~Luna’s POV~

I woke up next to Lindsey and Matias. A smile graced my face as I looked them over. How cute, I’m sure Matias wants a pup of his own, but I’m not ready for that yet. Were still learning about each other. Rubbing my hands threw my hair, I realize it’s a mess. Fixing it, I carefully pick Lindsey up and leave. Putting her in her bed, I cover her up. She wiggles, but doesn’t wake. Closing her door, I head down stairs after grabbing some clothes. Its quiet except for the sounds of the Tv. Shooter is drinking a beer and watching some late night show.
    “Hey” He sees me and turns the Tv on mute.

    “Hey” Opening the fridge and pulling out a water.
    “Didn’t think you’d be awake till tomorrow”  I shrugged and sat next to him.
    “Just wanted to lay down for a little bit.” Opening the water.
    “So, do you love him?” I chocked on a little water, wiping it from my mouth.
    “Sorry” He chuckled.
    “Where’s this coming from?”

    “You seem happy, just wanted to make sure”
    “Yea, I’m happy. Matias is a good man.” I start. “He protects me, and we’ve been thru a lot”
    “I can see that, but you never said you loved him” Raising an eyebrow.
    “I thought it was obvious” Rolling my eyes and trying to take another sip.
    “Luna, you know how dangerous…” I cut him off.
    “Just stop, Shooter. Matias knows about that, he’s seen me a few times shift.”
    “Yes but he’s never seen you fully shift” Leaning his arm on the sofa.

“What’s your point?” Crossing my legs.
    “Luna your father and I and maybe Sam are the only ones who have ever seen you change. Its dangerous. Its not safe for you to be around so many pack members” He was a little tension and looked a little pissed.
    “Are you suggesting I leave? And if so where would I go. Matias is my mate.” Don’t get me wrong I love Shooter, he’s like family. But what he’s asking is starting to bring my temper to the surface.
    “Ahh, I’m not sure what I’m asking you to do. But you need to be careful, that’s all.”
    “And what do you think I have been doing? Its not like I go out of my damn way to start shit.” Shaking my head.

    “Relax Luna, I’m not saying that”
    “Well your going pretty Fucking close. You are hear to help my pack learn how to fight and protect themselves. Don’t get it fucked up, and start trying to give me a lecture on what I should and shouldn’t be doing” Standing up he grabbed my hand.
    “Luna, I’m sorry. Please. I’m just worried about you.” His eyes begging me not to go.
    “Shooter, I am always careful, you know me please don’t forget that” Smiling and walking back into the kitchen. He followed tossing his can out. Matias started down the stairs, stopping when he heard us talking.

    “So are you gunna say it?” Shooter asked sitting at the counter.
    “Shooter, you know. Why are you so admit about me saying it?”
    “Because I have loved you for a long time. I can protect you better. And you know it” I’ve known for a long time Shooter was interested in me. His protectiveness towards me, was part of how I knew.
    “Shooter I love you, but I love Matias more. He’s my mate, my everything.”

Matias Growled at hearing Shooters words, but calmed quickly hearing me.

    “Well what if he can’t protect you like I can, how you will deal with it if something were to happen to him. You’ll be alone”
    “Enough Shooter. Don’t talk about my mate like he’s already dead and you have a chance.” Pointing my finger at him.
    “Matias is my everything, do you understand. I will never let anything happen to him, and he will never let anything happen to me. I have done things to that man that would make a priest blush, and he makes me hotter then a damn desert.” Growling. Shoot looked shocked that I said that and turned red with envy.

    Matias leaned against the wall lessoning, with a short smile.
    “You’ve slept with him?” Shooter looked away.
    “Ohh your damn right, I slept with him. And I will continue to sleep with my sex god of a mate. You don’t have a chance, he’s mine.” Snapping before turning around and grabbing a cookie.
    “Sexy god?” He paled.

    “Yea, the man’s a freaking sex god. He knows every inch of me. He doesn’t just make me mental satisfied he completes ever inch of me.” Biting the cookie, he looked away.
    “Shooter, I don’t think you get it. I will never leave Matias, no matter what he does or doesn’t do. He doesn’t need to buy me expensive things or take me out, he does everything when he kisses me, when he tells me I’m perfect and shows me ever freaking day he’ll be there for me.” I was feeling over heated and just wanted to see Matias.
    “I understand. I am happy for you, I just wish” He stopped.
    “Don’t, you will find your own mate, and its not me.” Grabbing two more cookies and walking away. I headed back upstairs to see Matias with the biggest grin on his face. I rolled my eyes and passed him.

    “Ease dropping I see” As I passed his chest. He chuckled and followed me into are room closing the door.
    “So I’m a sex god am I?” Chuckling.       
    “Geez know your ego is gunna explode” Sitting on the bed with my cookies.
    “No, I’m just surprised you said all that”
    “Why wouldn’t I?”
    “Cause he’s clearly in love with you, and it was like you were rubbing his nose in the fact he will never have you”

    “Are you mad?” Holding a cookie in my mouth.
    “God no, if anything I’m extremely turned on. I’ve wanted to hear what you though about are love making for a while. But you never tell me anything” Shrugging and sitting next to me, breaking off a piece of cookie. I frowned, but ate the other half.
    “Its not something I like to talk about” Blushing and looked away. He pulled my head back to his, kissing me like he has never kissed me.
    “You are my everything Luna, I will spoil you with anything you want.” Kissing me again. My body started to heat up again. His face had a light stubble and it tickled my cheeks. Smiling and wrapping my arms around his neck, my legs flipped over his body. He groaned with a smile and grabbed my ass.

    “So” I started looking into his eyes.
    “So” He mimicked. Grinning like a wild cat.
    “You heard all of it?”
    “Pretty much, mad?” Rising an eyebrow.
    “Umm not really” Giggling and planting another kiss on his lips.
    “Luna I will protect you, you do know that right?” He was serious.
    “Yes, I know”

    “You need to tell me, what is your full shift like?”
    “You really want to know?” Sighing, he nodded.
    “Its dangerous Matias, very. I turn into a killing machine, I feel no pain, no love, nothing. This is why Shooter is worried.”
    “Did you almost do it in the apartment?” Tilting his head.
    “You mean when my eyes started to turn the red?”
    “Yes”

    “Yea, its was slow, and you stopped it before I could fully shift. But its possible it could happen again” Looking away.
    “I’ll stop it” He said without any hesitation.
    “You don’t know that. I am scared I will hurt you.” Lowering my head to his chest.
    “You wont hurt me.” Kissing the top of my head.
    “Matias, promise me something” I ask.

    “What?”
    “If I fully shift, don’t come near me. I couldn’t bare the thought of hurting you” A tear ran down my face, as the thought of Matias ending up like my old boss.
    “Why are you so worried. I can help you”
    “No, you need to promise me. Please” I begged.
    “Alright” Pulling me closer to him.
    “Promise” I say again.
    “You really need me to promise?” Are chins on each others shoulders.
    “Yes”
    “I promise” I hug him tighter and get as close as possible to him.

Please spirits don’t let me get to that point, I couldn’t bare hurting him. My eyes close and I listen to his breathing mixed with heart beats.

He scooted back and laid me down next to him. Playing with my hair and kissing my forehead.
    “You are my everything” He says giving me another kiss. Are bodies warm and tired we fall back to sleep.


The alarm I had set the day before chirps, pissing me off. I hate those damn thing, there is never a good wake up. Whacking at it, the damn thing falls to the floor.
    “Damn it” Groaning I feel a hands slip under my shirt and cup my breast. I giggle when it pulls me closer to him.
    “Matias, we have to get up” His eyes are closed but a smile is on his face.
    “No” in a whisper.
    “Yes, were gunna be later for are first lesson” He moves his hand in a message motion.
    “No” He says again.

“Oh my god, your not getting any, now come on” Moving away to grab the clock.
    “I get whatever I want, I’m a god” His eyes open slowly.
    “I knew that was going to your head” Pulling off my clothes and tossing them in the hamper, he rolls over on his back and whistles at me.
    “We should play hooky today and make out.”
    “Oh cause your fifteen again” Giggling and grabbing fresh clothes.
    “Umm, just as dirty” Flashing a sexy smile.
    “I bet” Hooking my black sports bra, grabbing tight yoga shorts and a my gloves with the fingers cut out.

    “That’s all your wearing?” He asks as I put on a pair of sneakers.
    “Yes, this is my workout clothes” Tying my shoes.
    “I’m up” He says jumping to his feet and changing.
    “Really?” Looking over my shoulder.
    “Yup”
    “Why’s that?” Putting my hands on my hips.
    “No way in hell, I’m letting my baby be alone with Shooter, looking like that” eyeing me all over.
    “What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?” Frowning.

“Nothing, its just very sexy, and I’m guessing once you start sweating your gunna be a sexual target for him.” Growling a little. I laughed and headed for the door, once I opened it I was grabbed.
    Tossing over his shoulder and my ass being smacked.
    “Matias” Laughing as he bounced down the stairs and got everyone’s attention. I was laughing, but still embarrassed.
    “Matias put me down” Giggling.
    “Nope” Grabbing my ass with both hands, as Shooter looked. Matias flashed him a smile, and Shooter frowned looking away.
    “Alright lets head to the gym.” He said trying not to look at us.
    “Your horrible” I whispered as he still carried me to the gym.
    “Deal with it” turning his head and sucking on my hip. I blushed cause it was turning me on.

Once down in the gym, Matias had me stay next to him. We were instructed to do 100 push ups, 100 pull ups and run till Shooter said stop. This was normal and I didn’t even bat an eye. I hit a button on a small remote and added a little music. This will help with there moods. Shooter smiled at me, only making Matias annoyed. God this is gunna be a long week. Shaking my head and running around the gym. We worked on kick boxing and a few punches.
    I did my pull ups last, and could feel eyes on me. I looked over my shoulder as Matias was biting his lip, filling his eyes with lust.
    Oh geez


Finishing my set, I started on push ups using both hands, Shooter yelled at me.
    “Luna one hand” Growling.
    “What, Why?”
    “Don’t question me” Growling. Bastard. I did the rest with one hand. Right before I finished he dropped a jump rope at my side.
    “Two hundred, I want all three styles” Walking away.
    “Damn it”
    “Make it three hundred” Glaring at me. I kept my mouth shut.

The styles he was talking about is the normal one where you just jump it, the next is where you pick only one foot at a time, then the last is twisting the rope around your body and still jumping. Its more of a pain in the ass.

I did my jumps and I could feel him watching me, I saw Matias looking madder then a bull with a rider. I sighed and finished. Sweat dipped off my body, dropping the rope at his feet. He was gunna break me, that was his goal. If he can’t have me he was going to make Matias pissed. No sense in trying to work Matias to the bone, it was more painful for him to watch me. My wolf spoke

~He’s trying to break us~
~Yea I no~
~Bring it~ She said I could almost see her smirk. I nodded and she went back into my mind.

    We headed outside, for more training.
    “Run forty times around the property.” Shooter yelled. Groans started and he grinned.
    “Make it sixty” I sighed and started the run. Everyone followed behind me. Matias caught up.
    “What’s his problem?” Growling, as we ran.
    “He’s going threw me to hurt you. Ignore him.” Watching were I was going.
    “Bastard”
    “Let it go” Pushing forward and making my speed faster then the packs. Shooter couldn’t see him next to me, he’s only work us more.

Finally we completed are running, half of the pack looked half dead. Breathing heavy and sitting on the ground drinking water. Even Cain who was suppose to be use to work outs, was having a hard time.
    “Ten minute break” Shooter yelled, looking around.
    “Thank god” The twins fell backwards and lay in the grass.
    “Luna, not you” He said glaring as I went to sit down. I knew he was going to do that. Matias was about to snap, when I got up and twisted my finger back and forth. Warning him to let it go, he looked away.

Stepping to Shooters side he looked over the front yard. Keeping my breathing light, I didn’t want him to think I was tired. He knew better, he could hear my heart threatening to break away.
    “Your gunna show them the sets” Looking at me with one eye, and his arms crossed over his shirtless chest.
    “Sure” Swallowing. I hate sets.

Shooter will call out what he wants you to do and you need to do it in less then a second, its hard and painful, cause he does all kinds.

    “Listen yup, Luna’s gunna show you how to do sets, so you get the idea.” Looking over at everyone who was still sitting or laying on the ground.
    “Luna” He yelled, I walked over in front of him.
   

He growled and looked me up and down, Matias caught this and his eyes shifted a grey color. I sighed, this is not how this was suppose to go.
    “Running” He yelled, and I took off running him place.
    “Drops” I dropped to the ground and started doing push up while slapping my hands together.
    “Board” Dropping and flipping onto my back, I kept my head, legs and arms off the ground. I hate theses the most.

    “Running” Jumping back up and running in place.
    “Jacks” Its what it sounds like, jumping jacks.
    “Downs” I knew he was doing this on purpose, downs is pretty simple, but it’s the reasoning behind it that made Matias pissed.
    Dropping my hands to touch my toes, my ass was in the air and with Shooter standing behind me, he got a great view. He smirking looking at my ass, and ticking Matias off. If you think that’s the worse he can do your so wrong.
    “Downs rock” Fuck me man. This is like squats but more humiliating, cause you have to drop your ass without removing your hands from you toes. I could hear Matias’s low growl getting louder.
    “Jacks” Thank you god.
    “Stop” He said and I stopped. Looking at Matias who’s face was red, and his pack was looking worried.
    “Breaks over, get in line” He yelled as everyone got to their feet.


This is what it was like for the next week, Shooter would use me as his go to girl. Pissing off Matias in the process. It was all I could do to keep Matias at a calm level, and then Shooter would go and say or do something to set him off again. It was getting old, and I was just about done with all his bullshit.

    It was noon when I finally finished make lunch for everyone.
    “Matias, I’m going for a run” Kissing his cheek before heading to the back yard.
    “You want me to come?” He went to get out of his chair, even with his plate still full of food.
    “No, I need to think” He frowned, but nodded. Walking out side, I took my shoes off and left them near the door. Then quickly walked to the tree line before shifting and pushing my clothes into a pile, before taking off. It was nice just being free, no worries or questions. The only time Shooter stuck around was for training and meals, other then that he would go to his room or out into town. Right now I didn’t have a clue where he was, and frankly I didn’t give two shits.

    His words replayed in my mind, how he loves me and I should be with him. What a dope, doesn’t he understand that Matias is my mate. I would never break Matias’s heart like that, I respect him to much. Shooter may not look it, but he’s about twice my age, however werewolves don’t age like humans do. Its sort of like once they hit the teen years its slows down to the point of almost nothing. Bastards I was only half wolf, so what do I get out of the deal. Shaking my head to get my mind clear, this should be my time to think about whatever I want and I’m think about his stupid ass.

    A growl slipped my lips as I got madder for him making it into my head. Making it to the small meadow of flowers I sat down in the middle. I loved this spot, it was the first real spot Matias had taken me to. A few butterflies danced from flower to flower, some fighting over one. Not sure how a butterfly would fight, looks more like a dance. A dragonfly landed on my nose and my eyes crossed each other. It flew off when the wind picked up, letting me catch more then the smell of flowers. A low growl passed my lips, turning my head around.

    Shooter was standing at the edge of the meadow, holding my clothes.
    “We need to talk” He says tossing them to me. Son of a bitch, why can’t I get a few freaking minutes to myself…is that so hard to ask. Huffing I walked over and picked them up, and went behind a large tree. Once dressed I walked back out.
    “What do you want?” Showing I wasn’t pleased in the least.
    “I need to talk to you” He says again.
    “Yea I gather that, what about”

We were standing in front of each other, and he watched me carefully.
    “Well?” Folding my arms. He had put me threw so much training, I wasn’t in the mood for he talk.
    “Its about us” He said rubbing the back of his neck.
    “What part of Matias is my mate don’t you understand.” Growling, I didn’t want to hear anymore of this. I started to walk away, but as I passed him he grabbed my arm and spun me around. Grabbing my head with his other hand and pushing his lips to mine. My eyes wide open as I realized what he was doing. Every part of me was screaming, my brain was going a mile a minute. Now Shooter is a pretty good kisser, but nothing come pared to Matias, when Matias kisses me it like I get an orgasm from just the kiss. Shooter’s was just a kiss.
    I was pissed, this was the same reason I got mad at Matias when Ray kissed him. I’ll be damned if I’m gunna do that. Kneeing him in the dick, he pulled away from me. I was so not done with his sorry ass. My left hook came around and pushed into his jaw, sending him to the ground.
    “YOU SON OF A BITCH!” I scream, while shaking.
    “Lu..na” Gasping for air.

    “Why? Why couldn’t you just let me be happy? You’re an asshole. I want you off my packs land. I’ll find a new way of training them.” Growling and containing my tears.
    “Luna, I’m sorry” He sits up, in less pain by now.
    “Your sorry, sorry isn’t going to cut it. I’m in love with Matias, no one else.”   
    “I was waiting” He started.

    “Waiting, waiting for what?” I screamed, kicking up dirt.   
    “I was waiting for your father to pass that bill, then I was going to ask you”
    “You mother fu%ker, Matias challenged Donavon for me. To free me, he told me I didn’t have to be his mate even if he won. And you were waiting, why so my father could do all the dirty work for you? You’re a dirt bag.” By this point I was shaking so bad, I wanted to shift. He sat in the dirt just looking at me.
    “He challenged?”