First Full Moon

Chapter 6

Alpha Seb.

Seb stood in front of me gauging my reaction. I was stunned. Alpha Seb was my mate. Apparently a few others were just as surprised judging by the hushed whispers travelling around the room.

He took a step forward, I could see the relief in his eyes when I stepped towards him as well. 

"Would you like to take a walk outside?" Seb asked. "It's rather crowded in here."

It was then I realised everyone was watching us intently. I felt on show. A deep blush covered my cheeks and I was sure my whole face would have looked like a beetroot. 

"Good idea." I nodded in response as Seb grabbed my hand and led me out of the hall. Tingles travelled up my arms as soon as I felt his hand around mine. It was as if hundreds of tiny butterflies had landed on my skin making my heart race.

When we got outside I instantly relaxed. I wasn't sure if it was the close proximity to Seb or the fact no one was watching us anymore but I felt more at ease. I noticed that the smell of cinnamon and orange had followed us. It was Seb. I had to heard that your mate smells desirable but his mix was intoxicating, I had to stop myself from burying my head in his neck to surround myself with it.

"Are you ok?" Seb asked obviously talking about the events in the hall.

"Surprised!" I replied honestly, not sure what else to say. It was a weird feeling. Feeling so comfortable you could talk to this person about anything but also nervous about what he was thinking at the same time. I was over the moon! Secretly I have always had a crush on Seb but had him labelled as out of my league. Turns out we were destined from the beginning! I still had some red flags; I knew Seb was a bit of a ladies man and being the Alpha meant that I would need to step up as Luna to lead by his side. Am I even capable of being Luna? But looking at Seb now, his sandy hair in its usual messy but styled look, his blue eyes searching for some hint of what I was thinking, his tanned skin wrapped around strong muscles all tense and waiting, I am aware there is no way I could turn him down. Not only because it was physically and emotionally painful to deny the mate bond but I knew that this was meant to be. It just felt right. 

I realised that while I was having this inner monologue poor Seb was standing there patiently waiting for me to give him something. Anything.

"So I guess we're mates then." I stated the obvious. i***t. I mentally scold myself.

Seb chuckled, visibly relaxing. "I had a feeling we were." He looked deep into my eyes with emotion visible in his.

"What do you mean you had a feeling we were mates?" I ask intrigued. This seems to be happening a lot to me recently. 

"Well the last few weeks I have felt drawn to you. Like I needed to protect you and just wanted to be with you. I spoke to my Mum about it and she said it could possibly be the mate bond but because you weren't 18 yet you wouldn't feel it so we couldn't be sure." He was gauging my reaction to the information he shared.

"Right." was all I managed. I had thought he was acting weirdly recently but I didn't expect this.

Smiling he continued, "Do you remember when we were kids and we used to play on the playground down the street together? You, Dylan and I would spend hours down there. Well, my Mum reminded me that I would carry you home when you fell off the swing or hurt yourself to make sure you were looked after, and you used to be glued to my side, everywhere I went - you went. There was a time that we were inseparable. She was very excited when I told her about how I was feeling towards you recently." 

Thinking back I can remember spending a lot of time together.

"Well that does explain why Luna Jen has been calling our house a lot recently." I said thinking out loud.

"Mum said that they had assumed back then that we were to be mates. Guess they were right." Seb looked proud as punch. He genuinely seemed over the moon that I was his mate. It made my heart skip a beat. I looked down and realised I was still holding Seb's hand. I desperately wanted him to pull me closer but didn't want to be presumptuous. As if he read my mind Seb moved closer.  

"I hope you are as happy as I am." he whispered and he bent down to leave a kiss on my cheek. I gasped at his touch. The feel of his lips on my cheek sent a rush or warmth through my body making me want more. I wanted him to grab me by the waist and really kiss me.

 As if sensing my arousal he chuckled. "I believe that's the mate bond. I'm trying really hard to be a gentleman and not drag you to my house right now." Seb states. I look up into his eyes and they have turned a dark blue. The excitement clearly evident. I felt hot. I took a step back from Seb, hoping the distance would cool us off. It worked slightly. Seb looked at me amused. 

"I am happy to take this slow if you agree to give us a chance." He added.

"I think I would really like that." I reply making Seb smile the most dazzling smile I have ever seen. It made my knees weak, how could one man have such an effect on me?!

As we were turning to walk back into the hall our Mum's burst through the door in a flurry. 

"We just couldn't wait anymore!!" Luna Jen announced as she wrapped me in her embrace.

"I'm so happy!" my Mum continued, "We knew it all along! You do not know what a hard secret it has been to keep!" Mum finished as she squeezed Seb into a great big Mumma bear hug.

After some more gushing and boasting that they knew all a long our mothers finally let us rejoin the party.

The night actually ended well. Seb and I danced, talked to a few people and ate lots of cake. He was the perfect gentleman. He was attentive and even got a bit protective when other men got a bit too close whilst congratulating us or wishing me a happy birthday. I did notice that Asher had left. I wasn't surprised. 

At  the end of the night Seb walked me home. The conversation flowed so freely. It was effortless. He talked about his sport and how he has started a new training regime with the warriors. I was in awe at how organised and dedicated he was. I chatted about my guitar lessons and the gigs my teacher wanted me to do coming up. Seb insisted that he was going to attend every one.

When we got to the front door Seb stopped in front of me looking hesitant. 

"You ok?" I ask. Panic coursing through my body. What if tonight hasn't been as nice for him as it has for me? What if he has changed his mind? 

Sensing my stress Seb stroked his finger down my cheek instantly making me feel at ease.

"Umm.. I was just wondering if you would like to go on a date with me tomorrow night?" Seb looked down nervously.

"Of course!" I replied a little too quickly making Seb laugh. 

"Alright then, I'll pick you up after school, bring you home to change and we'll go on our first date." Seb looked like an excited little kid. It was clear he had already started planning something and I couldn't wait. 

"Done! Is there anything in particular I should wear? Like what am I dressing for? Warm? Nice? Comfortable? Dressy?" I was already running through my outfit choices in my head. Ellie and Sarah would definitely be able to help with my final selection.

"Comfortable and warm." he nodded. 

He put his hand on my waist and looked into my eyes waiting for my permission. I stepped closer giving him the permission he was asking for. Seb slipped his hand around my waist and up my back pulling me so close I could feel his heartbeat through his chest. His other hand rested on my cheek holding my face up to his. Slowly he bent down his lips brushing mine. The tingles spread through my body. I could feel a ball of heat rise in my stomach as I needed him to make contact. His lips were soft and gentle at first but slowly got more desperate as the need to feel each other took over. 

We stood there breathing heavily for a few minutes with our foreheads resting against each other. This was the mate bond. The need to mate and complete the bond is primal. I could feel my wolf's need. She doesn't come out much - only in times of anger, threat, and now apparently passion. I pushed her back down and turned to the door. I needed to get inside, I'm sure Seb was having the same internal war with his wolf who as an Alpha would be even harder to control.

"I had better go." I say as I turn to go inside. Willing my body to cooperate. " Thanks for tonight." I say as I unlock the door. 

"See you tomorrow!" Seb returned obviously having won the battle with his wolf. He walked down the driveway towards his house looking very chipper. "Goodnight Babe!" He yelled back to me making me giggle like a school girl.