Chapter 3- The Tense Lunch

Chapter Three

She pushed me away again and punched me in the face. She actually hit me again and it actually hurt a bit. With that she entered her room and slammed the door, locking it. I went in my room to freshen up from my training and head down to lunch as requested by my mother. After a quick shower, having been so close to my mate in the hallway had made my dick hard even more so when she hit me. I had to relieve myself in the shower and all that came to my mind was her.   As got changed my mind  was reeling about my encounter with my mate. Goddess she was strong for a human. I actually had a bruise on my cheek. I stepped into the hallway to head to lunch when her door opened and she came out laughing with 2 other males, both I recognized from the bar but by the smell of the one guy he did not belong to my pack. I went to go attack him wanting to know why he was on my land when Miss Loud Mouth stepped in my way. 

“You will not hurt him, your father invited him here. He is important to me if you hurt him I will hurt you.” She grabbed him by the hand and the 3 of them stomped off down the stairs. Again I was left stunned. What did she mean he was important? So much she would choose him over her mate? Well that is what I was prepared to do wasn’t it? And why would she have 2 other wolves in her room, would I have felt it if she cheated because she is human? Why do I even care I don’t want her, stupid bond.

‘The bond is not stupid and you should not think that way of mate. She is beautiful and strong even if she is human my mother selected her for us, the moon goddess chose her’

‘Stop Finn she will never be ours and I will make sure she knows it.’ 

I cut the link again and marched down the stairs. When I enter the dining room my blood boils there she is in all her beauty. She had changed though I didn’t notice at first into a dark blue maxi dress I think that's what they are called. It was a tank top so you could see that both of her arms were covered in tattoos. She is sitting in the place of the future Luna talking animatedly with her friends and mine waiting on food to be served. The nerve of her I told her she wouldn’t be Luna and there she sits. I see Emilia out of the corner of my eye and approach her, I will show that human where she belongs. 

“Emilia, will you please sit with me at lunch I would love to have your company?” I ask with fake interest. I notice how her face is covered in layers of make up and her scent isn’t as alluring. I know I will probably give her the wrong impression but who knows maybe I will choose her for Luna despite her reputation at least she’s a wolf.

“Yes of course Young Alpha, I would love to”. She responded with a huge smile and trying to hard to sound seductive. Goddess her voice is high pitch.

We approach the table and I address Ireland. “Excuse me but can you please move down, I was going to sit next to Emilia” I state matter of factly. I cannot wait to see her reaction.

She just smiles before looking at me in my eyes. “Of course, I am sorry I did not mean to intrude Lily just offered this seat to me.” She stood up from her chair.

“Ireland dear I will have a chair brought and you can sit next to me.” Why is my mom going out of her way for this human?

Before Ireland could reply or move Emilia stepped forward. “Why are you here?’

“That is something I will explain once everyone finds their seats.” My father stated. That is when Ireland went to take her new seat next to my mom that placed her right in front of me. Great now I have to look at her.

Once we were all seated my father stood from his seat. “Good Afternoon Family as you may have noticed we have some new faces and smells around the pack house. There is a threat with rogues so families residing off pack lands are now staying with in the boundaries. Also we have Erik who does not belong to this pack but is important to someone that is important to me.” With that Erik stood so everyone could see him.” Also we have Ireland, she is human she knows about us so there is no reason to hide. You must treat her respectfully.” Ireland stood up waved and smiled. Goddess was she even more beautiful when she smiled. “Ireland is very important to me and Lilly so as your Alpha and Luna she should be important to all of you as well. She is our god-daughter and means the world to us.”

Ireland’s POV

When Zander announces I am his god-daughter I can’t help but see the surprise that registers in Oliver’s eyes. I like that he was caught off guard as he pulled his little stunt with Emilia.  “Yes Alpha” that pack answers in unison, then the food is being served.

Josh happens to be seated next to me now. “So that was what that comment about wolves was last night.” he winked “not because you found us devilishly handsome.” Time to have a little fun I think wickedly.

“That doesn’t mean that I don’t find you sexy but I am just human. What woman wouldn’t want to fall at your feet?” I laugh, placing my hand on his cheek. The entire table heard Oliver’s growl. His parents looked at him questioningly. Josh shrugged it off.

“What does human have to do with beauty?” Greyson asked and in a second Oliver stood up from the table. His parents again looking surprised.

“Sorry father I thought my phone was ringing” He slipped his cell from his pocket. “it had startled me when it vibrated.” He exited the room pretending to answer the phone. 

Everyone continued eating and with the small talk while Oliver was out of the room. Lilly was talking about some bbq they were going to have in two days on Saturday to welcome us. She stated that I was already taken off the schedule from the bar as I said I wanted some vacation. She also mentioned going shopping together for gowns for the ball the pack was throwing with neighboring packs next month on the full moon. I was honestly barely listening. Oliver returned to the table so I decided to play around with him while pissing Emilia off at the same time since immediately after his return he placed his hand on her thigh.

“So Oliver, I am sure your happy to be home after so long. I bet your excited to hopefully be able to find your mate now that your done with training huh?”

His posture straighted and both his hands came to the top of the table. I sat his fork down. “Actually I am considering choosing a mate to be Luna” He stated looking me directly in the eye. My heart ached a bit and Belle whimpered loudly.

“Oh dear give it time, please the moon goddess has someone for you” Lilly voiced concerned.

“Lil I am sure your son will make his decision out of love and with the best interest for his pack.” I defended him against my true feelings wanting to sound indifferent to him.

“You are right I will.” He picked up Emilia’s hand and kissed it. She smirked at me.

“Well I believe the moon goddess destines you with the one that will love you the most and will benefit the pack the greatest. Like me and your mother. Moon Goddess looks down on those who go against her so it could be jeopardizing your pack and bring misfortune. I know that it may be the new thing not to wait and choose a mate but I think it is best to give it some time.”

“Yes father but I always have the pack's best interest in mind.” Oliver responded but you could tell he was not happy with his father’s input.

“Well Zander what do I really know about such matters as a human.” Zander just laughed at this statement knowingly. 

“Any wolf would be lucky to have you as a mate even being human” he winked at me. Oliver just shook his head frustratedly. 

Lunch finished shortly after this intense talk about mates with the mate that is denying me. I was about to take my leave from the table when Lilly stopped me.

“Oliver would you please show Ire around the Pack atleast the area around the Pack house please?”

“Oh no Lil I don’t want to bother the Young Alpha.” he smiled thinking he just escaped from spending time with me. “Maybe Jason or another of your strong warriors could escort me around. Who knows we may hit it off?”

“I will do it, mother no problem.” Oliver spoke obviously not liking the idea of me being around another male whether he wanted me or not. This should be fun.