Chapter Thirteen

I awaken again this morning with Caleb on my mind. I haven't seen or heard from him in several days. He hasn't been at breakfast or dinner. It isn't like him to even go a day without talking to me. His mother keeps saying he is handling pack business. I haven't seen his father either. I get myself dressed and head down for breakfast. I get off the elevator and I can smell Caleb. He must be down here. I enter the dining hall and he is sitting at the table with his mother and brother. I hurry in and hug him. Then take my seat. Caleb I've been so worried I haven't seen you for days.

"I've been really busy handling pack affairs. If you don't mind could you meet me in the Alpha's office after breakfast."

He gets up quickly and rushes out the room. I look at his mother. Have I done something to upset him?

"No, dear. He wants to talk to you about some matters that need to be discussed behind closed doors."

Ok, Ma'am. I understand. I hurry to finish my breakfast. I don't want to keep him waiting long. I excuse myself and head to the Alpha's office. The door is open when I get there. Caleb is sitting behind his father's desk. He looks up at me and motions me to come in.

"Shut the door behind you and come sit here."

He points to the chair across the desk from him. So, I do as he says.

"Erica, have you put any thought to when you would like to get married?"

Is this what they wanted to keep hush, hush. Maybe they don't want everyone to know our plans yet. Caleb, I really hadn't thought about it that much yet. I figure we have plenty of time.

"I think the sooner the better. Like next month at the latest."

Honey what is the rush? I haven't seen you for days and now you want to rush the wedding.

"Erica, you have noticed my father isn't well. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. We have been able to keep it a secret from the pack. It has only been told on a need to know basis. The doctors haven't given him long. I'm having to take over as Alpha for now. If my father survives until after our wedding. There will be a ceremony announcing me as the new alpha and you as our Luna."

Caleb I'm so sorry. If there is anything, I can do to help you and your family in anyway just let me know. Why are you taking your father's place and not the Beta?

"I will be the new Alpha soon enough and my father insisted on me taking his place and not the Beta. And there is something you can do. I need you to go about life as everything is normal. Start planning the wedding. If anyone asks about my father just say he has a bug."

Ok, I will. At least I have already found my dress. If you want to make things easier and just have a small wedding.

"That might be for the best. Just have family and our pack elders to witness. We will announce the wedding maybe the day before it happens. Are you sure you will be ok with doing it that way?"

Caleb all that matters is that we are married. It doesn't matter when and how. Just that we are joined together.

"Erica, I love you. My family will really appreciate this. I'm so sorry we are having to rush the wedding. Everything is being rushed because of my father's illness. I wanted you here with me after I found out you are my mate but I didn't want to take you away from your family so soon."

I love you too, Caleb. And I understand the urgency of getting married. I stand up and walk around the desk. He stands up. We embrace in a tight hug and then kiss. I've missed being held by him. But I need to get to work planning the wedding. I will see you later, honey, muah. I blew him a kiss as I walk out the room. I should be excited about the wedding but his father being sick makes it more depressing. I arrive at my room and Luna McClay is sitting on my bed.

"I hope you don't mind I went ahead and let myself in. Caleb called me and said you agreed to a wedding in about a month. I want to help with what I can. It will help me keep my mind off of everything else. You are soon to be my daughter-in-law and the packs new Luna."

I will appreciate any help you want to give me. I'm worried about becoming a Luna at such a young age. I'm only 18.

"Don't worry I will still be here to assist you. Any questions that come up I will answer them for you. I will not leave either of you hanging. We are family and our job is to keep our pack safe and the town operating like a well-oiled machine. As my husband always said. Right now, Caleb is under a lot of stress being thrown into this position so fast. But he has been training for this job his whole life and he is starting to get a grip on everything."

I was glancing over the calendar at my desk. Luna McClay, how about a wedding on the Fourth of July weekend? The 4th is on a Saturday.

"Erica that sounds great. The whole town will be celebrating the 4th and the wedding of the future alpha and luna. While we will be having a quiet wedding. We could even set fireworks off after the wedding and we can set off a huge fireworks display after the wedding as celebration of both. But that's not quite a month from now. Will that be enough time for you?"

Yes, between you and me. I'm sure we can handle it. She hugs me.

"What would you like me to start with?"

If you can just make sure that the pack minister is available that Saturday evening. I'll let you know if I need anything else. Thank you so much. How is the Alpha if I may ask?

"He is hanging in there. He is a fighter. I know the news to him has to be very upsetting. He always talked about how much he would love to have grandchildren to play with and spoil."

I'm so sorry. I'm looking forward to having kids but I don't know how soon Caleb and I can make it happen. The doctor did want to talk to me about birth control. But I declined it. I guess it is something Caleb and I need to talk about.

"Yes, you do need his input. It is a decision you both need to make together. I don't want to rush you two into parenthood before you want it just to make the Alpha happy. I need to let you be. You have a lot of planning to do."

Thank you for your help and I will talk with Caleb. She left my room. I grabbed up my phone.

"Hello"

Mom! It's Erica. I have some news. Caleb and I are getting married July 4th, in the Blue Moon Palace Chapel.

"My darling, so soon. Is everything ok."

Yes, we are just ready and can't wait to be married. I would love if you and Katie could come by and help me pick out some shoes and a veil."

"I would love too"

And mom only tell people you have to about the wedding. We are trying to keep it small and quiet.

"Ok Erica. It was so good to hear from you and especially with great news."

Bye mom, I Love you and I'm looking forward to seeing you.

"I love you too, Bye.

"Hello"

Katie, it's Erica. I'm getting married and I need my maid of honor.

"Oh, oh, I'm so excited. When, Where?"

The evening of the fourth of July. At the Blue Moon Palace Chapel. I need you and my mom to meet me here in a couple days. They are going to bring in shoes and veils for me. And bride's maid dresses for you. They don't want me seen out purchasing these items. We are keeping the wedding simple and quiet. So please don't tell anyone else.

"I promise I'll only talk to your mom and you about it."

Thank you. Oh, crap. I need to tell Caleb. His mom and I decided on the date. I've got to go. Bye.

"Bye, girl."

I drop my phone and run out of my room down the hall. How could I forget to tell Caleb that his mother and I had picked a date for the wedding? I hope he isn't mad and also that he approves of the date. I jump into the elevator and push 2. The door opens and I quickly walk toward the Alpha's office. Caleb's smell is getting stronger. I get to his door and knock.

"Come in"

I open the door and quickly step inside and shut the door behind me. He smiles when he sees me. I walk over to him and plant a kiss on his lips. I have a surprise for you.

"You do. What is it?"

Your mom and I have picked a day for the wedding. The evening of the Fourth of July.

"That sounds perfect."

We will have a tuxedo fitting at the palace. If you like or had you rather wear a suit? Since we are keeping it low key. My dress is very simple so a suit might look best.

"A suit will be fine. I can get me a new one. I think I'll ask my brother to be my best man. I have a few more things to do and I'll meet everyone at dinner. Ok."

Ok, see you there. I head on down to the dining room and Luna McClay walks in just as I do. We exchange smiles and take our seats.

"I have talked to our baker. I told him we will be having a small celebration on the evening of the fourth and would like to have a tiered cake. And that you would be getting with him about flavors and such."

Ok, do you think he will keep quiet that it is a wedding cake?

"If he wants to keep his job he will."

She winked at me. I smiled back at her with a little snicker. Caleb comes walking in and takes his seat next to me. The servants start moving in with our food. With it being Friday, we are having seafood. We finish our meal and Caleb takes my hand.

"May I escort you back to your room. I know I have been so busy lately. I feel as though I have been neglecting you. I've gotten into the swing of things now."

I understand you have been under a lot of stress you had to step up to the position fast. And yes, you can walk me to my room. As we turn around the corner to our elevators, I notice that girl, Leah peeking around at the end to the hall. I ask Caleb. Who is that girl down there?

"Don't worry about her. She is an ex-girlfriend. Remember I told you I had a longtime girlfriend. That is her. Leah is her name. I've told her you are my mate and to stay away from us. She is our Beta's daughter. Our Beta is my father's best friend."

We arrive at my room. Would you like to come in?

"Why yes Ms. Taylor I would, he snickered."

What is so funny?

"Me calling you Ms. Taylor. I was just thinking how it's going to be calling you my wife. I'm so looking forward to our wedding. You make me so happy."

You make me happy too. I'm so glad you are getting use to the job. I've missed you. He pulls me over to my bed and we sit down.

"I've missed you too. Would you like to mess around? I don't want to push you into anything if you're not ready. Nothing more than what we have already done."

I'm fine with that. I want to be as close to you as I can get. Before I know it, he is out of his clothes and sliding under the covers on my bed. I stand up and start taking my clothes off. I see him watching me. Like he is studying every move I make. I turn my back to him and take my bra off. Then turn around to see him biting his lip trying to hold back the excitement that I can see growing under the covers. I bend over sliding my panties off.

"Now that's a view I can get use to."

Caleb! I said surprisingly. I slip myself under to sheets and slide over next to him. He immediately starts kissing me, while running his hands all over my body. I wrap my arms around him massaging his massive muscles. I'm so aroused and I can feel his erection pressing hard against me. I want him but we shouldn't yet. We only have three weeks until our wedding. I decide to return the favor he gave me last week. I push Caleb onto his back and sit on his chest facing his legs. He is quiet not knowing what I am about to do. I stroke his erection a few times. Then I lean down and run my tongue from the base of his dick to the tip of its head and take it in my mouth taking in as much of it as I can. I keep moving my head up and down his massive shaft licking it every time I come up to the head. I'm getting so wet sucking him. I can hear him moaning and breathing so heavy. I feel him insert a finger into my pussy. I gasp as he starts moving it in and out. I start going faster on his member. He starts going faster fingering me and playing with my clit. OH MY GOD. I want to scream out. He gave me another orgasm. He doesn't stop. I keep licking and sucking his cock. I fill the head widen and it starts throbbing. He is cumming. He lets out a loud moan and grunting noise. I swallow and lick his member again before I stop. He stops fingering me. I lay back down beside him in bed. He wraps me in his arms.

"That was so good, Erica. You are so tight. I wanted to turn you around and slide you down on my cock so bad."

Soon honey, very soon.

"I'm looking forward to it."

We lay here in each other's arms for it feels like a couple hours. Just talking about things. So how many kids do you want.

"I'm not sure. I know I want at least two. How about you."

I'll have as many as you want.

"That's my girl. Wanting to please your man. I guess I need to get to my room. I don't want anyone to see me coming out of here before we are married. I love you, Goodnight."

Goodnight, Caleb. I Love You too.