The Summer Moon
Chapter 100 -

Malia

The days that followed Jordan's death passed in a blur. Everyone was suffering, it was as if a fog had dropped over the pack leaving all members in heartbreak. I'd never seen Ty's heart ache in the way it did now, but the more he seemed to hurt the more he leaned into me. We were stronger together, this was something I'd come to know for certain.

The first night after Jordan's death, Ty addressed the pack to let them know the rogue attacks were over, that Jordan's death had been confirmed. I could tell it took everything he had in that speech to hold it together in front of the pack. Then we rushed home and before even making it in the front door the tears came back, forming steady streams down Ty's cheeks. I wrapped my arms around him, his face buried in my hair. His pain washed over me in waves, and together we stayed in the comfort of our own home, passing time with movies and cuddling until finally the pain started to ease.

Ty went back to work a few days later, not that he really needed to. The pack had been pretty uneventful since the conclusion of the rogue attacks but with Jesse becoming the new alpha of the Dark Moon pack in the coming week, Ty was eager to form new alliances with them. His days were shorter, which I loved because it meant I got to spend more time with him each night, and we had finally almost finished furnishing our house.

I, on the other hand, was finally officially being transitioned into the role of luna soon. Ty said we'd hold a ceremony whenever I was ready, but in the meantime Diana had been teaching me my new responsibilities. I loved every minute of it, and then at the end of the day I would go home to Ty and replace warmth in his arms.

Then all of a sudden a week had passed since Jordan's death, and the pack gossip about his name had become a thing of the past. Ty was coming back to his usual playful self, but I could still tell something was wrong because he kept his mind closed from me. I knew he was probably just working through something and he would open up when he was ready, but it was frustrating to feel shut out.

"Morning baby," Ty whispered in my ear and I snuggled further into his chest. The sunlight peaked through the curtains and I squinted, not ready to be awake yet.

"Mm it's too early" I groaned and his chest shook as he chuckled against me.

"Sorry but someone had a busy day ahead of them," his lips pressed to my cheek then down my jaw and I couldn't stop the moan that escaped my lips. But as he pulled back the fog cleared from my mind and I sighed remembering my plans for the day. I had agreed to breakfast with my mom this morning, which she was so adamant about even though I just wanted to sleep in with Ty.

My mom and I had been working on repairing our relationships since she helped us end the battles for the pack, and really was trying to show her support. She was still too nervous around the wolves to come too close to town, but Ty and I went to visit her at her hotel in the city one day. Not that I blamed him, but Ty was sure to keep his distance from her after what happened last time she got too close to him.

So much to my dismay this morning I pulled myself from my bed and put on a nice dress while Ty watched me with the cutest smirk on his face. "Stop looking at me like that," I whined. He was making me want to climb back into bed with him. "What are you going to do today?"

"Mm I don't know, maybe something with Liam. There's no real alpha duties to deal with today, but since you're going out with Alana this afternoon I'm sure he'll want a distraction," he shrugged, leaning back against the pillows. His eyes continued to follow me as I closed the clasp around my neck on the necklace Ty had given me. The silence of his mind was deafening, he was definitely holding something back.

"Is everything okay?" I asked, biting my lip as I felt a wave of nervousness take over me. My hands came to play with the necklace charm and Ty just shook his head.

"Everything's fine," he smiled and I knew I had to let it go. That was all I seemed to get out of him lately.

"Okay, I love you," I said coming back to kiss him gently and he pulled me in deepening our kiss. Warmth spread throughout my body and as I pulled back all my worries drifted away.

"I love you more, have fun today" he whispered, then I turned and headed out to the car, hoping to make the best of this lunch today.

My mother greeted me with a smile like she always did lately, and even if she disapproved of my outfit I would never know because she was on her best behaviour. Obviously she was just trying to get on my good side, but it was nice to not have her nagging me anymore.

"So I have to tell you something," she began as we ate our food and I looked up at her curiously. This definitely couldn't be good.

"Your grandmother and I are planning to move back here, and sell our place in the city. She misses it here too, she only moved to New York to be closer to us. Plus I think I can make my company work from here," she said, her eyes glued on mine and it took every ounce of control I had not to show the shock that I was feeling. She hated it here, why would she want to stay? But the more I thought about it, I realized something. We had only ever gone to New York so my mother could protect me, but with me living here, she would be in the city with only my grandma. Besides, she had been trying so hard to fix our relationship it was clear she didn't want to lose me. This woman had raised me, I had to at least give her a chance. So I gave her a small smile which made her smile in return.

"Then once we've moved, we can officially start your witch training," Training. The thought made of stomach flutter, I was so eager to start. Having these powers inside of me was so intimidating but I was so excited to see what I could do with them. How I could help our pack with them.

The rest of our lunch went smoothly, and my mom was talking away telling me so many stories about what it was like growing up with my grandmother's powers. With each story I became more and more excited to see where my own powers would take my. Finally our lunch came to an end, and my mother returned to her hotel. Then I headed my way back towards town to pick up Alana for our beach day.

Alana and I picked a spot on the beach and spread out our towels. Together we laid back to relax but I was hardly able to because Ty was filling my thoughts, his mind still quiet and as I mind linked him to ask how his day was going his response came as a rushed, "Good, kind of busy right now though." I sighed and decided I needed to distract myself so I turned to Alana, "How are things going with Liam?"

"We're actually going on our first official date tonight," She mumbled quietly, which was strange for her considering she was always so outgoing when it came to boys.

"Ahh Alana this is so exciting!! Where is he taking you? What are you wearing?" I screamed jumping up from where we had been sitting. I was beginning to feel a little bit like Emily when she helped me get ready for my first official date with Ty, but seriously after all this drama Alana and Liam really did deserve the happily ever after that Ty and I had.

Alana blushed as she brushed her hair behind he ear. "He actually won't tell me, but I'm going to wear that cute white lace dress I bought last year for my grandma's birthday but never got to wear," she said and I instantly knew the dress. It was perfect, she looked gorgeous in it and Liam would totally love it.

We spent the rest of the afternoon suntanning on the beach and finally as the day was coming to an end we packed up our towels. I dropped Alana off at her hotel, then headed back towards home where I was hoping to replace Ty. My mind was turning to a tangled mess as I pondered his closed off mind and wondered what could possibly be bothering him. As I turned into the driveway I felt my anxiety kick in, seeing his car already waiting for me.

Taking a deep breath as I stepped outside of the car. I willed myself to be strong as I moved towards the house. Stepping inside, everything was quiet, but a small trail of rose petals lined the corridor. I followed them slowly, leading me to the back door and as I turned the handle and walked into the backyard, my eyes widened falling on the gorgeous flowers blooming in our once empty garden.

"I tried to make it look like your grandma's" Ty's voice caught my attention and I looked up to see him standing in front me, his arms folded behind his back while the biggest smile stretched across his face. He wore those black jeans that I loved so much and a simple white t shirt, his hair perfectly messed up. His scent hit me strong like he just stepped out of the shower and it made my whole body flutter with need. I looked over the garden one more, my heart melting more with each flower. He did this for me? My thoughts began to drift away but I had to will myself to stay focused.

"We need to talk," I stuttered out before I lost my train of thought, and his eyes went wide. "Ty I love this amazing life that you have given me, but for the past few days your mind has been totally closed off to me and I can't help but feel that something is wrong. And I know I'm probably being crazy, but I love you and you make me a little bit crazy sometimes," Ty opened his mouth to respond but I quickly cut him off because I wasn't done. I wasn't ready to here another rendition of everything's okay when it clearly wasn't. "We're in this together, and I've told you that a hundred time so I don't understand why you keep shutting me out. So whatever you're hiding and sneaking around for please you have to just tell me."

I paced back and forth in front of him, the rant spilling uncontrollably from my lips. "Lia," Ty called to me, interrupting my speech, and when I spun to face him I realized why. Because there he was, kneeling in front of me. His eyes watched me with their soft gaze, the smallest smile playing on his lips. "Can I talk now please?" He asked me but I couldn't answer, because the small velvet box Ty held in his hand had stolen all of my words. I realized then why Ty had been so closed off, "Lia you stole my heart when I was 6 years old and not a day has passed that I have ever wanted it back. Will you marry me?" And just like that all the thoughts that Ty had been holding back rushed into my mind. Playing on the swing set when we were kids, the first time we met at the airport, our first date, going to Al's, my birthday, moving in to our house, and finally the ring which now stared at me so blatantly in it's box. My breath caught in my throat, but I didn't need to answer, because Ty already knew my answer would always be yes.