SHE'S THE LUNA I WANT
Chapter 3

JACE.

Zero spent a long time running around and playing with Amara’s wolf, whose name we didn’t evenknow.

Amara and I came from different packs, which means mindlink doesn’t work between us and ourwolves. Although Zero could sense her aura and her emotions, like the excitement she felt at themoment, there was no way to communicate with them.

But despite that, our wolves seemed to enjoy each other's company so much that I didn't evennotice that we had run too far from her dormitory. I wanted to tell her to turn around, but I had noway to communicate with her, so Zero just followed her around.

We had been running for some time now when my mother's words dug into my head.

Jace?"

'Mom..."

“It's dinner time. Your dad will be here soon. Where did you go?’

“I went for a run. I think I will miss dinner tonight. Can I make it up some other nights?’ I had no ideawhy I didn’t tell her about Amara’s shifting. Maybe a part of me just wanted to be the only one toknow at this point.

“Are you okay?’ She asked, her voice laced with worry.

“I am. I just want to be alone for now. Tomorrow night, my mind won't be mine alone anymore oncethe whole pack’s mindlinks are passed on to me."

“I understand. Be careful, okay? I will set aside food for you."

“Thanks, Mom."

“I love you, Alpha.’

“I love you too.’ I smiled at the warmth of her voice before I cut off our mindlink.

My mother, Luna Clair Galhart, had never seen me pass the little boy that clung possessively ontoher arms, and although it did suffocate me sometimes, I knew she meant well and had always mybest interest at heart.

When Dad finally decided to retire from being an Alpha the moment I turned eighteen, Mom wasagainst it. She thought I was still too young to have the responsibility of an Alpha. Not that shethought I was not capable — she just didn't want to push and force me into taking responsibility if Ididn't want to. But I wanted this.

And good thing that Dad couldn't be swayed.

He was banking on me, and it was now all up to me to prove to my mother that I was prepared tobe one.

This Alpha title was the reason I spent my whole life trying to excel at everything I needed to do toprepare myself for this day, and I never allowed any females around me to throw me off track.

I have a loving mother and a smart younger sister. For the time being, having them as the onlyfemales in my life was enough — until I met my fated mate.

Zero stopped running all of a sudden, his paws firmly gripping the ground so he wouldn't crash intoAmara’s wolf as she was already slowing down.

We let her run in front of us so I could see the whole perimeter and make sure she was secured.She must be tired as we've been running and playing for a long time now.

I immediately shifted back into my human form and walked around her until I ended up in front ofher. I didn't miss her wolf's eyes as they lingered on my c*ck and I couldn't help but chuckle before Icrouched down to the ground.

"Eyes up here, kitten." I put my hand on her wolf's jaw and tilted her head. "Are you tired? We'vebeen running for a while now. You can rest.”

I was not even done with my words when Amara shifted back into her human form.

Her eyes rounded before she slammed her body against mine, and it caught me off guard. Ourbodies stumbled backward, but my reflexes were fast enough to secure her in my arms and catchour fall. Our bodies were pressed against each other, with her arms in between our chests.

"I'm naked.” Her voice croaked.

She threw herself on me to prevent me from seeing her naked, but the problem was that my d*ckwas also naked. And I wasn't sure it could remain flaccid in the position we were in.

I nodded my head before I closed my eyes, while she stayed still, laying on top of me. "I know thereare clothes somewhere here. I'll pick up one but I need to stand up.”

She moved her body away from me, and I pushed myself off the ground without opening my eyes. Ionly had them open when I was already standing and was sure that she was out of my peripheralview.

I had no problem with nakedness. I'd seen females naked — on the few occasions that I'd been inbed with them and during ordinary days, when they had to shift or during training. I was sure itwould be the same case for Amara, but I wanted her to be comfortable and not think I was takingadvantage.

In time, she would get used to being naked around males as she had shifted already. And if shebecame an Alpha, it would be an inevitable thing to do.

I hissed at the thought of her being the only female and naked in a swarm of male warriors. Shemight be a future Alpha, but she was my little kitten. And I couldn't believe she was growing upalready.

I rounded the area until I was able to replace a spot where clothes were left. There was only one set. Itwas a good thing that the shirt was too big for her, enough to cover up to her thighs.

I came back to where she was and found her sitting with her back against the tree and her legspulled up against her chest. She rested her chin on her knees as she hugged them. It was great thatshe crossed her ankles, covering her private parts from my view.

"Here," I told her as I handed her the shirt. I was already wearing shorts.

"Thanks, Jace." I heard her mumble while I walked to the other side of the tree and rested under itwhile she put on her shirt.

"What's your wolf's name?" I asked.

Hog

"Beautiful name. And she’s beautiful too.”

"Prettier than me?" She inquired as she took a seat beside me.

I chuckled as I snaked an arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer to my side. "As pretty asyou. No need to be jealous of your wolf."

She laid her head on my shoulder as she let out a soft cackle. "Well, Zero is more mesmerizing thanyou."

"Aha! Now that's not fair! I tried to make you feel good, and you couldn't return the favor." Isnickered before my hand slid down to her waist and gently pressed my fingers against her softskin. I knew she was ticklish on this part.

Her giggles rang in the air as she squirmed beside me. "Stop..."

But it only made me press my fingers harder onto her skin and begin tickling her while my otherhand held her shoulder, keeping her from getting away from me as we laughed together.

Her body kept squirming and moving until her ass landed on my lap. My arms automaticallywrapped around her waist and pulled her closer.

I stiffened when I realized what I was doing and the position we were in.