Convincing The Luna Queen

Hi everyone! I'm currently writing my first werewolf story. I hope you'll come with me on this journey. I won't start posting chapters until I'm nearly finished writing as I know how so many readers appreciate regular updates. Please add this story to your library so you'll be the first to know when updates have begun. I'll be adding character info in here too. In the mean time, here's a little sneak peak! “Are we expecting company?” I question no one in particular. “No honey, please sit down.” Mum replies as the four of us take our usual seats. Eliza next to me, dad across from me and mum next to him. Mum takes a deep breath. I can’t take the suspense any longer. “Are you guys getting a divorce?” I blurt out as everyone’s eyes flick in my direction. “No bud, your mum and I are happily married.” Dad answers. “Then can someone please hurry up and tell us what’s going on before I develop anxiety?” “There’s something we need to tell you both.” Mum eyes are on her hands in her lap. I take a gulp of boiling hot tea as I wait for her to explain. “We’re werewolves.” Dad says before mum can say another word. I spit the tea out and some escapes through my nose. It sprays all over the table and I watch as a droplet runs down dad’s nose. Hysterical laughter escapes my scalded throat. “You’re f*****g with us, right?” I say once my laughter has subsided. “Watch your language.” Mum snarls. “I think my language is the least of our worries. This has to be a joke. The supernatural world doesn’t exist and you know I love reading about it.” “He’s telling the truth.” Mum replies and dad holds her hand below the table for support. “Sure, next thing you’ll tell us is there’s such thing as mates.” I roll my eyes at their lies. My parent’s side eye each other. “Hang on a second. Is this why you’ve never let us have relationships?” Eliza chimes in. It doesn’t escape my notice that this is the first time she has participated in the conversation. “Exactly darling. Finding your fated mate is a precious thing. We didn’t want you to hurt anyone or get hurt in the process before you find the other half of your soul.” Mum explains. “I still don’t believe you. Shift into your wolf and prove it.” I demand. “We can’t do that here son, we are prohibited from revealing ourselves to humans.” Dad claims. “That’s why we disappear on Sundays. We go into the rainforest to shift, our wolves go for a run together.” Mum adds. “So there’s no romantic walk on the beach then. Wow, I feel like our whole lives are-“ I begin to say angrily. “A gigantic lie.” Eliza finishes my sentence. I make eye contact with her and notice her silent tears running down her cheeks. “Wait, don’t people get their wolves when they turn eighteen? Is this the only reason you’re telling us now? My birthday is on Saturday!” I slam my fist on the table making everyone flinch in fright. “Were you ever going to tell us or was it just going to be a big surprise for me hearing voices in my head?”