Chapter 44
Luara's POV
I slowly made my way down the stairs to see my parents, Lopez, and my father's Beta and Third standing behind them at the front door.
I didn't say anything as I passed them, opening the door, and heading outside. I sensed them all following me as I exited Bryan's house with Bryan trailing behind them.
My mother gave me a questioning look, asking if I was sure I wanted to do this. I sent her a small nod before she looked to my dad's Beta silently communicating with him through their pack mind link.
Without her actually telling me I knew she told him to round all the pack members ready to leave.
My father's cars were already parked outside of Bryan's home, and from behind me, I could hear the pack preparing to leave as the sound of car doors closed.
Bryan stood at the back, closest to the front door away from everyone. I walked through everyone and caught Lopez's eyes which gave me a begging look to not leave. She saw Bryan as her own son and the thought of him hurting hurt her.
I took a deep breath but continued to walk forward as I got closer to my mate. He didn't say anything or do anything as I approached. Once I was a foot away from him, I leaned forward and placed a lingering kiss on his lips.
My wolf was cursing and crying at me from the inside because of my decision, even though she knew it would only be a little while, she wasn't willing to leave without him.
She didn't understand why I would be leaving the one person I was meant to love and cherish for the rest of my life and she hated that we were causing our mate pain.
I slowly walked to the car, fighting myself on whether or not I should go. I hesitated as I placed my hand on the door handle, looking back in the direction of where my mate was standing, only to lower my head sadly before hopping into the car.
Two of Bryan's protectors got into the car, one sitting on either side of me trapping me in the middle.
My mom and dad both got in the car, with my father driving and he soon put the car into drive. My mom gazed over her shoulder to look at me sadly, in her eyes I could see her replaying how she ran away from my father.
"He's a good guy dad, his wolf just got the best of him, he hasn't got a proper family like we have...he's just had a tough life." I heard my father take in a deep breath before exhaling, but he didn't say anything as we continued to drive down the path.
"He's just doing exactly what you did with mom all those years ago. He wants to protect me, to be the mate his father wasn't but how can he do that if you can't let me go."
The car stayed silent after my little speech but it was clear it caused a stir.
My mom moved her hand to rest on my father's thigh as I could see through the rear-view mirror that he was having an internal battle with himself but he still didn't say anything.
I turned my head so that I was able to look through the back window, a pang of pain went through me as I gazed at Bryan who was clearly distraught watching me drive away from him. I bit my lip and sighed as I watched the transformation of him shifting into his wolf; his clothes ripped off of his body shredding onto the ground as his large black wolf took off in the opposite direction and away from me.
I woke up the next day in my warm bed in my parents' home. I reached my hands towards the ceiling and stretched like a cat before making a sound of a distressed dinosaur.
I rolled out of bed feeling exhausted after yesterday's incident, a part of my brain was nagging at me for leaving my mate but I quickly pushed it to the back of my mind knowing that I would be seeing him at twelve this afternoon.
I turned my head to my bedside drawer to see my alarm clock flashing 10:30. I needed to get ready and I was surprised at how late I woke up and I still felt tired. I was due to see Bryan soon so I gathered some clothes that were already set out, and walked into my bathroom.
I decided to take a long shower, I was feeling tense at the thought of seeing Bryan. It made me nervous but I groaned every time I attempted to wash myself as the bruises on my side were still raw.
Once out I dried myself quickly with a towel and shoved on my clothes. I felt the need to get back into bed and sleep longer but I forced myself to head downstairs.
I was immediately greeted by the two wolves Bryan had assigned to watch me. "Well good morning, sleeping beauty." One of them said cheekily and I recognized him as the one who laughed at my first meeting with Bryan's Beta Andrew.
I rolled my eyes playfully and a small smile graced my face as I looked at him.
The sound of an annoyed grunt entered my hearing and I turned to see the other guy glaring daggers at his pack member. His posture showed nothing but seriousness and determination, he only followed his Alpha's rules and he was all about authority.
"Well my handsome self is called Thompson and this snuggle bear is Benson ." I looked back towards the guy who called me sleeping beauty now knowing him as Thompson, I stifled a giggle at what he called his fellow pack member.
"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you both." I said with a slight nod. Thompson wiggled his eyebrows before taking my wrist and placing a light kiss on my hand.
"The pleasure is all mine." This time I let out a laugh.
Benson let out a warning growl and pulled me away from Thompson and behind him, I was his Alpha’s Luna and he felt as if he was betraying his alpha by allowing another male to kiss my skin even if it was my hand.
"Thompson, when will you learn? This is our Luna so treat her like it."
I rested my hand on Benson's shoulder knowing that his wolf was feeling protective and tense and his muscles instantly relaxed under my touch. And I understood why, I was his Luna and he felt the need to protect me even if it was from a pack member willing to flirt with me.
"Oh, don't be jealous - if you wanted a kiss all you had to do was ask." Thompson said puckering his lips at Benson
I bit my lip attempting not to laugh but failed.
"I'm hungry, so why don't we go get some food?" I questioned with a grin changing the subject.
I walked away from them both and headed for the kitchen, from behind me I could hear them arguing, well Benson telling Thompson off and Thompson teasing Benson.
I shook my head as I heard a whine and a thump.
"Ow that hurt." I could already picture Thompson pouting after Benson smacked him most likely on the back of his head.
Walking into the kitchen I see my best friend Tiannah standing facing the opposite direction of me which I quickly ran up to her and hugged her, and she instantly hugged me back.
"I was so worried about you. Don't ever do that again Luara!" She scolded at me but her voice carried no anger.
"I know, sorry." I said, we hugged a little longer before she was suddenly pulled away from me and into the arms of Benson. He was gripping her tightly to his body with his head tucked into the crook of Tiannah’s neck while his face snuggled into her long dark hair whispering "mine" over and over again.
I was literally stunned but overjoyed for my best friend who had been dying to meet her mate since she first shifted at sixteen. I was super excited and happy that my best friend would be in the same pack as me and that I had at least one family member with me.
I continued to watch as Tiannah pushed herself closer to Benson leaving no gap between them before Benson pulled away slightly to look over his mate which caused Tiannah to blush a rosy red. I giggled to myself as I knew how shy she was and just like her mother, she is very reserved.
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