Kaden's Luna

Chapter Thirty-Two

"So, you think you and Rico can beat Ace on your own?" Owen scoffs before standing behind Axel's seat. "Fat chance of that."

"I've had your back since we were kids Kaden, you're not getting rid of me now." Axel grunts, a warning look in his eyes when I open my mouth to protest. "That's final."

I sigh and nod, knowing from experience how stubborn he is. Axel and I were in neighbouring packs when we were kids until his parents relocated the pack to Berlin. We are childhood friends and when I chose Berlin to set up my company, he was ecstatic to meet again.

"Alright. We need to find out why Ace has been following me across Spain, Vancouver and now Berlin. There's got to be some motive, it's not like we were on friendly terms before I left anyway." I grumble, remembering how much Ace despised me.

Before Axel can respond, we hear a loud gasp that has us turning in our seats. I smile widely when I see the familiar faces of Mr and Mrs De Leon. I stand and make my way over to Celia De Leon who has her arms outstretched. She hugs me tightly before pulling my head down so she can reach to kiss my forehead.

I hug Thomas next who claps me on the back, saying how it's good to see me again. They have aged gracefully and I'm so happy to see them after all these years. When I first arrived in Berlin, Axel and Owen told me they were on holiday.

"Kaden honey, I'm so happy you're here. How have you been?" Celia asks, taking a seat beside me.

"Not great apparently." Axel cuts in, making his parents look at us expectantly.

I take a deep breath before explaining the situation to them. The second Celia heard that I had found my mate, it was hard to keep her from bouncing off the walls in excitement, especially when she discovered that she will be meeting Luna today.

"You should have told us sooner boy, you're like another son to us. We're always here for you." Thomas shakes his head, taking the glass of water Owen held out to him.

"Thomas is right, we will get through this together." Celia smiles, before standing abruptly. "Now, I'm going to get breakfast on the table. I would love it if your mate joined us, Kaden. After, we can discuss what to do with Ace."

I smile at the mention of Luna, my beast is restless and urging me to find her. "Of course, I'll go get her."

I leave the family and Rico downstairs before making my way up the stairs and towards the room where I can smell her intoxicating scent the strongest. Opening the door, I slip inside and close it, turning to look at her sleeping peacefully. Ajax growls protectively, wanting nothing more than to take her home and keep her safe.

Making my way to her quietly, I take a seat next to her. Her breathing is even and her soft, dark brown strands are splayed out on the pillow. Just being beside her again makes me realize just how much I have missed her, even if I was gone for two days.

"Luna." I call gently, not being able to resist kissing her cheek.

She grumbles under her breath when I turn her over, swatting her hand blindly in the air so she could push me away. My wolf and I don't like that so I pick her up instead, laying her across my lap. The scent of peaches and vanilla embrace me in a warm welcome and I struggle to resist kissing her soft lips.

Luna sighs and opens her big brown eyes, blinking as they adjust to her surroundings. She stares at my grey coloured coat before looking up to meet my eyes. A surprised gasp escapes her and suddenly, she is tackling me into a hug, wrapping her arms around my neck. I growl softly, sticking my nose into the crook of her neck and inhaling deeply.

In Toronto, all I could think about was getting back to Luna and spending time with my mate. Ajax had been restless the whole time and now he was quiet and content in having her in our sights, safe and sound. Our bond is so much stronger now, so being away from Luna is the hardest thing I have ever had to do after marking and mating with her.