Chapter 5: Finding Refuge and being his Luna

Olivia’s POV

I stared at the stranger, trying to wrap my head around what he was saying. “You’re offering me a place to stay with your pack?” I asked, wanting to make sure I’d heard him right.

He nodded, his golden eyes shining in the moonlight. “You need protection,” he said.

I paused, unsure of what to do. Part of me was desperate for a safe place to call home, but another part of me was wary of trusting someone I barely knew. No one had ever offered me kindness without expecting something in return. Especially not after everything I’d been through.

I looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of insincerity. But all I saw was genuine concern.

“Why are you doing this for me?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

His expression softened. “Because you need help,” he said. “And I think you’re worth saving.”

I felt a lump form in my throat. No one had ever been this kind to me before. At that moment, I knew I had a choice to make. I could keep running, or I could take a chance on this stranger and his pack.

I took a deep breath and nodded. “Okay,” I said, my voice shaking slightly. “I’ll join your pack.”

He smiled and led me out of the forest. We walked in silence for a while, the only sound being the rustling of leaves beneath our feet. As we approached the village, he called out to a tall, muscular man with a kind face.

“Rubben!”

“Please take our new pack member to the small cabin and help her settle in,” he said.

Rubben nodded and smiled at me. “Welcome to the pack. I’m Rubben, the Alpha’s beta.”

I nodded back at him, feeling a sense of gratitude. “Thanks,” I said.

Rubben led me to a small cabin on the outskirts of the village. “This is where you’ll be staying,” he said. “Feel at home.”

I nodded, taking in my new surroundings. The cabin was cozy, with a fire crackling in the hearth. I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I realized I finally had a place to call my own.

Over the next few days, I learned that the stranger’s name was Simeon, and he was the leader of the pack. One night, as we sat by the fire, Simeon turned to me.

“What are you running from?” he asked, his eyes piercing mine.

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Simeon’s expression made me trust him.

“I’m running from Damien,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

Simeon’s eyes narrowed. “Who is Damien?” he asked, his voice firm but gentle.

I took a deep breath, letting the memories wash over me. “He’s…he’s the father of my child,” I said, my voice shaking slightly.

Simeon’s expression darkened. “What did he do to you?” he asked, his voice low and husky.

I took another deep breath, unsure and continued.

“He tried to force me to get rid of my pregnancy,” I said, my voice cracking with emotion. “And…and he humiliated me. We had a relationship, and he made me feel worthless. He cheated on me, and when I found out, he laughed in my face.”

Simeon’s expression darkened further. “You’re safe now,” he said, his voice low and husky.

As he listened to my story, I saw a flicker of something in his eyes – something that looked almost like revenge.

“Olivia,” he said, his voice low and husky. “I have a proposal for you.”

I looked at him warily, unsure of what he was going to say.

“I want you to become my Luna,” he said, his eyes burning with intensity.

I was taken aback. “Why?” I asked, my voice shaking slightly.

Simeon’s expression turned cold. “Because Damien would hate it,” he said. “And I want to hurt him.”

I felt a surge of surprise. I hadn’t expected Simeon to be motivated by revenge.

But as I looked into his eyes, I saw something there that gave me pause. Something that looked almost like a deep-seated hatred.

“Who are you?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Simeon’s expression turned cold. “I’m the one who’s going to help you get revenge on Damien,” he said. “And I’m the one who’s going to make you mine.”

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized the truth. Simeon wasn’t just a kind stranger who had taken me in. He was a man with a hidden agenda, driven by a desire for revenge.

And I was just a pawn in his game.

I looked at Simeon, trying to understand what he was saying.

“Olivia, I know this is a lot,” he said. “But becoming my Luna is the best way to get back at Damien. You’ll be safe with me.”

I felt a surge of emotions. No one had ever offered to protect me like that before.

“What’s between you and Damien?” I asked.

Simeon’s face turned cold. “Let’s just say we have a complicated past,” he said.

I nodded, unsure what to think. But I knew I had to trust him.

I hesitated, “Okay, I’ll do it,” I said. “I’ll become your Luna.”

Simeon smiled and hugged me. “Thank you, Olivia,” he said. “We’ll make Damien pay.”

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Two months had past, I stood in a crimson flowing dress, my baby bump poking at Simeon who held my hand, staring at me like I was the prettiest she-wolf in the universe.

He leaned closer to me, and whispered “Don’t be nervous.”

I nodded, feigning a brave look as I straightened my shoulder. How do I stay confident in front of so many people? It was our mating ceremony and every elite in the pack and many other pack members were gathered around under the full moon night gawking at us.

“Do you, Alpha Simeon, take Olivia as your chosen mate and Luna of the Blackthorn pack?” The native seer asked.

Simeon’s eyes flashed. “I do.” My heart thudded, tears filled up my eyes, I blinked to hold it in, but one escaped and rolled down my cheek. “Under the full moon, I swear by the moon goddess, that I will wipe every tear from your eyes. I will make them all pay for hurting you.”

I gasped, as all the tears pumped out of my eyes. I pursed my lips as we locked eyes together.

“Do you Olivia take Alpha Simeon as your chosen mate and accept to be the Luna of the Blackthorn pack?”

I was mute, my head felt numb and my mind was blank. I stared at Simeon, my tongue tied.

His grip on my hand tightened. “Olivia?” I only blinked.

The seer cleared his throat and asked again, this time louder to make sure I heard him. “Miss, Olivia, do you take Alpha Simeon as your chosen mate and accept to be the Luna of the Blackthorn pack?”

“I– I do.”

“Alpha Simeon, you may mark your mate, Luna Olivia.”

My heart throbbed as Simeon stepped closer. The back of my neck burned as his finger slithered onto my skin. “Just a little pain.” He growled against my skin.

My sweaty hands went for his chest, I grabbed his shirt and pressed my eyes shut when I felt his fangs grazing my neck. I felt a sharp pain as he went in, my knees buckled and he held me up against his hard chest.

“There,” he groaned after he pulled out and licked the spot. Then came pleasure, a sweet yearning sensation flooded my sensory organs like an electric shock. I gasped as I leaned against him. My vision was hazy.