Chapter 71

**Bennett**


Luna has agreed to bond with us. The conversation with the woman from Haven comes to mind and reminds me that I can mark her too. Sure it won't be the same, but it will give me a sense of pride to see my mark on our Omega as well. I can't keep my eyes off her now as the others discuss how we should go about this. We know that she is inexperienced and that plays a big factor in making sure she feels comfortable and cared for.

"According to this article on heats, she won't feel the same pain and discomfort she would if she had her first time will not in heat. Her body is going to be seeking relief and it will make things a lot easier. Even though it's common for an Omega to be able to handle several Alphas at the same time, but I don't think that is a good idea in this case. We should let her set the pace and limits on what she feels like she needs." Milo explains.

Sometimes I really envy how smart he is. He can remember anything he has ever seen or read. Everything!

I watch Luna and she seems to be fidgeting a little more so I decide to sit next to her. When she feels me her big eyes fix on me. She seems uneasy and when she glances over at the others and drops her eyes to her lap I can see why. We kind of just dropped a bomb on her and she must be feeling overwhelmed by the news. It must also be so confusing when she is sitting in a room and not knowing what's being said.

I decide that it would probably be best to take her somewhere else. Reaching out I take her hand a tug it slightly to get her attention and tilt my head to let her know I want her to come with me. She seems to understand me because she nods. We stand together and I start to lead her from the room.

"Where are you going?" Declan asks.

"To the nest," I say not looking back.

When Luna and I reach the nest and I open the door I am hit with the intensity of her scent. It makes me wonder if it was being with Rowan earlier that made her scent so thick. Right now her scent is far more subtle than it is in the nest. I feel hot and a little dizzy but I try to push away those feelings and bring Luna over to her bed. It's a little disheveled but she releases my hand and starts to fix things. I notice a notepad next to her bed with a pen sitting beside it.

It reminds me that we still haven't learned any sign language. It pains me so I grab the pad and pen and sit in one of the chairs off to the side. Luna fidgets with her nest a bit more before sitting cross-legged right in the center. She pulls one of the pillows into her lap and hugs it against her chest.

I quickly write out a question on the pad of paper and hold it out to her.

*Can I sit with you? *I ask.

She glances up at me and nods with a smile. I stand and take a seat on the edge of the bed to give her a little space. She hands me back the pad and I quickly write out another question.

*Are you okay with what Milo told you? *I ask next.

She looks over the question and starts to write a reply. When she's done she hands it back to me and I look over her reply with an appreciative eye. Her writing is elegant and beautiful just like her.

*I'm a little nervous. What if I'm not good at this? Being with you all.* She writes back.

When I lift my eyes to look over at her she has her bottom lip trapped between her teeth and her face is flushed.

Oh, I see. She means being with us in the bedroom. I suppose I should have guessed but she has such an innocent look about her that I didn't assume that was where her head is. The fact that she's literally a blushing virgin makes her seem even more adorable. It isn't often to meet a woman on the road who isn't somewhat experienced. Truthfully I'm not sure the last time I have been with a virgin. I push those thoughts away because I don't want to think about any other girl right now.

I'm not sure what I'm doing here, but I want to be sure Luna feels completely comfortable with me.

*There is no reason for you to be nervous. Everything we do will be at your pace and what you feel comfortable with. You felt okay with Rowan earlier right?* I write down.

She nods and the pretty pink blush on her cheeks turns darker as she averts her eyes. I'm extremely jealous of Rowan right now and I'm wondering if their encounter was this awkward. Even as I wonder that I know it wasn't. Rowan has a large imposing presence that could make anyone agree to anything he asks, and that's why he's our leader. I need to find a way for Luna and me to connect that is uniquely us, but how?

Growing up in England my mother made sure that not having a father didn't limit me to anything. She taught me how to be a well-behaved proper English gentleman. Only being half Alpha meant that there was a side of me that was too headstrong for even the best training. I got into a fair amount of trouble, and when my mother died I was angry. I came to the states to find my father and give him a piece of my mind for leaving my mother. Rowan found me outside of my father's office building pacing and muttering to myself. He approached me carefully and asked if I wanted to sit and have a coffee I agreed.

I think it hoped that a small amount of time would help me build up the courage to go see my father, but when I told Rowan what I planned to do he talked me out of it. He told me that there was a better way to harness my anger and keep it locked down and put that passion to good use. He told me about what he went through and it was the first time I felt like I wouldn't be judged for the darkness my Alpha side created. The longer I spent with him and the others the easier it became to harness my energy into managing the band. It gave me a purpose and I never looked back.

My father reached out to me a year ago when he saw a picture of me in an article with the guys, but I never spoke to him. He abandoned me and my mom and I have all the family I need now.

My attention turns back to Luna when her soft hand rests on my arm. I give her a smile and glance down at the paper she's holding out to me.

*Are you okay?* She wrote.

I scribble down a quick answer.* Of course love. I was only thinking of how we can better get to know each other so you will feel more comfortable with me*.

She doesn't reply or move right away and I wish more than anything that I could listen in on her thoughts. Is that something a bond can do? I remember reading about our ancestors who were still able to shift used to be able to communicate with each other through a mind link. Of course, that was a long time ago, and so much of their abilities were lost as we evolved. It reminds me of the information the woman from Haven, Claudia, gave us. We have been lax in learning everything we need to know about having an Omega in our pack.

What a mess. I run a hand down my face as I internally scold myself for not doing more. Milo has done more than any of us, and the rest of us really needed to catch up. Tonight I am going to watch some of those sign language videos Milo was talking about so at least I can speak to Luna myself. I hate not being able to communicate with her.

The bed dips a little and I feel Luna's warmth as she settles next to me. She is so petite next to me and when she reaches for my hand and turns it to link our hands together I chuckle a little at the size difference. Luna must be able to feel the vibrations of my laugh because she flashes me a wide smile of her own.