Sam

Have you ever met a guy who spoke all the right words, said all the right things just to get you to sleep with him. But once you did, you found out his true colors?

Well, that's not the case with Emmett.

I may have some regrets in my 17 years. I regret not having the courage to start my transition earlier. I regret I didn't fight hard enough for hormone replacement therapy. And yes, there are some guys that I wish I've never even heard of, to be honest!

But if there's one thing I don't regret: is giving a chance to Emmett Huntington!

And I'm not saying it just because of the amazing night we spent a month ago at his house. But damn, that was great!

But no, HE is great. He is so attentive, makes me feel seen, appreciated and yes, maybe even loved!

He's the prince charming that I never thought existed for someone like me. At least, not at this time anyway!

I hate to admit it, but it's getting more and more difficult to dream about New York without him by my side!

I know I've said no man could ever persuade me to stay here. And I still believe that!

But he's making a pretty good case for himself. Damn, that boy is good!

Can you believe he brought me flowers on Monday AFTER I slept with him?

Yes, I said after. He wanted to signal that I took his flower so he gave me some. Corny, I know, but so romantic!

We've been going strong ever since that.

Yes, we do get comments and snarky remarks here and there, but we try our best to ignore them. I'm sure it's worse for Emm, specially since he has such a macho aura about him!

However, he doesn't let it get to him. Not even the toxic masculinity some guys project on him.

I get the overwhelming feeling no one in the school would ever think to see HIM with ME. That's a feeling I also shared in the beginning. But that was then, this is now!

To me, he's just Emm. The guy who isn't afraid to take my hands or kiss me whenever we are. I mean, not in class cause you know, boundaries. But you get my point!

And yes, it's worse when we're both in the locker room, as you can imagine. The first gym class we faced after he first kissed me, there were a lot of comments calling him gay! I was mortified! Sure, no one picked a fight with the captain of the wrestling team, but there was plenty of abuse.

Do you know what he did in face of all those "fag" he heard? He walked up to me, in the middle of the locker room full of male students, while he's in underwear and kissed me. Yes, I said he KISSED me on the lips right in front of all them! While I was only in towel, I might add!

Then, after that full moon ceremony, wow! What an event! Good food, good drinks, bonfire, all his family and friends were present. It was awesome!

Plus, we managed to sneak into his room and fool around a bit. We didn't have time for all the way, but we did have fun!

Now, we're facing our first real holiday apart, Thanksgiving. But not before we enjoy ourselves some more.🥰

"I think I love you!" - I said to him as we're having lunch. He gasped. The whole table stopped eating and looked at me gobsmacked.

"I'm in love with you!" - I continued.

"I love you too!" - He replied, looking at me affectionately. I melted. We kissed.

"Awn!" - The girls melted. Even Rosalyn was looking at me with hearts in her eyes.

"See what your missing, sis?" - Emm snickered.

"I love her, you ass!" - John barked. He was livid!

"I know, John. I just meant..."

"I know what you meant! Stop diminishing us just because you've finally found someone who puts up with you!" - John cut him off. He looked furious!

"Damn, John! Tell him!" - Sarah teased.

"I'm just so sick and tired of everyone taking a dig at us or making a joke at our expense! This isn't a joke to me! I may lose her tomorrow to some small penis individual but that doesn't mean I need to be reminded of every 5 seconds. We get it. We know. Move on!" - John lectured. We're all in awe of him.

Rosalyn looked at him so proudly, so in love, she kissed him.

"You know what, John, you certainly earned my respect. Not that you didn't have it before. But for my part, you are soulmates. Respect!" - I told him and I saw him smile.

"I'm sorry, John, you're right. I didn't see what my actions were causing you. And you do have my respect also!" - Emm apologized in a sincere tone.

Both Rosalyn and John were shocked to hear the words coming out of him.

"Sam, do you know how I know that you're my brother's mate?" - Rosalyn spoke to me in a serious tone. I just looked at her confused.

"This happened!" - She continued and I got it.

Emm did said mates make their partners better. Fuck!

The next day, we're making out at the school front gate before we take the bus. We just stood there while hundreds of students passed us by, with not a care in the world. And when we did heard a transfobic comment, that's when he kissed me even harder.

We were so confident around each other after that full moon night and I don't mean the one with the ceremony. It was great!

"See you after Thanksgiving!"

"See you! Call me!" - He said as he rushed to take his bus before it leaves.

I confess I missed him so much already through a 4 day holiday. How am I supposed to cope through college?!

And if like he said the feeling won't go away, how the fuck am I supposed to be happy in New York without him?

I don't mind being single. I was prepared for it in a way. But now that I had something so good to lose, it was throwing me in a loop. Fuck!

When we first saw each other on Monday after Thanksgiving, we kissed for 5 minutes just to quench our thirst for one another. This is evolving much faster than I've anticipated!

The following Saturday, he went to my house again to have dinner with me and my family.

My dad grilled him again, of course, but by now I was so confident in him that I wasn't worried.

And that has never happened. I've never even brought a boy home before!

Not one I could introduce to my parents, anyway. And he knocked it out of the park. Again!

My dad liked him so much he even invited Emmett to the police station. He never invited ME to go to his job. See what I'm dealing with?

DECEMBER.

I'm back at his parents for dinner again. It's Saturday evening. John is also here. Actually, I think he dinners here every Saturday with his girl, especially since they couldn't leave the compound together alone.

"So Felix, what does a Luna do?" - I asked him and he's surprised by my question.

"Well, for starters, you make sure this giant house is running well. You oversee the kitchen staff, maids, the entire household, you also have to restock the food as you're in charge of the house expenses. You keep everything and everyone running smoothly." - He explained, smiling.

"And then, you visit the pack ladies on occasion, see if anyone needs anything. For example, the pregnant ones, the newly mated, specially if they don't have a family here. Like Paul's mom, for instance, whose husband unfortunately passed away." - He continued.

"That's basically it. And occasionally voice your opinion on Alpha matters." - He concluded.

"Occasionally!" - His husband said with wide eyes and a sarcastic tone. Everyone laughed but Felix.

"See, a pack is a well oiled machine that runs cause everyone knows what their supposed to do. The Alpha takes care of the entire pack, but it's mostly bureaucratic and ceremonial. The Beta is the protector. He runs the warriors, security and safety issues and stand in for the Alpha when he's away. And the Delta leads and trains all the warriors." - Felix stated.

"Why? Are you thinking of staying?" - He asked me with a hopeful tone.

"I'm thinking I might as well learn the Luna business until I decide. That is, of course, if it's all right with you." - I replied, humbly.

I could see his eyes light up and he opened a big smile. But not nearly as big as Emmett's. He was radiant.

"Yes, it would be my pleasure. Emmett has my number, text me your schedule and we'll work something out!" - He said with a grin. I smiled back at him and nodded.

"Man, this Goddess is no joke! She's a miracle worker!" - John snickered as he took a sip of his water.

"I'm telling you! She knows who she pairs! You'll see it when..." - Daniel starts but gets interrupted.

"Dad, we don't talk about their mating anymore out of respect for Rosalyn and John's relationship. Please respect that!" - Emmett said and everybody was floored. No more than John and Rosalyn, of course.

"Sam, please, you have to stay! My brother needs you! I need you!" - She reaches out to take my hand and look at me pleadingly.

"I promise I'll give it some thought, okay?" - I replied, looking at them.

"That's all I can ask for." - Emmett said, looking at me affectionately.

"Sam, I'd kiss you on the cheek right now if I didn't think Emm would bite my head off." - John snickered.

"Wait, what?! I'll tell you right now I don't do jealous boyfriends!" - I sassed Emm with attitude.

"John's joking, Sam... Mostly." - Emm smirked.

It was a really nice night. After dinner, we walked and kissed for a while. Maybe there was some grabbing involved, but not much else.

As the time went by, I started taking Luna classes with Felix. He was such a sweetheart. Such a gentle soul, I could see why Emm is so well mannered.

He's a great Luna, especially since he's the first male Luna of the pack. Ever!

Now, I'm on the edge of 18. Just counting out the days in my head. Waiting to finally start my hormone replacement therapy legally.

"So, Sam. Is there gonna be a party?" - Rosalyn asked me as we ate. We're at school, on lunch break. Same people. Same table as always.

"No, there isn't. Just a small thing with my family and Emm. Nothing much." - I told her and see her face excited for me.

"Well, if you need anything, you know where to find me." - She replied. I said thanks.

"When do you turn 18, Sam?" - Paul asked.

"In a week, Paul. I'm so excited!"

"Good for you, Sam. I hope you start your medicine as soon as possible. And if you need any help, John's mom is a doctor and so is his grandma." - Paul offered. I was so appreciative.

"He's right!" - John agreed. - "My mom is here for you if you need her." - He smiled at me.

"Thanks, guys, but my mom is helping me. She's a doctor, as you know. But I do appreciate the support. I mean it." - I said as my eyes twinkle with happiness. I confess I did not expect to find such support in this town. We continued eating quietly until...

"Are you hearing this? Goddess!" - Sarah commented. But I don't hear anything.

"I am. And I call smell it too, which is always nice." - Rosalyn snickered. But I'm still lost.

"I'm sorry, Ros. There's nothing I can do about it!" - John apologized. To what?

"OK, is someone going to catch me up or am I going crazy cause I can't hear anything!"

So, here's a fun fact in case you never read the first book. And you really should! Despite the fact than I'm not on it. Wasn't born yet.

The fact is: werewolves can hear about half a mile in any direction. And that is not to say what distance they can hear when shifted into wolf.

Not only that, but they can also smell really well. And they can scent emotions like fear and sexual arousal. Anyway, that's why all the bedrooms in the ENTIRE compound are soundproof. Because otherwise they wouldn't be able to rest. Also, it helps not listen to your parents doing night activities. Gross!

"You see these girls over there?" - Emm points at another table full of softmore girls. - "Three of them have a school project with John and are saying what they want to do with him when they do the project, in details!" - He looked a little flushed.

"All 3 of them?" - I nearly shouted.

"Yes! But not at the same time." - Rosalyn snickered. John was so embarrassed he was pinkish.

I gasped. I don't want to hear what people want to do with my boyfriend!

"Rosalyn, you're so cool about it!" - I complimented her, gobsmacked.

"Oh, I'm not cool at all! But I can't have them know I know. Otherwise, they'll ask HOW I know. But I would like to go over there and scratch their pretty faces." - She looked really pissed.

"John, it sucks that you're not in the same class as we. I'm sorry!"

"Trust me, I know. It does. But I can't escape the school work and I can't do it with anyone here. So..." - He spoke, down on himself.

"My boyfriend is very hot. But if I had your boyfriend, I'd be worried night and day. I mean, John looks like he came from Asgard!" - I told her with a cheeky smile.

Emmett glared at me. John looked even more pink.

"I know, right? At least you have the bond! I only have trust in my nordic God!" - She snickered.

"And you can trust me, Ros. I promise you!" - John pledged with intense eyes.

"I know, John. I'm just making a point!" - She stated as she caressed his hair. He had long blonde hair straight out of a catalog or something. It would be distracting if I weren't so into Emm!

Emmett wanted to take me back to the falls for my birthday, but since we had the thing with my family, we managed a morning date the following Saturday, when I turned 18.

It was a great view, he brought the picnic basket again and a towel to equip us to enjoy it like the time he told me I was his soulmate. Plus, I owed him some time in the actual waterfalls, so he actually told me to bring a swimsuit. Even though it's winter.

Or I could bathe naked, whatever I was comfortable with, so he said. Let's go with: NOT naked.

So we enjoyed ourselves, we ate some delicious food the cook have prepared for us. We talked some more - a lot - it seemed like we never ran out of topics to speak of. It's amazing!

And yes, he did entered the waterfall naked like he said he'd done so many times before. Not me. But he didn't mind it at all. He just wanted me to be comfortable and enjoy the water.

Yes, the December temperature didn't help matters much, but every time I got cold he hugged me and I got warmer. We really enjoyed our time alone! And I mean REALLY! Why should his sister have all the fun here, am I right?

OK, I give up! I can't help it! I can't resist it! Let's defer the college - if I get accepted - and be Alpha and Luna together!

I want New York, but I want him so very much more! I love him! Moon Goddess, you won! I surrender!

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