The Viking Alpha and his New World Luna

Chapter 12 - Chenoa’s POV

I could feel warmth on my face and underneath me. The furs I laid on were so soft and smelt amazing. Like sea moss and wood. I stretched my body whilst laying face down. This just felt so good. Maybe it’s just the shock of the last few days.

As I stirred and tried to remove the last of my sleep from my brain I realised I was moving up and down, heavy breathing right next to me too.

I snapped my eyes open and realised I was asleep naked on Agnar. I quickly got off and fell into the bed covering myself with furs.

I tried to hide my face less my actions be discovered.

I was already caught.

I heard snapping bones and looked beside me to Agnar stretching his large body to remove the last of his sleep from his body. He looked at me and gave a wolfish grin. He knew.

I could feel my embarrassment swallow my face. But I wasn’t sorry.

Agnar padded to the bathing room curtain and shifted back to Leif. It’s a sound I will have to get used to. He looked over his shoulder, he was exquisite in daylight. His back, bum and legs all proving how strong his is. He walked around the curtain and I could hear splashing. I quickly looked around for my clothes and found them on the bottom of the bed. I quickly got dressed and finger combed my hair to try and tame it after my amazing nights sleep.

When Leif returned he has trousers on his bottom half, his chest naked and showing his markings. He was re-braiding his hair into an intricate style. I could see his markings better now that it was daylight.

Before I realised I was up and walking towards him. Staring at the marking on his body. My hands began to trace some of the marking, sparks tingling up my hand, my arm and then down to my lower half.

Leif gave off a little chuckle as I got to his ribs. That snapped me out of what I was doing. I slapped my hand down to my side and looked him in the eye.

Chenoa: “I’m sorry, I’ve never seen such markings that remain.”

Leif: “please don’t apologise, it was great to feel your touch. We call them tattoos. We have them for life. How did you sleep?”

I blushed, oh my I slept on him. Naked!

Chenoa: “Very well thank you. I’m sorry for laying on you.”

Leif: “After your recent treatment and subsequent nightmare it was my pleasure to be your comforting bed. Agnar loved every moment being so close to you. He’s love struck.”

I felt heat flood my face.

Leif: “will you come break your fast with me this morning? I would like to show you around and prove we aren’t like Harald and his men.”

Chenoa: “if I say no and I’d like to leave?”

Leif’s eyes saddened slightly.

Leif: “I’d let you go and provide protection to your destination of choice. I already told you, you are my guest. Not my slave, not my prisoner.”

I felt relief at his words. He has been nothing but kind and accommodating so I nodded.

Chenoa: “I will join you.”

Leif smiled an amazing smile of joy. He held out his hand for mine. His massive hand engulfed mine as he led me down the stairs to the ground floor. Some of his men slept on the floor, some on tables. They must have had a great night.

Some women were bustling about with fruit, breads, meats and other foods. Placing them on one single large table.

Leif led me to a larger table that faced the room. He pulled out a chair and let me sit. He then went to the table of food and began to load 2 bowls. He came back beside me and passed me a bowl. I wasn’t hungry but I ate some of the fruits and bread.

Leif: “Chenoa, tell me about yourself.”

I didn’t know how to start.

Chenoa: “what do you mean? I told you I am….was the Chief’s daughter. My father has been killed and his body lost. My brother will not look for me for some time as we both know trade sometimes takes longer than planned.”

Leif: “Ah yes your father. My men did find his body. We have removed his body and head from the horse and wrapped him in shroud for your return to your village.”

Relief and sadness washed through me. At least we can return him to Mother Earth and his spirit join our ancestors.

I tried to hold back tears of sadness and joy.

Chenoa: “Thank you, thank you and your men.”

Leif: “My pleasure my Luna.”

I knitted my brows at this word.

Chenoa: “What is Luna? I’ve heard this from you and your friend now. What does it mean?”

Leif: “A Luna is a matriarchal title to the mate of the Alpha. She helps run the pack, provides the maternal side of a pair. My wolf and I know you are our mate, our Luna to be. That is why when we touch you feel warmth.”

Chenoa: “and sparks?”

Leif: “you feel sparks? That is unusual in human Lunas. It’s usually a wolf pair that feels that level of connection but yes sparks too. It provides strength, comfort and helps us bond.”

Do I tell him about my wolf? Now seemed a good time. I was about to speak when we were interrupted.

Ivar: “Alpha! A war party is at the gate. They want to speak to you.” He interrupted.

Leif: “I’ll be there in a moment. I will be back with you as quickly as I can.” He said as he kissed my hand and left.

I watched his magnificent form walk away. I didn’t know what to do and felt silly in here alone, so I decided to look around the trade post and see what was important about this place. I found some footwear in a corner and left the main building. I walked left outside the door and made my way through the streets. So many things to see, it was also good to see all of yesterday’s victims had been removed. This saddened me but I reminded myself I managed to survive.

I shook my head to snap out of my thoughts and continued to walk around.

I found some stalls close to the gate and couldn’t help peak outside them.

I saw the war party and recognised…….MY BROTHER! I ran from the stall, through the gate and to the gathering of people. I ran past Leif and jumped at my brother. Hugging him so hard and fierce. Tears ran down my face. He hugged me back harder and vowed through his body he would never let go.

Chenoa: “Our father is dead.” I muttered into his chest.

Chayton: “I know, this man here had just told me what happened. Are you ok?”

Chenoa: “I am good, saved by all these men and treated better than imagined.”

Leif: “Your father’s body has been found and shrouded for your afterlife preparations. I will go get him ready for your return home.”

I was saddened and hurt by his words, but why?. I watched him walk away, with his Beta, back to the trade post. He turned and looked at me with a sad smile. I turned my head back to my brother and gave a small smile to him as my thoughts raced.

Did I want to leave?