Gamma Kailen Steele
As soon as Marcus locked the door behind me, locking me inside the room alone, I was finally able to breathe. I walked over to the couch and flipped down, resting my head on the back. I was finally able to relax a little since I was now locked in here alone.
“Kailen, you need to get some sleep.” Aurora told me.
“I’m not going back into that room.” I told her.
“Then sleep on the couch. Just get some rest. You are going to need it.” She said before retreating to the back of my mind. Sighing, I pulled the blanket that was folded off the back of the couch and curled myself up to have a much needed nap.
I found myself thinking about the first time I met Hunter. I was just walking into the royal house with the king. Greyson, Zach and Hunter came barrelling down the stairs like they were trying to win a race. I hid behind the king as they came to a sudden halt once they reached the bottom.
Nervously, I moved from behind the king as he introduced me to them. As soon as my eyes met his beautiful deep blue eyes, my heart skipped a beat. I immediately looked away. There was no way I could ever think about being with someone else, especially not the future king.
The king surprised me by asking the guys to take me shopping. I didn’t have any money, and I felt guilty taking from the king. But he wasn’t having any of my excuses and assured me that I was safe with his son and his friends.
The car ride to the mall was awkward. They kept asking me all of these questions, but I didn’t know how to answer. I felt like the fourth wheel and the mall did nothing to ease my anxiety. I was never the one that could accept other people paying for or buy me things.
We went into a store. The guys would pick out ten more after I grabbed one shirt. It mostly embarrassed me about having to have the king’s son buying me things, but I really didn’t have a choice. I had nowhere else to go, and the king insisted that I’d come back to Ivory Moon.
The memory shifted to the night Hunter, and I first got together. I was sitting in my new apartment. The king had a few rooms on the gamma floor renovated, so I would have my own place. It was something my therapist had suggested and when I told the king, I would like to look for a place to live; he started the project the next day.
The king has always made me feel safe from the first moment I met him. And he has been like a father to me, even if I’d only known him personally for the last six months, at this point.
I was sitting on my bed when I heard pounding at my door. I looked over at the clock and found that it was after midnight.
“Who could that be?” I wondered out loud to myself as I made my way to the door. Opening it, I find Hunter.
“Hunter?” I said, confused. He pushed past me and entered my living room. I could tell that he was agitated. I closed the door behind him and turned to look at him.
“Hunter, what’s wrong?” But before I could even register what he was doing, his lips were on mine and my arms were around his neck.
I didn’t realize how much I wanted him until I tasted him. He lifted me, his hands on my ass, and I wrapped my legs around his waist, refusing to part with his lips. I only let go of him when my lungs were screaming for oxygen.
“Kailen, I want you.” His voice came out husky with lust. After everything I had been through, I never thought about any man turning me on, but his voice instantly made my panties wet and my pussy pulsating with need. A need I never thought I would ever experience again.
“Hunter, you don’t want me. I’m broken.” I whispered. He rested his forehead against mine as I straddled him on my couch.
“Beautiful, do you want me?” He asked him and my heart ached to say yes. Of course, I wanted him, but even if my body wanted him, I don’t think my mind would go along with it.
“Hunter, I don’t think I can give you what you want.” I told him, looking into his eyes.
“We can take this as slow as you need. I just can’t keep walking around pretending that I don’t care about you,” he said. My heart was racing with love for him. He has been nothing but patient with me since I arrived here.
He would change his entire schedule if I had an appointment, and I didn’t feel comfortable going alone. The safest I’ve ever felt has been with this man, this god of a man who was destined to be my king.
I knew from the moment I met him that I felt something for him, but I was in no position to be with anyone. I was a mess and I’m still recovering from the trauma I endured, but being with Hunter just felt right.
I crushed my lips to his, wrapping my arms around his neck, pushing my body impossibly close to his. I ran my tongue across his bottom lip, asking for entrance. His lips parted, and he thrusted his tongue into my mouth, playing with my tongue and tasting every inch of my mouth.
I found myself grinding against him. He had my body on fire and I wanted him. I wanted him to touch my body, and knowing that I was in control made me feel even more comfortable with him.
My back hit my bed before I realized that Hunter had carried me into my bedroom.
He started kissing down my neck, causing me to let out a small moan.
“Beautiful, if you need me to stop. Tell me. I don’t want to do anything you’re not ready for.” He mumbled into my neck and I nodded.
“Words, Beautiful.” He said, he pulled away to look at me.
“I promise.” I whispered.
Banging on the door startled me awake. I must have been dreaming. Yawning, I opened my eyes to find that I was still trapped in this nightmare. Sighing, I stood up and stretched out my stiff body.
The door opened with a bang, causing me to jump. A warrior entered and placed a garment bag over a chair.
“Luna, it’s time to get ready. The moon will be at its highest point in just over an hour.” He told me before he left, locking the door behind him.
I walked over to the window to see that it was indeed night time and the moon was just rising over the peaks of the mountains that surrounded the pack house. The sight from the window was beautiful, and I found myself in awe of the beauty of this place. I hope I’ll be able to share this with Hunter.
“It’s okay, Kailen. Just get ready.” Aurora told me, and I sighed.
“You better know what you are doing?” I told her before I picked up the bag and walked into the bedroom. I placed the bag on the bed and decided to have a quick shower before I got dressed.
Even the hot water couldn’t relax away the dread I was feeling over what was about to happen. Marcus was going to try to make me his Luna, and the thought of being stuck with him forever made me feel sick. I tried not to think about it as I washed away his scent on my body.
“Kailen, Hunter’s mark, has healed. Marcus could never mark us unless I claimed him. And I would rather us dead than ever accept his crazy ass.” Aurora huffed in my head.
I hopped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around myself before I stepped in front of the mirror that hung above the sink. Hunter’s bite had indeed healed. I wondered if mine had healed on him.
“Since you both weren’t with each other when your marks healed, the bond will be complete when you meet his eyes.” Aurora explained.
“And how do you know? I’ve never heard of this ever happening.” I asked her.
“I’m the wolf. It’s my job to know.” She answered me sarcastically. I rolled my eyes, even though she couldn’t see me.
I brushed my hair and braided it down my back before I headed back into the bedroom to get dressed. I unzipped the bag to find a beautiful white dress covered in lace. The thought of a wedding dress had me in knots.
The only one I want to marry is Hunter. He’s the only one I want to ever touch me. He’s the only one I want to spend the rest of my life with. Guilt started to eat away at me because of what Marcus did last night. I pray to the mood goddess that Hunter wasn’t able to feel what he was doing to me.
I found a pair of white lace panties in the bag as well, so I slipped them on and then I pulled on the dress. I walked back into the bathroom to admire myself in the mirror. The dress was full length, and it hugged my curves nicely. I wish it was Hunter who I was getting dressed up for. Sighing, I found the black flats that I was wearing earlier and slipped them on. I walked over to the window and stared out into the freedom I wish I had. I wish I could shift and runaway from this place.
The lock clicking as it was unlocked pulled me from my thoughts. Time to get this over with, I thought, as the door opened and in walked a warrior.
“Luna, the alpha is waiting,” he announced, bowing his head in respect. I nodded and followed him out. The two warriors watching the room followed behind us as we made our way out into the backyard.
As soon as I stepped into the moonlight, I felt instantly at peace. I felt calm and ready. Ready for what? I wasn’t sure. It was the weirdest sensation. I felt stronger and more in control of myself than I ever felt before. The warrior that I was following moved aside, and I now had a clear view of Marcus. He was standing by an archway covered in fairy lights. The warrior motioned for me to walk towards Marcus, and I nodded to him.
I walked between what I assume was the entire pack as I made my way to Marcus. He was smiling at me like he had just won a prize as I tried not to show too much emotion. Even faking being happy was difficult. I felt like I was going to be sick, looking at this man that I was now in front of. He grabbed my hands and lend in to kiss my cheek.
“You look beautiful.” He whispered. I gave him a small smile, as I didn’t want to anger him in front of the pack. I didn’t know where their loyalties lied and I wasn’t about to anger an entire pack. Before I heard Marcus say a word, Aurora shifted, and I must have blacked out.
I found myself on my hands and knees, covered in blood. I was breathless, and my entire body throbbed. Hunter ran up to me and pulled something over my body while I was trying to find my bearings.
“Hunter, you came.” I whispered, about to breakdown.
“Kailen, nothing could ever stop me from being with you.” he told me, and I started to sob into his chest. I wrapped my arms around him and held on.
“I’m so sorry, Hunter.” I cried out, guilt overcoming my senses.
“Beautiful, you have nothing to apologize for. I love you so much and I’m so thankful that you are safe.” Hunter told her, kissing my temple.
“Prince Hunter, everyone has surrendered. Everyone is willing to stand with their new Alpha, Kailen,” a man informed Hunter.
“Good, can you please find accommodations for the warriors? We should be able to head out tomorrow.” he ordered the man.
“Kailen, we should get you inside and clean up.” He whispered to me.
“Is he really dead?” I whispered. He grabbed my cheeks and lifted my head so I was looking into his deep blue eyes.
“He’s dead, Baby. You killed him.” He said. I crushed my lips to his, thrusting my hands into his hair.
“I love you, Hunter.” After pulling out of the kiss, I breathed out. I rested my forehead against his.
“I love you, Kailen. And I’m never letting you go.”