Chapter 2: Little moon

I twist and turned all night, I don't know why but it was so hard to fall asleep. My mind kept drifting back to Alex's big green orbs, I kept feeling like he was looking into my soul. Soon enough I saw the sun rising and decided to get up a little early from my usually time to go for a run. I didnt want to shower because I already did last night and I'll have to again after my run, so I simply brushed my teeth and put my hair in a bun and got my running clothes on . As I stepped out into the hall of the packhouse I was happy no one was around, I mean it's 5:30am so no one should be. As soon as I got outside I felt so free, I couldnt wait to go for a run so I quickly took off into the woods. I dont know for how long I ran but I soon stopped at the lake deep in the forest, my secret hideout. I dont really remember how I found it but I come here when I need to think. So I layed in the grass and closed my eyes and started to drift off to sleep to the sound of the waterfall.

*SNAP* as soon as I heard a twig snap my head shot up, ugh right when I was finally falling asleep. "Who's there?", no answer. "Come out now, or there will be a problem" thats when the scent hit me, lavender mixed with the smell of the forest. "What do you want? I asked him, "why are you so grumpy?" alex asked me as he stepped out from behind the tree. " im not, and are you following me?". "Why would you think that" he asked, can you stop replying to my questions with a question it's annoying at this point. "What? I thought we were having a moment ari" . Dont call me that, only people I know can call me that. "Well im your mate so I guess I should call you...mhmm baby? Or sunshine...nah sunshine isn't really you, how about my little moon?" I'm not little I said annoyed." Ok sorry my little moon" he replied. I rolled my eyes and sat back down enjoying the peace and quite. "

"You know this is my spot?" he asked, ughh do you ever shut up?? I heard a low chuckle coming from beside me, did you just laugh at me? "Sorry" he said a smile on his face, "you really dont like me huh? I looked over at him and saw..sadness written all over his face. It's not about you I told him, I simply don't have time for a mate when a war is brewing, why did my mom do this to me? I whispered to myself but of course he heard me. "Your mom?" he asked looking confused. Ahh yea...you'll understand in due time.

As we walked back to the pack house together people started coming out, I'm guessing they are getting ready for training. A few hours have passed since I first came out to run, I was so caught up in what I was doing and Alex distracting me that I lost track of time. "Well good talk" I said to Alex as I turn to walk away. "Umm ari" he said as he grabs my wrist. " I know you're not really into mates and whatever but maybe you'll like to go on a date, just so we can get to know each other? You know like friends" I stood there shocked because I didnt know what to say. "Tomorrow maybe?" I'll take you're quietness as a yes" he finished. "Well i'll see you later...friend he said with a smirk as he walked away.

ACE—a few hours later in the evening

I stood on the balcony outside my room looking at everyone training, really my mind wasn't focus on what they were doing. Ari and I have been at this pack for 3 years now and I can tell they still needed a lot of training. As I thought to myself I remember seeing Ari and Alex coming out of the woods earlier this morning, I couldn't help but smile. I listened to their conversation and saw how hesitant she was I'm just glad she didn't reject him. Ari has this thing where she feels she needs to protect everyone, all this saying about her not wanting a mate is crap -she deserves to be happy- but she feels being with someone like that was a disadvantage for her, people will use him as her weakness to destroy her and she didn't want to give them that kind of power over her, not when she was already fighting for so much. I love my sister very much, she means more than the world to me, everything I do I do because of her. She's always telling me to live my life and be happy but what's the point when I'm going to die soon?

"Ace, Ace" someone banged on my door. As I went to open it I saw it was Ari, I couldn't help the smirk that came on my face.

ARI—

Didn't you hear me calling you? Ugh what are you smirking about huh? " Oh nothing really, how was your little chat with Alex this morning?" You saw that? You would not believe he asked me out, I honestly didn't know what to say....so are you gonna let me in or what?

*Ace moved to the side to let Ari pass*

Omg what am I gonna wear?? "Ari breathe!!" Ace said to her in a calm voice. Yea you're right, but I haven't been on a date in 6 years, how should I act? " Just be yourself, you're amazing the way you are." Ari couldn't help but smile at her brother, he had a way with words he was her reason for everything she did, she needed to be strong to protect him in the future.

"Did you eat?" She asked him. "No, dinners almost ready." Well let's head down.

As we walked down to the dining areas those who lived in the pack house were already getting ready to sit at the table. The alpha sat at the head like always, the Luna on his right and Alex on his left. Ace and I sat at the far end of the table like always.

I felt eyes staring at me so I looked up and saw Alex who gave me a small smile, I blushed and look away...wait did I just blush?? Oh no this mate bond is making me do things I don't like.

*Clink* *Clink* *Clink* as the Alpha hit his glass softly and stood up everyone gave him their undivided attention. "I hope everyone had a good training today, as you know we are preparing for a war so no one should be lacking in their work." Also, we are glad that Alex is back with us he will become a great Alpha in the future and I'm sure he will have a Luna that will match his many talents" everyone gave approving nods as the Alpha finished talking and sat down. I felt Alex staring at me but had no intention of looking his way, it's best I stay as far from him as I can. After my date tomorrow that would be the last time I'd be near him.

Soon after dinner was served and everyone was chatting and eating happily...expect for me, simply because Alex had this girl- I remember her name was Sam- hanging onto his arm the whole dinner, I don't know why but I was angry, no furious... I know I'm feeling this way simply because the bond but I couldn't help it, I wanted to rip her head off her body and throw her in a body bag...too far? Maybe, but I was just so upset and he didn't even try to take her off his arm. Soon enough dinner was over and I couldn't wait to leave, I was the first one to get up. I felt Alex eyes on me as I left the dining room, I'm just glad he didn't follow me.

When I got to my room I locked the room and headed straight to the shower to wash off today's work. Soon enough I was in bed snuggled up, I took the book I was reading off my night stand and started reading, soon enough I dozed off in a dreamless sleep.

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