Chapter eight…what is Luna?

"Gone?...I don't understand" I mumbled with widened eyes which glued to Anabelle.

She smiled, "Listen, the Alpha is my father, Nelson is my brother, not a step, but my biological brother although our mother is late. We only have each other along with the other wives and children of my father" she paused, stood up and stared right at me.

"When I heard that my brother will have to choose his bride from the human world, I was a little skeptical about it at first knowing who my brother is"

"What do you mean?" I quickly cut her short, very curious.

A wider smile appeared on her face, Anabelle shook her head, "You don't have to worry about that, you will figure it out yourself at the right time" she responded and continued with her words.

"My father was against it, he never wanted his first son to be bound to a mere human. He always wanted Nelson to get married to a werewolf in the Omega's rank, a Werewolf whom he thinks will be best for the position of the Luna. But things didn't go in his favor, your father got contacted that he has to give out one of his daughters. When Nelson heard of this, he was thrilled, bittered and more angry than I have ever seen him after the day my mother died…." She paused , her eyes softened and I felt so bad hearing her say all of these.

"But…" I muttered with flickering eyes, my gaze not leaving Anabelle, "If your brother was totally against it, why then did he agree to this. In the first place, my sister should be the one here and not me but after since she disagreed along with my step mother, I had no other option but to fill in her shoes, a decision I am totally regretting on because it's obvious I am just an item bought by your father" tears welled up in my eyes as I looked down at my feet, sorrow subdued me greatly.

I felt a soft hand on my hands, looked up only to find Anabelle staring at me with softened eyes, "You will be just fine. Everything happened for the safety of both your world and mine. My father is terribly sick, he likes to act tough in front of the members of his family but inside his room, he appears to get weaker daily. My brother is trying his best to get him back to his feet but with everything that has been happening, I know that my father will be dead very soon. This will lead my brother into becoming the next Alpha and you, the Luna of the park" she announced and my heart skipped at once at her words.

"Luna?"

"Yes"

"But…but, I don't understand this, what do you mean by Luna, what is a Luna?" I asked not to hide my lack of knowledge.

Anabelle smiled, "You will understand better. I will get you some books to read, every Information in the book will get you prepared for the journey ahead of you. I can sense a fiery fire burning in you, my father and Nelson might be blinded to see it, but time will tell the best story" she noted, pat my left shoulder and begin to walk towards the door.

Dumbfounded by all that she said, I watched her as I sank greatly in uttermost confusion.

"Melissa" I heard her call out.

Anabelle turned around at me, "And for Viviana who spoke to you rudely at the table. You should avoid her, she is just a bitch" she said and without waiting to hear from me, Anabelle walked out of the room closing the door after her.

"Shit!" I let out a very torn apart, "What have I gotten myself into" letting out a sigh, I laid on the bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling.

I couldn't help but think deeply. At that moment, it felt like Anabelle words began to germinate inside my head and I couldn't help but become very curious due to her words.

What is Luna?

What attributes does a Luna possess?

But I am a human?

Can I fit in such a role?

Why doesn't Anabelle feel sad knowing that her father is at the point of death?

She acted so relieved to tell me that he will have to pass on to the great beyond and with how sweet she acted towards me, so many unspoken words swirl around my head, maybe Nelson's father is an evil man for his daughter to talk about him with such contempt.

"Viviana…" I muttered remembering the name and face of the Red hair who embraced me today.

Who is she?

Maybe she is a part of the royal family, Nelson's step sister I must say but hearing Anabelle warning her, it made me deeply confused.

With all this thinking, I felt a slight headache. I got out of bed, undressed and took a comforting bath soaking myself in the tub, alone with my thoughts.

After what seemed like eternity, I got out and changed into a more simple gown, my hair packed into a ponytail as I sat next to the open window, my eyes fixed on the outside.

Life here seems to be more boring than I expected. I needed to explore, to see things for myself and not be locked up like a princess left in a tower.

Quickly, I got on my feet and headed towards the door. Although I felt a little nervous, I need to find something to do with my life and not drown myself with complete boredom.

Getting out of the room, I begin to stroll down the long deserted hallway filled with fancy light bulbs and paintings that I couldn't explain.

No one seems to be walking down the same path I did and that relieves me knowing fully well that I will be out without anyone seeing me.

At that point, all I yearn for is to get out into the woods and pour out my worries to nature. The pack was already driving me crazy as it's not even up to three days coming here, given that marriage is something I hope not to do in my next life and whatever that might come with this , I have to take the bull by the horn.

I got out of the building, although I found some maids outside talking with none of them acknowledging my presence, confused, I walked on wondering why.

"Hey you!" I heard a loud voice behind me, "You should be working, not wandering." The voice yelled in anger and I turned around only to find an older woman who gave me a Stern look and walked away.

At that point, I looked down on my dress and a smile crept on my face, with such a disguise, it would be easy for me to get out of the pack only for the intended minutes I needed to spend in the woods.

Quickly, I got out of the pack following some group of maids who were on their way to wherever they might be heading to.

Waving them goodbye, I sauntered towards a lonely path, grass filled the ground I walked on, the sound of insects and the smell of dried leaves filled my nostrils.

My lips stretched into a smile knowing fully well that this is what I need at the moment just to get my mind straight and think about my miserable life.

Alone, I wandered deeper into the path, my hand gently stroking the bark of the trees I walked on and I swirl around with excitement breathing out a fresh air of ultimate freedom.

"Thai is just what I need," I said to myself. I didn't want to go back to the pack, I wish there was a way for me not to return. It burned my heart greatly knowing that I have to return to a strange world my father placed me in.

"I ain't going back, if not now, maybe tomorrow" I shook my head biting my lower lip as my footsteps filled the woods.

A few minutes passed by, at that point, I realized that I had really wondered deeper. With the image of the thick woods in front of me, a thought of me getting lost struck my mind and I knew it's time for me to head back to the pack.

Suddenly, I heard a sharp footstep behind me. Thrilled by the sound, I turned around but saw no one except some leaves which swirl indicating that a presence just passed by.

"Who are you?" I inquired with trembling lips. I scanned around but saw no one.

"Whoever you are, you need to stay away from me!" I yelled like a maniac, my heart began to beat very fast.

Instantly, I heard a sound behind me, u turned around and to my terror, a wolf stood few feet away from me, it tongue let out and an evil look planted in it eyes.

"Home sweet home" the wolf spoke and I felt my body collapse in shock.