Chapter 3

• Although what Lord wanted most at the time was a little privacy and quiet with his mate, that was sometimes a luxury. Like now. The fabric of the door was pulled back and a young wolf came running in as if the place belonged to him.
• -Lord- he shouted with elation, but stopped short when he saw the scene before him that few had the opportunity to see.
• The alpha's eyes slowly opened, the golden gleam in them dangerous and warning. He definitely hadn't liked being interrupted like this. The newcomer took two steps back at the density of pheromones that began to fill the room.
• -Brother... me.
• Lord began to growl slightly showing his fangs, causing the small body on his chest to stir uncomfortably. This caught the attention of the wolf who pursed his lips and ran his hand down the human pup's back, calming her. When he was upset he influenced her. That was how strong the bond was already between them, even if the little girl didn't realize it.
• He gently cradled his mate in his arms as he sat up, to let her lie back between the fluffy cushions. Luna stirred uncomfortably at the loss of the familiar cozy warmth, but held still as he stroked her head. A minute later he stood up and walked in the direction of the younger wolf.
• -Follow me- he said, passing by her as a command.
• Stive nodded and walked out behind the alpha looking over his shoulder at the human cub with a frown.
• -What did I tell you about coming in like that?- Lord's voice was quite low as they stopped several feet away so as not to disturb the girl.
• -Brother, I...- Stive lowered his head.
• -You know I don't like it when I'm with my mate- the alpha's eyes narrowed, it wasn't the first time that had happened. Once the younger wolf had even snuck into his bathroom while the two of them were and the growl Lord had given had been so loud that Luna's ears had started to bleed.
• Stive was not exactly her brother, she only called him that almost out of weariness. He was actually the younger brother of his beta and had grown up with the two of them. Since he was little he had had almost a fanaticism for Lord and followed him everywhere and the alpha had only tolerated him because of the beta, but since his mate had arrived the wolf had changed a bit. He seemed to want to invade their space. That's not to mention that he hated the way he looked at Luna. He had already warned her that he would gouge her eyes out one fine day if he caught him doing it again.
• -I'm sorry brother, I won't do it again- there he was again, apologizing for something he would repeat again later.
• Lord frowned and took a step towards the young wolf, he reached out and grabbed the somewhat short blond hair at the nape of his neck, pulling back Stive's head with a strong tug. The latter let out a slight groan of pain, Lord's hands were big and strong and he was not measuring his strength.
• -This will be the last time I will allow you. Don't play with my patience just because you are my beta's brother -his eyes were almost molten lava and his fangs were getting bigger and bigger shining in dangerous whiteness- do you understand?
• Stive looked at him with wide eyes and felt his back drenched in sweat. He had seen the older wolf annoyed several times, but not like this. He could only nod his head as best he could and somewhat frightened.
• Provoking Lord meant only one thing. Losing his head.
• The wolf said no more. He wasn't in the mood to listen to what she had to tell him. So he simply turned around in the direction of his house again. He heard Stive grumble and just growled at him making Stive shiver. He would have to have a serious talk with his beta to get him to put a stop to it.
• Once inside she found her mate curled up in a ball between the cushions. And it looked like she was cold. That was normal. She used to sleep used to being surrounded by his warmth. So she took off her clothes and put them aside, starting to transform.
• Once her body was completely animalistic he approached and wrapped her up. Instantly and upon feeling the change in temperature the little girl snuggled against him with a smile hugging the alpha's tail between her arms. Lord for his part let out his pheromones and poured them all over her not caring if she stirred a little uncomfortably. He also began to lick at the back of her neck, where he would later leave his mark making her completely his. For the moment, he could only do that to let others know that Luna was his mate and no one could touch her.
• ***
• -AAAHHH- Luna screamed as her body was pushed and fell hard against the ground. Her hand was cut in the process and strands of blood began to run down her skin.
• -Ah, the human cub got hurt- said one of the cubs with some fear in his eyes.
• -This is a problem, that's why we didn't want you to play- said another.
• -Now the alpha is upset... -he couldn't finish the sentence.
• Indeed, the wolf that came running and growling was none other than the alpha. And he was really upset about the situation. That was dangerous and Luna knew it. She had to do something before the alpha bit one of the pups. So she quickly got up and got in the middle of the alpha who stopped dead in his tracks.
• His eyes quickly fixed on her hand and he growled extremely loudly. The puppies behind her instantly transformed and curled into balls on the ground with their tails between their paws. They were shaking more than a leaf.
• -Don't hurt them. I fell, it was my fault. We were just playing- she said quickly, also with a slight tremor, not because she was afraid of him, but of what he might do.
• Lord shifted his gaze from the hand to each of the puppies. He wasn't a beast, he wouldn't kill them just for that, but that his mate had gotten hurt?
• -Loooordddddd- Luna hugged his neck as his arms barely reached. Her hands tightened on his fur-it's all right. It's just a small wound. I'm tired. Let's go back.
• She asked him trying to get him away from there. She rarely got to play with other wolves in the pack. So if a scene occurred she wouldn't have a chance again. The alpha growled and shook his back to get the tension out of his body. He focused on Lara and then immediately turned sideways and lowered himself until he was at a safe height.
• Lara smiled knowing she had won again and climbed on top of him as she had learned before. Lord sat up and headed for home. Luna waved goodbye to the puppies, still a little hesitant, and clung to the alpha's back so she wouldn't fall off. She could feel his muscles tense underneath his fur. He was usually like that, but much more so when it was something to do with her. He treated her as if anything could kill her and drive her from his side.
• She liked all the attention he gave her, but at times...it was suffocating.
• Once inside the house Lord let her down.
• -Hand - it was not a request. It was a demand.
• Lara extended her arm to where he was so that he could check the damage, which was not that much. And as expected, the wolf opened its mouth and licked her palm. Luna twitched as pain coursed through her body. She didn't like that method of healing, it hurt uncomfortably. But the wolf didn't seem to take any notice of her, or rather it did. He was punishing her for hurting herself.
• Lord... it was like this.
• -You're staying in here for the rest of the day- he told her seriously.
• -What?- she retorted, of course she would, she was the only one in the herd who wouldn't keep quiet, -Why, you can't do this to me.
• -If I can- the wolf prepared to leave, -I can't be watching you right now, and I won't tolerate you getting hurt again.
• -Lord. You're being irrational- she couldn't believe it, -You're punishing me just because I got a little hurt?
• -Today a wound, tomorrow who knows what?
• -But Lo...
• -Shut up- the alpha turned his face and bared his fangs at her.
• That day the wolf was really upset and had very little patience. There were hunters surrounding his grounds and that had him in a very bad temper, and that was driving him out with his mate without realizing it.
• The girl pressed her lips together with her palms in frustration. She had many things to say to the wolf. Too many, but she was so annoyed that she couldn't take it anymore and threw one of her shoes that hit the animal's back without force. If he had a temper, so did she, she only regretted being so small. He was punishing her and locking her in there as if she were a glass brat. She had lived years in a wolf pack and so far so good.
• Lord closed his eyes. Dealing with Luna required a lot, but a lot of patience. Something he didn't have at the moment.
• -Don't go out- his warning tone shook her before he walked out the door.
• Luna knew better than to disobey him. He was the wolf with the most power in the pack. But it hurt her just the same that he had treated her that way. Lord was naturally harsh, yet at times he seemed much calmer at her side and permissive. Quite the opposite, to the brief scene that had unfolded.
• ***
• -Alpha, is everything all right?- Senas, her beta, walked beside her as they surveyed the grounds.
• The hunters had been nearby, but had been chased away, so he inspected the grounds to be sure.
• -I had an argument with Luna- he said confidently.
• The beta gritted his teeth.
• -That's... that's a problem. How did you two turn out? You're both strong-willed so it must not have been a pretty sight.
• -He threw a shoe at me- there was indignation in the alpha's voice.
• Senas stopped dead in his tracks and if he were transformed he would have raised an eyebrow.
• -His mate did what?
• -He threw a shoe at me when I growled at him. Don't make me repeat myself.
• Senas returned to his side.
• -I can imagine the scene. Luna red with indignation wanting to answer you and you snarling at her,
• Grunt was the one Lord gave his beta so he wouldn't intend to taunt if he had it in mind. The beta lowered his head.
• -In that case, what do you plan to do? Luna will most likely be upset for a whole day. After that it's like she'll forget about it and go back to being the same old girl.
• Lord shook his head.
• -You just said it. I'm not going to do anything. You shouldn't challenge me even though it's my mate.
• And Senas didn't keep talking or he would stop talking if he kept provoking Lord. He had been very irritable lately.