Part two- Chapter 29

“As if you were on fire from within.

The moon lives in the lining of your skin.”

― Pablo Neruda

ORSELINE P.O.V

Hugging my parents one more time, I sat inside the car. I was leaving my family, my pack. I was going to Duncan’s pack, to live with him for the rest of my life.

I couldn’t believe it was happening. Yesterday evening, I was whining for Duncan and today, I am going with him to his pack.

With great difficulty, I was able to bid goodbye to my parents. My ma was still sobbing. My pa was sad too and he had asked Duncan to promise that he will take good care of me and never make me cry. When I told my grandpa I am leaving, he said that it is custom for she-wolves to do so. He said I am going to become a strong Luna to a good pack.

Twin bro’s reaction was completely different. Tyler wasn’t initially okay but he knew that it was meant to happen. Tyson on the other hand was really very sad that I am going with Duncan. He didn’t talk me against it but he did talk with Duncan, and I was surprised to see that Duncan and he were not fighting or growling the entire time they spoke.

Tyson too cried while hugging me but he made me promise that I should never tell it to anyone.

Zach, Cristina and Malory were really sad that I am going to leave and so was my whole pack. They had all come to bid me good bye, along with Vanessa, Aunt Lily and Kasey.

I called and told everything to Alpha Peter and Cortez. Both were okay with me moving in with Duncan however Alpha Peter insisted that he wants to meet Duncan in person, the next week.

My pack? Well, I stepped down as an Alpha and handed over the title to Tyson, who was the new Alpha of Regal Pack. I had asked my pa to take the title, however he said that he has lost interest in being an Alpha. He said he couldn’t manage all the duties and that he has also promised my ma, to take her to a trip, once I would come back from Supreme Pack.

Pa then suggested that I hand over it to Tyson and I immediately agreed. He is an Alpha Blood and he is related to me too. Since he was brought up in my pack, he already was mind linked to my pack. Everyone in the pack knew Twin bro’s well and so it wasn’t a problem. When I asked Tyson, he flatly refused. After spending almost an hour convincing him, he reluctantly agreed. I knew he would be a best Alpha, hands down.

I asked my pack and they too were happy with the idea of Tyson being their New Alpha. No one challenged Tyson for the title and I was pleased to see that.

Almost immediately a short ceremony was held and Tyson took over as an Alpha.

Well, Jane and Darya? They are coming with us to our pack. Duncan wasn’t ready to leave her in the pack. Pa was happy to know that Duncan wanted to improve his relationship with his sister, while ma as well as the rest of the pack was totally shocked to learn about this. Twin bro’s too were happy to hear about Duncan’s decision. I had spoken with Darya and told her that there was no pressure on her, to which she said that she knew Duncan wasn’t like his father and that Duncan will always be there for her. She was as keen as Duncan to improve their relationship.

Everything was going well except for the fact that we had no idea, who the other two Alpha’s were. I wasn’t about to stress over it much and so shook my head.

I poked my head out of the window and waved to everyone. My gaze on my parents who smiled sadly, waving back. Darya and Jane were in another car with Vernon driving. Duncan had already called him and asked him to come here.

“I am going to miss them” I said wiping my own tears.

“I love you” Duncan said and I turned to face him. Smiling softly, I kissed his cheeks and rested my head on his shoulders. I desperately needed that reassurance from him.

“I love you back” I said and closed my eyes.

“Sel, wake up” Duncan called me and I opened my eyes. I blinked and looked at Duncan.

“What happened?” I asked him, sitting straight in my seat.

“We are about to reach my pack soon” he replied while I turned to see Vernon’s car behind us. I breathed out in relief, when I saw that Darya and Jane were both asleep in the backseat of the car because for a second, I thought Darya was in danger. I looked at my watch and my eyes widened when I realized it was close to nine at night. “So, you know everything in my pack or should I tell you something?” Duncan asked me and I smiled lazily.

“I don’t know much, but I do know about total wolves in your pack, your beta’s and third-in-command’s family. I know few things about your fighters” I said and Duncan nodded. “Your pack is quite strong” I told him and Duncan shook his head.

“It’s Supreme Pack that is strongest” Duncan said. “But I have got a feeling that Moreland is a step ahead of them” he said casually.

“Why so?” I asked him furrowing my brows.

“Cortez. You call him Cortez right?” Duncan asked and I nodded. “Well, since he is an Alpha now, I think he will beat them soon if he hasn’t already” Duncan said.

I understood what he meant by that. Cortez is one hell of a strong wolf and I knew he would do anything to keep his pack safe. When I first met him, I was hesitant to approach him because he looked slightly intimidating. I will never accept this to another soul because it’s an insult to my Alpha pride.

He was always silent and indulged in training. He just wanted to attack and kill them. I never spoke to him, until he himself asked me why I was called little bear. When I told him the reason, he smirked and that was the first time I relaxed around him. Ever since then we have been having mini fights going on. He is actually a very rude and stern guy but Alpha Peter had asked him to act like he is happy and dandy since other people should not suspect him, if it’s possible.

In reality, Cortez is nothing like he acts. He is quite opposite and likes to keep it to himself. What he had witnessed in his childhood has been a scar in his life. His hatred for rogues, is something I suppose, will never go away. He has never spared a rogue so far and had killed each and every one of them, callously.

“Sel” Duncan called me and I blinked rapidly. “What were you thinking about?” he asked curiously.

“About Cortez” I said and Duncan growled loudly. I sighed, “Chill, I was just wondering when Cortez will finally calm down?” I told him. My wolf cherished his possessiveness.

Few more minutes of silence passed and then Duncan spoke again. “Do you want the ceremony to be conducted in private or-”

“Private” I said before he could complete his sentence. I wanted everything between me and Duncan to be only between us. My wolf too agreed with the thought and hence, the ceremony of him accepting me to his pack should be private.

“Okay” Duncan said with a smirk.

“What’s the smirk for?” I asked him and he shook his head. The way his eyes turned dark told me that he had lustful thoughts going on. I blinked and looked out of the window.

Duncan surprised me when he parked his car in front of another house. It was next to his house. I turned to look at him when he got out of the car. Sighing, I got out and saw Duncan, who opened the gates of the house. “Whose house is this?” I asked him when he opened the gate wide.

“Mine” Duncan said and I raised my brows.

“I didn’t know you had a house” I told him looking at the small mansion. “It’s beautiful” I told him honestly. “But it looks vacant” I added and just then, Vernon parked his car behind Duncan’s.

“It was. Since I was always away from pack, no one used to stay here” he said and I nodded. “I want Darya and Rain to stay here”

“Jane. Her name is Jane” I said and Duncan smirked. I rolled my eyes at that. He was purposely calling her anything but Jane and I knew I could do nothing about it.

Darya got out of the car and rushed towards my side, looking very nervous while Jane and Vernon were pulling out their luggage.

“It’s where you are going to stay” Duncan said to Darya, his tone soft.

“And where are you going to stay?” she asked him.

“That’s his house” I told her, pointing to the next house. Darya nodded staring at his house.

While Duncan went to talk with Vernon, I helped Darya and Jane in carrying their bags inside the house. They had all together six bags. Once inside, I opened the front door with the key that Duncan gave me. I pushed open the main door and switched on the lights nearby.

The house was as beautiful inside as it was out. The living room was spacious and nicely decorated. The walls were painted in light green which was Darya’s favorite color. “It’s beautiful” Jane whispered and I smiled.

“Which room are you going to take?” Darya asked me excitedly. My eyes widened and I bit my bottom lip nervously after she asked me that question.

“I…” I trailed and looked away to hide the blush creeping its way on my face. I actually didn’t know where I am going to stay. Duncan said he wanted me to come with him to his pack, but he never said that I should move in with him. Even then, doesn’t it mean that he wants me to stay with him?