Forbidden Mate

Seven

Today is a new beginning of our relationship and a new beginning for me as his Luna. A new phase in my life starts today and I both dread it and look forward to it.

I woke up with kisses raining down my neck, unlike how he used to wake me until just yesterday. I used to be awoken by him tapping on my shoulder or my legs.

"Good morning, daddy," I chirped, nuzzling my face against his chest. He got some muscles on his chest. The hardness of his chest was just right. He might have the perfect chest I might have ever seen (all the chests I've seen belong to my favourite models.) At least for a chest lover like me, it was pure bliss to feel a cope of such a perfect chest.

"Get up, little girl! I'll introduce you to the pack today," he gave me one last kiss on my neck and forced me into the bathroom.

"Wait, are you serious?" As I was being dragged again, I screamed in excitement. I jumped into his arms and gave him a big hug before slamming the door in his face. I happily got ready for the day, wearing a cute fitted dress paired with casual shoes. I opted for makeup because I don't feel the need for makeup.

I made my way to the den after I was ready. Daddy had already prepared us breakfast and was dressed in his formal Attire as usual.

"Come here," he pulled the chair for me. "And call me Draven." I wasn't expecting him to say that so suddenly. He wished for me to call him by his name. It served me as a reminder that I can’t refer to him as “dad” or “daddy” anymore, except we are alone.

It might be upsetting for him to have his daughter as his mate. I know how hard it was for him after he lost mom. Even though he doesn’t show it, I know deep down he longs for his mate. He might have wished to meet his second chance mate many times. Even though it upsets me to admit it, it’s a reality that he might have certain expectations of his mate. And I don't think I come close to being his ideal mate.

He deserves someone who is not a half-matured girl but a strong woman to be his Luna.

We are his mate. We are his Luna. No one deserves to be by his side more than us. My wolf growled in anger.

Do you know why I was containing my feelings inside me for so long? Because we had no future. Now that our relationship has changed, I can see even more clearly why we can’t be together. I know the reality and it's time we face it. We are walking on a thorny path. He might have accepted me as his mate but his pack might now accept me as their Luna. Will they let the daughter of their Alpha be their Luna? No! This might create a rift between him and his pack. I explained my worries to her, though being the stubborn ass she is, she got angry at the pack before even meeting them, saying that they will accept her, no questions asked.

Why wouldn't they love us? We are their Luna and they will accept us as such. She growled. I expected such a reaction from her.

You don't understand. It was okay if it was just the two of us but now it's different. I don't want him to be ashamed of me. I would rather he keep me here forever so I can live in this bliss without anyone disturbing our peace. I spilled. My wolf, who doesn't understand the predicament I’m in, just repeatedly growled at me for thinking like that. I wish I had such a simple mind. Then my mind would not be filled with such worries.

"What's wrong?" Dad asked with a frown.

"Nothing. I was just sounding out your name in my head," I smiled to cover up my worries. Thankfully he didn't notice that I was bothered. He replied with a simple “Oh” and asked me how it sounds in my mind. I teased him by saying it sounds bad and he laughed at that saying, he would make me fall in love with his name.

Just like that, we spent the breakfast chattering away.

"Are you ready to meet the pack?" He said, nuzzling my neck. This is how mates bond with each other. He was treating me like a mate, which made me delighted. With his gentle touches, the troubling thoughts in my head vanished.

"Yes," I said, "let's go."

"Let's go," he chuckled and led me out of the place I have lived my whole life in. We crossed the fields I was free to explore and walked through a small cave to step out into the woods.

I was expecting to feel like a Disney character, feeling giddy to see the world and all but my reaction was the opposite. I feel happy to be out but I found the mountains, open fields filled with wildflowers, and rivers more beautiful than the land with nothing but woods that stretch on for miles.

If anything, the woods made me uncomfortable and gave me a massive headache. I clenched my head, wondering what the poor trees do to deserve my hate.

"What happened?" Daddy asked.

"Ah, I have a headache," I told him honestly. Daddy frowned in worry and placed his hand on my forehead. The pain vanished into thin air as if it never existed in the first place.

"How do you do that?" I asked curiously. He froze for a second at my question.

"Mates have a magical touch, remember?" He flicked my forehead and criticized me for not remembering the magical touch of a mate.

I wanted to point out that mates' presence just soothes the soul, it doesn't heal them or do anything to lessen the pain but he was already walking away, urging me to follow him so I left my thoughts untold.

I ran after him, telling him to slow down. He mockingly laughed at me when I failed to continue at his face. Eventually, he slowed down for me when he saw me struggling hard. Or the reason for his action might be my pouting face.

Damn those long legs of his and damn my short legs!

"Just how small steps do you take?" He mockingly asked. His eyes lit up with teasing intent.

"Why don't you just carry me if you want to walk faster," I huffed in frustration. He took my words seriously and picked me up in his arms.

To describe the situation well, I was hanging down his wide shoulder like a rice sack. Blood rushed into my head so suddenly it left me dizzy.

"Put me down, daddy. I didn't ask you to carry me like this," I screamed, earning a slap on my butt.

Oooh, daddy is freaky. My wolf tooted. I want him to spank me too. She added.

I scrunch my nose in distaste. This wolf has lost her damn mind. She thinks she is human.

I'll leave his ass if he ever spanked us in wolf form. I commented.

What's wrong with him spanking me? I want to be spanked too. She roared, criticizing me for being selfish and wanting to keep daddy to myself.

What the hell! Do you hear yourself? Wolfs don't get spanked. If you want it that much, ask daddy's wolf to spank you. I grunted.

You just wait and watch. I'll have both daddy and his wolf spanking me. She huffed and disappeared.

I realized we were still in the woods. We have been walking for a while now, with nothing but trees in the line of sight.

"How long before we reach the pack, daddy?" I asked him.

"I told you to call me Draven," he slapped my ass again. "We're about to reach the training grounds. All the pack members must be already there as per the instruction."

My heartbeat shot out when I heard the faint sound of people talking.

"Put me down," I told da… Draven. He complied with my wishes and lowered me to the ground. I clutched his hands in mine for solace.

It was nerve-wracking to meet so many people when I have been living alone for all these years.

Draven seems to notice my hesitation because he pulled me closer and whispered, "you just have to stand by my side. I'll take care of everything else."

His words put me at ease to some extent. That little bit of assurance his presence made me feel was enough for me!

We entered the clearing hands in hands, instantly gaining everyone's attention. The pack members greeted their Alpha before they shifted their curious eyes toward me, while I stood there like a stone with my mouth hanging open. There were thousands of wolves in the open land.

Is that normal? I asked myself. It was hard to believe that the pack was this big. I had a feeling there were going to be fewer than 1000 members. While I was astounded by how big the pack is, Draven pulled me onto the little stage up front.

"I have summoned you here to introduce you to my mate, and your Luna, Alora Reid," he kept me close to him as he introduced me to the pack.

I blushed when he introduced me to the pack as his Luna and not as his daughter. The crowd hollered and cheered. Unlike how I presumed the first meeting with the pack to be filled with criticism, I was accepted by them without any intention to raise a voice against me. It would be a lie to say that I was not glad the pack accepted me with open arms. I was delighted to be accepted by the pack.

“Let’s have a feast to celebrate this day,” Draven shouted to the crowd, who in return hollered wildly and chanted, “Yes.”

The crowd hysterically howled at the sky to thank the Moon Goddess for sending their Luna to them. It was such a heartwarming scene that it made me tear up.

I couldn't put into words what I was feeling at that moment. I was glad, excited, proud, and scared all at once.

I was glad that the pack accepted me, excited because I was looking forward to getting along with everyone, proud because of my mate, and scared for what the future has in store for me.

Draven soon dismissed the pack members and ordered them to prepare tonight's feast, and asked the pack’s Beta Female, Delaney, to remain behind.

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