Myths & Rejections

Chapter 27 - Potential Catastrophe

Word Count: 3505

"I'm so sorry to be leaving you at a time like this," Luna Sophia said, as Celie and Harper walked her and Callum to the airport terminal. "But you know how the pack is, we just can't leave them on their own for too long, and even though Drew is great, he can't handle everything alone."

"Of course, Luna Sophia," Harper said. "We totally understand, and we've got so many people at the house, it's not like we'll be doing this alone. I think Luna Penny will have our backs."

"Oh, yes! She certainly will! I just love her, I wish I'd met her ages ago, what a wonderful woman, and such a strong luna! She's got her hands full with Porter though, he's such a funny kid." Luna Sophia chuckled. "I wish Reese had been more like him, Porter hasn't got a mean bone in his body and is such a goof. He'll make a good alpha though, if he can grow up just a little."

"You should have met him when he was younger," Celie said smiling. "He'd just turned twelve when we got here and he was a little shy at first, but once he warmed up he was so fun. He was the one who really made sure we felt at home and were included in everything they did as a pack. He's a good kid, I just love him, he's like a little brother to me. I can't believe he's eighteen and is taking over the pack soon, makes me feel old."

"How did your father and brothers take it when you talked to them?" Luna Sophia said, turning to Celie. With everything going on she'd forgotten Celie had finally called her dad.

"They were great," Celie said, smiling a little sadly. "They were so happy to talk to me, they weren't mad at all. They're coming to visit next month, I asked them to wait until then because I didn't want them showing up in the middle of mating season. I didn't tell them why, just that this month wasn't good, and then I blamed the hurricane."

"I'll talk to him when I get back," Luna Sophia nodded. "I'll explain that you wanted to see them immediately, but you have a houseful of company and with work and the weather, he'll understand."

Luna Sophia turned then to Harper as she dug around in her enormous purse.

"I almost forgot!" Luna Sophia said, handing her a small box in bright wrapping paper. "Happy Anniversary! I know today is two years with Matt and you were going to celebrate. It's a shame you can't go out on the boat like you originally planned, but I hope you two get to spend some quality time together tonight."

"Luna, you didn't have to get us anything!" Harper immediately told her, but the luna just waved her away.

"Of course I did, it's from Lucas and I, go on and open it!" Luna Sophia said, grinning excitedly.

Harper opened the box and found a men's and women's matching bracelet set. They were thin braided white gold with a slim monogramed plate with heartbeat spikes and each other's names on them, Harper's bracelet even said 'Mattie' since that is what she always called him.

"Oh, Luna, these are so beautiful! Thank you so much!" Harper said. "Do you know why I always call him Mattie when everyone else calls him Matt?  It's because his siren name is Ma'Tee, but since he goes with his human name, I just sort of put them together so he gets a little of his real name too."

"Well, I noticed you both wear those matching braided cord bracelets so I thought I might get you something that will last a bit longer." Luna Sophia said, smiling. "We're so happy for you, Sweetheart, you deserve so much happiness, we're thankful you found it."

"Thank you, I know Mattie will love it too." Harper said, and tearfully hugged Luna Sophia tightly. "Be careful on your travels, and I hope you can come visit us again soon."