Merciless Luna

Chapter 5

*Raj’s POV*

“You’re wearing that?” I heard Maya question me as I left the bathroom. I had a pair of boot-cut jeans on that were a little loose, hiding my curves and a simple t-shirt. I had combed my hair and left it loose and looked myself in the mirror, frowning confused. “I don’t get it?” I replied back. Maya rolled her eyes. “Why would your wolf even let you out in these clothes” she retorted as she went to the dresser. I shifted on my feet, not sure how to respond. “Aha! This would look amazing!” she said gleefully as she turned around and threw clothes at me. I grabbed them and look at her in disbelief.

“I can’t wear this are you crazy?” She had given me a red halter top that exposed my midriff a bit, and what looked like jeggings? “I’m very crazy...to see you in this. You can wear the denim jacket you were grabbing with this outfit. Now go change shoo shoo” Maya replied as she shoved me back into the bathroom. I groaned as the door closed behind me. I knew I wasn’t getting out of this one. I was just relieved that I would only be at the party for maybe an hour tops before I had to catch a cab home. So maybe a little discomfort wouldn’t be so bad. I changed into her clothes and stepped out, grabbed my elbow with my other arm and looked away, feeling embarrassed. “Oh dear Goddess!” she gasped in awe as she walked around me, looking me over.

“Hot damn Raj why were you hiding this?” she asked, smacking my ass. I yelped and put my hands behind me, shielding myself from another potential smack. “Probably for this exact reason” I snapped slightly. She laughed, pulling my arms away from my ass. “Listen honey, if you have it flaunt it. Just because you’re showing it doesn’t make you any less of a woman or a w***e. Have fun, live a little, enjoy yourself” she lectured me. I smiled slightly. I’ve only known her for a week, and it feels like we’ve been friends our whole lives.

“So you never told me her name” Maya cut my train of thought. “Who’s name?” I asked confused. “Your wolf silly...what’s her name” she asked curiously. Sighing, I sit down on the bed, looking for my calf high boots that have a bit of a heel. “I don’t know” I mumble as I started zipping them. Maya furrowed her brows, not understanding what I just said.

“What do you mean you don’t know?” she asked me. I sighed and groaned, not sure how that was even possible. "I don’t know Maya. I never shifted; I haven’t felt her presence. Hell, I don’t even know if I ever will” I say exasperated. “That’s unheard of” Maya said thoughtfully. “Maybe Colton can figure out if it’s ever happened before to other wolves?” I looked at Maya for a moment. That actually didn’t sound like a bad idea. The fact she didn’t look at me with disgust was also a plus. “I feel like a weirdo” I sighed. Maya chuckled as she grabbed my arm, pulling me off the bed. “Listen, some people hit puberty late, right? So maybe you’re late on hitting your wolf puberty. For now, let's forget about it and enjoy your birthday ‘kay?” I nodded and smiled as she dragged me out of the dorm.

*Arkyn’s POV*

I sighed for the hundredth time as I sat here, ignoring the stares of practically every unmated she-wolf that mingled in this so-called party. Colton assured me the ladies were on their way, and for some reason I was interested in meeting this new wolf. I’ve lived here my whole life, and not once have I heard of a new wolf living in our area all these years. I wonder if what she says is true? Colton suddenly walked towards me with that annoying huge grin on his face.

“My little lady just told me they are a few minutes away. Excited?” he questioned with an unusual glint in his eyes. “Hardly” I gave him back boredly. He rolled his eyes and suddenly perked up as the duo entered the party. It was only 6 pm, the moon hasn’t even risen fully and it was already getting dark out. It was getting darker earlier these days, signaling that winter is around the corner. Suddenly I felt like I was punched in the gut from the intense aroma that filled my nostrils. It felt warm, inviting, like warm vanilla sugar and just a hint of cinnamon. I’m sure this is what Colton had mentioned before, but for some reason my wolf stirred from his slumber howling in my head. I shook my head, hoping to quiet him as I searched the room for the aroma. When my eyes landed on her, I felt my blood run cold. Her hair was as dark as the night, but what was odd was her eyes were almost as black as her hair. She wasn’t pale either, giving her a somewhat exotic look. I felt the twitch and my pants were starting to feel tighter. I couldn’t get my gaze off of her. Why! Why can’t I stop looking at her? A sense of dread washed over me as my wolf snickered, almost tauntingly ‘we found her’. “Oh no. No...no I refuse” I whisper as I stood up from the chair. This attracted Colton’s attention, and he and Maya were giving me funny looks.

‘All good boss?’ I could hear Colton through the mind-link. ‘Is that her?’ I couldn’t help but question. I could see the tugging on the sides of Colton’s lips as he gave me a half smirk. Damn this Beta of mine. If it weren’t for us practically being family, I would skin him alive for putting me in this predicament. Suddenly I saw Colton whisper something into Maya’s ears and Maya grinned. Oh dear Goddess, these two are the worse. “Hey Raj, let me introduce you to someone” Maya said as she practically dragged the poor woman this way. She was looking around, shifting uncomfortably, and looked so awkward it was cute. Wait, cute? Snap out of Arkyn! My eyes couldn’t help but trace her silhouette. The halter was pushing her chest up, exposing her stomach slightly. Her hips were wider than her body, giving her an hourglass shape. Her legs looked so long they were to die for. I could feel my breathing getting a little erratic as they got closer. I couldn’t show her that she was making me feel this way. I refuse to acknowledge it. There was just no way this new she-wolf could turn me on. No other wolf could, so why her? ‘She’s ours’ my wolf growled. ‘Take her...mine!’ he snarled. ‘No, she’s not’ I snapped back at my wolf. ‘Mate you fool! ‘he whispered until I pushed him to the furthest part of my mind. No, I can’t have a mate. I refuse to be tied down to someone, knowing that if that person were to suffer, I would suffer worse...knowing that if I were to lose someone that precious, my own life would be lost. I am an alpha, and I must survive in order to protect my pack. If I need to mate, I'll get a chosen mate, just for the sake of an heir, but a fated mate. Never!

Colton grabbed my arm, pushing me forward slightly. “Raj, this is Arkyn. Arkyn, this is Rajeira” Colton introduced. Rajeira? What kind of name was that? But the way it rolled out; her exoticness only intensified even more. She looked at me, and it felt like she may have been embarrassed. I contained myself from forming a smile.  I will not show weakness in front of this new wolf.

“Uh...nice to meet you” my thoughts were cut off as I heard her voice. Soft, yet with such a hidden authority behind it. She extended her hand, and I’m assuming she wants a handshake. A handshake wouldn’t do much harm right? I pursed my lips for a moment, until I saw her gaze falter slightly, as if looking dejected because I didn’t reach out my hand quick enough. “A pleasure Rajeira” I replied, reaching out and grabbing her hand. The moment our hands connected I felt such a sudden jolt of electricity I actually held my breath, my eyes betraying me as they widen. She quickly pulled her hand back, rubbing her palm nervously.

“Sorry...this is a bad idea. I have to go. Maya, it’s getting late I need to go home and see my mother” Rajeira spoke, a hint of nervousness in her voice. She must’ve felt the zing too, but the way she reacted was almost as if she was disgusted by it? Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but a part of me actually felt hurt she pulled her hand away. Maya pouted at her, getting all whiny “But Raaaaaajjjj....we just got here!” she protested. Rajeira smiled somewhat and shook her head. “If somebody didn’t have a problem with my outfit we would’ve been here earlier. So sorry but I need to go. It was...nice meeting you Arkyn” she turned around and quickly hurried away. I couldn’t help but look at her hips as they swayed, her ass bouncing slightly with each step. Heaven have mercy because I nearly died that night.