The Wolf King's Luna novel Chapter 18

CATHERINE.

For some reason, the sun's rays are starting directly into my eyes, a development that does not make sense because I always keep the curtains drawn shut.

"Ugh," I groan as I turn the other way only to be met with the same predicament.

Who pulled open the curtains?

I slowly open my eyes and I am met with a grinning Melissa.

On my bed. 

Lying right next to me.

"Gah," I scream as I tumble off the bed.

"Oh, my goddess. Are you okay?" she asked as she scrambled to the side of the bed.

I look up at her in shock.

"What were you doing?" I groan out from the floor.

"Waiting for you to take up so we can go shopping," she answers.

I crawl up to my feet and ask, "Are you the one who opened the curtains?"

"Yeah, I didn't want to disturb you so I figured nature would do the trick."

What?

"Are you ready to go?" she asks

"Go where?"

"Shopping."

"Wha-, I just woke up," I tell her.

"Right. Sorry, you will want to have your bath and breakfast, yes?"

"Yes, if that is not too much to ask."

*Not at all. I am sorry, I know I am coming on strong, I am just so bloody excited. You are out Luna and so perfect. I love it. I love you."

I wonder, would you still like me when you find out I am from the Skylight pack or that I am planning on running away?

"I will leave you to have your bath and dress up. You can meet me in the kitchen when you are done," she says as she walks out, leaving me to my devices.

I head over to the bath for a hot shower. The hot water relieves my body of any tense muscles.

After that, I dress up in a pretty cream-ruffled top paired with a pretty high-low, peach-colored skirt. I arrange my hair into a sideways ponytail and after applying some lip gloss, I head out of the room and down the stairs.

The kitchen is empty, save for Melissa.

"Where is everyone?" I ask.

"Uhm, Damon had to train some of the wolves today, Ryder is on patrol duty and Mom is cooking for the children today," she answers as he throws what looks like crumbs into her mouth. "Here you go," she says as she places a plate of muffins and coffee in front of me. "food for the gods."

"Thank you," I say as I dig in.

"So, how are you liking the pack so far?" Melissa asks as we drive out of the pack.

"It is great," I answer, my eyes scanning and taking note of the patrol positions and the security around the pack. I also make a note of the landmarks we pass on our way. "Everyone is so great and welcoming. It has been wonderful."

"I am glad. You will find that most of the rumors about our pack are just that, rumors."

I can already see that.