Eliana's pain and victory

Chapter Six

Eliana

I stood at the entrance of Alpha Tropher's house, listening to the sounds of voices and shouts. "Shantel! Shantel! Shantel!"

What’s happening? My heart began to race. Was the Alpha inviting me here just to humiliate me in front of Shantel and the others? Shantel had been vying for our pack's favor, but I had just secured a victory this time.

I knew I was the last person Patrick wanted to see. With determination, I stepped into the gathering, and Alpha Tropher spotted me, sending his guards to fetch me. As they approached, my heart raced even more.

All eyes were on me, including Shantel's and Patrick's. Whispers began to spread through the crowd.

Alpha Tropher welcomed me, and I noticed the surprise on people's faces before he began his speech.

"We welcome a great warrior among us," he announced, and the murmurs grew louder as he continued.

"Today is a special day in our lives, as I will declare the next Luna to my son, Patrick," he said.

The crowd erupted with chants of "Luna Shantel! Luna Shantel! Luna Shantel!"

Did this man really bring me here to witness the love of my life marrying Shantel, thereby making her his true Luna?

Alpha Tropher's words of praise for how I had saved Patrick, Shantel, and others in our pack pulled me from my thoughts and fantasies.

"Our next Luna is none other than…" His words hung in the air as the crowd continued to chant, "Luna Shantel! Luna Shantel!"

"Our next Luna will automatically become my son's wife, and that person is none other than Eliana Austin."

Oh my goodness! I was both shocked and amazed. Did I just hear that correctly, or was my hearing playing tricks on me? No… this can’t be real! The universe has granted my wish! I shouted, "Thank you, universe!"

Before I knew what was happening, I began to hear my name being called from the crowd. "Luna Eliana! Luna Eliana!”

Shantel fled, and Patrick chased after her. I was brought into the Alpha's palace, where Alpha Tropher commanded Patrick to return, but he ignored the order.

Once the crowd had dispersed, Alpha Tropher informed me that the party would take place in four days from now and that I needed to be at the palace to prepare for the coronation. I was shown to Patrick's room, where I would be staying as his bride to be.

I was eager to see Patrick's handsome face today; I knew he would come back—he had no choice. The universe had already destined us to be together.

Tonight, I had to make the most of my opportunity. I needed to ensure that Patrick fell in love with me and forgot about Shantel.

Before long, Patrick entered the room, looking both furious and exhausted. His first words were, "What are you doing in my room?" I explained that the Alpha had asked me to move in so we could prepare for the upcoming coronation.

"That’s never going to happen, Eliana. I won’t spend a night with someone as weak as you," he retorted. I interrupted him, saying, "A weakling who saved your life, Shantel's life, and everyone else in our pack."

"Just think about it—we're meant for each other. Have you ever wondered how you knew I were in trouble and came to my rescue from those girls at school? The same thing happened to me that led me to save you." As I moved closer, I could feel his heartbeat and see the love in his eyes, even though he was trying to deny his feelings because of his promise to Shantel.

I stepped even closer, wrapped my arms around him, and held him tightly, giving him a reassuring kiss on the cheek. He pulled me closer and kissed me on my lips.

We didn't care whether the door was open or closed. He pushed me onto the bed, trying to charm me. I had never experienced anything like this before, and I could tell he felt the same. I responded to his kiss, passionately kissing his neck before trailing downwards.

He was already calling my name, and I teased his n*****s with my tongue.

"Oh no, Eliana, you're amazing," Patrick whispered in my ear. I smiled and continued what I was doing, using my tongue on his ears, which made him cry out even more.

"I love you, Eliana," Patrick said, and I could feel the intensity in the room. "You need to lower your voice, Patrick," I whispered back.

He pulled me closer, starting at my neck and moving down to my breasts. He playfully teased them with his tongue, and I whispered in his ear that I had never done this with anyone before.

"Are you telling me you're still a virgin, Eliana?" he asked. "Yes, Patrick, I am. A virgin who has never experienced anything this sweet. Shantel, who knows everything, has never made me feel this way."

"You mean you've made love to Shantel and she’s never made you feel like this?"

"Never, Eliana," he replied, smiling.

"I can't believe you're still a virgin in this day and age," Patrick said. "You can check it out for yourself," I told him.

He left my breasts and began to go lower, and as he was about to insert his finger, I gasped in fear.

"Eliana, what are you doing? You want to lose your virginity before marriage?" I said to myself. He paused and withdrew his hand. "Don't be scared, Eliana. I’ll be gentle."

He inserted his finger, and I felt overwhelmed. "Eliana, so you really are still a virgin."

"Yes, I told you," I replied. "Then how do you know how to do all this foreplay?"

"I just started it with you, Patrick."

"Really?" he said, surprised.

"I'm not going to take your virginity, Eliana. In four days, you’ll be my Luna. No woman has ever made me feel the way you do."

"But what about Shantel…" I mentioned her name, and he looked shocked.

"I don't know how I feel about you, Eliana, but I’ll see what I can do about Shantel. After all these years with her, I've never felt this way.”