The Luna's Pure Heart

Chapter 9- Just Breathe

(Malcolm pov)

That f*****g asshole omega, he thinks he can have what is mine? I have wanted Eleanor Winters since I was thirteen years old.

Seeing her grow more and more f*****g beautiful each year. I had a feeling she was waiting to find her mate, but her confirming it a few days ago drove me absolutely insane.

I needed her...I wanted her..and now she was mine. My dad didn't like the idea of me paying for her, he is too f*****g soft for this role. I put it off like I wanted to save her, that I actually cared for the girl..but in reality, I want her to beg on her knees, to take everything I have to give her and not say a f*****g word about it.

She will be mine for the rest of her life. That beautiful girl is finally mine to torture, abuse, and f**k until I have enough..which I honestly can't see that ever happening.

Especially after today and seeing her fight back..fuck did that turn me on. I would make her pay for that and in the most delicious way. I will let her have one more night with her so-called "family" and then she is mine for eternity. One more night my sweet Eleanor and then I will have you in my bed and I can't wait...

(Eleanor pov)

After hiding out in the basement for a few minutes we had to finally resurface and get on with lunch and dinner service. Zack was on edge the whole time. What happened really affected him and he kept checking in with me every few minutes. To be honest, I expected that kind of behavior from Malcolm. I thought I had stayed out of his radar all this time but I guess I was wrong.

If we don't leave tonight...I know what waits for me and it will be a living hell. Malcolm doesn't care about me, he just wants to dominate and claim me, not in the mating and marking type of way either. He wants me as his plaything and the mere idea is enough to make me confident that this plan has to work. We went through dinner service the same as usual and talked through our mind link most of the time. Going over the plan to a T as we had to make sure nothing was missed.

Freddy is on patrol at 1:30 am, he is going to have the warriors do a rogue search while we slip by at that time. That will give us enough time to slip out and make our way to the border. At the border there will be a car waiting for us, Helen's friends Jeff and Penny. They will then take us to the other pack safely. First, we have to reject Blood Moon pack and break our bond. That way they can't come to the River Rock territory and take us back.

Helen decided I should shift in the basement before we leave, that way we will have enough time and any sound from the pain I go through will be muffled from the thick walls.

I still haven't sensed my wolf but I feel really anxious. Helen says it could be my wolf but I have no idea...I'm just praying to the goddess it all goes well tonight.

After cleaning up the kitchen and putting away the leftovers we decided to go into the basement and pack everything up.

I wanted to keep my necklace, which Helen said she will put on me after I shift and that was pretty much it. Helen's friend is bringing us spare clothes and we can just get everything else later on.

We all sat on our cots, waiting impatiently as the air grew thicker by the minute. Could everyone else feel this tension or was it just me? Every person I passed I couldn't look in the eye, fearing they might see our plan written on my face.

Looking at the clock, it was now 11:50 pm. I took a deep breath, my fingers intertwining as I bit my lip anxiously. Just then Zack walked over, his arm wrapping around my shoulders as he pulled me into him.

'It will all be okay. I am right here with you.'

He whispered into my link and I nodded my head, resting it against his shoulder as he held me tightly.

Looking around I watched as everyone laid on their cots, no one able to sleep as I studied each person. Helen and Albert laid in bed together, holding hands tightly as he lifted them and placed a soft kiss against her knuckles. The gesture warmed my heart and made me realize tomorrow they could be officially mated and marked. That alone would be worth all of this. The freedom for them to choose and be together however they like.

I dragged my gaze to the twins, the two were also sharing a cot. It looked as if they were talking through their link. Humor on their faces as they told each other secrets none of us would probably ever know.

I noticed Rachel was curled up, her small frame looked so frail and broken. She needed this more than anyone, I don't think she would last a few more years. Her malnourished body alone is such a barrier for her.

Then there was Lucy, she picked at her nails, looking down at her scarred hand as she seemed lost in thought. Something about her stance concerned me. Her eyes quickly darted up, glancing at me, and then looked away just as quickly, not able to meet my gaze. Maybe she was as nervous as the rest of us.

I was lost in thought when I didn't realize someone else must have snuck up on me and began to speak.

'Hello.'

The female voice said, causing me to turn my head around to see who it was. Zack looked down at me, his eyebrow raised as he pulled back.

"You okay Elle?" He asked with concern.

"I thought I heard something, that's all." I spoke softly, thinking I must have been tired.

'You did hear something, it was me.'

The voice said once more, making my eyes go wide as I suddenly felt her...my wolf, she was here. She was here.

'You came.'

I breathed into my mind, speaking to my wolf for the first time.

Zack sat up straighter, smiling brightly as he watched me.

"She is here isn't she?" He asked excitedly as I nodded my head.

'I have always been here.'

She spoke matter of fact, her voice elegant and strong.

'What is your name?'

I linked curiously, feeling her strong presence more by the minute, wow was she strong.

'Kari.'

She responded proudly and I could feel her sitting down, her head held high.

'Kari..it's nice to meet you.'

I said kindly and I felt her tail wag for a brief moment before she composed herself once again.

Helen walked over, kneeling in front of me and took my hand gently.

"What's her name Elle?" She asked with tears in her eyes.

"Her name is Kari." I said with a smile, my senses already growing stronger as I could hear and smell so much more now. I quickly looked over at Zack, trying to see if maybe our mating bond had snapped into place.

I studied him, smelling his cedar and orange scent. It was a little stronger but nothing I hadn't smelled before. He smiled half-heartedly, giving me my answer right there. He was not my fated mate..but honestly, that didn't matter. I still wanted Zack, I would be his chosen mate if he would have me.

'He is a good man.'

Kari spoke again, almost startling me as I forgot she could hear all of my thoughts too. He is a good man..and I think that was Kari's way of saying she would approve of our chosen mate.

'I still want this Zack, if you do too.'

I whispered to him through our link, causing his eyes to shoot to mine. His hands reached forward and cupped my face, pulling me into him and kissed me deeply. Zack's gesture took me back as I closed my eyes, relishing his sweet touch as Helen cleared her throat and the twins laughed. I felt my stomach flip as his touch felt so much more now. My senses heightened and his lips tingled against my own. I knew it wasn't as intense as the fated mate bond could be, but this was more than enough for me. This was exactly what I wanted..he was what I wanted.

"You will have plenty of time for that later." Helen chastised, tisking as she slowly stood. Zack and I pulled away, my cheeks growing red as I nodded my head.

"We better start the shift, it could take a while." Helen added gently and glanced to Albert who now stood and walked over towards us.

"Elle, this is going to hurt like hell, I won't lie." Albert said, placing his hand on Helen's shoulder as I took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

'We are strong.'

Kari said, her words giving me courage as I stood up quickly, taking Zack's hand as he held it tightly. The feel of him warming me gently as I walked to the clearing in our room. We pushed all the beds back towards the wall so there was enough room.

Lucy just sat back, not even moving from the bed as she looked down at her hands. Something was going on with her.

"It's better if you get down on all fours, that way you are already in position." Albert added, smiling softly as I let out a deep shuddering breath.

"Okay, should ....I mean..do I take off my clothes?" I asked nervously, feeling embarrassed all of a sudden.

Helen laughed, placing her hand on my shoulder.

"Maybe just the pants, jeans are pretty restricting." She nodded, looking towards Zack.

He quickly cleared his throat and let go of my hand.

"I will be right over here if you need me okay Elle?" He asked and I smiled nervously at him.

After he walked away with Albert right behind him, I quickly took off my pants and tried pumping myself up. Okay, we can do this, we got this.

"Okay, what next?" I asked Helen, looking at her confidently as I bent down, crouching on all fours.

"Now you go into your mind and hand all control to Kari, she will know what to do. Just relax, and it will be over before you know it." Helen said with a hint of worry. Rachel and the twins walked up and stood next to Helen.

"Make sure you take deep steadying breath,s Elle." Danielle said softly and I nodded my thanks to her as I closed my eyes.

I took a deep breath, going into my mind as I felt Kari there with me.