“How long have you been there?” “Long enough to hear you sing while you pee.” “You were watching me?!” “It’s not like I haven’t seen you naked.” “Wow, ok, this isn’t weird or embarrassing!” I huff at him and turn back towards the house, but my boot gets stuck on a fallen cornstalk and I trip. Colin is quick and catches me before I fall. “You know, you’re clumsy when you drink. I always end up catching you.” He places me back on my feet while still holding his hand on my lower back. “Well then it’s a good thing you were here to catch me, Mr. Creepy!” I say way too sarcastically. The moonshine is kicking in for sure. “Ellie, I’ve given you space this week to think. I’ve done my own thinking too. It didn’t take long for me. I’ve had my mind made up the minute we started kissing in the woods. I want you and no one else. I will do anything to prove that to you.” “I don’t know Colin; your words sound so amazing but I--” Before I can continue my sentence his lips are pressed against m
The moment I step back into the party Amber and Heather come running at me. “Where have you been girl, flip cup just started!” Amber grabs my wrists and then stares at me like she can see into my soul. She sniffs the air and looks slightly confused. She looks down slowly almost like she figured out who the killer in the movie was before anyone else. “OH, MY GODDESS ELLIE YOUR NECK!!!!!! My hand flings to her mouth and I try to shush her as much as possible. “Wow, should we call you Luna now?” Heather cracks herself up and is holding her stomach from laughing so hard. How does she know it’s from Colin? “That actually sounds amazing Ellie, you, my Luna.” The voice is smooth and laced with affection. Wait, that was Colin’s voice but it wasn’t out loud and from the looks of the girls they didn’t hear it. “We’re mated fully and marked Ellie. We can mind link now remember.” My head snaps around to the entrance of the corn field to see him walking with a huge grin plastered
“Luke, I was going to tell you.” I pull the hoodie back over my neck like that would suddenly reverse the last thirty seconds and he wouldn't have seen it. Obviously, that didn't work. “It’s fine Ellie, you’re his mate anyway right? Who am I to get upset? I’m just your friend with benefits. Well, when it benefits you.” His words are harsh but true and laced with sadness. I can tell his heart is broken. I search his eyes for any sign that we can get past this and all I see is hurt. I try to grab his arm but he moves it away before I can even touch it. “I need to get going, my dad should be coming back sometime tomorrow and we have important meetings all day. Goodnight Elenor I’m happy for you, really.” There is literally nothing I can do or say at this moment so I just watch him leave. Really hoping that tonight isn’t the end of our friendship. I see the girls are about to come to me and I wave them off. “I’ll find you guys in a little while; I just need space.” They know
I wake up with a throbbing headache. Ugh why did I drink so much. Wait, I didn’t drink enough to have a hangover. I rub the back of my head and my eyes jolt open as I remember what happened after leaving Logan’s. I bring my hand back in front of me and it’s covered in dried blood. I am already healed but can tell it was a deep cut from whatever hit me. I look around and take in my surroundings. I’m not sure where I am and I don’t smell anything familiar. I try to talk to Leia but the link is not working. She is either still blocking me out or we can’t reach each other. I tried to link my parents or Colin even with the same result. I sit up and look over my body making sure I have no other injuries. To my relief there are none that I can see. I do however notice I am wearing clothes that don’t belong to me. I remember that I shifted back right before being knocked out, so that means someone else dressed me, which is super creepy and embarrassing. Ok, I know I’m not in our pack’
“I’m sorry beautiful I didn’t mean to scare you. I will talk to my warrior that did this to you and he will be punished. I’m glad to see you are healed already, but I will still take you to see Tiffany, our pack doctor. Now sit and tell me what you meant by not physically.” I am really starting to wonder about these rumors about Alpha Shane because so far, he is the exact opposite of what I have heard. He seems caring almost and I am only an intruder in his pack. “It’s an extremely long and intimate story Alpha, and I apologize but it’s too painful to even think about right now.” A tear starts rolling down my cheek as the events from last night come into my mind. He tenderly wipes the tear away and stares at me for a moment. “You may call me Shane and I am truly sorry that someone hurt you, you don’t deserve that. What is your name beautiful?” He pulls a chair over to me and sits so that we are only about a foot apart. He leans in to me and I feel a rush of butterflies. “My
***Phone call, only Alpha Shane's voice is heard by Ellie. **** “Good afternoon Alpha Lawrence, it’s Alpha Shane from the Knight Moon Pack." "I’m good, thank you, I hope all is well with you and Amara." "Glad to hear it. I’m calling because I want to discuss a meeting at our border with you, your son, your Beta, his son and a few of your best warriors." "Well, I have someone that belongs to your son and assume he would like her back very much. There will need to be some negotiations made first and I am hoping to have this go peacefully. I am more than willing to keep her as my own if we cannot come to an agreement." "Thank you, Lawrence. I will see you tomorrow at the border at sunrise. Oh, and tell your son to keep his head. I know he will be Alpha next year and I am looking forward to possibly creating an alliance with your pack, but his temper will jeopardize that if he does not control his little wolf. Have a nice day.” ***End p
I went to the pack doctor earlier with Shane and he insisted to stay with me to ensure I was taken care of properly and that I was indeed not physically hurt by Colin. I rolled my eyes at him so much I am shocked I don’t have a massive headache. ***Flashback to the doctor's visit*** "Alright young lady, it seems as if your wound has healed nicely." The doctor who looks to be in her late fifties tells me. "Alpha, per your request I have given her a thorough evaluation and she does not have any indications of physical abuse." I roll my eyes in annoyance again at Shane who nods his approval at the doctor. "What about her wolf? Why can't she connect with her?" "What about my connection with my mate! My family as well?" I glare at him before looking to the doctor for her answer which clearly agitates Shane. "Yes, well. The object that the warrior hit your head with was covered with wolfsbane and silver. When it cut your head, the contents seeped
“It is all going to be up to you, the negotiations and how the little wolf controls himself in the morning. Don’t fret about it too much beautiful, you will be taken care of the entire time. Either I or Brandon will be with you for the duration of the meeting.” He walks over to where I am still frozen and places his hand on my back, guiding me out of the dining room. He takes me back to my room, and kisses my cheek goodnight. Still not able to respond, I just stand there. “I’ll see you in the morning beautiful, you have a lot to consider tonight. One of my t shirts are on the chair for you to wear to bed.” He closes the door and I slump over to the bed, flopping down onto it with a huff. I wish my mom was here to tell me what to do. My mind is all over the place and so is my heart. Colin, Luke, and now Shane. Shit, Luke! Oh, goddess I hope he’s ok and knows that I am safe. He will be there tomorrow at sunrise, so he must know by now. Oh no, they will all be at the same plac