The Young Luna

Chapter 11

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He slipped his hand into mine and I was shocked. I looked up at Seth as we walked, but he didn't acknowledge he had just grabbed my hand. "You're holding my hand" I commented.

He looked down at me in annoyance, "the Pack can't know we're not anything other than a perfect loved up Alpha and Luna".

I snorted in amusement, "are they idiots?"

"No. But we're going to be good actors" he replied through gritted teeth. I could hear the threat in his words, if I wasn't convincing.

"Well I should be fine, I actually have a heart and feelings. You, I'm not too sure about".

"Shut up May".

"Darling that is no way to speak to your loving mate" I mocked him. He grumbled incoherently under his breath but didn't reply.

Seth had called a Pack meeting in which to introduce me to everyone and show everyone how loved up and happy we were – despite the obvious issues with our relationship. All I had to do was keep my mouth shut and we'd get through it, according to Seth anyway.

At five o'clock that evening, the entire Pack gathered in the forest clearing behind the Pack offices. I was nervous as I stood at the front with my hand in Seth's as he silently used his other hand to go through his emails on his phone. "Pay attention to me" I hissed at him.

He turned to me and raised an eyebrow, "I'm busy".

"Not too busy for your mate I hope" I replied nonchalant. Seth knew what I meant and he sighed heavily before slipping his phone back inside his suit jacket pocket. He took a second to compose himself before turning and smiling brightly at me.

"Of course not baby, I'm never too busy for you". Reaching up he stroked my cheeks, and if I didn't know Seth I would have thought he was being genuine. I looked up into his blue eyes, marvelling in their beautiful colour for a moment, before I remembered our rocky relationship. It was ridiculous really, Seth and I were mates and there was obviously attraction between us, but we were both too stubborn to admit we felt anything for each other.

"Aw, isn't this sweet" Dean commented from behind me. I jumped in shock, looking away from Seth's eyes and turned to see the familiar smirking blonde. Dean had a woman on his arm, a tall woman with deep raven black hair; skin and eyes to match. She was beautiful, as was the little boy on her hip – with a skin tone a few shades lighter than her mother due to his white father.

pressed me to his side. Secretly I liked being so close to him, but I sighed and threw him an

interrupted by a familiar petite brunette woman walking over with

even introduced her to your parents?" Seth father said as he reached us. He was intimidating, and tall, like his son. The dominance and pure arrogance

to do" Seth replied emotionless, before gesturing to his mother. "Plus, Ma met May

to pounce on a

at the same time Seth

"She's sixteen" Angie barked.

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this is my Pack, May is my mate and I am

a grown man and she's

the least of our troubles" I added sarcastically. The comment got me lots of glares, although I heard Dean laughing quietly behind me.

just a number"

in from beside me. I snorted in amusement as Seth and his father turned to glare at him. Dean muttered an apology before

– you have no say in the situation. She is my mate and she will be the Luna of this Pack" he snapped, but still kept his voice low as so the rest of the Pack could not

the way he defended me. With the way he spoke about me, people would think he actually wanted me as a mate and Luna. Though, I knew the truth but

but

you can bring your--" Angie paused, considering the right word for a moment, "--mate"

his arm around my waist and shouting for silence and attention of his Pack. Slowly the Pack quietened down, and turned towards us, before complete hush engulfed the

am sure some of you are aware why I called you here this evening. In my recent visit to the Vernal Pack, I found my mate" Seth began. Titters of conversation ran through the Pack and I felt butterflies in my stomach. Seth's warm arm stayed around my waist,

words finally sinking in on how much my life had changed in just a number of days. I was no longer just plain

to say anything?" he asked. My eyes widened and I suddenly wanted the entire ground to swallow me up. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. Seth raised an eyebrow

shouldn't have thrown her into the deep end there". He laughed again, before leaning down and pressing a kiss to the top of my head. I wasn't going to lie – I loved him kissing me on the head in front of so many people. Because he could no longer deny that I was his mate and I could believe he wanted me with a loving kiss like

of accepting my mate, but I can promise you that was not true" he lied. "I was simply wary as there an age

before he betrayed him. I didn't trust Seth at all, and I didn't believe his words at all. He blew hot and cold every two seconds, with

be nice and actually have people look up

a nice person" I commented,

pretending, I