Damira

The one hour had turned to two as I sit in the grass outside the Elder Tree. My eyes haven't left the steps where Soleil has gone up on. My wolf sitting in the back of my mind, restless and nervous. 

I can feel Soleil slightly through our bond, but I cannot feel her on an emotional level. Not until we mate and our soul binds together. One day... if she can accept the monstrous part of me. The thing that my mother has always hated about me. 

I've hidden that part of me away. Before, I had told myself that I can't love and find love because of it, so when Soleil had come around. I had no choice but to push her away. Why would someone love me? A freak? A monster? 

Soleil never asked what happened between my mother and I. And I never mentioned it. In a way, I was glad, secretly hoping to never mention it. But... I love Soleil. I can't not admit it anymore. She's my mate and I love her. That means, I can't just erase the past. Soleil will never trust me if I don't mention anything soon. In that hospital room, after my attack, I had promised to protect Soleil and if that means revealing everything. Then so be it. 

And... my mother will be squirming for attention sooner or later. The bitch will want to test Soleil. She'll want to make sure Soleil will never be with me. Just watch, her little façade with my father will vanish and her true self will come alight. I may have let my father and her enter the pack and believe they've been accepted back, but I was going through some shit. Things will be much, much different when we get back. My mother will soon know, that she will never be accepted back until she bows down to me. Or unless I finally snap her neck. That latter I'm more interested in but Soleil will probably kick my ass for being dirty and using my hands for something unnecessary. 

Sighing softly, I eye the little Dwarf village. No one other than Selene and Dia have spoken with me. I'm guessing I set the Dwarves on edge with the way they skittle around me like mice on the run. Their homes are built into the trees and down into the ground. Long vines and aged moss have grown on every inch of the place. So far, no animals have been spotted so hunting here won't be a good idea. Though, its's a  nice idea if they want to camouflage within the trees if any enemy comes by. 

Leaning into the grass, I eye the now darkened sky, the shiny stars littering the sky with silver. It reminds me of Soleil's eyes. Blue with the silver stars glittering so animatedly in them. I think Selene had said they were real, to show the power underneath all of Soleil. My mate... the truly stronger partner. 

"Damira? We've prepared some light refreshments inside. Would you like to eat?" Selene asks, gliding to my sitting figure. I eye her, sitting crossed legged. 

"Why should I eat merrily while my mate is working hard without any breaks?" Making my point valid, I raise a brow at her silence before turning my back on her. 

"I envy your relationship, Damira. What you have with Soleil is amazing. Perfect." 

"Yet, I have still left important pieces out." Selene hums, taking a seat next to me with absolute grace. Reminds me of Soleil when she sits down at the dinner table. Always sitting down elegantly. Like it always comes natural to her. Least now it suits her with her new Goddess status. But I always found her beautiful, neverminded any of her titles. I just used them as an excuse to run away. 

"Yes. But I have a good feeling Soleil won't mind at all." Selene, the Moon Goddess, mother of werewolves smiles so softly, I almost thought she'd cry. "You and Soleil have an adventure waiting for you. Soleil knows it. Now that she is half Goddess, her new title Goddess of Stars and Dreams will open many doors. Whether she shuts them or walks through them is up to her." 

Sighing dramatically, I lie back into the grass, staring up into the stars. "Our whole relationship has been rocky. With me in denial about the bond first, then rouges showing up, then finding out Hecate was the ring leader and then Soleil getting turned into a Goddess. What's next? I just want a life with Soleil." Selene laughs, snapping her head back with a loud happy laugh. 

"Oh Damira!" she turns her gaze down at me, the glittering tears of happiness on the verge of falling. "Isn't that what relationships are about? Adventure is what makes people travel into others hearts. If you can survive anything with Soleil, then how can you guys not meant to be? Plus, I picked your souls, you were a mighty fine match!" 

"Well, you matched right this time." I joke, bumping my shoulder playfully with hers. "But, can you tell me? Can you tell me what is going to happen to Soleil? What is the Goddess of Stars and Dreams? Is Soleil going to have to serve a new purpose?" The joy in Selenes eyes sharpened, her lips thinning. 

"The Goddess of Stars and Dreams guides troubled people in their dreams. She is suppose to connect with those with sorrowful feelings, ones that could potentially become dangerous. Because Soleil is half Goddess, she will not have full powers of a pure blood. So for her to guide troubled dreams into peaceful ones, to guide the troubled souls in the stars for a better life. She much actually touch that person." 

"So Soleil has the power to take nightmares, horrible stuff from a persons soul and replace them with peaceful things?" I take it in, frowning deeply. Selene nods. 

"Yes. She needs to touch the person to grasp the soul and decide its fate. Soleil will be able to guide or take the soul and leave it in Limbo." 

"Hell." I finish, biting my lip. Fuck, babe, what have you gotten yourself into? "Will Soleil know what her powers are after tonight?" 

"I'm not too sure what happens while they bath in the blessed river. But Dia thinks she might find her core." Selene smiles softly before standing up. "Come inside soon, the sun will be rising and your mate will be down with a clear head and a set mind. I trust that you'll be very supportive." 

"Of course I will! That woman has my damn heart and I rather leave her with it." I grin widly, standing beside her. "Soleil is mine, my mate, my everything and I'll be damned if something happens to her." We laugh together, like friends. I smile at that thought. Who knew, a werewolf befriending it's Goddess. Then again, who knew any of what's happened would actually happen. 

"Good. Because that girl is now my sister. Part of my family." Selene says with so much seriousness, I gulp down. Damn, do I need family approval? But do I if the sister was the one to match us anyway? I laugh nervously, patting her on the shoulder. 

"Good, good..." 

After a beat of silence, her voice cuts through the air. "May I ask, why is there grass in your hair, Mira?" When I turn face the one woman of my dreams, my heart stops as I find her glowing, her eyes, her beautiful eyes now her own again. Soleils natural sunflower yellow hair elegantly falls over bare shoulders as she walks over to me. The jeans and tank she was wearing previously were replaced with a glittering silver dress that flattered her appearance rather well. 

"Soleil... Darling..." I my voice wouldn't come out as I watch my mate, my little Goddess shine. Even those around us had frozen at the sight. My eyes find the star scar below her shoulder. 

"Mira..." her sweet voice was light soothing honey against my ears. Then, her cool hands came to cup my cheeks. No fear in her eyes as she stood there, looking up at me and holding me. "I can finally touch you. See you... without that bright light around you." 

Wet tears brushed my cheeks as I watch her with so much happiness. I was crying joy for her. For her! 

I cup her cheek and lean down, bracing my lips softly against hers. The kiss was quick but soft and sweet and as I lean back softly, I gaze into her eyes. "Soleil, I love you so much." 

"Oh Mira. I love you too. I'm so glad..." I shut her up with another kiss, brining an arm around her waist to pull her closer. She is my everything and I'm such an idiot for only just realizing. 

Awww what a cute ending!!!!

So chapter 38 peoplessss. 

Oh! I have some good news! This book will have it's very own.... sequel!!!!! Book twooooooooo! I'm going to leave it a mystery on book ones ending just because you all love me. 

I actually read through the book again and again and well a special reader/s have convinced me I was stupid enough to leave it as one. There's so much I need to write! 

Anyways, book 2 has a pending title - Smile, Wolfe. But if you guys have any input or ideas for the title, feel free to put it down :) 

As always, feel free to give me feedback and tell me what interested you this chapter. Love you all, be safe, be happy and most of all, love yourself!