Enchanted moon child

This kiss

“She hasn’t turned yet. Her birthday is close, so I can feel the mate pull.”

“Do you feel it too, Olive?”

“At first, it wasn’t that noticeable, but I will admit that it feels stronger today. My birthday is this Saturday so I think that’s when we will really know.”

“That settles it then! I will make you an entire line of Luna clothing, and we will have a birthday bash on the night of your shifting celebration.”

“Make me clothes? Shifting Celebration?”

“ Okay, what is going on here? You don’t know. I am a famous clothing designer, and you know very little or incorrect things about being a werewolf. Where did you come from? What is your story here?”

A part of me knows I am going to have to give a little here. They want me to be a part of this pack and their lives. For the first time, I can’t just dismiss them. Jayce and I could be mates, and I can’t just walk away if we are. Something inside me hurts to even think about it. I feel her hand on my shoulder, and I look up at her face.

“Olive I know I wasn’t introduced to you this way, but if you are the Luna, I will be your second in command. I am a Beta to this pack along with my mate Cedric. Please let me in a little so I can help in any way that I can.”

I surrender at this point. I am in too deep, and my life could potentially have an effect on them. I walk over to the bed and sit down. I feel like my legs are getting weak from my emotions trying to get out.

“I can tell you some of my life, but I am unsure myself on why certain things happened. Actually, I am unsure of a lot of things now.”

“You don’t have to tell us everything all at once. Just please give us a little something to understand your situation. Even just a little to get to know you would be nice, Olive.”

“Well my name isn’t really Olive. Legally, in the human world, it is, but my born name is Gwendolyn. My mom told me not to give my real name, so please call me Olive in the human world.”

Rio blinks a few times, processing what I said. I imagine a hamster running on a wheel in her head just to help my mood from getting too sad.

“Thank you for telling me that go on.”

I look at Jayce as he takes a seat next to me and rubs my back softly. He did save my life and put up with me. Maybe I could let him in just a tiny bit.

“when I was 10, my parents told me our pack wasn’t safe and lost their lives getting me out. I can’t go further into that right now.”

“It’s okay Gwen you don’t have to tell us anything you don’t want to.” Jayce says, still rubbing soft circles on my lower back. I want to continue a little more anyway.

“As for why I don’t know much about the human world despite my time being there is because of my time in the foster care system. I don’t know what the system looks like in other places, but the one I was in hardly covers the minimum needs of children. Out of desperation, they gave me to horrible people. I have been abused from my first family to my last. I have been beaten with hands and various objects. Because I can take a beating, some of my foster parents resorted to starving and even humiliating me. They would do things like not let me shower for days or not let me sleep for long periods of time. None of them wanted me to sit around and watch television, so I was never allowed. Instead, I was used like a servant. What was confusing is that I wasn’t ever sure what I did to be punished, so it wasn’t easy to avoid it. I was fortunate enough to get out of the s****l advances my foster dads have tried. That’s about it. I don’t think I can go further than that.”

I can see tears in Rios eyes. Jayce looks like he has an internal hell fire running through his veins. Rio hugs me, and it catches me off guard. When she lets go, I let out a breath of relief. It is scary letting someone in like this.

“ Let me measure you real quick, and then I will find you something real nice to wear. How about we use the closet for some privacy since your bathroom door is busted in for some reason?”

“Don’t worry about it, girls. I will leave to get ready myself. I will give you privacy don’t worry.” Jayce gets off the bed and gives my hand a kiss before leaving.

Chirp chirp chirp

“Goldie!” I climb further up the bed and pull her box onto my lap. She is so adorable with her sleepy eyes. Picking her up gently, I hold her warm body in my hands, giving her pats on her tiny head.

“A Phoenix? How do you have a baby phoenix?”

“She saved my life and even healed me. She started out fully grown but, for some reason, was reborn.”

“How do you know that she is a she. It’s nearly impossible to figure that out.”

I kiss Goldie’s little head and put her back in the box. She snuggles into the towel and closes her eyes. I guess she needs extra sleep just like a newborn.

“I don’t expect you to understand or believe me. Jayce still doesn’t but I can talk to certain animals. Goldie doesn’t say very much since she is so young, but she told me her name and that she was a mother once before.”

Rio starts to sniff me and look at me suspiciously. I hold Goldie’s box tighter to my chest.

“What?” I ask, feeling uneasy.

“Are you sure you are a werewolf?”

“I’m 100% sure. Both my parents were. They raised me up that way, and the moon calls for me. I never once thought otherwise.”

“Hmmm, I didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable. It would have been perfectly fine if you weren’t. It’s just that werewolves haven’t been known to have any type of companion or familiar. It is a bit unusual, but then again, unlike the human part of the world, our side has no boundaries. I believe you, Gwen, but for your safety, you might want to keep that information in your inner circle. As your future Beta, I want to keep you safe from the wrong people or beings. “

Why does it feel like I have heard that warning before. I think someone in the past has told me to be cautious as well.

“I will just keep that between us then. You can tell Cedric, too, since he is a Beta. Also, I kind of feel bad for what happened earlier still.”

“What happened earlier?”

“Well they kind of wouldn’t let me out of the clinic, and when Cedric said he couldn’t let me out, I hurled a glass jar at his head. I am really sorry and he closed the door in time so nothing hit him. I feel terrible about it.” She looks at me wide-eyed before bursting out laughing.

“Well sounds like he got what he deserves. Now Jayce will get his when I make you so hot every guy will be staring you down.”

“How will that make him pay?”

“ Alphas are some of the most jealous of werewolves. It’s going to drive him nuts.” She starts laughing to herself.

“I honestly have never got to pick out my own clothes or wear makeup. My last foster parents didn’t allow anything form fitting.”

“Can I see your old clothes?”

“Yes, They are super dirty, though. “

“That’s fine. Let me see them.”

I get up and grab them from the bathroom. When I hand them to her, she inspects them thoroughly. Occasionally holding them up to me.

“We will burn these later. Let me get those measurements before we run out of time.”

“ Should I be naked for this? I don’t mind as long as it’s just us in here.”

“No. I am a pro at taking measurements. I can figure out the difference in my head.”

She pulls out the measuring tape from her pocket and starts with my legs. She is quite fast and doesn’t even seem to need to write things down. When she gets to my waist, I have to help pull the shirt in. It feels weird when she gets up to my chest because she needs to know where my n*****s are.

“Wow I think you are a triple D cup. You should help model some of my lingerie for the bigger busted women. Heck, if you weren’t such a shorty, I would say you could be a model for just about anything.”

“ I couldn’t ever do that. I don’t want any pictures getting out of me for my safety.”

“Let me go back to my room and scrape up something for you to wear today. I will make a run to my business and have your room filled with beautiful clothes when you get back. Then, in a couple of months, I should be able to get you more personalized clothes.” She is smiling ear to ear bouncing on her feet for joy.

I give her a small smile and thank her before she leaves. Going into the bathroom, I dig around to see if they have things I need. I find all types of things in a basket for me to use. It’s all travel size, but none of it’s open, so hopefully, they don’t mind me using it. First, I brush my teeth and then apply deodorant. I find some body cream that smells fruity. I apply it all over myself to keep my skin from getting dry. My hair is typically a tangled mess that I throw up into a bun, but I can’t find any hair ties. I hear someone knocking on the door so I get out and open it.

Rio walks in, dropping several bags and some kind of make-up case. I hope she knows that I don’t know how to use any of that. She instantly slams the door shut behind her.

“I know we only have a short time, but I want to give you the full look.”

“You can do whatever you want. I have no idea how any of this works, so I will just have to trust you.”

“Eeek!!! It’s like I have my own life-sized doll.” She shrieks before dumping out stuff onto the bed.

Now, I am starting to feel like I will regret this.

“First here is some underwear.” She hands me some type of lacy strings. I feel puzzled on how to wear it. Maybe she gave me the wrong thing.

“Rio how exactly do I wear this string?” She lets out a giggle.

“It’s a thong, and this part is the front, and the other side is the back.” I slip it on, and it feels kind of uncomfortable, but the material is real light and soft.

“Why do people wear this?”

“It’s sexy and doesn’t show lines under your clothes.”

“Oh, I don’t think anyone is going to see what’s under my clothes anyway. So it doesn’t matter to me.”

“Weren’t you getting it on with my cousin before I came in?” My face heats up again.

“We just kissed is all. I just met him, and I have never, you know, kissed like that before. My hormones must have gotten out of control.”

“Wait a second? Are you a virgin?”

“Yes, It was something I had to fight for growing up with so many pedo perverts. After being surrounded by men like that, I never felt any desire to be s****l or vulnerable with anyone. With Jayce, it's different.” She hands me pants, and I put them on. They are tight jeans that I am not used to. Kind of comfortable, actually, and for once, they are not too long for my short legs.

“I will say Jayce will take good care of you. He is possessive and a little controlling, but he would never force you into anything. He is very respectful, just more on the dominant side, is all.”

“Strangely, I like it. It makes me feel wanted and takes the pressure off of me to make any moves.”

“This shirt has a built-in bra. Try it on so I can see if it fits right.” I take the shirt from her. It’s a thick material and is super white. It has a halter top that crises crosses at the top and ties around the back of my neck. Once I get it on, I adjust my boobs so they sit in it safe and secure.

“How does this look? I turn around and show her.

“Damn! You look so hot. I can’t believe all of that was just sitting under that shirt you were wearing. Let me fix up your hair and makeup real quick.”

“I have never put on makeup before.”

“Don’t worry, I can teach you how to do all these things. Right now, I will just enjoy the times you let me do it.”

She sits me down at a small vanity in the room and plugs in a curling iron. She grabs out different types of makeup and tells me about it. When she is done, my lashes look long, and I have a light pink shadow over my eyelids. She also gave me something called a lip stain to keep my lips tinted red. Now she is putting goop in my hair and curling it. She is just doing the ends since we are pressed for time, and my hair is so long and thick.

“There what do you think?”

I look in the mirror and hardly recognize myself. I look like some of the popular girls in school.

“Thank you so much, I love it!”

“Here are some wedges to go with the outfit.” I slip them on, and it feels weird being taller. I would say they are around 3 inches high. It is actually kind of fun trying to keep my balance. I feel like I’m playing some kind of game. I look over and see Goldie in her box.

“Oh no! What am I going to do with Goldie? I can’t take her into the human part of the world it’s too dangerous.”

“I got you, girl. I can take her everywhere I go, no problem. I am really good with animals.”

I pick up Goldie and hand her over to see if she is fine with Rio. She starts to chirp happily, and I sigh in relief.

“Looks like it’s settled then. Thank you, Rio, for everything, really.”

“What are cousins for?” She says, petting Goldie.

There is a knock on the door, and Rio opens it just a crack.

“Jayce are you ready to see your hot date?” My heart starts to race, and my palms feel sweaty. Butterflies swirl in my tummy, making me feel anxious. I stand up straight and wipe my hands on the butt of my jeans. I can hear him huff, probably annoyed that she is blocking his view.

“Come on, Rio, we are running late.” She gives him a death stare, and he changes his tune.

“Yes. I am very ready to see my hot date.” Rio opens the door, and he steps in. I feel like I wouldn’t be so nervous if Rio didn’t make such a deal out of this. I can feel myself blushing the moment his eyes hit me. He bites his fist, and his eyes go black. He walks around me like I am his prey. It’s not hard keeping an emotionless face since I have no idea how to feel right now.

Finally, he stops in front of me.

“Beauty you are a goddess. Please let me know if I get to handsy. It’s going to be hard keeping them off of you.”

Me a goddess? I might look nice, but I don’t feel like I look that good. I never imagined someone as perfect as him would say something like that to me.

“I will, Can we go now?” I don’t know where that little girl voice came from. I hope it didn’t sound stupid.

“I don’t know. I might need a minute.”

I grab his hand and start pulling him towards the door. I just can’t handle the tension any longer.

“Get it together. I am starving!” I say. As hard as I am pulling him, he has only moved one step.

“As you wish, Beauty. Stay close. I can’t promise my jealousy won’t get the best of me. Rio, please keep in touch.”

“You got it, Alpha.”

He wraps his arm around my waist, holding me close as we walk out of the building. I try to take in all of the intricate carvings around the walls and archways, but I keep getting interrupted by all of Jayce’s growling. Every time a male even looks in our general direction, he goes off.

Finally we made it to a small car garage where the car he was driving yesterday is. I must admit it is a beautiful ride. He opens the door for me, and it’s hard to hide how giddy it makes me. When I was a little girl, I had little princess dreams of a prince doing that for me. This may be as close as it gets. As he walks around the car, I calm my smile down. I don’t know why, but I still can’t seem to let myself be emotionally vulnerable. I don’t feel like he would use my happiness against me, right?

“We should have enough time to go to a breakfast diner. Does that sound okay to you.”

“Anything sounds good to me at this point. I can’t remember the last time I ate.”

“Let’s get going then.”

I grab the side of the seat, expecting him to pull out really fast, but surprisingly, he backs out gently. Once we were out and turned down the dirt road, he slammed the car into park. It feels like something is wrong. Looking out the window, I don’t see anything. In a weird way, I can feel Jayce’s emotions going wild. It feels like they are my own emotions. I have never felt a connection like this before.

“Jayce?” He nods his head like he is talking to someone else. He isn’t even acknowledging me in this moment.

“Jayce what is happening?” I try again.

“Gwen can you drive?”

“Yes, I can even drive stick.”

“Good listen to me. There are intruders on the land that can be really dangerous. I need you to scoot to the drivers side and lock the doors as soon as I get out. Keep the engine running and drive down that road until you get to the high school if anyone you don’t know comes towards you. Only let Rio in when she gets here no one else. I will be back as soon as I can.”

“No, you can’t just leave me. Take me with you!”

“You haven’t shifted, yet it's too dangerous.”

“I don’t want you to get hurt.”

“I won’t.” He says, leaning in for a kiss. I don’t try to kiss him back, though. I am too upset that I can’t help and I feel so powerless again. He ends up giving me a kiss on the cheek but surprises me by leaning over and feathering kisses near my ear. Tingles erupt throughout my body. Then he whispers “Be a good little girl and do as I say.” The words “Good little girl.” Keep ringing through my head. There is a desire in me to hear it again. The door closes just hard enough to wake me from my trance. Blinking a few times, I just now realized Jayce is running back towards the woods. I slide over to the driver seat and check the door. Jayce must have hit the lock button before closing the door.

I think I really messed up here. This might be the last time I ever see Jayce, and I didn’t kiss him. I don’t fully understand the big picture of being a mate yet. Hell, I don’t even know if we are truly mates yet, but I do know I love it when we kiss. I just acted like a brat, and he was still so sweet.

The longer I wait, the more my heart beats harder and faster. What if he is hurt out there, and I am sitting in here like a coward. I ran off on my parents like a coward, and I still hear their screams in my head. Especially now that I am here, it has found its way into my dreams. I can’t be a coward again, I need to do something. I hear the door handle jiggle and I about jump out of my skin. Thank goddess it’s just Rio. I hit unlock, and Rio jumps in, and I hit the lock button. I swiftly pull the lock out with my finger so my door is unlocked. I can tell she didn’t notice.

“Rio please take me to Jayce!”

“I can’t do that. Gwen, he would kill me if I did anything like that.”

“You don’t under stand Rio I didn’t kiss him before he left because I was mad. If he dies, I can’t take that back.”

“Gwen he will be just fine, I promise.”

I feel very upset that she won’t take me to him. I need to make this right. I need to be brave and just go on my own.

“ I ran away while my parents were screaming for their life like some coward. I won’t do the same to Jayce. I will go alone if I have to.” Grabbing the door handle, it starts to open, but before I get out, Rio pulls me back in.

“Gwen you were just a child without any abilities yet. You can’t blame yourself for that. Stay here. it's what Jayce wants, and it’s what your parents would have wanted.”

“How could you know that?” I feel a tear threatening to fall, so I avert my eyes away from her.

“I know that they risked their lives for yours, and it would be a damn shame if you threw it away because you didn’t want to listen.”

I see Jayce coming out from the trees. He looks a little sweaty but not hurt.

“Look he is back!” I point out the window. As soon as Rio looks over, she loosens her grip on my arm, and I take off.

“Gwen wait!”

It's too late! My feet were running as fast as these shoes would allow. About a quarter of the way there, I can tell she isn’t going to stop me. He finally looks up and sees me coming towards him. At first, his face had a confused expression, but he is looking kind of mad now. I don’t care one bit.

“Hey what do you.” I grab his shoulders and jump up, wrapping my legs around his waist, cutting him off. I can see his mouth trying to form words, but I shut them up with a kiss. It’s strong and passionate. He grips my butt in his hands, holding me up for support. I kiss him hungrily, and he finally gives in kissing me just as hard back. Taking in his lip, I tug his lip ring gently between my teeth. When I let go, he slips his tongue in my mouth, and they dance. It becomes more heated by the second. I kiss him like it will be the last time ever. He starts kissing down my neck, and I let out a moan. I swear I would make love to him right here, and now if he initiated it.