Don''t Let Go

Chapter eight

Nina

I wake from my nap and find that i am not in my room. This startles me for a minute, but then I remember that i was brought her by the Alpha Bradley and that he is our mate.

Lena stretches and grumbles because she doesn't want to get up yet. I laugh at her and tell her it's time to get up and we need food.

I get up and go to the bathroom, I take care of business and look at myself in the mirror.

Ugh, I am a ghastly sight. My hair is a tangled mess. My face has healed but i have bags under my eyes and look pale. I really need to get sleep and food.

Just the thought of food has my stomach growling. I look at my reflection and just sigh.

I will need to get clothes and my few valued possessions from the basement.

I headed to the door and opened it. I was startled when I opened it and there was a guard standing there.

Luna, is everything OK, is there something you need? he asked

I looked at him as if he had just spoken in a language i didn't understand.

I thought to myself, Luna I'm not a Luna. He must be mistaken. I am a slave .

He just keeps looking at me and I blush. I'm sorry what did you say.

Luna, did you need something and are you OK?

Oh, I am just going to get a few things from my room and maybe some food.

Okay, I will go with you.

Oh no, that is okay I can do it.

I have been ordered to accompany you, so where you go is where i go.

Oh well, I don't want to be a burden. I can do it. It wont take very long.

He just shakes his head and we walk down the hall together.

Luna he asks

I stop. Please don't call me that. Just call me Nina.

He looks down and shakes his head. No Luna, you are to be addressed as such. I would not feel comfortable calling you anything but luna.

I shook my head. Well, I'm not the Luna, okay. What do I call you? I can't just call you guard.

He chuckles and says my name is Aaron. My Luna

I rolled my eyes at my Luna and looked at him. OK Aaron, now i know your name, please call me Nina. I don't want to be called Luna.

He looked around and lowered his head and said OK but only in private. I would hate for my alpha to agree with me for not following your request.

Okay, now that that is settled, let's go.

I walked into the kitchen and to the basement door. I looked at Aaron and asked if he would please wait for me here. I am a little embarrassed about having someone follow me and see what little i have and how bad my small amount of clothing i have.

He says ok but the alpha will be upset.

I let him know I would take responsibility for not having him in the basement with me. He just looks at me with worry and concern.

I walked down the stairs only to find that Linda is waiting for me and I instantly knew I had messed up by not having the guard with me.

Linda

you think you have anything to offer the alpha, she stated harshly. You are a disgusting joke and an embarrassment to this pack. You are worthless and don't deserve anything. I should have been his mate and I may still be his mate as soon as he figures out just how worthless you are a slave.

She takes a step towards me and I take a few steps back. Remembering the last encounter with Linda was bad and almost killed me.

She chuckles, so you remember. She reaches out to grab me, but stops and goes pale. Looking behind me with fear on her face and sweat beads running down her temple. She stepped back and I looked behind me to see Alpha Bradley with a furious look on his face and a growl that meant business.

Linda backs up and says nothing, then lowers her head in submission. This is a very unusual thing for her. She is always so full of herself.

Alpha Bradley looked at her an spoke in a very harsh and direct tone," Leave her alone, you put one finger on her and i will tear you apart.

Linda paled even more and then took off up the stairs.

Alpha Bradley looked at me. He didn't have the scary look in his eyes anymore. He had a concerned look," What are you doing down here little one?

I need clothes and a few things. I came to get them. Why are you here?

My guard let me know that you were down here and that he was instructed by you not to come down here. I was concerned after what had happened to you and went to make sure you were okay. I'm actually glad I was here because who knows what she would of done to you if I had not been here?

I look down in shame. Why was protecting me, Noone has ever protected me I don't know how I feel about this, Im happy, scared, nervous, a hold spiral of emotions and this is confusing me.

He walked over to me, placed his hand under my chin and lifted my face up.

The sparks spread through the skin contact and all I could do is watch his lush lips. Lena howls. Yes please, I want to taste them. Oh my gosh, I want to know how it feels to have those lips on mine. SHe is putting all these horny thoughts in my head and I instantly blush.

He chuckles and leans closer. I can smell you, he whispers, which makes me blush even more. I didn't think i could go any redder. It was so embarrassing. I'm standing here with him holding my chin, as red as a cherry tomato and all I can think about is his lips on mine and his hands roaming my body touching me.

He leans a bit closer, his lips brush mine and i feel a rush of heat run through them and down to my core. I stare at him in total shock as to what is happening to me and then It happened I am pushed forward. Lena is tired of waiting and pushes forward, taking over my body and forcing my first ever kiss.

This shocked Bradley at first, but within a second he had his hands wrapped around my back and on the base of my neck. Kissing me softly. I didn't know what to do. I just gasped. When I gasp, he takes the opportunity to push his tongue in my mouth and that is when my mind goes crazy. I wrap my arms around his neck and hold on as the heat between us rises. I then pull back as I cant breathe, both of us pull apart and stand there panting. I looked at him and I gave a little smile. He gave an ear to ear grin and said" You are an amazing little one, and you taste absolutely amazing." I was still in his arms and he was staring at me.

I stepped back and immediately wanted to be in his arms again.

I need to get my things. Could you give me a minute?

Absolutely beautiful anything you need, he stated, looking at me with doe eyes.

I gather my things and we head up to the kitchen.