I woke up to light streaming in between the curtains. I could smell where my mate had been sleeping beside me though the bed was cold. I could hear hushed voices down stairs. I stretched my arms, noticing the pain in my body was completely gone. I didn't normally recover that quickly.
I threw on track pants and a hoodie and trotted down stairs.
My mother was in the kitchen speaking to my father who sat at the breakfast bar and my mate who sat beside him. The moment my eyes landed on him a warm smile spread across my face I couldn't control. As though he sensed me watching him, Leigh turned his head to see me. His smile was equally as big as mine. He had stayed.
I saunter over and sat on the stool next to him.
'Good morning' I said to all 3.
'Morning sweetie'
'Morning darling'
'Good morning Silver Moon.'
I could see the loving look my parents were giving each other. They were happy for me.
'Your parents have been filling me in on your life. They thought it might be easier for you to not have to explain yourself.'
'They know me well' we all laughed, drank coffee and had bacon and eggs for breakfast.
'So what does everyone have planned for the day?' My father asked
'Well im going to do some work in the garden today' my mother loved her garden and was excited to start a new one at our newest home.
'What about you Lexi?'
'Umm..' I looked at my mate. There was no expectation on his face. He was purely just listening to every word of the conversation.
'I was thinking I might spend the day on the pack lands. Get to know some people. Maybe even stay the night if that's alright with you guys?'
My parents looked at each other trying to hide their grins
'Of course! A luna needs to know her people'
'Mum stop' my father chuckled at us
'Is that still okay?' I asked my mate
'Absolutely' I had never seen his smile that big.
I packed a small bag with the necessities and had a quick shower. An hour later we were heading for the Blood Moon Pack lands.
It didn't take us long to get there. Leigh's car is a big black suv with a very rumble engine. He offered for me to drive but I don't have my license.
'I can help you with that. If you would like'
'I think I would like that'
Most of the drive was in silence. The air around us a little tense.
As we pulled up my nerves were bouncing as much as Auroras excitement was.
'Are you sure this is the best idea? What if they don't like me or think im dangerous?'
'They don't have to know anything until you are ready for them to know. Not even that you are my mate If you don't want them too'
I nodded and I took a deep breath.
He opened the car door for me and took my bag. He greeted a few people on our way inside. The entry to the pack house was just as big as I remember.
He led me upstairs. At the end of the hallway of doors was a single door painted black.
'This is the door to the third level. No one else comes up here'
'Why what's up there'
He closed the door behind us and led the way. The top of the stairs opened up to a large space that was a bedroom, living room and kitchen all in one.
I gaped at the huge space and got stuck looking at the beautiful view out the window.
'This is my room. No she wolves have been in here except my mum and the maid that stocks the kitchen. The bathroom is through that door.' He pointed to one of the two doors on the kitchen end of the room.
'What's the other door?'
He opened the door, allowing me to step in first. It was huge! The biggest walk in robe I had ever seen. It was a full sized room with a small couch and chair in the middle. Only half of the space was occupied.
'Who needs this much room?'
'Hopefully you will' I spun around on my heels to face him
'Me?'
'Well, if you accept me as your mate. And become my luna, that half of this space will be yours. I will fill it with whatever you like. My stuff could compress and take up less room if you needed more.'
'Why would I need that much space? And why seats?'
'Well we have a lot of functions and things you will want nice dresses or clothes for. I'm sure you will want matching shoes and bags. And your everyday clothes.'
'I have clothes and not nearly this much.'
'Maybe I would just like to spoil you with more. Plus im sure you will make friends in the pack who will want to take you shopping. And my bettas mate organises a lot of the events and will most likely be fussy about what you wear.'
'No pressure'
He hugged me from behind, wrapping me in his arms making me feel instantly safe.
'Your pace. Remember'
'You didn't tell me what the chairs are for'
'Oh they can be used for your friends who want to get ready here with you. And other things' my body shivered in response to his tone.
'Are you hungry or want something to drink?'
'A soda would be nice'
'Coming right up'
He didn't let go of my hand as he walked to the fridge and grabbed me a cold soda.
I was feeling a little overwhelmed. That was made worse by my skin heating up.
Shit not here. Not now.
Leigh must have seen my panic.
'Love what's wrong'
'I'm overwhelmed'
'What can I do for you?'
'Cold water. I need cold water.'
He filled the sink quickly with cold water. Before the tap had stopped running I dove my hands into it.
'Are you alright?'
'I think so. I just got overwhelmed fast and I told you they can be unpredictable'
'Is this helping?'
'Yeah I think so.'
As I stood there with my hands in the sink, he wrapped me in his arms. I instantly felt better. It is amazing how safe I feel in his embrace.
I could feel his breath on the back of my ear and the heat from my hands felt like it travelled all through my body. But it wasn't from my abilities.
He must have sensed my arousal. His lips started their torture on my neck the way they had the night before. My knees went weak underneath me. His strong arms held me upright.
I let out a small whimper when his lips left my neck.
'We just got here and your already driving me crazy Silver Moon'
'Just wanting what I'm owed Alpha Wolf' he let out a low growl, which I assumed meant he liked the nickname.
'Are you going to pay up or just stand there growling at me?' I couldn't help the smirk on my face. It was empowering knowing I had effect on this man.
'I am at your mercy' his eyes glinted staring into my own.
Feeling confident I sat my hand against his chest and pushed until he was backing up against the end of the bed.
In a flash he grabbed me and swung us around so it was my back landing on the bed with him hovering above me.
'That's cheating Alpha'
'I was not told there were rules'
'Shirt off. Now' I tried sounding forceful. Unsure if I succeeded.
Until his shirt was getting torn in two straight down the middle.
'I liked that top on you'
'You wanted it off me. I got it off'
'Well you need some more shirts to tear off Alpha'
'I'm sure we can sort something out My Moon'
For the first time, he captures my lips with his in a demanding but passionate kiss. It took my breath away. I had no idea a kiss could be so intoxicating. I never wanted it to end.
I didn't even try to hide the wine when he pulled away disconnecting our lips.
He chuckled.
'Just for a moment my love. I'm paying what is owed. As long as it is still wanted'
I blushed as I nodded my head. He stood up off the bed and I leant up on my elbows. My teeth finding my bottom lip and his finger start unclamping his belt.
His eyes fixated at my lip in my teeth, I reach forward to help him. My fingers shaking slightly with nerves of not knowing what will happen next.
When his belt is removed and dropped on the floor I reach for the button and zip of his jeans. I look up at him from under my eyelashes. His eyes are blazing as they intently watch my fumbling fingers.
I finally get them undone and watch as he slides them down his legs, stepping out of them. Standing in front of me in nothing but his boxers, which are being stretched to their maximum, Leigh seems completely comfortable in his skin. Which he should be, I mean, just look at him!
I suddenly feel like things are a little one sided. He is standing there almost fully exposed and I am completely clothed. I decide to make things a little more even.
I give him a smirk which has him coking his head slightly to the side. Probably trying to figure out why im smirking at him.
Suddenly my Tshirt is thrown at him. Completely torn in two by my own hands.
His jaw drops open. And I giggle at his shock. I feel more confident around him. I have never thought about tearing off clothes before. But today, I wouldn't want it any other way.
His growl encourages me, so I unclasp by bra, letting it fall to the floor.
Purring starts to mix in with his low growl. I reach for his hand which is now shaking.
Pulling him forward, I place his hand on my chest. The warmth of his hand seeping into my bones.
Placing my feet on the floor, I lift my hips enough to remove my track pants leaving me also in my underwear.
His eyes sweep slowly down my body. Stopping at my thighs.
Shit.. I had forgotten. I jump back on the bed out of his reach and cover myself with the blankets.
'Silver Moon.. what did I just see on your legs?'
'It's nothing..'
'Love please don't hide away from me'
'They are just scars. Don't even worry about them'
'You shouldn't have scars. You are a young wolf who im hoping had not seen battle. Why do you have scars?'
I huffed a breath. I didn't want this to be a big deal but had quickly realised it was going to be.
'At one of my schools, before I had shifted. People thought I was weird. As they always do. Anyway, the bullies at this school were older than me. A guy had tried to hit on me when I was in P.E. He get embarrassed when I punched him for grabbing my bottom. He landed on his ass in front of the whole class. Everyone laughed at him.'
I could see the admiration in his eyes for what I had done. But there was also a shard of anger behind.
'That afternoon, he was waiting for me outside the gym. He knew I walked home everyday. He offered me a ride. Said it was to make up for his inappropriate behaviour.'
'Please tell me you said no' Leigh interrupted me
'Of course. I'm not stupid. I said no and told him to go to hell. As I turned to walk away he grabbed me and threw me into the back of his car. He had child lock on so I couldn't open the door and I couldn't get to the front before he got in the drivers seat and locked the doors. He drove us to a hidden dock. When I refused to take my clothes off and broke his nose when he tried to grab my skirt, he knocked me out. When I woke up, I was naked in the middle of nowhere in excruciating pain. He had… attacked me. And burnt me with cigarettes before he left me there. He took my clothes and dumped them somewhere. I walked for 2 miles before I found a house and asked the old lady if I could use her phone to call my dad. We moved that night'
Leigh had stayed silent through the story of my legs being covered in burn scars. If I wore skirts or shorts, I always wore stockings under them so no one could see the scars.
His anger was clear I his eyes.
'Who did this too you? I'm going to tear them apart'
'There's no need' I giggled at a memory
Leigh looked very confused.
'That night I shifted for the first time. Mum said it was a fluke due to my wolfs overwhelming anger. The three of us went to his house in wolf form before we moved. He had a group of guys over for a bbq. They were watching football. So we crashed their party. Tore up their yard, scared the shit out of them. Dad even knocked him on his ass and snapped near his face to scare the shit out of him. He physically peed himself. I was laughing so much, it was like the anger that had brought on the shift had ran out and I shifted back. I was standing there naked, covered in the marks he had left on me, laughing at him. His friends stared at me in disbelief as I walked over too him and grabbed his broken nose. "If you ever force yourself onto another girl again. We will be back. And I wont stop him next time" I said to him before staring down every one of his friends and running away.'
The awe in Leigh's face had me blushing.
'You are the bravest women in the world my Silver Moon'
His lips looked onto mine once again. More ferocious than he had been before. Like he needed to know I was there and I was okay. Like he was desperate for it. I loved it.