Saving Leah book 2 of the Luna fighter

Updated Chapter 1   Carla’s P.O.V   I always try to train at least four or five times a week just to keep up my technique and stamina, but when I have a new challenger I like to train every day. I have a new challenger to fight in a few days, so today is the start of my official training and I invited Eppes along to help me try out a few new moves. She always loves helping me train, especially if it helps her learn how to kick someone's ass in a shiny new way. There was still a lot to do before the fight, but the date that had me on edge the most was Leah’s birthday. She would be turning eighteen and that meant two things would happen, firstly she would shift for the first time and secondly it meant that she would be able to find her mate. I honestly don’t know which one I was more worried about, but I already knew that Brandon was dreading her meeting her mate. We both wanted her eighteenth birthday to be special and had already brought most of her presents, but there was one present that Brandon wanted to give her before school tomorrow and I thought it was a great idea as neither of us could wait any longer. I was currently in the kitchen, grabbing a drink before I went to meet Eppes when Leah came walking inside after her run and I knew straight away that something was troubling her, I just didn’t know what it was and that bothered me. Leah and I shared everything, we never had any secrets, but something was on her mind and she hadn’t told me about it. Maybe she would tell me today, I thought as Leah looked over and smiled right at me. Oh s**t, I knew that smile and I know that she was up to something when she used it on me like the way she was doing now, but what could it be?   Leah’s P.O.V   Ever since mom announced that she had an upcoming fight a few days ago I had only one thing on my mind and that was to go and watch one of my moms fights. I knew I would be worried about her the whole time I watched her and I knew it could be scary, but seriously how scary could it actually be. I mean every time I see her after a fight she doesn't have any wounds or any other marks on her, but then again she is a werewolf so she heals really fast. I have been wanting to watch mom fight ever since I was sixteen and I’ll be eighteen next week, so I want to go now, I just hoped they would let me. I headed to the kitchen after my run and was thankful to see mom in there getting a drink before her training. She looked a little worried at first, then she seemed to be content, but then I gave her my best smile and she just started chuckling.   “What Leah, what do you have up your sleeve now?” Mom asked, shaking her head at me. She knew me so well.   “Well mom, I’ve been thinking and since you have a fight in a few days I thought now would be the best time to bring it up. Iwanttocomewithyouanddad….” I said, rushing out my words.   “You what? Slow down and tell me again because I didn’t understand a single word of that, even with werewolf hearing.” Mom said, making me take a deep breath.   “I want to come with you and dad, to watch you fight. Now I know what you’re thinking, that it could be scary for me, but mom, I’ll be eighteen next week and well, if I don’t like it then I won’t go with you again, but I do want to watch you fight at least once.” I replied, giving her my best puppy dog or rather puppy wolf eyes. Please say yes, please say yes, please, I repeated in my mind, hoping that if I said it over and over it would come true.   Carla’s P.O.V   Is this it? Is this what had been on her mind and worrying her for the past few days, wanting to come watch me fight? Brandon and I had tried to keep her away from that world and some of the unsavoury characters that went with it, but how could I tell her no when she would be an adult soon. I sighed trying to figure out the best way to talk about it when Brandon walked into the kitchen and from the look on his face he heard what Leah wanted.   “Leah, I know you want to watch your mom, but how about I make a deal with you? There's a UFC fight on TV tonight, if you can sit down and watch all of it without turning away or changing the channel then you can go with us. Do we have a deal?” Brandon asked, but Leah rolled her eyes.   “Dad, it's not the same and you know it, but yes, we have a deal. I’ll sit through the whole show and watch it without turning it off or turning away.” Leah replied, grabbing an apple as she left the kitchen. Brandon and I smirked at each other knowing exactly who was fighting in that match and how brutal it was going to be. Brandon shook his head as he came over, wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his nose in my neck, inhaling my scent. No matter how long we were together I would never stop loving this feeling.   “So are you ready to go out there and train? Have you thought about the moves you want to do?” Brandon asked and I nodded. I knew he loved me and I loved him, but when I had a fight coming up he was all business, so as to not distract me and keep me safe. He knew how important fighting was for me, even though he was a little protective of me when it came to me getting hit, but he knew what would happen.   “Yeah, I have. Eppes should be out there soon and I’m about to head to the gym now.” I replied, kissing him softly. At the start of our relationship Brandon wanted me to fight and I didn’t want to, in fact I thought that was all he wanted, but after I left him the roles were reversed, he didn’t want me to fight and I wanted to. After I left Brandon I found that fighting was the only thing I truly enjoyed as all the other jobs I tried were so boring to me, but fighting gave me a rush, it gave me a purpose and I loved every second of it. I headed out of the kitchen and went straight to the pack house, thinking over everything that had just happened. I really didn’t want Leah to watch me fight, but I also knew that if she really wanted it bad enough she would find a way to be there, so I would allow her to go, but only if she succeeded in watching the show tonight. I also knew that if she got too scared Brandon would get her out of there so fast it would give everyone whiplash. I got to the gym and saw that Eppes was already there, warming up and stretching.   “Hey girl, are you ready to train with me?” I asked and Eppes just smirked. She was always up for a good fight, which was actually how we first met, fighting each other.    “You bet your ass I am, this could be fun. Hey, have you got everything for Leah’s birthday next week?” Eppes asked, making me smile. It never ceased to amaze me how quickly and easily she could change subject.   “Yeah we have and Brandon even got her the canary yellow jeep she has been wanting. It's been so hard not to give it to her, but Brandon can’t wait anymore and is giving it to her today before school starts tomorrow, besides it's the last day before summer, so she can drive it to the beach with her friends.” I replied, smiling and taping up my hands.   “Alright then, let's get this training started. I’m itching to try these new moves out.” Eppes said, jumping up and down on the spot. I laughed as I finished taping my hands up and got into my fighting stance. I didn’t need to warm up as I had already done it on the way over here with a light jog and some stretching. Eppes and I stood facing off against each other and then began sparring, trying out all the new moves and showing each other something different. A few hours later, after doing all the backflips, flying kicks, elbowing the ribs, punching and everything else Eppes called it a day, leaving me in the gym alone. I decided to carry on with my training and moved onto the punching bag for a few minutes to cool down. I was punching left and right when Leah walked in and sat down to watch me, just like she had done when she was a little girl.    “So what time is the fight and when are we going?” Leah asked, making me shake my head.   “Have you watched the UFC fight yet?” I asked, suddenly noticing the time and how long I had actually been in here for.   “Yes mom and not once did I look away or change the channel.” Leah replied, just as Brandon walked into the gym. I looked at him and he nodded, confirming what she had just said.   “Leah, you are allowed to go, but on one condition. If at any given time you get scared or feel uncomfortable, then you must let me know right away and I will get you out of there fast. I still don’t like this one bit, but a deal’s a deal and you held up your end, so we’re going to let you go this time.” Brandon replied and Leah excitedly jumped up and down.   “Thank you, thank you, thank you, daddy.” Leah said, hugging her father.    “Now hold on a second, Leah, we have something we need to show you before dinner. Come on, let's head to the garage.” Brandon said and Leah suddenly looked very nervous and worried, like she had done something wrong and we were taking her to see what she had done. We walked with her to the garage and the whole time I could feel how nervous Leah was getting, but I knew that as soon as she saw what it was all her nervousness would disappear. We stood at the garage door and Brandon pressed the button on his keychain, while I covered Leah’s eyes, making sure she couldn’t see anything. The garage door started opening and Leah managed to get out of my hold and started looking around, but the door wasn’t fully opened so she couldn’t see anything yet. The door opened fully and her eyes landed on the canary yellow Jeep Wrangler, making her jaw drop as soon as she saw it.   “Is….is that for me?” Leah asked, turning to face her father and I.   “Happy early birthday, baby girl. Do you like it?” Brandon asked and we both started chuckling.   “YES, YES I LOVE IT!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I LOVE IT, DADDY!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU MOM!!! I LOVE YOU!!!” Leah screamed, jumping up and down. Her bright green-hazel eyes were shining brightly as she looked at her early birthday present. Leah ran and jumped on her father and I, hugging us tightly.   “Now I know tomorrow is the last day of school before summer break, so you will be able to drive it.” I said, as Brandon tossed her the keys to her new jeep.   “Come on, let's get inside we need to eat and your mom needs to get a hot bath to relax her muscles after her training.” Brandon said and Leah nodded, still looking at the keys in her hand. Brandon held my hand as we walked back inside with Leah a few steps behind us and then I heard the garage door start to close. I turned back and saw Leah grinning from ear to ear as she pushed the button on her keychain.