Chapter 28

I couldn't believe Eric's Mother judged me so quickly. It was true that I freaked her out with my abilities, and she did find Eric and I in a passionate moment. I just wish she would have accepted me a little better.

"Can you blame her? You were fucking her son in the pack house kitchen and you brought up the memory of the old Alpha dying." Dove snapped. I scolded her silently as Eric and his Mother continued to argue. "What? It's the truth. Besides we're going to be Luna she will accept us in time." Dove purred trying to relax me.

My thoughts were brought back to reality when I realised Eric was sighing. Was he giving up already?

"Could you please give Sophie a chance. She deserves at least that." He said curtly. I could feel him tense up a little next to me and I suddenly had the urge to speak.

"Luna Bianca, I know you had your heart set on Tatiana being Luna of this pack. I even believed she would make a stronger leader than me. But I can't pass up this opportunity that Moon Goddess has given me. I can no longer stay away from Eric. We are mated and whether you believe its by witchcraft or love it doesn't matter. This was Eric's choice."

Did that seriously just come out of my mouth? I had this overwhelming urge to calm the situation. Neither party was happy, and I felt it was my job to calm the waters. What happened next surprised me even more.

"She even speaks like a Luna." Luna Bianca said looking a little stunned. I was shocked.

"You bet she does." Eric beamed at me and my cheeks when bright red. Eric continued to stare at me lovingly

Thoughts of Luna Bianca calling me a witch boiled in my blood. I wanted to stand my ground. I wanted her to know this wasn't her decision, it was Eric's and if he had chosen me, she would have to get used to it.

I turned and faced the Luna again. "As for your accusations about me being a witch, I cannot deny that my powers have me frightened. I have no understanding of what happens or how it even happens, and I am sorry I brought back such a traumatic moment for you."

It was Eric's turn to look stunned. In the nicest way possible, I had just practically told his mother and current Luna of Blue Moon to back off.

"Young lady, I don't trust you." Luna Bianca began, and I held my breath. Had a gone too far? "But I can see you've made an impression on my son. He's not nearly as moody or agitated as he has been in the past." She sighed before continuing. "If this really is the will of the Moon Goddess, then I will help you with your Luna Ceremony preparations."

I was not expecting that and by the look of it neither was Eric. We looked at her not knowing what to say. Did she truly want to help me?

"Close your mouths my dears. You're the future of this pack not a couple of catfish." She smirked making me feel like an idiot.

I could feel Eric's distrust in her emanate through the mate bond. He probably thought she was up to something. I wanted to trust her because I wanted her to like me. I wanted to show her I would be the perfect Luna for this pack. I just hoped she would give me a genuine chance.

Luna Bianca had moved gracefully over to the window and now stood with her back to us. We sat in silence while surveyed the world outside.

"What do you intend to tell the pack?" She kept her back turned away from us, choosing to focus on some children playing with a soccer ball.

Again, I could feel Eric's discomfort. I was amazed at how strong the mate bond had become since Eric and I marked each other.

"What do you mean Mother?" He said his eyebrows knitting together.

"Sophie is carrying my grand-pup and she's not even a member of this pack yet. How are you going to introduce her to the pack? It's been scandalous enough with Tatiana." Luna Bianca turned around and looked at us both with a dainty smile on her lips. My hand went instinctively to my belly. "Sophie my dear, I think we should have tea. Discuss how you want to proceed with your ceremony." Her eyes moved over to Eric. "Eric dear, you need to tell the pack the truth before to many rumours start flying around."

She gracefully began moving towards the door before pausing and looking back over at us.

"Yes, I will call a pack meeting for this evening." Eric said tersely. Luna Bianca smiled once more before retreating out the door. I was stunned at how well our meeting had gone with Luna Bianca.

"Wow, that went better than I thought." Dove was just as startled as we were.

I turned to Eric. "What just happened?" I made my way over to him, sitting down on the edge of the desk.

"I have no idea. That went better than I thought. I even considered putting her in a dungeon with Tatiana if she was going to get nasty. It came close." Eric sneered.

How could he say that about his mother? I gave his arm a playful wack, to which he called out in shock. "Don't talk about your Mother like that. She was just as manipulated by Tatiana as you were."

Eric conceded and placed a hand on either side of my waist pulling me in front of him. I ran my hands through his hair hoping my touch would calm and sooth him. He was preoccupied with his thoughts, so I continued to knead my hands through his hair taking all the worries and stress away.

"I don't trust my Mother, Sophie. She was too quick to change her mind." Eric frowned and looked up at me with his big soulful eyes. I found myself getting lost in them.

Eric turned away, I could tell he was linking with someone and I left him to it. He then retrieved a chair from the cloak room and motioned for me to sit on it. I sat while rubbing my belly. Dove started to get a little restless and I tried hard to get her to calm down. Suddenly, I noticed Eric's very cute bum as he bent over picking up a piece of paper that had missed the wastepaper bin. Dove howled and proceeded to give me sordid images. Eric turned around eyeing my hand on my belly and smiled.

"Why is he looking at me with that amazing smile that literally makes me want to ride his fucking hard cock?" I groaned to Dove. She snickered and proceeded to illustrate the number of different ways I could ride him. "Thanks Dove, for your sordid imagery." I snap at her as my nickers begin getting wet with longing.

Suddenly, Eric's expression changes. His eyes turn dark with desire and I know he can smell my arousal. I try clenching my legs together to lessen my arousal. He seemed to be struggling to contain himself.

"Baby, we're about to have company. You can ride my cock later." He chuckled. I was taken aback. Did he know I was thinking about riding him? How was that possible?

"Whhatt?" Was all I could say. I couldn't believe he had heard my thoughts. I wasn't even a member of the pack yet. Was it because of the mate bond?

"It's possible." Dove commented. "Or maybe it's a new ability. Didn't Eric say something about hearing your thoughts when Tatiana was attacking you?"

I guess that could explain it. My cheeks flushed and I continued to stare at Eric in shock.

"As much as I want to take you right here on my desk, I've called James and Luke. I don't think you want them walking in on us." He had a mischievous grin on his face.

"I know but…did you just…did I?" I couldn't collect my thoughts properly.

Eric strolled over to me and nuzzled into my neck. "I heard what you and Dove were thinking." He whispered before standing up and looking at the door. I shifted in my seat trying to calm myself down. Part of me was worried while the other, hornier side was excited. I impulsively cleared my throat. "Don't worry baby. I love knowing you think about me like that." Eric beamed down at me.

"This could get interesting." Said Dove playfully wiggling her wolfy eyebrows. I smiled up at Eric before Luke and James burst into the room. Both Eric and I laughed at their inability to knock.

They looked at us happily before commenting on the changes in Eric's attitude. For once Luke looked happy for us and he smiled at me. I felt a wave of anger wash over me as Eric shifted uncomfortably.

"Blaze is pissed Luke smiled at you." Dove said rolling her eyes. "Doesn't he get it? We've chosen them not our Gamma."

Their conversation had been muted as Dove and I explored the possibilities of a new ability. I suddenly was brought back into the room when Luke jumped up in front of me.

"Future Luna. I officially accept my role as your protector when the Alpha is uncontactable for whatever reason or event." He stepped forward and bowed. I was surprised and a little worried Blaze and Eric would take this as a threat.

"What?" I looked at both Luke and Eric trying to understand. "I don't understand."

Eric's hand moved to the small of my back. He smiled and I melted into his side. "The Beta protects the Alpha. the Gamma protects the Luna. That is their roles in my pack."

"It makes sense now why we were so close." Luke grinned which instantly made my face light up. "Means we can still be friends."

Dove tsked before rolling her eyes again. A growl emanated from Eric and he looked sternly up at Luke. Luke took a step back and bowed his head to show he submitted.

I instantly felt sorry for Luke. "Don't do that to Luke. He's been through enough. He knows I'm yours." Eric turned to face me with a grin bigger than the Cheshire Cat's. "Why are you grinning at me again?"

"Because your so damn cute when you're angry." There was a slight pause before we all burst out laughing.

James soon got down to business. I let my thoughts drift back to Dove and exploring how best to use our new ability.

"So do you think that through the Mate bond I'm able to communicate with Eric on a deeper level, such as sharing my thoughts?" I asked Dove as she lay lazily in the back of my mind.

"It's definitely a possibility." She yawned.

"But Eric and I hadn't marked each other when he first 'heard' me." I stated. "I wonder if the communication link has perhaps gotten stronger?"

"I believe that in that moment with Tatiana you were able to project your thoughts to Eric because you thought you were going to die. He was able to receive them because you are his mate." She began licking her paw.

"I guess that's true."

I turned my attention back to Eric, James and Luke who were discussing how they were going to announce me to the pack. So far, I hated the ideas they had come up with. They sounded to glorified or to military. I began chewing on my lip and Eric looked over at me.

Without thinking I began to speak. "I don't know. It kind of sounds like you're manipulating the story."

Eric's eyes narrowed. He seemed a little annoyed at my voicing my opinion. "How would you do it then." He huffed.

I felt a little self-conscious with three pairs of eyes on me. But I cleared my throat and began. "Well, I would be truly honest. Tell them you were doing what you thought was right for the pack. You intended to make Tatiana their Luna because you believed it was the right thing to do. Explain to them how our paths crossed and how Tatiana's lies, and manipulation became apparent including her deceit surrounding her pup. It might even be worthwhile mention Luke's role in all this." I looked over at Luke sheepishly and he smiled and nodded, encouraging me to go on. "Tell them you fell in love with me because that's what destined mates are meant to do. Let them know through our love a true heir has been made."

The room was silent. I think I must have stuffed up because nobody moved, and nobody spoke. How could I have been so stupid to think my idea would be worth anything?

Finally, Luke spoke. "Sophie, you're gonna be the best fucking Luna EVER!" I was shocked at his revelation and I beamed at him. We all laughed, and Eric looked at me with pride in his eyes and he nodded.

I saw Eric's eyes glaze over as he organised tonight's meeting. I used these few minutes to strengthen our bond. I wanted Eric more than anything right now and I wanted him to know it without Luke and James catching on.

Eric turned to his Beta and Gamma and gave them a nod. I began filling my head with my lustful thoughts. I wanted Eric to fuck me on his desk. Right here in this room. I wanted to be on my knees sucking his thick cock. I wanted Eric's tongue between my folds eating my dripping wet pussy. I smirked as he opened the door to let James and Luke out. I pushed the images forward, letting them flow along our mate bond. I stood up and walked over to the door. He stood looking blankly at the ground for a moment before a smile spread across his gorgeous lips. I moved my hand up his arm while I pushed the door closed and locked it. No one was going to walk in on us.

He smirked knowingly and pulled me over to his desk. We hadn't even spoken to each other yet. I knew he would have questions regarding this new 'trick' but he knew that right now we needed each other. Or more precisely I needed him inside me.

Eric sat down on his office chair while pulling my body in front of him. He pulled up my floral top exposing the cute little mound where our pup was growing. He bent forward laying gentle kisses over my bump and whispered sweet nothings into my skin. Oh, how I loved this man.