CHAPTER 43

"Yes, we did." Julian grabbed me and pulled me towards him.
"I'm not done with you, mate."
I gasped as he pulled me into his warm embrace, our chests brushing against each other.
"What about we go another round?"
It wasn't like Julian was going to take no for an answer so I braced myself.
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"Ahhh," I groaned as Julian pounded me from the back.
It was nearly daybreak and I didn't see myself escaping his grasp. Julian also seemed more interested in fucking me than preparing for the party we agreed on.
The mindlink between us had its perks, he could directly communicate what he wanted with me and I could do the same. It was like exclusively sharing a part of him and it was quite thrilling.
By daybreak, Julian had gone to his room so I was left alone to clean up.
Then I caught a few hours of sleep before I heard a knock on the door.
Vanessa then walked in with an incredibly fascinating purple dress.
So Julian wasn't kidding when he said he bought me something fancy.
The purple dress Vanessa brought into my room looked very regal and beautiful.
I immediately tried it on and was in awe at my reflection in the mirror. I looked so much like royalty.
"Oh my," Vanessa said as she admired the dress. "Luna, you look... You always look beautiful but this dress looks just right on you."
I smiled and gushed at Vanessa, "Do you have a makeup kit?"
Vanessa nodded, "Why? Do you want to apply some makeup?"
I looked at Vanessa and let out a nervous chuckle, "Could you apply some makeup on me?"
Vanessa gave me a look before walking out the door to probably head to her room and bring the makeup kit as I asked. She must've been shocked by the request as I barely used make-up but this would be my first official outing with Julian, I needed to look the part.
Also, it wasn't just an occasion, I was going to show Julian everything. The people who hurt me.
I was going to show him everything.
I remembered our night together and flushed furiously.
I couldn't wait to fuck him again.
My wolf was shamelessly letting me get appear of her need to fuck. She was really a freak.
After sleeping with Julian and forming a bond with him, my wolf seemed to be more present within me and I could feel all of her feelings strongly but she wasn't still communicating with me.
The door opened and Vanessa stepped in with a makeup kit.
I grinned and Vanessa offered me a beautiful smile, "Don't worry Luna, I'll make you the most beautiful one at the party."
Vanessa sat me down in front of the mirror and started to work on my face.
It started pretty weirdly but when Vanessa was done with my face, I looked quite like the princess I only imagined myself to be, and the purple dress made up for it.
"T-thanks, Vanessa." I managed to say.
My heart was thumping in my chest. If I was this wowed by my appearance, how would Julian react? The thought made me all giddy.
What would Julian wear? A suit?
I couldn't wait to see what he looked like either.
"Luna, you haven't had breakfast yet, should I bring you some spaghetti."
I nodded, I was suddenly craving it along with some meatballs.
"Please get me some spaghetti and meatballs."
Got in, Vanessa stepped out. I sighed, I should've eaten before applying the makeup.
"Luna?" I heard a familiar voice.
"Come in!" The door opened and I was greeted with Niamh's friendly face.
She was dressed in an orange-red dress and it was gorgeous. She looked gorgeous.
Without thinking, I ran into her arms and hugged her tightly. She smelt good too.
"Hey," Niamh laughed as she hugged me back, "Sorry I haven't shown up these days, I always have to clean up Holden's mess."
I laughed and nodded, embracing her even tighter.
"It's fine. You look so pretty today."
I broke away from the hug to look at a surprise-looking Niamh.
"You're also going to the party?" She looked at my beautiful dress and I quickly twirled so she could see the entire dress.
"Of course, I'm going to the party, Julian needs an escort, doesn't he?"
Niamh nodded, "True. Gorgeous dress, by the way, I think Alpha picked it out himself."
I blushed. "He does have good taste."
"By the way, you look so happy, did something happen?" Niamh looked at me suspiciously.
With her wolf vision, she easily spots Julian's mark on the spot near my collarbone.
Niamh held back a laugh, "No wonder. You got fucked."
I tapped Niamh and glared at her but she only giggled in response.
"What about Holden, he's going, right?" I changed the topic.
"Of course, he follows Julian everywhere."
I nodded and ran my fingers through my long hair.
"When do we leave?"
"I already prepared the trucks but I called an engineer to take a look at it just in case."
I nodded, Niamh sure was thorough. Julian was surely lucky to have her as his omega.
"Luna," Vanessa appeared in the hallway with a tray containing spaghetti and meatballs with an orange juice.
Damn, Vanessa. "I love you, Vanessa. You're right on time."
Her eyes widened at my outburst and I grinned, grabbing the tray from her hand and entering my room.
I placed the tray and took a seat in front of a table, then I started to dig into my meal.
"Y-your neck." Vanessa stuttered.
Was she just noticing my mark?
"Julian and I got mated."
She looked stupefied, "Didn't you two just make up two days ago?"
"Why?" Niamh commented, "Does she have to inform you before she fucks her mate?"
Vanessa immediately bowed her head, "N-no Omega, that is not what I meant."
"Then don't ask," Niamh said intimidatingly.
That did not sit well with me. Only I could bully Vanessa.
"It's fine for her to ask," I said to Niamh who stared at me in surprise, "Even you cannot bully her."
Niamh sighed and said, "I'll be downstairs." Then she headed out of the door.
I sighed and looked at Vanessa who simply said, "You didn't have to tell her that, I can manage. Really."
"No, only I can bully you." I swallowed a meatball and moaned loudly, "This is good!"
The night of me and Julian making love appeared at the back of my mind and I couldn't fully push it away.
Why did I have to moan out like that?
Now my vagina was making tingling sensations. I sighed and focused on the food.
Through the parted door, I was surprised to see Julian walk in with a dashing smile.
He looked incredibly focused and that instantly made me even more attracted to him. Why the hell was he so handsome? And I was here, filling my stomach with food.
"Julian," I stood from the table while looking for a napkin, "Are we ready to leave?"
"Yes but you can finish your food."
He chuckled as I grabbed a towel and wiped my lips that were stained with the oils from the spaghetti. My makeup was ruined.
"You look.." Julian smiled, "The dress compliments your figure and you look astounding!"
I grinned at him and stood in front of the mirror. My makeup was ruined.
I looked Julian over my shoulder and glared at him, "Is there any need to lie?"
Julian looked confused. "What?"
I sighed and shook my head at him. "Vanessa, help me out here."
Thankfully, I had Vanessa's help. If not, I would've gone to that party without makeup.
Julian and I stepped out of the house and entered our truck.
Julian and I would drive in a truck different from Holden and Niamh.
I didn't find it necessary at first but halfway into the ride, Julian said some naughty words about the previous night to me. It was quite annoying and it made me blush.
When we arrived at the Night Lantern pack, all we had to do was show them our invitation letter and we were asked to enter.
I smelt many scents and a few of them were familiar to me.
My heart dropped and Julian looked at me. "Are you okay?"
I nearly forgot he could feel me as well.
"Focus on driving," I said out loud before using the mind link to communicate with him.
"Do you remember what I said to you yesterday about showing you the truth about me?"
"Yes, I remember." He responded through the mind link.
"I'll show you today."
"They're at the party?"
I nodded, "However you have to promise me you won't act up."
Julian cleared his throat but didn't say anything.
"Promise me," I insisted.
For all I knew, he could become pretty aggressive but the Julian I knew stuck to his promises so it made me feel a bit reassured.
We pulled over on a spot in the parking lot. As we stepped out of the truck, we could see the celebratory hall up ahead.
Julian and I linked hands while waiting for Holden and Niamh to arrive.
It didn't take too long.
Holden and Niamh stepped out of their truck and Julian gave them a suspicious look, "Why are you two late?"
Holden's eyes widened, "We only kissed for two seconds, I swear!"
Julian shook his head at them while I tried to hide my laughter.
"Let's just go," I said and tugged on Julian's arm. He smiled at me and we started to head towards the hall in duos.
It seemed we were a bit late as the hall looked packed with people.
Even the car park was filled with all sorts of cars and trucks from different packs.
We started to head into the hall and surprisingly, the guard did not ask any questions when he saw Julian standing next to me.
Julian pushed open the doors and a few of the people's attention went towards us.
I entered through the open door and as Niamh stepped in, Julian let go of the door handle, leaving Holden to handle it.
Holden cursed under his breath as he held the door, preventing it from slamming in his face.
I linked I and Julian's arms and he smiled at me.
Someone from the crowd walked toward us with a wide smile on his face. He looked younger than expected but his aura wasn't entirely warm either.
It was a well-balanced combination of hot and cold. Something I'd rarely perceive.
He must have mastered his shadow side as well as his light.
"Alpha Julian!" He excitedly called.
I was surprised, I didn't expect to see him smile that brightly at Julian.
"Alpha Mark!" Julian chuckled and I released his arm so he could hug the man. I was a bit taken aback.
I heard that the Alpha of Night Lantern was capable but this man looked so.. Petite. How could he be the Alpha?
"You came!" The men broke away from the hug, "And you brought two beautiful ladies with you."
Julian chuckled, "Well, I guess you already know who Holden is. But today, I brought my Luna with me." He gestured towards me and the Alpha of Night lantern looked at me and his cheeks darkened.
"Oh, she's pretty." He muttered under his breath but we all heard.
"Hello Alpha Mark, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Olivia, Julian's mate, and Luna." I took initiative.
I had no idea where my confidence came from but I didn't mind it.
Alpha Mark smiled and we shook hands, "Nice meeting you too, Luna Olivia. You and Alpha Julian look good together."
I offered a smile and I could feel a burning gaze directed toward me. I could smell them.
They were here.
I decided to not look at them first.
"This is my omega, Niamh." Julian introduced Niamh and they said their hellos.
Next, were introduced to a few more people and I could feel the gaze still burning into my head.
I couldn't take it anymore. I looked around and found it until I found the person's stare. My heart slammed against my ribcage as my eyes fell on my one and only father.
Julian looked at me worriedly and he traced my stare to my father.
"Who is he?" Julian asked through the mind link.
My back tingled as I remembered the beatings I got back then and it sent shivers down my spine.