Chapter 17

[Amelia POV]
I woke up knowing this is the day I will be moving into the pack. It is hard to believe it has been less than a week since I have been here and my life has been flipped upside down. I never thought I would be moving in with a guy I barely knew, and actually be happy.
‘He is not just some guy Mia, he is our mate. Why do you think of him as a stranger still? He has done nothing but proven his love and care for us.’ Anaya reminds me.
‘I am sorry Anaya. I am just still in shock. I never thought I would fall for some one so quickly. It feels like some kind of dream. Or like a fairytale!’ I say.
‘He will be good to us, has he not proven that to you yet? He has done nothing to make you doubt him has he?’ She asks.
‘No, he hasn’t. I am just worried; I don’t think I am good Luna material. I mean Lunas are supposed to be equal to an Alpha, but I am not. I am not a worrier, or anything. I am just me, and I am barely that.’ I reply sadly.
‘Mia, you are more than you know! I wish I could explain everything to you that makes you special, but you would only find fault in your uniqueness. You are more than anyone could ask for in a Luna, and you are strong because I am with you. Together we are powerful, you just have to believe in us.’ Anaya says desperately trying to give me faith in myself.
‘I hope in time I become everything everyone wants me to be.’ I say.
I look over to the chair next to me and watch Owen’s chest rise and fall as he sleeps. More than anything I wanted to be wrapped in his arms. When I feel like this, I feel alone. Part of me wants to climb out of my bed and walk over and wrap my arms around him and hug him, even if he is asleep.
‘Do it! He wouldn’t mind!’ Anaya says egging me on.
‘I don’t want to wake him.’ I tell her.
‘Trust me, if he wakes up to you climbing into his lap he won’t be mad.’ She says with a smirk.
Yep, my wolf is a perv.
I keep debating for a few more moments before I give in. I removed the blanket from my lap and quietly walk toward him. He looked so handsome even asleep and I could not stop myself and ran my fingers through his hair. He began to stir a little and I pulled my hand away and walked in front of him. I took in a breath and climbed onto his lap and wrapped my arms around his waist and nuzzled into his chest. Hiss scent flooded me, and I smiled in contentment at the warmth I felt being close to him. A low growl formed in his chest making me smile, I guess I woke him after all. His strong arms wrapped around my small body making me feel like I was wrapped in a warm blanket.
“Good morning love.” He said in a deep husky voice that made me shiver.
Wow his morning voice is going to be the death of me.
“Sorry I didn’t mean to wake you.” I say softly.
“Mmm…this has to be the best way to wake up! So, don’t apologize.” He says and I can tell he is smiling.
I laugh a little.
“Are you ready to get out of here today?” He asks me playing with my hair.
“Do you think we can leave now?” I ask him looking up at him with the best puppy eyes I could muster.
He froze looking down at me. HA! I guess I need to use this move again one day!

[Owen POV]

Felling my mate cuddling into me as I sleep was the best feeling I have ever had. She looked beautiful even if she had only woken up, and I can not wait to wake up to her cuddling me every day. She is asking if I can take her home early, and gives me the cutest face I have ever seen. Her eyes grew as she looked up at me and she made some kind of pouty face. What is she doing?!
‘Mate wants to go home! Take her home you idiot! I want to be alone with her.’ Samuel says with a smirk.
‘Goddess Samuel stop thinking those things while she is sitting in our lap or I won’t be able to stop what will happen.’ I growl back at him.
‘Mate is so cute; I want to kiss that pout off her face! Just a little one?’ Samuel whines.
‘Maybe later! She asked us something! Oh man what was it?’ I ask Samuel but of course he keeps whining.
“Owen?” She says breaking me out of my thoughts. “Can we go home now?”
I can’t resist any longer and I lean down and kiss her cute little lips. She tenses at first before giving into the kiss and begins kissing me back. I hum at the feeling of her lips on mine and I can’t pull away and instead I deepen the kiss and she let’s me. I finally pull away to catch our breath and she blushes.
“What was that for?” she asks with a shy smile.
“Because you are coming home with me, and I am beyond happy!” I tell her pecking her lips one more time.

She giggles and play hits me on the chest.
“Of course, we can go home! I will let the doctor know!” I tell her with a smile.
She let’s out a adorable squeal and moves to get up before I pull her back down into my lap.
“Where are you going love?” I ask her with a smirk.
“I have to change so we can go!” She says.
“But I am not done with you yet!” I say in protest.
She smiles and sinks in wrapping her arms around my neck.
“We have all the time in the world once we get home, but right not I can’t stand it here anymore.” She says with that damn cute pouting face again!
She is going to kill me with that look!
I resist the urge to ravish her and let my grip loose on her. She giggles and runs to the bathroom.
‘She can’t keep making that face or I won’t hold back anymore. We need to mark her soon or I will not speak to until you do!’ Samuel growls threatening me.
Well damn.

[Amelia POV]

I come out of the bathroom dressed in my favorite yoga pants and a loose t-shirt and my running shoes. I didn’t feel like dressing up, so I also just pulled my long hair into a messy bun. I hear a low growl come from behind me and I turn to see Owen standing watching me. The sound was deep and low in his chest and his eyes looked determined. I couldn’t help but laugh a little at his stance, and I walk over and touch his arm lightly. Something inside me told me that I would be able to calm him down, so I tried.
“Owen, are you ok?” I ask softly.
He gulped and spoke deeply.
“What are you wearing?” He asks.
I look down at my clothes, I don’t see anything wrong with them.
“These are my comfortable clothes, why?” I ask a little confused.
I wasn’t wearing anything revealing, so why was he so upset?
“I am not sure you can wear that right now.” He says looking uncomfortable.
“Oh, well this is all Liam and Olivia brought me. I don’t think the hospital gown will look much better.” I say jokingly.
I see him gulp and try to smile. What is his deal?
‘He thinks you look sexy.’ Anaya says suddenly.
I freeze at her words. Ohhhhh! Really?
‘Yeah, can’t you smell how his scent has changed?’ She asks.
Honestly, I was still learning how to control my stronger senses since shifting, and I was overwhelmed by several scents at the same time.
“Sorry Owen, I just don’t have anything else. It’s pretty early still, maybe no one will see me.” I try to reason with him.
I didn’t want him to be angry with me.
“It’s fine, but if any guy looks at you I can’t promise I won’t hurt him.” He says growling again.
“Owen, those guys would eb part of your pack. I don’t think it would be a good idea to hurt them over something like this.” I say softly wrapping my arms around his waist looking up at him.
He huffs and looks down at me and he face softens.
“I know. You’re right, but you look way too hot and I don’t want any other guy looking at what’s mine.” He says tightening his hold around me.
“Don’t worry Alpha I am all yours. Shall we go?” I ask smiling.
He nods and grabs my bag and wraps an arm around my shoulder and we walk out with his grip tight on me. I am not sure if I find his possessiveness cute or annoying!
‘I think it’s hot.’ Anaya chimes in.
Why does this wolf pop up just to vocalize her thirst for our mate?
‘Just making my points known….’ She says shrugging.
‘Well you can you not?! Do you think I want to be thinking about that all the time? Sheesh! Are all wolves as horny as you?’ I ask annoyed at her.
‘His sure is!’ She said with a grin.
‘My cuddly wolf? He is way too sweet to have as many dirty thoughts as you. Plus, if he did wouldn’t he have acted on them now?’ I ask.
‘Mia he is male, males are always horny. That’s just the facts!’ She says.
I mean Owen had said I was beautiful and just now he said I looked hot, but he never tried anything more with me. He always kept his hands above my hips and when we kissed he always pulled away. I am not sure, but maybe he isn’t as attracted to me as I am off him. Otherwise why did he not want to do more?
“What are you thinking about?” Owen asked glancing at me.
We were in his car now driving the short distance to the pack house.
“Oh, it’s nothing.” I say going back to looking out the window.
It was really beautiful here actually, and I could not wait to explore later. I still felt a pit in my stomach about my thoughts from a moment ago. I had never thought of myself as pretty or hot or anything so why was I so worried? It was nothing new to me, but I guess I had hoped my mate would want me. Why did I always have these thoughts? I would be happy and then sad the next minute because of something dumb! I wish my brain would take a break and stop overwhelming me with these constant nagging thoughts. I wanted to be a confident person, but it’s like I have been wired to constantly doubt myself. Anaya would always reassure me, but it never really helped. I guess being told for 18 years that everything you do is wrong, and no one would love me, was enough to completely ruin my self-esteem.
I tried to push the those thoughts in the back of my mind and focus on the fact that my mate wanted me to live with him!
We passed a dirt road with several small homes on either side and when we passed a small yellow house I could guess who’s house it was.
“That is Liam and Olivia’s house.” Owens said slowing down a little.
Yep, that had Olivia written all over it. She loved being different from everyone else and loved expressing her uniqueness when she could. She was bright happy and blinding sometimes, much like the color of her house. We kept driving and passed a huge mansion and my mouth dropped at the sight of it. It looked like a palace, but it made sense in that it had to house a lot of the pack members. I watched in confusion as we passed by it.
“Wait, isn’t that the pack house?” I asked confused.
Owen smirked. “Yep.”
“So why are you passing it?” I asked.
“Because we won’t be living there.” He said.
I paused and decided not to say anything more and watched as we passed several trees that opened into a beautiful meadow. There was a narrow path that he parked in front of and it led up to the most beautiful cottage I had ever seen.