~Janet~
I stood in my closet trying to figure out what I should wear. I was going to eat at the packhouse with Alpha, Luna, and Alaric! I sighed happily knowing this must be it! He has finally come to terms that I'm the best one to be the next Luna of this pack. I have Alpha blood in my veins, and I deserved to be Luna of this pack! Alaric is one of the last Alphas unmated and I won't miss my chance to rise above everyone. I squealed my excitement, and a knock came at the door but before I could answer the door opened and my sisters barged into my room giggling among themselves. Jane almost sang the words.
" Luna Janet has a ring to it for sure!" They both squeaked with excitement, and I smiled keeping my composure, but Jasmine playfully shoved my arm.
" Oh, don't start pretending like you not excited too!" We all started laughing and o said.
"Okay! I am excited but I'm trying to not freak out and let my nerves get the best of me. Father would kill me if I embarrassed him." The room had an awkward silence I didn't mean to cause. Our father was strict, and he wasn't very loving. Getting three girls instead of the sons he wanted probably had something to do with it. The pregnancy was hard on my mother, and she didn't go into heat again after that. They could still try but I think my father is holding a grudge against my mother. Jane hugged me from one side and Jasmine hugged me from the other and I put my arms around them returning the group hug. Jane squeezed me and spoke.
" We will help you so they can't say no! " She hopped up going through my closet. Jasmine nodded.
" I will do your hair and makeup!" I smiled and nodded, and I got ready for dinner at the Packhouse!
~Azaria~
The four of us moved our conversation from the living room to an office on the first floor. It had a lot of space and was looked to be used for meetings. There weren't papers scattered around like this office was used or personal items. Luna Diana suggested that their betas and gammas attend to witness the plan in case she tried to twist the story. They also wanted me to meet so they know what's going on and it is always good to have more minds on a plan, seeing things that otherwise may have been overlooked. Alpha Sam mind linked everyone and after a few minutes a knock was heard, and Alpha Sam spoke for them to come in. Me and Al sat in an oversized living chair, and I was on his lap. I'm almost positive he sat in this chair on purpose so I would sit in his lap. I narrowed my eyes at him as he pretended to pay attention to everyone entering the room, but I saw him glance at me and smirk. Payback will be had. I turned my attention onto the new faces and smiled at each of them, they looked nice. Alpha Samuel spoke up.
"Azaria this is my Beta Deven, and my Gamma Grace, Devens mate." The pair had chosen a loveseat and Grace smiled and waved, Deven however, just nodded his head at me. He continued with the next pair.
"This is Beta Misha and Gamma Todd, also mates and are Diana's." They both smiled and waved from another love seat "If you ever need anything and can't reach me or Diana Then find one of these four. " I nodded.
" It's nice to meet you all and thank you for helping us, it means a lot." Al cleared her throat and spoke up next. "This is Azaria, my mate" they all looked happy and shared congratulations. He went on to explain the situation with my identity and everything else. After about half an hour of talking Al spoke up again
" Well as much as we would love to stay, we must get dressed and I think my mate needs to relax, it's been a long day, and we still have that lady to deal with." He tapped my thigh gently for me to stand so I got up, I was also very sure he might have picked me up if I didn't move. We said our goodbyes and went upstairs, I paid attention this time, so I knew where to go. We got to his room, and my body relaxed more returning to a familiar space. he pointed to a door.
"You have something to wear in the closet, do you want a shower or bath?" I tried keeping my voice even "A bath please" but images of him washing me invaded my mind. My cheeks warmed and my ears burned. I shook my head ignoring the desire creeping up on me and he smirked pointing to an open door "Bathroom is there, let me know if you need help with anything." He dragged out the last word and stared into my eyes. My eyes got big, and I scurried off to the bathroom.
"I think I'll be ok, Thanks!"
I yelled over my shoulder before almost slamming the door behind me. The bath was great even though it felt a bit rushed. I grabbed a towel and realized I had to go out there....in front of him...like this. Shit...I creaked open the door and he was still there.... welp better run for it! I did an odd speed walk trying not to be awkward.
"Bathroom is all yours."
I squeaked out and rushed into the closet closing the door behind me. I froze looking at the dress he had hanging up for me. It was a beautiful halter top red dress that covered my neck and collar bone where a mark would be for added effect tonight. I looked at the dark grey heels with red studs to match the dress, they were beautiful. I looked around seeing he had a matching outfit hung up nearby. Like a real couple, I smiled looking at the clothes and hurried up to wiggle into the dress. I grabbed the shoes and stuck them on, they were easy to walk in..... did I wear these kinds of shoes a lot?... I was trying to reach for the zipper on the dress, so I had to look like a gnarled tree branch trying to zip this zipper and all I hear is.
"Let me get that for you."
how embarrassing, if embarrassment could kill id at least be unconscious right now. I could almost feel the heat rolling off him as he got closer, and he made goosebumps crawl up my back. He swept my hair to one side, his hand grazing my skin sending sparks over the back of my neck. My breath hitched and time seemed to slow as he painstakingly slowly pulled the zipper up.
"There, all done" I felt him step back some.
"Thank you, I..."
and then I forgot all the words because he was only wearing a towel when I turned around. my brain malfunctioned and burning desire bloomed at my core. I drank in the sight of him, his full pecs glistening with water and those droplets that just got to slide down those wonderful abs and that towel that hung dangerously low. I hated that towel for obstructing my eye candy of a mate, but did I want to see him naked? Yes.... no..... maybe...I was staring, and I felt my face heat up and I quickly turned around.
"Sorry! I didn't mean to...." I put my hand on the side of my face to shield my eyes, I didn't trust them not to sneak a peek. I felt him grab my wrist and I squeezed my eyes shut.
"It's ok, this is all yours, look all you want babe" I kept my eyes shut and shook my head. I felt him lift my chin.
"Azaria, look at me love..." he said gently and that's all it took to melt my resolve and I opened my eyes to his handsome face and a smile bloomed on my face. He took my hands and placed them on his bare chest.
"Do you like this? does it feel good?" I nodded while keeping eye contact with him like he was holding my chin in place. "Then don't fight it." He placed a peck on my lips and stepped back to look at me.
"You look beautiful. "
He closed the distance again and kissed me again. He slid a hand down my back and gave my butt a squeeze before turning to his clothes and I stared as he discarded his towel with his back turned to me. my head tilted to the side a bit...he has a cute butt! but my view was taken away with pants being pulled up over those adorable cheeks!
We finally came back down after getting dressed and headed to the kitchen where we heard voices... Bella, Gabriel, and Hunter were chatting and grabbing utensils and plates to set the table.
"You guys decide to join the show?" Al said from beside me all three of them laughed and nodded almost in unison.
"I'm not missing this; Janet is going to lose her shit" Hunter said while laughing.
"The matching outfits is an excellent touch, really drives the message home. You look beautiful Azaria, and the dress is perfect, classy but sexy.... she's definitely going to lose her shit."
They all burst out laughing again after Bella spoke. I smiled as Al joined in their laughter. This is the happiest I can remember being and I was going to remember that when facing this bully today. I have people that got my back and I refuse to let them down by being afraid.