The Alpha's Little Luna

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‘Alpha, quickly, you really have to check this one out,’ my Beta screams in the mind link.

I startle from my concentration and start to get irritated by this interruption. My desk is overflowing with work, I have a lot to catch up on. There is such a significant backlog, I'm still working myself to death here.

‘What's up, Jace? I'm trying to get through some documents here,’ I explain to him. ‘Is it something you can't handle yourself?’ I urge him.

‘Nah. You never believe this. This is something that no pack has ever come across’, he replies, shocked.

The fact that he now asks for my presence in the field means that World War III is probably near. In any case, he managed to get my full attention.

'Tell me about it. And it must be really worth it now that you've distracted me from my work," I growl.

‘You won't believe this till you see it, man. This is the strangest thing I've seen since living in a pack. And that's all my life,’ he continues, still overwhelmed by whatever is happening at his side.

Still staring at the pile of papers on my table, all I think about is killing this Beta if he’s wasting my time for nonsense. I slam my fist hard on the desk. ‘Just keep me in the dark for one more minute and I swear to you, today is the last day your head is on top. I don't have time for rubbish, I yell furiously into the mind link.

‘Keep her there, I'm on my way,’ I tell Jace. In all haste, I leave my office. This issue is of high priority, I have to resolve it the soonest. When I'm outside the packhouse, I strip and shift into my giant black wolf Jax. I take my clothes with me in my snout. It's a fivemile trip to the east border, with my speed I'll be there in five minutes.

The case keeps getting weirder. In recent years, I have not read any messages in the Alpha WhatsApp group chat about human traffickers or kidnappings. There is also almost no question of switching pack members and trespassers. In this region, the packs are also no longer affected by rogues, thanks to our joint forces.

A quick inventory reveals that members of Silver Moon entered my territory without permission and left a child here. I decide to continue on my way. Judging by my Beta's words, the child is in good spirits and talkative. She may be able to tell us more about those who left her here so that I can inform Alpha Ahri in more detail.

As I approach the clearing where my Beta, Head Warrior, and two fighters await me, a shiver runs down my spine. Immediately afterward, the delicious smell of Lemon mix strawberry infiltrates my nostrils, seducing me to search for it. I increase my speed, following the scent that leads me to the men.

When I stand with them in wolf form Jax eyes start to glow. "MATE!" he exclaims.

I shift and observe any of the men one by one. No, none of them is my mate and I'm hell sure I'm not gay. No, certainly not me. Then my eyes drop down and I see her standing next to Jace. She tries to hide behind his long feet, but curious as she is, she bends her head to watch the scene. Our eyes clash and that is when I recognize her, my mate.

I stare into the most beautiful silver eyes I've ever seen in my twenty years of existence. The girl's eyes are like marbles, looking bright and clear into the world. There is a contagious smile on her face. Her pitchblack hair is tied in a ponytail at her back.

"MATE!" Jax yells again.

Moon Goddess, really? What is this?..

"What the hell, Jace?" I yell at my Beta, staring at the little goddess behind him.

In the short time, she has been in his company, the girl has put all her trust in Jace. She counts on his protection as she takes all the time to examine me. Jealousy bubbles up in me.

“Hi Alpha, my name is Mercedes”, she suddenly speaks up, her innocent marbles still pointed at me. Her voice is hoarse and soft, I could listen to that all day long.

I get down on my knees to get a better look at her. “Mercedes. What a beautiful name you have. You can call me Zane, okay?”, I whisper to her. She gives me a beaming smile and steps out of her hiding place. “Would you like to come with me to the packhouse, Mercedes? I want to ask you some questions about how you got here," I say still softly. "And you must be hungry."

She nods furiously, looks down for a moment and then back into my eyes. “But I don't have a wolf. Can I ride yours then?” she asks, clearly delighted at the prospect. "What's your wolf's name?"

“My wolf has Jax. And he really wants to take you on his back”, I let her know. I get up and look at the men around me. There is incomprehension on Jace's face and when I look at my Head Warrior Cleo, she is also uncomfortable with the situation. “Come with me to my office. I have some announcements to make. We leave here in wolf form”.

I quickly shift again and Jax lays low for our mate. Deftly she climbs onto his back and holds on tightly. Obviously, she's done this many times before, I'll ask her more about this later. Jax makes a bigger detour to the packhouse, enjoying the pup's joyful cries. Her hair is blowing in the wind, she is urging him to go faster by hitting his flanks with her legs. But he wants to keep her safe and probably also wants to have her longer on his back and holds a moderate stride.

Half an hour later we reach the packhouse.

Once Mercedes is off Jax's back, I go behind a tree to shift and get dressed. When I get back, I offer her my hand which she accepts without hesitation. Jace and Cleo disappear for their own shift. We wait for them to return and walk to my study. I put Mercedes on the couch and sit next to her. Jake and Cleo both take a oneseater.

"That is good. And what are the names of your parents and your Alpha?” I ask her now. “Mommy's name is Selin and my daddy is Marc. They are the Beta of Alpha Ahri”, she replies fluently again. I look up to Jace, so her father is his colleague. The Betas in the region also stayed in contact in a WhatsApp group chat, so he could easily trace this information. He nods and grabs his phone.

“Who did you last see when you fell asleep in the woods?” I ask her. I take her hand in mine and press it encouragingly. She still stares at me as she shakes her head. “While we were playing, I tried to hide in the woods. Marco didn't come to catch me, so I laid down on the ground to wait. I haven't seen anyone," she says again.

I understand that there is nothing left of her story, whoever kidnapped her has ensured that he remains unseen. But even then, the question remains, why someone would snatch a pup from her family?

“Tell me, Mercedes. How old are you? Are you going to school yet?” I now ask her with interest. She smiles wider, the school probably has good memories. "I am ten years old. And yes, I'm in fifth grade. My teacher is Alyssa and she is very sweet”, she chirps. “She says I'm adorable too. She often gives me fruit that she brings from home. She says it's healthier than chocolate."

I nod in agreement. “That's absolutely true. And if Alyssa gives you some of her own fruit, you must be her favorite student,” I compliment her. The smile couldn't be better, her eyes sparkle now.

By announcing my mate at her early age, the Moon Goddess prevented me from waiting too long for her and succumbing to the temptation to take a chosen mate and Luna.

I look back at Mercedes, who can't take her eyes off me.

Carefully I stretch out my hand and stroke her head. She doesn't flinch back from my touch, which means I’ve already gained her trust. That's the perfect start. Now I need to talk to her parents and the Alpha about this exceptional situation.

“Yes, Zane. I'd like to live in the packhouse with you. But I have to ask my mom and dad first," she replies...

And then I remember my mate is hungry, she definitely didn't eat after she went missing.

I take her hand and we all walk out of my office to the huge dining room. Fortunately, Jace had already mind linked the cook that we have a pup with us that needs to be fed.

Delightful she eyes the pancake on the plate, I think my mate is a real foodie. “Honey, Zane. My mother always puts a lot on it for me”, she exclaimed enthusiastically. I sprinkle a generous amount on her pancake and cut it into smaller sections for her. When I give her a fork, she immediately digs in. “Thank you, Zane”, she says a moment later with a full mouth. I also pour her some fresh orange juice. “You're so welcome, little one”, I answer her.

When I know she's comfortable, I start on my own portion.

Jace looks at me thoughtfully.

“You know Alpha Ahri is strict with his pack members,” he reminds me. "You will have to be very convincing to make him believe that the pup belongs to you."

“Zane, how old are you then? And where are your mommy and daddy?” Mercedes demands my attention again. “I'm twenty, Little one. My parents live in the other wing of the packhouse. And I have a younger sister Elise, the Head Warrior here is her mate”, I let her know. “Do you know what a mate is?”

Her big round orbs are staring straight into my eyes again. “My mommy and daddy are mates. They kiss each other all day long," she says with a grin. “I often ask them why they kiss so much if they've had only one pup after all.” Jace and Cleo burst out laughing at her words. Mercedes throws them a shy look. “Little one, who told you mates get babies by kissing? The person lied to you, you have to trust me on that," Jace teases her, hiccupping with laughter.

A serious look appears on my mate’s face.

“No, no, no, Zane”, she reproved, shaking her head. “Everyone shifts outside the house or in the woods. Never in a bedroom.” Now it is Cleo who can't hold back, he drops his head on the dining table to hide his laughter. Ooohhh Goodness! I'm clearly not ready to follow the logic of a teenager. And then one who has a nosy friend as an example.

I look sternly at Cleo, who is struggling to get himself together. Jace also has a hard time keeping his face straight.

In a frantic attempt to change the subject, I place another pancake on Mercedes' plate. "Why don't you try the Strawberry syrup this time?" She nods and with that, I have successfully shifted her attention.

After eating all, Mercedes begins to yawn. Obviously, the past few hours have worn her down quite a bit. “Are you sleepy, Little one? Wait, I have my sister come over to pick you up. She will help you bathe and then you can rest for a few hours before your parents arrive to take you home,” I say. Happily, she shakes her head in agreement. I mind link Elise to report to the dining room. ‘On my way, Alpha’, she answers immediately.

When Elise enters the dining room, she walks straight to Mercedes.

“Cleo told me we have a beautiful guest today in the pack”, she says beaming at my mate. “Hi, I'm Elise. This big Alpha is my brother. And you must be the sweet Mercedes.” Mercedes nods shyly, watching Elise. “Can you bathe her and give her clean clothes? Put her on my bed to sleep. She spent an entire evening outside of her pack. We fed her and now it's time for her to rest," I explain to my sister.

Elise takes her hand and as if they have known each other for years, the two leave the dining room chatting lightly.

Now it’s finally time to have an indepth discussion about the situation with my Beta and Head Warrior...

Jace clears his throat and takes me out of my musings.

“Zane, I've reached Beta. He says his daughter has been missing since yesterday. She was indeed in the woods playing with some other pups when they couldn't find her anymore,” he tells me. “He is on his way here with his mate to pick her up himself. They'll be here in two hours."

"Shouldn't you let Alpha Ahri know about this?" he asks.

Yes, I forgot about all that. The bliss of finally having my mate here has completely consumed my attention. I grab my phone and search my contact list for the number I need. “Alpha Ahri, Alpha Zane from Midnight Moon here. You must have heard that we found your Beta's daughter near our border," I let him know.

The man on the other end of the line growled. “Alpha Zane. Yes, my Beta informed me. This matter should be thoroughly investigated. A pup cannot run miles in a day. There is more going on here.” He doesn't sound exactly indulgent as I expected.

"What!!" he shouts into the speaker. “Dare you to put a finger on the pup and I'll make dogmeat of you! You pedophile. I'm coming for her with my warriors. And make sure she's safe and sound at the border. I'll kill you!" he rages on. His breathing rasps through the phone, I can sense that his anger has reached the top.

“Alpha Ahri, I can assure you that I am by no means a pedophile. And Mercedes' parents are on their way and will get their daughter back safe and sound”, I say calmly. “I don't intend to claim her yet, I know the Were laws too. I want to discuss this issue rationally and come to an agreement with you all.”

"Agreement? About what?" Ahri sounds aggressive. I sigh deeply. “Listen, Mercedes is my fated mate. The Moon Goddess has decided this and I accept that. All I want is to be able to visit her in your pack and have her here with me, so she gets used to my presence and the pack. After all, she is the future Luna of the Midnight Moon pack”.

I hear him swallow hard a few times, the news is clearly not easy for him to digest. But then there are two, I too have to get used to this unusual situation. “Alpha, you know the Werelaws too. It is forbidden to keep mates apart,” I remind him. "I can assure you that she is safe here, my Beta makes sure that she lacks nothing here".

On the other end of the line, I eventually hear him take a deep breath, frantically trying to calm himself. Ahri is known as a hothead, it takes a lot to rationalize him. In the past Alpha meetings, he has made himself known as lightheaded, and few want to get involved with him. But I have no choice since my mate is from his pack.

“Her parents are on their way. Talk to them and if they agree, I'll expect you in my pack within two weeks to discuss this matter further," he finally concedes. “But I think this is an extraordinary case. First the girl is missing, then suddenly she is miles away in your pack and now she is your mate”. He pauses to enforce his words. “Are you sure you have nothing to do with the kidnapping of the pup?” he asks suspiciously.

Goodness!!

"What do you mean to tell me?" he sounds tight. “Why wouldn't that be possible? Nowadays people do everything to get what they want. Who tells me you are an exception?”

No, no, no, I'm not going to waste my time on nonsense. “Listen Alpha. As agreed, I will discuss the matter with her parents and be with you in a week. I'll let you know in advance when I arrive. I also hope to hear the results of your research.” Before he can say any more, I end the call.

Jace and Cleo stare at me pityingly. “Yes, this reaction was expected. The man is not known for his high IQ.” sighs Jace. "I can tell he was ready to declare war even before he had enough information about the situation."

“That would be a wrong decision on his part,” Cleo adds sarcastically. “Underestimating Midnight Moon and acting against the Were laws will be his end one day.”

I walk to the liquor cabinet and take out my most expensive wine. There are now plenty of reasons to throw a threeman party. Midnight Moon has found its Luna and I have a mate.

Maybe not quite the way I would like, but that doesn't affect my happiness.

I give my friends a glass and toast each. “To a new beginning for Midnight Moon. With a Luna, we are much stronger, invincible”, I say in a fiery Alpha tone. Jace and Cleo nod. The bubbles from our glass rise while we look at each other confidently....

"Zane, Mercedes' parents have arrived."

Jace entered my office, where I wanted to get some work done while my mate was asleep. I nod and get up from my chair. Together we enter the elevator to the Alpha floor. When we step into my bedroom, we see Mercedes sleeping like an angel on my bed. Seeing her like this fills my heart with so much love for her. I immediately swear to myself that I will always protect her and make her happiness my number one priority.

Elise has fallen asleep next to her but is up as soon as we arrive.

“She was drained. While bathing her, she was already falling asleep," my sister whispers, not to wake Mercedes right away. She's slept for about two hours, probably not nearly enough to rest fully. But her parents are waiting, I have to convince them that their daughter is unharmed. I am well aware that I am under strict surveillance, everyone will want to know how I maintain the relationship with my mate.

Carefully I sit down next to my mate.

“Little one, you have to wake up now”, I say softly, stroking her face lightly. Slowly her eyes open and a happy smile crosses her lips. "Zane". She sits up and wraps her arms around my neck. My wolf purrs with pleasure to have his mate so close.

"Did you sleep well? Go wash your face so we can meet your parents." I pick her up and put her on her feet. We wait for her to finish and then walk out of the room. Much to my surprise, she grabs my hand on her own and stands next to me in the elevator as we zip down. "Are you still hungry, shall I ask the cook to bring you some more?" I ask to disguise my pleasure in her act. She nods furiously, making us all laugh. Everyone knows by now that eating is her favorite activity.

I see Jace go straight into the mind link. “Well, the cook has counted on you to be hungry and has already prepared your Cereals,” he tells her. Immediately her face lights up as she looks happily at me.

When we are on the ground floor, we go straight to my office. There is a sitting area where Mercedes can entertain her Cereals while I talk to her parents. When we are all seated, a servant brings the food. Immediately afterward, the Head Warrior enters with the parents. We all get on our feet, I walk with outstretched hand to the Beta and his mate.

“Welcome to Midnight Moon, Beta”, I greet them. "As you can see, your daughter is safe here in my pack." I take them to the table where Mercedes is feasting on her meal. But when she sees her parents, she jumps around their necks in a gathered embrace. “Daddy, Alpha Zane is so sweet to me. He says I can stay here when I'm on vacation at school”, she exclaims enthusiastically. "I told him I would ask you first."

Her parents nod but remain silent. "Why don't you stay here finishing your meal while we talk to the Alpha, sweetie?" says her father. "Then we can go home." Mercedes glances at me before turning back to her diet.

The couple returns to my desk where I offer each a chair. “Beta Marc, Selin. We found your daughter at our pack site. We don't know how she got here, but I detected the scent of Silver Moon pack members on my land," I tell them. “I cannot confirm any connection to your daughter's disappearance. We are still investigating.”

Beta Marc looks at me intently and I resist his gaze.

“Alpha Ahri suggested that you kidnapped her and brought her here. And now you're claiming she's your fated mate," he declares in a high tone. His mate immediately takes his hand to calm him down. “Yes, as soon as my Beta informed me of his discovery, I went to the site. Never before has anything like this happened, at least I've never heard of a pup being found miles from home on its own.”

I deliberately ignore the Beta's subtle accusation. He knows it is not his place to make such a comment, but he now has the advantage of being my fatherinlaw. Any other lowerranking who had made such a comment in my presence would be already on their way to the morgue.

“And I confirm that she is my fated mate. My wolf Jax recognized her as such. I hope he can convince your wolf too”, I tell him. “So, I have a proposal. You know that mates need to be together to strengthen their bond. Especially for me, it is important as an Alpha. My mate will not only strengthens me but also takes my pack into a better mental balance”.

“And what's your suggestion, Alpha? My daughter is just a pup. The mating is only possible when she is eighteen," her mother now says with concern. Mercedes is a miniature of the woman sitting in front of me now, albeit with a conspicuous birthmark near one ear. She is probably of Alpha descent, from a different pack than Silver Moon. It is common for sisters of Alphas to mate with Betas on their own or from another pack.

“I know that too. I don't have any plans to claim Mercedes before she's eighteen. Again, I'm a healthy man, not a pervert," I say dryly. “I propose to have Mercedes in Midnight Moon during the school and public holidays whenever there is an opportunity and she wants to. And I will visit her at your house. Until she's eighteen and she accepts me as her mate. Then we will have a grand Luna ceremony here in my pack”.

My thoughts drift to that moment. An adult Mercedes comes on stage, our hands intertwined, and is greeted enthusiastically by my pack as their Luna. In the meantime, we already have each other's marks. My heart is already beating at the prospect.

I hear someone laughing softly and when I look up, I see a smiling Beta female Selin. “Alpha, my wolf is convinced. And the look on your face at the prospect of my daughter accepting you at eighteen is priceless," she claims, before turning to her mate. “Honey, the Alpha's proposal is acceptable. If the Moon Goddess has arranged for them to meet this way, we shouldn't keep them apart. I do trust the Alpha.”

“Beta, I insist you have the meal here with me. You would want to know more of me, know who your daughter's mate is," I suggest. Thankfully they accept my offer...

Mercedes Three Years Later…

“Clarita, I'm not feeling well. My head hurts terribly and I have cramps in my stomach”, I tell my friend who is sitting next to me in the classroom. “This has been going on since last night. This morning I took some medication and thought it would be over by now.” I clutch my stomach again as a stab of pain pulls through. I can barely contain a cry.

Clarita looks at my miserable self.

“Go home quickly. I'll tell the teacher that you’re feeling sick”, she exclaims, already standing to help me out of my seat. Bending slightly forward, I walk out of the classroom. When we are outside the school building, Clarita looks around. “Is Zane coming to get you today? I don't see his car anywhere," she asks with interest.

I look at her from the corners of my eyes.

For a long time, I have suspected that she has a crush on my mate. Every time she mentions his name, I hear a longing undertone. At first, I thought I imagined it, but when I noticed she inquired about him almost every day, I started to pay more attention to her. Don’t get me wrong, I trust Zane completely, but I don't want a girlfriend who is ogling my mate.

Believe me, Zane surely is a pantydropping gorgeous hunk.

Even though he’d said so many times that he's only mine, I still find it hard to believe. Every time I look at him, I see how irresistible he is with his long blondbrown locks and the colored tattoo on his neck. His masculine voice and confident demeanor draw all attention to him, especially from the women. Voluptuous, gorgeous women who know their stuff, not innocent young pups like me. But his eyes are always on me, following me everywhere I go.

I've noticed women lure him, but so far, he hasn't given me any reason to worry about his fidelity. Recently I've been taking his hand in mine when we appear in public, I think my hormones are starting to kick up. I’m marking my territory, showing every shewolf that Zane belongs to only me.

And then I hate that time moves at a turtle pace. I already feel my canines itching, I want to mark Zane so desperately, tie him to me. But my wolf is still oppressed until I turn eighteen. And I already know that on that day, when the clock points only one second past midnight, I'll bite my fangs on that gorgeous neck of my handsome mate. Mark him as mine forever. Even now, every time he has an open shirt on, I stare at the crook of his neck where my mark will be in a few years.

In recent years I have noticed the strange looks people throw at us, but we have consistently ignored them. A man in his twenties with an underage girl at his side is not an ordinary sight. Plus, he's the alpha of a neighboring pack at it! But my parents clarified this matter in the pack and slowly everyone is starting to accept that Zane is my fated mate.

And so far, he is the perfect mate.

We have made agreements in place about our dealings with others. Zane is quite possessive and jealous. His Alpha genes, he once explained.

A strict agreement is that I do not accept anything from others.

Well, I guess this is adult people's business, so I don't get involved. I enjoy every moment I have with my mate. Many of my friends tell me how jealous they are of me, I already know my life is well arranged. They have to wait until they are eighteen to see if the Moon Goddess hasn't mated them to the biggest ass in the pack. Every shewolf looks forward to finding her mate, but at the same time, they are also hesitant about who that person turns out to be.

Yes, I feel lucky to have Zane too. He is always attentive, showering me with gifts and care, never misses a moment to show me that he loves me. And when I'm in his pack, Elise always involves me in the projects she's working on. She says she'll keep up with my work until I take the position of the Luna of Midnight Moon. Actually, I now have two packs and I feel happy in both of them.

Back to the present, I look around and indeed, Zane's car is nowhere to be seen. With difficulty, I take my phone out of my school bag and call him. He immediately comes in. “Little One, I'm on my way. Don't you have any more classes for today?” he asks me. The deal was that he would be at my parents' house this morning and pick me up from school later. There's a prom tonight where he wants to drop me off.

"I feel miserable. My head is buzzing and my stomach cramps terribly. I can barely concentrate," I sigh. “Come and get me, please. I'm already waiting for you at the school building”, I let him know. For a second, there is silence on the other end of the line. "Yeah, I sensed something was wrong with you but couldn't put the finger on it," he admits. “I'll be there in a minute. Stay where you are, love.”

Clarita helps me to sit on a bench. “Is Zane coming yet?” she asks expectantly. I turn to her. “Yes, my mate is coming to get me. He loves me”, I reply, looking straight at her. And of course, she blushes like a beetroot.

Busted!..

Zane jumps out of his car and sprints to me.

“Love, let me take you to the doctor quickly. Since this morning, I already felt that your body is changing," he explains, picking me up bridal style. I put my face on his neck and inhale his scent deeply. Just as I expected, the cramps immediately subsided and were not as painful anymore.

Zane told me a long time ago that he can sense certain emotions in me. But once we are mated, that will increase. Because of the mate bond, I will also experience everything he feels, joy and anger, pain and sadness. But now he’s only able to perceive my pain and utter joy.

He places me in the passenger seat and kisses me on the forehead. “Hold on, we'll be there in a minute”, he encourages me. Quickly he is back behind the wheel, turns the car nimbly and then we are on the road at high speed. Within a few minutes, we are at the pack’s hospital. He puts me on a bed and walks to the reception. “Can a doctor examine my mate? She has severe stomach cramps," he insists. The nurse looks over at me and then back at the impatient Zane.

"Are you sure she's sick, Alpha?" asks the nurse suspiciously. Zane's eyes turn red with anger, his fangs start to elongate, ready to attack the woman. “Calm down, Alpha. Do not get me wrong. A nurse will come and explain everything to you. You should have understood what is happening by now." The receptionist picks up the phone. No sooner has she put down than a nurse comes waddling up. She is heavily pregnant but seems to be able to continue working.

“Alpha, please. Let me see what we have here," she says calmly.

She walks over to me and drives the bed into a nearby room. She unfastens the belt and button from my jeans to relax my waist. Then she slides my shirt up under my breasts. After some questions about the pain, she turns to Zane. “Alpha, take a deep breath and pick up her scent again. Then see if you can discover it”, she advises Zane, who’s observing her performances with a straight face.

Zane takes a few deep breaths and then I see him looking at me in surprise. “I will write a prescription for painkillers. But actually, the presence of a mate should ease the pain," the nurse now says amusedly. Surprised I look from one to the other, the mood in the room has changed drastically within a short time. Zane comes to me and hugs me. “From today on I won't call you Little One anymore. You have now become a woman”, he whispers to me.

I grab his neck tight. “Become a woman?” I repeat. He holds me back for a moment and stares into my eyes. “Mercedes, every girl goes through a phase where her body changes into a woman's. That is now the case with you,” he explains uncomfortably. “Do you know what menstruating is? When a woman is on her period? It is a monthly cycle for every woman. That guarantees us that we can have pups later on.”

Abdominal cramps, becoming a woman, monthly cycle and pups. What is my mate talking about in God's name?! Zane sees the incomprehension on my face. “Come on, let's get the painkillers. Then we go to the supermarket and buy some things you need. And then home. No party for today, okay?” I nod obediently, knowing that Zane always knows better in situations like this.

He takes the prescription from the smiling nurse and picks me up again. I straddle his waist, my face on his neck when I hear him thank the woman. When we are back at the car, he puts me back in the passenger seat. As we drive away, he takes my hand in his and presses it to his lips. His face is beaming with happiness, it looks like he's hit the jackpot.

“Are you going to tell me more about our strange visit to the hospital, Zane?” I ask him. He nods. “When we get home, we'll google it together. Then we'll know more," he replies. "All I know is that you're a woman now and we'll have our own pups in a few years."

I roll my eyes and decide just to wait.

We take a pack of three brands. According to Zane, I first have to experiment with which one of them makes me feel comfortable. Back in the car, we drive to my parents' house. It is still midday, so they are both at work. My father is the Beta of my pack and my mother is the trainer of the pups.

We take the bottles of juice that Zane bought in the supermarket to my room. “Let's order some pizza too, Zane”, I ask with puppy eyes. He chuckles and within minutes, the order is placed.

We sit comfortably on my bed, pillows in the back and leaning against the bedboard. Zane takes my iPad and starts a google search for a woman's menstrual cycle. Half an hour later, a banging on the front door disturbed our concentration. Zane rushes out to receive our pizza order and returns with a delicioussmelling box to the room.

While we eat the slices pizza, we read on about the new phase in our lives...

The great hall of Silver Moon is bursting at the seams.

The heavy base of the Afrobeat reverberates from the speakers, shaking everything on the pack land to its foundations. It's my sixteenth birthday, Zane has thrown out a big party for me. We have live bands performing on the massive stage and later in the evening, a DJ will mix the best songs all together to a powerful beat.

The mood is top, never before has Silver Moon experienced so much bustle. Just for this day, Alpha Ahri permitted members of Midnight Moon entry to celebrate this day with me in my pack. This makes my birthday doubly special.

And I’m telling you, everyone is present, young and old enjoy to the fullest. The drinks flow freely and the huge catering offers so many choices of dishes. The hall is also beautifully decorated, Zane has appointed a team responsible for the decoration and I must admit they did quite a successful job. This is the most lavish birthday party in my pack's history.

I stand on a balcony that overlooks the beautiful hall.

My gaze is on the hundreds of pounding wolves, all with glass in hand. They twerk and shake, some singing along to the beat while grinding each other’s asses. Everyone is having so much fun.

Last week when I entered his room naked, I saw him looking at my boobs greedily. But he did not give in to his lust, he just took a bath towel to wrap around me. Even though I've touched his naked body several times, he still prevents me from worshiping him with my tongue, as I've seen many women do with their man in the movies. I’m only allowed to touch and kiss him, but nothing more sensual. And it really frustrates me.

No matter how I beg, he keeps dodging my prying hands out of his boxers. “It's your hormone, Mercedes. We have to wait until you're eighteen, love," he told me last night for the umpteenth time after another failed attempt. “I want you too, love, don’t get me wrong. You don't know how much. I've been restraining myself for years as I watch you become more desirable each time I see you.”

His words made me proud, yet disappointed. I want Zane to own me physically, show me I'm his. I want to feel him deep inside me as he confesses that he’s mine. Thinking about having to wait another two years almost drives me crazy.

I look up to him now, my gorgeous God.

He gets more breathtaking with age, the women are now more openly chasing him.

Often I've had to make it clear to a shewolf that she is hunting in my territory, that I have exclusive rights to Zane. Amused, he then watches how it all played out, only to take me in his arms afterward and hug me tenderly. "Yes, I'm hers, exclusively and completely", he warned the bitch. These confessions only make my urge to possess him even stronger.

“Everything for my mate, love. You are the most precious thing I own, making you happy is what I live for,” he whispers, kissing my forehead. “I want more, Zane,” I insist. “I want to be your woman”. He stares down at me lovingly, his hand grips in my hair. Softly he covers my face with small kisses. “You are my woman and I sure as hell I am going to own you. There's nothing more certain than that," he explains hoarsely, pushing me closer to him.

“Give me more”. My voice is now choked, the tension between my legs is unbearable and Zane must realize how painful this waiting is. His body tightens against mine. “I smell your arousal, you are horny. Don't worry, I'll take care of you tonight." With a jerk I lift my face to his. “Really, Zane?” I ask happily. "Will you make me yours tonight? Please don’t let me down."

Zane smiles, a glint appears in his eye. And then I feel his lips on mine.

With that promise, this night can't go wrong…