Clara's POV
I do not know what my responsibilities in this back will be as they used me as a warrior in my previous pack. Although I was the Luna of that pack, no one respected me.
My mate got up early this morning and left me to sleep. We were busy all night. I don't know where he got the energy to get up so early. Perhaps I should go and look for him and ask him what my role in this pack will be. However, I am starving, and I think I should go and look for food. s*x can be a lot of exercise. Our wolves were hungry for each other, and I felt a little ashamed of everything we had done the previous night. I hold my head high, knowing I have nothing to be ashamed of. Ryder Black is my mate. At least he treated me like a mate and took me to his bed. I must watch my heart because I cannot afford to fall in love again with somebody who does not love me. I made that mistake once, and I will not make it again. I already made one enemy, Ryder's ex-lover, Sarah. I think her name is Sarah.
I take a shower and get dressed. I don't know where Ryder got all the clothes from, but the whole cupboard is full of clothes for me. I know it is for me because it is my size. I want to start training today. I pick shorts and a sports bra to wear for training. I'm about to walk out when my mate walks into the room. Ryder looks at me and frowns.
"You are not leaving the room looking like that. I know my men will never touch my Luna, as they respect me too much, but I would prefer you only wear those revealing clothes when we are training by ourselves. When we train with the packmembers, I want you to wear sweatpants and a T-shirt. I told you are mine once I entered you. I am sorry, but I do not like other creatures looking at my mate. Not that I say my men will, but I'm not taking any chances because my wolf is jealous and will not like it. Usually, I can control my wolf, but only when he is around you. I cannot control him. You should know that our wolves cannot control themselves around each other. You know how wild last night was. Not that I'm complaining. It is the best s*x I had in years. I'll leave the room and let you get dressed. Otherwise, we cannot come out of this room today. However, s*x is a good exercise." Ryder grins.
I blush as I feel my desire for him pushing up in my body. I know he can smell my arousal.
"You better get out of this room before I lose my wolf." I say. Ryder smiles as he looks at me. He knows it is not only my wolf who he turns on.
"If I did not have a meeting, I would have taken you up on your offer. However, the WHC is here. They want to talk to me about my nephew. They know that we have struggles. I hope my nephew didn't complain to them about me taking his mate. You should wear a dress and come with me to the meeting. You are the Luna of the Pack and should come with me. Besides, I do not trust Sarah near you. That stupid b***h will do anything to get me back. However, she's not our problem right now, as the WHC is waiting for us. Please hurry up, little one. We don't want to keep them waiting. I know they always want to prevent war, but sometimes one war cannot be prevented." Ryder says as he walks out the door.
As the Luna of the pack, I feel I should look like a Luna. I know I am younger than Ryder. I have to look more mature. So I decided to go with a business suit. I put my hair in a bun on my head. Pick a black skirt and blazer with a white blouse and black shoes. I put on makeup, something I never really do. However, I do not want my Alpha to feel ashamed of me.
As I leave the room, Alex, the Beta, looks at me with approval. He took me to the study, where a meeting would take place. I walk in, and Ryder smiles at me. I can see that he also approves of my new look. Perhaps Ryder was afraid that I would wear something too revealing. Maybe I should have, but I think he would have taken me out of the room, not worrying whether the members of the WHC were there or not.
I see the members of the WHC, as well as my Noah and John, his beta. Everybody stands up when I enter the room. I know the WHC are older wolves and hybrids who still show respect to women. Noah, however, does not get up. I know Noah lost a few brownie points by not standing up.
"So this is the Luna in question. Noah says that your mate stole you from him." The older man says. I can feel Noah staring at me, but I don't look at him as I look the older gentleman in the eye.
"That is not true. I was Noah's Luna for a year, and he never touched me or completed our mate bond. Instead, he had an affair with one of the omegas in the pack. Her name is Zaria. He believed that I was not good enough for his pack. I am a hybrid and not a pure werewolf. I am with Ryder Black because I want to be with him. Besides, he's pack in every respected me. They treated me as if I were rubbish!" I say.
I don't say anything about Noah trying to kill me. That revenge is mine, and I do not want WHC to take action against him. We all know it is against the law to kill anybody from your pack, whether they are a werewolf or a hybrid. The law is very clear on that.
"You broke your bond with Noah before you took your new mate. I cannot see that you have done anything wrong. And if you choose Ryder Black as a mate, it will be your prerogative. Noah Black, you have wasted our time, making us come here. If a war between the two packs breaks out, it will be all on you. Noah, you are not a good alpha. You think werewolves are better than hybrids, although we, as a council, have already proclaimed that everybody is equal. We, therefore, forget to intervene with any Thunder River Pack business. You lost your mates because of your prejudiced ways. This meeting is dismissed. If you thought that we would give you back your mate, you are making a big mistake. You made the mistake in the first place by rejecting her as your mate. You also did not respect the mate bond. We heard enough. We forbid you and your pack to put your paws over the borders of the Thunder River Pack. Ryder Black has every right to protect his property against you and your pack. You will be responsible if you have issues with Ryder's Black and there is war. Noah Black, we hereby throw out your claim to Ryder's Luna's mate as their bond is sealed, and she has chosen him," The head of the WHC says.
Alex walks them out to their cars as Noah and Ryder stare at each other.
"This is not over, old man! My mate will get sick of you. You are too old for her. However, she makes me sick! Thinking of her sleeping with you makes me want to vomit. However, before I kill her, I will have my way with her. I won't kill you yet. I will make you look at me having s*x with your mate!" Noah says.
"Listen, Noah, you are nothing but a child. You know as well as I know that you cannot kill either one of us. You are too much of a coward. You are not strong enough. Tell your father I'm coming for you and him." Ryder says.