Chapter 271
I had to do this. I knew it was time. I couldn’t keep making excuses and putting it off. Meeting with him was going to answer a lot of unanswered questions.
I would finally know where I came from.
“Go for your run and when you come back, I’m taking you for breakfast p>
“But I p>
“I’ll call my mom but not at this time p>
Right, I forgot it was still early.
“Okay I won’t be long p>
I didn’t run I mostly jogged and then jogging turned into a slow walk. Every person I passed wolf and human acknowledged my presence by bowing their head.
I was almost back home but stopped when I spotted Derek. He was stood with a girl, a very beautiful girl with long ginger hair and the brightest blue eyes. I made my way over. “Luna”. She fell to her knees. “I we didn’t see you approach”. Her head bowed she wouldn’t look at me.
I made a face. Why was she on her knees? I glanced at Derek before looking back at the young girl. She couldn’t be any older than sixteen.
This felt weird. Her being on her knees in front of me wasn’t right. I didn’t care that I was her Luna. There were other ways of showing respect.
“Darcy go and find Josh, tell him he’s to show you the patrol run for tonight. I’ll find you later p>
She scrambled to her feet, bowed her head once more and then took off into the forest.
What just happened?
“She’s a pup showing respect to her Luna”. Derek spoke. “Should you be out here? Does Jake know where you are p>
I rolled my eyes. “One, I can take care of myself and two he always knows where I am. How come you’re out here p>
“I go where I’m needed p>
Fair enough.
I liked Derek. Didn’t know him well, but he seemed like a nice enough guy. He wasn’t a talker more an observer. Always knew what was going on around him.
Maybe he could teach me a few things about being a werewolf.
“Do you need something Luna p>
Oh, I was stood staring not saying anything. Was I making him feel uncomfortable?
“You can call me Leah”. I didn’t need the title and I wasn’t Luna just yet. I don’t think I was ever going to wrap my head around people calling me that. I appreciated the acknowledgment and respect. It was nice to finally be accepted. “I can’t now if you don’t need anything can I get back to my post p>
“Do you think Jessica and her family are a threat?”. I asked.
“You don’t have to worry. If they are we are here and we will protect you. No one will get on these premises p>
“I’m not worried I just want your opinion”. Jessica didn’t scare me and if she did come back, it’ll be me, she’s gunning for.
“No p>
“No, she’s not a threat or no you’re not giving me your opinion p>
A sigh fell from his lips. “I don’t think she’s a threat because she’s not stupid enough to come back here p>
“Then why all this?”. I waved my hand a round. “If she isn’t p>
“Bear p>
I turned my head giving him a sheepish smile. “Hi p>
“Leave Derek alone, I’ll walk you home p>
“Bye Derek p>
“Are you worried?”. He asked as we started walking home.
“Not even a little bit”. I smiled. “I’m not afraid of Jessica and if she wants to come back here for me then let her p>
A laugh fell from his lips as he slung his arm around my shoulder. “When’d you get so brave p>
“Do you know today is the first day in ages where I’ve woke up and felt myself. I’m happy Carter and I’ll be damned if I’m going to let anyone ruin it p>
“You haven’t had the best time of it bear but I’m glad everything is working out for you. You deserve to be happy p>
Damn right I did. My life practically took a 360, my world turned upside down in a matter of months. I didn’t think I would make it, but I did, we did. It was only up from here and I wasn’t going to let anything, or anyone get in the way of that. “I’m going to meet with my dad p>
“I think you should p>
“Today p>
“Are you sure you’re ready to p>
“More than ready Carter. I need to do this. I’ve put it off for weeks. I deserve to know the truth about my life and if I’m honest I want to know more about my family p>
I had a whole other family that I didn’t know out there.
“It’s a big step to take and I’m proud of you for taking it p>
“Are you coming in?”. I asked as we reached my house. “Busy bear but I’ll see you later p>