Chapter 82 Chapter 82
Keegan rose to his feet and extended his hand to me, not glancing at Stefan for even a second.
Though I didn't feel like dancing yet, I accepted his hand and he led me to the dance floor. It was slow music playing so he placed his hands on my waist and I held his shoulders.
"It's really fine." I smiled to ease his tension.
"Of course. It has to be when you're with me," he curled an arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. "I have a surprise for you." "What surprise?"
"Not yet. Just enjoy the dance." He twirled me around, still pulling me closer to him so my back was against his chest. He wrapped his arm around my waist and held my hand.
"What are... y-you d-doing?" I stuttered, glancing around to watch different people and most of them had their gazes fixed on the dance floor but it felt like they were only staring at me which made my heart start beating fast. "People are around."
"Then pretend they aren't." His voice was very low. When his lips landed on my neck, I immediately lost focus on everything around us. As his hand wrapped around my tummy and the way he held my arm affectionately made me shut my eyes, feeling like we were alone in the beach house again. We moved slowly according to the rhythm of slow music and our dance was a bit sensual.
He gently pushed me away a few times to pull me back again or twirl me to match the style of dance to the song then would resume having his arm around hand me and pulling me into the warmth of his body as his caressed my arms. His touch throughout the dance made tingles spiral in me and whenever he'd kiss my neck, I'd be forced to crane it so I got the best feeling of his lips. I was holding him possessively at any chance I got and swam in the passion of the dance
The music finally ended and the other non-dancing couples and singles clapped.
My brain's thinking returned to the fact that we were still around so many people and I began to feel shy that I had just danced with Keegan like I wanted to have him in my bed the next minute. I glanced at familiar faces of a few pack members and the awe in their eyes made my face flush in embarrassment. What was I thinking to have been dancing with him so sensually when everyone was still here?
I was drawn out of my embarrassment when the spotlight was suddenly on us then someone placed a mic on Keegan's shirt.
"Jane," he just called my name and not omega? Why'd he call my name in public when the pack very strange to you," hearing that made my heart members were around us?! "I know this must sound start pounding really fast, what did he have to say? "but I just feel a strange attraction towards you and you must also have noticed that I'm feeling really happy being around you lately." He held my hands, Right now, I feel the need to keep you close to me, I his thumbs were tracing circles on my knuckles."feel the need to be around you all the time. I know it might sound crazy, but I want to explore this new feeling even more. " He looked a bit nervous. How could he be nervous to speak to 'ME'? He shoved his hand into his pants' pocket and slid out a golden necklace with my name carved on its pendant in the most beautiful calligraphy I had ever seen. He wore the necklace around my neck and his amber eyes beamed as he stared at it, yet they were filled with fear. "I've thought about this with so much focus and thoughts. With the way I currently feel, I know my life will be happier if I continue on the rollercoaster of this feeling with you." Alpha Keegan was actually admitting that he was attracted to me in front of everyone? He didn't feel ashamed that I was an ordinary omega? I was literally screaming internally. "I know you might think it sounds stupid and you may not understand what I'm feeling, but-"
"I understand." I whispered, too shy to pour my emotions out.
"Great, so I'm taking this opportunity to proudly accept you, Jane Williams, as my mate and Luna of Dark Stone pack. Would you like to remain on your rejection or accept me as your lifetime mate and be the Luna of Dark stone pack?" he asked with eagerness and anxiety shimmering in his eyes.
My jaw had dropped to the floor at the moment and my heart was beating way faster than normal. What he had just done could be tagged as what the humans will call proposing to their partner. Accepting your rejected mate was like recovering a lost fate. I didn't see this coming at all. He really wanted to be my mate? That was an eternal commitment.
"Being my mate is a lifelong commitment. Are you certain you'll be able to go on with it?" I asked.
"Yes, I'm very certain. I've had deep thinking and my wolf and I feel connected to you, your soul, everything that has to do with you. Do you accept it and revoke your rejection?"
I nodded, feeling tears welling up in my eyes. I wasn't expecting this as his surprise at all. Did he really think I was worth being his mate? It made me feel extremely special, like I was of great importance. I was at the peak of my joy at this point. I didn't want to end our relationship after the vacation and it hurt me that it had to end, but this felt even greater. I loved being in his arms and being able to understand and make him happy. "Yes, I, Jane Williams, accept you, Keegan Gray, as my mate o annul my previous rejection." I agreed with all genuine
He had a smile of relief on but washed it off and wore the necklace around my neck. "This seals this promise." He held my waist and finally sealed the bond with a kiss.
The sparks that flowed from his kiss felt greater and a new wave of heat was rushing through my body. His touch now felt more tinglingly and like petal flowers growing on me. It felt like a strong force was wrapping me up with him she kissed me and my soul danced and watered with joy.
The same voice that always rang in my head kept howling 'mate' excitedly.
He pulled away, holding my hands like I was a diamond in the form of an egg he didn't want to break.
Wait. Did that really mean I was now Luna? I was now his official mate?
A lot of people cheered, except members from Dark Stone pack. I cared less about them, at least for now.
The spotlight left us and we returned to our seats while the party continued.
Chloe pulled me into a tight hug. Mae and Casper headed to us then Mae pulled me into a tight hug as well.
"I'm so happy for you!" Chloe squeaked.
Crystal also joined us and I couldn't have the time to speak with Keegan because they were hanging on my neck to celebrate the new stage of my life I had stepped into. Turns out they had all taken multiple videos and pictures so I could watch and cherish the memory of it forever.
We finally got back to the pack house. We had to leave earlier than others because the excitement I was experiencing couldn't let me sit properly without feeling like jumping on the tables to yell that I finally experienced what it truly meant to have a mate.
I dropped on the bed, exhaling deeply with my arms spread apart beside me.
Keegan walked in, shutting the door then walked up to stand above me. "Are you tired?"
"Of course I am!" I exclaimed.
He crouched at the foot of the bed to help me get rid of my heels and carefully set them aside. When he sat beside me, I sat up straight, still smiling uncontrollably.
"You're such a strange and unpredictable man. I didn't expect this to be your surprise. I thought you wanted to end the relationship and act like it never happened. You even started acting grumpy again and ignoring me."
"I was only not speaking to you since we returned because I had a lot of work to do and didn't want to raise disturbing questions from the pack members. Don't you think they'd be worried that their Alpha has lost his mind if he just keeps on smiling."
"Yes, but you didn't have to ignore me when we were alone."
"I never ignored you. You thought I was then stopped talking to her and acting way too angrily professional. I know I said I wanted to end the acting relationship when we returned and said it served as memories because it made me understand my true emotions.
"I knew I had strong feelings towards you and Drex has never stopped rambling that you're our mate even since the first day you rejected us, so I wanted to understand the feelings deeper and Jane, I'm certainly not lying to you when I say that you're the best thing in my life. When I reflect on so many things, no one in my past makes any sense, my present is also empty of affection without you, but with you, my dark life feels colorful, you give me the motivation to hope for a better future. My life is way happier with you and I'd be the most stupid man to let go of someone like you. I'm certain I'll never find anyone that'll like me the way I am and understand me like you do and I'll never find anyone I can be this attracted to.
"The acting relationship had to end for a genuine relationship to start, one that promises a lifetime together, one that is filled with mutual understanding, love, communication, and mainly trust."
"Trust?" I drew my eyes together.
"Yes. Do you have a problem with trusting me?"
"No, not at all. I'm just wondering..." I remembered that my family members had convinced me to join for revenge. "Since it'll be filled with trust, you won't lie to me about anything and would let me know if you've ever lied to me about anything in the past?"
"I'd try my best to. If it's a big thing then yes, but if it's something like, no, I didn't take extra from the food you made without your permission, then I'm definitely lying about that."
I chuckled, already loving this.
Then there was an awkward silence between us while I contemplated whether or not to ask him yet about my family's definition of him.
"Speak to me. Like I said, communication..."
"Do you have any idea about my parents or my family members?" I glanced at him.
"Parents? Your family members?" he quirked his eyebrow. "Why would I? You came here as a 7-year old and Mom said you claimed that your parents were dead."
"So you don't know where I lived before now?" I wondered.
"What the hell are you talking about? How'd I know that? I had no idea about your life, who you were, your family, or where you lived before you got here." he looked genuinely confused. "Why are you asking these now?"
"Nothing, I was just curious to know if I could find anything about my family members."
"You claimed to be an orphan at seven. You ought to have a better memory of your family members than me." He shrugged. "Why'd you suddenly want to find out about your family? Did anything prompt that or did anyone say something bad to you that made you suddenly feel bad?"
"No, that's not it. I guess I just really felt bad about the fact that I don't have family members. You know my life has just always been so lonely, so I was wondering if there was still any hope of uniting with my family members and knowing what it feels like to be among my family." I heaved a sigh.
"Jane," he held my arms. "I don't think you understand what we are now. You're now the new Luna, my Luna, so you're like the mother of Dark Stone pack. Everyone here is your family member." He traced circles on my arm.
"And about that, do you think the pack members will accept me as their luna? I'm so scared. Everyone hates me and treats me terribly. Will they suddenly start liking me as their luna?" Worry settled in me thinking about that.
"They don't have to like you all of a sudden. I didn't just like you all of a sudden either. As long as you have my support, you don't have to worry about others. I'll make sure no one dares harm or question you or your orders. I'll make sure everyone understands that you're their Luna and they have to show equal respect to you as much as they respect me."
I doubted if that was possible but I still appreciated his support. " Thank you." I smiled to show my appreciation.
"I should be thanking you. Since you've stepped into my life, I have something to hope for and I've realized my happiness doesn't depend on how arrogant or cold I am." He pulled me into a hug, raking his hand through my hair.
His strokes were heavenly than before and his touch made butterflies explode in my stomach; his hug felt more affectionate than ever before.
I returned his hug, hoping to just remain in his embrace and not worry about anything else. I couldn't explain the feeling in my heart but It was making my heart beat ten times faster for him.
I took a stroll closer to the forest, hoping that there weren't going to be so many people around.
My hand glided over the necklace with my name on it and I just knew it was going to be something I'd cherish for the rest of my life. I promised myself that I was never taking it off.
Being Keegan's mate made me feel on top of the world, I felt like a queen of bliss, completely forgetting that I was supposed to do it for the purpose of revenge.
Thinking about it, this so-called revenge didn't make sense anymore. Keegan's intention seemed genuine, his feelings felt real, and his responses seemed like nothing but truthful, it didn't seem like he was lying about not knowing my family members. He was just like a broken piece trying to find its way back to life. He was a kind- hearted man as I got to know him well enough and his terrible attitude was mostly to maintain a bold stance in the pack and as a result of how his parents raised him. He just seemed like a little child that wanted nothing but love.
If he truly found happiness in me and had agreed to let me be his mate, not bothering about his great image that he'll be mates with an omega, then I was going to be nothing but foolish to break his heart.
I hadn't even spoken to my family members after the last time I met Freya. I hadn't had enough time with them to know all I needed. I knew I had flashbacks about Keegan, but I was deeply convinced that there could be a misunderstanding; my family members could also be experiencing this misunderstanding and because of the information they fed me with, it most likely led to my nightmare.
I was willing to give Keegan a chance, to give this relationship a chance, to give being the Luna of this pack a chance. Hopefully, I'll be able to set a few things right.
I enjoyed being with Keegan, his company was the happiest time of my day and my attraction towards him was undeniable. I definitely wanted to be his mate and if he was going to be willing to fulfill my mate fantasies, I was going to adore him. If he was going to remain sweet, I was going to embark on the journey of a lifetime with him. A grin appeared on my face and I squealed to myself when I realized that Keegan was now mine. "It feels so unbelievable, like a dream." I was caught off guard by the ruffling sound from the bushes. Now this is why I shouldn't be walking alone so close to the forest. What if it was a rogue attack?
I was slowly stepping backward as the ruffling sound increased. What if it was someone that didn't want me as their luna and wanted to kill me? Different feral thoughts ran in my head.
I wanted to start running when a figure jumped out and pulled me by my arm, causing me to fall to the ground then something came over my mouth to muffle my screams. Not again. Did it always have to be me?