A Secret Alpha Mate

(Benjamin) I drag my family down to the party early, while there are still some people setting up. I grab a drink from an omega and took a seat at one of the tables waiting. Hailey was looking around for Doddess knows what, Seth looked bored and Julianna was twirling a piece of her hair in her fingers. My family, my own family were liabilities. I wish they could conduct themselves with some sort of decorum. “I want us to get in with the new Luna here,” I explain to them after no one said anything for a few minutes, “Since things have been rocky since Alpha Jackson found his mate at our pack, that omega.’ I make sure to whisper the last part, even though no one is around to hear. “Why does it matter? The only reason we were on thin ice or whatever is because of that filthy omega slut.” Hailey sits up looking pissed, “If he would have taken a chosen mate it should have been me anyway. Julianna pats her arm sympathetically. “This new Luna is pregnant with his child, he wouldn't have taken a chosen mate unless he was forced to," I explain, she really was dull sometimes. “We have to get on their good side again, I think it was Isla that complained to her precious mate about her “sad childhood”, and maybe this Luna will have come from better stock and realize that it was just a dramatization from an omega." Julianna nods in agreement. “That's a good idea, dear” “They are our closest allies, or they should be at least, so we need to restore that” I whisper as people started to come down. “Let's go mingle, best behavior all of you. We are representing the great Silver Moon Pack.” Seth sighs and Hailey rolls her eyes, I bet they got this from Julianna, I was never so weak. “Link me when you find the Luna, she should be in a white dress. I need to speak with her as soon as possible” Seth heac off for the bar and Hailey keeps looking around at the men that walk in. I almost wish she would find her mate just to get rid of her, but I doubt her mate was anyone of significance. Maybe if she could keep her dramatics under check I could arrange a chosen mate for her, but I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to take on that burden when they met her, even if she was an Alpha’s daughter. The backyard starts getting full and everyone starts mingling, chatter filling the air around us. I see Alpha Jackson by the front talking to his Beta and Gamma but I didn't see any young women near him. I edge towards the stage to keep an eye on Alpha Jackson. I motion for an omega to bring me over another drink. Julianna ends up finding me after escaping for a third glass of champagne. I felt like every time I took my family out I was babysitting them. In no time at all, darkness settled around the party and Alpha Jackson got on the stage. He introduced his parents and th asked his Luna to come up on stage. I caught sight of a blonde in heels walking up the stage and made note of her appearance. Alpha Jackson wasn't looking at her though, he was looking at a shorter, gorgeous girl with Auburn hair. That couldn't be.. How. Meghan said she left. I looked back between the two women in white. I noticed the blonde was visibly showing. If that was Alpha Jackson's bab there was no way that he could take Isla as his mate, even I knew that. I would stay on this mysterious blonde’s side and make sure that she became Luna. Not even Alpha Jackson could bend t rules like that, it's his fault he got her pregnant, and this child needed to learn to take responsibility for his actions. Alpha Jackson called up his doctor to explain about the tests. Bullshit. I really hope that people weren't buying this. It wa obvious he was doing everything that he could to lie and then abandon his child. I would have to talk to the blonde, I think he called her Jennifer, I would do everything in my power to bring her justice ar take down Alpha Jackson. They dragged her away kicking and screaming off the stage, I had to admit I liked her spunk. 1 followed them at a distanc assumed they were taking her to a holding cell but I needed to find the entrance. I stopped in the distance when they brought her to a thick door at the back of the packhouse, convenient for bringing in prisoners without having to drag the through the entire packhouse. I hang back so that I can hear what's going on but stay in the shadows. “She's to be held in cell one!’ Their leader said, “Get the f**k off of me, Cameron. You won't get away with this” Jennifer spits. “No, actually, you won't get away with it. You almost did, I have to admit, but thankfully we're a tad bit smarter than you. He laughs. “You don't know who you're messing with, you can't hold me here.” “Yes, actually, we can’ “You don't have proof.” “Yes, actually we do.’ She starts kicking and screaming. “Make sure that someone is watching her at all times, she’s to have no visitors today and a very limited list. All supervise “Yes sir!’ “Now I'm going back to watch Alpha Jackson's mate become our Luna.” He turns on his heel and heads back to the ceremony. I would need to find a way to get to her, she seemed like she could be an asset to me, even if she was lying. We both had the same enemies. (1sla) I take a sip of champagne and look up and catch the eyes of someone familiar staring at me intently. A chill goes down m spine and Adrastea’s hair on the back of her neck stands up. Jackson notices me tensing and takes my hand. “Who is that?” He asks. When Jackson looks over Seth doesn't look away and continues to stare at me. “The Alpha's son from Silver Moon. Seth.” “And why is he staring at my mate?” Flint growls. I turn to Jackson. “Relax, he’s just a bully. There was that one incident but nothing happened.” Jackson is shaking next to me. “We are at our party. We can't start any more drama tonight” try to laugh to keep the mood light. Jackson pulls me close and inhales my scent. I look up from him and see Alpha Benjamin walking up. I tense and try to take a deep breath. Once this conversation was over, I wouldn't have to face him again this evening. “Well, hello again, Alpha, Jackson. That was one hell of a ceremony I must say.” Alpha Benjamin walks up and addressed jackson only. In tow were Julianna, Hailey, and Seth. Seth wouldn't stop staring at me. “Nothing like a bit of drama to keep things interesting” Jackson jokes. “Hmm, we were told that you were to take a chosen mate, but that was obviously not the case” Alpha Benjamin muses. “There was a bit of a miscommunication.” Jackson says, “But it's all cleared up now thankfully.” He pulls me closer to his side, Alpha Benjamin still hasn't looked my way. “You know my mate, of course, now officially my Luna of Moonstone.” Jackson looks at me proudly. Alpha Benjamin smiles widely and turns to me, it makes me uncomfortable. “Yes, what an amazing accomplishment for you. You must be so proud of yourself” Jackson stiffened next to me, it was clear what he meant. I didn't deserve this. I didn't believe I deserved it myself for a while, but I finally realized I did. The Moon Goddess chose this mate for me, this fate f or me, and I wouldn't let her or my pack down. “I feel lucky that the Moon Goddess bestowed on me such an honor and I will try every day to live up to it and be the bes Luna for this pack. I smile at him. I was a Luna now, I wouldn't let him make me feel uncomfortable, or at least I wouldn't show it. “Hello, Luna Julianna, Hailey, Seth, it's nice of you to come for my ceremony.” I plaster on a smile and turn to them, makin brief eye contact with each of them. Hailey looks away from me and Seth gives me a villainous smile. “It's a pleasure, Luna!" He says stepping forward, next to his parents and reaching for my hand. I reluctantly place it in his not trying to be rude, *I have to say I almost didn't recognize you outside of those little maid outfits” He looks at Jackson “Vl have to send you one, then you'll see what I mean,” Jackson growls. “You will not objectify my Luna, as of now she outranks you, you're just the son of an Alpha who doesn't seem to have an intention of giving up his title to you,” Seth smirks, knowing that Jackson won't cause a scene here. “Now now, Alpha Jackson, wouldn't want to cause a scene, I was just saying how different your Luna looked.” I can feel jackson fighting to keep his anger in check. “A lot of things have changed, Seth. Maybe not so much for you though.” I say too sweetly, he continues to smile. “You never know when things might change again, Luna.” He strolls away throwing Jackson a backward glance. Julianna is frozen she doesn't know what to say. “My son sometimes can be a bit hard to handle.” Alpha Benjamin says, not even bothering to apologize for him. “That's an understatement. I must say I have to commend your decision to hold off on giving him the title. He does seem very," Jackson pauses choosing the right word, “Unfit.” Alpha Benjamin inhales but just nods. “Alpha Jackson.” He nods to him and walks away, Julianna follows. “Classy family." Jackson mutters under his breath, *I can't wait for the trial “Can I come?” I ask. “Actually, they wanted to see if you and Abigail would testify.” I froze, that was never part of the plan. “We can talk about it later, I'm sorry they called the other day and it slipped my mind between paternity tests.’ “No, I'll do it. I want to help." Jackson gave me a kiss on the forehead, “We can discuss it further tomorrow. Tonight is all about you, my Luna." I felt like I met a million people. I don't know how I would ever remember the names of these people. The pack members were all so welcoming and the omegas I met were thrilled that I was the Luna, it seemed Jennifer had already scared ther I needed a second to breathe before the next round of meetings, “Jackson, I'm going to take a minute." “Don't go far!” I walk to the edge of the party, my gaze cast downward so I wouldn't get pulled into another conversation. I just needed z chance to catch my breath and take in the events of tonight. I look back at the party, the back of my packhouse and I feel a swell of gratitude. I wasn't fully able to appreciate it with t bustle of the party but I was a Luna. I was the Lune of Moonstone. We did it, Adrastea. ves, we did. It is more than earned. I feel like I'll never get over this feeling. It doesn't feel real I hope we don't either. So are we gonna mark our mate now Give me a few hours Ves, baby girl. I can’t wait “What are you doing out here all alone?” A voice pulls me from my conversation that sends a shiver down my spine. “Anyone could be out here." Seth. “I have to say you're looking even better than you did in my bathroom that one time, in the too-short skirt. Shame you're so covered up now.” He looks me up and down and it makes me feel naked. He takes a step forward and I take a step back without even thinking. “I'll never forget the feel of your body struggling against mine, it makes me hard thinking about that tight a*s grinding on me.” 1 gulp trying not to relive those memories, I never let myself dwell on what could have happened that night, and it all coming back to me. I felt frozen paralyzed. He starts circling around me. “Leave now” I muster. “The big bad Luna isn't so scary without her mate around is she?” He grins, “He wouldn't know how to handle you, I see you're still not marked, I wouldn't have let you go a day without marking you if you were my mate” He's behind me now and brushes my hair away. I turn around and face him, “I said, get the f**k away from me you repulsive man-child." He takes a step back but there's glint in his eye now. “Feisty, I like it. My dad promised you to me.” What? “It's going to be harder to get you now, but it's not impossible” He reaches forwards for me and without a second thought, I slap him. “Eight out of ten” I hear a familiar voice come up behind me and I let out a breath of relief. “Only an eight? She's our Luna, come on man.” Lucas says to Cameron. “Don’t worry, I'l teach her. Better yet, teach her how to throw a punch.’ cameron and Lucas come up behind me but Seth doesn't back down. “Does this fucker have a death wish?” Lucas asks Cameron. “Maybe he is just really really stupid.’ “Or bored. He must be out of his mind with boredom.” “Must be." “If you have a death wish next time, just let us know, we would be more than happy to oblige. You don't have to go trying harass our Luna to get our attention.’ “Stupid, stupid, stupid.’ Cameron tuts. “What should we do with him?” Lucas asks. “The dungeon seems boring." “And he is already bored.” “Something more interesting then.’ Cameron sounds excited “Tie him to a tree upside down and naked?” Lucas suggests. “Could work. What about a good old-fashioned warning?” “EN, less fun, but we are on a time crunch, there's a party to be getting back to." Lucas concedes and turns to me, “Luna, i you will excuse us, your mate must be worried sick.” “Er, yes of course." I take one last look at Seth and he finally has fear in his eyes. Good. “Let's show you our favorite clearing I hear Cameron say behind me. “It's a bit of a walk, out of hearing distance.” “We think you'll love it” “Might even want to build a summer home there.” I hear Seth scream and a punch to the face immediately shut him up.