This is the moment that most girls dream about, however i'm sure this not how you would have imagined it. I however never thought i'd be in this position. I find myself saying that a lot when i'm with Luke. I never even in my wildest dreams thought I'd have an amazing boy down on one knee asking me to marry him. I refused to allow myself to dream about the future. Just get through tomorrow is what I used to say to myself. Now i'm being forced to make a decision that will define my future.
Looking down at him i'm still livid.
"You'll say fucking anything to shut me up won't you. I can't believe you right no-"
Luke's lips crashed on mine. I hadn't even noticed that he stood up. He pressed me against the tree. Pouring all his emotions into one kiss. Eventually he pulled away leaving me breathless.
"For once will you just give me a straight answer"
This is something I don't have all the facts on. I can't predict what's going to happen. I'm in the dark and I have to rely on my feeling. It figures, my future would be based on the most unreliable thing in the world, emotion.
I closed my eyes "y-yes"
Opening them as I felt more confident in my answer, a smile spreading across my face
"Yes Luke I will marry you"
With shaky hands he placed the ring on my finger.
Shaky hands.
The big bad Alpha is shaking.
He lifted me up with the largest smile on his face. I wrapped my legs around his waist as I rested my forehead on his. We stood there, just hugging each other. I felt his every move. The way his muscles tensed, the way his chest rises and falls became a soothing pattern.
I slid down his muscular body,
"This doesn't mean i've forgotten what you said. You're sleeping outside tonight!"
His eyes widened in surprise.
"I just asked you to be my wife and you're making me sleep outside?"
I shook my head "no, no"
He sighed in relief but i'm not finished speaking.
"You called me a bitch then asked me to be your wife and yes I am making you sleep outside."
A conquering smirk spread across my face. Much to my surprise Luke chuckled and pulled me into his rock hard chest. My arms stayed glued to my side, he is not charming his way out of this. He buried his head in my hair and rested his chin in the crook of my neck.
"I wouldn't expect any less from you."
I rolled my eyes before slightly faltering. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him into me. I enjoyed his warm embrace for only a second before pushing him off me.
Luke stepped back and turned around. His knees bent and arms placed behind his back in expectation, I stood and watched him. A minute passed. Neither of us had said a word until he huffed
"Jump on my back princess and i'll carry you back"
I haven't been offered a piggyback ride in years. I hesitate, unsure as to whether I can take him seriously. He just nudged his head forward, as if telling me to jump on.
"I can practically hear your feet talking to me, they're begging you to do this."
Always the jokester. I placed my hands on his shoulders and with one jump I wrapped my legs around his waist. His hands instinctively wrapped around my legs as he supported my weight.
For someone who was lost Luke found his way back to the house very quickly.
I moved my hands slowly so that he wouldn't notice my intentions. Within minutes my arms were in the right position. I caught Luke off guard when I applied pressure. I had him in a successful headlock.
"Whoa princess a little too kinky for me. We can try later when we're in our room if you want to experiment."
I applied a bit more pressure, not in the mood for his dirty remarks.
"You weren't lost were you."
Luke let go of one of my legs to wrap his hand around my arm. He tugged slightly to relieve pressure.
"And what if I wasn't"
Asshole
I dropped my legs from around his waist. When he wouldn't let go of my leg, I struggled until he did. I dangled from his neck like a backwards necklace. His back curved to prevent his airway being blocked. Luke spun around in my hold, now facing me.
"So aggressive" Luke winked.
It's like he's trying to aggravate me. Internally I screamed before elevating my knee in hopes that it would forcefully collide with some part of his body. Deliver enough of a blow for him to become winded and speechless.
Sadly Luke knows me too well and with his colossal hands he grabbed my knee. He shoved it back and sent my centre of gravity off balance. I dropped my chokehold and sped up my fall by dropping to the ground. With one quick leg sweep Luke joined me on the floor. With a loud groan he rolled over. I got to my feet but stayed low.
"So you pretend to get us lost and you can call me a bitch. What the fuck Luke."
Before he could answer I lunged forward. With a perfect tackled I knocked him flat on his ass.
Luke grabbed my hips and held me on top of him. I began hitting his chest when he wouldn't let me go. He grabbed my fists as I continued to curse him out.
"No I had a plan. I had it all perfectly organised. I wanted to make it perfect for you but then when we were in the woods I saw an opportunity and I took it. I took it because it dawned on me, we're not perfect. Nothing is perfect but I wouldn't change a thing about what happened or us."
I stopped struggling.
I stopped fighting.
I listened.
"YOU'RE BACK"
"Jesus, could you not make it to the bedroom?"
Bonnie's high pitched squeal snapped us our of our intense staring game. The two statements contrasted greatly. Worry laced in Bonnie's words contrasting to the sexual message behind Zach's question.
"That does not change the fact you lied to me and called me a bitch." I chose to ignore them. A round of "what's?" Chorused, filling the night air.
"For god sake Alex I love you" Luke finally lost his cool and roared at me.
"I LOVE YOU TOO." I screamed back at him
"Is anyone else royally confused?" Aaron's inquisitive tone took president over the silence.
I stopped supporting myself and flopped onto Luke's chest. He wrapped me in a protective cocoon of his arms as I buried myself into his chest now very aware of the numbing, cold air.
"You're mine now princess." Luke's warm breath tickled my neck. Peering up at him i stated "you say that a lot".
I felt his broad shoulders rise and fall, mimicking a shrug.
"I liked it so I put a ring on it."
His voice a low murmur so only I could hear. I couldn't believe my ears. Unprompted and unprovoked the big bad wolf just quoted Beyoncé.
"Come on, come on. Get up you two. It's freezing out. You ran from the pool and you're wearing barely anything. Get inside and change. God forbid you'll catch hypothermia. You need to get warmed up. Now, now. Move it."
We all turned to Zach and raised an eyebrow. He's becoming such a nana. We need to get him laid.
Aaron leaned down and offered me a helping hand to stand. Grateful I took it. I was half way up when I heard a gasp. Bonnie shoved Aaron out of the way and grabbed my hand.
"Oh my god. Oh my god. Jesus christ. Oh my god. Oh my god. Holy fuck."
Suddenly she froze. She looked up and made eye contact with me then burst into a high pitch squeal "AAHHHHHHHHHHHH"
She attacked me in a hug. Over her shoulder I spotted Zach nudging Aaron. Once he gained his attention Zach mouthed "I think she's finally lost it" while doing the cookoo hand action. Aaron simply elbowed him into the ribs.
Luke had also found his way to his feet and pulled me out of the hug. It was more for my protection, she was squishing the life out of me.
"I'm feeling very left out" Zach is always the drama queen.
In a gruff voice Luke murmured "I decided to make an honest woman out of her" I put out my left hand and flashed my new bit of bling.
They both congratulated us and gave Luke a 'bro hug'.
Curling into Luke I spoke up.
"Ok divide and conquer. I am going to go put on clothes. Bonnie and Aaron I want you two to get food and drinks. Zach get the fireworks and Luke, I want you to start a fire. We're going to have a bonfire and watch the fireworks to celebrate the new year."
None of them spoke they just went their separate ways. Once again it was Luke and I left alone. Luke quickly placed a chaste kiss on my lips before sending me on my way but not without slapping my ass.
I ran to our bedroom and quickly slammed the door shut. Using it as support I leaned against the timber frame. My left hand extended, looking at the rock placed on my finger and how the light reflects off of it.
When Luke popped the question all uncertainty and nervousness just disappeared. I was unsure as how to approach the subject but now nothing seems more right. I slipped on my christmas onesie and slippers before rushing into the bathroom. I dug through the drawers and found the open pack of pads. It was the only hiding place I could think of. Luke would never dare look in here. I took it out of the pack and double checked it just to make sure my mind wasn't playing a vicious trick on me. I had found out just a few days ago.
Looking down at it the memories came flooding back. My nails dug into his back. His husky groans. The way he looked at me like I was the only thing in the world. The kisses he left trailing down to my hips. The way I played with his pants and how he hates being teased. Clearing my mind I put it in my pocket and made my way back outside.
Luke pulled me onto his lap as we roasted marshmallows over the open flame. We talked, we shared stories and we sang as the time slowly ticked past. Eventually the time came for us to light the fireworks. The countdown began.
10
We all stood up
9
Zach and Aaron ran away from the now lighting fireworks
8
Luke pressed against my back and rested his arms around my waist
7
A smile spread across my face
6
Luke's rough voice sent shivers down my spine as he started counting down
5
They took their places beside us as we stood as a family
4
I gripped onto Luke's hands
3
I'm starting to get nervous
2
Luke spins me around
1
He kisses me.
I got my first New Year's kiss......with real fireworks.
Behind us they were screaming Happy New Year and admiring the bursts of colour in the sky. However Luke's eyes were completely focused on me. My hand had slipped into my pocket and before I could regret it I showed him. His eyes traveled to my hands. They settled on what I was gripping with dear life.
The home pregnancy test......the positive home pregnancy test.
Luke's eyes glazed over. His entire mood shifted, at first I was scared but the smile on his face told me everything is going to be ok. He lifted me up and held me tight.
"Please tell me this isn't a joke"
I looked him dead in the eyes and said "this is not a joke"
Luke's eyes widened as if it has just sunk in. Quickly he lowered me and began to panic
"Oh no, am I hurting you? Di-did I hurt the baby? I-I didn't mean to, oh m-"
I couldn't help but laugh at his nervousness as he placed me on the floor and checked me over. I cupped his face before calming him down.
"I'm ok. We're ok. I promise."
Luke's hands haven't left my stomach. His voice low, looking at my stomach he murmured "so there's an actual baby in there, my baby."
He looked into my eyes again "our baby"
His smile never faltered and his hands never left me. I caught his eyes constantly shifting to my belly, almost as though he's making sure the baby doesn't disappear.
"Hey love birds?"
I turned around so I was facing Aaron, Bonnie and Zach but Luke showed no sign in letting me go. I leaned into his hold as I listened to them.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"
They almost deafened me. I winced. Shutting my eyes tightly I buried my head in Luke's chest.
His growl was vicious.
His growl was raw.
His growl was deadly.
They stumbled back and submitted. I removed myself from Luke's chest and hit his hand.
"Oi, lighten up they didn't mean it you prick." He just huffed and nuzzled into my neck.
"If you thought I was protective before, you have no idea what you're in for. I am now protecting my mate, my luna, my fiancé, the mother of my child and my baby. You are never leaving my side. Ever."
Unconsciously his hand rested on my stomach as he repeated 'ever'.
"I-is it safe?"
I chuckled and nodded at Zach.
"Okay good. Jesus I just nearly shit a brick. Time to make our new years resolutions."
I rolled my eyes.
"Hey missy just do it."
Like a mature adult I stuck my tongue out at Zach before closing my eyes.
Thinking over this past year I remembered everything. The emotions washed over me like a tsunami. The horror of being on tour, the pain when I woke up in the hospital, the loss of my friends and comrades.........The love I have for Luke. I was forced to come face to face with something I fear most. My emotions.
It's safe to say i'm not the same girl I was when I arrived in America but I don't want to be that girl again. I didn't lose myself but I have grown. I have learnt how to love and the true meaning of family.
At first I struggle to think of a new years resolution but after reviewing my life with the pack and recent events I know exactly what needs improving in my life.
With my eyes shut tightly I make a promise. A promise that even though I may not be perfect I will try. I will love and protect my baby like I have the pack. This is my second chance, a chance at a normal life and I won't mess it up. It's not just my life that is now in my hands. I'm finally going to have the family that I felt I missed out on as a child.
I placed my hands over Luke's as he moved them in a circular motion. Soothing the nauseous feeling.
In a low voice I whisper "I promise"
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Author's Note :
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Luna? No Sir i'm a Marine is completed.
This is the last chapter.
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