Lu -ann's POV
I stood up from the three-seater couch I was seating in with Damon and went to look out the window. The King Alpha has allowed us a fifteen-minute break after the three-hour lengthy discussions of both mine and Stella's visions.
We both have told and retold our visions as all the members in the meeting asked questions. Everyone was focused on studying the details, every similarity, every difference, every little detail that may help in knowing the exact time that the visions are going to happen. Notes have been compared, everyone's opinion have been heard, but after three hours, we are still yet far from coming to an answer.
I looked out the window, looking at the dark forest beyond the windows, almost hoping I was outside, inhaling the scent of trees, feeling the chilly, relaxing atmosphere only forests can ever provide.
I wanted to open the windows to let the fresh air in, but I was told, windows and doors are closed during important and confidential meetings.
I must have been too deep in my thoughts as I did not notice someone has come to stand beside me.
"The forest beckons a lot to you, Luna?" Stella asked softly, looking out to the forest as well.
She was standing on my right side, looking at the forest but when she felt my eyes on her, she looked at me with a soft smile.
I nodded at her question. "It's as if the forest has all the answers to my questions." I said and she nods.
"It may have Luna, but you just have to remember that forest has elements that may not be friendly to you. It could be slowly sucking you and you would not know it."
"Sucking how?" I was confused.
"Did you ever feel tired and sleepy when you were in your visions, Luna?"
"It's Lu-Ann. Far from being the Luna yet. And yes, I actually slept when I was in my vision."
"And yet you were tired when they found you." Stella spoke her observation.
"It would seem so." I agreed.
"I am sorry that you have not had anyone to guide you with using your powers, Luna. But if these visions keep happening and you do not know how to protect yourself, you would be drained. Your energy will be depleted little by little and no matter how much you rest, your power would consume you."
I looked at Stella, not knowing what to say. Perhaps, after all that happened, I still have not accepted that I have the gifts, or "power" that may benefit my pack, my mate's pack, or even all of the werewolves. It has not entered my mind that these occurrences may continue to happen whether I like it or not.
I looked behind us, and though everyone had a cup in hand, they were all still comparing notes and brainstorming about our visions. Perhaps, the fifteen - minute break declared by the King Alpha was really for me and Stella.
I walked back to the circle, hearing Mark's question. "Could it be possible that these visions are already happening but were not told to us yet?"
"Explain." It was the King Alpha
"Until now, we are not sure why the Dark Moon Pack was attacked. We just know, the future Luna is the purpose. What if, this disease has started, and some other pack's witches had visions of her being the answer to their problems?"
Everyone was silent after that. Up until now, the attack has not been connected with the visions. It was possible that the pack who was given an idea that I maybe the solution to their disease and not knowing that I have gone home with the Dark Midnight Pack, used the rogues to attack and take me.
"That is a big possibility and if this is true, Lu-Ann's life is in danger. And some other packs or rogues are possibly planning or on their way to attack here. We have to continue doubling our patrols. Change guards at unexpected times and keep Lu-Ann safe." Everyone looks at me as the King Alpha says the last phrase.
"A guard will be assigned to you everywhere you go. If you need to do anything, anything at all outside the packhouse, inform anyone of us so one of us will come with you. No more wondering alone in the forest or anywhere else."
"I was planning on going to Dark Moon Pack today." I said softly.
Again, all eyes focus on me.
"And may we know why?" It was obvious the King Alpha did not want me to leave the pack grounds at all.
I tried not to sound like an airhead by not saying I just feel like I should go to the Dark Moon Pack. "My instinct is telling me be there tonight."
They now look at each other. "Damon and Mark will be coming with you then."
"Umm.. Is it alright if I drop by my school before going to Dark Moon Pack?" I asked the King Alpha. Not wanting to cause unnecessary agitation. "I have already been absent for how many days; I would just like to see if I can catch up on any project or homework. If that is okay King Alpha."
"I don't see why not. But Damon and Mark will still have to be with you even on your school grounds. Warriors will also be with you but will stay at a distance."
I wasn't comfortable with both Damon and Mark accompanying me to school. How would I introduce them to my friends? Or classmates who I might have to approach for the homeworks or lessons I have missed. How do I introduce them to my teachers even? All of them are human.
I could not possibly talk about mates and beta just to explain why they would be following me around. And of course, talking about them guarding me would obviously raise questions as they've known me as an orphan and living with relatives.
Knowing I would not be able to dissuade Damon and Mark from coming to the school grounds with me, I decided to raise the question to the King Alpha.
"Would it be alright King Alpha if Damon and Mark just wait for me when I get inside the school? It would be hard to explain their presence with me when I go anywhere as they are all human. And I could not possibly say they're my bodyguards because they all think I'm an orphan, living with relatives."
"Why don't I transfer to your school?" It was Damon. He held my hand as he said this, and I looked at him in shock. He enveloped my hand with both of his hands and he was caressing the top of my hand with one of his. Though his touch was calming, my mind still says no to his suggestion.
"Look babe, we all know this will not be the only time you will be going to school. We have to have someone be there with you for your security. We will say I am your future husband, and no one would question why I'm always with you."
I feel my chest deplete like a balloon losing air. This what I wanted to avoid. Him with me in school. And of course, with him coming to school with me, so would be his gang. I don't think I would ever be comfortable going to school with them again.
"Unless you would like to transfer back to your old school sweetie. At least, with everyone already there, your security would be easier to work out." I smirked at the Queen Luna's words which was noticed by everyone.
I shrugged and opened my mouth without thinking. "Must be nice to be protected in that Hell School." I was surprised at myself; I was able to say those words.
"And with that note, I believe we awe the future Queen Luna a chance to redeem the bullies of her previous school." I looked at the King Alpha with my heart starting to beat faster. No please, not what I think it is that you're going to say. I mentally crossed my fingers. "You will have to transfer to your old high school then. Your security is of utmost importance and transferring to your old school would be like hitting three mosquitoes with one stone." The King Alpha is a true nature lover, hence the change in idioms.
"You will have the security you need without the stress of explaining to people the who's, and why's. You will have the chance to redeem all werewolf bullies into the morally outstanding future leaders of the werewolf world, and most of all, you will be with your mate whenever you both want."
Perfect. Perfectly done King Alpha. This was only in my mind, mentally, sarcastically congratulating the King Alpha. If only I could say it aloud. Why do I always let him back me into a corner? Of course, everyone knows you cannot just say no to the King Alpha.