I wake up and this time I'm in sweatpants and a t-shirt. I sit and try to recollect my thoughts when everything rushes back to me at once. He was wolf…a man turned into an animal. I'm literally shaking at this point…I then hear the water in the bathroom turn on, out of instinct and fear I get up and go to the closest corner to stand guard. I won't be able to get out, they have too many of them…I already tried once and the black wolf caught me. My legs are shaking and threatening to stop working…the bathroom door knob turns and out steps Leonardo. He's wearing jeans and a white t-shirt himself. I can't help but admire him and then my fear comes back. I didn't even know I was tearing up until a teardrop left my eye and fell down my cheek.
"Please mio amore don't cry." He spoke in a shaky voice as he started to come closer to me, out of instinct I tried to back up but couldn't due to the wall right behind me.
"Wh-what are you?" I actually stuttered for the first time in my life.
"Please just let me hold you, I promise I won't hurt you and that you are perfectly safe." He started coming closer and closer…my mind immediately went to my mom and dad how I wish they were here to hold me and tell me I was okay and safe. Thinking about that instantly broke me down and I let out a sob and slid onto the floor while crying. I buried my head in between my knees and just broke down…I can't even remember the last time I actually cried. This was all just too much…I feel like I'm in a never ending nightmare since my parents died and this is just the icing on the cake. I didn't even notice how close he was until I felt his arms around me and him pulling me onto his lap.
"Shhh mio amore it's okay, I swear you're okay. Nothing is going to happen to you, I know this is probably a lot to understand but I promise you that you're okay. I won't let anyone hurt you." He soothed me while running his fingers through my hair, I involuntarily felt myself relax in his embrace. I hate to admit it but this feels good…
"Mio amore, you can ask as many questions as you'd like. I swear to answer them all to the best of my ability."
"What are you?" I asked him again…only this time it came out a whisper.
"I'm basically a werewolf, I have a wolf counterpart that I can tap into and transform into anytime I want."
"Was that wolf that attacked me the other night one of you?" I felt his hold on me tighten…
"No…he wasn't one of us. He's a rogue, a wolf that was cast out of his pack for some unknown reason. They basically live in their wolf form and soon lose their humanity."
"Where am I?"
"You're in my pack, I am what's known as the Alpha. I run this place basically, all these people that you see, they answer to me and me only. Soon they will be listening to you as well." I could hear the smirk forming on his lips already.
"Why do you say that? What if I don't want to be here…what if I want to go home?"
"I'm sorry mio amore but that can never happen…" before he can even finish his full sentence another sob broke from me. I was basically kidnapped and robbed of my normal life. Although it wasn't the best life it was still mine…I don't belong here. In this new world.
"Please don't cry anymore, Czar and I can't take it." He pulled me closer to him and nuzzled his way into the crook of my neck smelling me?
"Why can't I leave? And who's Czar?" I asked while hiccuping.
"Czar is my wolf, he likes you very much. He could never hurt you mio amore. As for you not being able to leave well you are my mate. I can't let you go, do you know what a mate is?" I could only shake my head in response.
"A mate is a wolfs other half, their soulmate if you will. You mio amore, are my soulmate, my other half. You're the one person in this world who can calm my beast, who can yell and hit me, who can wrap me around your little finger with just one look. Mio amore I can't live without you. You were literally made for me and only me." He then trailed his fingers down my arm and interlaced our fingers. All I could feel is warmth and sparks. "Do you feel that? Those little bits of sparks?" I just nodded my head. "Well mio amore only mates can you make you feel those, only a mate can calm you with just one touch." This is all so much to take in….
"This is all crazy…" I whispered mainly to myself.
"It may sound crazy but this is your new world mio amore, and it's all yours for the taking. Why don't we climb back in bed and I can order us some food. I can answer anymore questions that you have." I just nodded my head in approval, I'm hungry as hell so I won't deny some food. Leonardo picked me up and carried me to the bed. He gently laid me down and went to get his chair, but for some reason before I could stop myself I grabbed onto his hand and pulled him back…
"Please lay with me…" I asked in a whisper, mainly out of embarrassment from crying so much. Without another word he climbed back in bed and pulled me into his embrace. I hated to admit it…but this felt so right.
"What would you like to eat mio amore? I heard the omegas have prepared chicken Alfredo for dinner. If that doesn't sound good to you I…." I interrupted him right there…
"That sounds good, I'm really hungry." I looked up at him and gave him a small smile which he returned.
"What's an omega?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Well in a pack there are ranks…Alpha, Beta, Gamma, warriors, and omegas. The omegas are basically the weakest ones of the pack. The ones that need the most protection. Usually they're the ones that do the cooking and cleaning, they also prepare events such as ceremonies and such." He seemed really happy that I'm asking questions and I'm glad he is, because I can't help but question everything now. Before I could respond there was a knock at the door,
"Come in." Leonardo spoke.
A small girl with raven black hair and big brown eyes came in. She gave Leonardo a small nod.
"Alpha is there anything else I can get for you?" She asked Leonardo, why does everyone call him Alpha rather than his name?
"No April, you're free to go." She graced me with a small smile then left. Leonardo got up and grabbed the trays of food and brought them over…when he lifted the lid I was literally drooling. Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and garlic butter breadsticks invaded my senses. Leonardo then handed me a bottle of water. It didn't take long for me to dig in.
About halfway through our meal I had another question…
"Should I call you Alpha? Especially in front of people?" I couldn't believe I was actually accepting this life, but if I had to I was going to understand it and make the best of it. Leonardo immediately looked up at me and furrowed his eyebrows. Did I say something wrong?
"Absolutely not, never call me Alpha. You are my mate, you never have to bow to me or call me alpha. That rule resides for the pack members only." I just hummed in response and began eating again. By the time I was finished I was so tired but still nervous. I was in a new place with basically monsters. Leonardo got up and gathered all the trays and empty bottles of water. He then started walking towards the door and anxiety got the best of me…
"Are you leaving me now?" He stopped in his tracks and turned around.
"Of course not mio amore, I'm simply placing the trays and trash outside the door so someone can pick it up without disturbing us. You need some sleep." I just nodded my head in response. After placing the trays and trash down outside he shut the door and came back over to me. I immediately shifted myself over to give him room to climb in. Without sparing a second thought he immediately did so pulling me on top of him so I can lay on his chest. Not too long after I felt myself drifting off to sleep.
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I woke up to sunlight shining through the windows, everything from last night hit me full force. I'm in a town full of werewolves. I then searched for Leonardo but he was no where to be found. I got up out of the bed and made my way to the bathroom. I did my business and as I was washing my hands I looked in the mirror…my cheeks and eyes are still red and puffy from crying last night and my hair is a tangled mess. I ran my fingers through my hair the best I could and splashed some cold water in my face to wake me up. As soon as I left the bathroom food clouded my senses… I looked around the room for the source and saw Leonardo on the edge of my bed lifting the lids off of two trays.
"I was hoping to be back before you woke up, I'm sorry." He spoke sincerely, and he almost looked sad about it. For some reason it hurt me to see him sad, I never want to see him sad so…
"It's no big deal, it smells amazing. Thank you." I replied back to him which earned me a smile. His smile literally lit up my world. He then patted the spot next to him…
"Come…have a seat and eat breakfast with me." I didn't need to be told twice as I made my way and sat down next to him. He then pulled the trays over, the sight of scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, fresh fruit, and orange juice became my main focus. I immediately dove in.
"Mio amore I have some work I have to do today, so a friend of mine is going to take you shopping for some new clothes." I just looked at him…he's leaving me? Already?
"I can sense your panic mio amore, but don't worry you've already met her. Plus you guys should be done shopping by the time I'm done with my work. The day will go by fast and I want you to enjoy yourself. Today is a new start to a new life." I just nodded and continued to eat until a thought came to my mind…I'm literally broke. I have no money at all.
"Umm…Leonardo." He looked over to me waiting for me to continue. "I don't have any mon…" he immediately stopped me.
"Don't even finish that sentence mio amore, I don't care if you have no money or all the money in the world. I'd still be buying…so please just enjoy yourself and get anything that you want." I just nodded even though I know I'm not going to get much.
There was a sudden knock on the door and without waiting for a reply the person opened it and entered…Brin?
"What are you doing here Brin?" I couldn't stop myself from asking.
"Well the alpha here told me that you need to go shopping and well here I am. His beta is my mate, or as you know him…my boyfriend Ash." She sounded so excited as she spoke…I had yet another question for her that I was scared to ask.
"Are you one of them?" I couldn't stop myself.
"If you mean a wolf, then yes I am. This is my home, my pack, I love it. In time you will too Luna." She added with a wink.
"What's a Luna? My name is Selene?" Why is she calling me Luna?
"Did the alpha not explain anything to you?" She huffed at me while giving Leonardo a pointed look.
"Mio amore, a Luna is the alphas mate. Like another name for a queen and king. You will run this pack right by my side, it's what you were born to do." Leonardo basically answered my question as he smiled down at me. I can't help but be completely swooned by him.
"Well girls I have to go, Brin take her shopping and here's my card…" he spoke as he pulled out a gold card and handed it to Brin. "Buy her whatever she wants and no matter what happens don't let her look at the price tag or refuse anything. If she sees it and likes it get it for her."
By this point I stood up and started stretching, Leonardo walked up to me as I stretched and pulled me into his chest for a massive hug. He smells just like rain and I love it. Surprisingly my 5ft 2inch self fits perfectly in his 6ft 5inch embrace. Almost like a missing puzzle piece. After the hug he cupped my cheek in his hand…I couldn't help but lean into his touch.
"I'm gonna go now mio amore, but Brin will take good care of you and she'll make sure that you have a good day, remember buy anything you want. I'll be done with all the work I need to get done by the time you get back. So I will see you later mio amore, ti voglio bene." I just looked at him confused when he said that, I don't speak Italian so I have no idea what that means. With the sly smirk plastered on his face I don't know if I want to know. He then looked to Brin…
"You best take care of my mate…" Brin just responded to him by saluting him like a solider. He kissed my forehead one last time and left. I surprisingly already miss him…
"Okay Selene, let's get you showered and ready for the day." Brin spoke happily with a clap of her hands. I know my face is as red as a tomato from embarrassment…but here goes to my new life.