My Name is NOT Cupcake novel Chapter 53

"If you're name is trouble, then yes," I said as I picked up the bell and jingled it. It was a second before Kendra came from around the corner. She was wearing a different variation of her nun outfit. She had her hands clasped in front of her as she approached us cautiously.

"Could you get each of us a glass of water?" I asked sweetly, trying to mimic Alexa's poise. I didn't miss the look of hatred before she turned to get three glasses. Alexa touched my shoulder gently as Kendra set the glasses of water down in front of us.

"I had a great day with you, Nova. We'll have to do it again," she smiled at me before she hugged me. I found myself smiling, too.

"Thank you... for everything," I replied. She shot me a wink before she drank some of her water and stood.

"I'm going to go see where Matt ran off to," she said. Elias gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"I think he went to the training field. Love you, Mom," he said before she left. I drank my water quietly as I contemplated my day with Alexa. I found myself thinking about what she said about being Luna and it made me think.

"Why haven't I met the pack yet?" I asked. Elias nearly choked on the water. He set the cup down as I pat his back. When he calmed down, he looked at me incredulously.

"You want to?" he asked shocked. I only shrugged.

"Your mother was telling me about the Luna ceremony. Why haven't we had one yet?" I asked.

"I didn't think you wanted it just yet. I was going to give you time to... accept it," he answered.

"I have," I replied. Elias looked at me shocked and Kendra stared at me.

"You can't be serious?" she blurted. I looked at her with a polite but hostile smile.

"You can go now," I said. She hesitated and stole a glance at Elias before she left. Elias was still blinking in shock.

"You have?" Elias asked. I nodded.

"I mean, it's not like it's really a choice, right? I'm the only option and Luna is too important of a title to leave it empty. When Mathias decides to pass Alpha back to you, you'll need a Luna... and a mate. Who knows, I might even like it. Plus, I have your mother for help where I need it or don't understand. I'm your mate and we're having a baby. I think it's time I accept that I have to be Luna too," I explained. Elias was still for a moment before I was pulled into a breathless kiss.

I melted into him as my arms went around his neck and pulled me impossibly closer. It was only the third real passionate kiss we had, and that was including the kiss we had when I went into heat. It was what my body yearned for. But he had been careful since the beginning. Always careful, especially so since I left, but then again, it was my fault. He was walking on eggshells because I put him there. I was a flight risk and he was trying not to spook me. I didn't want him to walk on eggshells anymore. I was his and he was mine; whether he realized it yet or not.

His hands were on my hips then my lower back. I was drinking him in and he was doing the same. Pulling away, I found myself breathless and at a loss for words.