Chapter 38

By the time I had packed a bag and made sure my house was secure the weather had dimmed. The
wind had calmed, the rain spitting. It was cold and dark. Pulling up my hood I locked my front door
shoving my key in my pocket.

"So we're going to your moms?". I asked as she tried linking her arm through mine, I pulled back. I
didn't need to feel that pain again.

"Sorry and not exactly". I stopped walking. "Everyone is at Jakes. We're all staying there until this
passes".

"You said he wouldn't be there. How can he not be in his own home". I huffed. "And who is everyone?".
My stomach was already in knots.

"Relax". She whispered. "You got this remember".

"Why do I feel like you're sending me into a trap".

"Don't be ridiculous". She laughed. "Now come on the rains starting to get heavy".

I liked the rain and right now I think I'd prefer to be out here than in there. "Are they going to hate me
too?". I asked.

"Who hates you?". We had reached Jakes house and I knew instantly he was inside.

"Alanna I can't-.." My heart was racing, my breathing heavy. I couldn't move. Everything from before hit
me like a train. My body ignited, the burning worse, the tingles spreading through my body like wild fire.

"He's left". She whispered.

"H-how do you know?".



Tapping the side of her head she gave me a small smile. "We have our ways. He doesn't want you to
feel any more uncomfortable than you already do". As she went to grab my arm I glared. She needed
to stop trying to touch me.

"Sorry again". She sighed. "Come inside".

I could smell him everywhere. His scent, his aftershave, just him. Closing my eyes I squeezed tight. I
could do this. I just needed to play it cool and not show that I was suffering, that this bond wasn't
effecting me the way it was. Nobody needed to know that I was horny, frustrated, angry, upset. I was all
of the above. Plastering a smile on my face I sighed internally.

"Leah, sweetheart". Charlotte grinned as she pulled me in for a hug.

A cry fell from my lips.

"Oh, OH". She cried a hand covering her mouth. Wait was she actually crying?

So much for playing it cool.

"Sweetheart". She sobbed. "Happy tears honey I swear".

I was lost for words. It didn't help that everyone was staring at me. I recognised some faces but not
much. I assumed this was part of his pack.

"Mom". Alanna groaned.

"You've no idea how long we have waited for this". Charlotte whispered. "Are you okay, do you need
anything?".

What I needed was for the floor to open up and swallow me from the prying eyes. They all knew, they
knew what I was going through.



"I'm okay".

"Come, come with me through here". As she went to take my hand I stuffed it into my pocket. "Oh
honey". She grinned as I followed her through to the kitchen area. "You take a seat I'll make you a
sandwich".

"Mom stop fussing". Alanna sighed. "I brought Leah over here to take her mind off it. Your fussing isn't
helping".

"No it's okay". I interrupted. I didn't want Charlotte to feel bad. She was obviously excited and who was
I to take that away from her.

"I'm sorry Leah it's just-.." As she took some cold meat from the fridge she grabbed some bread. "We
didn't think he'd have found you and then when he did and he changed in front of you-.. we thought
you'd have rejected him".

"I understand that". I whispered taking the sandwich from her.

"You're not rejecting him are you?". She asked placing a cup of coffee in front of me.

Rejecting him wasn't even on my mind. I wanted anything but that. All I could think about was him. The
way he made my body come alive, the confidence he gave me. He made me feel sexy and beautiful. I
wanted him to mate me.

The need to be near him was overwhelming.

"Mom". Alanna hissed.

"Okay, okay, it's none of my business". She sighed.



"I would never reject him". I whispered. I would never be the cause for his wolf dying. "I would never
hurt him like that".

"Oh sweetheart". Charlotte sobbed. "I'm so glad you are the one for my son. You are exactly what he
needs. You're strong, beautiful and I know you'll be able to handle your own".

I smiled. I was glad his mom liked me.

"I have to go tell your dad" She beamed before disappearing out the kitchen.

"My mom's a little much I-..".

"She's great". I smiled cutting her off. "She's got a right to be excited Alanna and I wasn't going to take
that away from her". I shrugged taking a bite of my sandwich. "Besides it's nice to have her on my side,
she can help me fight these bitches". I winked.

"Still giving you hassle?". She asked.

"Jessica hates me".

"She doesn't hate-.."

"Oh she does and that's okay. She can throw everything she's got at me but there will come a time
where I'll snap back". Werewolf or not, there was only so much I could take.

"Speaking like a true Luna". She winked.

Rolling my eyes I finished my sandwich a drank the last of my coffee. I was feeling better. Whether it be
because I was surrounded by his things or because I was in the comfort of his home being here
helped.

I felt settled.



..

Being here wasn't as bad as I thought. Alanna introduced me to some of the pack members and most
of them were welcoming, some a little sheepish but that was understandable. They had a right to be I
couldn't judge them for that.

I was human after all.

How could I lead them?

I wasn't strong enough.

This was some of the comments I had overheard but I kept my head held high and my smile bright.

Feeling my phone vibrate I took it from my pocket and smiled when I saw his name. I hadn't heard from
Ryan since he dropped me off. I did worry that he wasn't okay.

'Hey shorty! how you holding up? weather is crazy. You need me to bring you anything?'

Ryan was sweet. He was witty and charming but he was like a breath of fresh air. He was my friend
and I was thankful I had met him.

'Crazy right? I'm liking that school is off lol I miss your annoying face though!! No I don't need anything
and you shouldn't be driving out in that!! please don't.. mate date when this is over ;) x'

"You okay?". She asked.

"A little tired but yeah I'm good". Slipping my phone away I watched as Alanna's dad made an
appearance.

"Okay everyone listen up". The tone of Jake's dads voice caused the room to fall silent. I didn't miss
that he kept glancing at me. He knew. "This storm doesn't seem to be passing anytime soon. I want the



perimeter patrolled daily. I want our territory to be safe from trespassers. This is the perfect time for
rogue wolfs to attack. You take it in shifts, you do it in groups, you do not go out there on your own.
Jake and Jack are already out there, they have been for the last few hours but they are not doing this
all on their own, I expect a few of you to go and change over. We all need to keep safe and keep alert. I
will check in with you later". It amazed me at the way he held the room together. No one spoke over
him, no one interrupted.

He was their Alpha and they respected him. Jake would soon take his place, he would take the role of
Alpha.

"I will have to take a shift at some point tonight". She said. "Unless he lets me off because you're here".
She grinned.

"He would let you do that?". I asked.

"Probably not. He's not the nicest right now". Making a face she raised her eyebrow. "He's back and
he's making me take the late patrol. Still gives us time to watch a movie and have a girls night".

He was back.

"I don't mind going home. I wouldn't want to get in the way". I couldn't do what they did. I couldn't go
out and patrol. Besides being in my house seemed a whole lot better than bumping into Jake.

"You're not-..."

"Probably best you go home". I was wondering when she was going to make an appearance. "You're
not of any use around here, I mean"... She laughed. "You're weak".

She was testing my patience but I wasn't going to retaliate. Turning round my eyes landed on Jessica
but she wasn't alone. That girl from the coffee shop was by her side. Rolling my eyes I chewed on the



inside of my cheek. These girls didn't give up.

I didn't hear him come in.

"Jessica". He growled his tone causing the hairs on the back on my neck to stand. It didn't help that I
could feel him behind me. "How about I send you home". He snapped.

"You can't-..."

He let out a snarl. It was something I had never heard or experienced before. The full room grew quiet,
everyone bowing their heads.

His wolf had made an appearance.

I was shaking. I was trying my best to keep calm but it wasn't working. As he placed his hand gentle
against my back my body relaxed.

"What am I going to do with you?". He questioned as he pushed me behind him. "Jessica, Jessica,
Jessica". He whispered shaking his head.

For the very first time I saw it. She was terrified.

"Jake I'm-..."

"I didn't say you could speak". He spat. "And you". He snarled looking at the girl next to her. "You two
are really testing my fucking patience. Do you not realise that if you hurt her you hurt me".

I glanced at Alanna. Her head was bowed but I could see that she was on edge. She was scared.

"Now does anyone else have the same issue as these two?". The room was silent, no one spoke, no
one moved. "Good because I'm only going to say this once. Leah is my mate and your soon to be



Luna. No one will treat her badly, no one will hurt her. You give her the same respect as you give me.
Do I make myself clear?".

Silence.

"Do I make myself clear". He roared.

A chorus of yes Alpha spread throughout the room. I had never seen anything like it. All of these
people obeyed him, they respected him, trusted him.

"Good". He smirked. "Because I give you my word if anyone hurts her or causes her to get hurt heads
will roll. Now get out of my sight".

As the room started to clear I couldn't move. I wasn't sure if Jake was still present or his wolf had fully
taken over.

Luna. No one will treat her badly, no one will hurt her. You give her the same respect as you give me.
Do | make myself clear?".

Silence.
"Do | make myself clear". He roared.

A chorus of yes Alpha spread throughout the room. | had never seen anything like it. All of these
people obeyed him, they respected him, trusted him.

"Good". He smirked. "Because | give you my word if anyone hurts her or causes her to get hurt heads
will roll. Now get out of my sight".

As the room started to clear | couldn't move. | wasn't sure if Jake was still present or his wolf had fully

taken over.



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