Luna On The Run!

Alpha Zane’s POV

Midnight Moon is buzzing with activity.

My pack members are pulling out all the stops to welcome their Luna as a queen and to shower her with plenty of love. Many already know her, her mating with Gorgio was widely reported in the werewolf live stream media and most discussed on social media.

Until now, I cannot believe that she was actually coming. Especially after Gorgio’s outburst and threats. I had already prepared myself for a tough battle to win my Luna, maybe even petition the Council. With the King and Queen as witnesses, I would certainly win the case. And the consequences would be very unpleasant for all of us since everything would be widely noted in the press. Maybe even spiced up for the thrill or high sales.

So, when Alpha King Petric informed me two days after the failed meeting that Ariel had agreed to move to Midnight Moon, I couldn’t believe my ears.

However, there are conditions attached to her arrival, which she will go through with me once she gets here. And I already know: All her conditions will be accepted. Having her beside me here in Midnight Moon is all that matters and more than I could have ever dreamed of.

I have heard nothing from Gorgio since that dreadful day.

Looks like the man vanished from the face of the earth. My scouts indicated that he has left Eclipse Howl for an unknown destination, most likely hiding out in Human Town. Surely, he is busy licking his stinking wounds from all that guff the other day. It’s called, pride comes before a fall.

But I am sure he will have to reappear one day, we need to make arrangements to continue this relationship. And since he has completed the mating process, his wolf will weaken if he is away from Ariel for too long. Besides, his pack cannot remain adrift forever, a Beta cannot hold the position indefinitely.

Well, I’ll leave the matter with Gorgio until he decides to show up again. It was his decision to put up such a strong resistance. And now he must come to terms with the inevitable.

“Son, you make me really proud today. Finally the pack gets another Luna, we have been looking forward to this day for ages.” My father slaps me on the shoulder with a big smile on his face. I haven’t seen him gloat like this for a long time. My mother is running around somewhere in the packing house like crazy, making sure everything is ready in time for Ariel’s arrival.

“Dad, I’m so happy. I’ve been going through a rough patch, Gorgio hasn’t been very cooperative. To be honest, I’m still surprised that he’s allowing her to come here now, and even on her own, you know how possessive he is.”

I cast another glance at the bare sky, even though it will be at least two hours before the Jet arrives with Ariel.

“Perhaps the Moon Goddess has softened his heart, or the Alpha King has brought him to his senses,” my father speculates. “The mate bond is difficult to understand. Ariel would succumb to the pull in no time anyway, and her wolf would drive her to you. That’s the way mating works, once you’ve met there’s no going back.”

His words do me so much good, the very thought of Ariel throwing herself into my arms out of pure lust almost makes my heart pound out of my chest. Never before have I desired a woman so badly. I must find a way to bind her to me so that Gorgio has no chance of ever taking her from me.

Perhaps I should impregnate her on our first night together.

Gorgio would be bloody jealous if she carried my pup. In the year he had her all to himself, he failed to get her to give birth to his cub. His loss. And that’s the Alpha who’s looking down on me and calling me all sorts of names.

“I made Gorgio a fair offer, but he brushed it off. When he comes around, I hope we’ll be able to talk it over calmly,” I sigh. “The man is so irrational. He speaks before he thinks and see what has come of it. Ariel will be mine after all.”

My chest swells with pride.

“And what was it you proposed to him?” my father wants to know.

“That all three of us live together under one roof. That way, he and I don’t have to fight for our mate’s favor. And she doesn’t have to travel between Eclipse Howl and here,” I explain. “Our packs are next to each other. A new packhouse seems like the best solution.”

Dad looks skeptical, I can tell he doesn’t really like my plan. But thank God he keeps quiet because this is not the best time to talk about this. My Luna is coming home today, this is a joyous occasion.

Eric joins us, the big smile that has been on his face for the whole day. Ever since last night, all he can talk about is the Luna we will finally have in the pack. We drank to it, and Kensley even started singing our pack’s credo out loud, to everyone’s amusement. My dad was there too.

Eric is seemingly more excited about Ariel’s arrival than I am. I swear, if he once again repeats that Luna is coming today, I throw him off the balcony.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

I give him a warning look.

“Man, you can’t blame me, I’m so happy that …”. My father quickly covered my Beta’s mouth. Gosh, was he going to say that one phrase for the umpteenth time? What will it be like when Ariel is finally standing in front of him?

As if by agreement, we burst into laughter at the same time. Shaking my head, I walk away from the two most important men in my life. I ran into my apartment to get ready for the arrival of the woman of my heart, my mate.

Nothing must go wrong today.

Ariel must get convinced that her decision to accept me was the right one. I will make her so happy that she will never want to leave…