The Luna's Hidden Destiny

(Mila)

I slowly pulled Rowan over toward the bathroom and turned on the faucet so the bath could start filling up. I could see how exhausted he was. I knew that whatever happened out there scared the hell out of him..but little did he know, I was scared too..I was scared of what that man might do to him. I had seen it done in several different ways, each time more brutal than the last.

I feared for Rowan’s life…I feared that Marcus would keep his promise and kill my mate.novelbin

Shaking my head slightly, I tried to keep my mind off of it. Rowan needed me, I needed to stay strong. It wasn’t real, it was all just a dream..a horrible nightmare.

I reached my hands forward, pulling Rowan’s sweatpants down as he now stood naked before me. My eyes wandered his body carefully. The sight of him caused a warmth to pulse inside of me, not full of l**t or wanting..but full of love and adoration. This man was everything I could ever dream of. He was my Alpha and tomorrow I would be his Luna. It all seemed so surreal, but he is right, all of the important people will be there. My dad and brother, Lottie, Genevieve, and Priya. All of my new friends and family.

I pulled my shirt over my head leaving my chest bare as Rowan reached out, his fingertips exploring my flesh delicately, causing a chill to shudder across my skin.

I reached down, slid my shorts off, and set them aside. My fingers intertwined with Rowan’s, pulling him towards the bath as he stepped in slowly. His eyes looked tired and somewhere far away. I had never seen him like this before, so exhausted and worn out.

I wanted to take care of him..just like he always takes care of me. I wanted to show him how much I loved him..how he didn’t always have to be the strong one. That I too could comfort him and be there for him. I loved Rowan with every ounce of my soul, with every breath in my lungs, and every thought in my mind. My life, my world, it is all him, it will always be him.

So to see him this exhausted and shaken up, a part of me ached with a deep sadness knowing it was something from my world that caused this.

I slid into the hot bath behind him, my legs wrapping around his waist and resting on his muscular thighs. I took a washcloth and lathered it with soap, the smell of coconut filling the bathroom. I slowly reached my mouth down, kissing his naked shoulder tenderly. The action caused his head to fall forward and a deep sigh left him as I began to wash his toned hard back. His muscles were tight and tense, but as soon as I washed over them and rubbed my fingers gently against his skin they began to loosen. Inch by inch I worked my way down his back, dragging my k****s right behind every touch.

I wanted to soothe him, to be the one to comfort him and give him strength to go on.

“You are my reason Rowan, my reason for everything.” I whispered into his skin.

A soft m**n left him, my words soaking into his flesh, filling his body with comfort and warmth.

“My handsome mate, my strong protective mate.” I breathed, kissing his shoulder as my arms wrapped around him.

Suddenly I felt his body shudder, silent sobs leaving him as all of that tension began to melt. Stripping him bare and showing the truth of his feelings. I embraced them all, soothing his worries and aching heart as if I could feel them beneath my fingertips. One by one, I pictured caressing and calming each worry. As if I could physically grasp them in my hands.

“It’s okay, it will all be okay I promise.” I whispered gently.

I knew whatever happened did something to him, he was scared, he was frightened and he was worried. I continued to hold him in my arms, my lips brushing against every surface of his back as he cried softly beneath my embrace.

He didn’t always have to be the strong one..he didn’t always have to hold his emotions back. I would be his rock, his anchor…I would be his lighthouse guiding through that dark storm, bringing him back home and I would never give up hope that one day, we will live a life without fear..we will live a life of happiness.

Suddenly he sat up, turning his head towards me as I brushed his shaggy silver hair out of his eyes.

“How did you do that?” He breathed, his gaze no longer dark, that fear and anger now gone. All that was left was love..our love for each other.

“Did what baby?” I asked, unsure of what he was talking about.

He just looked into my eyes, studying me carefully as I rubbed my hands gently up and down his body. I was so relieved he was feeling better..the knot in my stomach began to loosen and I could now breathe more deeply.

That night I fell asleep wrapped in the comfort of my mate’s arms. His body was connected to mine in every way possible, knowing tomorrow could change everything. To think our bond will be even stronger excited me and I couldn’t wait to be Rowan’s Luna..to be bound to him and this pack for the rest of my life. This was my home, this was where I truly belonged.