I had no choice but to trust these men. I’m sure Dolores will not leave me in bad people’s hands.

As we went outside the inn there were two vehicles and one motorcycle waiting for us. The man riding the motorcycle went down and greeted us. He looked very friendly. His hair reminded me of autumn leaves and he smiled brightly at me.

“Hi! I’m Adam, and you are?” he said beaming as he offered his hand for a handshake.

“I…I’m Selena” I answered meekly as I took his hand.

I saw two men coming towards us from where Adam came. One was Alex… but the other one. I haven’t seen him before. He had black hair. It was so dark it reminded me of something I saw that night in the lake. His eyes were sharp like his movements. He had this aura of command around him and anyone could guess that he is the Alpha.

They stopped right in front of me and I blinked at our proximity. He is at least an arm’s length away but he felt so close I could hardly breathe. Is this the power of an Alpha?

“Guys, her name is Selena” Adam said, saving me from the trouble of introducing myself.

“Oh right, I forgot to ask that, sorry Selena” Alex said apologetically

“It’s okay, it was my fault for asking too much questions from you” I said. I felt conscious of myself being surrounded by so many people. The dark-haired guy turned around and got on the driver’s seat of the black sedan.

“We should go now, you don’t mind riding with our Alpha, right?” Alex asked as he took me by the shoulders and pushed me towards the passenger seat of the car.

“Huh? What?” I asked, confused.

“Don’t worry he doesn’t bite. Adam there will ride in his motorcycle, he’s kind of a motorcycle enthusiast. And I’ll be riding with James and Gunner. So, you, my lady, will have to stay with our Alpha” he winked at me as he pushed me inside of the car and shut the door closed.

“I -” he was already running off to the pick-up truck behind us before I could even say anything. My heart thumped wildly in my chest. I couldn’t even bring myself to look at the driver beside me. I took a sudden interest at the hem of the polo I was wearing and fiddled with it.

I felt him look at me from my side. He moved closer and I had to hold my breath as I saw his face just a few inches from mine. I felt time stopped when I looked into his eyes. It was so deep I could get lost in it. Something clicked at my side and the next thing I knew I was secured with the seat belt on and he was driving to God knows where.

Hours into the drive and he wouldn’t even turn the radio on. I have always been comfortable with silence but this silence between us is killing me.

“I- I heard that you were the one who saved me…Uhm… Alex said” I stammered - not sure if I’m making any sense. I took a peek at him and saw him focused on the road. Did he hear me?

“Uhm… Ah… thank you… for saving me” I almost sighed. Why can’t I get a grip? I had no trouble speaking with the others. Why can’t I act normal around this guy? I looked at him again but he’s still not responding. Okay. Now I’m sure he’s ignoring me. I sighed and looked out the window of the car. Why is he ignoring me? Did I do something to offend him? I don't understand, this is the first time that we met. I couldn't possibly have done something to offend him, right?

- Calum Beckett –

IRRITATING. I’m so irritated I want to slam this car somewhere. anywhere. My wolf has been annoying me ever since the night I saw this girl. And now that I’m alone in the car with her… it won’t stop pacing inside me begging to be let out. WHAT DO YOU WANT? Damn it. I cursed at my wolf.

Alex was supposed to ride with her but now I’m stuck here fighting with my wolf all because he broke his ankle? He probably lied about it. I took a quick glance at her and saw her looking out the window. Her eyebrows were creased and she looked a little flushed. I heard my wolf whimper in worry. What the actual f**k? I almost cursed out loud. Why would my wolf be worried about her?

I stopped myself from sighing. I’m so on edge I couldn’t even move normally. I gripped the steering wheel tighter and tried to focus on the road instead.

I felt a jolt inside me when she unexpectedly faced me with her eyes full of determination.

“What’s your name?” she asked. I almost lost my composure but I should just continue ignoring her and it will all be over. That’s right.

But my wolf inside howled and irked me more. You won’t stop until I talk to her, is that it? It grunted at me, this stubborn asshole. I sighed in defeat.

“Calum” I answered her, trying to hide the annoyance in my voice. She didn’t hide the shock in her face though. Her eyes widened and her lips parted a little. I felt a sudden dryness on my throat at the thought of her lips. f**k. My wolf is getting to me.

She quickly turned away from me, hiding her face. That’s better. We should just… drive quietly from now on.