After enjoying the breakfast Leo cooked we started driving to his property. As we drove we held hands and I would catch him looking at me every so often as if he was checking to see if I was still okay. I just looked at him and smiled: I am okay Leo, I'm nervous, but I'm okay.
"There isn't anything to be nervous about, you're my mate, as long as you accept me they have no choice but to accept you." I looked at him someone shocked and said: Wait, they have no choice? So they could hate me but I wont know it, great!
"They wont you Lilly, Luna's are loved and admired" I rolled my eyes at him and he opened his mouth to speak but then stopped himself and I heard him grumble under his breath like a petulant child "You'll see" making me smile.
Leo's POV
I had already mind linked Dom and William to be ready for us but I wasn't quite expecting the turnout we had as we pulled in and the entirety of the pack house and its staff was on either side of the door waiting for us to arrive. I looked over to see Lilly's eyes big and pacing left to right of the house her breathing was sped up and I grabbed her hand to calm her as I said: Lilly I didnt know they would do this, I'm sorry. Do you want me to send them away before you get out? She shook her head no and took a deep breath breathing out slowly as she closed her eyes for a moment. As we came to a stop her eyes opened and she said: Here we go. She put a smile on and as she went to grab the handle of the door I stopped her pulling her lips to mine, I kissed her and looked into her eyes: You are going to be an amazing Luna and every member of my pack will see that. Now sit here and dont move. She smiled at me her eyes misty as she blinked the tears back. I got out and went around opened her door.
As she stepped out there were murmurs and gasps, I smiled as I introduced her: This is Lilly, my mate and soon to be your Luna. The group of people both left and right bent the knee, I looked over to Lilly who looked both surprise and overwhelmed as she took a deep breath she walked towards them and she bent the knee to them. They looked up at her in complete shock, almost as shocked as I. I went to pull her back up but she smacked my hand away making the crowd once again gasp. She lifted her head to see them as they did to see her and she put on a gentle smile as she spoke: You bow to me, because of a title... I bow to you, to prove I am worthy of it… I promise to serve you, just as you serve me.
The crowed started to clap slowly until clapping was all you could hear, I could feel the excitement and adoration coming off of them in waves. My heart was filled with pride and more love then I knew I was capable of. She stood and turned towards me, she wiped a tear away from my cheek that I didn't know I had shed. I pulled her as close to me as she could be and kissed her cheek as I whispered into her ear: Goddess I love you so much Lilly. She looked at me with that beautiful smile of hers and said: I love you too.
Dom walked toward us timidly with Anna his mate, he wasn't sure how Lilly would react after what he had told her at Sinclair Corp. He smiled and slowly started to talk: Um… Luna? This is Anna… my mate, I just wanted to introduce you since we're your Beta's so if you need anything you can talk to us.
To Dom's surprise Lilly smiled practically ear to ear and through her hands out to hug Anna who had been avoiding eye contact with Lilly the entire time. It was as if Lilly could sense she was tense about the situation and wanted to put her at ease. Anna's eyes became big before she smiled and Lilly said: I have no idea what Beta means but its so wonderful to meet you. We should totally hang out some time, I only have my human friends and I am assuming they wont be able to come here even without telling them the risk would be to great for both everyone here and them so I will need friends here too.
"Uh… y… yeah I agree, in truth I just moved here as well so I have no friends either. I will be honored to serve by your side Luna" Anna bowed her head as the last of her words came out.
Lilly looked at her with a gentle smile and lifted Anna's head by her chin: Anna, I'm not a queen, please do not bow to me, also just call me Lilly, I am no more important than you are.
Anna looked up at her with raised brows and look of shock across her face, you could see Lilly get a little self conscious and give Anna a questioning look before Anna quickly explained: Sorry Lu… Lilly, I've never met a Luna like you before, the Luna from my former pack wasn't mean but she was quite stuck up and did act like a queen, she did everything right and all but her attitude toward her people seems quite different from yours.
Lilly looked at her with a pleased look upon her face and said: Well I take pride in being different then. Anna I think we are going to be good friends and I think we should have a girls night some time soon. Anna looked at her once again in shock and said: I think we will be good friends and I would absolutely love that Lilly!
Dom nodded at Lilly appreciatively while saying "Luna, Alpha" and lead his mate away. William quickly took his place and bowed to her: Luna, I am William and It will be my honor to serve you as third in command, anything you need, just let me know.
Lilly once again took him by the chin to lift him to eye level, this time I felt my blood boil as she touched another man. I know William isnt a threat and he is also my very good friend but the idea of my mate touching an un-mated male had my eyes shifting which he apparently saw because he jumped up and took two steps back. Lilly turned towards me confused until she saw my eyes then she slapped my arm saying: Oh knock it off, you know I only want you. She closed the difference between her and a very nervous William and I forced myself in place as she spoke: William, please call me Lilly and don't bow to me, I'm no different than anyone else here. It is so great to meet you and I thank you for introducing yourself.
She came back to my side and she took my hand in hers to let me know I could once again relax. I pulled her near me and took in her scent to calm my jealous wolf: Okay, we need to start walking, we have a long day ahead of ourselves.
"Who all do we need to meet" She looked up at me and I almost got lost in her beautiful eyes as if they were putting me in a trance. I finally was able to pull myself away long enough to answer: W.. we need to meet as many of pack as possible, we will walk the entire town as if we are just out for a long stroll and that will buy us some time with the elders. She smiled and nodded to let me know that she was ready.