The Stripper Luna (1-15 Rewritten)

Chapter 8

The sun started setting through the opened blinds which could only mean he opened them. I opened my eyes to see him button his pants and was shirtless in front of me. I took in the view before he caught me staring and I was embarrassed? I covered my eyes with my arm to play it off.

"Kill the lights, won't you?"

I grabbed his pillow and placed it over my head, playing it off more. I don't want to admit the strong attraction just yet but man it was hard when I saw exactly what was under his shirt. His scars were my damn pleasure. It means a man put in some work.

"Sorry I got to meet with the trainees today. And it's only the blinds that are open you'll survive."

I let out a groan and just thought going back to bed was the best thing. It was the first time I got to sleep in because I don't have a club to get to and not to mention I was up late.

"Want to come?" I peaked under the pillow and his brown eyes were staring at me. He placed his shirt over his body giving me the show that I needed and suddenly I was bothered. Ugh, why was it so hard!!!

"You actually want me to come?" His mouth formed a really contagious smile.

"Yeah, I do. Can you be ready in 5 minutes?"

I don't think I ever got out of bed as fast as I did. Which led to his smile. I quickly put on a shirt that revealed my stomach and some tight pants with my shoes. Finishing it by brushing my hair into a ponytail and a little bit of eyeliner.

"Someone is excited." Vincent had joked.

"I have never been involved with anything outside my club. I like an adventure."

After brushing my teeth, I followed him outside the room down to the common area and suddenly all eyes were on us. I was used to people staring at me but this time it wasn't to see me naked. More like there is a new face who is taking the best man out here. My wolf got a little territorial and moved closer to him.

"Who is the new babe?"A male wolf spoke up.

"Get back to work, everyone is lounging around." Everyone began to shuffle out of the room. "

I'm a babe now."

He whipped his arm around me to show the territorial side of him. I kind of enjoyed it but more enjoyed how close he brought me to him like it was natural. It didn't seem like something a friend would do. We stayed like this all the way to this training field with young wolves. It smelled like newbies. He had led me to a picnic table for me to sit down while I just observed him. It gave me time to answer my emails since I left so abruptly.

"So who are you?"

I looked up to see a group of people joining me. I took a whiff to notice a Beta power. Unmated. Everyone else had just a pack smell. Maybe I could keep my cool and they would leave me alone.

"In the werewolf world, I'd be called the head female. But you can just call me Athena."

The air suddenly became tense after hearing that. The females got up and just walked away. But the Beta didn't. I mean who would want to be friends with someone like me. I didn't mind not having friends because I had Jack. He was the best friend that I could ask for.

"I am guessing they were my mate's little toys?"

"I mean yeah. You can probably throw a rock and hit one." I couldn't help but laugh.

"Well Athena, it's nice to meet you. I am Derek, his right-hand man. Left hand and both feet. Which pack are you from?"

I wonder what people would think if they knew what I had been up to before I got here.

"Kangston. Got in last night because the council told me I had no choice but to give my mate a chance." Derek started laughing. I think most wouldn't understand my sense of humor. We call it "sarcasm" but I call it people laughing when you're really telling the truth.

"He's not that bad. Boring? Sure. But why are you fighting it?"

From the corner of my eye, I see that Vincent was tuned into our conversation and I wanted to piss him off, but also just get some kind of reaction. "Let's just say we don't agree with my occupation."

"And what's your occupation?"

I stood up from the bench and began to dust off when the sudden growl became noticeable. I had promised I wouldn't say anything but that growl shows he's embarrassed of me. I don't go down like that.

"Stripper."

Derek was sitting there in shock, but of course, he wasn't one to judge. I found him quite interesting and laid back to where he puts his loyalty in different places when deserved. I took this time to actually explore to avoid the wrath that was setting. Yeah, he told me he didn't want me telling people, but I didn't like that I had to hide who I was just so he doesn't look bad. For someone wanting to make things work, he didn't realize the need to accept me for who I was and not for those around me who may look down on me. You don't find cashiers shaking their ass at people, but if they knew how much bank we made then they'd be throwing their ass in a pentagon if it meant never having to deal with a dead-end, 9-5, piss poor jobs. I looked at the place and it wasn't anything special. I didn't know where anything was, and everyone was just training. Kids were normal, I didn't care to want to know people, the men were men. I wasn't a good Luna to people I didn't know. I like to party and have fun. Not to mention dancing is something that I desire. The mate bond wasn't like anything they said it was where you are so devoted that you'd drop everything for that one person. I knew it was there and I won't be able to resist him but I also wasn't ready to just drop everything for shoulder pads and paperwork. If anything I wanted to dance on a pole and watch the effects I have on each man who watches me dance.

Finding a clearing of no one around, I found this a perfect time to call Jack. I listened to the call ring until the voice I missed the most, answered.

"Hey beautiful, how's it going?"

My wolf wanted to tear its ears off as she finally got to be close to her mate.

"It's not as bad, but I'd much prefer to be home so I didn't have to hide who I was. Can you believe he asked me not to tell people I was a stripper?"

A laugh made its way over the phone confirming that yeah it's something he does believe.

"My brother is something else. He wasn't raised like all of us as he was the protector. So call him old-fashioned."

It was weird that he was trying to justify his brother, but I also know that I had to respect myself. Changing for a guy? That's a hell no. If I wanted to dance for men, I will dance for men.

"Jack, if you and I became mates, would you want me to quit what I was doing?"

The phone became silent for a second before he finally had the courage to talk.

"I will be honest with you babe. I don't mind you owning a club, but I would want you to stop dancing for men. There are pack duties and let's not forget about kids. The last thing kids want is people to know their mom is a stripper. That's just my opinion. It's not that I am ashamed because honestly, I love seeing you in little clothes. But I'd want to be the only one touching you. I think he would agree with that too. Don't be offended, just how men think."

I know a part of me wanted to be upset, but I couldn't. I understood and now I had to rethink everything. I mean would Vincent allow me to keep my club?

"Listen, I have to go do Alpha crap. Call me soon okay?"

I let a little mmhmm come out and just hung up the phone. I think in reality I was trying to find a reason to reject this bond, but they weren't reasonable. I was so hooked on Jack that I was willing to give up the person I was meant to be with and that didn't sit right. My wolf was barely fighting it to like she had grown a soft spot for him. Maybe I don't have it together like I want to.