Chapter 11

Mom?

This woman was Tommy's mom? She was beautiful and when she let him go he stepped aside to introduce me.

"Mom this is Maya!" He says simply.

"Oh my aren't you stunning! It's so nice to meet you sweetheart! Hurry come inside everyone is excited to meet you!" She says taking my hand and pulling me through the door.

I look behind me at Tommy begging for his help with my eyes and he simply shrugs and smiles at me!

What does she mean everyone????

We walk through a large living room and into a dining room with a long table all set nicely and several people seated around it. They all turn to look at us as we enter.

"Ok everyone Tommy is here and he brought a beautiful girl with him! This is Maya!" She says and they all answer with several different greetings. I respectfully say hello and Tommy's mom starts to point out and introduce me to each person. Once I have met everyone she shows me to the seat next to Tommy and across from her's. The seat at the head of the table is not yet taken and I assumed this is where the alpha sat. The table falls into various hushed conversations as we waited for the Alpha to arrive. When the sound of the front door closing was heard everyone stood and waited for the Alpha to enter. Once he took his place at the end of the table everyone said "Alpha!" in unison.

"Please sit everyone!" He says in a deep but warm voice and takes his own seat. He signals for the chef to bring in the food and everyone goes back to talking. I keep my head down trying not to attract anyone's attention and I was scared to make eye contact with the Alpha as well.

I hear the Alpha clear his throat. "So son will you introduce me to this lovely young lady accompanying you today?" He says calmly.

Son? Tommy was the Alpha's son!!!! Of course....sigh.

"Yeah, this is Maya and she just started at UM!" He explains shortly.

I finally raise my eyes to meet the Alpha's and his expression was warm.

"Welcome Maya! I am glad you could join us tonight." He said sweetly.

I was surprised by how warm everyone I had met had been. Besides the initial skeptical looks I got from a couple of the guests. The food was soon laid out in front of us and it took all my restraint to not let my mouth drop to the floor in shock. Each dish was beautiful and fancy, fancier than anything I had ever eaten before. Tommy sensed my hesitation and took the plate from in front of me and played me some food. When he was finished her served himself and began eating. I slowly followed and I could have done my usual happy dance when I tasted good food, but I tried not to. The food was amazing!

Several people at the table were chatting and I overheard some things about strange rogue activity along the borders and some pack gossip before I decided to just focus on eating.

Once we had all finished eating, most of the other guests excused themselves.

This left me, Tommy, the Alpha and Tommy's mom behind. I felt like my hands were starting to sweat and I wanted to make a swift exit. I hadn't expected to meet Tommy's parents, and I was not expecting them to be the Alpha and the Luna of the pack! This was a big mistake, I should not have come!

"My son tells me you are in a bit of trouble Maya, can you tell me what happened?" The Alpha finally speaks.

I look at him and then Tommy and back to the Alpha. I didn't know how to begin this story.

"It's ok." Tommy says reaching and taking my hand.

I caught his mom smiling at the small action between us. That will come back to bite me I'm sure.

"Well, a couple of weeks ago my parents were murdered. I was home as well and saw the murder, but for some reason he spared me. Our family lawyer took me in briefly and explained that my parents had fled our old pack and it was our old Alpha who was after me. Be wasn't sure if the Alpha wants to take me or kill me. He also told me that my parents had actually kept a ton of money saved in case anything happened to them, along with an apartment near UM where I am staying now. Our lawyer told me I need to hide here and try and keep a low profile so the Alpha doesn't find me." I explain the best I can.

"Oh dear, you poor thing!" Tommy's mom Elizabeth says sympathetically.

"It does seem like you are in quite a lot of danger. My son was smart to bring you here." The alpha begins. "It would be wise if you accept the protection our pack can provide."

"Respectful Alpha, I don't wish to put anyone else in danger. Your pack does not need to put themselves in danger for me, it's not worth their sacrifice." I plead.

"You are alone Maya, that is not safe for you. Our pack has lived peacefully for many years and yet recently several rogues have attacked our borders looking for a weak point to cross. My conclusion is since this began a week ago, these rogues are looking for you. So although you do not wish to involve us, we are already involved. I think it would be wise for you to join our pack and let us protect you." The Alpha says firmly.

I drop my head down and gaze at Tommy's hand in mine. Strangely it felt right, and I didn't know why.

"Dad is right Maya, let us help you." Tommy pleads.

"I haven't been a part of a pack for so long, I am not sure how to be a part of one anymore." I confess.

"The pack will become your family Maya, and we protect our own always! Besides as Tommy's mate you would need to join the pack sooner or later." Elizabeth says with a smile.