The Mute Alpha (Book Two of the Senses Series)

Chapter Three Reposted

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[Three]

*Mae*

September 14, 2036

Tears roll down my cheeks as I shove a few essential clothing into a duffle bag. My ceiling fan blows at full power, cooling down the heat that is pricking at my skin as anger and frustration overwhelms me.

I was expecting Lucas to just head back to the Cipher pack without me. I didn't actually believe I had to say goodbye to my family so suddenly. But I shouldn't have been so unreasonable. Mates are capable of leaving the other behind.

I'm just not ready to leave. I just met Lucas yesterday, and now I have to leave the only place I have ever known. The only people I have ever known...

After putting together a collection of toiletries, shoes, my favorite outfits and a few family pictures, I throw the bag over my shoulder and run down the stairs to see Lucas sitting at the kitchen table. He is carving his nail into the wood, his expression blank. When he hears my approaching footsteps, his eyes lift to meet mine.

I take in the man who is standing beside him. He is tall and thin with brown, wavy hair and green eyes. He offers me a smile and then his hand. "I'm Travis. Pleasure to meet you, Luna Mae." My heart does a flip at his words.

I am now his Luna.

Lucas stands, walking over to grab my arm and pull me a step towards him. He looks into my eyes as Travis says, "He's sorry." I don't take my eyes off my mate as Lucas's hand reaches up and brushes away my tears. "He promises he will work everyday to make you happy at your new home." I nod my head as Lucas offers me a tiny smile.

Loud footsteps resound from the hallway and I look over to see my father storm into the room, grabbing Lucas by the collar of the shirt and pressing him against the wall. "Listen here, pup. My daughter is a spectacular girl. You are lucky to have her as a mate. So if I hear that you hurt her or make her the least bit unhappy, I will come to Wyoming myself and I will make sure you never have children. Got it?" I bit my bottom lip at my fathers threat... Uncle Mason beat him to the punch. But it's a father's job to defend their daughters.

I wrap my arms around my dad's waist, causing him to release Lucas and hold me tight, kissing the top of my head. "This is all too soon, Mae." I nod, gripping his t-shirt as if it is the only thing keeping me rooted.

"I know. Where's Mom?" I ask, stepping away from him.

"She's outside with everyone else." He says. I turn and exit the house, nearly running into my mom's waiting arms. Tears are streaming down her face as the clutches tightly to me.

"You need to be strong; and remember everything we taught you." My mom steps back, grabbing my face in between her hands. "You are beautiful and wise and an Alpha. You are important, don't ever forget that." She offers me a smile, nodding slightly. She gives me a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you so much, Mom." I whisper.

I say my goodbyes to everyone; even Aunt Jenny and Uncle Tyler came to wish me well.

It was as if I was ripping my heart out as I climb into the large Chevy Silverado that one of Lucas's pack mates drove over. I sit in the back with Lucas, laying my head on the window as I watch until my family is out of sight.

I don't try to stop the tears that follow. There is no point. I know there will be many more to come.

We drive for a good hour until I finally look over at Lucas, taking in his posture and his sullen expression. He doesn't want this. He said so earlier today. He doesn't want me as a mate and he doesn't want to be committed to me.