Forsaking His Luna

Finn

Miriam

I was exploring my favourite coral reef, and everything looked different, everything felt different. It was almost as if I could feel the creatures in there. The sense of peace in this place made me feel like I belonged. I could clearly see and hear all around me.

As a swam around the reef I realised I didn’t know how I ended up here.

An eerie silence made me feel uneasy. All the creatures around me had immediately hidden or run away. I turned around looking at the deep blue horizon behind me, but it was also silent and bear. Suddenly all the light around me disappeared and darkness engulfed my surroundings.

An agonizing screeching made me cover my ears and squeeze my eyes shut. A clawed hand grabbed my wrist painfully piercing my skin.

“It’s nice to finally meet you, Miriam. I think introductions are way overdue, but perhaps we shouldn’t be meeting in your dreams. Come to Pavlopetri before the next full moon, we have much to discuss. Fail to heed our demands and we will come for your son.”

I opened my eyes and a wide black-eyed creature was staring at me. It had dark grey pasty skin, and dark long hair partially covering its face. Its tail was black just like the long nails piercing my skin and unnaturally large wings were sprouting from her back. Its teeth were spiky and very sharp. It was absolutely terrifying sight.

The sound of the creature’s voice made my throat hurt, almost as if it was sucking the life out of me. But at the same time what she said sparked a wave of unnatural anger in me. No one threaten my son and lived after.

Gathering my courage I threaten back.

“Do not speak of my son!” It laughed at me, wickedly.

“You have a fighting spirit. Good, we prefer fighting souls, they last longer under the crushing weight of the ocean.”

I felt breathless, it was sucking all the air from my lungs, and every time it talked I felt weaker. Almost to the point of collapsing. I tried to stay awake it was important I understood what was going on. What was she talking about?

“Let me go!”

“Silence child! I have a message for Hugol, tell him I’ll be waiting for you both.”

“Who are you? Who is Hugol?”

“Hugol is your father! He brings shame to our race. Just like you do, you’re an abomination and I would be delighted to end you, but lucky you, the Emperor has plans for you. But... perhaps, I could taste your soul...just a little.”

Its teeth sank into my left wrist and I screamed with the burning sensation on my skin, I felt my heart weakening.

I woke up screaming and drenched in sweat. I immediately sat up looking franticly at my wrist. Nothing was there. But I could still feel the pain where my skin was pierced before. The pain in my chest was making me breathless, I need to calm down.

The bedroom door flew open and Arthur was in front of me immediately looking for any injuries.

“What’s wrong Miriam!? Are you okay? What happened?”

I couldn’t utter a single word. I wrapped my arms and legs around him, letting him engulf me in his arms. He was the only one who could calm me down right now. His scent and his touch immediately made me feel safe.

“Shhh...It’s okay my love, you’re with me, you’re safe.” I rocked back and forth until finally, the pain in my chest started to subside.

“Nightmare, my love?” He kept stroking and kissing the top of my head. I never felt so vulnerable, I was used to being independent, but I needed him to breathe right now.

“Yes. Big time.”

“You scared the s**t out of me.”

“Sorry...”

“No, you don’t understand, I thought you were hurt... I felt pain on my left wrist first and then this agonizing pain in my chest... what were you dreaming ?”

“I...I’m not sure. I need to see my dad, he might have answers.”

“Sure honey, I spoke with Cody and all is set for us to travel to Lisbon today.”

I looked up at him surprised.

“What about my documents? I don’t even have any clothes.”

“It’s all taken care of. There should be clothes for you arriving soon. Cody took care of everything. We should hurry, I’m making breakfast and I would like for us to talk before we go to the airfield.”

I nodded.

“Okay. Let me take a shower and I’ll meet you downstairs.”

He nodded, caressing my cheek. “Are you going to be okay?”

I gave him a small smile.

“I will. I’m calmer now, just need to relax. The shower will help.”

He gave me a cheeky smirk.

“Do you want me to stay with you?”

I laughed. It sounded like a good way for us to spend the rest of the morning. Only we had things to discuss and it would be impossible for us to do that if we kept this talk going.

“No. Not today... we have things to talk about.”

“Okay, it was worth the try...” I smiled at him pecking his lips, he held my head and deepened the kiss, when he parted, I was nearly breathless and could see him smirking back at me.

He got up and winked at me before closing the door behind him. It has been a while since I allowed myself to feel anything, it felt good to feel this way.

When I got out of the shower, five huge designer bags were waiting for me at the foot of the bed. I wasn’t at all used to all this.

I started to take the clothes out of one of the bags, only to find they were exactly what I would wear, only more luxurious. Black skinny leather pants, a white cashmere long-sleeve sweater with a V neck and a bit of shoulder showing, simple yet classy. On another bag there were all different colours of underwear, panties, bras and socks, at least 8 different sets, it got me thinking, did Cody choose these? They were a bit too much, nothing I would usually buy, but I liked them. I chose a set and got dressed. I opened the remaining bags. One had a beautiful handbag, on another, there were two pairs of boots, black biker boots and a pair of black mesh Jimmy Choo booties. I couldn’t help but go for the booties, they were amazing and made me look taller. And on the last bag was a classic leather jacket. I needed to thank Cody for all these.

I combed and blow-dried my hair. I styled my hair into a loose high ponytail and applied some mascara and pink pale lipstick. I looked at myself in the mirror and was happy with what I saw.

Feeling good about the way I looked, I headed downstairs.

Arthur was already dressed, he was wearing black jeans and a white t-shirt, he looked good. He was seating and drinking his coffee when he saw me he got up and reached for me, kissing me gently.

"You look beautiful." I blushed, embarrassed by his compliment.

"Thanks. Who choose all that?"

"Cody went shopping with Gerard. Did you like it?"

When he said that name I felt nervous.

"Who's Gerard?"

"He's a good friend of ours, I'll like him." I needed to calm down, it could never be the same person. I was just being silly. Arthur noticed my uneasiness, I didn't want to talk about my ex again.

"What is it love?"

"Nothing, I'm hungry."

"Sit love, I'll make you a plate." He smiled tenderly at me, making me feel guilty for thinking about Gerard.

I did. He made me pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

I was drooling.

"Thank you, it looks delicious."

"So do you..." I lifted one of my eyebrows and gave him a knowing smirk.

"Okay, let's not get carried away... Can I get a coffee, please?"

"Sure. Black?"

"Yes, like my soul." He purred the coffee and when he was around, his look was scolding me.

"You're soul is nothing but pure."

"Okay, you are getting carried away from the train of thought. I meant it as a mood..."

"Oh, so you still emo?"

"Baby, I'll always be. But I completely turned to heavy metal since..." I stopped myself before I said it. I didn't want to ruin things.

But it was too late he caught on to what I meant and nodded.

"So, what do you listen to then? Not MCR?"

"Of course, I listen to MCR, every once in a while. I like to say I developed my taste in music when I discovered heavy metal. I listen to Slipknot, Metallica, Gojira, Judas Priest, and so on..." He looked surprised. "What about you? I bet you still listen to slow emotional rock...".

He faked hurt giving me a quizzical look.

"What is that supposed to mean?" His tone was a mix of amusement and anger.

"Nothing." I shrugged my shoulders and started eating as if it was nothing. "Can I have my coffee please, alpha Arthur?"

I know I was pushing it but I couldn't help it.

"Oh little mate, I missed your sarcasm." I literally got chills when I looked into Finn's eyes. But not wanting to let it show I pretended it didn't mess with me.

"Oh, hi Finn." I carried on drinking my coffee, keeping it cool. "Really? No one would guess by the way you let Arthur abandon me." His growl scared the s**t out of me, but at the same time, it excited me, making me feel sparks all over my body. I was definitely in need of therapy.

"Little mate, eat. I want you to see me in my true form."

"Okay." I could feel his gaze on me as I kept eating.

"Little mate, I'm sorry for not making Arthur go back."

I stopped eating and gave him my full attention. His eyes looked sad and begging for my forgiveness.

"It's not your fault. Life happens. I learned that the hard way. I know either of you meant for me to suffer. But life made that happen. I wouldn't be the person I am today without it."

"You are wise and forgiving little mate. I missed you dearly."

"I missed you too." We looked at each other. In a way talking to Finn was so much easier than talking to anyone else. There was no shame no pretend, he understood me and respected me completely. There were no lies or secrets, maybe it was the fact that he was purely an animal soul.

"Little mate what about our pup? Has he ever asked about his father?"

"He has. I told him daddy was working and he didn't know he existed, one day when he was older we would go and find him. He's five, I didn't want to lie to him, but at the same time leave him hopeless. So I promised we would look for you when he became older." I nodded, a smug expression showing on his face.

"I knew you would be a great mother when I met you. This confirms it. I'm sorry I have forsaken you, my Luna." Tears flooded my eyes at his words. They carry so much emotion, so much love and devotion.

"It's okay." I gave him a weak smile and he was engulfing me in a hug instantly. I felt protected, I felt loved.

"You are loved, I will always protect you and our pup." I snuggled into his arms and let him comfort me.

As always it was pointless trying to hide feelings from him.