We both marched back to the house in silence, Xavier gripping my hand tightly. I glanced up at Xavier, who had a look of annoyance quite clearly splashed across his face. He didn’t even bother to look back down at me. He continued to look in front of him, glaring at the trees and the ground. Feeling guilty, I looked back down towards my feet. After what felt like an eternity, we finally made it to the edge of the lawn. I looked up to see lots of people milling about, chattering in hushed voices, all looking panicked and stricken. They all looked up in disbelief as we stomped silently across the lawn.
“Don’t worry, I’ve found her!” Xavier snarled, tightening his grip, and pulling me towards the house even quicker. “You are all dismissed for the night. Goodnight!”
I peeped over at the faces of the Warriors, who were all stood there, looking at me accusingly. Some seemed slightly annoyed, and a couple shook their heads at me. Gulping nervously, I quickly followed Xavier into the lobby and up the staircase towards some form of privacy.
“Where are we going, and what were all those Warriors doing?” I whispered, dreading his answer.
“To my office. We have things to discuss. And they were all out looking for you!” Xavier replied firmly, without even looking at me.
Xavier’s office door finally approached, and Xavier pushed it open firmly, allowing the door to crash loudly into the wall behind. He let my hand drop to my side as he walked around his desk and sat down moodily behind it. He placed his head in his hands and sighed loudly before slamming his hands down loudly on the wooden desk, making me jump.
“What an earth do you think you were doing!?” Xavier yelled, finally looking at me, his eyes burning with anger, his body quivering with clear rage.
“What do you mean, what was I doing?” I squeaked, suddenly surprised at Xavier’s sudden outburst, but not flinching at his angry appearance.
He didn’t scare me!
“You were outside after hours in the bloody dark! Have you not learnt anything? Those rules were put in place to protect you!” he roared, standing up, glaring across the desk at me.
“For your information Mister, I was outside trying to reconnect to my wolf, like the Moon Goddess said I should, which clearly worked, seeing as you and your little gang nearly tried killing us both!” I snapped back in an angry defence.
“We weren’t going to kill you! We were only going to surround you and find out who was on our land,” Xavier shouted angrily. “We didn’t have a bloody clue who you were. You could have been some random wolf or some dirty rogue in our packhouse grounds, for all we knew!” he continued, accusingly.
“Oh, come on, like you couldn’t smell who I was! Every wolf has a scent. You would have known that I was your Mate!” I scoffed, folding my arms across my chest, and trying not to laugh sarcastically. “You were trying to humiliate me!”
“For your information, no, your wolf doesn’t carry a scent!” Xavier growled, walking back around his desk, and standing in front of me. “That’s why I didn’t know it was you until you mind-linked me!”
I blinked at him in surprise, before furrowing my eyebrows at him. “What do you mean I don’t carry a scent. Every wolf has a scent!” I thundered. “I am supposed to be your Luna, and you drag me up here and have a go at me for breaking one little rule like I am just some normal pack member!”
“Exactly!” Xavier raged, slamming his hand on the desk once again. “You don’t get it, do you! You are our Luna. I need to keep you safe. And you need to show an example to the rest of the pack, and bloody obey the rules! If the rest of the pack see you disobeying rules, then they will too!” he snapped.
“After all that shit Tom did to you, do you really think it was wise to be going out after dark? And no, you don’t carry a scent. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know!” he huffed, shaking his head.
I rubbed my eyes tiredly with my hand and sighed exasperatedly. “No, maybe not, but I was so desperate to get my wolf back. The Moon Goddess said to find somewhere peaceful and quiet. In hindsight, I should have waited until morning,” I sniffed, no longer bothered trying to argue with him anymore.
“Oh, finally she gets it!” Xavier laughed sarcastically, clapping his hands in mockery.
“Don’t take that tone with me. You may be my Alpha, but I’m not having you speaking to me like that!” I snapped, before turning around and making my way out of his office.
Without warning, I felt myself being whipped around so that again, I was facing Xavier and slammed up against his office door. Xavier gently held my neck in one hand, and he pushed his nose up against my ear. My wolf growled loudly, warning Xavier to back off.
It's okay. Xavier wouldn’t hurt me, I told her.
“You are mine, all mine and you will do as I say. The pack looks up to you now. If I can’t control you then I won’t be able to control the pack!” he whispered, before pausing to nibble on my earlobe and then continuing, “I wouldn’t know what to do if something happened to you again or if you died for good. My life isn’t worth living without you. I need you to be able to live myself. You are my life!”
I felt his grip on my neck slowly release, and I looked deeply into Xavier’s face, who was now staring intently down at me.
“I’m sorry. I won't sneak out again. I promise. But I had to get my wolf back, okay,” I stammered.
“And a very nice wolf she is too, just like the human that she belongs to!” Xavier continued. “I shall enjoy taking you as mine, obviously when you are both ready. Don’t ever disobey me again, got it?”
I scanned his face and saw the familiar twinkle return in his eyes. Slowly, I leant up and placed my lips on his, feeling his soft, warm skin on mine. I felt Xavier’s body weight lean back down on me, pressing me against the door frame. I sensed his hands grasping mine and lifted both of my arms above my head and held them there, pushing my body out towards him. His tongue expertly pushed its way into my mouth, exploring with a lustful passion. Suddenly, as quickly as it began, the kiss was all over, and he pulled away, looking at me softly.
“When you are ready,” he whispered.
I nodded slowly at him before looking down at the floor and smiling to myself. As much as I craved his touch, I knew I wouldn’t be able to go through the mating process yet.
A cheeky snog here and there was okay, though. Maybe, things may change on our date night.
“I think it’s time for bed. Would you like me to join you?” Xavier’s voice chimed, snapping my attention back into the room and I looked up to face him.
“Yes please,” I breathed, feeling excited that I’d be spending the night with Xavier, once again.
“Come on, let's go,” he smiled, holding out his hand, where I graciously accepted it, in mine.
*********
“Your wolf is beautiful, you know, just like you,” Xavier breathed lovingly, his arms wrapped tightly around me as we both lay in my bed.
“Do you really think so?” I replied, smiling to myself.
“Yes, of course. It's not every day you see a white wolf as white as snow like you. And your markings are extraordinary. And I think your black ear tips are cute,” he chuckled.
“Get off me!” I whined, playfully pushing him away and sitting up in bed. “I don’t do cute. I do strong and brave and ferocious-looking,” I chuckled, moving my arms, and bending them to show off imaginary muscles.
Xavier tipped his head back and roared with laughter. “Okay, if you say so, my little dove. Though I will give you credit where it’s due, you did take Gregg out in one punch, back in the woods.”
I punched him playfully in the arm then lay back down in his arms. “That was Gregg?” I asked, shocked, before bursting into a fit of giggles. “Will he be okay?”
“Gregg will be fine. I think you just knocked a couple of teeth out though or it could be a broken jaw,” Xavier replied, trying not to smile.
“Oh, I didn’t mean to punch him that hard but I’m glad I have my wolf back, though. I feel like a real werewolf again. I don’t feel weak and useless, but it will take my wolf time to trust you,” I said.
“You were never weak and useless, so don’t say that, and don’t worry about Gregg. He will heal in time,” Xavier comforted, kissing the top of my head. “And I know, but maybe if she sees how happy you are with me, she may come round quicker. Your parents are happy that we are sorting things out too.”
“Yes, maybe. That’s a point. I haven’t seen my Mum and Dad at the packhouse much anymore,” I said, remembering that my Dad was also a Warrior, but he wasn’t present tonight.
“Your Mum and Dad decided to take a step back from pack duties so that they could focus on raising your little brother. They didn’t want you to think that they were keeping a close eye on you,” Xavier informed. “Taking Tom to the Valley was the last active duty that your Dad performed for the pack.”
I turned around so that I was facing Xavier and I looked deeply into his eyes. “Oh, I see. Well, you do know that I really do like you, don’t you?” I asked him.
“Of course, I do. I can see it in your eyes, my love. I can feel your heart beating faster whenever I am near,” Xavier whispered before pulling me deeper into his chest. “Now, I think it’s time you got some rest and get some beauty sleep. Tomorrow is another day.”
Feeling safe and warm, I sighed contentedly and nuzzled my head against his chest, falling into a peaceful sleep, finally glad that things were starting to become normal once again.