Chapter 40

*****Dani's POV*****

"Ok so... Nolan found his mate!" I grab her hands, watching as the news sinks in slowly.

Her eyebrows furrow together, as she searches my face for any sign of a prank.

"My brother…Nolan?" She questions, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water causing me to laugh.

"Yes your brother! But you'll NEVER guess who his mate is either!" I state, as she continues to look shocked.

"Lily! It's Lily!" I tell her, as she remains silent for a moment.

Oh dear God please let her be happy for them! Please don't turn into a psychotic sister! I want everyone to get along here... especially Belle and Lily!

"No fucking WAY!" She grins and releases a high pitch scream of excitement.

"I was terrified for a moment incase it was someone who already hated me around here! Lily seems amazing he is one lucky guy! I can't believe it!" She beams, as we jump around the room like idiots.

"Im assuming they've been inseparable since they were introduced?" She laughs, as I shrug and laugh too.

"Probably! But we need to see her today... he can't hog her all of the time!" I state as she nods in agreement.

"Let's find her!" Belle concludes, as I grab my phone and throw my laundry into the basket before we leave.

Amidst my quick tidy up, a loud knock sounds out on the door - telling me clearly that it's someone I wasn't fully familiar with. Most of my friends would just knock and walk in unless it was locked!

I look at Belle as she raises an eyebrow.

"Sounds like a guards knock if I’ve ever heard one!" She jokes, as I walk towards the door.

I turn the handle and open it to find - rightly enough - a tall muscular scary dude staring down at me.

"Uh hi?" I awkwardly break the silence, as he squares up his shoulders to act professional.

"Luna, the Alpha wishes to see you in his office immediately - alone." He states firmly with a nod, as I turn back to Belle who mouths an 'uh oh' to me dramatically.

"I'll meet you in the kitchen?" I offer Belle, as she nods and mouths another 'good luck' to me as I exit behind the large man.

This was odd. But maybe this was just how the guards spoke to people around here - though I couldn't help but feel nervous at how serious this felt.

Once we reached the office, the guard politely nodded to me before walking off - leaving me standing outside the large office doors.

I knock the door softly, seeing them open almost instantly to reveal a very serious looking Axel as he glares at me.

Oh shit.

"Well, hi?" I say awkwardly, as he gestures with his hand for me to come in.

Do I run and hide at this point or am I being slightly dramatic? It might be nothing! Maybe he's just in a pissy mood today? Who knows.

I step inside and follow him over to his desk as he sits in his fancy seat and gestures again for me to sit in the one opposite him. What is going on!

I didn't like the formality since I was only ever used to sitting on the cosy sofa in the corner - not at his damn desk! What was his problem today?!

"For a start, don't ever knock on my office doors again - you can just come in whenever you want." He mumbles dryly, as I nod in response unable to find my words.

"Secondly... I don't think it's very smart doing things behind my back Dani. I always find out everything." He stares me down, causing me to gulp at his alluring tone.

Why did I suddenly feel guilty when I hadn't even done anything sneaky? I have literally been in our bedroom all morning!

"W-What?" I stutter, shifting slightly in the leather seat as he leans back comfortably in his own chair.

"I don't recall you asking me if you could set up any social accounts Dani? Do you not think for a minute that I'd care about you flaunting yourself to everybody and anybody on there?" He grits out, showing me an extremely possessive side to him.

Woah.

"I-I... Sorry?" I mumble, staring down at my ring now since I was both lost for words and confused.

"Everybody can see that account doll. Everybody will know where you are, what you've been doing, who your friends with - everything!" He lectures me, leaning forward on his desk now to move closer to me.

"I didn't... think you'd mind." I state with a shrug, feeling my eyes water slightly from how harsh he was being. I truly didn't mean to upset him.

I glance up when I hear him release a deep sigh. I watch as he leans back in his seat with his eyes closed, remaining silent for a few moments as he takes slow breaths in and out.

I look back down to my hands that were shaking slightly as I begin to fidget with my ring again in order to calm myself down.

"Doll..." His tone comes out softer this time, causing me to look up and into his eyes.

"I'm sorry… I’m being too harsh." He states next as I tilt my head slightly in confusion. Well that was a quick shift in mood!

"Come here." He says, as he stands from his seat and walks around to take my hand in his.

I follow him over to the familiar sofa, staring out at the view instantly when I sit down - allowing for it to calm my racing heart.

"It's the initial days of this bond. It drives me mad. I just want to be next to you every minute and I'll get jealous over the slightest of things now that you're fully mine. I'm sorry I didn't mean to intimidate you." He explains, watching my face.

"I'm sorry... I should have asked." I say, sort of understanding.

"Just run that sort of stuff by me first. You can have an account doll but I need your phone in order to change the settings so that anybody can track you or other dangerous shit. This world isn't always rainbows and butterfly's doll - trust me." He pulls me towards him as I shuffle in willingly, feeling a need to be close to him now.

This bond stuff was weird yet amazing.

"Belle told me about it. I thought it would be a fun way to meet new people here and for them to interact with me. I was going to post a picture of us together but then I decided against it incase you didn't want to be on my page!" I explain, tilting my head up to look at him.

He places a soft kiss on my forehead causing me to smile.

"I hate all of that shit... but I'll happily be featured on your page doll, if it means that other guys will know you're mine and no one else's!" He smirks causing me to giggle.

"I have my phone here if you want to change some stuff for me?" I ask as I pull it out and open the app.

"Popular already baby doll?” He laughs, taking the phone to see that I had now gone up to twenty-three thousand followers and over eighteen thousand likes on my first photo.

It felt heavily overwhelming but I also felt like more people had accepted me here than what I had thought.

"I'm going to disable the comments on your posts because if people comment any nasty shit then I'll go on a killing rampage!" He concludes as I nod - maybe Belle could turn hers off too so that she didn't have to read any horrible comments!

"Will I post the one of us now?" I ask, hopeful that he would say yes.

"Yeah why not doll." He shrugs, handing me the phone back once he seems satisfied with the new settings.

I click to add a new post, selecting the two that I had liked of us from the ceremony to post together. I showed him them to which he nodded and smiled slightly.

"We should get them framed." He states, as I gasp excitedly.

"I was going to ask you that!" I grin, as he laughs at my eagerness.

I post the photos to my page. Checking through my notifications and seeing that a lot of people had re-shared my first photo writing things like 'Our gorgeous new Luna' and other kind things which made me smile.

"How are you feeling after your bath?" He suddenly questions, as I watch the like count shoot up within seconds on mine and Axels new photo.

"Yeah it helped a lot with the pain!" I tell him truthfully.

He grabs my chin and brings his lips to mine in a soft kiss, causing butterfly's to again dance around my stomach.

"I'm sorry that it hurt you... but it was one of the best nights of my life." He admits as I smile.

"It did hurt but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it too you know!" I argue as he stares at me shocked for a moment before laughing.

"Could you do me a favour Axel?" I ask next remembering Belle was waiting for me in the kitchen.

"Hm?" He hums in response for me to continue.

"Can you ask Nolan if Lily can come with us outside just now?" I question as he nods and zones out for a moment - probably doing that mind-link thing.

"Nolan said if you insist... she will be there in ten minutes." He laughs as I roll my eyes.

"I would join but unfortunately I have big things to plan for in this meeting doll... but I'll see you again tonight." He stands, pulling my hand to stand me up with him before walking me to the door.

This man will be the death of me...