The Alpha Who Loved Her

Chapter 9

***Becca***

As Will and I soaked in The tub that night allowing our muscles to completely relax I had almost forgotten about the threat on my family and the people I used to call my pack. My mind drifted to my mother and all the thing that had occurred and resulted in big changes for me.

*I was sleeping so good until i sensed Brushton coming in to wake Bo and I. He was leading all my brothers but Bo into our my room since I was 7 minutes older I always was woken up first. I could sense them gathering around my bed. Although I knew they were there I still nearly fell out of bed when they all yelled “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” When I opened my eyes and jumped to my feet to see my room decorated in pink and yellow. The boys sang and tickled me and even put on a princess crown, I was princess for the day! We run across the hall to Bo’s room his room was decorated in green. Our brothers are the coolest! We yelled “Happy Birthday Bo”. I jumped on his bed and then we wolf piled on him. Brushton and Benny put us on their shoulders and took us down stairs. Dad made us homemade donuts like he did for every birthday with Nutella frosting and sprinkles my favorite. We have the best Dad ever! He’s also the leader of our pack the PineCrest Pack. We then ran upstairs to get dressed. When we returned back downstairs dad brushed my hair and put it in a ponytail. Mother used to do it and he gets better at it every day. We all had our pack packs and were preparing for our trip out to the forest. We spent the day playing with paintball and trying out our new bows! We got home late and had a pizza party with the whole pack! We danced and watched movies outside then we ate strawberry shortcake and chocolate cake. It was the best day ever!

I felt the warm water relaxing my muscles and it pulled me from my thoughts but it was only a moment before I was pulled back.

(Age 8)

It’s mine and my brother Bo’s birthday! We turned 8 today. Bo snuck me up some dinner but Mother is mad at me again. I was doing target practice with the new bbgun daddy got me but mother said a Future Luna shouldn’t be shooting guns. She made daddy take my gun and bow. I was so sad I started crying. I am not allowed to have birthday dinner with our pack now so I am just sitting in my room. I heard the secret whistle outside my window. It’s Brushton, I hurry and open the window. My brothers are all there!! They sing happy birthday to me. Then Bo sneaks in with some pizza. Mother and daddy come to my room. Mother tells me daddy has been to easy on me and I need to start learning to be a Luna. From that time forward I stayed indoors and only left when I had 2 escorts. I couldn’t play outside any longer. I started playing with Buster because we were stuck inside together. That’s when All of us started sleeping in the treehouse. Mother and daddy would fight so Benny made us go to the treehouse. We would look at the stars and the boys would teach me about constellations and the tricks they learned hunting or about warrior training. We’d always sneak in early so we wouldn’t get caught.

*** Will ***

I could feel Becca tensing as I massaged her shoulders. She was overwhelmed with the possibility of her mother returning but I would never allow Becca or Bell to get hurt. I begin to pull Becca from her trance I lean forward and kiss her shoulder and her neck I reach her neck and take her ear lobe in my mouth. I feel her mood lighten and slowly pull away brushing her temple with my lips. She stood up and I followed. We dried ourselves and went to bed. She went to bed crying in my arms.

The next morning I woke up to the smell of coffee and lavender. Becca was already awake. She was feeding the children. I wasn’t ready to start my day. So I turned over and pretended to sleep. Soon I smelled chocolate and marshmallows and vanilla Becca must be making secret candy. I jump up and pull on some shorts. I walk to the kitchen and snake my arms around Becca’s waist and whisper in her ear, “good morning my love”. I steal a piece of candy and run to the living room. The children burst into laughter at me defying their aunt and Bell’s mom. “You’re gonna get in trouble Will” Bell smiles. I raise my brow at Becca, “promise” she laughs in response. I have missed her laugh. I jump over the kitchen island and spin Becca around to kiss her. The kids squeal in response.