My Human Luna

17

Declan

I followed behind Mina, staying far away enough that she didn't hear me whilst she bustled through the forest. She was clearly so engrossed in her thoughts and putting distance between herself and me, and the others that she didn't even consider that I might be following her. 

I have no idea how she controlled the other wolves before; she's a human but had so much authority and power in her voice; more than anyone I had ever known. It was strange, but I was enticed. What was also strange, however, is that her command controlled all the other wolves around me - but not me myself. I think, because I am her mate, that I am immune to her commands - thankfully, because that means I get to follow her through the forest. 

After Mina left me stranded in the woods that fateful day, I had been torn up. I had searched everywhere for her - ran to nearby towns, nearby packs, everything. It was like she had completely vanished; and if not for the mate bond that we'd already developed in the few quick interactions we had I would've thought she was dead. But if she had died, I would've known - even if you haven't completed the mate bond you know when your mate dies. It's an immense pain that makes you crumple, and many mates struggle to survive it. 

I didn't return to my pack until 2 weeks later, and I was distraught. The fact that my mate had run away from me, had thought I was so horrible to be around had broken me. My sister looked after me until I finally started going outside and doing the pack work I needed to do as the Alpha again. And then just last week, I get the invitation to Alpha Flynn's celebration of his first born - and my sister forces me to go. "You need to, for the pack", she said. I eventually said yes but I knew it wasn't about the pack - Chloe just wanted me to get me outside and start to live again. 

Who would've known that I would find Mina at the party. Life works in mysterious ways. 

After about half an hour of Mina just rummaging through the forest she reaches a clearing, with a lake and a mini waterfall attached. From my viewpoint behind the trees, I could see her stare at the water, clearly wanting to jump in but then looking down at the baby in her arms and deciding that she couldn't leave a helpless baby alone while she swam - or couldn't swim with the baby in her arms. 

Instead, Mina sat down at the edge of the lake and took of her shoes so she could place her feet in the water. Looking at my mate, with her hair shining in the sun and a baby in her arms made me desire to go over and engulf them into a hug - I want that. I want her. Even though she left me high and dry, she was my mate and I needed to get to know her. We were meant to be a team. 

So whilst she is engrossed in her own thoughts, I walk out of the clearing and walk over to sit beside her. 

So deep in thought that she doesn't see me sit next to her. 

"You ok?" I say, deciding to start to conversation. She jumps slightly at my voice and looks over at me. She looks shocked to see me, but thankfully she doesn't look like she is going to run - just a little more tense. 

"What was that before?", she asks, turning towards me with an inquisitive look on her face. "What did I do, how did I control those wolves?"

"I honestly don't know", I say truthfully. "But maybe, we can do a bit of research and try and find out". 

She looks shocked at my offer of help. I stare into her beautiful eyes, trying to convey to her that I care for her and I try to show her all the emotions I've felt the last couple months - just through a stare, I know, but let's see if it works. 

Then Mina's eyes start welling up with tears and she starts crying. 

"Why do you still care?", she sobs, "I ran away from you, my supposed mate, and you still stand by me. Why? I don't understand. Every time I've pushed someone away in my life, they just accept it and move on - but you don't. Why?"

My heart breaks at her tears. I lean forward and cup my hand on her cheeks, forcing her eyes to meet mine. 

"Because", I say, "we are a team. That is what having a mate is all about. It's not about always agreeing, or always being lovey dovey. It's the fact that there's one person there who will always put you first and do whatever they can for you."

This makes her cry harder, and I move over and put my arms around her in a hug - making my movements slow so that if she doesn't want my affection she can easily brush it off. 

But she accepts my hug. She accepts my embrace!! I cheer on the inside, even though my heart still breaks when she is sobbing. 

After a while, her sobs start to subside, but I don't move away and neither does Mina. Soon after that, I decide we should probably go back to the house and return Alpha Flynn's baby. 

I stand, and Mina looks at me as I hold out my hand towards her. 

"Would you like to come back with me?", I ask, praying she will. 

She thinks about it for a few seconds, and then nods, putting her small hand into my much larger hand. It fits perfectly. 

And for the next 45 minutes we walk together, hand in hand, towards the pack house. 

And for the first time in months, I feel a sense of hope inside me that me and my other half will be able to have a life together. 

But before that, we have to first face the music about her baby robbery stunt, and the fact that my little mina, my supposed human mate -may not be as human as we first thought. 

And maybe I can find out why the damn hell my mate joined a group of infamous werewolf hunters after she ran away from me. 

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Sorry, this is a bit of a shorter one! There's still a lot of conflict to go over in this story but I thought I'd provide just a little sweet chapter from our leading man. New chapter coming super soon though!

Also, it would be amazing if people would have a look at my new book! I've only written the first chapter but I'd love some feedback on the concept!

Much love xxxx