Chapter 35

Sophie P.O.V

I swear we have a problem. Eric and I can't keep our hands off each other. I chuckle to myself as we lie next to each other panting.

"Why are you laughing?" Eric asked, a boyish grin spread across his face.

"Us. We definitely have a problem." I say before Eric grabs me around my waist, pulling me closer to him.

"What kind of problem?" He nestled his nose into my neck and inhaled deeply taking in my scent.

"Sex. We can't stop having sex." I giggled as he started nibbling my ear.

"Baby, it was the tracksuit pants and loose top that got me all randy for you." He lightly pecks my lips before looking into my eyes. "Mind you, it wouldn't matter what you wore. I want to take what's mine over and over again." He said laying kisses up and down my neck. I liked the sound of that. I can't help but bring my lips to his and kiss him with fevered passion.

After lying in each other's arms for what felt like centuries, we decided to get up and shower. We chose to shower together, keeping the sensual moment alive. We didn't have sex. We just enjoyed our naked bodies together, taking our time to wash each other under the hot water and talk about nothing in particular. Without realising it, I had fallen head over heals in love with Eric.

During our shower we had decided to would meet with this Rhea woman in the afternoon. Eric reminded me that his Mother would be eager to begin getting me ready for my Luna ceremony. This would mean being alone with Luna Bianca. I shuddered thinking about the last time we'd been alone together. But there was no backing out now.

I organised morning tea with her. She sounded very happy at my approach to her over the mind link and I only hoped that I could start afresh with her. Eric had to organise a trade agreement with the Forest Moon Pack and left me alone in our room. I still had two hours before my meeting. I decided a little nap would be a good idea. After all Dove and I had woken up early and I suddenly felt tired again. I curled up on the bed and it wasn't long before I nodded off.

The field was in full day light this time. Butterflies and dragonflies danced across the bright blue sky. Clouds dotted far away in the distance. I saw him in wolf form first. Then in his naked human form. I walked joyfully towards him. The biggest grin on my face. Was I in love with him? Didn't my heart belong to another?

"Well this is a surprise?" He cooed, resting his forehead on mine. "My girl back to me so quickly."

"I couldn't wait to see you again." I beamed up at him.

He motioned to the soft grass and we sat down next to each other. Looking down I was naked again and I suddenly felt self-conscious that others might see us. We didn't have the luxury of darkness like last time.

"No one will see us. Nobody knows we are here." His hand founds its way to my naked skin on my back. I wanted to feel him. I wanted his touch. He could sense my disappointment. "Darling, I will find a way, we will be skin to skin very soon."

We lay back on the grass. His arm behind my head. We watched the butterflies and dragonflies dance. It was mesmerising. He moved to his side and rested him hand on my naked breast, his manhood hardening. I smiled at him. This was love, wasn't it? Something was digging at my mind. Trying to pull me away. But this was perfect, how could this be wrong.

"My darling, tell me how they are treating you. Are they treating you well?"

At first, I didn't know what he meant. Who was he talking about? Suddenly, images flashed across my mind. The ones of Alpha Eric breaking my heart and taking Tatiana as his mate. She bore his mark and his heir. I hated it. I see Dr Sven congratulating them but looking at me with sadness. Luke and James appear angry at my presence. Do I even belong with them anymore? I tear strays from my eye. His hand reaches my cheek and I look deep into his dark eyes.

"It hurts." Is all I can say.

"I know my darling. They betrayed you. They hurt you. I wish I was there to protect you. But I want you to know I love you. We will be together soon."

I close my eyes as tears stream down my cheeks. When I open them again, I find myself back at the Pack House. The clawing inside my head begins again but I push it away. All of a sudden, I feel pain within my heart. I clutch at my chest and race off to find Eric, the pain is too intense to link him. He'll know what to do. I clutch at the walls as the pain intensifies. No one stops to help me. I'm crying as the pain tears through my body.

Finally, I reach Eric's office door. I'm relieved, he will help me. He loves me and I love him. I'm his destined mate. I open the door to find him bent over Tatiana. She's fully naked on top of his desk, her legs spread wide for him as he thrusts deep into her. I cry out.

I launch up off the bed. What the hell was that? My heart still aches a little. Dove whining a little. She felt it to. Was this real? Or was that a premonition? I'm covered in sweat. My hair is damp, clinging to my forehead. My hand goes to my belly feeling my little pup fluttering. No, it couldn't have been. It was just a nightmare. I calm my breathing down and check the time. I still have thirty minutes before I have to meet with Luna Bianca. Plenty of time for me to have another shower and change.

As I showered, I replayed the dream over in my mind. The pain was so real. Even Dove was shaken from it.

"That was scary." She kept saying. "Way to realistic. But Eric wouldn't betray us like that would he?"

Tears fell down my cheeks. I was glad I was in the shower and could easily wash them away. It felt as if part of my heart had broken all over again. This morning's love making a distant memory that was overshadowed by the image of his naked bum pumping into Tatiana. It didn't matter how hard I tried to shut it off the scene was on repeat.

Finally, I pulled myself together. I needed to get a grip. I bore Eric's mark; I was carrying his child. He loves me. Dove purred reassuringly and we quickly got changed. I wore a simple, relaxed fit, light weight crepe dress in a denim blue colour dotted in small white dots. It probably was more appropriate than the skinny leg jeans and white blouse I opted to wear before. I slipped on some gold-coloured strap sandals and combed through my hair.

Making my way towards Luna Bianca's quarters I take several deep breathes. Dove wags her tail in support and my little pup flutters around. I smile, the nightmare is slowly fading away. It was just a dream. I relax as I stand outside her door. I take two more deep breathes before I gently knock.

"Come." Her powerful voice commanded from behind the door.

I plaster a smile on my face before turning the door handle. I remind myself that I will be just fine. She will help me in becoming a fine Luna for the Blue Moon pack and strong support for Eric as Alpha. I walked into the room and I stop suddenly. There were no Omega's this time being berated. Just Luna Bianca with two guests seated on the sofa to her right.

Gary and Mary look up at me. I'm frozen to the spot. My heart racing fast again as I tried to process their presence. I look from Gary to Mary before letting my gaze rest of Luna Bianca who is looking a little smug. Dove growled in my head. She wasn't happy that the Luna invited them without letting me know.

"Please Sophie. Come join us. The tea and cakes will be along shortly." Her eyes go blank, and I can only assume she is linking someone about our food and drink. She then taps the seat next to her and beckons me as if I were a small child.

I walk cautiously over to her and sit down. Mary and Gary exchange a look between each other which only encourages a smile on Luna Bianca's face. I decide to try smiling at the Mary and Gary. I wanted to let them know I wasn't shocked at their presence just the audacity of Luna Bianca and her assumption that I would be ok with this. Mary gives me a scolding look and I choose to look away.

I had never really given must attention to Luna Bianca's room. It was similar to Eric's, but it had a feminine touch. She had a pink bed spread on her four-poster bed. Cushions in pink and purple were scattered around the room. There was a round carpet with a floral design on it adjacent to the bed. I never realised Luna Bianca was so feminine. Finally, the tea and cakes arrived, and I let go a breath I didn't realise I'd been holding in.

"Ah, excellent." Luna Bianca began her usual glaring contest with the poor Omega who had arrived with the trolley. "It's about time." She boomed making the poor girl jump.

The girl quickly placed everything onto the small walnut coffee table in front of us. She then bowed and wheeled the trolley out of the room. I could hear Luna Bianca making a 'tsk' noise under her breathe indicating her displeasure towards the poor Omega that had served us.

"Shall I serve?" I asked, just to break the tension.

"Please." She gestured and I began fixing everyone a cup of tea. Afterall, I knew how Gary and Mary liked theirs.

My hands were a little shaky as I placed their cups in front of them. A few drops spilled from the cup I gave Mary and I looked up at her, smiling apologetically. She refused to make eye contact with me, instead focusing on the cakes that had arrived on a three-tier serving tray.

"Well, isn't this nice." Luna Bianca took a sip from her teacup and placed it back onto the coffee table. "I must say I can not wait for Sophie to become Luna. She is a shining example of the term. You must be very proud."

I nearly choak on my tea to what she said. Since when was I the perfect Luna in her eyes? I look over to Mary and Gary who nod. Glancing back to Luna Bianca I see her lips are curled in a devilish grin.

"And soon the birth our future Alpha" She cooed. Rubbing a hand on my upper back. "You must be so excited to be grandparents. Your daughter is truly amazing." She gives me a glowing smile which I reciprocate with a half-hearted one in return.

"No." Mary stuttered out. "We are not excited. As far as I'm concerned, she's not my daughter anymore."

I'm shocked by her harsh words. Wasn't she the one who wanted to protect me at all costs? Wasn't she afraid of losing me? I look away trying to fight back the tears that threaten to pour.

"You don't mean that Mary." Gary chimed in, placing his cup down on the coffee table as well.

"Yes, I do. As far as I'm concerned, she's nothing to me." Mary stood up.

"What are you saying? You don't love Sophie anymore?" Gary looked up at his wife in shock.

"She made her decisions." With that Mary walked out the door.

"Poppit please understand this is hard for her." I shake my head as I lose my battle with the tears. "She's angry you got pregnant so quickly. Please just give her time." He stood up and walked towards the door before stopping and turning towards us. "Thank you, Luna Bianca and future Luna Sophie, for the tea." He bowed his head and then went after his wife.

"Well, the nerve of some people." Luna Bianca started.

"Why did you bring them here?" I asked through my tears.

"Because they had to get over the fact you aren't human." She got up and started fiddling with the cake stand trying to find a cake that took her fancy. "And you my child needed to learn that they are weak and misguided."

"You had no right." I cried. "I was giving them the space they needed to come to terms with all this and you go and ruin that."

She smirked at me. She was testing me, and I had failed miserably. "I knew you didn't have what it took to be a Luna. A strong Luna would have put their feelings aside and shown restraint in moments like this." She sneered.

I got up and walked straight out the door. I had to get away from her. Any hope I had of getting my parents on side were dashed with her wicked and manipulative actions. I decided I needed space and the best place I could think of was the clearing just past the small grove of trees. Despite it being the place where I last saw the Black Wolf, I feel drawn to it. I quickly link Eric and tell him I've gone for a walk. I will tell him everything later but in this moment I felt suffocated. I just had to get out of here.