Luna? No sir i'm a Marine

Picture perfect

Luke has been relatively quiet all day. It's now time for us to take pictures with Aubrey on our own. The first few were very stages, fixed and fake. I asked the photographer to stop
"Sorry is there something wrong?" he looked confused and nervous.
Maybe not to him but to me there is.
"Um yeah, these fake smiles and identical photos aren't us can we just call it a day?" he looked shocked by my request. Scott must have over heard because he was over in a flash. He pulled the photographer to the side and engaged in a very urgent conversation based on Scotts facial expressions.

I noticed Aubrey's little bow had come undone on her shoe so I bent down to fix it, pretending I was going to eat her tiny feet to hear her giggle. As I stood back up she wanted to be lifted and I just can't say no to her especially since today is all about her. Resting her on my hip and bouncing a little I make funny faces to keep her entertained. Aubrey distracted herself with my necklace and began playing with it. I looked over my shoulder at Luke. His stare intense, he seems at war with himself.
"Just say it" he snapped out of his little daydream
"What?"
"Say it, whatever has been on your mind all day. I know it's something to do with me or else you would have told me by now. I know you Luke"
he  stood behind me, wrapping his large muscly arms around both Aubrey and I. Holding us close.
"Do you ever think about our future?"
The future. The one thing no one can bet on. No one knows what it may hold. It's where dreams are destroyed and choices are created. It never goes to plan and that scares me. I refuse to allow myself to build up false hope of what may or may not happen. Trying desperately to mold my future the way I want it but reality is we can only do so much before it's out of our hands
"Sometimes"
"Do you ever think we'll have this?" my heart almost stopped
"What do you mean?"
"A family of our own, I saw how you were with Rose and Simon when I first found you, even how you are now. It comes so naturally to you. You'd be a great mother, but have you ever thought about it?" his voice was low and stable but began to shake as he started his next sentence
"All i've ever wanted is to be a good Alpha, a perfect mate.....a husband and a father."

I didn't say anything. I never knew Luke thought about our future. He sees me as his wife, the mother of his kids and the Luna of his pack. Luke doesn't strike you as a family man. If i'm honest he seems dedicated to his pack rather than a family life. The big, bad Alpha wants to settle down.
Marriage. Kids. Wedding. Baby. White dress. Maternity clothes.
All these thoughts spinning around in my head.
"Got it" my head snapped towards the photographer who hadn't moved but was joined by Scott and Dave. By this time Aubrey is now in Luke's arms and for a minute I don't move. I just stand there and watch as they interact. Luke who could easily use Aubrey as a toothpick is gentle, caring and affectionate. He holds her like a porcelain doll and treats her like no other. He would be a great father. I always pushed those thoughts to the back of my mind because I didn't know how it would play out. Thinking back to his question my heart is hammering against my chest.
"I have" my voice was soft and you could detect my nervousness. Dave came up to us and took Aubrey while Scott shouted we're very photogenic. They must have taken photos while we were talking and keeping Aubrey entertained. Scott gets what Scott wants. That's how he became known as the Diva.

An hour passed as we made small talk with various people. Most I recognized but did not personally know. Luke said nothing more on the topic as we left the church and arrived at the hotel. We arrived early to help set up as requested by the Diva. Entering the function room I expected to be met with an empty hall but instead multiple voices echoed throughout the large room. Luke and I opened the door to be face to face with none other than the devils themselves. Bonnie was sitting talking to two people who had their backs facing us. Aaron and Zach are laying out tables.
"You've got great friends, don't ever let them go." I looked up at Luke who had his eyes locked on the boys who for once are actually doing work.
"Believe me I couldn't even if I wanted to." no one has noticed that we have entered yet. Lifting my fingers to my mouth and blowing hard I let out a high pitch whistle which catches everyone's attention.

I froze when the people Bonnie was talking to turned around. "Mum? dad?" they didn't. They couldn't possibly have.
"Too old for hugs now are we?"
My dad asked with arms out stretched. I walked up and hugged them. Luke went and helped the boys set up. My mother was still commenting on how much i've grown and changed when people started arriving. I ducked just as she was about to grab my cheeks
i'm not a baby any more.
"Just cause you're 24 now doesn't mean you're not still my baby." As the words left her lips my eyes widened. Oh no, this is not going to end well. Within seconds we were surrounded.
"Wait what?"
"24?"
"Alex?"
"Why didn't you tell us?"

My mum gave me that look that told me I did something wrong. Luke pulled me into him
"we missed your birthday"
his words laced with hurt. I looked around, they all seemed hurt. You'd swear I just betrayed them all.
"It doesn't matter" a chorus of yes it does drowned me out.
"So when is your birthday?" it's not a detail many people have been interested in or needed to know. Hence why it is not information that I typically divulge. Before I had a chance to open my mouth my parents swooped in and answered for me.
"Christmas Eve, she's our little Christmas miricale." I rolled my eyes, that's all i've ever heard. It's usually followed by the 'amazing' story of my birth. No one here needs to know about that. Thinking on my feet I need to get out of this situation.

I bit my lip, something I do when concentrating and winced in pain. I forgot about that, Bonnie had done a great job of covering my split lip. No one had noticed. Had being passed tense. My dad grabbed my face and rubbed my lip, removing the make up.
"what the hell happened to you"
this is not something anyone else needs to know. Especially when it was a freak accident that they will blow out of proportion and start a fight over. 
"training the pack comes with a few grazes."
the DJ started so thanking my lucky stars I dragged Bonnie and Sarah onto the dance floor without any further questioning. I hadn't even noticed every one turning up.

As the night went on I was never short of dance partners. We all laughed and sang along, trying our best not to fall over. Even though we can't hear ourselves talk over the music my thoughts of Luke are as clear as ever. I constantly want to be by his side and my my eyes always end up on him.
My feet are burning from trying to dance in these heels......actually everything is burning. I try to walk off the dance floor but continuously get pushed and shoved by other people, mostly drunk, dancing. My vision is starting to blur and my heart is pounding. I try to steady myself but the lights and floor are spinning too fast. A strong arm wrapped around my waist and supported my weight, helping me walk. The cold night air cut me like a Stanley blade. Instinctively I leaned into Luke's chest. Wrapping his arms around my shoulders I buried my face in his chest, allowing the spinning to stop.
I pulled back a few minutes later, my bottom lip quivering from the cold. Luke untangled himself and took off his jacket, draping it around my arms. Using his thumb he moved my hair out of my face
"What happened princess?" his eyes held concern and worry so I attempted to lighten the mood.
"Didn't I tell you not to call me that?" he chuckled
"Nope I distinctly remember you saying 'oh Luke you're so handsome, strong and brave. Thank you for saving me. I'll be your princess any day'." he attempted to mock my voice but it came out in a high pitch shrill.
I scoffed "you wish!"
"Come on princess, admit it." he whispered in my ear the began kissing down my neck. Usually i'd push him off because this is exactly what he wants and I don't like giving in but this isn't usually. Instead I thread my fingers through his hair and pull him closer to me. His hands trailing across my body, he feels every inch of me. My breathing erratic, I'm finding it difficult to keep my hormones at bay.

Suddenly he stops, just like that he pulls back with a smirk on his face and gives me a wink. Cocky bastard but I fucking love him. My hands on his shoulders I pull him in for the kiss that i've been waiting all night for. Pressed against the wall there's only one thought in my mind and that is I want him. Luke continues kissing down my neck as I slip my hand into his pocket and pull out the laminated card no bigger than a credit card. Looking up to see what I have in my hand I bite my lip. Am I really about to do this? I take another look at this darkened eyes and soft lips. Yes.
I whisper "I have a better idea."
He hesitates for a moment, looking for any sign that i'm not 100% sure but he came up empty handed.
"Are you sure?" he continues to put me first. As if I wasn't already head over heels for the boy he goes and makes me fall for him all over again.
My reply came in the form of an action and that action was walking back inside and away from the party.......

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Author's Note:

Whhhhhaaaaaaat 2 updates 1 night????? What's going on?

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