Never have i felt so safe and the same time terrified. I could feel Logan relax as he breathed in the scent of my hair.
"Logan i cant do this not yet" I say struggling to get out of his arms. The look on his face made my heart wrench. "Lunch is almost over anyway. I say standing up and grabbing my bag.
"I would like for you to come meet my father" he suddenly says. "He doesnt have much time and i want him to have the chance to meet my mate and future Luna. Ill pick you up tommorow afterschool"
"I cant tommorow" I say. "I have alot going on and i cant miss any of it" i say not wanting him to know tommorow is my birthday.
"Ok maybe the day after then. Riley I want you to be in my life, i will do anything to make this work" he says. We both hear the bell ring signaling lunch was over. "Ill see you latter". He says before grabbing his own backpack and leaving the courtyard,
I head straight to my locker to collect my books for my 3 remaining classes. I groan when i see that Aurora and Tilley but they where over the top.n I just hope logan or Ashley didnt realize my birthday is tomorow.
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The finale bell rang and i ran straight to my lock gathering my stuff for the next 2 days knowing I was not going to school tommorow. My father had been planning some meetings with the elders in the morning and then around lunch time i would shift for the first time.
All I can think about is the hurt look on Logans face when i pushed him away. All I wanted was for Logan to be with me when i shifted for the first time. But i would never admit it to anyone but myself.
"Its your birthday" i hear behind me. I knew that voice and it was Ashley Hall. I cringed and turned to face her.
"Not today" was all i could say. I regreted her knowing because i knew she was going to tell Logan. I grabbed the rest of my stuff and closed my locker door.
"What do u mean not today. Your friends decorated your locker and this is a big birthday for you right, Your about to turn 18 and shift for the first time. Does Logan know yet?" she was rambeling.
"No he doesnt and i would like to keep it that way" I say before walking past her and out the door.
I groan when i see my brother Ryker leaning against his car in front of the school. I knew i was going to have to face him again. I was just hoping it would be latter this evening and I would have some time to think.
"Why are u here" i ask him. "I would be fine to walk home" i really didnt want to do this.
"Riley please tomorow is a big day for you and i want to make this right between us" he says opening the passenger side door for me.
I reluctantly get in and we start heading home. I want to ask him if he knew what was going on with the battlefang pack Alpha so i do. "Um Ryke have u heard about what has been going on with Alpha Brayden"
He looks over at me giving me a strange look "No i havent, its been supper weird lately. He hasnt been to any of our monthly meetings about warriors and board patrols. Just Betta Blake and logan have been coming. WHy are you bring this up, have you heard something" he asks.
"Ashley was telling me he is sick and is not doing well. They dont think he has much time" i say with a shrug.
"Why are you even talking to Ashley Hall. I thought you couldnt stand her or Logan" he says. Well the cat is out of the bag and there is no turning back now.
"Ryker, Logan Hall is my mate"
Suddenly Ryker slammed on his brakes and ripped his car into the closest parking lot. "Get out, get out of my car" he screamed.Without saying a word i grab my backpack and climb out. He burns out of the parking lot leaving me to walk the rest of the way home. It wouldnt be the first time I walked home, but the way my brother just left me on the side of the road just made the walk that much harder.Not wanting to go straight home i decide to go to my favorite quiet place. A clearing not far from the pack house where me and my family live. This is where me and my father decided I would shift for the first time. I lay with my backpack under my head and just watch the clouds go by.Next thing I know I wake up to the feeling of being carried. It was now dark, i must have fallen asleep. I open my eyes and see Auroras father Betta Sam carrying me. I wondered who sent the search party out for me. I wonder if Logan knew i had been missing since after school."Sam" I croak. He looks at me with
"Of course you guys are welcome to come to my birthday and shift" I say my tears have started to stop. Logans scent was so calming i didnt want him to leave. "I am glad to hear it. I know you where planning on taking the rest of the week off from school. I was hoping on friday you would go with me to see my father. I know after today you have been through alot, but my father is getting worse and i have told him about you. He really cant speak but there was a certain sparkle in his eyes" he says. As long as i feel okay myself" i say. He looks me in the eyes and i could see the worry. "i understand, your first shift will be paiunful at first but then once you are in your wolf form it will be like you where never in pain" he says trying to reasure me. "Thank you" i say. "thank you for coming to check on me". I wanted to tell him that he also helped me calm down but i keep that to myself. "I dont want you to worry about your brother he is not going to hurt you anymore. I meant it whe
I suddenly lost my appetite, talking about the argument with my brother has made me feel like i was going to be sick. I stand to go back to the room but my father stops me."Riley sit down and eat your breakfast dont be silly. You are going to need your strength for latter" he says befrore i go back to sit down.He is right after my meeting with the elders and the rest of the pack. I get to do my first shift and our pack goes for my first run. I am glad my father is allowing Logan, Ashley, and Alew to run with us. Yes my trust for logan is not still all there but i am working on it.I finish my breakfast and go to get changed in my bedroom. Before leaving the breakfast bar my father lets me know that the meeting was in about 15 minutes. I hurry to get into something comfortable but also formal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The meeting with the elders went well. They asked about my plans for the
Logan gave me the most goregous gold and diamond bracelet. When the afternoon sun hit it, thebracelet just glistened."Thank you Logan, I love it" I said to him ."Your very welcome" he said just holding my hand. "okay everyone it is time to head back. We are going to ne serving dinner and refreshments. All are invited that includes our guest from the Battle fang Pack" My father announced.We all started heading back to the pack house. Me and logan walked hand in hand in a comfortable silence. When we arrived back it was decorated with baloon and streamers. I knew that Julia and Shannon have been hard at work trying to make today special for me despite the drama with my brother."Happy Birthday Riley" shouted Aurora as she ran up to me. "I cant wait untill you see what i got you" She whispered in my ear."Happy Birthday Ri" Tilley says pulling me into a bone crusing hug."Thank you" i say and Tilley takes notice of my new bracelet."Logan gave that to you didnt he" she whispered. I
The gift my brother got me. I completely forgot about it. "I wont" i tell her."I have to go" She says before leaving. I was happy she was hear to celebrate with us. But it felt off that my brother wasnt with her.I decide to wait for everyone to leave to open my brothers present. I didnt know how i would react and I didnt want everyone to see it."Riley I will call you tommorow" Logan says. He pulled me to his chest hugging me tight. I relax taking in his scent. He kisses me on the cheek and lets go. Him Ashley and Alex leave with a simple wave. I make my way back to my room where i had left the present my brother gave me, I take a deep breath and open it. The first thing i come accrossed is a letter.Dear Riley,I am sorry how i reacted when you told me Logan Hall was your mate. I just want to protect you from being hurt by them. Seeing how he was when you where missing showed me that Logan has really changed. I am also sorry for missing your title assignment. I am greatful that yo
I didn’t get much sleep last night I was nervous about meeting Logan’s after. I lay restless in bed just thinking about what will I say.I finally got up at 10 to start getting ready. Logan said he will be here at 11. I dressed simply in blue jeans and a black V-neck.At 11 o’clock there was a knock on the door. I open it to reveal Logan standing there with his hands stuffed in his pockets.“Hey are you ready to go” he asks as I step out.“As ready as I’ll ever be” I say following him to his car.We get in and the ride is a comfortable silent. Once we get to there pack house I feel like I’m going to throw up. But I know it’s just my nerves. “Breathe everything will be ok” Logan says as he opens my door. I step out of the car and he leads the way.We enter a small room on the first floor. Alpha Brayden is laying on a small hospital bed. I barely recognize him. I have seen him at a few alpha meetings but have never spoken to him.“Riley it’s nice to meet you” Brayden says. “Riley it’s
A few days have passed since seeing or talking to Logan or Ashley. I have turned my phone just so I would be left alone.Today was the first time I have decided to go for a run. I changed into some light weight clothes and headed to the clearing. The walk there was short and the fresh air felt good to breathe in. Once I got to the clearing I striped of my clothing and shifting. It was starting to become easier and less painful. I started to sparingly feeling the wind blowing through my fur. I reached a small creek and decided this is where I will stop.I lay down on my stomach and just enjoy the sound of the creek. It didn’t take long for me to notice I wasn’t alone. I turn my head in the direction of the scent.‘Mate’ my wolf howled at me. Of course Logan followed me here. I get up and stretch and I take off sprinting towards the clearing. Neither of us said a word. Once we got back to the clearing we both shifted back. I got dressed and turned to leave and go back to the pack hous
Logan insisted on walking with me back to the pack house. And on our walk back I text Aurora to meet me in my room so she can help me pick out a outfit so I can look nice for tonight.“I’ll see you at 6 ok” he says once we get to the pack house.“Ok” he pulls me into him I can tell he just wants to be close to me so I don’t push him away.He lets me go and from the door I watch him climb into his car and leave.I rush up the stares to my room and find my two best friends sitting on my bed. They already had a outfit picked out for me.“Go get in the shower we don’t have much time to make you drop dead gorgeous” Aurora said as she dragged me towards my bathroom. I take extra time then usual in the shower shaving legs and all. Once I was out and wrapped in my bathrobe Tilley started curling my hair and Aurora started working on my makeup.It seemed like hours that they where working on me and it was finally time for me to put my dress on. The dress was black with gold sparkle and gold ac