His Reluctant Luna

"Oops, sorry it's in my bag," I fished out the ring, and put it on.

He looked at me with narrowed eyes.

"Can we have dinner now, I am starving?" I spoke.noveldrama

"Please," I repeated.

The random restaurant which I had chosen was good, but it was the most awkward dinner of my life. We barely talked, and Mark was upset. I spent the entire 20 minutes thinking about how to broach the subject. Was it appropriate to break up during dinner or after it? Perhaps later, I was going to break his heart. The least I could do was, let him eat in peace.

"You are going to break up with me, aren't you?" Mark said as soon as we were out and walked through the alley towards my car.

I was supposed to say something, but I could think of anything.

"Mark, let me explain," I squeaked.

He sighed and shook his head in disappointment.

"I am sorry, Mark, I know I have hurt you; I need to tell you this, Mark, you need to understand."

"No, Alice, it's not relevant at all," He snapped angrily and turned into another alley.

"Why won't you listen to me?" I was on the verge of tears.

"Fine, tell me." He folded his hands and leaned back against a wall.

I took a deep breath," You are a great guy, Mark, and I love you. But then I met someone, trust me I did not want this to happen.... But I could not stop myself from getting involved. I am a terrible person... I cannot be with you, Mark, you deserve better. I am sorry."

"Have you slept with him?" He said in anger tone.

I was not sure what to say. God, why was this so hard?

I nodded.

He was quiet for a moment, "Is that why you had been avoiding me? Everything was perfect until you left for your vacation. You had been lying to me all this while." He looked hurt, and I could not stop the guilt which was inundating me.

"I am sorry Mark; please believe me I wanted to avoid doing this to you."

"Do you love him?" He suddenly asked.

Did I love Lucian? Did I even have a choice? My wolf was already in love with him.

"Yes, I love him," I said through tears.

"Did you ever love me, Alice?" The pain in his voice was tearing my heart.

"I do love you, Mark, just not in the way you want. I am sorry. Please forgive me."

With shaking hands, I took out the ring from my hand and passed it to him. He stared at it for a few seconds, then took it from me.

"Well, I guess we are done now," he said, running his hand through his hair.

"Hope you have a happy life and see you after your vacation." He said and started walking briskly.

"Mark, wait," I shouted.

He turned to face me. But I was not looking at him. I caught shadows moving in

the narrow sidelines, "Something isn't right.". They were werewolves and I could smell the danger.

"Mark Stop!" I shouted.

He looked puzzled.

In the next moment, I dashed up to him and grabbed his hand.

"Run!"

Before he could utter a word, I was running with Mark huffing to catch up with me. As expected, those wolves followed us.

"Damm you run like the wind," Mark commented as we stopped at a dead end to catch our breaths.

"Shhh, they can hear us," they could even catch our scents. I cursed myself for not bringing enough scent masking vials.

"Mark, listen carefully. We are going to run towards my car...stay behind me."

"Alice! What's going on?" He asked bewildered.

I spotted them approach us, they had shifted into hybrids.

"Holy shit! What are they?" Mark whispered, terrified.

"RUN... get back to the car!" I shouted, throwing him my keys.

I had no choice. Tearing out of my clothes, I shifted and howled in fury as the wolves poured out of the entrance of the streets.

I heard Mark's terrifying scream, then lunged into the lead wolf with a furious growl, ripping his shoulder apart. Two wolves moved to flank me while I fought. The wolves were fast, but not as fast as an Alpha. The next thing I knew, a brown wolf had reached Mark, who was glued to his spot in shock. I caught its tail and pulled him off Mark before he could snap at his forearm.

I screamed in pain as teeth ripped into my side. Instead of trying to pull away, I leaned down and bit him across his nose and jaw. He whined in pain but did not let go, so I used my paws to give him a good kick. That did the trick, he let go, and

I crushed my jaws into the other wolf who had attacked Mark, ripping off his throat.

There was a growl from behind me, and I turned to see another wolf launching himself towards me, jaws open for my neck.

Before he could reach me, another wolf jumped in front of me. He was a huge black wolf, the biggest I had ever seen. With a white streak down the centre of his chest. His eyes were bright green, and he blinked a few times as he tilted his head to the side and sniffed deeply.

"MATE!" I thought. In my wolf form, I wanted to lick and jump all over him. But there were more important things to consider than petting. I realized I had never seen him in his wolf form before. He was simply magnificent.

I dropped to the ground, as Lucian caught the attacking wolf. It howled in agony as his momentum split his guts open, spraying blood on me. He landed hard and did not get up.

I looked over to where Mark was holding his ground, cowering back into the wall against two wolves. Running forward, I distracted one long enough for it to get his throat and rip it out.

The other one was tackled by one of Lucian's beta. I kept my eyes on the threats in front of me. Mark whined behind me and struggled to his feet just as there was a loud crunch. Mark had fallen holding his hand. The black wolf stilled, then turned around and ran back towards me.

I kept my attack pose before the two wolves which had injured Mark. Before they could reach me. One had its throat ripped out and the others were all dead, I could see head injuries and bones sticking out. Lucian had taken care of them.

I looked back at Mark, who was cradling his broken arm.

"No, please don't let it be a bite," I thought as I approached Mark.

"Holy shit! Get away from me, you freak!" He shouted.

"Mark, it's me," I said gently, but of course, he could not hear me. That terrified look in his eyes broke me.

The fighting and snapping continued behind us, thankfully Lucian was taking care of them. I could have licked and cured Mark's injuries if only he would let me. Our saliva has healing properties which can cure minor injuries. But he was unaware that the brown wolf was me.

I heard the diesel engine fire up and accelerate forward. Sparing a glance at the road, I could see one of the roughs in the driver's side, the wolves started to run and pile into the truck as Lucian and his team chased them.

I shifted into my human form as Mark's eyes grew wide as saucers. I was naked

and splattered with blood. I knelt next to Mark, who cowered back in fear.

"Please, don't be scared. I will not hurt you. I can cure you...."

"Don't touch me!" He winced in pain.

"Mark, please, listen to me...." I started to say.

"Get away from me, you devil!" He shouted.

He was bleeding out rapidly; his eyes were drooping and locked on mine, then he

gave one long breath and fainted.

"NO!" I grabbed his head before it hit the concrete street.

I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder, Lucian shifted and had walked up behind me

and put his hand on my back.

"We need to leave before the human police arrive, come on."

"Mark is injured," I whispered.

I felt his jaws tense.

"He is not bitten, he'll be fine. Don't worry." He nodded at his Betas, and soon they were in action. I dressed in the sweats which were thrown at me. Mark was being bundled and loaded into one of their SUVS.

"Where are we heading, Alpha?" Damon asked.

"Jade moon pack, please take us to my pack. " I said before Lucian could reply.

"Please," I pleaded while looking at Lucian. "It's nearer, I can't let Mark die."

I saw a flash of fury in his eyes, then he turned towards Damon. "We'll go to the Jade moon."