Nia POV
So much information in so little time can overwhelm a person but with everything I've been through tonight, I feel like I handled it pretty well. Travis was really helpful in explaining different things to me once I accepted the fact of him being a wolf and my place in his life and pack.
After he brought me back home, he asked me if I would be comfortable meeting the pack during their Yule Feast, which's held after their pack hunt, to which I replied, yes. My only problem is that sometimes I get nervous in front of crowds and meeting a pack of what he says to be at least 200 wolves didn't make it any easier but if I was going to accept Travis, that would also mean accepting his pack as well.
When I got ready for bed, I noticed that the usual wolf howl I hear around this time didn't happen, which I could now understand was probably Travis sending out a warning howl to make sure I was safe and that no intruders would try to come near my house. I guess he figured that since I now knew who he was, he would just have his pack patrol near my house during the night instead, which I understand because he was busy as the Alpha and needed to stay well-rested.
I lay in bed and drifted off to sleep with a deep calm feeling until I encountered what felt like my spirit being whisked away to another place that didn't feel like a dream realm. I didn't feel scared or panicked instead, I felt like I belonged here with another presence I could feel but not yet see. Then as if by magic I felt myself start to float in this darkness that turned into a starry sky with the Aurora borealis shining around me in what I could see were blue color hues. Then it finally clicked in my head, the presence I was feeling was manifesting itself in the form of these blue lights around me, to which I still didn't understand why.
"Nia, my beautiful Luna. Do not fear me, for it's not my wish to bring fear or harm upon you in physical or spiritual form." a deep melodic voice called out from the blue lights.
"Who are you and what are you talking about? my only mate is Travis," I said getting worried about who this could be claiming to be my mate when all of a sudden in front of me the blue lights formed into the shape of a wolf's head.
"I am Håkon, Travis's wolf. I have been with him since birth and laid dormant in his subconscious until he was 13 when werewolves can shift and connect with their wolves. Ever since then, I have guided him through life with the knowledge of previous generations that came before him so that he may lead the pack into a bright future but since you are human and without a wolf, I will be guiding you as well."
"How does that even work, are you going to speak to me in my mind while I'm awake or will I only see you in my dreams?" I asked in slight confusion.
"When you're awake in physical I can communicate with you in human form through Travis. All you have to do is ask him to let me come forth and you will know it's me from the golden glow of my eyes. You can also see my true wolf form when Travis shifts, which I would suggest is something you make sure you're ready to see since it can be a hard concept for a human to grasp, a man turning into a complete animal isn't something you see every day and I don't want you to be frightened at the sight of it."
I remembered how on the drive back home I asked Travis how he transformed and he just simply replied saying It's a painful experience the first few times you do it but once your body gets used to it, it becomes second nature along with having the enhanced wolf senses while in human form.
"Does he have full control of himself while in wolf form or is that just you?"
"He has full control over himself unless something interferes and causes him to have a bad reaction whereas, in moments like that, it's purely an animalistic response where I suggest you get away from him."
"So are you saying he could potentially hurt or even kill me!?"
"Not willingly, even though we are werewolves that live in human society, we are still infused with the instincts of the beast but we know how to control it, to keep from being detected".
Håkon's last statement unnerved me a bit. Would Travis at some point lose control and pose a danger to me? I couldn't see myself being scared of the man I've become attached to and in time start to love and live out the rest of my life with. I just decided to put that thought to the back of my mind for now so I don't start worrying about something that may never happen.
"I hope to see you again soon my dear", he said as he started to fade away with the lights leaving me floating there in the starlit sky until I felt myself being pulled back into my sleeping form, which I woke up from in heavy breaths while looking over at my phone to see that it was only 11:43 pm.
This whole night has been a wild ride and judging from what Håkon was talking about, there was only going to be more to come.
Travis POV
When I woke up the next morning, my wolf had confirmed with me that he met with Nia in the Astral plane last night. This was a good thing because not only will she know me as a man but also the wolf part of me that I will soon show her myself.
Garrett was already out with the pack scouts to track down any large game that could be hunted for the feast that will now take place Monday night after the hunt Sunday night. Things were going good and since it was Saturday, that meant that most of the pack would be off work and letting their wolves run around in the woods, but mainly the ones that were coming into town from the city to visit family and friends. We also had pack members that worked at some of our companies in the city and some even have their businesses like Andre who owned the French Restaurant I took Nia to last night.
I decided to have a run in the woods to let Håkon out, who was still excited about our mate's acceptance last night. When I got outside I decided to stop by the kitchen and see how the preparations regarding the feast were coming along and just as I expected, everyone was bringing in fresh ingredients, stacking and storing them in the right places while the serving staff was getting the feasting hall ready with decorations and setting the main table at the front where the high-rank members sit.
"Make sure that you set an extra place for the Luna, she will be joining us in the feast", I told one of the staff.
"Yes Alpha, I'll make sure Luna's place is set next to yours."
Nia would be sitting up at the head table with Me, Garrett, Jesse, and Stacy, whom I saw leave out earlier to I guess go over to Nia's house for some girl time.
I went out back, stripped down, and let my wolf take over as I shifted and took off full speed into the woods heading up to the highest point on the territory. The woods held a more almost magical feel to it today, probably because of the mate bond that was now forming a deeper connection from Nia's acceptance and my wolf's spirit was feeling it.
"I can't wait until mate joins us out in the woods for her first tour of the territory, she will love it. There are many sights for her to see along with rivers and meadows to play in."
"Håkon remembers she is not a wolf, so we'll be her transport when going around the territory."Not that I minded, my Luna should see the many wonders of her kingdom while being escorted by her Alpha.
When I finally reached the high point, which is the West Ridge, I could see a full 360-degree view of the land as far as the eye could see. In all our territory was 3,000 acres which was bought back when my great grandfather settled here when the land was cheap and you could pretty much decide where you wanted the borders to be.
For all that has happened in my life recently, it felt only right to look up and say a give a blessing over the land.
"Hail Earth Mother of All!
May your fields increase and flourish,
Your forests grow and spread,
And your waters run pure and free.
Accept my offering, O Earth Mother.
Bring forth that which is good, and sustaining
For every living thing."