His Reluctant Luna

Olivia -

I stepped out of the cold shower and quickly dried myself off. I walked back into the bedroom, Zaiden had gone out to give me privacy.

It was the first time I had spent my night at his place. We hadn't done anything yet, and Zaiden would never force me until I was ready. But sleeping next to him was the most intimate we had ever been.

I found my clothes and dressed. I walked over to the window and looked out at

the lightning sky. I opened it and a delicious smell of flowers wafted in my nostrils.

I shut the window and walked over to the door. As I reached out to touch the doorknob, I almost screamed when the door suddenly opened.

"I'm sorry if I frightened you." Katherine reached out to touch my shaking arm.

"I came to see if you wanted to join us for breakfast?"

"Madam Luna would be there?"

"I think so? She is running all over the place, preparing for the celebrations."

I followed her out of the door and down a flight of stairs. When we walked outside,

I was surprised to see coloured lights hanging around poles in the ground, along with several very long tables.

"This is for the celebrations tonight," Katherine explained.

Katherine led me to a table that was set apart from the others, and sitting there with her mate was Alice. I needed to talk to her. But I wasn't sure if she would believe me.

"Hey, sorry, I had to leave early for the training. Good to see you here." Zaiden called me from behind.

"Oh hi," I replied, then looked at Alice, who was shoving a spoon of scrambled eggs in her mate's mouths. They were so much in love.

A few women walked over to the table and placed many plates overloaded with different kinds of dishes in the centre of it.

I proceeded towards their table.

"Hey, Olivia, why don't you join us," Alice asked, smiling at me.

I nodded and sat down. Zaiden, Katherine and her mate followed. The usual chit-

chat and gossip floated around me while I ate in silence. That dream and that man. Who was he?

"You have been picking at your food for a long time. Everything alright?" Alice asked.

"Madam Luna, can I talk to you in private?" I said and earned curious glances from everyone.

"Sure, I am anyway done, would you like to talk now?"

"Yes, please," I responded eagerly. She nodded at her mate, and we walked towards her office. It was the first time I had entered Luna's office. It was smaller than the Alpha's office, but it felt cosier. Pictures of the pack events, the Alpha and herself adorned the wall. Apart from her laptop and a few pictures of herself with Alpha on what looked like a beach, her desk was empty. Plush sofas occupied the left half of the room. The most eye-catching part of the room was a giant bouquet of seasonal flowers in an ornate vase that stood in the corner.

Alice sank into the sofa and gestured me to take a seat.

"So, tell me what's bothering you?"

I sat down near the chaise opposite her.

"Madam Luna, I don't know how to explain. I am having these weird dreams which become true."

Alice narrowed her eyes.

"I saw Zaiden's wolf and a lake in my dream. The next day I saw them for real when he took me to that lake.....then last night I saw them... Those rogues who took me... seemed so real. Am I making sense?"

"Since when are you having visions? And what did you see?" Alice asked, her eyes were wide with curiosity.

"That's what Zaiden called them....visions. I saw those rogues had captured a man, and they were planning to catch someone using him as bait. He was a human, but I had never seen him before. I don't know what I saw has already happened or going to happen. But, I feel something bad is going on. I have never had such dreams before....until now."

Alice then blinked, she stood up then started pacing. I think she conversed with her mate through the link they have because soon, Alpha Lucian entered the office.

"Lucian, you heard her. What do you think?" She said.noveldrama

Lucian took the seat opposite me, and I cowered automatically. Maybe it was the Alpha thing, I found him intimidating.

"What else did you see? Who all were there ?" He asked gently.

"I don't remember much, it was too dark. I had never seen that captive man

before, but the other men were the same.

He exchanged glances with Alice.

"You know what it means?" He said.

"Yes, she is an oracle," Alice replied.

I looked at them, completely dumbfounded.

"Sorry, I am what?"

Alice smiled.

"You have the gift to see certain visions, Olivia. If you see anything again. Inform me immediately. "

"I will, madam Luna," I replied.

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Alice -

I could still feel my hair prickle. Olivia was an

Oracle!

"So, what do you think? Does this help?" I asked Lucian as soon as Olivia left.

"It's a wonderful gift, but we still don't have enough information to take any action. We don't know who is that human, and which Alpha they are targeting. It could be anyone from almost 100 packs."

"Considering my track record, I have a hunch. It's me." I mumbled.

Lucian gave me a hard look. "I don't like such jokes !"

"I am not joking Lucian, we need to be prepared and do something beforehand," I said, wringing my hands.

"What do you want me to do, Alice? We are already doing whatever we can. The security is at the top-notch. Every important member has been provided with guards. We have been going on regular raids. What else should I do ?" He said dejectedly.

I felt bad for him. His usual dimpled smile had been replaced by a pensive frown.

He had been so busy lately that we barely had the time to talk.

I shifted next to him and looped my hand around his massive arms.

"I know you are working very hard. Let's put aside all this for today and enjoy the

festivities. I badly need it and so do you.

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Olivia -

"How do you celebrate the moon festival, Zaiden?"

I asked as we walked towards a clearing illuminated with fairy lights.

"The females run away from their mates and the men chase them. Even the

unmated can run and get chased by other unmated wolves. Once caught, they can do whatever they wish." He replied.

"By whatever-you-wish, you mean sex?" I asked.

He flushed a little.

"Yes, but we don't need to do that," he immediately added.

"Why can't we do that, Zaiden?"

He stopped walking and looked surprised.

"I... I thought....." He fumbled for words.

"Don't you want me, Zaiden?"

"Of course I want you. God knows it takes all my strength to keep myself in check.

It's torture." His eyes glowed with desire.

"Then it's settled, we will participate in the run, you will catch me, and then we'll

do whatever we wish," I said, blushing slightly.

His mouth parted in surprise.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I have never been more sure about anything. I love you, Zaiden. Please

make me your mate."

His smile was the widest and the sweetest I had ever seen. He held cupped my

face and placed a kiss on my lips.

"I love you too, Olivia." He whispered.

"Get a room, both of you!" Rain's voice broke us apart. She was carrying her baby

boy, as Katherine, Dallas and little Namara flanked her sides. They were all grinning ear to ear.

"I am so happy for you, hope your mating is fruitful, and you have many pups," Katherine spoke.

"Pups?" I said.

"That's just a way of wishing, don't worry, we don't need to have pups now," Damon explained.

The illuminated clearing was slowly filling up with people. Several boys were pulling together firewood and arranging over several pits for roasting the meats. "Zaiden, what happens if I get caught by some other wolf during the chase?"

"Then I will rip him to shreds!" He replied. "We don't touch others' mate, it's an unwritten rule. Moreover, even an unmated female can refuse to mate when caught. You have nothing to worry about." He squeezed my hand. "Zaiden, can you turn me today?" He stopped in his track and stared at me. "You want me to turn you?" He could barely suppress his excitement.

"Yes, I want to be with you, in every way."

"Alright, I will request the Alpha if we can have your turning ceremony today." He replied with a smile.