Turning around I grabbed Matias by the arm and pulled him closer to me.
    “Matias walk me to my room please.” flipping my nose up at Donavon. Without a word we walked away, Matias keeping quiet till my bedroom door closed. His laugher was loud and uncontrolled.
    “Holy shit! You punched him in the face.” grabbing his hair and staring at me.
    “So!” not understanding what the big deal was.
    “You do realize he could end up being your mate, and you just socked him in the kisser.” Grinning and walking over to me.

    “That’s the least of my worries.” Taking a well needed breath. His eyes raised. “Besides” Moving closer to his face and pointing my finger at his chest.
    “Your not going to lose, are you? Your going to win for me, so I can have my freedom.” Flashed a devilish smile. Seeing my reflection in his eyes, I wondered why he just stood there.
    “You know, when you get like this…I’m not sure how to handle you.” Being very honest. Was he blushing, yup defiantly blushing.
    “What do you mean?” Blinking.

    “Nothing, forget it.” He went to leave, but my arm snapped out and grabbed his. This shocked both of us, and I didn’t know if it was me or my wolf who did it.
    “Luna?” Whispering, while looking down.
    “Please tell me, your always really quiet. Like when you first came to my home. You were such a pain, and didn’t listen to me. You had to do things your way, I never understood why you acted the way you did.” Still holding, as if letting go of him would mean never seeing him again. He was silent before finally giving me answers.
    “That day…the one where the other Alpha showed up.” He looked at me.
    “Luke?”

    “Yea him” Signing. “I was in the woods, furious with you. Even thought about leaving. But when I saw that car and heard you scream, I just snapped. I can’t explain it, I felt like I needed to protect you.” turning away.
    “But you were so mean” no crying I yelled at myself, no freaking crying.
    “Mean? How?”
“When you kissed me in front of Luke and then watched him leave you…spit it out.” The words lowered as if not to be spoken.
    “I…I’m really sorry, I didn’t want you to get the wrong idea.”

Well that’s exactly what I thought, besides who spits after a kiss anyways.

    “It hurt” feeling even more pathetic.
    “I wasn’t trying to hurt your feelings, I just didn’t know what else to do. After I kissed you I started feeling funny and got dizzy. It set my mouth on fire, and I panicked.” Rubbing the back of his head, while turning to me.

My brain started running threw his words, he felt the same things I was feeling. That dizzy and hot feeling like you were on fire, but in a good way.

“When you punched me in the nose, I was more worried you were leaving me then mad.” He gave a short laugh.
    “Huh! Why?” This I just had to know.
    “Because I thought maybe you’d run to…Luke and leave me.” Holy crap he’s so freaking cute right now, he looks like a lost puppy.
    “I would never go to Luke, he’s freaking crazy.” huffing.
    “Yea I know that now, but when I found you near the pup, it pissed me off more.” Growling low.
    “The pup? You men the male we saved?”
    “Yes” his frown stayed.
    “Why would that make you madder?” This wasn’t adding up.
    “Because I could understand you picking another Alpha over me, but I couldn’t stand the thought of a pup getting you.” growling more. Yup he’s super cute when he’s like this. I giggled and covered my mouth.

    “What’s so funny” Turning his glaring eyes on mine.
    “Your something else, you know that.” Smiling. “You act like such a tough guy, and get all mad but really your just a puffy marshmallow on the inside.” Poking his stomach, which felt nothing like a marshmallow.
    His face softened and I saw a smile grace me, it practically stopped my heart. Leaning down to me, his lips waved just out of reach of mine.
    “Yea well don’t be going and telling everyone.” His breath was hot, and smelled like chocolate and mint.
    “I wouldn’t dream of ruing your crimson reputation.” smiling lightly as he kissed me. We broke apart far sooner then I wanted to, but he reminded me.
    “You need to get ready Miss Luna” flashing brightly lit eyes. I agreed even though I didn’t want to, and he left my room.

~Holy hell, he’s even better then I thought~ I had to agree with her, the more I was around Matias the more I wanted him next to me.

Shaking my head and getting back to my plan, I still needed to make everything go right tonight. Slapping my face and getting me out of the Matias comma I had put myself in.

My clothes dropped to the floor before entering the bathroom and turning on the shower. Getting in and getting the sweat smell off, then drying off and blowing my hair again.

“Lets try something different” looking in the mirror with a smile. I re-did the curls leaving them to dry. Heading for the closet, I grabbed a cream colored slip, and matching panties. Flipping threw dresses and grabbing one I thought would look the part I needed to play. A pair of white strap heels and a chucky bracelet along with a small pair of dangle earrings. I signed realizing I hadn’t put this much work into something since the Alpha showed up.
   
~Something wrong?~ She must of felt it to.

~Yea, I’m scared for him~ taking another sigh.
~I wouldn’t think about it, you have enough to worry about.~

It was like having your own personal conscience to talk to, and who would answer you back…not making you look crazy. Taking a deep breath I got ready. A whole new look needed to happen, and I was running out of time. This wasn't a formal event, which meant I was the center of attention since my father said it would also be about me returning. The guest would be waiting for me to come down the stairs, so they could greet me, and kiss major ass. I hate having to be fluffed around, but this was my idea so I can’t really bitch…to much.

    I made my make-up look like there wasn’t any and added a light pink lipstick and black eye liner and mascara for eye popping results. Clipping the earrings in and taking out the curlers, my hair dropped to my side. I pulled on it to get it out longer and when I finally felt it was good I left the bathroom. The clock was screaming in red letters 8:45. Slipping the heels first and making sure I could even walk in the darn things, I grabbed the simple black dress with no straps. It had many layers and was shorter in the front, just above my knees. A v cut with white outline framed just the top line allowing the back was completely open.

    Lastly I slipped a diamond bracelet on and looked at myself one last time. It was funny how well I cleaned up, if I put effort into it. I’m far from girly, I love my jeans and comfy tee’s. I don’t’ have a problem with dirt under my finger nails or hard work. Which didn’t seem fitting for the Monarchs daughter, I should have been more frilly and love pinks and kittens. The noise from down stairs started to echo up to my room. With these parties, it is normally common for the man who is escorting you to wait at the top of the stairs and walk with you down, however because this was also a party for the Alpha’s they would remain at the bottom. This is where Matias would escort me the rest of the night. Peeking out my window, I could see tons of cars come and going. Everyone looked really pretty, and handsome….I wonder what he looks like. A knock at my door had me by surprise.

“Yes?” leaning against the wall.
    “I have something for you.” Matias.
    “Your not allowed to see me yet.” Smiling cause there was no rule about that.
    “I’ll leave it by your door.” He left and I waited a few more seconds before opening it up to see what he had. It was stunning, white lily. The smell it gave off was even better, closing the door I smiled. I had no clue where to put it, facing the mirror I decided my hair was the best place. Slipping it just above my ear and getting a clip to hold it in place. My eyes zoomed in on the clock 9:12pm. Oh boy I’m late- heading out the door. I felt sick all of a sudden like it was prom or my wedding, stupid thoughts.

    The butler was at the top of the stairs, when he saw me. I gave him a ’one moment’ with a finger and took a few breaths. I started to get scared and I laugh when that happens, so I just made myself get this over with. Nodding to the butler who gathered everyone’s attention.
    “May I have your attention please.” Pausing as everyone settled down. “The lovely Miss Luna Skywater.” Bowing his head and letting me slowly walk out into their view. My long legs stepped out from behind the wall and I smiled politely as everyone stared at me. My father was at the bottom of the stairs and looked like he would burst into tears any moment. I wanted to slap him, but my eyes caught Matias’s and I didn’t look away. His stunned expression made me feel like I had picked the right dress.

    Gliding down the stairs making sure I stepped before the dress floated in my way. Making it to the bottom as my father took my hand, and gently kissed it before handing me off to Matias.

He wrapped his arm around mine, and we were the first to walk into the main room. It was down the hall and in the back, it connected to the main dinning hall, but that was for later. This room was massive and I use to roller blade all over it. A dance floor to make any young princess blush along with crystal lights, and flowers danced all over. A champagne tower and a chocolate fountain made light noises.

    Carefully leaning to my ear he whispered.
    “You look stunning” I blushed hard, not knowing what to say. He looked stunning as well, wearing a black tux and a white tie. I repaid his words.
    “You look handsome” still blushing, his smile was worth every word. Everyone filled in and made a circle around us, we were to dance. I am an okay dancer I had no idea if Matias could or not. The music started and it was slow, which made sense. Slipping his arm around my back and sending a tingling sensation all over me, taking my other hand in his while moved slowly following the rhythm. Spinning slowly in a circle, and keeping eye contact the whole time. I was so nervous, being watched by everyone I thought how glad I was I didn’t eat anything yet.

    His face never looking away from mine, turning to see the flower pressed in my hair.
    “Good choice” He whispered. That chocolate mint smell filled my nose making me dizzy.  The beat picked up and he moved me a little faster. He could see my nerves were at there breaking point.
    “Do you trust me?” He asked leaning into the ear.
    “Yes” Whispering and adding more color to my face.
    “Good.”  moving his feet faster and having me trail behind him, his arm holding my hand pulled me and I hit his back only to be spin out again. He never let go, the recoil brought be back to him. Feeling like I was on fire, he didn’t stop. Wrapping my arms around his neck as he grabbed my thigh and pulled it up to his waist, only to move backwards making my toe drag. Dropping my leg and dipping me down, bring me back up slowly.

Touching my arm lightly and spinning me around, holding me when I returned to him. I was trying really hard not to fall, or step on him. But I was loosing and I didn’t know what to do about that. What seemed like forever finally came to and end when he slid his hand behind my neck and pulled me within inches of his face. Every part of me wanted to kiss him, but with eyes all over us I dare not. People clapped and said how wonderful that was, I smiled but really I wanted to jump him.
    I greeted a lot of people and then made a slip and went to the bathroom. No one was in there and I leaned against the sink.

    ~Damn, that was……yea~
She was just as speechless as I was, good god I need another shower. Fanning myself off and trying to calm down. Once feeling less….well okay less horny cause I really would of taken him if I could of. I entered the hall my father walked up to me.
    “Are you alright my dear?” Whispering while holding a drink.
    “Yes” Smiling, he nodded and I grabbed his arm. Looking back at me.
    “Father, I need to ask you something.” looking around the room and keeping a smile on my face while I talked.
    “Yes, what is it?” slipping his arm around mine and walking to a quieter part of the room.
    “Is it….can,…” I couldn’t think of how to word it.
    “What is it child?” Putting his glass down.
    “What I want to know is, what does it feel like to find your mate?” his eyes lit up, and he hugged me.

    “Its wonderful, you get all these emotions. You feel hot and cold, your blood runs wild when you see them” He tried explaining it.
    “Is it possible to mind link with someone if your not mated?” This was a touchy subject, mind linking was very personal and was only really used when the Alpha or Monarch wanted to send messages out fast.

    “Mind linking?” Looking worried. “Have you….” I looked over at Matias who was leaning on the corner with his hands in his pockets, he had un buttoned the tux jacket and was zoning out.
    “Well….I don’t know” looking back at my father.
    “Talk to me.” Picking his glass back up and opening a door to go on the deck. No one was out hear so I could speak a little less restrained.
    “I can hear him.”
    “Who?”
    “Matias” blushing.
    “what do you hear?”
    “I can hear what him and his wolf are saying.” My father rubbed his chin. Then smiled.
    “This is interesting, I wonder if he can for you.” Looking at me, but I shook my head.
    “I already tried, unless he’s faking it…which I doubt he can’t hear me.” This worried me.

If I was the only one who could hear him, was there something wrong with me. Were we to far apart for him to hear me. My head lowered as if I had failed at something I never new I was suppose to be good at.
    “Relax Luna, this isn’t anything to worry about. Its actually very rare. You have already picked your mate without knowing.” His smile was large and charming as always.

Wait did he just say mate? But I thought….how is this even possible. My head starts to hurt and I rub between my nose. A steady hand touched my shoulder.

“Are you alright?” He asks I nodded cause I’m still to confused to talk.
“Well, if you weren’t my daughter you’d have already told your mate.” Father chuckles, but then it dissipates like he’s saddened by me being his daughter.
    “Father, its alright.” Opening my eyes and seeing I was right. The look of worry has finally taken its toll on him, and he’s worn out.

The smile I love to see spreads across his face once more, and I feel a little better.
    “Thank you my child, I am so very proud to call you my daughter. You always know what to say to your old man.” Kissing my cheek, we both walk back in. Matias is still in the corner, but he was accompanied by two woman. One in a light blue dress and the other in a red one. I growl, but stop myself before anyone notices.
What the hell did I do that for? I never get upset. Geez I’m changing and I don’t know if I like it.

The woman in the blue dress walks away, but red stays and is now over killing the womanly charm. I growl a little longer. She’s draped over him like some kind of dead fox fur, and is practically spilling her drink on herself.

~Get that hussy off our mate~ My wolf growls louder and I am starting to agree with her.

~I can’t make a scene here, people will start to question what’s going on, it could get father in trouble.~ Reminding her. I hear her whimper.

~But she’s touching him, and I don’t like her smell…~ That stopped me from picking up a drink.

~What smell? What are you talking about?~

She growls again ~ She smells like that bastard Alpha~ My heart drops and I turn to look at her again.

Sure enough she really does small like him, looking around the room I find Donavon grinning up a storm as he watches them.