Her Four Possessive Wolves

Lowering my gaze, I took in her form. Took in every detail she so carefully constructed to keep others out. Or keep him at bay. Her eyes were turned down, barely ever meeting anyone's, even as Ciaran spoke of the agreements between packs. He could see it as well, those painfully obvious signs that she wanted to head for the hills. I also know he noted how utterly gorgeous she was. Wide hips. Thick thighs. Ample chest with freckles lining the small part I could see above the baggy long dress. Her hair made of liquid gold shimmering in the late afternoon sunlight. Ciaran would no doubt spot her unease, but it was her beauty that would put this entire trade agreement at risk.

"If I may, this might take more time than we had first anticipated. Might I ask the Luna if she can show me the primary school? We have a brilliant education program and I would be delighted to tell the Luna all about it." I interjected, keeping my voice even. Ciaran smiled at me slightly, he could see right through it all. Alpha Eugene spared a glance towards his mate, who was still staring at the ground, but her eyes had gone a bit more wide, that cracked armor half way down.

"We will gladly include an all paid upgrade to the school if she will make time in her busy schedule to accompany Ozias." Maverick replied, his voice a welcoming beam between the growing rage within my chest. He had also noticed the way her spine was constantly bent, her eyes never lifting. Once upon a time, we knew another woman like that. A jab at my heart at the memory sent me spiraling slightly. Slamming the doors to my heart shut, I forced a smile on my lips.

"I'll tell you what, the Luna shows Ozias the school and you can have the extra shipment each month, free of charge. Plus the school's technology will be upgraded." Ciaran proposed and I had to force myself not to look surprised. Money was almost limitless within our pack, but Ciaran never gave anything for free. He took a liking to the girl more than I had thought. Knew that Maverick would open up a door to her. Goddess. She looked so much like her.

"Then it is decided. Alvara, be a dear and show the Beta to our primary school. Take two sentinels with you. I will call and tell the head master to expect you." Eugene rumbled and pressed a kiss to Alvara's temple. The muscles in her cheek feathered from the contact, but that armor remained tightly wrapped around her.

How had he done it? How had he seen her and not balked? Not feel that dull pain echoing through all of our memories with Savanah? Even Dargan must have noticed the uncanny similarities between the Luna and our dead.

"Of course, I apologize for not standing. Work has been muddling my mind, it seems." I lie and I know Ciaran could tell. Maverick snickers from beside me, already on his feet and waiting. Alvara had stopped short in the doorway, a casual glance thrown over her shoulder. I was keeping everyone waiting.

Alvara's hips sway gently as she walks, her hair moving with her body. It all seemed fake. She had constructed this persona around her and it seemed so familiar. Hadn't Savanah done exactly the same thing when she had met us? I shoved the memories away as hard as I could before we cleared the house and stepped into the driveway. Hopefully this trip would set my mind more at ease.

"Tell me, Luna, how long have you now been mated?" Maverick asked, his smile obscenely bright as he directed it towards her. She had been mainly silent during the brief ride, often just staring out the window. Her white dress was dirty at the hem from being too long, but she didn't seem to mind at all.

"You must have been thrilled, seeing as he was the son of an Alpha. Surely, that is all a woman could ever want." Maverick pressed and I shook my head at him, willing his mouth shut. Alvara's eyes glazed over as her mouth set into a hard line.