A Talk

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Though I said I would behave, I did not stop right away. His scent was so intoxicating. It was not until I realized what my actions were doing to not just my body, but his that I jumped off. Embarrassed to have felt his hardness against mine, turned my whole face red. "Ahh! Get out! I wanna shower." I huffed and did not wait for his response before running into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.

The clothing I happened to be wearing did stink. Now that my wolf was closer to me, I could smell things that had not really bothered me before. I am not saying Zion smells, but his scent is not for me. This also meant I had to be more careful around Atlas as well. Not waiting much longer I ripped the clothing I had on and hopped into the cold shower.

I stopped when I took a closer look at my wrist. The swelling was smaller than before, but not by much. The bruising was almost a midnight black already. It would take a few days for it to completely disappear. I had to find away to let Doc know he did nothing wrong, but also giving him the space Atlas said. Making friends was a lot more difficult than I thought.

A knock on the bathroom door had me pulled from my thoughts. "Yes?"

"Ah, Luna. Sorry to bug you." The familiar voice from behind my door gave me shivers. What was Alpha Trent doing here. "I just wanted to make sure you are okay and to tell you that Atlas had to leave suddenly for a pack issue."

"How did you get in my room?" I never locked the doors, but he should not have entered in the first place.

"Do forgive me Luna. I knocked and there was no answer and I became worried. You have just comeback from a huge ordeal with injuries." His voice sounded strange, as he did not speak as cordial to me before. "I will wait for you in the hall."

"Why?" I had already shut the water off and was preparing to get dressed.

"I was hoping we can share a lunch together. I promised to get to know you a little more." I heard him moving away. "See you in a few Luna."

I listened until he had left my room, waiting for the tell tale door sound before I let out a breath I did not know I was holding. Atlas did want him to be nicer to me. Maybe he was really going to try? I decided to allow his attempt. My being here has been a shock to a few, including guards, so maybe that was all it was. I did not know the man and he was giving me a chance.

Keeping my plain tee and jeans on I stepped out my bathroom door. Ugh, the man was an alpha and scented my room. It still reminded me of a rotten smell. Over ripe apples maybe? I wanted to gag. I was unsure if it was on purpose or because of my scent before I entered the bathroom, but I hoped I could ask Atlas to fix it for me. There was no way for me to sleep here if it stayed.

The man did as he said and waited for me outside my room. As we walked, he spoke of his pack. From what I could tell he really loved his members. "It is too bad you met Zion before my own beta, Zachary. They are good brothers, but they do not see eye to eye as Betas. Zion even cut all communication to him when he joined my pack. It hurts me to see family discord." He turned to me with a smile. "I have been chatting away, you need a turn. How are your father and brother doing? They must be very excited for you?"

His topic had me frown. "Alpha Dax is alive? I will see them in a few days." Turning away I looked out a window. "The views here are wonderful."

He chuckled. "I get it. You should visit Crystal Lake lands! The lakes are a beautiful crystal blue. In the winter they freeze in such away they are clear like crystal when iced over. It is how our lands got the name many moons ago. Your father was planning a visit in a couple of weeks. Maybe you can join him, before you settle with Luna duties that is?"

He reminded me that my father seemed close to this pack. He had tried to invite him to the ball, as well. "My father and you seem close?"

He chuckled. "We both feel the need to increase our packs strength. The location of our to packs are close enough to chat often." His smile grew wide. "We had hoped to get closer, but it appears the Moon Goddess had other plans for you."

I shuttered at his words. Even my wolf growled. "Atlas is a good mate."

He laughed and threw his hands in the air. "Peace! We can all have hopes, and dreams. Alpha Atlas, is a very good man indeed."

When we hit the main floor Karr and Colton ran up. "Hey Luna! Welcome back. Sorry we could not track you." Karr looked worried.

"There were no issues! Atlas found me, and it helped us work out a couple of, well, issues." I went red thinking what happened. "Anyways, Alpha Trent and I were just going to have lunch. He said Atlas had to deal with something and would not be around."

"Aww, don't be sad. Alpha always gets involved when it is rogue issues. He hates to think of his warriors doing all the work." Karr stepped closer. "If you ask me. I think he gets bored of all the paperwork."

He had me laughing. "That is something I can see whole heartedly."

"Luna, you have a most wonderful laugh. It is nice to see you smile." Alpha Trent's comment had me frown. It almost sounded like a cheesy pick-up line.

"Keep your distance Alpha Trent. Alpha Atlas would not appreciate your scent on our Luna." Colton had stepped between us as Karr pulled me back.

"Yes, yes. He is however still a unmated omega and not your Luna. I mean no harm, but a strong alpha like myself sometimes can't control himself near such a beauty." Alpha Trent smiled at me, but it was not in his eyes. "Just because they are mates does not mean his pheromones as an Omega won't affect me some. Now no worries, I have great control keeping it in my pants."

If there was a time, I was more unsure in my life, they would pale in comparison to how I felt now. Not usually to be one spooked by people, and willing to speak my mind, at this moment I was ready to run. "Alpha Trent you must be joking and teasing these two? I am very happy with Atlas, as you know he is also happy with me." I tried to keep a smile on my face.

"Of course, dear boy. I jest." I felt my wolf inside growl again. "We shall have lunch now, and speak no more of unpleasant things. How about we speak of your likes? Things you like to do. Any hobbies?"

I just shook my head. "Not really. I have played a few pc games, but nothing very serious. Oh! Atlas said I can train with the warriors soon. I am excited to learn that."

"Oh! Now that is very interesting for sure. Do you know what team is going to teach you yet?" He was smiling normally now. I just could not judge him.

"Umm, I did not know there were different teams. I am just happy to be learning for once. I already have a good hold on what is expected for Luna duties. Zion has been very helpful, and it turns out I was doing much of it already for Alpha Dax's pack." Looking down I continued. "But learning anything new is a blessing."

"Yes. Your father protected you well. He never wanted you to be trapped or forced. Maybe after lunch we can go for a walk?" He patted my arm, ignoring the guards' growls. "These two here will keep us safe. No need to worry your mate."

"That sounds wonderful. I do not know when Atlas will be back." I looked at Karr. "I think these two are the best guards I have had yet as well. They treat me like a being, not well, I am not sure what my previous guards thought."

He laughed. "I would go for treasure. A male omega is a national treasure, coveted by all."

"That is really not funny." I glared. "I do not feel that a walk right now is a good idea. Lets finish our food and I shall say good night. My body is still recovering."

"Oh! Why did you not say so? We could have eaten in your room." He looked like he was actually sorry.

"It is not a problem." I softened my tone. "A small walk is fine, but I do not want to cause more worry by pushing myself."

Try as I might, I could not hate this man. He really had weird ways to express himself, and words to describe things, but it all seemed harmless. His strangeness could just be his way of thinking. Very old school, but maybe he is open to change. The walk back to my room was more entertaining as he told me stories of Atlas and Zion growing up.

"Seriously. The two of them chased the damn coyote past three boarders before we caught up with them. Man, Zion was holding up the thing by a tail and Atlas was pouting because Zion beat him. That was the last time Zion bested that boy. Atlas worked harder in training and his classes. Zion struggled to keep up." His laugh had me smiling.

"Sir. If you do not mind me asking? How old are you? You speak as though you are much older than Atlas, and yet you look about the same age." This man did not look much older than Atlas, but his stories spoke otherwise.

"That is a mans secret. But I am much older than Alpha Atlas. Werewolves of Royal lines do not age as fast as others. Wolves are already aged slowly with our genes, but us royal guys, well, our life span is at least double of others." He tapped his nose as he spoke. "Don't tell your mate I said so."

Did this mean Atlas would outlive me? Would mating to him cause pain later? Now I wondered if I really made the right choice. Even my wolf whined in pain with the thoughts circling my brain.

"I shall leave you here. My room is on this floor, and you do not need me following you to yours. I enjoyed your company. Hope we see each other again." He nodded to Karr and Colton the moved off as I looked up the stairs.

"Do not worry Luna. We will be right here and Atlas should arrive soon." Karr smiled not knowing the worry I had.

"Thank you Karr." Even to me my voice sounded wrong.

"Luna. Please watch Alpha Trent. He said things that are truthful, but he also can speak in ways to make you doubt." Colton looked at me with a smile. "Trust in yourself and you can't go wrong."

"Thanks." I left them at the bottom of the stairs and headed to my room. Unfortunately for me my room stunk. "I can't stay here." My voice barely a whisper.

'Then stay in our mates room. We can lay on the couch until he arrives.'

'Hmm.' I agreed with my wolf and turned around to enter the other door.

Entering Atlas's room without him felt wrong and yet right at the same time. His scent enveloped me as soon as I opened his door helping me to relax right away. Knowing his scent is what I wanted best I looked for a worn tee he had. Throwing my own off, then pants I slipped his tee on. I skipped the couch and went right for the bed. His scent was everywhere. What I did not know about myself, was when I am stressed as an omega, I need the safety of my mates scent. He had not physically marked me yet, but everything about him said he was mine. While I tried to get comfortable I ended up making a nest with his bedding. When my instincts said it was good, I curled up and fell asleep.

This behaviour was not normal for me. Heck I know that before I met Atlas, I never even nested before. But the last twenty-four hours did a number to me. To top it off, that Uncle had a smell to him that scared me, or made me want to throw up. Not sure which. Him trying to scent my room and me while having lunch stressed me out enough to go directly to the comfort I needed.

What I did not know was the smile I gave to Atlas, when he finally made it back