His Reluctant Luna

"Fat chance! Mr Blake," I quipped.

"A man can always try," he shrugged.

I laughed," why don't you go back to bed and catch up on your sleep. Meanwhile,

I will keep myself busy duelling with your jealous Exes?"

"I don't have that many Exes, at least not in this pack. After Eliza, I swore off dating anyone from my pack. Didn't want any bad vibes."

"Thank God for the small mercies," I muttered.

"Now come on, go back to sleep, "I placed my hand on his chest and pushed him towards his bedroom. It was like pushing on a wall of muscles.

He laughed and held my wrists, pulling me towards him. As a result, I tripped and fell towards him. Colliding with his chest.

My breathing stopped as I looked up into his green depths. I suddenly realized that he was half-naked, and I was dressed in just a robe.

"You look extremely hot and irresistible in a robe." He whispered in my ears.

"The way you say it, it sounds very erotic," I said, raising my eyebrows.

It was meant to be a sarcastic comment, but somehow with my breathless state, it

did not come out that way. He gave a sly grin.

"True, if only you would let me. I can show you how erotic I can be." He said silkily.

"I am sure you would," I said, rolling my eyes.

"However, you need your rest," I insisted, trying to stand up straight and get out of his grip.

Of course, he would not let that happen. He kept his hold on my left elbow, then with his other hand reached back and freed my hair from the slick ponytail which I had bound them in.

He watched with amusement as my dark waist-length curls tumbled down past my shoulders in soft, smooth waves. He wrapped his hands in the luxurious bounty of my hair and pulled me close for a scorching hot kiss.

My lips parted immediately to welcome his tongue, inviting him to taste and be tasted. My hands moved on their own and rolled on his hard chest. He shivered when my fingers gently rubbed over his nipples, he growled against my lips.

A sudden cold draft on my breast made me realize that he had managed to part my robe and was gently caressing my breasts. Teasing and tweaking my nipples sent waves of pleasure down my spine. My nails bit into his back, pulling him closer.

I had no idea how long we had been making out, curses dropped like anchors from his lips when a knock sounded at the door.

"Everyone's waiting for you, Alpha," Damon said with a mischievous twinkle in his eye as the door swung open. I nearly died of embarrassment and pulled my robes together.

Lucian helped me to my feet from the carpet floor we had been lying down? When did that happen?

"We need to leave now?" Lucian asked as he straightened his track pants, while I fixed my hair.

"Wait, are you going somewhere?" I asked, surprised.

"Yes, love, there is an Alpha meeting which I need to attend. Your brother will be there as well." He responded casually while walking towards the showers.

I gave a polite smile at Damon, trying not to blush under his knowing eyes.

"He hasn't slept well," I said, trying to strike some conversation.

"Alpha Lucian always puts the pack's welfare over his. He goes beyond himself to see that everyone is happy, safe, and well provided for. It takes a toll on him sometimes. Now that you are here, we are all hoping that you would be taking care of his needs and sharing some pack responsibilities. Being a lone Alpha is not easy." Damon said matter-of-factly. While I walloped myself in guilt. I was anything but a good mate.

I did not deserve to be Lucian's mate. My wolf moaned in sorrow. Finally, Lucian was gone, and I was left alone to my devices.

"Alice! How are you? I was worried sick about you." Emma said from the other side when I called her.

"I am fine, Emma; you know Lucian would never harm his mate."noveldrama

"I am glad to know your trust in the mate bond." She chuckled. "So, did you speak with him?"

I bit my lip; I should have had 'the talk' with Lucian on the first day itself, but

somehow, I was not getting the appropriate opportunity.

"I didn't get the chance," I replied.

Emma sighed.

"You know that is your problem, your lack of communication. What are you so afraid of?"

"Lucian is extremely dangerous, I am afraid of what he might do if I tell him about Mark. You saw how he arrived to get me from our pack."

"So, how are your grand plans of rejecting the mate bond going on?" She asked mockingly.

"Not very terrific," I said softly, recalling the kiss we shared just a few moments ago.

"Did you have sex already?"

"Hell No! I have been resisting. Though he is very persuasive."

I could hear Emma laugh.

"I am surprised you have lasted this long. He will not wait, Alice, and it is not fair to keep him waiting. Just tell him everything. He would understand. You are soulmates." Her words made me wince.

"Don't make me feel worse, Emma, I am already dying with guilt," I mumbled.

"It will all be over soon, Alice, and you will find your rightful place," Emma said.

Whatever boost up I had got after talking to Emma, drained out the moment I called Mark.

"You know my parents are dying to meet you, when are you returning?" Mark said.

I caught a lock of my hair and twirled it between my fingers.

"After the vacations, hopefully," I mumbled.

"What do you mean hopefully? Don't tell me you have become that fond of your eccentric aunt living in the middle of nowhere that you don't want to return to London?" He chuckled.

I gave a nervous laugh.

"That's not the case Mark, I have to return to London, to talk to you."

"You are talking to me now, sweetheart? What's the problem?"

I chewed my lips nervously; I could not explain to him my situation on a call! It

would be selfish; he might get freaked out.

"I can't explain it on the phone, Mark, but I will once we meet. I promise."

"Ok, I can live with that, miss you, babe. Love you. He spoke.

" Miss you too, I love you, Mark," just not the way you want. I thought to myself. A familiar scent alerted me, and I immediately turned around.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, keeping away the phone. The colour drained off my face as I stood face to face with Savannah.

"I... I came here to discuss the pack barbecue......" Savannah was staring at me with an unreadable expression.

She did not have to say anything. I knew she had heard everything.