Chapter 16: Chapter sixteen - I want to go home

[REN]

I followed this old lady as she led me to the kitchen. I must admit that she did surprise me. I have no idea who is she, yet she managed to make me stop. Nobody, besides my father, has ever been able to stop me when my wolf gets on the surface. Even I can't control her. It's blood or death when she gets it her way.

"Excuse me, mam?" I spoke quietly. Can't let my guard down, she might look old, but still, she might be powerful.

"Oh, child. Don't call me mam; it makes me feel old. Call me Lizzy, that's how my friends call me", she looked back and gave me the brightest smile I've ever seen.

"Ok, Lizzy. I don't want to be rude, but who are you?" she stopped right next to the massive white door and turned around to face me.

"My name is Elizabeth Valentino; I am your mate's mother, child," this lady seemed to give some positive energy. Somehow I felt safe around her, couldn't explain why.

"Oh. Well, I'm Raven Snow, but everyone calls me Ren. Also, I'm sorry for almost killing your pack member" I tried to fake regret on my face as the words left my lips.

"Hah, that whore? Please child! I'd let you smash her against the wall, no more than that, I'd help you to kill her, if not my new carpet. Do you have an idea of how much it costs to clean a rug like that? It's expensive, and I'm not willing to pay for it." She laughed and led me into a fantastic, big kitchen.

She-wolves were running around, laughing, chatting, and cooking whatever each had decided to cook.

As we entered the room, they all went quiet. At this point, I'm somewhat worried. There's a lot of pack members, who might hate me.

I kept switching my weight from leg to leg as they started whispering something to each other.

"Is that she?"

"If it is she, he's one lucky man."

"Look at her hair; it looks so beautiful."

"The girl is stunning; she must have had enough surgeries done by now."

"You think that's fake?"

As they didn't felt bothered, I just looked down at my feet and tried my best to keep calm. I highly doubt the opportunity of Lizzy being able to calm me down after this. I'd love to kill some sassy ass she-wolves here. I took a deep breath.

"Silence!" Lizzy yelled.

"Ladies, let me introduce you to your Luna. Now all of you, who had a bad word to say about your Alphas mate, please step forward," she spoke loudly. I couldn't imagine this old, naive looking lady to sound so damn cold. Well, now I know where from her son got that attitude.

Few of she-wolves did come to a step closer. Well, unexpected.

Lizzy turned face to face to me and smiled.

"What are we going to do with those disrespectful women? You decide, my Luna," she bent down her head, and so did everyone else.

"Wait, what do you mean?" I asked. Honestly, I'm so confused about this situation. Why should I even do something? Yeah, few things did piss me off, but it's all about my temper.

"You decide about their punishment, Luna," Lizzy spoke, turning her face towards few women standing closer to us. She made her face to look extremely disgusted.

"Nothing," I said.

"Excuse me?" now Lizzy was the one who looked confused.

"I said nothing. Women didn't know who am I; nobody should punish them just because of whispering and assuming a few innocent things. They're women, they do chat, and that is no crim,e" I added a bit colder tone to my voice, for them to understand that I'm not joking.

Lizzy clapped her hands, and so did all the rest of the women around us.

"I knew you could make it! Ladies, she did go through our test amazing, right? You, my dear, will indeed be an amazing Luna! Exactly what all of us were wishing for! You're making me so proud!" Lizzy almost cried.

Ok, so.

Brain cells loading...

Still loading...

So damn confused...

Ah, that was a damn test. Ok then.

"Let's get back to cooking; Alpha is planning to have a feast today!" She ordered women.

"Do you need some help?" I shyly asked.

"Oh, and she's willing to help! Ladies, we have a real treasure here!" Lizzy yelled, and we all laughed.

Good thing I practiced cooking almost all summer long. Now I'm pretty decent at it. Well, better than before. At least I didn't have any fire accident in the kitchen for a while.

I entirely focused on cutting vegetables and got lost in my thoughts when suddenly strong hands wrapped around my waist. My body shivered. By the sparks, I could understand that it was Alpha Valentino himself.

"And what are you doing here?" He calmly whispered in my ear.

"I'm helping to cook today's dinner, Alpha," I answered, struggling to sound as acute as ever.

"That is not a Luna's responsibility, my dear," he continued.

"Mhm," I hummed, ignoring his statement.

He placed his hands onto mine and took the knife away. I could feel him smiling against my cheek as he suddenly turned me around and pushed himself against me.

"Umm, Alpha, how may I help you?"

"It's Azrael for you, doll. You're already helping enough; I came to see your beautiful face just once again before we're leaving," he smiled widely.

"Leaving? I'm kinda confused, Alpha," I know how he wishes for me to call him by his name. He'll have to wait, no to earn it.

"Don't test my patience, little mate," he growled.

I just turned away from him and stared at the wall.

"I want to go home," I whispered...