My Rebellious Luna

7. Avoiding game

MATT POV

Ever since Luke asked me about that file, I have been trying to figure out what excuse I was going to give Luke and Naomi. How to explain that I needed to go to Washougal. I ended up having to tell Luke the truth, he’s my Alpha and I couldn’t lie to him. Naomi was another story. I couldn’t tell her I had to go back into town to pick up a file I left at a female's house. Human or not. She would have my balls in a sling. Luke was kind enough to ask me in front of her to go into Washougal to get a file he needed. Not before telling me this was the last time he lied to anyone, especially one of his pack members for me.

I love Luke but he is the embodiment of a goodie goodie. I couldn't believe it when he told Jordan and I that he was close to giving the pack to Alpha Adam until he found out that Luna Rose was the reason this pack still exists. I had known my parents came from her pack originally, but I assumed he had moved here due to the alliance, not as a gift to her. I almost called him an i***t. Until Lex reminded me that he could easily kill us and we would deserve it.

My wolf Lex is very old school. He constantly scolds me for my “unprofessional” behavior. He insists I call Luke and Jordan Alpha and Beta when we are “working”. It’s like having my dad in my head. A version of my dad that swears and orders me around. Or try to anyway.

When I reached Becky’s house I noticed all of her lights were off and it didn’t look like she was home. It was only eight in the evening and she could still be working. This was a perfect opportunity to sneak in and get the file without her even knowing I was there. I took the key from it’s hiding spot under the flower pot on the windowsill. Even after I told her it wasn’t safe to keep it there, she still put herself in danger.

After unlocking the door, I put it back reluctantly and walked into the house. I looked around for a few minutes before I saw the file on her desk with a postit on top. I picked it up and read the note “Houdini’s crap”. I couldn’t help chuckling at how cheeky she is and has always been for that matter. Looking around, I made sure there wasn’t anything else I had left behind before heading out.

UNKNOWN POV

What would the Gamma of Golden Moon be doing in a human’s home? He knows where the spare key is and invites himself in as if he owns the place. They must be familiar with each other. It may not seem out of the ordinary, but wolves don’t get that close to humans unless they mean something to them or have some type of relationship. I personally wouldn’t give them the time of day. There is a reason I chose to live in the city next to humans. Yes, it has its drawbacks, but it also has its perks. I might not think much about a Gamma visiting a human, but there is someone out there that finds value in whom a high-ranking wolf beds. She might even be his mate. Even if she’s not, that kind of information has more value and that’s all that matters.

BECKY POV

Spending the weekend with my family reminded me why I should appreciate them. Maybe all I ever saw was the judgement because I was always there and only focused on the negative. It actually felt nice to talk to my parents and tell them what I had going on. It didn’t feel like an inquisition for once. Oddly, the second I got back to Washington it felt as if I was finally home. It felt as though I belonged here and I missed it. Seeing Letty happy to have me back also felt gratifying. Even if she was only happy because she had five graduation shoots booked this week and needed help.

I already felt better about the changes I’ve made in my life. A part of me was regretting not telling my parents about being pregnant. Not only did I not want them to worry or insist that I go back home, but I also felt like it was too soon. I never understood why women waited until they had passed the first trimester to announce their pregnancy. Until now. I have many thoughts going through my mind right now. Am I ready? If I see Matt again, should I even bother telling him? What will my brother think once I tell them? Being busy at work is the only distraction that pauses those thoughts and I welcome more work at this point.

I’m usually home by six but after the two shoots we had, we needed to go back to the studio with the clients so they could take a look at the proofs. We didn’t end up going home until well after eight. The first thing I noticed when I walked into the house and put my camera down on my desk was that something was missing. I had placed a file on my desk, intending to return it if he ever showed up. I never imagined he would use my spare key to come retrieve it. He was taking this avoiding game super seriously. I never pegged him for that type of guy, Then again, my last boyfriend didn’t seem like the type of guy that had a bachelors pad and a home where his wife waited for him. I’m beginning to think I’m a magnet for trash men or all men are trash. I’ll figure it out some day.

Tomorrow is my day off and I plan to spend it doing things that make me happy. After having an unnecessary amount of pancakes that I will probably see come back out before they are processed properly, I’m going to the lake. My brain is in need of some zoning out. There isn’t anything better than a few hours chasing some squirrels that refuse to be my models. I need one more week of ignorance before I allow myself to start answering some of those big questions that are roaming around in my head. I may not want to chase Matt down but he needs to know. By then I should have an ultrasound or some kind of proof that I can show him. The last thing I need is for him to think I made up the pregnancy to keep his sorry ass.