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I tossed and turned, not able to sleep. I got up from my bed, put a robe on and walked out into the hallway. I had so much on my mind, I couldn't concentrate on sleeping. I made my way to the kitchen and ever so gently, I pushed open the back door, making sure to pause, so I can hear if I woke somebody up.
There was a lot of pros in living at the Vigilant Pack's house, but one of it's cons, were that every body who is somebody knew your business. You had to be very careful and sneaky to get some alone time.
I squeezed through the door and gently closed it behind me. The cool night air greeted me, as I took in a deep breath, and released it.
I walked out into the yard, the grass feeling wet beneath my feet. It was quiet and peaceful. I looked back towards the Pack's house, didn't look like anyone was coming after me, to drag me back inside.
Without a second thought, I quickly changed, shedding my human skin and turning into my glorious wolf.
Soon after I turned, I started running. Faster and faster, letting the wind cut through my light brown fur. I wasn't your biggest wolf or your strongest. But I was fast, very fast. I lowered my head, gaining more speed. I bobbed and weaved through the trees, like a flash of lighting. I jumped over logs, and splash landed in puddles, my paws feeling the cool sensation of the water.
"Just what I needed, a run."
I kept on running until I realized I was almost close to the Silver Moon Pack's territory line. I started to slow down and then I came to a halt, just inchs away from the line.
We had strict orders to still obey the terriorty laws, until the wedding was finalized. Didn't want a simple mistake to cause war, ending the union between our packs.
I flopped down onto the grass, not knowing what to do next. My heart was still racing from the run. I rested my head on my paw, closing my eyes. When I heard a rustling sound behind me. My ears immediately perked up, I turned to the sound and watched as a black wolf emerged from the bushes.
Kyle.
"How did you know, I was out here?" I questioned him, through our mind link.
I got up from my spot and meeted him halfway. I nuzzled my nose into his neck and he did the same to me.
" I saw you outside, from my bedroom window," He answered.
"I wonder who else saw me?" I thought to myself. See what I mean that one, has to be very careful and sneaky.
"Are you okay? You couldn't sleep?"
I shook my head no before answering, "I couldn't sleep."
Kyle frowned, nudged me with his nose, before licking my cheek.
I blushed. Kyle was such a sweetheart, always so caring and tentative to my needs. It's a shame I couldn't be with him, just yet.
I walked back to the spot, I was just at and flopped back down. Kyle followed me and did the same. Instead of resting my head on my paw, I rested on Kyle's back.
We laid there in silence for a few minutes.
"Do you want to talk about, what's going on with this marriage business?" Kyle asked.
I sighed and lifted my head up from his back. "Uh oh here we go."
"Talk about what?" I asked, innocently. I knew he was fishing for an explanation on why I agreed to marry Zack.
Kyle growled, obviously not pleased with my answer.
"You belong to me!" He shouted through our mind link. Just like my father, Kyle was honest and straight forward.
I cringed. I understood why he would be so upset, your mate, the love of your life, marrying another. It's despicable, let alone heart breaking.
"Alpha Rueso asked me too."
"And?! If my dad knew you are my mate, he will call this off."
"I don't want it to be called off," I thought to myself.
" I know", I answered softly, "But I'm doing this for our pack, and us."
"What you mean "us"?" Kyle was standing up now, his anger making him antsy.
"I have to choose my words wisely."
"Think about it love, if we have peace between our two Pack's, we will have stability and the strentgh of two packs into one. It'll be a safer environment for us all," I watched as Kyle's face begins to soften, with my every word. I knew that would hit home, since he lost his brother to, territory war. "Marrying inside the Silver Moon Pack, insures that."
Kyle frowned, "I understand the reason, but what about us?"
I got up and walked towards him. I nuzzled my head into his neck.
"Once I become Supreme Luna, I will figure that part out. I promise," I answered.
I looked up into Kyle's big, sad brown eyes. He sighed.
"You promise?"
"Yes," I confirmed.
Kyle relaxed a little, as we sat there together, both of our minds, questioning our furture. A hour went by, when Kyle broke apart from me, he got up, stretched then shook out his fur.
"I'm heading back, are you coming?"
"You go ahead, I'm going to be out here for a few more minutes."
Kyle looked at me a little uneasy, I know he doesn't like me out here alone, but I can handle myself, I'm a big girl.
"I'll be fine," I coaxed.
Kyle nodded his head understanding. He took off into the woods, towards the Pack's house.
I sighed to myself, as silence washed over me. It hurt my heart to be causing Kyle so much pain, but I had to think of the bigger picture.
Power.
Once I have it all, nothing could stand in my way, not even the measly wolf laws. Being Supreme Luna will give that to me.
"Bonnie?"
I was abruply cut off from my thoughts, by the sound of my name. I spun around to find Zack standing behind me. He was in human form, holding out my robe, towards me.
"What was he doing out here?"
I remembered, Alpha Rueso offering him to sleep at our Pack's house, since we have an early morning tomorrow and there was no point in him traveling to his Pack's house, just to come right back.
I shook my head no. Zack took a step forward, "Please, we need to talk."
I tilt my head to the side and rolled my eyes. "What now?"
I closed my eyes and relaxed. Slowly but swifly, I turned back into my human form. Opening my eyes, I felt Zack put the robe over me. I grabbed the belt and pulled it tight around me.
"Talk," I ordered.
Zack smiled, "I was wondering if you was ok?"
"Yes, I'm fine," I answered, annoyed.
I don't like people keeping tabs on me, I hate the feeling of being watched.
"If that's it, then I should be off." I turned around and started walking in, the opposite direction.
Zack grabbed my arm and pulled me close to him.
"You're cute, when your annoyed," he said, while pushing a strand of my hair away from my face.
I sucked in some air as he mischievously smiled, leaned over and kiss my cheek.
I quickly pulled away, but his kiss still lingered, a passionate burn, causing me to blush.
"Who does this guy, thinks he is?!"
"So you like your cheeks kissed," he inquired playfully.
"Whatever", I scoffed, still to shock to come up with a witty comeback.
I began walking into the woods, towards the house. I needed to put space between us and fast.
"Hey Bonnie?" Zack yelled after me.
I stopped and glanced over my shoulder.
Zack smile widen, "Just taking notes."
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Zack's POV
I watched as Bonnie left through the bushes.
"Did you enjoy the show?" I asked the person, that was standing in the shadow of the trees.
Kyle walked out, with his shoulders broad and his chest poked out.
"You need to stay away from my girl," he warned.
I chuckled, typical male. Thinks because he imprinted on her, she's his. Well I think not.
"We'll see about that."
Kyle bucked up to me, his face now inches away from mine.
"Is that a challenge?"
I grinned, "From this view, it looks like I'm already winning. So if it's a challenge for anyone, it's yours," I answered cooly.
Kyle growled, I growled back.
"Then let the best man win," said Kyle.
"I already planned on it."
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