No One's Luna
Chapter 5

I fling open the door right as the person on the other side is about to pound on it again and theyend up punching me in the nose.

"What the actual fuck Luke, seriously! What is your problem!” I start rubbing my nose aggressivelyand his eyes go wide.

"OMG Ellie I am SO sorry!” He says as he starts busting out laughing, realizing what just happened.Luke pulls me into his muscular arms and shushes me. He knows I can't stay mad at him while he’shugging me.

"Ok, let go of me, you big goof,” I try to claw my way out of his arms until he finally lets me go.When I am finally on my two feet, I stomp my foot and cross my arms like a toddler.

"What happened to you last night? I scored a touchdown right before halftime. I wanted to talk toyou after my parents walked me across the field, but you were nowhere to be found. After the gameI would have called you but my dad took away my phone yesterday morning for texting you duringthe meetings.” He's seems worried, but also upset with me.

I uncross my arms and walk towards my bed, sitting on the edge.

“I know. I am so sorry Luke! Leia was really wanting me to shift so she can finally run and it soundedtoo good to pass up!” I am really hoping that my half-truth will just be accepted.

"Ok, I believe you, but I don't think you're telling me everything,” He looks at me like he's trying tosee inside my head. "Wait, you shifted? How did it go? You didn't do it alone, did you? What doesshe look like?" His smile grows and I am happy that he is as excited about it as I am.

“Luke, she is amazing, and so beautiful, I can't wait for you to see her!” I almost jump off my bedremembering our run and her reflection in the water.

“I can't wait either, I'm sure her and Jack will get along as well as we do!" He looks at me like he issad we aren't mates.

His gaze shifts and then he quickly walks over to where my dress is hanging on my closet door,changing the subject.

"Wow Ellie, is this your dress?! We are going to turn some heads tonight huh! His eyebrows startdancing at me and I laugh at him.

Of course, I'm going to the dance with Luke. We have gone to every dance together since the eighthgrade. Tonight, we will be riding in a limo along with Colin and Victoria and a few of the otherfootball players and their cheerleader girlfriends and mates.

I am dreading the drive to the dance. I can't be that close to Colin and I definitely can’t watch themall over each other all night. He will for sure know we are mates the second I come close to him, ifhe doesn't know already. This will be a night for the books.

My mom helps me get ready, because she begged me to let her. She does my hair in loose curls,and I tuck the left side of my hair back so that my tattoo can be easily seen. It is of a Lily and coversmy entire shoulder. She does a really pretty burgundy smokey eye, that really makes my green eyespop. Then she finishes off my makeup with a matte nude lipstick, a little peach blush and highlight.I put my dress on, which is a spaghetti strap A-line in a deep burgundy shade. I love this colorbecause it makes my eyes and tanned skin look phenomenal. The dress has a slit all the way up tomy thigh. It hugs my waist and shows off all the right muscles on my body from all of my training.The bust has a deep v plunge in the front that shows just enough cleavage without being too slutty.The shoes are nude strappy heels that are perfect for enhancing my long legs. Maybe I should startputting more effort into how I look. I have so much confidence for the first time in my life.

Mom just stands there in awe and I swear a tear just left her eye. She takes a deep breath andushers me out my old bedroom door at their house and down the stairs.

Walking down the first few stairs, I see Luke talking to my dad. My dad of course looks up and givesme his proudest smile.

"You look beautiful dear.” He winks at me and I just smile back

Luke whips his head around, and his jaw just about hits the ground.

“I curse the Moon Goddess for not giving you to me as my mate Ellie Miner!” I can tell he is beingcompletely serious, and his mouth snaps shut.

We both stand there in shock at his sudden outburst. I raise a brow at him and then we both justlaugh. We both know that we would not last a day as mates. I like us as friends and I just hope thathe can be satisfied with it as well.

“I love you too Luke, thank you.” I make my way down the stairs to him. When I reach the bottom,he walks over to me and reaches his hand out. I place mine in his and he pulls me close beforeleaning into my ear to whisper.

“Seriously though Ellie, you look stunning. I am so lucky to have you as my best friend and my datetonight.” He pulls back and brings my hand up to his lips, kissing it ever so softly. Honestly, if he hadbeen my mate, I wouldn't have minded it.

My mom makes us go outside where Luke's mom is and they take way too many pictures of us. Wesay our goodbyes when the limo arrives and get in. We are the first to get picked up since myparents’ house is so close to the border. It's the farthest away, so it just makes sense.

We drive around for a while picking up other couples from their parent's houses. Last stop is ofcourse the Alpha and Luna's house. We have to pick Colin and Victoria up from there, I could gag atthe thought.

Luke can tell I am growing more anxious, but he probably thinks it's because I am not used todressing up. Or that I feel uncomfortable with all the looks and whispers I am currently getting fromthe others in the limo. They have never seen me like this before, so it's odd. Luke puts his hand onmy bouncing knee and kisses my temple, which instantly calms me.

“They are whispering because they are jealous, Ellie. You are the prettiest girl in this limo tonight.They know their boyfriend's and mates are staring at you, instead of them.” His hot breath raisesgoosebumps as he quietly speaks into my bare neck.

I suck in a deep breath and he kisses my neck before grabbing another shot.

Yes, that is bothering me, 1 am not going to lie. I don't like the attention, or do 1? However, what noone realizes, is that Colin is my mate and he doesn't even know it yet. To lighten the mood one ofthe girls plugs in her phone and starts playing music while her boyfriend starts pouring shots foreveryone.

After the first round goes down, my nerves begin to settle and I'm able to enjoy myself. I sing alongwith everyone else and for a moment, all of my worries are taken away.

Next thing I know, we are pulling up. We all have to get out to take pictures at the Alpha and Luna'shouse before heading to the dance. It is tradition for our pack. I'd rather stay in here though, andtake more shots.

We all pile out of the limo and stand on the front lawn waiting for the future Alpha and his date tocome out and walk down the steps. Luke squeezes my hand when he feels it start to shake. Let's getthis over with.

Luna Amara turns around to face Luke and I, smiling and bringing her hands up to her mouth.

Her heels clack on the stone pathway as she makes her way over to where we are standing.