The Rogue's Mate (Werewolf Story)

Chapter 11: Moonlight

Alistair

I am scared of my own shadow.

Momma has always told me how dangerous my heat is. And how easily I could end up with an unwanted pup if I slipped up for one second.

In the back of my mind, I always thought she was exaggerating a little. It can't be that powerful.

But after my morning with Tristan and worst of all my incident with those guys, I'm wide awake.

I ain't sleeping on this bitch! Neither is momma, for that matter. She keeps me close the whole day and at night I sleep with Mark and Laura inside the house.

No tent for me until my season passes. No wandering off the camp at all. And no alone activity, especially not with any male.

Sarah kept the tea coming and momma slept with an eye open for me. Though she didn't sleep inside the house tonight.

Pappa said he needed her. For the last few days, she has been sleeping in a separate tent with him.

In fact, all couples have been sleeping in separate tents lately. This heat really does affect everyone around me. Damn...

"Good morning, Ali. Did you sleep well?" - Momma greeted me, entering the house in the early morning. She looked like she was asleep.

"Morning, momma. Yes, I did. I slept with the angels." - I said with a smile, referencing my baby siblings, who yawn at the crack of dawn.

"Good. Now, let's get up and start the day." - She demanded, as we had a lot to do today.

Breakfast, for starters. But also, tonight is Sarah's daughter's consecration to the Moon. That means it's her first time shifting into a wolf.

"Happy full moon, Bella." - Sarah greeted her oldest daughter, cheerfully.

"Thanks, momma. Is it going to hurt?" - She asked her mom, knowing full well what's on for her tonight. Though she looked frightened.

"Yes, Bella. I can't lie, it'll hurt like hell." - She replied, more honestly than the child required. Poor little girl, I remember well my first time shifting into a wolf. I thought I was gonna die from the transformation.

"But it'll be fine once you get used to it. You'll see." - She reassured her in a comforting tone, much to her daughter's relief.

There's no turning back now. She has to face this. And mother nature waits for no one.

We all help with the cooking and tidying up the house, plus I watch my siblings as momma serves the food with the other women.

Since I can't exactly be around men right now, I help around the house for the day. I'd offer to fetch some water, but that's not happening until my heat is gone. Goddess protects me.

Sarah gives me another cup of her tea, which is the only thing keeping my heat in check apparently.

We take our seats for breakfast as we greet the rest of the people who got out of the tents. Tristan gives me a sideways glance and I can tell he misses me, though at this point he desires me more. And he's not alone in this.

I can't wait for this heat to be over, honestly. It's taken any fun I had of my sexuality - and control, which makes me wary.

I don't like enticing anyone except maybe Tristan, but on my own terms. And I absolutely hate having no say in the matter.

"Are you excited for tonight, Bella?" - Elodie asks her in a chipper tone.

"No!" - She pouted, not feeling the vibe.