The Sweetest Honey

Luna

(Clara’s point of view)

“This is where we hold ceremonies and celebrations.” I hear people walk in and instinctively get close to Goliath. He puts his arm around me, and I snuggle close to him.

“Oh dear, don’t be scared it’s just us.” I look up, and it’s Goliath’s parents.

“Sorry guess I am a bit shy.” His mother comes up to us. It is so weird how she feels so much older, yet she looks hardly older than Goliath.

“Goliath let me get a good look at my new daughter to be.”

“Mom seriously this is a bad time.” I tug on his shirt, and he looks down at me. “It’s ok, Goliath. I hardly got to see her at breakfast.”

“You heard her Goliath now let her go.” He let’s out a huge sigh and drops his arm off of me. His mom instantly pulls me in for a hug.

“You are so skinny! I am going to have to make you my pie taste tester for the competition in a couple of weeks. That should put some meat on your bones.” I don’t know what to say to her. I just want her to like me.

“I never say no to pie.” I managed to say while she crushed me.

“Mom let her breath!”

“Sorry dear. Let me have a look at you.” She stands back, holding my shoulders still.

“You are so lovely. What beautiful hair and green eyes. You will make such beautiful grand babies.”

“Mom!” “That is going too far.” I am sure I am pale at this point. I am only 18, still a virgin, and I haven’t known Goliath a week.

“Oh I am sorry. I am just so happy my son finally has a mate.” She says, letting me go finally.

She takes a step back to look at us all. “Have you decided on a Luna ceremony? Is that why you are here?”

“I know I have heard the name Luna before, but I don’t remember what that is. what is she talking about, Goliath?” Goliath has that serious face again like he did at the table. His mom cuts in again.

“Clara I am the Luna now, but Goliath is going to be the official Alpha soon making you the Luna. I can see he hasn’t marked you yet, but..” Goliath cuts his mom off.

“MOM PLEASE! I haven’t talked to her about that yet. I wanted to give her one good day before we had to bring that stuff up.” Once again, I am reminded that I missed out on knowing all of this, and now I am causing trouble between them.

“Oh I am so sincerely sorry, Clara and Wendy. I know this must be a lot for you both, and I am being a pushy, busy body. Let me get out of your hair. Just know if you need anything at all, no matter what it is, please come to me or Atlas. we will do anything we can to help you out.” She gives a small wave and turns around. I feel bad Goliath got so mad at her. I give him a small slap, knowing it would get his attention, but wouldn’t hurt him.

“You should really be nicer to your mom.” His mom turns her head back towards us.

“You better never lose her son she is a keeper.”

Goliath slowly runs his hand down his face, knowing he can’t argue with me about this. I will give him points for being that smart.

“Since I can’t escape this, I think we should all take a seat let’s just get this out now.” We walk over to the table and all sit down.

“ The truth is that I was putting this off because I didn’t want to overwhelm either of you. Please let me explain what I can. Then, I will answer any questions you have after.”

Wendy and I shake our heads in agreement. “When it comes to the top ranks of the house, our mates take on the responsibilities of running the pack with us. We have close to a thousand pack members. Some work out in the city with humans, and some are retired in a different world. They are still pack members no matter how far away they are. One thing you should know is that other packs tend to fight each other, and wolves that are rogue will try to fight packs to gain something as well. For this reason, everyone 16 years old and up start training to defend themselves and the pack. We haven’t had any issues in several years thanks to peace treaties and our hard to reach location. We have sent out people to help other packs, though. Now to the important part the pack house. The lowest ranking wolves are the Omegas, but they are very important members who keep the pack house running along with other things. Then we have our warriors that are full of a bunch of different kinds of wolves who happen to be skilled in fighting. You will often see my sister training them. We keep a bunch of them in the castle with the omegas to keep a strong line of defense and security. Then we have the Gamma Tyler, who is going to be third in command. The Gamma now is Gamma Jake, Tyler’s uncle, but he has planned on retiring once I am announced the official Alpha. Next up is the Beta here, Jack. He is second in command, so he is in charge when I am unable to be around. So if Wendy were to accept him and they mated and marked each other, she would also be a Beta. Then, at the top, you have the Alpha and Luna. My parents have that position now, but I will be taking over since my sister has no interest. That would make you Clara, my Luna, if you were to accept me. We would run the entire pack together. I don’t want you two to stress out because you have an entire family here to help with everything. Well, go ahead and ask what you need to.”

Wendy and I look at each other and back at Goliath. “There is another world!” we both yell. Both Goliath and Jack cover their ears.

“Goliath maybe you should have mentioned that werewolves have extremely sensitive hearing.” Jack says, looking pained.

“ Sorry, boys!” “Yeah sorry.” We both say feeling bad, but who wouldn’t freak hearing about another world existing.

“Yes there is another world. Possibly more, but I have only heard of this one other. It goes by many names. A lot of us around here call it the magical kingdom. It was said to be made for what humans call the paranormal. Creatures like fairies and vampires and werewolves. Pretty much an infinite amount of species and hybrids needed another place to go. Earth is overpopulated, and a lot of the paranormal don’t have the ability to die. The magic kingdom provides us with never-ending space.”

My mind is blown. How did I not think about other paranormal beings?

“What is being marked by your mate mean?” Wendy asks, but I want to know the same thing.

“I will tell you, but you have to know first that it is very normal for werewolves.”

“Well what is it?” I ask at the edge of my seat.

“Normally during s*x but it doesn’t have to be, we bite each other’s shoulders.”

“Does it hurt?”

“No, well maybe for a half of a second, but I heard it is the most pleasurable thing you will ever experience.”

We kind of sit in silence, trying to think. My brain feels broken. I know there are more questions, but I can’t think about anymore right now.

“Any other questions?”

“ I have enough to think about right now. How about you, Wendy?”

“Do you have any books on this stuff? Books about being a werewolf or becoming one?”

We should have some in the library. Feel free to check them out anytime you like.”

“I am good for now then.”

Goliath stands up. “Everyone let’s get to the garage, then we can get out of here.”