The Alpha's Surprised Mate (Book #1 of Silver Moon Series) novel Chapter 14

Fourteen: Information

Natalya

We got back to the packhouse about thirty minutes later. I walked in with Aunt Lani, Mykayla, and the girls. I took the stuff I bought up to my room and set it on the bed. I mind-linked Dustin to let him know I would be in his office in five minutes. I turned around and walked out of my room and up to the next floor, where Dustin’s office was. I didn’t bother knocking; I knew he, Kaleb and Nate were waiting. I was surprised to see Aston and Brighton were joining us as well. It did make sense; those two are his best two fighters (well, besides me). I took a seat by Brighton, and he slipped his arm around my shoulders. I have no idea how we ended up as mates, but who am I to question the moon goddess? As kids, we hated each other, and we were always fighting. I think that’s why I got into all the different martial arts and MMA to prove that even though I was not as big or physically strong as the males, I could still kick some ass. I remember the exact moment when I realized the two of us were mates. Aunt Lani and Uncle Reece were having a bar-b-que, and all the ranked and higher-up members of the pack were there. I had just turned 18 a week prior and was in no hurry to find my mate. Brighton and Nate had been out of town when I turned 18, so they threw me a late birthday party. I figured it would happen when it happened. I was sitting on a chair eating some chips when I heard someone loudly say “MATE” as I was picked up and thrown over a pair of broad, muscular shoulders. I instantly felt sparks all over my body. I knew who it was right away. I could see the sun and moon tattoo on his back. We have been together ever since. Yeah, we still fight, mainly because he tries to be all protective and possessive. I had to kick his ass a couple of times to make him realize I was more than capable of protecting myself. I feel someone hit my arm, and it snaps me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry, anyways, I don’t have much more to add that I texted you about,” I confirm.

“You never saw any of them,” Dustin asks irritatedly.

“Nope, I could sense the same two people, but I never could get a clear look, and they must have been using something to mask their scent. They never got close either; they seemed to always be across the street of at least a block behind us. And no, Aunt Lani and Mykayla have no idea. That’s why I didn’t come straight here after getting back. I didn’t want to raise any suspension.” I explain in detail.

“It almost felt like they stayed back because of me being there. I could sense when I walked away, and they couldn’t see me, they would get closer, but as soon as I was in sight, they would back off.” I add.

“This means they know who we are and who you are.” Nate pipes in.

“It also means they know better than to try anything with you there,” Dustin adds.