Chapter 5: Living Change and Mate
1245 Words
"Lola!" a voice bellows.
"Keaton!" another voice yells.
I can't tell who the voices belong to and I don't care. All I can focus on is my glorious mate and his fresh mark on my skin. I can't wait to look at it in the mirror. Just guessing what it could look like makes me excited. But now I stare down into the beautiful pools of green that mirror mine.
"L-O-L-A!" someone screams right in my ear.
"What!" I yell, snapping my attention away from my mate to the owner of the voice.
Christina smirks and points to the two impatient Alpha's in front to me. I roll my eyes at her expression. She's eating this whole situation up.
I turn my attention back to Keaton. He gives me a small nod and slowly sets me down. I bite his lip and he groans. So sexy.
"Lola Evergreen! Now!" my father orders.
I growl as I walk to my dad, Keaton follows behind me protectively. Keaton's dad's expression matches my dad's, confused, frustrated, and overall starstruck. When we arrive in front of my dad, Alpha Tucker claps his hands to gain the attention of his pack.
"Blackwood. Dismissed!" Alpha Tucker orders.
My dad gives a silent nod to my pack members telling them to wait for further orders.
"Everyone go. Not you two." Alpha Tucker says pointing at me and Keaton. I instantly get nervous. What's he going to do? We're already marked even though we aren't mated officially yet, he can't keep us away from each other.
"Tucker, my men?" my dad asks.
"They can bunk in the packhouse. I know you never expected to stay the night because we were just supposed to sign the treaty, but I think you can see that plans have changed," he replies.
"They certainly have," Luna Rose says smiling ecstatically.
"Honey, why don't you show our Shadowed guests their rooms." Alpha Tucker asks his wife.
"Alright, darling. Follow me everyone." she calls.
Christina scurries to me and gives me a big hug. "I'm so happy for you, Lo," she whispers in my ear.
I hug her hard before she runs off to follow Luna Rose.
"Blake, Lola, Keaton, follow me." Alpha Tucker says walking into the mansion.
I follow with Keaton leading me. His expression is hard and unreadable, I'm not sure if that's a good thing.
Walking into the packhouse is like walking into a storybook. Luna's usually decorate the packhouse when she officially becomes Luna. Luna Rose did an amazing job. There is a combination of old and new. Vintage velvet drapes and crystal chandeliers give off a victorian vibe but the modern staircase and kitchen balance it out. There is no tacky clash of textures just pure elegance and rich taste. It's stunning.
Alpha Tucker leads us into a medium sized room with a heavy oak desk with plush couches and bookshelves. The Alpha's office. Every Alpha's office is unique and masculine. I wonder how Keaton will look sitting at the desk when he takes over the pack.
"Everyone sit." Alpha Tucker says, taking a seat at his desk. My father sits in the chair across from Alpha Tucker leaving me and Keaton the love seat. How appropriate.
"Is this happening? You and him?" Alpha Tucker begins even before Keaton and I sit.
"Ummmm, yes?" my words coming out as a question.
"Are you really asking that?" Keaton demands.
"Keaton, you aren't even Alpha yet, there is still much you have left to do."
"I can still run a pack and dedicate time to my mate," Keaton says firmly. I could practically melt.
"That's fine, but I'm sure Lola's father has a few things he wants to add, Blake?" Alpha Tucker says.
"Lola, I'm very happy for you, but are you ready for all the responsibilities the Luna title will bring? You're only nineteen," my dad says gently.
I grip onto Keaton's hand hard, not liking where this is going. "Dad, there's not much I can do about that now, I've found my mate. I'll try my best and I'll have mom and Luna Rose to look to for guidance. I'm not going to be doing this alone, Daddy." I get up and kiss my fathers cheek.
"Please Daddy, let this happen." I whisper in his ear.
"I will Lola. Congratulations," he says kissing me on the head.
I smile and sit back down next to Keaton. I know I've made the right decision to accept him.
"Father?" Keaton looks toward his Alpha.
"Welcome to Blackwood, Lola Evergreen." Alpha Tucker nods.
I get up and rush to hug him. But stop short when he gives me a fierce look. Yikes.
"Thank you Alpha." I bow my head.
"So are you ready to change packs?" my father asks.
"I am. We're fairly close to Shadowed, so I can still visit." I calculate in my mind.
"We'll start transporting your belongings from home," my father says.
I turn to Alpha Tucker, "When will I announce my title?"
"Three days from now. We'll host a gathering between the two packs. Your union will also strengthen the treaty and the bond between our packs." Tucker states, barely looking at me.
Keaton brushes his hand against mine, and I smile.
Then I sigh, "I'll miss Christina though. But I'm sure she'll visit."
"You'll get to see her. I know Christina Martin, she won't let you forget," my dad says.
There is a knock on the door and Tucker permits them to enter. A boy with sandy blonde hair and a muscular build enters the room.
"Alpha, I had to come and meet our new Luna."
"This is Josh, my Beta." Keaton introduces me.
"Hello," I greet Josh, shaking his hand.
"Wow, you're Lola. Man how I wish Keaton's and my positions were reversed," he smirks.
Keaton's expression grows dark and hostile.
"Mine" he snarls, his canines extending.
Geez, zero to a hundred much?
I wrap my arms around his torso and kiss his neck, "Yours, Keaton. Only yours."
His body relaxes, but he still glares at Josh. Josh looks the opposite of scared, which a werewolf would usually be. Instead he looks like he's about to pass out from laughter.
"You should've seen your face!" he gasps out between laughs.
Keaton growls obviously unamused.
"Calm down, man. She's all yours. I'm gonna find mine one day," he says.
Just as he finishes, another knock sounds. Tucker again permits entrance.
"Lo, you have to see this bathroom its- oh my god do you smell that?" Christina enters and takes a deep inhale.
"No, what smell?" I sniff but can only smell my Keaton's scent. Forest and rain.
"I-It smells like- oh s**t! she screams.
I gasp looking around, then I notice Josh staring at her like she's his next meal. She stares back at him stunned. I smile overjoyed, my best friend and I get to live side by side.
"Mine!" Josh growls and lunges at Christina.
He slams his lips into hers and from what I can tell she's addicted already. He picks her up and pushes her into the door, wrapping her legs around him.
"Not in my office!" Tucker booms.
They cool down but still stare at eachother. I look at Keaton and realize he's looking at me. Life seems perfect for me right now. A loving mate, a newly mated best friend, and a pack close by to my old one. Nothing could go wrong. Right?
- Writer
