First Full Moon

Chapter 7

I tossed and turned all night long. Dreams of Seb woke me up in hot sweats. Just thinking about him I could feel the hot ball of desire churn in my stomach and making my wolf stir. It made concentrating on anything absolutely impossible. I dragged myself out of bed early to get ready for school. I put extra effort into my prep as Seb was picking me up. My usual 5 minute hair, dressed and tinted moisturiser just wouldn't cut it today. I wasn't a big make-up kind of girl but I thought a bit of mascara, lipgloss and bronzer would be perfect.

The school day dragged on as I watched the clock waiting for the next lesson to start meaning I was closer to my date with Seb.

As I sat down under the tree with Ellie and Sarah at lunch I was so agitated I couldn't sit still.

"So what are you wearing tonight Luna?" Sarah asked me, winking as she teased me.

"Well he said dress comfortable and warm so I'm thinking my black leggings, purple t-shirt and over-sized grey jumper." I replied awaiting their thoughts.

"Oh perfect!" Sarah answered enthusiastically. She was enjoying having another person to talk to about the mate bond and now having felt it I can see why. It is hard to explain who instantly comfortable and almost addicted to one person you feel. 

"And with minimal make-up it will look amazing!" Ellie added, nodding her head in approval. 

"I just wanted to put it out there that I knew something was up the other day at the beach!" Sarah called out throwing her drink bottle onto the floor for added effect. We all giggled. As much as I hated to admit it - she was right. 

"So does this mean you have a date to the Moon Festival or is Seb going on his own?" Ellie asked. The Moon Festival is a fancy name for a party where we all celebrate the full moon. Being werewolves we are very connected to the moon as our strength, mate bonds and pack ties become stronger under the full moon. So every full moon we celebrate it. 

"OMG! I had forgotten about that! What perfect timing!" Sarah gushed.

"We haven't spoken about it so I'm not sure yet. Doesn't Seb usually have Alpha stuff to do during the night?" I thought out-loud receiving some 'I don't know' shrugs from the girls. Guess I would have to wait and see.

Lunch was a good distraction but only lasted so long, soon I was back in the classroom watching the clock as time ticked by. 

As soon as the bell rang I made my way out of the school doors and towards the carpark. Seb was there waiting for me. He was leaning against his car wearing a navy crew-neck jumper and grey shorts. He looked goergous and it seemed all the other girls leaving school thought so too. I could feel myself getting jealous and agitated as the girls continued to drool over my mate.  My wolf was tensing up in response. It wasn't until I realised Seb's absolutely breath-taking face splitting grin was for me. It was as if he didn't even notice the gorgeous girls making eyes at him as they walked past. The hot ball of desire in my belly began to stir just looking at him making my heart start to race. 

"Well hello there mate!" Seb greeted me as I got closer to his car making a few of the people around us look over in curiosity. 

"Hi!" I replied shakily, my nerves getting the better of me. "How was your day today?" I ask.

"Oh the usual: planning the best first date ever for my mate." Seb returned cockily. 

"There's nothing like confidence, hey!" I tease back. Seb laughed but seemed distracted.

"I hope you like it." vulnerability suddenly written all over his face.

I smiled, "I'm sure I will love it! So, when are you going to tell me what were doing today?" 

Smirking Seb stepped forward planting a swift kiss on my cheek. The touch sent electric shocks across my skin - an intoxicating feeling. The smell of cinnamon and orange surrounded me again instantly having a soothing effect. 

"You'll have to wait and see." He replied opening the car door for me. I groaned. I'm not usually a fan of surprises, I like control, but Seb would be worth it.

We chatted the whole drive to my house. When we pulled up out the front I was planning on quickly running in, getting changed and coming back out. Apparently Seb had other plans as he grabbed my hand walking up the path to the front door. I couldn't help the smile spread across my face at the gesture.

I was trying to avoid having Seb sitting in the lounge with my parents alone but seems that is unavoidable. Who knows what they would say and embarrass me. I would just have to hope my Mum can control Dad. We walked in to Mum and Dad watching some football on TV. 

"I will be back in 5 minutes." I assured Seb but he didn't seem phased as he sat down on the couch. I could hear Dad and Seb talking about the football, Mum occasionally adding in something about the tackling being too rough earning an eye roll from my Dad (a regularly argued topic in our household). Football seemed like a safe conversation topic., right?

I quickly made my way to my room to get my clothes and head to the bathroom to freshen up when I was surrounded by the smell of fresh roses. There on my desk in my room was the biggest, most beautiful bunch of red roses. The fragrance was amazing. I walked over to get the card out of the bunch:

To Alice,

I hope that you really enjoy our date tonight. It means a lot to me that you are willing to give us a try.

From Seb

I had tears in my eyes. Seb had already put more effort into the first 30 minutes of our date than anyone had ever. 

I collected my things and ran to the bathroom where I re-applied some deodorant, freshened up my mascara and got changed all the while trying to be as fast as possible.

I walked back into my room to find Seb sitting on my bed waiting for me. The image of Seb on my bed was enough to make my heart race and my whole body start to heat up. I could feel my wolf's desire. 

"Do you like the roses?" Seb asked nervously. "I didn't know what you favourite type of flower was so I asked my Mum and she said that red roses were a 'classic'." He babbled.

"I love them! Thank you so much" I gushed in return placing my hand on his arm reassuringly. My touch making him instantly relax and smile a huge, genuine smile. The longer we stood there the darker his eyes got. Clearly the physical contact and close proximity was having the same effect on him and his wolf. He slowly started to move closer until our bodies were touching sending shockwaves through my entire body.  He bent his down and gave me a light kiss on my lips. It was perfect. The ball of desire in my stomach started to burn as Seb deepened the kiss, one hand running up to my neck, his fingers tangling in my hair, while his other grabbed at my waist. My wolf was taking control as I ran my hands up his muscly chest and over his broad shoulders. I wanted him closer. I wasn't sure if I couldn't get control of my wolf or didn't want to. 

Seb stepped back creating some distance between us. We stood there both panting and clearly working on controlling our wolves. After a minute or two Seb's eyes were there normal shade of blue reflecting he had regained full control.

"Sorry." He whispered.

I was confused. Maybe I misread the situation when I thought he was enjoying it too. I looked down a little hurt.

"No!" He continued lifting my chin up with his finger gently bringing my eyes to his, "I want to, don't get me wrong, but I want our first time to be special." His eyes were full of emotion.

"So you ready to go? Your Mum wanted to tell me more of your sporting prowess..." Seb changed the subject teasingly. I knew my parents would do something to embarrass me but I didn't think Mum would be the traitor! I rolled my eyes and shoved Seb backwards onto my bed to which he looked up at me with a fake-shocked expression.

"Alice, are you..." Dylan walked into my room stopping when he took in the situation. He looked disapprovingly at Seb and I and turned to walk out.

"Wait!" Seb called out, "I will look after her you know? You can trust me" trying desperately to reassure my brother.

"Yea, I know." Dylan answered, "You better." he continued while leaving my room trying to be threatening like a protective big brother but the chuckle giving him away. 

"Ready?" I asked Seb pulling him off my bed. He was heavier than I had expected.

"Ready."

We said our goodbyes as we were walking out the door and got into the car. I still had absolutely no idea where we were going but it wasn't worrying me as much anymore. Wherever we were going I knew Seb had put a lot of time and effort into planning so I would love it. It had already been the best date I'd ever been on and it hadn't even started yet!