Tyler

Thank Goddess it's Friday.

Also there's no wrestling practice on Friday. By the adventure I had yesterday at the center, I'm nowhere near ready for group shower with my mate. My mate...

I still can't get over the fact that I'm Luna. I mean, my mom is Luna. I will be once Jack ascends next Summer.

"Are you enjoying your time training, son?" - Dad asked while we're eating breakfast at the dining hall of the pack house.

"Yes dad, I am. So very much. It's going great." - I replied, smiling wide.

"Of course, it's with his mate. Who wouldn't enjoy it?" - Sarah snickered, sitting across the table from me.

"You'll get your mate too. Don't worry about it." - I told her, choosing not to take her snicker personally.

She grunted at me.

"Also, we go there to train. You make it sound like we're going to the park." - I said in a playful tone.

"Good for you, son. This is the best time of your life. Enjoy it." - Dad said cheerfully.

He's taking this me mated to another boy way better than I thought he would. I'm so happy I can't say it enough. Small blessings, am I right?

"Thanks, I will. Dad, did you know that we have to vacate this house when the new Beta ascends?" - I asked him, curiously. Sarah gasped at this.

"Yes, of course I knew. It's the pack house, not our house. It serves the pack. It's the Beta's responsibility to lead and man the pack house. But I didn't want to leave here after I had to succeed Alpha Stonehold. I had already made my home here with my family, so I stayed. But I knew it's only until the next Beta ascends."

"I can't believe I have to leave here!" - Sarah was gobsmacked.

"You'll move in with your mate, Sarah. It's your mom and I who'll have to leave, but it's fine. I know it's coming. I'll find us a small house until next summer. Just for your mom and me, maybe an extra room for the grandchildren. That's all." - Dad stated, not letting it phase him. I guess it's part of life. The Beta's life.

"Grandchildren." - I gasped. - "I have no idea how Jack is gonna deal with having a successor." - I stuttered, gobsmacked at the thought.

"There's time. You're both so young." - Dad said in a serene tone.

Later at school, I'm talking with my friends like always. Except the theme is a recurring one.

"Are you nervous about your date?" - Jay asked me, curiosity dripping from his tone.

"Well, yes. It's his parents' house. But it's not a date. He's not taking me to the drive in or another town like he did Sarah." - I replied, feeling anxious. Sarah blinked at hearing her name but didn't say anything. She's talking to Anna.

"Are you two gonna christen the house?" - Elsa asked. I gasped.

"No. Definitely not." - I blushed hard.

"You know the desire for your mate will only grow stronger, right?" - She raised an eyebrow at me.

"Yes, I know. Let it go!" - I snapped at her.

"I think it's sweet that he's taking you over there. That means you're important to him." - Peter opined. I blushed again.

"Thanks Pete. But it's still not a date." - I spoke in a soft tone.

Jack entered the school and approached where we were. He came near me from behind and kissed me on my exposed neck, sending shivers down my spine and all over my body like nothing I've ever felt before.

"Good morning, Luna. Morning everyone." - He greeted us with a smile.

"Good morning, Alpha." - I greeted him back in a low tone.

He kept on walking like he's a man on a mission, not wanting to intrude on our conversation or because he has something else to do.

But I ran to his side, grabbed his wrist and pulled him to turn to my front and lay it on him.

I kissed him on the lips for a good minute. Honestly, his lips tasted as sweet as honey. It's the most wonderful feeling in the world.

After the bell rang, I parted my lips from his. Then, I sighed in pleasure and walked on to class. He looked at me completely floored. So was Tony, who's not far from where we were.

That's how you greet a mate. Though his way didn't suck either, not gonna lie. My wolf is howling at the skin to skin contact. Basically I had to restrain myself from turning back and kiss him again because we're at school.

But I did want to. The classes go about normally until we break for lunch. Then I did something I haven't done before until now. I joined him for lunch at his table.

"Are you lost?" - He snickered when seeing me take my tray to seat next to him and Tony.

"No, I wanted to ask you at what time are you going to stop by my house tomorrow to go to your parents house?" - I asked him before taking a bite of my lunch.

"Oh. Good question. Can we do it after breakfast or is too early for you?" - He questioned me, a little baffled by my presence. Even though we're mates and it's not exactly a weird thing to eat with your mate.

What is really weird is doing what we're doing, that is taking baby steps. I'm not complaining as I'm not ready for more just yet. But let's just say if this was a century ago, someone could've been already pregnant by now. Or at the very least it would be in the works, if one of the mates was a girl.

Which is why in this century, mothers have to prepare their daughters a little better for the completion of the bond that can take place when they turn 17.

It's called the age of consent. That is we still can't find our mates, but if they are 18+ they can find us, like Jack did me. I'm still 17.

And when we do find them, our wolves inside us drive us crazy towards the completion of the bond. And since we're teenagers, that drive hits us harder than ever. It's because we're already horny to begin with.

Of course, there's no age limit to when you can find your mate. We at the pack house live with several unmated warriors. It happens when it happens. The Goddess can't be rushed.

However, in a pack this size with more than 20.000 werewolves, chances are you'll find your mate at school, like most people. It's the biggest milestone in a werewolf's life. Something we're prepared for since childhood, though we don't get the actual completing the bond talk until we're teenagers, usually.

To a werewolf, it's a natural thing. A part of the process. It can't be helped. It goes to our very nature. Which is probably why the Principal announced it that day that it's forbidden to complete the bond at school. It's grounds for expulsion.

I mean, of course it is. Simply because to complete the bond one have sex with their mate and at the end of the act, the mates bite each other in the neck, leaving what's called a mate mark that lasts forever. Everyone knows it. Every mated couple has done exactly that.

And mostly all teenagers look forward to it, specially the virgin ones. Of course, not all teens save themselves for their mate because to make it to 18 a virgin is a tall order. For some people.

There's also the fear of getting pregnant by someone not your mate. That is the biggest taboo in werewolf society. Of course, people know teens have sex. It's not exactly breaking news.

But if your girlfriend turns up pregnant, that's a big no no. Because that's forever. And no one wants an unmated pregnancy. Because when the father of the child gets mated away from you, you'll never see him again. Not in the same way you did before.

And no, he's not rejecting his mate for you. Now way, Jose. Also, the pregnant girl will get her own mate eventually. And who wants to raise someone else's child? Like I said, it's a huge taboo. Elsa wouldn't let us have sex until she was on the pill. And I used a condom every time.

Anyway, back to my original point, everyone knows it's happening. And everybody expects it to. I myself just don't know when. But it's not tomorrow, that's for sure.

"No, it's not too early. I'll wait for you after breakfast at the pack house. It's a walking distance from your family home anyway." - I told him with a smile on my face.

It's a long walk, sure. But a walk nonetheless.

"Perfect. Can't wait." - He replied grinning.

"I have to admit you two are taking this way better than I thought you would. I thought there'd be screams and temper tantrums. Even some violence." - Tony smirked, staring at us in complete awe.

"Well, there'll be violence. If I hear anyone else asking me if it's weird to shower with my mate, I'll punch someone." - I replied with an angry tone. Tony gasped.

"I hear you, mate. And I'm with you." - Jack said, glaring at Tony.

"Excuse me for caring about my cousin." - Tony defended himself in an annoyed tone.

Jack and I laughed at this.

"I never thought I'd see the day when I'm glad I don't have wrestling practice today." - I admitted with a snarky mood.

"I know, right? And I only joined the team to piss you off." - Jack confessed with a mild laughter.

"I knew you did. Bastard!" - I shouted at him.

"Hey, you started it. But I finished it." - He smirked.

"No, I finished it by putting you in the hospital." - I snarled at him.

Tony was gobsmacked at my words. But Jack laughed. And so did I. The biggest issue between us turned into banter for us to joke about. Something that would never happen mere days ago. Honestly, now I just want to kiss him all the time.

Plus, that kiss on the neck gave me chills like no one has ever given me before. And I'd never thought a guy would give it to me. Much less HIM.

We trade insult banter for the rest of the break that had Tony gagging his innocent façade.

But he doesn't criticize or interject. He let it plays out as he can see us having fun together. This is a first for us. Lately, the only time I enjoy seeing him is when we're naked showering. But it's nice to see that we can strike up a conversation too.

I mean, don't get me wrong, he is hot. But that can only carry some weight in life. Eventually we get old, our body gets saggy. And all it's left of the mate bond is good conversation. So they say.

We picked up our trays, brushed our teeth and get back in class. Later, we're inside his car driving to the pack house like we do everyday.

"Are you sure about this? Going there I mean? You can take your time if you want. There's not a rush." - I told him as he looked ahead.

"Yes, I'm sure. Why? Are you having second thoughts?" - He asked me worriedly.

"No. Never. You surprised me by asking and I would never fail you by not supporting this huge step in your life. I wanna go. I'm just worried for you." - I told him in a single breath. I wanted to make sure that I'm there for him. No doubt. It's just worry, that's all.

He looked at me so affectionately that I gasped. He stopped at the gate to wait for the warrior to have it opened. In the meantime, he unbuckled his seat belt and kissed me deeply.

He didn't even care if anyone would see us. But then again, why would anyone care? We're mates. It's not like he's cheating on anybody.

His lips are the closest thing to heaven for me. Goddess, I never thought I'd say this, but thank you. I still don't know how to navigate this mating. But I do love his touch.

We entered the compound and he goes to his internship. I take the time to learn from my mom the Luna business before we go to the training center.

Hours later, the highlight of my day. Seeing my mate naked alone and unabashedly.

It's a sight for sore eyes. This bond is striking me to the core, changing everything I thought I knew about myself. But I do like it. And I wouldn't, I couldn't possibly change it for the world. Now I belong to him. And he belongs to me.

A|N:  *swoons*

The next chapter is even better than this one. It's the first visit to Jack's family home after the murders.

You don't wanna miss that!

Love,

Léo.