Chapter 48

**Luna**


“*You like them?*” Mom signs when we sit down for dinner.

“*I do. Very much.*" I sign back.

“*I’m so happy.*" She signs back and the misty look in her eyes is back.

I’m glad she seemed to like the guys too. Most moms would probably see their tattoos and encourage their daughters to stay far away from them. Mom isn’t like that though and I love her even more for it. She sees them as the pack that will make me happy and that’s enough for her.

I can’t explain to her the feeling I got when the guys walked in. Their scent immediately called to me and I felt everything inside me sigh. It was the strangest and best thing I have ever felt. I didn’t feel tense and nervous around them. I felt warm and safe.

I didn’t even need to see the nest to know they're the ones I choose.

“*Try to rest. Big day tomorrow.*” Mom signs and I nod.

I sign a quick goodnight to her and Ben before heading to my own room. My current nest feels almost foreign to me now. I so badly want to wrap myself in the scents of the pack I’ve chosen but hopefully, I won’t have to wait long. For now, I slip into my comfiest pajamas and bundle myself under all my favorite blankets. My nest smells like home. Mom and me, but I think I'm ready for something new. Something more.

I can’t believe they want me too. Even with my condition and the fact that I would never be able to hear their music…

That last thought makes my chest clench tight. I would never get to hear them play. I didn’t like the idea of that at all.

Mom and I had spoken to a doctor before about possibly having surgery done to see if they could try and make me hear again. I had refused before because I wanted my hearing to return naturally and honestly didn’t want to spend another day in a hospital again. Now though, the urge to hear again has never been stronger.

Should I go for it and have the surgery done?

This pack is making me think it’s worth it to try.

Before long I drift off to sleep and dream about the pack cuddled around me. It’s the best dream I have had in a long time.

I wake the next morning at the same time I always do and slowly stretch out in my nest. The sun casts a few slivers of light through the curtains of my room and I couldn’t help the smile that spreads over my face. I'm going to see my possible new home today. So maybe my excitement is a little premature since I could see it and hate it, but I don’t care. I would take anything if it meant I could be wrapped in their scents again. I was craving for it like it’s a drug or something. This morning couldn’t pass fast enough.

I was right. The morning felt like it was moving at a snail's pace. Don’t get me wrong, I love teaching the other Omegas sign language but I wanted to see my new potential pack so badly.

Mom came for me at exactly twelve-thirty and I was humming with excitement. She smiled when I quickly buckled myself into our car.

“*Excited?*” She signs.

“*Yes. Super excited.*” I sign and it’s completely true.

I never thought I would find a pack and after the accident, I wasn’t sure I wanted to. It felt wrong hoping for something Bailey would never have, but I also wanted my mom to finally have a life of her own. Her happiness was enough of a push to make me try to find a pack and now I have.

The drive was a little long but the build-up helped anchor me to the reality of what I am about to do. This is the last step before deciding if this pack is for me. Then I can decide when I’m ready to leave Haven and move to my new pack. Would tonight be too soon? Probably. Maybe I shouldn’t act too desperate...

Stay calm. Play it cool.

I know it has a lot to do with being an Omega. We have intense emotions and it can be hard to rein them in. From what I’ve seen with other packs with Omegas, the Omega is always clinging to at least one of their pack mates. It’s just a thing we do I guess.

My thoughts were too busy to notice when we finally reach our destination. The building looks like a typical office building, but with a fancy sign hanging on the front of the entrance.

Bright Records

Interesting name.

Mom turns to me. “*Ready?*”

I nod and climb out of the car just as mom comes around to meet me. She links her arm through mine and we walk like that into the building. Several women are sitting at a long desk when we enter and we stop in front of them to ask for directions to the right floor.

The women smile and soon mom is leading me around the corner toward a group of elevators. The excitement I had felt earlier starts to pick up once again and I try my best not to let it show but it's extremely difficult.

I still can't believe this is real. They want...me. It still seems impossible. The dark side of my mind starts to remind me of all the real reasons they could want me for, but I try to block it out.

The elevator is empty when we step in which I very much appreciate because with how I’m feeling right now I’m sure my scent was erratic. With the way, I'm feeling I doubt my normal suppressant dose can mask the change.

When the elevator comes to a stop and the door opens I see five men waiting for us. The second they see me I watch their eyes change into one of possessiveness and their bodies tense a little like they are ready to protect me at any second. Yep, they could pick up my emotions for sure.

They didn’t rush toward me though, which I'm guessing is because they didn't want to scare me. Kai is the first one to move closer.

“*Hi, Luna.*” He signs and I swear my heart stops.

The hold on my mom tightens and I turn to look at her. She pulls away to sign something and I watch carefully.

“He says he learned it last night.” She signs and I see that same look in her eyes.

My poor emotional mama. But now I had the same look I’m sure.

I turn back to Kai and step closer to him.

“*Thank you.*” I sign.

He glanced over my shoulder to see mom translate before glancing back down at me. His hands twitch like he wants to touch me but he is holding back. So slowly I step even closer and wrap my arms around his waist. His body only tenses for a split second before it goes completely soft and I feel his arms wrap around me as well.

His scent hits me clearly this time and I sigh.

He smells like fresh rain. It’s bright and refreshing.

I love it. My bright Alpha.

Holy crap! My Alpha...

It shouldn’t feel this intense yet, right? We are still strangers but I know this is where I belong, wrapped in his arms.

A small vibration comes from Kai and I smile against his chest. I don’t have to hear to recognize a purr when I feel it. He pulls back just a little and I let go and quickly taking a step back and feeling a little self-conscious.

I had basically thrown myself at him. He doesn’t let me get far though. Instead, he grabs my hand and I lift my eyes to his in surprise. He smiles down at me and squeezes my hand before tugging me behind him and toward the glass entrance of the office space nearby.

He leads us to a room with a couple of red couches and walls covered with album awards and pictures.

Kai tugs on my hand and leads me over to one of the couches and we take a seat together. My mom walks over and gives me a knowing smile before taking the seat next to me. I start to feel a little shy about holding Kai’s hand still so I try to carefully remove my hand from his, but he just tightens his hold. I keep my head lowered and let my hair make a curtain of sorts to cover the small smile on my face.

I don’t lift my head until mom squeezes my other hand.

“*They want to know if you are ready to see the nest.*” She signs.

I let my eyes drift to the other guys and from one glance I can see the differences in their personalities.

Kai is the sweet one.

Milo is the studious one with the way he observes everything around him, like how he's currently studying me.

Bennett is the bubbly one, all smiles, and a welcoming presence.

Rowan sits firm and tall like he is watching over everyone. I’m guessing he is the head Alpha of the group.

Declan is more broody and serious but he has this sparkle in his eye that tells me he is the mischievous one in the group.

“*Okay*.” I sign back and give them a shy smile.

Kai jumps to his feet quickly and I chuckle at his eagerness. I shut my mouth quickly at my mistake. Even though my condition is new I’m always worried that any sound that comes out of my mouth might sound weird now that I can’t hear it. I pull my hand from Kai’s and move closer to my mom. She pulls me to her side and I can feel the vibration of her talking to the guys but I keep my eyes on the floor.

Someone takes my hands and I stiffen at the touch until one of the hands reaches up and lifts my chin.

It’s Rowan standing in front of me and the intensity of his presence makes my breath quicken. His scent surrounds me and I feel a sudden calm.

His scent is like sandalwood but also something smooth and rich that I can’t quite put my finger on.

My eyes are locked on his which are these deep blue that I would happily drown in. Neither of us moves for a moment and then his hand brushes down to the side of my neck. I don’t feel my mom’s touch anymore and I don’t feel the weight of her when Rowan pulls me into him. I deflate in his hold and I let myself take in several breaths of his calming strength.

These boys are dangerous. Is there such thing as falling too quickly for someone, because at this moment I would say yes.

He loosens his hold on me but keeps one arm wrapped around my waist. Someone else steps up to my other side and takes my hand. The fresh rain scent tells me it’s Kai. I keep my head low as we walk back toward the elevators. The guys don’t pull away for the whole ride down. When we step off the elevator the rest of the guys and mom step out in front of us and lead the way out the front door. We follow until we reach a parking garage. A few steps in and my eyes fall on the row of VW buses sparkling in the small amount of sunlight that reaches into the garage.

My eyes widen at the sight of the beautiful cars and each one has an adorable matching trailer attached to it. Rowan and Kai release me and I slowly walk toward the buses. The closest one is a fire red that I can’t help but run my fingers over. A smile widens when Kai points to it and then himself. Of course, his would be the brightest color out of all of them.

“*Beautiful*.” I sign and he must understand because he beams at me with a smile of pride.

Declan steps up to me and holds his hand out for me to take, which I do this time without hesitation. He leads me past the red bus and to a dark blue one. He drops my hand right in front of the trailer and opens the door.

The second I see the nest inside I want to cry. It’s beautiful.