=Eloise=

I got into the car and took off immediately after rushing out of the pack house.

I know Dorian is my sister's mate...but she'd picked him over me, and it hurt.

My phone pinged and normally I'd ignore it but seeing as I was so emotional I knew it was more than likely Rocco picking up on my emotions...weird I know but, because we had been together for a month our bond for one another had strengthened so Rocco says he can feel my emotions, and insists it'll only strengthen once he marks me.

I pulled the car over at a park to read the back to back messages.

[Juliette: I'm Sorry.]

[Juliette: Please know that you are single-handedly THE most important thing I have in my life and I won't ever let anything happen to you, you're safest with your mate now.]

I got choked up now, so Jules hadn't chosen her mate over me, she was trying to keep me safe.

[Eloise: Jules...I'm so sorry, please don't think I was trying to rub anything in your face or be better than you or anything...all I really wanted was to take this journey with you, 2 Lunas in training...it's a lot.]

[Juliette: I would never think that Eloise, I love you...I'm going to get more answers and then going off the grid for a while, I've got a lot to sort through physically and emotionally.]

I sighed. I hated that my sister was having to deal with this shit, an I wasn't going to be here to help her with any of it.

[Eloise: Please come with me...Rocco would love to have you over, he's been asking to meet you and I'd love nothing more than to know you're with me and safe.]

I really did want her close to me now... I remember how torn up she'd been when she and Dorian "took a break" in the beginning of their relationship...I could begin to imagine how she'd react to something even bigger than all of that.

He's lied to her, He kept her ignorant to proper protocol, he used her love for him...and I absolutely hated him for it.

[Juliette: I've got to do this on my own Eloise, but thank you...I love you and I'll reach out to you when I'm ion the right headspace again.]

[Eloise: I love you too...and if you need anything please, please call or text me or even Clem.]

I said before texting her Clem's number but she didn't respond after that.

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"My Heart what's wrong?" Rocco sounded upon me entering the Pack house

His words were filled with sweet concern and it only made me tear up once again.

From the moment I met Rocco's family they completely took me under their wing and showed me the ropes of what a Luna does once she ascended to power.

I spent a lot of time in the office with Rocco as he explained various books, traditions, and protocols to me...together we swiped through page after page learning about the ins and out of the pack and Weres in general when we found the loophole for me to move in with him before my eighteenth birthday, and he immediately informed the council of finding his mate and requested I be allowed to become a member of his pack officially.

"I screwed up." I cried, "I ruined everything."

We had planned on slowly revealing to my sister about my mate and the fact that my mate is Rocco...we knew she and Dorian wouldn't be happy about it but hoped that they would understand that it wasn't something we chose.

"What happened Eloise?" His words still rang with worry as he took me into his arms and let me cry.

"I tossed out the idea of me moving to the city like we discussed...she completely shot me down, but worse she had to involve Dorian and shit hit the fan, like he seriously tried to make me stay and that's when I let everything out...they know about everything, I'm so sorry Rocco."

He kissed the top of my head and sighed, "There's nothing to be sorry about My Heart...While I could kill him for attempting to order my mate around, this is a relief to me to have everything out in the open, and now I know you'll be home with me."

I smiled just a little at the idea of being "home" with him and I looked up at him now, he took the moment to give me a sweet kiss.

"Something else is bothering you My Heart."

I looked into his handsome blue eyes and nodded, "There's so much more My Alpha..." I admitted sadly, tears welling up in my eyes once again, "She is his mate...how could he put her through all this bullshit?" I asked before I explained everything.

He sighed heavily as he did his best to clear away my fallen tears.

"I'm so sorry your sister is going through this My Heart, I don't know what Travers is playing at But the fates have a way of making things happen for the best."

I sighed, "just wish I knew what it was...I love my sister, I just want her to be happy, I hope Dorian and Juliette can figure this all out."

He nodded, "At the end of the day I'm sure everything will work it's self out my love, or at least I hope it does...for all that The shitty things Dorian's done, I'd never wish for a man to be without their mate, him included."

We stood there for a moment longer, him just holding me before he kissed me again, "Alright My Heart...I want to see you smile again...how about I take out to one of those 'trendy' little eateries you like so much."

I couldn't help but smirk as he used my own words.

As I had grown use to Springwell I began to venture out with my mate constantly by my side.

Together we've dined at the most beautiful upscale restaurants as well as stopped in at these very a picturesque venues where every dish and drink served looks like It is social media ready.

"How about we just order in and relax here at home...I'm not really up for being around a ton of people."

"Of course My Heart."

He kissed me once more before leaving to order pizza, I finally went upstairs to our bedroom and kicked off my shoes before i decided to get a little more comfortable, and got out of my outfit and into a pair of leggings and one of Rocco's t-shirts

I looked around our room and smile.

This really was home to me.

Our bedroom was decorated with touches of both of ours now.

Small trinkets and knick-knacks we'd picked up together on multiple outings lay here and there alongside pictures of us together... some also with friends, my clothes in the closet alongside his. And our perfectly unmade bed.

I went over to the window and looked out. Our pack was huge and people were constantly going and coming, But I couldn't help but try and imagine my sister here.

Me showing her all my favorite shops and spots to eat, She'd love the art museum and the library, and she will die of excitement when she finds out we have a 24 hour coffee shop.

I got lost in thought and allowed myself to smile.

"There's that gorgeous smile I fell in love with." Rocco sounded sweetly from the doorway. He made his way over to me and wrapped his arms around me as he hugged me from behind and kissed my cheek cutely. "Food's here...you feeling better My Heart."

I sighed softly, "Just daydreaming...I hope Jules is fine."

"From what you've told me about your sister...she's stronger than you're giving her credit for gorgeous...why don't we give her, her space...but we will always be here for her if she needs us."

I turned and brought my arms around his neck. "Thank you for loving me and letting me be a part of your entire life

"My Heart...without you, my life is only half full." He said before kissing me, "Now lets go down to the theater room, I'll put on one of your favorites and we can eat."