Bane of my existence

Chapter 7- Sky

10:30 already and Luna was still not home.

“Where is this stupid girl? Why is her phone not reachable? Do you think something bad happened to her?

“oh dear lord!!! What if she's in big trouble??”

“I'm getting a very bad feeling Joe...Can you try calling her again? Did you try Simon?? Is she with him?? O Joe.. I'm scared!!!!!!”

What if she's in danger? What if they found her? All these bad thoughts kept creeping into my mind. I tried to brush them off but the uneasy feeling wouldn't go away. I paced about anxiously in the yard. Joe was anxious as well, I could see that but he tried to calm me down. I'd talked to Simon already but Luna wasn't at his either.

Luna didn't have a lot of friends who she hung out with only Simon and Sarah. But Sarah was in L.A. and Simon had gone to his boyfriend's house somewhere in the countryside. Luna was a lonely child until she met Simon and I couldn't be more grateful. Simon was a great kid. He was kind and smart... and he was not with Luna right now. I'm worried sick. Oh lord!! My baby girl. I hope she's alright. I went around the forest tracking her scent as far as i could. But I'd supressed my wolf for so long it's like I've lost touch with her. I never felt more human in my life than now. I couldn't even track my Luna’s scent.

I need help. I need to go to the police. I told Joe we ought to go to the police. He went inside to grab the keys and a jacket . Just then Luna's silver car arrived in the driveway. And there she was. My luna. I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw her get out of the car. She knew she was up for an earful. But I couldn't care less about anything else as long as she was safe home. She had an apologetic look on her face that I couldn't help but smile.

“Mom!!! I'm so.... sorry!!! I know I'm late. I tried calling but my phone died and ..I'm sorry I know i had you worried.”

I hugged her. My baby. She was warm and I could feel the heat from her body . She's here now Sky . She's safe. My inner wolf whined.

“It's alright Luna. As long as you're safe that's all that matters. Come on. I'll make you dinner"

Just then Joe came out. He looked at Luna and a wave of relief washed over him. He sighed.

“Luna.. my princess you had mom and me worried sick. We were almost headed to the cops. You should've let us know if you were going to be late. “

He feigned anger. But Luna could see right through it. She hugged him and said

“ I know dad. I'm sorry. My phone died. It won't happen again. I promise. Now can we please go eat dinner. I'm famished"

“alrighty!! Let's go in"

We all went inside. Joe decided to cook tonight. He loves cooking which was something I wasn't very fond of. I hated cooking. I mean i can cook but I'd rather not if i had the option.

Luna was helping her dad with dinner and I decided to set up the table.

“Dinner’s ready!! Tonight's special on the menu is chicken roast with a tangy sauce and asparagus .”

Yummy !!

I was starving.

We all sat down for dinner and began eating.

There was something different about Luna tonight. Something had changed I could sense. She seemed happier than most days. She was smiling even as she ate.

“so Luna will you tell us where you were all this time?”

Her cheeks were flushed!

She looked up from her plate “uhhhh.. yeah.. umm I was at.. mom do you remember the guy i told you about. The guy at Crusoe's?”

“yeah..”

“I was at his place. I mean I just went over for coffee. He invited me. I couldn't say no. I thought it'd be rude to you know refuse. So yeah. And mom you should've seen his place.. it was huge!!! Like a mansion!! Massive. And they were having a party. So he asked me to stay. And we kis..”

She stopped. She was embarrassed. I laughed .

“ooohh!! You kis..?? Kissed?”

“mom!!! Please”

Joe and I couldn't stop laughing. Luna gobbled down everything on her plate and rushed to her room as fast as she could.

My Luna she was in love. Oh my baby girl.

After dinner, Joe and I liked to sit out in the front porch drinking wine and talking about our lives or just gazing up at the moon and stars.

There was no moon today. The sky was pitch black. Moonless nights always made me feel uncomfortable. It reminded of the night I'd lost Ed. There was no moon that night too. But tonight i felt it even more so. Earlier when I thought I'd lost her , I was ready to unleash my wolf upon anyone that could harm her. And although she was back home now the fear of losing her was still there.

My thoughts were interrupted by Joe.

“I'm glad Luna is safe. And she's falling in love. She's happier these days don't you think?”

“Yes. I think so too. As long as she's happy that's all that matters “

We sat quietly then. Sipping our wine. Gazing up at the sky. Revelling in the profound silence. I loved this time with him. We were silent but our silence conveyed more than words could ever. I would always be grateful to Joe for if it wasn't for him we would've been dead.

Alpha Bane , that murderous bastard was somewhere out there and there's no way in hell I could fight him and defeat him but if it came to Luna I would do it or die trying . I've lost too much to that man already. My home. My life. My mate. My pack. My family. No more. It took me almost 10 years to finally let go of Ed and move on.

I would always love Ed . He was my mate. The love of my life. He was kind and good. He was a great leader to the pack and everyone loved him. I could get lost in his piercing blue eyes and wouldn't even mind. He was firm where he ought to be. But he carried his heart on his sleeve and never denied any one in need. His mischievous smile and sweet laughter could melt away all my worries. In his arms I felt the safest. But he was gone now. And I'm still here.

Thinking about Ed always made me want to cry. Just then Joe put his arms around me. He knew how I felt about Ed. He knew there was a part of me that still belonged to Ed and he could never hope to take it. But he accepted that. And for that I was grateful. I loved Joe. Joe was a good person. He had an open mind and a big heart. He was easy to love. He'd been my strongest support after I lost Ed. If it wasn't for him I don't know if I would've been able to survive. He was a good father to Luna and she adored him. Joe knew all about me and yet he loved me for who I was. He had courage.