Blessed Luna Rising - Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Killian’s POV
I wasn’t sure how she would react to me asking to hold her but, much to my surprise, she nodded and leaned into me. I gently lifted her body into my lap and wrapped my arms around her. She couldn’t possibly weigh more than 120 pounds and it hurt my heart to know she had been starved. Her body was stiff as I picked her up and sat her in my lap clearly nervous about being held but as I wrapped my arms around her and rested my cheek on top of her head, I felt her melt into my chest. Soon I could hear the smallest of snores coming from her and knew she was in a deep sleep.
“I’m so glad you found her when you did, Killian.” Nicole whispers. I nod my head in agreement and look down at my mate sleeping on my chest. Her face no longer etched with pain and fear. She looks as if all her worries have been washed away. I sigh and lean my head back against the headrest.
“Thank you, Moon Goddess. Thank you for helping me find her.” I say in my mind as a silent prayer.
We finally make it to our packhouse and Tara won’t budge. If it weren’t for her snores and deep breaths, I would have sworn she was dead. I gently slide out of the backseat with her and instruct Nicole to follow me with my bag. I carry her up to the fourth floor and into my bedroom. I place her gently on my bed and she immediately rolls over and clutches a pillow. I smile down at her lovingly and place a soft kiss on her head.
“Sleep well, my love. Your new life is waiting on you.” and I walk to the bathroom to take a shower.
As I exit the shower, I wrap the towel around my waist and walk to my closet. I glance over at Tara and she has sprawled out like a starfish and her mouth is wide open. I laugh quietly to myself and throw on some lounge pants and a tank top.
“Alpha, the Committee of Elders is on the phone in your office. Should I take a message?” I get a mind link from Nicole just as soon as I sit down on the couch adjacent from the bed.
“No, I’m coming.” I respond. I let out a sigh and open my bedroom door. I look back at my mate and feel my chest swell with pride and love. I close the door quietly and head to my office right down the hall.
“This is Alpha Killian.” I say calmly as I answer the phone.
“Alpha Killian, This is Elder Zacchaeus and I am calling about a troubling report made by Alpha Arthur Godfrey of the Flaming Fangs pack.” I laugh internally. He thinks I’m a fool and, apparently, the Elders as well.
“Ah yes, he called you, did he? Did he make false claims that I attacked his son unprovoked and threatened him to his face with no justification?” I said with obvious humor and sarcasm in my voice.
“Actually, yes… He did. Why is this funny?” responds an irritated Elder Zacchaeus.
“Elder Zacchaeus, I would like to invite you to my pack for dinner this evening so that I may show you my proof that his allegations are false. I have his victim, whom is also my Luna, 3 witnesses, and plenty of photographs.” I state and without hesitation he accepts my offer. I thank him for the call and express how much I’m looking forward to his visit before hanging up.
“Nicole, have the kitchen staff prepare a nice meal tonight. Elder Zacchaeus will be joining us to see my proof against Arthur Godfrey.” I mindlink quickly. I close the link before he can respond. I know he will get it done. I sit at my desk and start printing photos and assembling a file.
“You messed with the wrong Alpha and Luna, Arthur. I never come without receipts.” I say to myself with a smirk as I think of what he tried to do by calling the Committee of Elders.
“He is a fool.” Remus says in my mind and I continue putting my proof together before I go get ready for dinner.
Tara’ POV
I begin to wake up and with my eyes still closed I stretch without hitting a wall. This is nice. Wait, how long have I been asleep? My eyes shoot open and I look at Killian’s bedside table to a clock that reads 5:45pm. Suddenly the bedroom door opens and I jump as Killian walks through the door.
“Gosh you scared me. Um, I’m sorry I slept so long. I didn’t realize I was so tired. It won’t happen again.” I say as I get up and straighten the bed up where I was laying.
He walks up to me and holds my face so that I’m looking up at him.
“Mmm.. I hope it does. I just hope I’m in bed with you next time.” he says as he kisses my forehead.
“Are you up for some dinner?” he says and suddenly my stomach growls. My face turns beet red and he laughs out loud. Oh, I could listen to his laugh all day.
“I’ll take that as a yes. Would you like to shower and change clothes?” he asks and suddenly I’m embarrassed again.
“I don’t have any clothes or toiletries… Alpha Arthur didn’t permit me to have them.” I say staring at my feet. There’s a long silence and I look up to see his pretty blue eyes are clouded over. He must be mindlinking someone.
“My sisters will be here in a minute with some clothes and things for you to try but tomorrow we’ll go shopping and you can get anything you want.” he says as he wraps his arms around me. I wrap my arms around his waist and his whole body relaxes into mine.
In the midst of our hugging, a rapid knock comes to his door and it doesn’t stop. He sighs as he lets me go and goes to his door. When he opens it the room fills with squeals of excitement.
“GIRLS!” he says loudly and the squealing stops but they’re still jittery with excitement as they stand in the doorway.
“Deidre. Serenity. This is my mate, Tara. She has been through A LOT and the newness of everything makes her very nervous. Be gentle with her. Do you understand me?” he says firmly and they nod in agreement. He walks to his closet as they approach me and I’m shaking again.
The first one to approach me is stunningly beautiful. Dark brown curls flowing down her back and those same piercing blue eyes as Killian. She’s thin and probably 5 feet 10 inches or so.
“Hi Tara, I’m Serenity. I’ve got some clothes for you to try on if that’s okay.” she says with a genuine smile. I give a small smile back and nod.
The second girl is equally as gorgeous and suddenly I’m feeling more inferior than before. She has sleek blonde hair down to her waist, blue eyes, a tad bit thicker than her sister but still thin, and is every bit of 6 feet tall.
“I’m Deidre. I brought some shower things, lotions, and personal hygiene stuff that my brother is guaranteed not to have.” she says with a hint of mockery in her voice.
“I didn’t have my mate and I never slept around. How would I have those things?” he says as he exits his closet without a shirt. I turn to look at him and suddenly my mouth is dry and I can’t breathe.
He’s built much like I would imagine a God is built. Every inch of him is chiseled muscle. I feel myself getting butterflies and a heat radiating from my abdomen. Without realizing it, I’m moving towards him. Once I’m in front of him, I place my hands on his washboard abs and run them up and down. I start running my hands up his abdomen to his chest and when I meet his eyes they’re black and he’s breathing heavy. I feel a sudden pool of wetness between my legs.
“Tara, you have got to stop that. It is driving me crazy.” he says bringing me out of my trance. I jump back realizing what I was doing and he catches me by the wrist and pulls me back to him.
“Not that. I love you touching me but I can smell your arousal and it’s intoxicating.” he says and my face is redder than ever now. He kisses my forehead and head for the door.
“I’ll leave you ladies to it. Be. Gentle. With. Her.” he says looking between his sisters and pointing at them. They just roll their eyes and nod with a smile.
As they begin showing me the things they had brought for me, I begin to cry and they’re both taken aback.
“I’m sorry. You don’t have to do all this for me.” I say between sobs and they pull me to the couch and sit on either side of me with their arms around me and their heads on my shoulders.
“We’re family now, Tara. This is what we do for each other.” Serenity says as she squeezes me.
Is this real? Could I really have a family?